Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Pico Rivera Municipal Code Ch. 15.38 Existing Building Code
Pico Rivera Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Pico Rivera
Cite as: Pico Rivera Municipal Code Chapter 15.38 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 15.38.010. Document adopted by reference.¶
A. The city council of the city of Pico Rivera hereby adopts the 2025 Edition of the California Existing Building Code, Part 10 based on the 2024 Edition of the International Existing Building Code, including Appendices A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, as published by the International Code Council, as Chapter 15.38 of Title 15 of this code, except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended as set forth in this chapter. Said code is adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
B. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, access to persons with disabilities, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation and energy conservation; safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment; and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
State law references: Adoption by reference, Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq.
(Ord. 1039, 2008; Ord. 1065 § 4, 2010; Ord. 1080 § 38, 2013; Ord. 1101 § 13, 2016; Ord. 1141 § 13, 2020; Ord. 1163 § 14, 2022; Ord. 1200, 11/12/2025)
§ 15.38.020. Chapter 1—General code provisions.¶
Chapter 1 of the 2025 Edition of the California Existing Building Code is hereby deleted and replaced by the following:
101 Administrative Provisions. For administrative provisions for this code, see Section 15.08.020.
(Ord. 1039, 2008; Ord. 1065 § 4, 2010; Ord. 1080 § 38, 2013; Ord. 1101 § 13, 2016; Ord. 1141 § 13, 2020; Ord. 1163 § 14, 2022; Ord. 1200, 11/12/2025)
§ 15.38.030. Section 301.6 added—Repair, alteration, addition or change of occupancy…¶
Section 301.6 is added to Chapter 1 of the 2025 Edition of the California Existing Building Code to read as follows:
301.6 Repair, alteration, addition or change of occupancy exceeding 50% of replacement valuation. If the valuation of repair, alteration, addition or change of occupancy to an existing building exceeds 50% of the replacement valuation for the entire existing building, the entire building shall comply with the code provisions for new construction The valuation shall be determined by using the city adopted building valuation table, or as otherwise determined by the building official.
(Ord. 1141 § 13, 2020; Ord. 1163 § 14, 2022; Ord. 1200, 11/12/2025)
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