Wheatland Municipal Code Ch. 15.13 California Existing Building Code

The 2022 California Existing Building Code (Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), published by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated in the Wheatland Building Code subject to any amendments, deletions or additions set forth in this chapter. A copy of this document is 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 1.8.4.2 Fees, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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

Section 105.2 Work exempt from a permit—Building, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby amended by adding a sentence to read as follows:

105.2 Work exempt from a permit. Any work that is exempt from a building permit shall remain subject to other applicable City ordinances, resolutions, 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. 471 § 4, 2020; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)

Section 105.2 Work exempt from a permit — Building: Exceptions #1 and #5 are hereby amended to read as follows:

Building #1. Sidewalks and driveways provided they are not part of an accessible path of travel required by the Wheatland Building Code.

Building #5. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R-3 or Group U occupancies, which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

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

Section 105.5 Expiration, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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

Section 106.2.6 Site plan, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

106.2.6 Site plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale: the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades and the proposed finished grades and, as applicable, flood hazard areas, floodways, and design floor elevations; and the site plan shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The Building Official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan where the application for permit is for alteration, repair, or change of occupancy.

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

Section 106.4 Amended construction documents, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

106.4 Amended construction documents. Work shall be installed in accordance with the approved construction documents, and any changes made during construction that are not in compliance with the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of construction documents and shall pay a new plan review fee as determined by the Building Official.

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

Section 106.5 Retention of construction documents, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

106.5 Retention of construction documents. One set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the Building Official for a period of not less than 180 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by state or other applicable City ordinances, resolutions, and regulations.

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

Section 107.5 Permit required, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby added to read as follows:

107.5 Permit required. Temporary structures that cover an area greater than 120 square feet, including connecting areas or spaces with a common means of egress or entrance that are used or intended to be used for the gathering together of 10 or more persons, shall not be erected, operated, or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a permit from the Building Official.

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

Section 107.6 Construction documents, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby added to read as follows:

107.6 Construction documents. A permit application and construction documents shall be submitted for each installation of a temporary structure. The construction documents shall include a site plan indicating the location of the temporary structure and information delineating the means of egress and the occupant load.

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

Section 107.7 Location, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby added to read as follows:

107.7 Location. Temporary structures shall be located in accordance with the requirements of Table 602 of the California Building Code based on the fire-resistance rating of the exterior walls for the proposed type of construction.

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

Section 107.8 Means of egress, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby added to read as follows:

107.8 Means of egress. Temporary structures shall conform to the means of egress requirements of Chapter 10 of the California Building Code and shall have an exit access travel distance of 100 feet or less.

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

Section 108.2 Schedule of permit fees, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

108.2 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. 471 § 4, 2020; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)

Section 108.2.1 Investigation fees, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 108.2.1 Investigation fees.

For applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, alteration, addition, demolition, change of occupancy, or relocation of existing buildings, the Building Official is authorized to require the existing building to be investigated and evaluated. An investigation fee, as determined by the Building Official, is to be paid and shall be in addition to the required permit fee and plan check fee.

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

Section 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

108.4 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 fee shall be charged notwithstanding the earlier emergency.

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

Section 109.3.5 Lath or gypsum board inspection, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

109.3.5 Lath or gypsum board inspection. Lath, gypsum board, and gypsum panel product inspections shall be made after lathing, gypsum board, and gypsum panel products, interior and exterior, are in place, but before panel product joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

Exception: Gypsum board and gypsum panel products that are not part of a fire-resistance-rated assembly or a shear assembly.

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

Section 202 Code official definition, of the 2022 California Existing Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

202 Code official definition. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code shall be the Building Official.

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

Section 302.7 Maintenance of existing buildings is hereby added to read as follows:

302.7 Maintenance of existing buildings. Buildings and structures, and parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Devices or safeguards which are required by this code shall be maintained in conformance with the code edition under which installed. The owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and structures. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Building Official shall have the authority to require a building or structure to be reinspected. The requirements of this chapter shall not provide the basis for removal or abrogation of fire protection and safety systems and devices in existing structures.

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