Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 16 — DEVELOPMENT CODE›Chapter 5 — Building and Fire Regulations
Victorville Municipal Code Art. 4 Residential Code
Victorville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Victorville
Cite as: Victorville Municipal Code Article 4 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 16-5.04.010: - Title¶
This Article shall be known as the Residential Code of the City.
Sec. 16-5.04.020: - Code adoption¶
The 2025 Edition of the California Residential Code known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, incorporating by reference, the 2024 Edition of the International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council with the California amendments, as hereinafter modified, is designated and adopted by reference as the residential code of the City. One true copy of said California Building Code is on file in the Building Department and is available for public inspection.
(Ord. No. 2303, § 1, 12-3-13; Ord. No. 2361, § 3, 12-20-16; Ord. No. 2397, § 6, 11-19-19; Ord. No. 2432, § 6, 12-6-22, eff. 1-5-23; Ord. No. 2458, § 6, 11-18-25)
Sec. 16-5.04.025: - Building Official as Fire Code Official¶
The Building Official will also serve as the Fire Code Official when enforcing the provisions of Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems of the California Residential Code.
(Ord. No. 2389, § 3, 3-19-19)
Sec. 16-5.04.030: - Appendix adoption¶
Appendices BF and BO of the California Residential Code are part of this Code and are incorporated in this Chapter by reference.
(Ord. No. 2361, § 3, 12-20-16; Ord. No. 2397, § 6, 11-19-19; Ord. No. 2432, § 6, 12-6-22, eff. 1-5-23)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2361, § 3, adopted December 20, 2016, repealed § 16-5.04.030 and enacted a new § 16-5.04.030 as set out herein. The former § 16-5.04.030 pertained to amendment to section AH105.1 - structural provisions. See Code Comparative Table and Disposition List for complete derivation.
Sec. 16-5.04.040: - Establishment of climatic and geographic design criteria¶
Table R301.2 is completed for the City of Victorville as follows:
| Ground Snow Load | Wind Speed | Wind - Topographic Effects | Wind - Special Wind Region | Wind - Windborne Debris Zone | Seismic Design Category | Damage - Weathering | Damage - Frost Line Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 lbs. | 96 MPH | No | No | No | E | Negligible | 12" |
| Damage - Termite | Ice Barrier Underlayment Required | Flood Hazards | Air Freezing Index | Mean Annual Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Heavy | No | See footnote | 1,500 or less | 62° | 2,875' |
| Elevation | Altitude Correction Factor | Coincident Wet Bulb | Indoor Winter Design Dry-Bulb Temperature | Outdoor Winter Design Dry-Bulb Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,875' | 0.91 | 65° | 70° | 30° |
| Heating Temperature Difference | Latitude> | Daily Range | Indoor Summer Design Relative Humidity | Indoor Summer Design Dry-Bulb Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40° | 34°N | H | 70% | 76° |
| Outdoor Summer Design Dry-Bulb Temperature | Cooling Temperature Difference |
|---|---|
| 98° | 32° |
Footnote: The City initially entered the National Flood Insurance Program December 1, 1987 and the date of the initial Flood Insurance Study was August 5, 1977. Refer to Flood Insurance Rate Maps numbered 06071C5125H, 06071C5150J, 06071C5785H, 06071C5805H, 06071C5810H, 06071C5795H, 06071C5815H, 06071C5820H, **06071C6475H, 06071C6480H, and 06071C6485H, all current as of September 2, 2016.
(Ord. No. 2361, § 3, 12-20-16; Ord. No. 2397, § 6, 11-19-19; Ord. No. 2432, § 6, 12-6-22, eff. 1-5-23)
Sec. 16-5.04.050: - Reserved¶
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2361, § 3, adopted December 20, 2016, repealed § 16-5.04.050, which pertained to dwelling unit fire sprinkler systems.
Sec. 16-5.04.060: - Reserved¶
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2361, § 3, adopted December 20, 2016, repealed § 16-5.04.060, which pertained to freezing areas.
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