Santa Paula Municipal Code Ch. 150 Building Regulations

Section

• California Administrative Provisions

• California Building Code

• California Plumbing Code

• California Fire Code

• California Electrical Code

• California Mechanical Code

• California Residential Code

• California Green Building Standards Code

Post-Disaster Safety Assessment Placards

Post-Disaster Abatement

Disaster Repair and Reconstruction

• International Property Maintenance Code

• California Energy Code

• California Referenced Standards Code

• California Existing Building Code

• California Historical Building Code

• California Wildland-Urban Interface Code

• 150.200 Adopted by reference

• International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

Statutory reference:

Authority to regulate buildings and construction, see Cal. Gov't Code §§ 38601 and 38660

Housing construction, see Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 17910 et seq.

CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., Title 24, Part 1 of the California Code of Regulations, namely the 2025 California Administrative Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference. This section will not be applicable to §§ 150.035 and 150.036, Chapter 151, and Chapter 16.106.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1028, passed 7-6-99; Am. Ord. 1059, passed 9-16-02; Am. Ord. 1180, passed 12-3-07; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 1252, passed 1-6-14; Am. Ord. 1265, passed 1-3-17; Am. Ord. 1284, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1326, passed 1-18-23; Am. Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE

Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations, namely the 2025 California Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1028, passed 7-6-99; Am. Ord. 1059, passed 9-16-02; Am. Ord. 1180, passed 12-3-07; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 1252, passed 1-6-14; Am. Ord. 1265, passed 1-3-17; Am. Ord. 1284, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1326, passed 1-18-23; Am. Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE

Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., Title 24, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations, namely the 2025 California Plumbing Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1028, passed 7-6-99; Am. Ord. 1059, passed 9-16-02; Am. Ord. 1180, passed 12-3-07; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10; Ord. 1252, passed 1-6-14; Am. Ord. 1265, passed 1-3-17; Am. Ord. 1284, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1326, passed 1-18-23; Am. Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE

That certain code designated as the California Fire Code 2016 Edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 93833-2936 is adopted by reference, subject to the local amendments, additions and deletions set forth in § 150.036.

(Ord. 991, passed 12-18-95; Am. Ord. 1028, passed 7-6-99; Am. Ord. 1059, passed 9-16-02; Am. Ord. 1180, passed 12-3-07; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 1252, passed 1-6-14; Am. Ord. 1265, passed 1-3-17)

(A) Premises Identification. Section 505.1 is amended and the following provisions are added respectively to read:

505.1 Premises Identification. Numbers and letters must be a minimum of 6 inches in height for commercial, and 12 inches in height for industrial buildings and units and must not be located on doors or other areas that will be obstructed from view.

(B) Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Section 903.2 is amended and the following provisions are added respectively to read:

903.2.20 In any existing building when any addition, or series of additions, to that building, including but limited to lofts, mezzanines, store rooms, or connected storage buildings increase the overall floor area of the building by 500 square feet or more. In the case of any existing single family residence, when addition or series of additions increase the overall floor area of the residence by 1000 square feet or more.

903.2.20 Exception:

1. Detached Group U occupancies less than 500 square feet.

903.2.3 In any existing building before a change in its occupancy classification to a group A, E, H, I, R1, R3, S1, S2, S3 occupancy from any other occupancy classification as determined by current code definitions with respect to currently permitted and proposed uses.

903.2.4 High-piled storage. An automatic sprinkler system must be provided as required in Chapter 23 in all buildings of Group M where storage of merchandise is in high piled or rack storage arrays.

903.2.5 Rubbish and linen chutes. An automatic sprinkler system must be installed at the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through three or more floors must have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Chute sprinklers must be accessible for servicing.

(C) Roof Coverings. Section 705 is added as follows:

All new buildings must be constructed with Class A roof coverings. When 50% or more of the roof of an existing building is recovered, Class A roof covering must be used, except when the existing roof support structure will not support the weight of a Class A roof covering, Class B roof covering may be approved with the consent of the fire official or building official. Notwithstanding the forgoing, wood shake or wood shingles roof covering are prohibited.

(D) Division II. Are hereby adopted as part of this code with modifications as listed in this section.

(i) Division II, section 108 is deleted and the following is added:

108 General. The board of appeals is designated to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire official relative to the application and interpretations of the technical code. The fire official will be an ex officio member and act as secretary to the board but not have voting rights upon any matter before the board. The board may adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and will render all its decisions and findings on contested matters, in writing to the fire official, with a duplicate copy for any appellant or contestant affected by such decision or finding, and may recommend to the city council appropriate new legislation.

108.1 Applicability to Codes. The appeals board will serve as the appellate board or body whenever any of the codes adopted by reference provides for same. The appeals board will also act as the general appeals board for other city construction related adopted regulations

108.2 Hearing Process. Appeals to the board will be processed in accordance with this Code and on application forms provided by the fire official. A fee established by city council resolution will accompany an application for a hearing before the board of appeals. The fee is refundable should the appellant prevail in a decision by the board. Copies of any rules and regulations adopted by the board must be delivered to the building official, who will make them freely accessible to the public. The board's decision constitutes the City's final decision.

108.3 Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals has no authority to interpret the administrative provisions of this code or to waive requirements of this code or the technical codes.

(ii) Violations. Section 109 is amended by adding Section 109.4 to the following:

109.4 To the extent that any of the provisions adopted by reference in this Title differ with the provisions of Chapter 13, and 14, the provisions of Chapter 13, and 14 will govern.

Whenever an act is prohibited or made or declared to be unlawful or an offense or the doing of an act is required or the failure to do an act is declared to be unlawful or a misdemeanor in any of the codes adopted by reference in this Title, the violation of any such provision will be subject to punishment pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 13, and 14 of this code.

(Ord. 991, passed 12-18-95; Am. Ord. 1028, passed 7-6-99; Am. Ord. 1059, passed 9-16-02; Am. Ord. 1113, passed 6-21-04; Am. Ord. 1180, passed 12-3-07; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 1252, passed 1-6-14)

CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE

Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., Title 24, Part 3 of the California Code of Regulations, namely the 2025 California Electrical Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1028, passed 7-6-99; Am. Ord. 1059, passed 9-16-02; Am. Ord. 1180, passed 12-3-07; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 1252, passed 1-6-14; Am. Ord. 1265, passed 1-3-17; Am. Ord. 1284, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1326, passed 1-18-23; Am. Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE

Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., Title 24, Part 4 of the California Code of Regulations, namely the 2025 California Mechanical Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1028, passed 7-6-99; Am. Ord. 1059, passed 9-16-02; Am. Ord. 1180, passed 12-3-07; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 1252, passed 1-6-14; Am. Ord. 1265, passed 1-3-17; Am. Ord. 1284, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1326, passed 1-18-23; Am. Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE

Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., Title 24, Part 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations, namely the 2025 California Residential Code including Appendices AH Patio Covers, AJ Existing Buildings and Structures, and AX Swimming Pool Safety Act, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference.

TABLE R301.2 CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1028, passed 7-6-99; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 1252, passed 1-6-14; Am. Ord. 1265, passed 1-3-17; Am. Ord. 1284, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1326, passed 1-18-23; Am. Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations, namely the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1028, passed 7-6-99; Am. Ord. 1059, passed 9-16-02; Am. Ord. 1180, passed 12-3-07; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 1252, passed 1-6-14; Am. Ord. 1265, passed 1-3-17; Am. Ord. 1284, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1326, passed 1-18-23; Am. Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

POST-DISASTER SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS

This subchapter establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy after any natural or man-made disaster. It further authorizes the Inspection Services as well as authorized representatives to post appropriate placards at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10)

The provisions of this subchapter are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the city following each natural or man-made disaster.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10)

For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this subchapter, or duly authorized representative.

SAFETY ASSESSMENT. A visual examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining whether continued occupancy is appropriate following a natural or man-made disaster.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10)

(A) The following official placards shall be used to designate the condition of buildings or structures following a disaster.

(1) “INSPECTED—Lawful Occupancy Permitted” may be posted on any building or structure where no apparent hazard has been found. Placement of this placard does not mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.

(2) “RESTRICTED OR LIMITED ENTRY” may be posted on each damaged building or structure where the damage has created a hazardous condition which justifies restricted occupancy. The Building Official who posts this placard will note in general terms the hazard created and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on occupancy.

(3) “UNSAFE—Do Not Enter or Occupy” may be posted on each damaged building or structure such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life or health. Buildings or structures posted with this placard may be entered only after authorization in writing by the Building Official. Safety assessment teams are authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard must not be used or considered as a demolition order. The official who posts this placard shall note in general terms damage encountered.

(B) Once the placard has been attached to a building or structure, it must not be removed, altered or covered until authorized by the Building Official.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10) Penalty, see § 150.999

POST-DISASTER ABATEMENT

This subchapter establishes abatement criteria for all buildings and structures damaged as a result of a disaster for which a local emergency has been declared by the City Council.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10)

The provisions of this subchapter are applicable to all buildings and structures regulated by the city.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10)

For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

EVENT. Any occurrence which results in the declaration of a disaster by the City Council, including without limitation, wind storms, earthquakes, and floods.

HISTORIC BUILDING OR STRUCTURE. Any building or structure registered with a federal, state, county, or city government, or the register of points of interest. HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES will also include those buildings and structures within a recognized historic district.

STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO). The person appointed by the Governor, pursuant to § 101(b)(1) of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, being 16 USC 470a(b)(1), as amended, to administer the State Historic Preservation Program.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10)

(A) Notice of determination. Except as provided in division (B) below, the Building Official will serve a written notice of determination to each property owner as found on the latest available copy of the County Assessor's Role. Said notice of determination may be delivered by hand-delivery, telephone, telegram, facsimile or other reasonable means, and must clearly indicate that the structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous and that, as such, it constitutes a public nuisance. The notice must set forth those factors which, in the opinion of the Building Official, make the structure an imminent hazard and dangerous, and must also include a directive from the Building Official of the specific action or actions to be taken by the property owner. The notice must specify that within 48 hours from the time of issuance of the notice of determination, the owner or other party of record with an equitable or legal interest in said property shall abate the nuisance in accordance with the directives written in the notice of determination by the Building Official.

(B) Notice of determination exception. No notice shall be required when the Building Official, after considering all the facts, determines, in writing, that the structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous, and that it must be abated immediately and that time and circumstances do not permit the giving of notice to the owner. In those cases where time and circumstances do not permit the city to give the owner notice before abatement, the Building Official may cause the nuisance to be abated by the city with city resources or city contractees.

(C) Appeal of notice of determination.

(1) A notice of determination delivered by the Building Official, that a building or structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous and therefore must be abated, may be appealed by the property owner or any other party of record with an equitable or legal interest in said property. Such appeal must be made to the Building Official within 48 hours of delivery of such notice of determination by the Building Official. Such appeal must be accompanied by a written Hazard Abatement Plan signed by a State of California licensed engineer or architect or by a written report by a State of California licensed engineer or architect stating why the engineer or architect feels the building or structure is not an imminent hazard or dangerous at this time. Such report must include a recommendation by the engineer or architect as to what should and/or should not be done at this time. If the Building Official accepts the proposed Hazard Abatement Plan in lieu of the notice of determination, the Hazard Abatement Plan must be implemented within 24 hours of acceptance by the Building Official. If the Building Official accepts an engineer's report and agrees there is no imminent hazard, the Building Official must rescind in writing his former notice of determination.

(2) Should the Building Official disagree with the Hazard Abatement Plan, or should the Building Official disagree with the engineer's or architect's report, a hearing must be conducted within 24 hours by the City Board of Appeals.

(D) Board of Appeals hearing.

(1) At the hearing, the appellant shall have the right to call witnesses, submit evidence and to cross-examine the witnesses of the city. All witnesses must be sworn.

(2) A record of the entire proceedings will be made by tape recording. Any relevant evidence may be submitted regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make improper the admission of such evidence over objection in civil actions in the courts of this state.

(3) At the close of this hearing, the Board of Appeals will act to either uphold, overrule or modify the determination and order of the Building Official. The determination and order of the Building Official will be upheld, unless the Board of Appeals finds, based upon the evidence in the record, that the Building Official erred in determining that the structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous. The decision of the Board of Appeals, with the reasons therefor, may be given orally on the record. If given orally, the decision must be memorialized in writing and served upon the applicant within 24 hours of the time the oral decision is rendered.

(4) If the Board of Appeals upholds the decision of the Building Official, the property owners of record will be ordered to abate the public nuisance within the time set forth in the order. If the structure is determined not to be an imminent hazard and dangerous, the Building Official's determination and order will be vacated. The decision of the Board of Appeals will be final on the date it is rendered.

(E) Hazard Abatement Plan.

(1) If a Hazard Abatement Plan is approved by the Building Official, the owner or other interested party of record must execute such plan within 24 hours of obtaining approval of the plan from the Building Official or Public Works Engineer/Director, or his designee. Within 24 hours of completion of the abatement work, the owner or other interested party of record will provide the Building Official with a written certification that the public nuisance, as described in the Building Official's notice of hazard, has been abated.

(2) If the work performed pursuant to the Hazard Abatement Plan amounts to temporary abatement, the owner or other party of record, before proceeding with permanent repairs, must obtain required permits and file a damage assessment report with the Building Official. The damage assessment report must be reviewed and approved by the Building Official before permanent repairs are performed.

(F) Failure to perform. In those instances where the property owner or other interested party of record either does not respond to the Building Official's notice of hazard or approved Hazard Abatement Plan, responds untimely, or responds timely but fails to abate the public nuisance within the required time period, the imminent hazard and dangerous structure will be subject to immediate abatement by the Building Official.

(G) Public nuisance. All structures or portions which, after inspection by an authorized city official, are determined to be an imminent hazard and dangerous, either to the public, occupants of the subject structure, or to any adjacent structures, are hereby declared to be public nuisances and must be abated by the owner in accordance with the procedures specified in divisions (D) and (E) of this section.

(H) Suspension of abatement work. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, the Building Official is authorized to suspend abatement work by the city, or the city's contractees, and to allow the property owner or other party of legal interest to complete the abatement work.

(I) Change of status. When the conditions making a structure an imminent hazard and dangerous have been abated, the structure will no longer be considered an imminent hazard and dangerous. However, if the abatement work is temporary in nature, as determined by the Building Official, the structure will remain subject to the provisions of this subchapter.

(J) Demolition permit. If the owner of any building or structure has decided to demolish rather than repair, the owner, or the owner's representative, must obtain a demolition permit.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10)

(A) Within 10 days after the event, the Building Official must notify the State Historic Preservation Officer that one of the following actions will be taken regarding any historic building or structure deter-mined by the Building Official to represent an imminent hazard to the health or safety of the public, or to pose an imminent threat to the public right-of-way:

(1) Whenever possible, as determined by the Building Official, the building or structure may be braced or shored in such a manner as to mitigate the hazard to public health or safety or the hazard to the public right-of-way.

(2) Whenever bracing or shoring is determined to be an unreasonable alternative, the Building Official may cause the building or structure to be condemned and immediately demolished. Such condemnation and demolition may be performed in the interest of public health or safety without a condemnation hearing as required by § 150.075 of this code.

(B) If, ten days after the event and less than 30 days after the event, an historic building or structure is determined by the Building Official to represent a hazard to the health or safety of the public or to pose a threat to the public right-of-way, the Building Official may initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with § 150.075 of this code. The Building Official may also notify the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, being 16 USC 470 et seq., as amended, of its intent to hold a condemnation hearing.

(C) If the Building Official and the owner of any historic building or structure agree that such a building or structure should be demolished, the Building Official may submit a request to demolish to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, being 16 USC 470 et seq., as amended. Said request must include all substantiating data.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10)

DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION

This subchapter establishes standards and regulations for the expeditious repair and reconstruction of structures damaged as a result of a disaster for which a local emergency has been declared by the City Council. The subchapter does not allow exemptions from the building, fire, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes, and other codes, or city ordinances.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95)

(A) The provisions of this subchapter are applicable to all buildings and structures regulated by the city following each disaster after a local emergency has been declared by the City Council.

(B) The requirements of this subchapter may be waived by the Building Official subject to an engineering evaluation as defined in § 150.127.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95)

For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

ARCHITECT. A person licensed by the State of California to practice architecture as prescribed by the State of California Business and Professions Code.

BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this subchapter, or duly authorized representative.

CIVIL ENGINEER. A person registered by the State of California to practice civil engineering as prescribed by the State of California Business and Professions Code.

CURRENT CODE. The edition of the Uniform Building Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by the city in accordance with operation of law pursuant to Cal. Health & Safety Code § 18938. The edition to be applied shall be that edition in effect at the time of the declaration of a local emergency by the City Council.

ENGINEERING EVALUATION. An evaluation of a damaged building or structure, or suspected damaged building or structure, performed under the direction of a structural engineer, civil engineer, or architect retained by the owner of the building or structure. ENGINEERING EVALUATIONS shall, at a minimum, contain recommendations for repair with appropriate opinion of construction cost for those repairs. All ENGINEERING EVALUATIONS shall include the engineer's or architect's stamp, wet-signature and license expiration date.

ESSENTIAL SERVICE FACILITY. Those buildings or structures designated by the city to house facilities necessary for emergency operations subsequent to a disaster.

REPLACEMENT VALUE. The dollar value, as determined by a Building Official, for replacing a damaged structure with a new structure of the same size, same type of construction and same occupancy, and located on the same site.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. A person registered by the State of California to practice civil engineering and to use the title structural engineer as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code.

VALUE OF REPAIR. The dollar value, as determined by a Building Official, for making necessary repairs to the damaged structure.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95)

Buildings and structures of all occupancies which have been damaged as the result of a disaster, except as otherwise noted, shall be repaired in accordance with the following criteria:

(A) When the estimated value of repair does not exceed 10% of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged portion may be restored to the pre-disaster condition; except that when the damaged elements include suspended ceiling systems, the ceiling system shall be repaired with all bracing required by current code.

(B) When the estimated value of repair is greater than 10% but less than 50% of the replace-ment value of the structure, the damaged elements shall be repaired and/or brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current codes.

(C) When the estimated value of repair is 50% or more of the replacement value of the structure, the entire structure shall be brought into conformance with the fire and life safety and structural require-ments of the current applicable codes.

(D) In Group R, Division 3 occupancies, the repair value of damaged chimneys may be excluded from the computation of percentage of replacement value. Damaged chimneys shall be repaired in accordance with § 150.129.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95) Penalty, see § 150.999

(A) All damaged chimneys must be repaired or reconstructed to comply with the requirements of Chapter 37 of the Uniform Building Code. Damaged portions of chimneys shall be removed in accordance with the following criteria:

(1) When the damaged portion of the chimney is located between the roof line and the top of the chimney, the damaged portion may be removed to the roof line provided the roof and ceiling anchorage are in sound condition. The reconstruction portion of the chimney shall be braced to the roof structure using an approved method.

(2) Of a single-story structure in which the damaged portion of the chimney is below the roof line or the damaged portion extends from above the roof line to below the roof line, the chimney may be removed to the top of the firebox.

(3) For a multi-story structure, the damaged portion of the chimney shall be removed from the top to a floor line where anchorage is found.

(4) In any structure where the firebox has been damaged, the entire chimney and firebox shall be removed to the foundation. If the foundation is in sound condition, the firebox and chimney may be reconstructed using the existing foundation. If the foundation has been damaged, the foundation shall be removed and replaced.

(B) Where existing conditions preclude the installation of all anchorage required by Chapter 37 of the Uniform Building Code, alternate systems may be used in accordance with the alternate methods and materials provisions of the Uniform Building Code when approved by the Building Official.

(C) Where the portion of the chimney extending above the roof line exceeds two times the least dimension of the chimney, that portion above the roof line shall be braced to the roof structure using an approved method.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95) Penalty, see § 150.999

(A) Buildings or structures which are included on a national, state, or local register for historic places or which are qualifying structures within a recognized historic district, which have been damaged as a result of a disaster, shall have an engineering evaluation performed.

(B) The minimum criteria for repair shall be as included in § 150.128 with due consideration given to the historical rating and nature of the structures. Additional standards and criteria, as noted in Cal. Code of Regs. Title 24, Part 8 shall apply.

(C) Where conflicts exists between the standards contained herein and the State of California Historic Code, the Historic Building Code shall govern.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95)

All damaged buildings determined to be bearing wall buildings constructed of unreinforced masonry shall be repaired and strengthened to fully comply with the requirements of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation as adopted by the city.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95) Penalty, see § 150.999

INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., that certain code known as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference.

(Ord. 1059, passed 9-16-02; Am. Ord. 1180, passed 12-3-07; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 1284, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1326, passed 1-18-23; Am. Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE

Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations, namely the 2025 California Energy Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference.

(Ord. 1059, passed 9-16-02; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 1252, passed 1-6-14; Am. Ord. 1265, passed 1-3-17; Am. Ord. 1284, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1326, passed 1-18-23; Am. Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE

Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., Title 24, Part 12 of the California Code of Regulations, namely the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference.

(Ord. 1265, passed 1-3-17; Am. Ord. 1284, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1326, passed 1-18-23; Am. Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE

Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., Title 24, Part 10 of the California Code of Regulations, namely the 2025 California Existing Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference.

(Ord. 1265, passed 1-3-17; Am. Ord. 1284, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1326, passed 1-18-23; Am. Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE

Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., Title 24, Part 8 of the California Code of Regulations, namely the 2025 California Historical Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference.

(Ord. 1284, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1326, passed 1-18-23; Am. Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE

Pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., Title 24, Part 7 of the Cal. Code of Regs., namely the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference.

(Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

Pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code §§ 50022.1 et seq., that certain code known as the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference.

(Ord. 1349, passed 11-5-25)

Any violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor and will be subject to punishment to the provisions of Chapter 13 and 14 of this code.

(Ord. 990, passed 11-6-95; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 12-20-10)