Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
San Clemente Municipal Code Ch. 15.22 Residential Code
San Clemente Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Clemente
Cite as: San Clemente Municipal Code Chapter 15.22 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1796, § 15, adopted November 4, 2025, repealed the former Ch. 15.22, §§ 15.22.010—15.22.070, and enacted a new Ch. 15.22 as set out herein. The former Ch. 15.22 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 1636, § 6, adopted Nov. 15, 2016; Ord. No. 1683, § 13, adopted Dec. 3, 2019; and Ord. No. 1738, § 12, adopted Dec. 6, 2022.
15.22.010 - Residential Code Adopted—Where filed.¶
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, replacement, repair, improvement, removal, movement, conversion, demolition, use and occupancy, equipment, height, location, maintenance, and areas of detached one-and two-family residential dwellings, townhomes and structures accessory thereto in the City, subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, the City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby adopts by reference California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2.5, known and designated as the California Residential Code (CRC), 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council including Appendix H. A copy of this code is on file for public examination in the City's Building Division office.
(Ord. No. 1796, § 15, 11-4-2025)
15.22.020 - Division II of Chapter 1 amended—Administration.¶
Division II of Chapter 1 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
A. Subsection R101.1 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Residential Code, and may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code".
B. Subsection R101.2 is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
The provisions of this code shall apply to and affect all of the territory of the City of San Clemente, except work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles, mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in these codes, hydraulic flood control structures, facilities for the production, generation, storage or transmission of water or electrical energy by a local agency, and except as exempted by these codes.
C. Subsection R105.2 is hereby amended by deleting items 1 through 10 under the heading "Building" and replacing them with the following:
Building:
One-story detached accessory buildings and structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses and structures such as portable shade cloth structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet or a wall height of 8 feet. Such structures must comply with the setback and height requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance and the Fire Code.
Fences other than swimming pool barriers not over 6 feet high. Masonry fences under 42 inches in height above finish grade.
Oil derricks.
Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of footing to the top of wall unless supporting a surcharge, impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids, or if on a slope less than 1 in 3. Retaining walls on slopes greater than 1 in 3 are required to be reviewed by engineering and planning divisions.
Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1 and not on or within 7 feet of a descending slope.
Detached decks, platforms or similar structures not exceeding 200 square feet in area, walkways, sidewalks and driveways that are not ore than 30 inches (762mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below, and are not part of a required exit means of egress, and are not part of an accessible route.
Painting, papering, tiling (except shower enclosures), carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work that does not involve electrical, mechanical or plumbing work.
Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery when approved by special use permit.
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems that meet zoning requirements.
Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3 and U occupancies.
Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.
Ground mounted Radio and television antenna, and flagpoles not higher than the setback from the property line and not more than 20 feet (20) feet in height measured from grade. Small dish receivers mounted on Residential uses.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted items.
D. Subsection R105.3.2 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 360 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. The total period of application extensions granted shall not exceed an additional 18 months. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan check fee.
E. Subsection R105.5 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work commenced.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required. The extension shall be requested in writing prior to the permit expiring and show justifiable cause demonstrating that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. Pursuant to this paragraph, the Building Official or his/her designee is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for a period not more than 180 days. The completion of construction shall not extend beyond the timeframes mandated in Section R105.10 of this code even with such extension.
Before such work can be recommenced after a permit expires, a new permit shall first be obtained, and a fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after this one-year time period, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
F. A new Subsection R105.10 is hereby added to Section R105 to read in its entirety as follows.
R105.10 Completion of construction. Notwithstanding subsection 105.5 above, all construction shall be completed by the owner, owner's agent, or the permittee and approved by the City within 12 months.
Upon written request of the owner or permittee, the Building Official and/or his/her designated representative may extend the period for completion of construction for a period up to and not to exceed an additional 12 months. The written request must demonstrate that (1) due to circumstances beyond the owner's or permittee's control, construction could not be completed in the required construction period; (2) that reasonable progress has been made; (3) that the condition of the property presents no health or safety hazard; and (4) that the continued delay will not create any unreasonable visual or physical detriment to the neighborhood. Any additional extension must be approved by the Community Development Director.
G. A new Subsection R105.11 is hereby added to Section R105 to read in its entirety as follows.
R105.11 Maintenance of property during construction. During construction, all property shall be maintained in a reasonably clean and well-kept manner. All lumber and building materials shall be neatly piled or stacked in a safe manner and stored in the rear yard of the residential property or inside the building construction perimeter, except that building materials may be stored in a front yard for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. A waiver of this requirement may be obtained from the Building Official or his/her designated representative if the construction is screened from view from adjacent occupied or public property with fencing materials approved by city zoning and building regulations. Any building that is left unsecured by the absence of doors or windows during construction shall secure those openings or provide fencing to prevent unauthorized entry.
H. A new Subsection R106.1.7 is hereby added to Section R106 to read in its entirety as follows:
R106.1.7 Soil Report. A Soil Report shall be submitted with all permit applications for new construction and additions. Soil Reports shall be prepared by a professional engineer licensed by the State to prepare such reports. The Building Official may waive this requirement if he/she finds that the scope of work applied for does not necessitate a soil report.
I. Subsection R106.3 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:
When submittal documents are required by Section R106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fees are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section R108 and are in addition to the permit fees. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution.
J. Subsection R106.5 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:
The approved plans, permit application, inspection card and other construction documents required by the Building Official shall be imaged after the final inspection and will be a permanent record in the City. The applicant shall pay the cost of imaging at the time of permit.
K. Subsection R108.2 is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end to read as follows:
The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution unless otherwise specified by the code.
L. Subsection R108.3 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:
The Building Official shall make the determination of value or valuation under any provisions of this code. The valuation shall be determined by using rational methods established by the Building Official that reasonably establish the construction value or the contract price of the actual construction cost. The value of work to be used in computing the Building Permit and Building Plan Review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment.
M. Subsection R108.5 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R108.5 Refunds. The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy. The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected as provided below.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of payment.
N. Subsection R108.6 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:
An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
O. A new Subsection R108.7 is hereby added to Section R108 to read in its entirety as follows:
R108.7 Deposit. The Building Official may require a deposit from the applicant for a certain project or work in order to secure the request of final inspection approvals from the applicant or the repairing of damaged City properties during the period of construction. The deposit money will be refunded to the applicant when the final inspections are approved or the damages are repaired to the satisfaction of the City. The deposit amount shall not be more than twice the permit fee.
P. A new Subsection R109.5 is hereby added to Section R109 to read in its entirety as follows:
R109.5 Re-inspections. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which an inspection is requested is not complete or when previous corrections are not corrected.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with requirements of this Code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection.
Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise made available on the work site, or when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, or for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested.
To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall pay the re-inspection fee as established by the City Council Fee Resolution. In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of work will be performed until the required re-inspection fees have been paid.
(Ord. No. 1796, § 15, 11-4-2025)
15.22.030 - Chapter 3 ended—Building Planning.¶
Chapter 3 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
A. Table R301.2(1) in Section R301 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
| GROUND SNOW LOAD o | WIND DESIGN | WIND DESIGN | WIND DESIGN | WIND DESIGN | SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY f | SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM | SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM | SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM | ICE BARRIER UNDER-LAYMENT REQUIRED h | FLOOD HAZARDS g | AIR FREEZING INDEX i | MEAN ANNUAL TEMP j |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUND SNOW LOAD o | Speed d (mph) | Topographic effects k | Special Wind Region l | Wind-borne debris zone m | SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY f | Weathering a | Frost line Depth b | Termite c | ICE BARRIER UNDER-LAYMENT REQUIRED h | FLOOD HAZARDS g | AIR FREEZING INDEX i | MEAN ANNUAL TEMP j |
| 0 | 95 | none | no | no | D1 od D2 | negligible | 12 | very | no | footnote | 0 | 60 |
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n
| Elevation | Altitude correction factor e | Coincident wet bulb | Indoor winter design relative humidity | Indoor winter design dry-bulb temperature | Outdoor winter design dry-bulb temperature | Heating temperature difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 1 | 68 | 45 | 70 | 37 | 33 |
| Latitude | Daily range | Summer design gains | Indoor summer design relative humidity | Indoor summer design dry-bulb temperature | Outdoor summer design dry-bulb temperature | Cooling temperature difference |
| 33 | 12 | 13 | 50- | 75 | 87 | 12 |
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
a. Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652.
b. Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the ultimate design wind speeds map [Figure R301.2(2)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO."
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)."
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)."
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.
l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.
m. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.
n. The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the allowable stress design table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2(3).
FEMA - National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
| Community Name | Community Number | FIRM Panel Number | Initial NFIP Map Date | Initial FIRM Date | Most Recent FIRM Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente | 060230 | 06059C0507J 06059C0508K 06059C0509K 06059C0517K 06059C0526J 06059C0527J 06059C0528J 06059C0529J 06059C0536K 06059C0537J 06059C0538K 06059C0539J | 06/14/1974 | 12/04/1979 | 03/21/2019 |
FEMA—Federal Emergency Management Agency
NFIP—National Flood Insurance Program
FIRM—Flood Insurance Rate Map
Also see—San Clemente Municipal Code Chapter 15.76—Flood Damage Prevention
p. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
q. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
B. A new Subsection R301.9 is hereby added to Section R301 to read in its entirety as follows:
R301.9 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved using guidance from the OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for new Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."
C. Table R302.1(2) in Section R302 is hereby amended by deleting footnote "a" (balance of the Table to remain unchanged).
D. Subsection R309.1 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R309.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinklers systems. An automatic fire sprinkler system designed and installed per Section R313.3 shall be provided in Townhouses per Section R313.1.1 and R313.1.2.
R309.1.1 New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new townhouse buildings, including the attached garages.
R309.1.2 Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout existing buildings and their additions, including the attached garages, when any of the following conditions exist:
The total floor area increases by 50% of the existing area over a two-year period; or
The total area increases by 750 square feet or more over a 2-year period; or
An additional story is added to the structure regardless of the area involved; or
The floor area of the alteration or combination of an addition and alteration, within any two-year period, is 50% or more of area of the existing structure and where the scope of the work exposes building framing and facilitates sprinkler installation and is such that the Building Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building; or
Any addition to an existing building that has fire sprinklers installed.
Exceptions:
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6 occupancies licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over).
E. Subsection R309.2 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R309.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinklers systems. An automatic fire sprinkler system designed and installed per Section R313.3 shall be required in one- and two-family dwellings per Sections R313.2.1 and R313.2.2.
R309.2.1 New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new one- and two-family dwellings, including the attached garages.
R309.2.2 Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout existing buildings and their additions, including the attached garages, when any of the following conditions exist:
The total floor area is increased by 50% of the existing area over a 2-year period; or
The total area is increased by 750 square feet or more over a 2-year period; or
An additional story is added to the structure regardless of the area involved; or
The floor area of an alteration or combination of an addition and alteration, within any two-year period, is 50% or more of area of the existing structure and where the scope of the work exposes building framing and facilitates sprinkler installation and is such that the Building Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building; or
Any addition to an existing building that has fire sprinklers installed.
Exceptions:
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6 occupancies licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over).
F. The first paragraph of subsection R309.3.6.2.2 is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
R309.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure. Determination of the required size for water distribution piping shall be in accordance with the following procedure and California Fire Code as amended by the City of San Clemente Section 903.3.5.3.
G. Subsection R306.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R306.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas (including A or V Zones) as established in Table R301.2(1) shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions contained in this section and in accordance with Chapter 15.76 of the San Clemente Municipal Code.
Buildings and structures located in whole or in part in identified floodways shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ASCE 24 and in accordance with Chapter 15.76 of the San Clemente Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 1796, § 15, 11-4-2025)
15.22.040 - Chapter 4 amended—Foundations.¶
Chapter 4 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
A. Subsection R402.2 Concrete is hereby amended by adding at the end: Due to corrosive soils concrete shall be 4500 psi Type 5 to protect the reinforcing from corrosion. Special Inspections are not required unless part of the structural design.
B. Subsection R405.1 is hereby amended by deleting the exception (balance of subsection to remain unchanged).
(Ord. No. 1796, § 15, 11-4-2025)
15.22.050 - Chapter 6 amended—Wall Construction.¶
Chapter 6 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
A. Section R602.10.4.1 Mixing Methods is hereby amended by adding at the end of #1: "The use of the GB method of bracing as the sole means for bracing is not permitted. No more than 50% of braced wall line shall use this method and shall be supplemented by any of the other bracing methods.
(Ord. No. 1796, § 15, 11-4-2025)
15.22.060 - Chapter 9 amended—Roof Assemblies.¶
Chapter 9 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
A. First paragraph of subsection R902.1 is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering Materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section. Classes A roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108. (balance of subsection to remain unchanged).
B. Subsections R902.1.1, R902.1.2, R902.1.3 are hereby deleted and replaced with a new Subsection R902.1.1 to read in its entirety as follows:
R902.1.1 Roof Coverings. The roof covering or roofing assembly on any new structure regulated by this code shall be Class A fire retardant roof minimum as classified in CBC Section 1505.2. Non-combustible roof covering may be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements in lieu of a fire retardant roofing assembly. Wood roofing materials are prohibited unless pressure treated and approved for fire retardant of Class A minimum. For existing structure when ten percent (10%) or more of the total roof area is re-roofed within any one-year period, shall have a Class A fire retardant roof covering for entire roof area. For existing structure when less than ten percent (10%) of the total roof area is re-roofed within any one-year period, shall have a fire retardant roof covering class equal to or greater than the existing roof covering and not less than Class B.
C. The first paragraph of Subsection R902.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes. Fire-retardant-treated wood shakes and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC Standard 15-3 or 15-4 which are impregnated by the full-cell vacuum-pressure process with fire-retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC Standard 15-2 for use on Class A. (balance of subsection to remain unchanged).
D. Subsection R903.4 Roof Drainage is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
Water that accumulates on a roof shall be effectively drained and conveyed from the roof to a storm drain, street gutter, or other locations approved by the Building Official. Such water shall be conveyed through gutters, leaders, associated piping or other non-erodible surface drainage devices as approved by the Building Official. For any minor or small roofs, the Building Official may exempt this requirement.
(Ord. No. 1796, § 15, 11-4-2025)
15.22.065 - Chapter 10 amended—Chimneys and Fireplaces.¶
Chapter 10 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
A. Section R1001.14 is hereby added as follows:
R1001.14 Outdoor gas Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking
B. Section R1001.14.1 is hereby added as follows:
R1001.14.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may abut this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening.
C. Section R1001.14.2 is hereby added as follows:
R1001.14.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas. Fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel are not permitted. Decorative logs in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained enclosure except exterior installed units.
D. Section R1001.14.3 is hereby added as follows:
R1001.14.3 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels is prohibited. Wood and other solid fuel burning fires in devices other than existing permanent fireplaces are not allowed within Wildfire Risk Areas (WRA) and adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or FHSZ
(Ord. No. 1796, § 15, 11-4-2025)
15.22.070 - Chapter 44 amended—Referenced Standards (NFPA 13 D).¶
The Referenced Standards in Chapter 44 of CRC are hereby amended as follows:
A. NFPA 13D 2025 Edition Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
- Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised to read in its entirety as follows:
7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
(Ord. No. 1796, § 15, 11-4-2025)
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