Wheatland Municipal Code Ch. 15.06 California Residential Code

The 2022 California Residential Code (codified in Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) and Appendices H, Q, S, V, and X to such Code, as published by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission, are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated in the Wheatland Building Code, subject to the amendments, deletions or additions set forth in this chapter. Copies of these documents are maintained in the office of the city's building official.

(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 469 § 4, 2018; Ord. 471 § 4, 2020; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)

Section R105.2, Work exempt from permit, of the California Residential Code is hereby amended by adding a sentence to read as follows:

R105.2 Work exempt for permit. Any work that is exempt from a building permit shall remain subject to other applicable ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the City's Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Code, and design review requirements.

(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 469 § 4, 2018; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)

Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit — Building, of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Building #1. One story detached residential accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, or similar uses as determined by the City, provided the square footage does not exceed 120 square feet and the structure is built entirely above grade and is not located on a maintenance easement, on a public utilities easement, or on front and side street setbacks as required by the City's Zoning Code. The structure shall not exceed the height requirements set forth in the City of Wheatland Zoning Code. The eave overhangs shall not extend more than 1,224 inches beyond the exterior wall of the structure. For fire protection purposes, the structure's location on the property shall be in compliance with the California Residential Code and the California Building Code, as those codes may be amended from time to time. All construction shall be in compliance with acceptable standards for construction as outlined in the Wheatland Building Code. Detached residential accessory structures on any size of lot or parcel that include electrical and plumbing work shall not be exempt from building permit requirements.

Building #4. Item #4 is hereby deleted.

Building #5. Sidewalks and driveways, provided they are not part of an accessible path of travel required by the Wheatland Building Code.

Building #7. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons, and are installed entirely above grade and derive power from an existing ground fault interrupter circuit are exempt for the City's building permit requirements.

(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 469 § 4, 2018; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)

Section R105.5 Expiration, of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the City's Building Official under the provisions of this Code shall expire and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days after the date of issuance of the permit, or if the building or work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days, at any time after the work is commenced.

Any person holding an unexpired permit, or where a permit has been expired for less than 180 days, under which work has commenced may apply for an extension of time to complete the work under that permit, provided no changes have been or will be made to the plans that were originally submitted to the City. Renewal fees shall be determined by the Building Official per the provisions of Yuba County Code Title X, Chapter 10.05, Article 4, and Section 10.05.430.

Any person holding a permit expired for 180 days or more or a permit that has been revoked or voided shall be subject to the provisions for permit reinstatement per the provisions of Yuba County Code Title X, Chapter 10.05, Article 4, Section 10.05.430.

For the purpose of this section, commencement of work shall be defined as the successful completion, inspection, and approval of the entire foundation system for the permitted building or structure, including the placement of concrete. If the permit is for a building or structure that does not include a foundation, then the City's Building Official or designee will determine that the work has commenced if the Building Official or designee determines, in his or her discretion, that the amount of work completed shows a good faith effort to substantially perform the work authorized by the permit.

(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 469 § 4, 2018; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)

Sections 1.8.4.2 Fees, and R108.2 Schedule of permit fees, of the California Residential Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Permit fees and plan review fees are set forth in Chapter 15.02.

(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 469 § 4, 2018; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)

Section R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance, of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work for which a permit is required without first having obtained such permit shall be subject to a fee established by the Building Official. Such fee shall be in addition to the required permit fee and plan review fee. This provision shall not apply to emergency work when it is proved to the satisfaction of the Building Official that the work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain the required permit before commencement of the emergency work. In all such emergency cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so. If there is an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, the applicable fees shall be charged notwithstanding the earlier emergency.

(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 469 § 4, 2018; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)

Section R313.1.1 Design and installation, of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

R313.1.1 Design and installation. Automatic fire sprinkler systems that are required to be installed in townhouses and apartment buildings pursuant to the California Residential Code shall be permitted to be designed and installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or 13R or the California Residential Code, Section R313.3. The fire riser shall be installed pursuant to the City's construction standards and as specified herein. In the event of any conflict between this Code and any law, rule, or regulation of the State of California, the requirement that establishes the higher standard of safety shall govern, as determined by the Fire Code official or the City's Building Official.

(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 469 § 4, 2018; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)

Section R313.2.1 Design and installation, of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

R313.2.1 Design and installation. Automatic fire sprinkler systems that are required to be installed in one-and two-family dwellings pursuant to the California Residential Code shall be permitted to be designed and installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or the California Residential Code, Section R313.3. The fire riser shall be installed pursuant to the City's construction standards and as specified herein. In the event of any conflict between this Code and any law, rule, or regulation of the State of California, the requirement that establishes the higher standard of safety shall govern, as determined by the Fire Code official or the City's Building Official.

(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 469 § 4, 2018; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)

Section R313.3.8.2 Final inspection, of the California Residential Code is hereby amended by adding an Item #5 to read as follows:

R313.3.8.2 Final inspection — Item #5. All residential fire sprinkler systems may be tested by a two head flow test prior to placing the sprinkler system into service.

(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 469 § 4, 2018; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)

Section R902.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas, of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

R902.1.3 Roof coverings within all areas. The roof covering on any structure regulated by this Code shall be a Class A roof assembly as classified in Section 1505.2 of the California Building Code. An existing structure with an existing wood shake or shingle roof shall replace the entire roof with a Class A roof assembly when increasing the area of the existing roof by a third or more, or when repairing, altering or replacing one-third or more of the existing roof area.

(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 469 § 4, 2018; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)

Section AV100.2 of Appendix V is amended to add the following:

A barrier complying with California Swimming Pool Safety Act AV100.3, shall be installed to separate the pool from the general public in addition to the requirements of California Swimming Pool Safety Act AV1900.2.

(Ord. 471 § 4, 2020; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)