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ORDINANCE NO. _______________
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTERS 15.04,
15.05, 15.07, 15.09, 15.11, 15.13, 15.15, 15.17, 15.19 AND
15.30 OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ENACTING CHAPTER 15.31 RELATING TO BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 1 5.04, Section 1 5.04.010 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.04.010 Findings designated.
The city council does expressly find and determine that the changes and modifications to the 2022 2025 Editions of the California Codes, as adopted by the ordinance codified in this title pursuant to Sections 17922, 17958 and 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code, contained in this title are reasonably necessary because of local conditions.
SECTION 2.
Chapter 1 5.05, Section s, 15.05.010, 15.05.020, 15.05.030, 15.05.040, 15.05.070,
15.05.160, and 15.05.170 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
15.05.010 Adoption.
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain building code known and designated as the California Building Code, 2022 2025 Edition, including Chapter 1 Division II, Appendixes I and J, which code was based on the 2021 2024 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, and a copy of which is on file in the building department of the city for use and examination by the public, and each portion and provision thereof, is adopted by reference as mod ified and amended in this chapter and is declared to be the building code of the city for the purpose of regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, use, height and maintenance of all structures and certain equipment therein specifically regulated within the incorporated limits of the city, issuance of permits and the collection of fees thereof.
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15.05.020 Deletions.
The following sections, tables and chapters of the California Building Code, 2022 2025 Edition, or appendix thereto, are not adopted as part of the ordinance codified in this chapter and are deleted:
Section 113—Board of Appeals;
Appendix A—Employee Qualification;
Appendix B—Board of Appeals;
Appendix C—Group U: Agricultural Building;
Appendix D—Fire District;
Appendix F—Rodentproofing;
Appendix G—Flood-Resistant Construction;
Appendix H—Signs;
Appendix K—Group R-3 and Group R-3.1 Occupancies Protected by the Facilities of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan;
Appendix L—Earthquake Recording Instrumentation;
Appendix M—Tsunami-Generated Flood Hazard;
Appendix N—Replicable Buildings;
Appendix O—Performance-Based Application. ;
Appendix P Sleeping Lofts;
Appendix Q Emergency Housing.
15.05.030 Modifications.
The sections of the California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, 2022 2025 Edition, Appendix J mentioned in Sections 15.05.040 through 15.05.170 , as adopted by reference, are amended as provided in Sections 15.05.040 through 15.05.170 .
15.05.040 Section 104—Duties and powers of building official.
Subsection 104. 1210 Addedamended—Dust abatement. Subsection 104. 1210 is amended to read as follows:
Dust abatement shall comply with current standards as set forth by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.
The Building Official shall have the authority to require any reasonable means, including the use of water, to prevent dust or other particles from polluting the air and to prevent or abate any nuisance caused by the performance of any of the building or work authorized by this code. Any person engaged in the doing or causing
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such building or work to be done shall, by the use of water or other means approved by the building official, prevent dust or other particles from polluting the air or becoming a nuisance.
15.05.070 Section 1612.6 added—Geological or flood hazards.
Section 1612.65 is added amended to read as follows:
1612.65 Geological or Flood Hazards. If in the opinion of the Building Director a structure to be used for human habitation or occupancy is proposed to be located such that it would be subject to geological or flood hazards or mud slide, to the extent that it would endanger human life or safety, a permit to construct shall be denied, unless corrective work satisfactory to the Building Director can be done to eliminate or sufficiently reduce the hazard. No structures shall be permitted where prohibited under the City flood plain Management Ordinance.
The Building Director, in formulating his or her opinion as to the extent of th e hazard, may take into consideration such data as is available from federal, state and local agencies having information and knowledge relative to such hazardous conditions. He may require applicants to furnish geological and/or engineering studies, reports and recommendations prepared by a registered geologist and/or civil engineer for corrective work, sufficient to establish the safety of the proposed structure, including a statement verifying all corrective work was performed.
15.05.160 Section 2304 amended—General construction requirements.
Subsection 2308.6.8.1 10.8 is amended to read as follows:
2308.6.8.110.8 Braced wall line support . Braced wall lines shall be supported by continuous foundations.
Exception: For structures with a maximum plan dimension not over 50 feet (15240 mm), continuous foundations are required at exterior walls only for structures not assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
Only subsection 15.05.160 is being amended. The other subsection is unchanged.
15.05.170 Appendix J Grading.
Subsection J109.5 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
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J109.5 Retention/Detention Basins and Storm Water Conveyance Systems .
California registered Architect, Civil or Structural Engineer shall provide hydraulic calculations and the Public Works Department shall approve all on -site storm water conveyance systems and retention/detention basins and shall be constructed in accordance with City of Bakersfield Public Works Departmen t Standards.
Exceptions:
1. Shallow sumps may be constructed with the approval of the Building Official.
Shallow sumps shall be designed such that the maximum depth of water does not exceed 18 inches, are in a turf area and are not to be used for storage, parking or other use that may affect the percolation ability of the sump. The grading around the shallow sump shall be designed such that any overflow waters from the sump shall be retained onsite or onto public right-of-way.
2. Storm water minimum on -site residential conduit size is 4 -inch interior diameter. Storm water minimum on -site non -residential conduit size is 6 -inch interior diameter.
3. Cleanouts and manholes on -site shall be spaced pursuant to 2010 2025 California Plumbing Code Section 719.
Drywells are not a permitted on-site drainage system.
Storm water conveyance systems shall not pass under or through structures or building foundations.
Storm water conveyance systems, other than approved retention/detention basins, shall be design to drain com pletely with no standing water remaining in system.
Appropriate recorded legal easements shall be obtained for all storm water conveyance systems that traverse onto adjacent property or direct any storm drainage waters onto adjacent property.
Only subsection J109.5 is being amended. All other subsections are unchanged.
SECTION 3.
Chapter 1 5.07, Section , 15.07.010, of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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15.07.010 Adoption.
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain mechanical code known and designated as the California Mechanical Code, 2022 2025 Edition, including appendixes as adopted by the state and Division II Administration Sections 101.0 through 107.0, is adopted by reference as modified and amended in this chapter and is declared to be the mechanical code of the city for the purpose stated therein.
SECTION 4.
Chapter 15.09, Section, 15.09.010 and 15.09.030 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
15.09.010 Adoption.
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain plumbing code known and designated as California Plumbing Code, 2022 2025 Edition, including appendixes as adopted by the state and Division II Administration Sections 101.0 through 103.1, is adopted by reference as modified and amended in this chapter and is declared to be the plumbing code of the city for the purpose stated therein.
15.09.030 Modifications.
The sections of the California Plumbing Code, 2022 2025 Edition, mentioned in Sections
15.09.040 through 15.09.080 , as adopted by reference are modified and amended as provided in Sections 15.09.040 through 15.09.080.
SECTION 5.
Chapter 15.11, Section, 15.11.010, of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.11.010 Adoption.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, that certain electrical code known and designated as the California Electrical Code, 2022 2025 Edition, is adopted as modified pursuant to this chapter. A copy of such code is on file with the building departme nt of the city for use and examination by the public, is adopted as the electrical code of the city, and each provision and portion thereof, except as otherwise in this chapter provided, is referred to and made a part of this chapter to the same effect as if fully set forth in this chapter.
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SECTION 6.
Chapter 15.13, Section, 15.13.010, of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.13.010 Adoption.
The 2022 2025 California Existing Building Code based on the 2021 2024 International Existing Building Code is adopted by reference and enacted as the existing building code of the city for the purpose stated therein.
SECTION 7.
Chapter 1 5.15, Section , 15.1 5.010, of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.15.010 Adoption.
The 2022 2025 California Historical Building Code is adopted by reference and enacted as the historical building code of the city for the purpose stated therein.
SECTION 8.
Chapter 15.17, Sections, 15.17.010, 15.17.020 and 15.17.030, of the Bakersfield Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
15.17.010 Adoption.
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain building code known and designated as the California Residential Code, 2022 2025 Edition, including Chapter 1, Division II, and Appendix H BF, which code was based on the 2021 2024 International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council, and a copy of which is on file in the building department of the city for use and examination by the public, and each portion and provision thereof, is adopted by reference as modified and amended in this chapter and is declared to be the residential building code of the city for the purpose of regulating the erection, construction , enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, use, height and maintenance of all residential structures and certain equipment therein specifically regulated within the incorporated limits of the city, issuance of permits and the collection of fees thereof.
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15.17.020 Deletions.
The following sections, tables and chapters of the California Residential Code, 2022 2025 Edition, or appendix thereto, are not adopted as part of the ordinance codified in this chapter and are deleted:
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R112—Board of Appeals;
Appendix AA—Reserved;
Appendix AB—Reserved;
Appendix AC—Reserved;
Appendix AD—Reserved;
Appendix AE—Reserved;
Appendix AF—Radon Control Methods;
Appendix AG—Reserved;
Appendix AI—Private Sewage Disposal;
Appendix AJ—Existing Buildings and Structures;
Appendix AK—Sound Transmission;
Appendix AL—Permit Fees;
Appendix AM—Reserved;
Appendix AN—Reserved;
Appendix AO –Automatic Vehicular Gates;
Appendix AP—Reserved;
Appendix AR—Light Straw Clay Construction;
Appendix AS—Strawbale Construction;
Appendix AT—Solar Ready Provision;
Appendix AU—COB Construction;
Appendix AV—Board of Appeals;
Appendix AW—3D Printed Building Construction.
15.17.030 Modifications.
The sectio ns of the California Residential Code, 2019 2025 Edition, Appendix HBFmentioned in Sections 15.17.040 through 15.17.120, as adopted by reference, are amended as provided in Sections 15.17.040 through 15.17.120.
SECTION 9.
Chapter 15.19, Section 15.19.010 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.19.010 Adoption.
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The 2022 2025 California Green Building Standards Code is adopted by reference and enacted as the California Green Code of the city for the purpose stated therein.
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain green building standards code known and designated as the California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 2025 Edition, including appendix, is adopted by reference as modified and amended in this chapter and is declared to be the green code of the city for the purpose stated therein.
SECTION 10.
Chapter 15.30, Sections 15.30.010 and 15.30.030 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
15.30.010 Adoption.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, that certain energy code known and designated as the California Energy Code, 2022 2025 Edition, is adopted as modified and amended in this chapter. A copy of such code is on file with the building department of the city for use and examination by the public, is adopted as the energy code of the city, and each provision and portion thereof, exce pt as otherwise in this chapter provided, is referred to and made a part of this chapter to the same effect as if fully set forth in this chapter.
15.30.030 Modifications.
The sections of the California Energy Code, 2022 2025 Edition, mentioned in Section
15.30.040, as adopted by reference, are modified and amended as provided in Section
15.30.040.
SECTION 11.
Chapter 15.31 is hereby enacted to the Bakersfield Municipal Code as follows:
Chapter 15.31 – California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Title 24 Part 7
15.31.010 Adoption
Except as provided in this chapter, the 2025 California Wildland -Urban Interface Code Title 24 Part 7, as adopted by the state is adopted by reference as modified and amended in this chapter and is declared to be the wildland-urban interface code of the city for the purpose stated therein.
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SECTION 12.
This Ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the provisions of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after the date of its passage.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted, by the Council of the City of Bakersfiel d at a regular meeting thereof held on ______________________________ by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, KOMAN, BASHIRTASH, KAUR NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: ___________________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER: ____________________________________________________________________ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: _____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________
JULIE DRIMAKIS, CPMC, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED: _________________
By __________________________
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNEY
By _________________________
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VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney II
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