Chapter 15.02 — BUILDING CODE

This chapter shall be cited as the "Building Code of the City of Norco" and any reference in the City's municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Building Standards Code, or other building code, refers and applies to this chapter.

(Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 972 Sec. 2, 2014; Ord. 1012 Sec. 1, 2017)

• A. Except as provided in this chapter, those certain building codes known and designated as the 2025 California Building Code (CBC), including Appendix Chapters C—Group U—Agricultural Buildings, G—Flood-Resistant Construction, and I—Patio Covers, as adopted by the State of California, based on the 2024 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, except as amended herein, shall become the building code of the City of Norco for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and/or structures in the City. The requirements found in Appendix C for agricultural buildings shall not supersede the accessory building requirements which are found in Chapters 18.12 and 18.13 and the Norco Hills Specific Plan and the Norco Ridge Ranch Specific Plan. The 2025 California Building Code and its adopted appendices and amendments will be on file for public examination in the offices of the Building Official.

• B. Chapter 1, Division II, as adopted and amended in Chapter 15.01.

• C. Appendix Chapters A, B, D, E, F, and H (CBC) are not adopted.

• D. Appendix J (CBC) is adopted as currently amended by Chapter 15.90.

• E. One certified copy of the 2025 California Building Code, subject to the changes contained in this chapter, shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections18942(d) and (e)(1), and made available for public inspection. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

• (Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 972 Sec. 2, 2014; Ord. 985 Sec. 1, 2015; Ord. 1012 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1054 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1089 Sec. 1, 2022; Ord. 1134, 10/15/2025)

The administrative procedures as adopted in Chapter 15.01 shall apply to this chapter. (Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 972 Sec. 2, 2014)

The violation and penalties as adopted in Chapter 15.01 shall apply to this chapter. (Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 972 Sec. 2, 2014)

§ 15.02.050. Amendment—Section 202, Definitions (CBC Part 2 Volume 1), High-rise

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Section 202 (CBC Part 2 Volume 1) is amended to read as follows:

HIGH-RISE BUILDING. In other than Group I-2 occupancies "high-rise buildings" as used in this code:

1. "Existing high-rise structure" means a high-rise structure, the construction of which is commenced or completed prior to July 1, 1974.

2. "High-rise structure" means every building of any type of constructions or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest floor level having building access (see Section 403.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as defined in Health and Safety code Section 1250.

3. "New high-rise structure" means a high-rise structure, the construction of which is commenced on or after July 1, 1974.

The remaining requirements of this section are unchanged.

(Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 1012 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1054 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1089 Sec. 1, 2022)

§ 15.02.060. Amendment—Section 905.3.1 (CBC Part 2 Volume 1), Standpipe systems.

(Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 1012 Sec. 1, 2017; Repealed by Ord. 1054 Sec. 1, 2019)

§ 15.02.070. Addition—Section 705.11.2 (CBC Part 2 Volume 1), Parapet ladders.

Section 705.11 (CBC Part 2 Volume 1) is amended by adding Section 705.11.2 thereto as follows:

705.11.2 Parapet Ladders. Parapet walls that such walls exceeding three feet in height shall be equipped with ladders installed on the interior of the walls starting at the roof, with climbing rails extending over the top of the wall and being visible from grade level.

(Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 1012 Sec. 1, 2017)

Repealed by Ord. 1134.

(Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 1012 Sec. 1, 2017)

§ 15.02.090. Amendment—Section 1505.1.3 (CBC Part 2 Volume 1), Roof coverings.

Section 1505.1.3 (CBC Part 2 Volume 1) is hereby amended to read as follows:

1505.1.3 Roof Coverings Within All Other Areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fireretardant roof covering that is at least Class A.

(Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 972 Sec. 2, 2014; Ord. 1012 Sec. 1, 2017)

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Table 1505.1 (CBC Part 2 Volume 1) is hereby amended to read as follows:

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(Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 972 Sec. 2, 2014; Ord. 1012 Sec. 1, 2017)

§ 15.02.110. Amendment—Section 3109.2 (CBC Part 2 Volume 1), Swimming pools.

(Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 1012 Sec. 1, 2017; Repealed by Ord. 1054 Sec. 1, 2019)

§ 15.02.120. Amendment—Section 3109.4 (CBC Part 2 Volume 1), Residential swimming pools.

(Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 1012 Sec. 1, 2017; Repealed by Ord. 1054 Sec. 1, 2019)

§ 15.02.130. Amendment—Section 3109.4.1 (CBC Part 2 Volume 1), Barrier height and clearances.

(Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 1012 Sec. 1, 2017; Repealed by Ord. 1054 Sec. 1, 2019)

Section G101 (CBC Part 2 Volume 1) is amended by adding Section G101.5 to read as follows:

G101.5 (CBC, Part 2 Volume 1) Administration and Enforcement. For the purpose of the administration and enforcement of Appendix G—Flood-Resistant Construction, the Building Official shall mean the City Engineer or their designated representative.

(Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 1012 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1054 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1089 Sec. 1, 2022)

§ 15.02.150. Addition—Section 3114 (CBC Part 2 Volume 1), Conversions of cargo carriers.

Chapter 31 is amended by adding Section 3114 thereto as follows:

A. Definitions.

1. "Cargo carrier" means all vehicles or containers designed and constructed for the purpose of containing or carrying freight. Not included in this definition are railroad cars, mobile homes, factory-built homes, travel trailers and commercial coaches;

2. "Railroad car" means all non-powered vehicles that are specifically designed to be used on railroads; and

3. "Structure" as it pertains to this section of the Municipal Code refers to any cargo carrier converted for use as a building, shed or storage unit.

B. Cargo carriers converted for use as structures may be permitted as temporary uses subject to the approval of a Special Event Permit ($50.00 application fee, or the current fee as established by the City Council) and subject to all the rules and regulations thereto.

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C. Cargo carriers converted for use as structures may be permitted upon approval of a conditional use permit and subject to the following:

1. All necessary building and safety, fire department, and planning department permits are granted;

2. The structure and its location meet all zone requirements as they pertain to accessory buildings;

3. The structure is accessory to a main building;

4. The structure is internally stable and the exterior is in proper order as determined by the City Building Inspector;

5. The structure is anchored securely to the ground. The manner of securing the structure shall be appropriate for the particular structure and to the satisfaction of the Building Official. The Building Official may request a report from a registered civil or structural engineer on the method of securing the structure.

6. The applicant provides signed letters of support from a majority of adjacent property owners and/or tenants;

7. Approval of the Conditional Use Permit shall include architectural and site treatments that may include, but not be limited to, painting, construction of eaves, awnings, roofs, sidings, railings, etc.; and landscaping;

8. The application fee shall be the current fee for a Minor Conditional Use Permit; and

9. A report from a registered civil or structural engineer is submitted indicating how the cargo container will be converted to meet all building codes or their equivalent.

10. Cargo carriers 240 square feet or less are not subject to the requirements of this Section and shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 18.68—"Accessory Building Use Permits" of the Norco Municipal Code.

(Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 1012 Sec. 1, 2017; Ord. 1054 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1089 Sec. 1, 2022; Ord. 1104 Sec. 1, 2023)

The violation and penalties for this chapter shall be as adopted in Chapter 15.01. (Ord. 937 Sec. 2 (Exh. B), 2011; Ord. 972 Sec. 2, 2014)

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