Mountain View Municipal Code Div. 4 Other Local Amendments

Subsection 406.2.2 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

406.2.2 Clear height. In private garages and carports, the clear height in vehicle and pedestrian traffic areas shall be not less than seven (7) feet six (6) inches (2286 mm). Canopies under which fuels are dispensed shall have a clear height in accordance with Section 406.7.2. [DSA-AC, HCD 1-AC] The clear height of vehicle and pedestrian areas required to be accessible shall comply with Chapter 11A and 11B, as applicable.

Exception deleted in its entirey.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsection 502.1 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

502.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address numbers, building numbers, or building identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is plainly visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters (numbers and letters) shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Each character, including numbers, shall be not less than 6 inches (152.4 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

Exception: For R-3 occupancies, address characters, including numbers, shall be a minimum of four (4) inches high with a minimum strike width of one-half (0.5) inch.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsection 706.4, including Table 706.4, of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

706.4 Fire-resistance rating. Fire walls shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than that required by Table 706.4.

Table 706.4 — Fire Wall Fire-Resistance Ratings

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsections 903.2, 903.3.1, and 903.3.1.1.4 of Section 903 (Automatic Sprinkler Systems) in the 2025 California Building Code are hereby replaced by the applicable provisions of Chapter 14, Division 10 of the City Code.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsections 905.3, 905.3.1, 905.3.4, and 905.4 of Section 905 (Standpipe Systems) of the 2025 California Building Code are hereby replaced by the applicable provisions of Chapter 14, Division 10 of the City Code.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsections 907.2 and 907.6 of Section 907 (Fire Alarm and Detection Systems) of the 2025 California Building Code are hereby replaced by the applicable provisions of Chapter 14, Division 10 of the City Code.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsection 1010.2.6 of Section 1010 (Doors, Gates and Turnstiles) of the 2025 California Building Code is hereby replaced with the applicable provision in Chapter 14, Division 10 of the City Code.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsection 2308.10.3, including Table 2308.10.3(1), of the 2025 California Building Code are amended to read as follows:

2308.10.3 Braced wall panel methods. Braced wall panels shall be placed along braced wall lines in accordance with Table 2308.10.1 and Figure 2308.10.1 and as specified in Table 2308.10.3(1). A braced wall panel shall be located at each end of the braced wall line and at the corners of intersecting braced wall lines, or shall begin within the maximum distance from the end of the braced wall line in accordance with Table 2308.10.1. Braced wall panels shall start not more than twelve and one-half (12½) feet (3,810 mm) from each end of a braced wall line, regardless of material. Braced wall panels in a braced wall line shall not be offset from each other by more than 4 feet (1219 mm). Braced wall panels shall be clearly indicated on the plans. Construction of braced wall panels shall be per Table 2308.10.3(1).

Table 2308.10.3(1) is amended to delete the following bracing systems in the "Methods, Material" column: "LIB Let-in-bracing," "DWB Diagonal wood boards," GB Gypsum board (Double sided)," PBS Particleboard sheathing," and "PCP Portland cement plaster".

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsection 3002.4 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher. Where elevators are provided in buildings four or more stories above, or four or more stories below, grade plane, not fewer than one elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all floors. The elevator car shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate an ambulance gurney or stretcher 24 inches by 84 inches (610 mm by 2134 mm) with not less than 5-inch (127 mm) radius corners, in the horizontal, open position, and shall be provided with a minimum clear distance between walls or between walls and doors excluding return panels not less than eighty (80) inches by fifty-four (54) inches (2,032 mm by 1,372 mm), and a minimum distance from a wall to return panel not less than fifty-one (51) inches (1,295 mm) with a forty-two (42) inch (1,067 mm) side slide door. The elevator that can accommodate the ambulance stretcher shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall be not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in height and shall be placed on both sides of the hoistway door frame.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsection 3103.1.3 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

3103.1.3 Permit required. Temporary structures that cover an area greater than 120 square feet (11.16 m 2 ), including connecting areas or spaces with a common means of egress or entrance that are used or intended to be used for the gathering together of 10 or more persons, shall not be erected, operated, or maintained for any purpose without obtaining a permit from the building official.

Exception: Construction trailers residing (placed/installed) on an active construction site are exempt from obtaining a separate building permit. Accessibility requirements shall be enforced for any trailer intended to be utilized for meetings with non-construction staff or if trailers are connected by decking materials.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)

Subsection 3310.1 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 3310.1 Stairways required. Where building construction exceeds 40 feet (12 192 mm) in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a temporary or permanent stairway shall be provided. Each level above the first story in new multi-story buildings that require two (2) exit stairways shall be provided with at least two (2) usable exit stairways after the floor decking is installed. As construction progresses, such stairway shall be extended to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring. The stairways shall be continuous and discharge to grade level. Exit stairs in new and in existing, occupied buildings shall be lighted and maintained clear of debris and construction materials at all times.

Exception: For multi-story buildings, one of the required exit stairs may be obstructed on not more than two (2) contiguous floor levels for the purpose of stairway construction (i.e., installation of gypsum board, painting, flooring, etc.).

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)