ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM REPEALING CHAPTER 15.03 AND ADDING NEW
CHAPTER 15.03 TO TITLE 15 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODES
WHEREAS, every three years the California Building Standards Commission compiles and publishes the adoptions, amendments and repeal of administrative regulations to Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also referred to as the "California Building Standards Code"; and
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission has promulgated the 2025 editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the California Energy Code, the California Existing Building Code, the California Historical Building Code, the California Referenced Standards Code, and the California Green Building Standards Code (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Codes"); and
WHEREAS, local agencies are mandated to impose essentially the same requirements as are contained in the Codes; and
WHEREAS, the Codes are designed to be adopted by reference by local agencies as enforceable regulations with such modifications or changes as local agencies find and determine are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographic conditions; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the Codes, shall make an express finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Building Official has recommended that the Codes be adopted by reference with such changes and modifications thereto as are set forth in this Ordinance, which are reasonably necessary due to the following local conditions in the City of Anaheim:
A. Climatic Conditions
1. Hot, dry Santa Ana winds are common to all areas within the City of Anaheim. These winds, which can cause small fires that spread quickly, are a contributing factor to the high fire danger in the area and create the need for an increased level of fire protection.
This added protection will supplement the normal fire department response available and provide immediate protection for life and safety during fire occurrences. 2 2. Orange County and the City of Anaheim are located in a semi-arid Mediterranean-type climate, which predisposes all fuels, including wood shingles, to rapid ignition and spread of fire. Therefore, there exists a need for additional fire protection measures.
3. The warm, dry climate is conducive to swimming pools, which creates a higher probability of child drowning where pools are unprotected.
B. Geological Conditions
1. The City of Anaheim and the greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modifications emphasize that the design concern is for seismic-force-resisting elements and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. Experts predict a major earthquake in our area within the next 50 years. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection measures and automatic on-site fire protection of building occupants since a multitude of fires may result from breakage of gas and electric lines as a result of an earthquake.
2. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of Anaheim often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk. This condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including any earthquake wherein damage to the highway system might occur. This condition makes the need for additional on-site protection for property occupants necessary.
3. Placement of multiple occupancy buildings, location of arterial roads, and fire department staffing constraints due to recent revenue-limiting state legislation have made it difficult for the fire department to locate additional fire stations and provide manpower sufficient to concentrate fire companies and personnel to control fires in high-density apartment or condominium buildings. These conditions create the need for built-in onsite fire protection systems to protect occupants and property until fire-fighting apparatus and personnel arrive on the scene.
The City of Anaheim is located in an area subject to a climatic condition of high winds and low humidity. This combination of events creates an environment which is conducive to rapidly spreading fires. Control of such fires requires a rapid response. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights, and utility poles will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene.
The City of Anaheim is located in the middle of a seismically active area. The viability of the public water system would be questionable at best after a major seismic event. This would leave very large buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of any available water to fight a fire. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated 3 under the high wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks, there exists a need to provide increased protection for safety against structure fires.
4. Untreated wood roofs cause or contribute to serious fire hazards and to the rapid spread of fires when such fires are accompanied by high winds. Pieces of burning wooden roofs become flying brands and are carried by the wind to other locations and thereby spreading fire quickly.
C. Topographic Conditions
1. The City of Anaheim is in an area with a high percentage of structures on hillsides.
Access for fire or rescue response and staging for firefighting are made difficult due to the terrain.
Amendments to the 2025 Editions of the California Codes are found reasonably necessary based on the climatic, geological and topographic conditions cited above and are listed as follows:
2025 California Building Code
Code Section Topic Finding
Chapter 1, Div. II Administrative Provisions Administrative Table 1505.1 Roof Covering A-1, A-2, B-4, C-1
1505.1.3 Roof Covering A-1, A-2, B-4, C-1
1505.5 Roof Covering A-1, A-2, B-4, C-1
1505.7 Roof Covering A-1, A-2, B-4, C-1
1807.1.6 Prescriptive Design of Foundation Walls B-1
3109.2 Swimming Pools A-3, B-2
2025 California Residential Code
Code Section Topic Finding
Table 301.2(1) Design Criteria Administrative
R902.1 Roof Coverings A-1, A-2, B-4,
C-1
R902.1.3 Roof Coverings A-1, A-2, B-4,
C-1
R902.2 Roof Coverings A-1, A-2, B-4,
C-1
Appendix CI Pool Barriers A-3, B-2
2025 California Electrical Code
Code Section Topic Finding
Article 310.3(B) Aluminum Wiring Restrictions Administrative Article 310.3(E) Aluminum Wiring – Continuous Inspection Administrative 4 Additional amendments made to the Codes, as set forth in this ordinance, are hereby found to be either administrative or procedural in nature or concern themselves with subjects not covered in the Codes. The changes made include provisions making each of the Codes compatible with other codes enforced by the City.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 15.03 of Title 15 of the Anaheim Municipal Code be, and the same is hereby, repealed.
SECTION 2.
That new Chapter 15.03 of Title 15 of the Anaheim Municipal Code be, and the same is hereby added, to the Anaheim Municipal Code to read in full as follows:
CHAPTER 15.03 BUILDING STANDARDS CODES AND
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION
Sections:
15.03.010 Adoption of Building Standards Codes.
15.03.020 Amendment to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code.
15.03.030 Amendments to the California Building Code.
15.03.040 Amendments to the California Residential Code.
15.03.050 Amendments to the California Electrical Code.
15.03.060 Amendments to the California Mechanical Code.
15.03.070 Amendments to the California Plumbing Code.
15.03.080 Amendments to the California Energy Code.
15.03.090 Amendments to the California Existing Building Code.
15.03.100 Amendments to the California Green Building Standards Code.
15.03.110 Amendments to the California Referenced Standards Code.
15.03.120 Amendments to the California Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code.
15.03.130 Amendment to the California Historical Building Code.
15.03.140 Amendments to California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
15.03.010 ADOPTION OF BUILDING STANDARDS CODES.
.010 Pursuant to Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code and Section 513 of the City Charter, the City Council of the City of Anaheim does hereby adopt, by reference, the following California Building Codes, subject to the amendments set forth in this chapter:
5 .0101 The 2025 Edition of the California Building Code (which is based on the 2024 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1, Division II). The provisions of the California Building Code shall apply to all buildings and structures other than those meeting the scoping limitations contained in the California Residential Code.
.0102 The 2025 Edition of the California Residential Code (which is based on the 2024 International Residential Code). The provisions of the California Residential Code shall apply to detached one and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhomes) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.
.0103 The 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code (which is based on the 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association). The provisions of the California Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
.0104 The 2025 Edition of the California Mechanical Code (based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials). The provisions of the California Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of residential and commercial mechanical and gas systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and for appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems. Where there is a conflict between the California Mechanical Code and the California Plumbing Code, as related to the chapters pertaining to fuel gases, the provisions provided in the California Plumbing Code shall prevail. .0105 The 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code (based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials). The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair, replacement of plumbing systems, gas delivery systems, and all aspects of a medical gas system including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, where connected to a water or sewage system. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
.0106 The 2025 Edition of the California Energy Code. The provisions of the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
.0107 The 2025 Edition of the California Historical Building Code. The provisions of the California Historical Building Code shall apply to the alteration and repair of recognized historical buildings.
.0108 The 2025 Edition of the California Existing Building Code (which is based on the 2024 International Existing Building Code). The provisions of the California Existing Building Code shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to, and 6 relocation of existing buildings.
.0109 The 2025 Edition of the California Green Building Standards (which is known as the CALGreen Code). The mandatory provisions of the California Green Building Standards Code shall apply to all buildings and structures. .0110 The 2025 Edition of the California Referenced Standards Code. The provisions of the California Referenced Standards Code shall apply to all buildings and structures, as outlined in the Code.
.0111 The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials. The provisions of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall apply to all buildings and structures.
.0112 Scope and Administration Section, Chapter 1, of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code will replace all Administration Sections and Chapters of all Codes and Standards adopted.
.0113 2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (which is based on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code). The provisions of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall apply to wildland fire protection of all buildings and structures.
.020 The Codes set forth in this section shall be collectively referred to and may be cited collectively as the “Building Standards Codes,” and individually as the Anaheim Building Code, the Anaheim Residential Code, the Anaheim Electrical Code, the Anaheim Mechanical Code, the Anaheim Plumbing Code, the Anaheim Energy Code, the Anaheim Historical Building Code, the Anaheim Existing Building Code, the Anaheim Green Building Standards Code, the Anaheim Referenced Standards Code, the Anaheim Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and the Anaheim Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The provisions of the Building Standards Codes, as amended by this chapter, shall constitute the building regulations of the City of Anaheim.
Provisions in the appendices of the Building Standards Codes shall not apply unless specifically adopted.
.030 In accordance with Health & Safety Code Section 18942(e)(1), one (1) copy of all of the above Building Standards Codes shall remain on file in the office of the City of Anaheim Building Division and are available for public inspection during normal business hours. .040 The provisions of the Building Standards Codes shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use, occupancy, height, location, maintenance, removal, conversion, demolition, and area of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. .050 The purpose of the Building Standards Codes is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilitation, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built 7 environment and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
15.03.020 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE.
Scope and Administration Section, Chapter 1, of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code will replace all Administration Sections and Chapters of all Codes and Standards adopted. The Administration Section is hereby amended, modified and supplemented by the addition and application of the provisions of Section 15.03.020 of this Code. .010 Phase approval. The Building Official may also allow the phasing of projects that may span a new Code adoption for consistency to remain on the existing Code edition from the first substantial submission, so that the full project may be completed under one Code edition. .0101 Definition of terms. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the Building Standards Codes, including all indices and amendments, or in the Anaheim Municipal Code, such names or terms shall be deemed and construed to have the name ascribed to it in this section as follows:
A. "Building Division" means the Building Division of the Planning Department of the City of Anaheim
B. "Health office or Health Department" means the Orange County Department of Health Services.
.0102 Resolution of conflicts in application. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Codes and any amendment or addition thereto contained in this title, the amendment or addition thereto shall prevail.
15.03.030 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE.
The 2025 Edition of the California Building Code is amended as set forth in this section:
.010 Chapter 1, Division II is hereby recommended to be adopted. Chapter 1, Part 1 and Part II of the Anaheim Building Code are hereby substituted in its place. .020 Insert “City of Anaheim” into the text as the name of the jurisdiction in Section Paragraph 101.1 of Section 101 of Division II of Chapter 1. .030 Paragraph 101.4 of Section 101 of Division II of Chapter 1 is deleted in its entirety (including sections 101.4.1, 101.4.2, 101.4.3, 101.4.4, 101.4.5, 101.4.6, 101.4.7, and 101.4.8), and replaced with the following:
8 101.4. Referenced Codes. The California Codes listed in Section 2 of this ordinance shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the extent of each such reference.
.040 Subsection 105.2 of Section 105 of Division II of Chapter 1 is revised by amending Exception 9, and adding 14 as follows:
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927.059L), and are installed entirely above ground.
14. Detached decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, and do not serve a required means of egress or exit discharge, and are not part of an accessible route. .050 Subsection 105.5 of Section 105 of Division II of Chapter 1 is amended as follows:
105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing with justifiable cause demonstrated.
Time limitation for permit expiration as the result of code enforcement action shall be as per the notice of violation or as otherwise determined by the Building Official. .060 Subsection 107.3 of Section 107 of Division II of Chapter 1 is revised to add a paragraph as follows:
An expedited review and permit issuance process shall be provided for EV Charging Stations and simplified forms for submittal will be made available on city's website. .070 Subsection 113.3 of Section 113 of Division II of Chapter 1 is amended to provide as follows:
Board of Appeals. “Board of Appeals” when used in the Building Standards Codes shall mean the City Council {or Planning Commission}. The Board of Appeals is hereby established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board. .080 Table 1505.1 of Section 1505 of Chapter 15 is revised to read in full as follows:
9 TABLE 1505.1a
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
B B B B B B B B B
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Part 7, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
.090 Paragraph 1505.1.2 of Subsection 1505.1 of Section 1505 of Chapter 15 is revised to read in full as follows:
1505.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B fire classification.
.100 Paragraph 1807.1.6 of Subsection 1807.1 of Section 1807 of Chapter 18 is revised to read in full as follows:
1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls.
Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. .110 Subsection Section 3109.2 of Section 3109 of Chapter 31 is amended as follows:
3109.2 Construction permit; safety features required. New or remodeled pools or spas, at a private single-family home, shall have an enclosure complying with the amended California Residential Code Appendix CI
15.03.040 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE.
The 2025 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended as set forth in this section:
.010 The Anaheim Residential Code is hereby amended, modified and supplemented by the addition and application of the provisions of Section 15.03.040 of this Code. .020 Subsection R105.2 of Section R105 of Division II of Chapter 1 is revised by amending item 1 as follows:
10 1. Other than storm shelters, one-story detached accessory structures used as storage sheds, playhouses, gazebo, and similar uses, provided that the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15m²), the structure is not more than 10 (ten) feet in height above grade, the structure is not provided with electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical installations, and not used as carports or habitable rooms, with a minimum 5 (five) foot separation from any other structure.
.030 Table R301.2 of Chapter 3 is revised to read in full as follows:
TABLE R301.2 - CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Wind Design Subject To Damage From
Ground
Snow
Loado Speedd
(mph)
Topographic
effectsk
Special
wind
regionl
Windborne
debris
zonem
Seismic
Design
Categoryf Weatheringa
Frost
line
depthb
Termitec
Ice Barrier
Underlayment
Requiredh
Flood
Hazardsg
Air
Freezing
Indexi
Mean
Annual
Tempj
Zero 95 No No No D2 or E Negligible 12-14” Very
Heavy No Y/N Zero 60
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIAn
Elevation Altitude
correction factore
Coincident wet
bulb
Indoor winter design
relative humidity
Indoor design dry-bulb
temperature
Outdoor winter
design dry-bulb
temperature
Heating
Temperature
Difference
(-10) - 1755 1.00-95 69 75 -- 39 --
Latitude Daily range Summer design
gains
Indoor summer design
relative humidity
Indoor summer design
dry-bulb temperature
Outdoor summer
design dry-bulb
temperature
Cooling
Temperature
Difference
34 26 -- 15(50% RH) -- 89 --
For SI: 1pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s. a. Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering Index, “negligible,” “moderate” or “severe” for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. b. Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the ultimate design wind speeds map [Figure R301.2(2)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site- specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. 11 f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part at the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “NO.”
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F).” k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES” and identify any specific requirements, Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO” in this part of the table. m.In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO” In this part of the table. n. The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the allowable stress design table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2(3).
.040 Subsection R902.1 of Section R902 of Chapter 9 is revised to allow only class A or B roofs as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum of Class A or B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section. Classes A or B roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108. Where required, the roof assembly shall be listed and identified as to Class by an approved testing agency.
Exceptions:
1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposed concrete roof deck.
2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible decks.
.050 Paragraph R902.1.2 of Subsection R902.1 of Section R902 of Chapter 9 is revised 12 it to require a minimum Class B roof as follows:
R902.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one- year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B fire classification.
.060 The first paragraph of Subsection R902.2 of Section R902 of Chapter 9 is revised to allow only Class A or B treated wood roofs as follows:
R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes. Fire-retardant-treated wood shakes and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC Standard 15-3 or 15-4 which are impregnated by the full-cell vacuum-pressure process with fire-retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC Standard 15-2 or ASTM E108 or UL790 for use on Class A or B roofs.
.070 Subsection 115922(a) of Section CI100 of Appendix CI is hereby amended as follows:
Except as provided in Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with item #1 below AND at least one additional following seven drowning prevention features. .080 Subsection CI100 (115922) of Appendix CI is amended as follows:
1. A non-removable enclosure that meets the requirements of 115923 and isolates the swimming pool and spa from the private single-family home. Any walls of the residential structure or accessory structures used to complete the isolation enclosure must have door openings equipped with protection as required in 115922 #4 or #5. Any such door protection device provided for this purpose may not be used to comply with the second drowning prevention feature requirement.
15.03.050 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE.
The 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code is amended as set forth in this section:
.010 The Anaheim Electrical Code is hereby amended, modified and supplemented by the addition and application of the provisions of Section 15.03.050 of this Code. .020 Paragraph 310.106(B) of Section 310.106 of Article 310 of Chapter 3 is amended by the addition of a second paragraph to read as follows:
13 Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all installations.
Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building Official for feeder lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety measures can be ensured. .030 Article 310 of Chapter 3 is hereby amended, modified and supplemented by the addition of a new item in subsection 310.3, to read in full as follows:
310.3 (E) Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring. Aluminum conductors of No. six (6) or smaller used for branch circuits shall require continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the Building Official for proper connectors and torque of connections at their termination point.
15.03.060 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE.
The 2025 Edition of the California Mechanical Code is amended as set forth in this section:
.010 Chapter 1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and the provisions of Section 15.03.020 (Amendment to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code) of this Chapter 15.03 are hereby substituted in its place.
15.03.070 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE.
The 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is amended as set forth in this section:
.010 Chapter 1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and the provisions of Section 15.03.020 (Amendment to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code) of this Chapter 15.03 are hereby substituted in its place.
15.03.080 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE.
The 2025 Edition of the California Energy Code is amended as set forth in this section. .010 The 2025 Edition of the California Energy Code is amended, modified and supplemented by the addition and application of the provisions of Section 15.03.020 (Amendment to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code) of this Chapter 15.03.
15.03.090 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE.
The 2025 Edition of the California Existing Building Code is amended as set forth in this section. .010 Chapter 1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and the provisions of Section 15.03.020 (Amendment to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code) of this Chapter 15.03 are hereby substituted in its place.
14 15.03.100 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE.
The 2025 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended as set forth in this section:
.010 The 2025 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended, modified and supplemented by the addition and application of the provisions of Section
15.03.020 (Amendment to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code) of this Chapter 15.03.
15.03.110 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE The 2025 Edition of the California Referenced Standards Code is amended as set forth in this section:
.010 Chapter 12-1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and the provisions of Section
15.03.020 (Amendment to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code) of this Chapter 15.03 are hereby substituted in its place.
15.03.120 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE.
The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials is amended as set forth in this section:
.010 The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials is amended, modified and supplemented by the addition and application of the provisions of Section 15.03.020 (Amendment to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code) of this Chapter 15.03.
15.03.130 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE.
The 2025 Edition of the California Historical Building Code is amended as set forth in this section.
.010 The 2025 Edition of the California Historical Building Code is amended, modified, and supplemented by the addition and application of the provisions of Section 15.03.020 (Amendment to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code) of Chapter 15.03. 15 15.03.140 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE.
The 2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as set forth in this section.
.010 The 2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended, modified, and supplemented by the addition and application of the provisions of Section
15.03.020 (Amendment to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code) of this Chapter 15.03.
SECTION 3.
The Building Official shall file copies of this ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission, as required by Section 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance hereby adopted be declared for any reason invalid or unconstitutional by the final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, it is the intent of the City Council that it would have adopted all other portions of this ordinance independent of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid or unconstitutional. The City Council of the City of Anaheim hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared valid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. SAVINGS CLAUSE; CONTINUITY.
Neither the adoption of this ordinance nor the repeal of any other ordinance of this City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver of any license or penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof. To the extent the provisions of this Ordinance are substantially the same as ordinance provisions previously adopted by the City relating to the same subject matter, the provisions of this ordinance shall be construed as restatements and continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments or amendments of the earlier provisions.
SECTION 6. INTENT TO COMPLY WITH LAWS.
The City Council intends this ordinance to supplement, not to duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law, and this ordinance shall be construed in light of that intent.
SECTION 7. CERTIFICATION; PUBLICATION BY CLERK.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be printed once within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in the Anaheim Bulletin, a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of Anaheim. 16 SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty (30) days from and after its final passage.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anaheim held on the ____ day of ______________, 2025, and thereafter passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the ____ day of ______________, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ANAHEIM
By:
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM