Weed Municipal Code Ch. 16.04 Construction Codes

The City of Weed hereby adopts by reference the following Parts of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including all state amendments adopted by the California Building Standards Commission and appendices thereto:

1. Part 1 — California Administrative Code.

2. Part 2 — California Building Code, Volumes 1 & 2 (CBC).

3. Part 2.5 — California Residential Code (CRC).

4. Part 3 — California Electrical Code (CEC).

5. Part 4 — California Mechanical Code (CMC).

6. Part 5 — California Plumbing Code (CPC).

7. Part 6 — California Energy Code.

8. Part 7 — California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

9. Part 8 — California Historical Building Code (CHBC).

10. Part 9 — California Fire Code (CFC).

11. Part 10 — California Existing Building Code (CEBC).

12. Part 11 — California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen).

13. Part 12 — California Referenced Standards Code.

Where the California Building Standards Codes regulations listed above differ from any provisions of the international or uniform codes, the California Buildings Standards Codes shall prevail. As used in this municipal code, "California Building Standards Code" means any and all applicable codes listed in this section and adopted by reference.

(Ord. No. 491-2026, § 2, 6-11-2026)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 491-2026, § 2, adopted June 11, 2026, repealed the former § 16.04.010, and enacted a new § 16.04.010 as set out herein. The former § 16.04.010 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. 151-77 § 1, adopted 1977; Ord. 226-80 § 1, adopted 1981; Ord. 236-83 § 1, adopted 1983; Ord. 255-87 § 1, adopted 1987; Ord. 274-89 § 1, adopted 1990; Ord. 293-92 § 1, adopted 1992; Ord. 333-95 § 1, adopted 1995.

The City of Weed hereby adopts by reference Chapter 2 ("Mobilehome Parks and Installations") of Title 25 ("Housing and Community Development") of the California Code of Regulations.

(Ord. No. 491-2026, § 2, 6-11-2026)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 491-2026, § 2, adopted June 11, 2026, repealed the former § 16.04.020, and enacted a new § 16.04.020 as set out herein. The former § 16.04.020 pertained to building code and derived from Ord. No. 408-2012, § 2, adopted Nov. 8, 2012.

Section 903.2.8.4 is hereby added to the California Building Code to read as follows:

903.2.8.4. New manufactured homes. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in and provided throughout new manufactured homes, as defined in Health and Safety Code Sections 18007 and 18009; new multifamily manufactured homes with two or more dwelling units, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18008.7.

(Ord. No. 491-2026, § 2, 6-11-2026)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 491-2026, § 2, adopted June 11, 2026, repealed the former § 16.04.021, and enacted a new § 16.04.021 as set out herein. The former § 16.04.021 pertained to structural design classifications and derived from Ord. 274-89 § 3, adopted 1990; Ord. 333-95 § 3, adopted 1995.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 408-2012, § 1, adopted November 8, 2012, repealed the former § 16.04.025, which pertained to the Uniform Fire Code and derived from Ord. No. 301-93, 1993 and Ord. 333-95, 1995.

All of the provisions of the most current version of the Uniform Sign Code, and any superseding version thereof, herein referred to as the "sign code," and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, and terms of such sign code, one copy of which code has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the city clerk, are referred to by this section and are adopted and made a part of this chapter, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of this chapter, being the same numerical sections, designations, and titles as appear in said sign code."

(Ord. No. 408-2012, § 3, 11-8-2012)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 408-2012, § 1, adopted November 8, 2012, repealed the former § 16.04.030, and § 3 of Ord. No. 408-2012 enacted a new § 16.04.030 as set out herein. The former § 16.04.030 pertained to the Uniform Mechanical Code and derived from Ord. No. 151-77, 1977; Ord. No. 226-80, 1981; Ord. No. 236-83, 1983; Ord. No. 255-87, 1987; Ord. No. 274-89, 1990; Ord. No. 293-92, 1992 and Ord. No. 333-95, 1995.

All of the provisions of the most current version of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, and any superseding version thereof, herein referred to as the "abatement code," and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, and terms of such abatement code, one copy of which code has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the city clerk, are referred to by this section and are adopted and made a part of this chapter, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of this chapter, being the same numerical sections, designations, and titles as appear in said abatement code.

(Ord. No. 408-2012, § 4, 11-8-2012)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 408-2012, § 1, adopted November 8, 2012, repealed the former § 16.04.040, and § 4 of Ord. No. 408-2012 enacted a new § 16.04.040 as set out herein. The former § 16.04.040 pertained to the Uniform Sign Code and derived from Ord. No. 151-77, 1977; Ord. No. 226-80, 1981; Ord. No. 236-83, 1983; Ord. No. 255-87, 1987; Ord. No. 274-89, 1990; Ord. No. 293-92, 1992 and Ord. No. 333-95, 1995.

All of the provisions of the most current version of the Uniform Housing Code, and any superseding version thereof, herein referred to as the "housing code," and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, and terms of such housing code, one copy of which code has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the city clerk, are referred to by this section and are adopted and made a part of this chapter, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of this chapter, being the same numerical sections, designations, and titles as appear in said housing code.

(Ord. No. 408-2012, § 5, 11-8-2012)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 408-2012, § 1, adopted November 8, 2012, repealed the former § 16.04.050, and § 5 of Ord. No. 408-2012 enacted a new § 16.04.050 as set out herein. The former § 16.04.050 pertained to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and derived from Ord. No. 151-77, 1977; Ord. No. 226-80, 1981; Ord. No. 236-83, 1983; Ord. No. 255-87, 1987; Ord. No. 274-89, 1990; Ord. No. 293-92, 1992 and Ord. No. 333-95, 1995.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 491-2026, § 5, adopted June 11, 2026, repealed § 16.04.060, which pertained to chapter 9 of the California Fire Code and derived from Ord. No. 421-2014, § 2, adopted Jan. 8, 2015.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 491-2026, § 6, adopted June 11, 2026, repealed § 16.04.070, which pertained to chapter 3 of the California Residential Code and derived from Ord. No. 2013-412, § 3, July 11, 2013.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 408-2012, § 1, adopted November 8, 2012, repealed the former § 16.04.080, which pertained to the National Electrical Code and derived from Ord. No. 151-77, 1977; Ord. No. 226-80, 1981; Ord. No. 236-83, 1983; Ord. No. 255-87, 1987; Ord. No. 274-89, 1990; Ord. No. 293-92, 1992 and Ord. No. 333-95, 1995.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 408-2012, § 1, adopted November 8, 2012, repealed the former § 16.04.085, which pertained to the Uniform Administrative Code and derived from Ord. No. 255-87, 1987; Ord. No. 274-89, 1990; Ord. No. 293-92, 1992 and Ord. No. 333-95.

The establishment or creation by the codes adopted in this chapter of officers, such as inspectors, shall not require the city to appoint the said officers immediately. The city council may enter into contracts and engagements with other public agencies where permitted by general law for the performance of services and duties as may be required and for the enforcement of these codes.

(Ord. 151-77 §9(a), 1977).

Editor's note— Ord. No. 491-2026, § 7, adopted June 11, 2026, repealed § 16.04.100, which pertained to cement or fireproof floors for garages and derived from Ord. 151-77 § 9(b), adopted 1977.

Fees and charges shall be established in the codes adopted by this chapter or as may be hereafter adopted by the city council by resolution.

(Ord. 151-77 §10, 1977).

Editor's note— Ord. No. 491-2026, § 8, adopted June 11, 2026, repealed § 16.04.120, which pertained to exemptions and derived from Ord. 151-77 § 11, adopted 1977.

A building-permit fee and plan-checking fee shall be paid in accordance with the schedule established by the legislative body by resolution duly and regularly adopted.

(Ord. 151-77 §14, 1977).

If any person objects to inspection without warrant pursuant to any of the codes adopted in this chapter, no such inspection shall be made unless and until search warrant or other authority for such inspection has been secured as provided by law, nor shall any refusal to permit such inspection without warrant be deemed a violation of any of said sections irrespective of the provisions thereof.

(Ord. No. 491-2026, § 9, 6-11-2026)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 491-2026, § 9, adopted June 11, 2026, repealed the former § 16.04.140, and enacted a new § 16.04.140 as set out herein. The former § 16.04.140 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. 151-77 § 16, adopted 1977; Ord. 187-78 § 2, adopted 1978.

A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building, structure, sign, sign structure, mechanical system, building service equipment, plumbing, gas, or drainage piping work, or any fixture of water heating or treating equipment, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of any of the provisions of any of the codes adopted by this chapter, or without first having obtained an appropriate permit, if required by any such code. No owner or occupant or any other person, firm or corporation having charge, care or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper demand is made, to properly permit entry therein by the administrative authority or his authorized representative, for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to any code adopted by this chapter.

B. It is unlawful for any person operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to the fire code, who shall permit any fire hazard to exist on premises under his control, or who shall fail to take immediate action to abate a fire hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or his duly authorized representative.

C. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to do or perform any electrical work of any type or nature in the city, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the electrical code.

(Ord. 274-89 §12, 1990: Ord. 255-87 §11, 1987: Ord. 151-77 §12, 1977).

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted and, upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than ninety days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 151-77 §13, 1977).

A. Any occupied structure condemned or posted with a placard of condemnation by the building official or designee shall be vacated as ordered by the building official or designee.

B. Any person who enters or occupies a structure condemned or posted with a placard of condemnation by the building official or designee shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and liable for the penalties provided by Chapter 1.20 of this code.

C. Any person(s) who owns or manages a structure condemned or posted with a placard of condemnation by the building official or designee that is entered or occupied as described in subsection B above shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and liable for the penalties provided by Chapter 1.20 of this code.

D. Subsections B and C above shall not apply to the entry or occupation of a structure by any person(s) authorized to inspect, repair, modify, demolish, renovate, or otherwise improve the structure pursuant to a valid building permit or with the written permission of the building official or designee.

(Ord. No. 481-2025, § 2, 3-13-2025)