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Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION›Chapter 15.04 — OAKLAND AMENDMENTS TO CALIFORNIA MODEL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES

Oakland Municipal Code Part 2 Administrative Amendments to the California Building Code

Oakland Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Oakland

Cite as: Oakland Municipal Code Part 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04

15.04.2.200 - Refer to Article I.

Refer to Article I—General Administrative Amendments of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.202 - Section 101.2 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 101.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, add Section 15.04.1.110 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.204 - Section 102.1 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 102.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, replace this Section in its entirety with Section 15.04.1.115 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.206 - Section 102.2 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 102.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, replace this Section in its entirety with Section 15.04.1.120 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.208 - Section 103 of CBC Chapter 1 deleted.

In Section 103 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, delete this Section in its entirety.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.210 - Section 104 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 104 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, add Section 15.04.1.130 of this Chapter as a new Subsection 104.103.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.212 - Section 105.1 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 105.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, add "Automatic Gate System" and delete sections 105.1.1 and 105.1.2 in their entirety.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.214 - Section 105.2 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 105.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, under "Building":

Delete and replace subparagraph number 2 in its entirety with the following:

"Concrete or masonry fences not over 3 feet high and fences, other than swimming pool barriers, constructed of other materials when not over 7 feet high, gates or fences without automatic openers."

Delete and replace subparagraph number 4 with the following:

"Pier supported retaining walls that are not over 3 feet (914 mm) in height measured above adjacent grade to the top of the wall, with pier spacings not exceeding 4 feet (1219 mm), unless supporting a surcharge."

"Other retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge."

Modify paragraph 6 to read:

"Platforms, sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below, parking lot resurfacing or restriping not containing required parking, and are not part of an accessible path of travel."

Delete and replace subparagraph number 7 with the following:

"Interior painting and exterior painting on buildings constructed after 1978, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work."

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.216 - Section 105.3 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 105.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, add Section 15.04.1.135 of this Chapter as the number 8 subparagraph.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.218 - Section 105.3 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 105.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, add Section 15.04.1.140 of this Chapter as the number 9 subparagraph.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.220 - Section 105.3.1 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 105.3.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, delete and replace this Section in its entirety with the following:

"When the Building Official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications, and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of this Code and other pertinent laws and ordinances and Conditions of Compliance for the abatement of violations of this code and other codes and ordinances requiring permits for corrective work, and that the fees, charges, costs, and assessments specified in the Master Fee Schedule along with all penalties have been paid, the Building Official shall issue a permit therefore to the applicant."

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.222 - Section 105.3.2 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 105.3.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, replace the phrase "… or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each" with "extension of time not exceeding 180 days."

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.224 - Section 105.5 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 105.5 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, replace this Section in its entirety with Section 15.04.1.155 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.226 - Section 105.6 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 105.6 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, replace this Section in its entirety with Section 15.04.1.160 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.228 - Section 105.7 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 105.7 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, replace the paragraph in its entirety with the following:

"In addition to the building permit and the Inspection Record Card, it shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections to have available, at the time of inspection, the following information (as applicable):

  1. The approved plans and specifications, including copies of approvals of any changes.

  2. Copies of all previous Correction Notices.

  3. Land use approvals (variances, Conditional Use Permits, Design Review, etc.).

  4. Other permits as may be required by the scope of work (excavation, encroachment, sidewalk, sewer, grading, etc.).

  5. Any other documents as may be necessary for the performance of the inspection (Special Inspection Reports, equipment and appliance installation instructions, payment of accrued fees, etc.)."

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.230 - Section 105.8 of CBC Chapter 1 added.

Add a new Section 105.8 in the California Building Code stating:

"Section 105.8 Responsibility of Permittee Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all requirements of this code and any other laws or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall relieve or exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions and intent of this code."

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.232 - Section 107.1 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 107.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, add Section 15.04.1.145 as a new Subsection 107.1.1.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.234 - Section 107.1 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 107.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, add Section 15.04.1.150 as a new Subsection 107.1.2.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.236 - Section 107.1 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 107.1 of the California Building Code, replace the phrase "… two or more sets …" in the first sentence with "three or more sets, as the Building Official may require…."

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.238 - Section 107.2.6 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 107.2.6 of the California Building Code, add the following:

Boundary and Topographic Survey Maps

Required Submittal

A combined map or separate maps of a boundary survey, including easement locations, and a topographic survey shall be submitted with all applications for a building permit for a new structure and as otherwise required by the Building Official. One (1) electronic copy in an approved format and two (2) non-electronic copies of the map or maps shall be submitted on approved media (compact disk, heavy bond paper, etc.) which shall bear the seal and wet signature of the Surveyor In Responsible Charge. The surveys shall have been performed (or re-certified) not more than three (3) years prior to the date of the permit application. The surveys shall be drawn to a scale of not less than 1-inch equals 10 feet. The boundary survey shall be retraceable independent of the monuments or other markers that have been set during the survey.

Required Information

The following information shall be included on the map or maps:

  1. The boundary lines of the subject property with their courses and lengths.

EXCEPTION

Where approved by the Building Official for large sites, the extent of the survey may be limited to a minimum of 65 feet from the exterior wall of the proposed building, provided a vicinity map is shown indicating the location of the survey as it relates to the site as a whole.

  1. Identification of and ties to the local, nearby, and permanent monuments. In areas where local monuments do not exist to control local boundaries, the Surveyor In Responsible Charge may be required to install permanent monuments conforming to City standards to perpetuate any boundary lines established.

  2. A Basis of Survey statement that identifies how the boundary lines for the site have been developed (i.e.: "This survey is based on the lines and dimensions shown on Parcel Map 1234, filed June 1, 1950, …").

  3. A Basis of Bearings statement that identifies how the bearings for the boundary lines have been derived (i.e.: "The bearings of this map are based upon the monument line of Smith Street, taken as N 45° W as shown …").

  4. Identification of the locations and type of monuments or other makers set by the Surveyor In Responsible Charge with the elevations above and below City of Oakland datum or Port of Oakland datum, as applicable. A boundary survey map need not include references to elevations where shown on a separate topographic survey map. Boundary survey maps for vertical subdivisions of real property shall include references to elevations above and below City of Oakland datum or Port of Oakland datum, as applicable. Where Port of Oakland datum is used, a graphical conversion to City of Oakland datum shall be provided.

  5. The record distance along the public right-of-way line from a side property line to the nearest intersecting street.

  6. The distance and direction from a frontage comer of the site to the nearest existing fire hydrant.

  7. Contour lines of the existing ground surface elevations with an interval spacing not more than five (5) feet. Elevations shall be referenced to City of Oakland datum or Port of Oakland datum, as applicable.

EXCEPTION

Where approved by the Building Official, elevations of selected points on the ground ("spot" elevations) may be provided in lieu of contour lines for sites with relatively level topography.

Where Port of Oakland datum is used, a graphical conversion to City of Oakland datum shall be provided.

  1. Grades and contours shall extend to the centerline of improved streets and to the opposite side of the public right-of-way on unimproved streets and to a minimum of ten (10) feet beyond the side and rear property lines.

  2. The location of all existing buildings or other pertinent structures (retaining walls, arbors, etc.) on the property.

  3. The locations of existing public and private infrastructure improvements, including curbs, sidewalks, pavement, sewers, conduits, waterways, and culverts, either on or affecting the property and any proposed easements required in connection therewith.

  4. The location, nature, and record information, of all public and private easements of record located on or directly affecting the site.

  5. The location and width of existing driveways, referenced to any existing driveways within fifty (50) feet, with an indication of the percentage gradient of the existing driveway.

  6. The location of traffic signal poles, street lighting standards, fire hydrants, sidewalk boxes, street trees, signs, pull boxes, parking meters or parking pay stations, utility poles, City Monuments and/or benchmarks, and any other utilities or fixed objects within fifty (50) feet of a proposed driveway that may interfere with access to the property.

  7. The location at the approximate center of the base and the diameter at breast height of all protected trees as required by Chapter 12.36 of the Oakland Municipal Code.

  8. A North arrow, the date that the field survey was performed, the area of the site, the scale of the plat, and a title block which includes the legal description of the site (i.e.: "Lot 2 of Parcel Map 1234, recorded June 1, 1950, …").

  9. Existing horizontal or vertical curves within three hundred (300) feet of a proposed driveway.

  10. The location of existing crosswalks and bus stops within one hundred (100) feet of a proposed driveway.

  11. Any additional information necessary to obtain compliance with this Code or related State laws and local ordinances as determined by the Building Official, including, but not limited to:

a. Boundary closure and area calculations (2 copies, sealed and signed by the surveyor); and

b. Evidence of compliance with State laws relating to mandatory filing of Comer Record(s) or a Record of Survey.

  1. A statement signed by the Surveyor In Responsible Charge for the boundary survey map and/or topographic survey map as follows:

a. For use when the boundary survey (and/or easement determination) and topographic survey are performed by, or under the responsible charge of, the same surveyor:

BOUNDARY AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY STATEMENT

This map correctly represents a survey made by me or under my direction in conformance with the requirements of the California Land Surveyors' Act at the request of [insert owner or agent's name], on [date].

I hereby state that all existing grades and contours are based upon City of Oakland/Port of Oakland (select one) datum.

I hereby further state that to the best of my knowledge all provisions of applicable state laws and local ordinances have been fully satisfied.

I hereby further state that the parcel(s) designated by my survey and shown on this map is (are) the same as that shown on (select the applicable statement from the following):

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that (those) certain deed(s), recorded [date], [insert recording information: series, O.R., etc.], in the Office of the Alameda County Recorder, and identified on the current equalized assessment roll of the Alameda County Assessor as Parcel No.: [insert APN].

•

that certain Map entitled: [mapname], filed on [date], in Book of Maps [pages], in the Office of the Alameda County Recorder.

•

Parcel Map Waiver Map, recorded [date], [insert recording information: series, O.R., etc.], in the Office of the Alameda County Recorder.

I hereby further state that in accordance with the California Land Surveyors' Act the performance of this survey (select the applicable statement from the following choices):

•

does not require a Comer Record or Record of Survey to be filed.

•

requires that a Comer Record be filed and I will file (or have filed) a Comer record within the time limits prescribed by State law. Once filed by the County Surveyor in official records, I will provide a copy to the City Surveyor's office.

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requires that a Record of Survey be filed with the Alameda County Surveyor, and I will file (or have filed) same within the time limits prescribed by State law. If, in the course of such filing, changes are necessary to the Record of Survey that reflect upon the survey submitted to the City of Oakland, I will promptly submit a corrected copy of said survey to the City.

I hereby acknowledge that this survey shall be a public record and may be available for inspection and distribution to the general public.

signature date , 20 _____ (typed name)

P.L.S. (or P.E.) No. __ Expires date , 20 _____

b. For use when the boundary survey (and/or easement determination) is not performed by, or under the responsible charge of, the surveyor who is responsible for the topographic survey:

BOUNDARY SURVEY STATEMENT

This map correctly represents a boundary survey made by me or under my direction in conformance with the requirements of the California Land Surveyors' Act at the request of [insert owner or agent's name], on [date].

I hereby further state that, to the best of my knowledge all provisions of applicable state laws and local ordinances have been fully satisfied.

I hereby further state that in accordance with the California Land Surveyors' Act the performance of this survey (select the applicable statement from the following choices):

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does not require a Comer Record or Record of Survey to be filed.

•

requires that a Comer Record be filed and I will file (or have filed) a comer record within the time limits prescribed by State law. Once filed by the County Surveyor in official records I will provide a copy to the City Surveyor's office.

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requires that a Record of Survey be filed with the Alameda County Surveyor, and I will file (or have filed) same within the time limits prescribed by State law. If, in the course of such filing, changes are necessary to the Record of Survey that reflect upon the survey submitted to the City of Oakland, I will promptly submit a corrected copy of said survey to the City.

I hereby acknowledge that this survey shall be a public record and may be available for inspection and distribution to the general public.

signature date , 20 _____ (typed name)

P.L.S. (or P.E.) No. __ Expires date , 20 _____

c. For use when the topographic survey is not performed by the surveyor who is responsible for the boundary survey (and/or easement determination):

TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY STATEMENT

This map correctly represents a topographic survey made by me or under my direction in conformance with the requirements of the California Land Surveyors' Act at the request of [insert owner or agent's name], on [date].

I hereby state that the property boundary shown upon this map is based upon a survey performed by [insert name and license number of surveyor performing the boundary work], on [date], 20___.

I hereby state that all existing grades and contours are based upon City of Oakland/Port of Oakland (select one) datum.

I hereby further state that, to the best of my knowledge all provisions of applicable state laws and local ordinances have been fully satisfied.

I hereby acknowledge that this survey shall be a public record and may be available for inspection and distribution to the general public.

signature date , 20 _____ (typed name)

P.L.S. (or P.E.) No. __ Expires date , 20 _____

  1. A public advisory as follows:

PUBLIC ADVISORY

This map is based on private surveys performed by licensed professionals and will not be updated or corrected by the City of Oakland after its filing. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made by the City of Oakland that this map and the survey information on which it is based is correct, accurate, and current, nor that the City will retain for public inspection any related information which may be subsequently submitted to the City, including alleged or actual discrepancies, inaccuracies, deficiencies, and errors.

Plot Plan

Required Submittal

All applications for a building permit for a new building, or as otherwise required by the Building Official, shall be accompanied by a Plot Plan which has been certified within three (3) years prior to date of permit application. The plot plan shall be based upon and show all information that is required to be shown upon the boundary survey and topographic survey maps of subject site. Four (4) wet signed and sealed copies of the plot plan shall be submitted with the permit application. Scale of the plot plan shall be no smaller than 1 inch equals 10 feet.

Required Information

The following information shall be included on the Plot Plan:

  1. All relevant data from boundary survey and topographic survey.

  2. Locations of the proposed building and other structures and improvements with proper references to every existing building and other structure and improvement on the property. Existing buildings and other structures and improvements indicated on the survey and that will be (or have been since the survey was prepared) demolished should be indicated as such on the plot plan.

  3. Design of all off-street parking and loading facilities, including parking stall size, angle of parking, aisle width, interior circulation and proposed grades. If a parking structure is being constructed, a reference to this should be made on the plot plan.

  4. Location and dimensions of ground level usable open space as required by the Planning Code.

  5. Indication of landscaping and screening as required by the Planning Code.

  6. Indication as to which protected trees, if any, as defined in Chapter 12.36 of the Oakland Municipal Code, may be removed or damaged by proposed construction.

  7. The proposed street grades along the property line contiguous to the street in not less than three places, where property shown on plat abuts on an unimproved street.

  8. The location, ties to boundary monuments, and elevations of all proposed improvements, including parking pads, garages, buildings, interior floors, decks, retaining walls, exterior stairways, and driveways.

  9. The location of the proposed building sewer connecting the proposed improvements to the main sewer with the flow line elevation shown at the main sewer connections.

  10. The location, width, and grades of proposed driveways, properly referenced to any existing driveways, poles, signs, hydrants, or any fixed objects within 50 feet, that may interfere with access to the property.

  11. All proposed grades, elevations, and contours based upon City of Oakland datum or Port of Oakland datum, as applicable.

  12. All proposed contour lines at not more than five-foot intervals, which contours shall extend over the portion of the public right-of-way proposed to be improved.

  13. Where roof rain leaders cannot drain to the street or where storm water runoff is concentrated, an acceptable drainage plan prepared by a registered design professional is required.

  14. Any additional information necessary to obtain compliance with this Code or related State laws or local ordinances as determined by the Building Official.

  15. A Designer's Statement:

DESIGNER'S STATEMENT

This plot plan correctly represents a plot plan made by me or under my direction.

I hereby state that to the best of my knowledge all provisions of applicable State laws and local ordinances have been fully satisfied.

I hereby further state that all proposed grades, elevations, and contours delineated upon this plot plan are based upon a survey by (name and license no. of surveyor) dated (date of survey) that was indicated thereon by the surveyor thereof as being based upon City of Oakland datum.

(OR, if applicable):

I hereby further state that all proposed grades, elevations, and contours delineated upon this plot plan are based upon a boundary survey by (name and license no. of surveyor) dated (date of survey) and a topographic survey by (name, and license no. of surveyor) dated (date of survey) that were indicated thereon by the surveyors thereof as being based upon City of Oakland/Port of Oakland (select one) datum.

_____ (signature) _____ , (date) 20 _____
Title: _______ License No: _____ Title: _______ License No: _____ Title: _______ License No: _____
Expires ____, 20 Expires ____, 20 Expires ____, 20

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.240 - Subsection 107.3.3 of CBC Chapter 1 deleted.

In Section 107.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, delete Subsection 107.3.3 in its entirety.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.242 - Section 109.1 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 109.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, replace this Section in its entirety with Section 15.04.1.165 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.246 - Section 109.4 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 109.4 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, replace "…Building Official…" with "as established in the Master Fee Schedule."

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.248 - Section 109.1 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 109.5 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, replace "…that are prescribed by law…" with "as established in the Master Fee Schedule," and also add the following paragraph:

"Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the Inspection Record Card, Approved Plans, Correction Notices, Conditions of Approval, Conditions of Compliance, or other necessary permits or documents are not readily available to the inspector; or for failure to provide unimpeded access on the date and time for which the inspection is scheduled; or for failure to comply with a Stop Work Notice; or for deviating from Approved Plans requiring the approval of the Building Official or other City Department."

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.250 - Section 109.6 of CBC Chapter 1 deleted.

In Section 109.6 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, delete this Section in its entirety.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.252 - Section 110.3.810 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 110.3.810 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, replace this Section in its entirety with the following:

"In addition to the scheduled inspections specified above, the Building Official may make investigations, re-inspections, or compliance monitoring inspections, or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and Conditions of Compliance and other laws which are enforced by the City and assess fees as established in the Master Fee Schedule."

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.254 - Section 110.3, Subsection 110.3.113 of CBC Chapter 1 added.

In Section 110.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, add the new Subsection:

110.3.113 Re-inspections

To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall first pay the re-inspection fee as established in the Master Fee Schedule and then schedule a re-inspection.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.256 - Section 110.3, Subsections 110.3.1—110.3.4 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 110.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, add and replace the following subsections with the following:

110.3.0 Preconstruction Inspections

Pre-Construction inspection is required for Major Projects with a valuation over $250,000 prior to start of construction activities including grading activities to review project Conditions of Approval issued by Planning and to provide departmental guidance as it relates to inspection sequence, milestones, and Final requirements. All other projects are encouraged but not required to obtain a Pre-Construction inspection.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

110.3.1 Major Inspection—Foundation

Before concrete or grout is placed, approval of a Foundation Inspection shall be contingent upon project adherence to Best Management Practices (BMPs), receipt and approval of required certifications, tests, and reports; receipt of fees, including investigation, re-inspection, compliance monitoring, and increased valuation of work; receipt of required City and outside agency approvals; removal of vegetation and completion of excavations for footings; installation and approval of required forms, reinforcing and prestressing steel, and structural embedments; and installation and approval of required electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire extinguishing, and communication conduits, pipes, ducts, inserts, embedments, and similar systems, components, or ancillary equipment items.

Where inspection is performed under the requirements of California Building Code Chapter 17 (Special Inspections), receipt of certifications, tests and reports resulting from such inspection shall be received prior to approval or partial approval of any Major Inspection. All materials for the foundation not otherwise required to be secured in place shall be on the jobsite, except for concrete which is ready mixed in accordance with CBC Standard No. 193.

110.3.2 Major Inspection—Concrete Slab or Under Floor

Before concrete is placed or floor sheathing is installed, including subfloor, approval of a Concrete Slab or Under Floor Inspection shall be contingent upon continued project adherence to Best Management Practices (BMPs), receipt and approval of required certifications, in flood hazard areas, upon placement of lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to vertical construction, the elevation certification requires in CBC Section 1612.4 or the CRC shall be submitted to the Building official, tests, and reports; receipt of fees, including investigation, reinspection, compliance monitoring, and increased valuation of work; receipt of required City and outside agency approvals; installation and approval of required forms, reinforcing and prestressing steel, and structural embedments; and installation and approval of required in-slab or under-floor required electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire extinguishing, and communications conduits, pipes, ducts, vents, vapor barriers, insulation, and similar systems, components, or ancillary equipment items.

Where inspection is performed under the requirements of California Building Code Chapter 17 (Special Inspections) of the California Building Code, receipt of certifications, tests and reports resulting from such inspection shall be received and approved prior to approval or partial approval of any Major Inspection.

Where under-floor conditions and clearances are determined to be readily accessible as defined herein, the Building Official may authorize and approve the installation of sub-floor/floor sheathing prior to the satisfaction of all conditions specified in paragraph one of this Section. All documents related to off-site manufacture, third party approval/inspection of materials or workmanship must be received and approved by the Building Official prior to approval or partial approval of any subsequent work which is supported by the concrete slab or foundation and sub-floor assembly.

110.3.3 Major Inspection—Frame

Approval of a Frame (Rough) Inspection shall be contingent upon continued project adherence to Best Management Practices (BMPs) receipt and approval of required certifications, tests, moisture content verification, and reports; receipt of fees, including investigation, re-inspection, compliance monitoring, and increased valuation of work; receipt of required City and outside agency approvals, including off-site fabrication of components; installation and approval of weatherproofing for the roofing system, all framing, fire blocking, fire-resistance ratings, draft stopping, fire and smoke resistant penetrations and bracing; installation of noise and energy-saving materials including: insulating materials, fenestration, duct systems, HVAC, and water heating equipment; installation and approval of chimneys; and installation and approval of required electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire extinguishing, and communication conduits, pipes, ducts, inserts, embedment, and similar systems, components, or ancillary equipment items. Prior to approval of frame where balconies or other elevated walking surfaces have weather-exposed surfaces, and the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system shall not be concealed until inspected and approved. Except: Where special inspections are provided in accordance with Section 1705.1.1, Item 3. Additionally, approval of the Frame inspection shall be contingent upon approval of the lath or gypsum wallboard inspection. No work shall be concealed until specific approval has been given (framing, etc.).

110.3.4 Major Inspection—Final

Approval of a Final Inspection shall be contingent upon continued project adherence to project Conditions of Approval, Best Management Practices (BMPs), approval of all other required inspections; receipt and approval of required certifications, in flood hazard areas, documentation of elevation of lowest floor as required in CBC Section 1612.4 or the CRC shall be submitted to the Building official tests, and reports; receipt of fees; receipt of required City and outside agency approvals; completion and approval of finish grading and all public and site improvements; installation and approval of all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire extinguishing, and communication conduits, pipes, ducts, vents, insulation, vapor barriers, and similar systems, components, or ancillary equipment; and the building being completed and ready for occupancy.

Delete sections 110.3.5,110.3.6,110.3.7, 110.3.8, 110.3.9, 110.3.10, 110.3.11, 110.3.12 in their entirety.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.257 - Section 110.5 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 110.5 of the California Building Code, add a third sentence as follows:

"It shall the duty of the permit holder to have field personnel on site who are over the age of 18 and who have direct knowledge of the work and project and have competency to answer questions about the work performed."

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.258 - Section 111.1 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 111.1 of the California Building Code, add the new second paragraph stating:

"A survey of the lot may be required by the Building Official to verify that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans."

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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15.04.2.260 - Section 113 of CBC Chapter 1 amended.

In Section 113 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, replace this Section in its entirety with Section 15.04.1.125 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 13861, § 4, 9-15-2025)

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