ESTIMATED DEBRIS GENERATION RATE: Means the rate set forth in the standardized Estimated Debris Generation Rate Table approved by the City for use in estimating the volume or weight of materials identified in a Waste Management Plan. The approved conversion rate shall be set forth in the Manual.
DIVERT OR DIVERSION: Means activities which reduce or eliminate the amount of C&D Material from disposal in a landfill or transformation facility.
DIVERSION REQUIREMENT: Means the diversion of at least 65 percent of the total Construction and Demolition Debris generated by an Applicable Project by reuse or recycling, unless the permit applicant has been granted an exemption pursuant to Section 9-1-11-1016
.
EXEMPT PROJECT: Shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9-1-11-1016 of this
Division.
PROJECT: Means any activity for which a permit for a building, demolition or other permit is required.
RECYCLING SUMMARY REPORT and RSR: Means a completed Recycling Summary Report form approved by the City and which is the report that shows compliance with the Waste Management Plan.
REUSE: Means the recovery or reapplication of a product or material in a manner. For example, the reuse of products such as light fixtures, doors or used brick is considered source reduction, not recycling.
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN and WMP: Means a completed Waste Management Plan form, approved by the City for the purpose of compliance with this Division, submitted by the permit applicant for all Applicable Projects.
9-1-11-1012: DIVERSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS AND SUBMISSION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN:
A. DIVERSION REQUIREMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN SUBMISSION.
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("WMP") as part of the application packet for the building permit, unless the project is exempt, as defined below, certifying that the Diversion Requirement will be met. On or after July 1, 2007, no building or demolition permit shall be issued by the Buil ding Department unless the Applicant for a construction or demolition permit for an Applicable Project has submitted to the Building Department an approved Waste Management Plan.
The Building Official shall approve the WMP if it complies with complies with the following provision.
B. FORM OF THE WMP.
The completed WMP must be signed by the Applicant and shall indicate all of the following:
1. The site address;
2. The names, addresses, and phone numbers of the property owner and the general contractor;
3. The existing square footage, the proposed square footage, the percentage of increase in project size, or the square footage of the structure to be demolished;
4. The estimated volume or weight of construction and demolition debris, by material type, to be generated on the project site;
5. The estimated volume or weight of construction and demolition debris, by material type, to be diverted to recycling, reuse or salvage;
6. The vendor or facility that the applicant proposes to use to collect or receive that material;
7. The estimated volume or weight of the construction and demolition materials that will be landfilled;
8. Certification that the minimum Diversion Requirement will be met;
9. Such other data and information as may be required by the Building Official;
10. Other information Applicant believes is relevant to determining its efforts to comply with this Division.
C. CALCULATING VOLUME AND WEIGHT OF MATERIAL.
In estimating the volume or weight of materials identified in the WMP, the applicant shall use the Estimated Debris Generation rates approved by the City for this purpose and as indicated in the Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion Manual.
D. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DIVERSION SECURITY DEPOSIT.
A refundable deposit shall be paid by the Applicant prior to the approval of any WMP, in an amount specified in the Fee Resolution. The deposit may be refunded without interest, in total, upon proof of satisfaction by the Building Official that no less than the Diversion Requirement generated by the Applicable Project has been diverted from disposal and has been recycled or reused or stored for later reuse or recycling in accordance with Section 9-1-11-1013
. The deposit shall be forfeited entirely if Applicant fails to comply with the requirements of this Division. The deposit will not be refunded to any project that began work before obtaining all required permits as determined by the Building Official.
The deposit shall be returned no later than 30 days after approval of the RSR.
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E. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE.
A non-refundable administrative fee will be collected with the deposit as specified in the Fee Schedule.
9-1-11-1013: REPORTING COMPLIANCE WITH WMP:
A. DOCUMENTATION.
No later than 90 days after the Final Inspection is approved by the City, which date may be extended if City provides Applicant with a letter confirming the extension, the Applicant shall submit to the Building Official documentation that it has met the Di version Requirement for the project in the form of the Recycling Summary Report (RSR). The Diversion Requirement shall be that the applicant has diverted at least 50 percent of the total construction and demolition debris generated by the project via reuse or recycling.
This RSR shall be approved by the Building Official if it includes all of the following:
1. Receipts from a licensed vendor or facility that collected or received each material showing the actual weight or volume of that material;
2. A copy of the previously approved WMP for the project adding the actual volume or weight of each material diverted and landfilled;
3. Any additional information the Applicant believes is relevant to determining its efforts to comply with this Division.
B. WEIGHING OF WASTES.
Applicant shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that all construction and demolition material is measured and recorded using the most accurate method of measurement available. To the extent practical, all construction and demolition material shall be weighed by measurement on scales in compliance with all regulatory requirements for accuracy and maintenance. For materials for which weighing is not practical due to small size or other considerations, a volumetric measurement shall be used. For conversion of volumetric measurements to weight, the applicant shall use the standardized conversion rates approved by the Building Official for this purpose.
9-1-11-1014: WMP MUST BE KEPT ON SITE:
A copy of the WMP shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work is in progress and must be made available to the Building Official to allow verification of the provisions of this Division.
9-1-11-1015: VIOLATION OF DIVISION:
If the Applicant fails to comply with the requirements of this Division, the Construction and Demolition Diversion Security shall be retained by the City, and, in addition, the City shall have the right to pursue either criminal prosecution or the appropri ate civil action to enforce the requirements of this Code.
9-1-11-1016: EXEMPT PROJECTS:
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No Construction and Demolition Debris Security Deposit or a Waste Management Plan shall be required for any of the following:
A. Work for which a building permit or demolition permit is not required by this Code.
B. Residential additions and/or alterations that do not increase the building’s conditioned area, volume or size.
C. Non-residential additions and/or alterations less than 500 square feet in area if the permit valuation is less than $200,000.
D. Projects for which only a plumbing permit, electrical permit, or mechanical permit is required.
E. Demolition or construction required to protect public health or safety in an emergency.
F. Projects which may technically fall within this Division, but due to special circumstances, Construction and Demolition debris are minimized as determined by the Building Official.
9-1-11-1017: BUILDING OFFICIAL INTERPRETATIONS:
The Building Official may interpret this Division as needed, publishing any interpretations at the Building Counter, or in the Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion Manual from time to time.
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ARTICLE 12. CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
9-1-12 ADOPTION OF 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE:
Part 12 of title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the “ California Referenced Standards Code,” which is part of the California Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission and the International Code Council, is hereby adopted without local amendments by the City of Burbank and made a part of this Code.
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ARTICLE 13. INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
9-1-13-100.1: FINDINGS:
The Council finds and determines as follows:
A. The City has a history and reputation for well-kept properties and the property values, and the general welfare of the community are founded, in part, upon the appearance and maintenance of private properties.
B. There is a need for further emphasis on property maintenance and sanitation in that certain conditions, as described in this article, have been found from place to place throughout the City.
C. The existence of such conditions as described in this article is injurious and inimical to the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City and contributes substantially and increasingly to the deterioration of neighborhoods.
D. Unless corrective measures are undertaken to alleviate such existing conditions and assure the avoidance of future problems in this regard, the public health, safety, and general welfare, and specifically the social and economic standards of the community, will be depreciated.
E. The abatement of such conditions will improve the general welfare and image of the City.
F. The abatement procedures set forth in this article are reasonable and afford due process to all affected persons.
G. The uses and abuses of property as described in this article reasonably relate to the proper exercise of police power to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public.
9-1-13-100.2: ADOPTION OF 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE:
A. ADOPTION OF CODE.
The 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (“IPMC”), as published by the International Code Council, together with the appendix thereof, with the exception of Sections 503.3 and 602.4, is hereby adopted by the City of Burbank and made a part of this Code, with certain amendments, additions, and deletions as stated in this Article.
B. APPLICABILITY TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS.
The provisions of this article shall apply to all buildings, structures, or land owned, operated, or controlled by any governmental entity or political subdivision, agency, or district thereof, but shall not apply to buildings, structures, or land exempted by the provisions of Section 105.2.2 of the California Building Code.
C. NUMBERING OF CODE.
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In order to provide consistency between this article and the provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code, the section, subsection, and paragraph numbers or designations of the California Property Maintenance Code shall be retained in this article and shall be preceded by the prefix "9-1-13-". Such prefix refers to this title, chapter and article of the Burbank Municipal Code.
D. WARNING AND DISCLAIMER.
The degree of protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Accidents and disasters can and will occur on rare occasions. Risks may be increased by man-made or natural causes. This article does not imply that work done pursuant to this article or occupations permitted by this article will be free from damages. This article shall not create liability on the part of the City, any officer or employee thereof, for any damages that result from reliance on this article, or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
9-1-13-101.1: TITLE:
Section 101.1 of Chapter 1 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“101.1 Title.
These regulations shall be known as the City of Burbank Property Maintenance Code of the City of Burbank, and hereinafter in this article referred to as “this code.””
9-1-13-102.3: APPLICATION OF OTHER CODES:
Section 102.3 of Chapter 1 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“102.3 Application of other codes.
Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Energy Code, California Plumbing Code, Califo rnia Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, the Burbank Municipal Code, and all codes adopted or enforced by the City.”
9-1-13-103.1: AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION:
Section 103.1 of Chapter 1 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
"103.1 Authority having jurisdiction.
The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code shall be the “Building Official” or a duly authorized representative. “Building Official” shall be synonymous with the term “Assistant Community Development Director/Building Official” or “Building Director” or “Code Official” of the City.”
9-1-13-103.5: FEES:
Section 103.5 of Chapter 1 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
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“103.5 Fees.
Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section and as set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution.”
9-1-13-104.1.1: GENERAL DUTIES AND POWERS:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“104.1.1 General duties and powers.
A. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENFORCEMENT.
The Building Official shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this article. The Building Official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretation, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code. For purposes of declaring and abating fire hazards pursuant to the provisions of this article, the Building Official is also authorized to perform the duties imposed on the Fire Chief and Fire Marshall pursuant to the provisions of the California Fire Code as adopted and amended by this jurisdiction.
B. ENFORCEMENT.
Enforcement of this article may be accomplished by the Building Official in any manner authorized by law. The procedures set forth in this article shall not be exclusive and shall not in any manner limit or restrict the City from enforcing other City ordinances or abating public nuisances in any other manner provided by law.”
9-1-13-104.3.1: ENTRY ON PRIVATE PROPERTY:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“104.3.1 Entry on private property.
The Building Official may enter upon private property to abate the nuisance pursuant to the provisions of this article. No person shall obstruct, impede, or interfere with any officer, employee, contractor or authorized representative of the City whenever such person is engaged in the work of abatement, pursuant to the provisions of this article, or in performing any necessary act preliminary to or incidental to such work as authorized or directed pursuant to this article.”
9-1-13-106.1.1: DUTY TO REPORT VIOLATIONS:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
"106.1.1 Duty to report violations.
The Fire Chief, City Planner, Public Works Director and all other department heads shall make reports in writing to the Building Official of any building or structure which is believed to be a dangerous or substandard building within the terms of this article whenever the facts thereof shall come to the attention of such officer.” 461
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9-1-13-106.5.1: PERFORMANCE OF ABATEMENT:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“106.5.1 Performance of abatement.
Abatement of the nuisance may in the discretion of the Building Official be performed by City forces or by a contractor retained pursuant to the provisions of this Code.”
9-1-13-106.5.2: PROCEDURES FOR ABATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS OR UNLAWFUL CONDITIONS:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“106.5.2 Procedures for abatement of violations or unlawful conditions.
A. NOTICE AND ORDER OF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
Whenever the Building Official has inspected or caused to be inspected any property and has found and determined that conditions constituting a public nuisance exist thereon, the Building Official may use the procedures set forth in this section for the abatement of such nuisance.
1. The Building Official shall issue a notice and order and mail a copy of such notice and order to the landowner and the person, if other than the landowner, occupying or otherwise in real or apparent charge and control of the property.
The notice and order shall contain:
a. The street address and a legal description sufficient for identification of the property on which the condition exists.
b. A statement that the Building Official has determined that a public nuisance is being maintained on the property with a brief description of the conditions which render the property a public nuisance. c. An order to secure all appropriate permits and to physically commence, within ten (10) days from the date of service of the notice and order, and to complete within thirty (30) days from such date, the abatement of the described conditions.
d. A statement advising that the disposal of material involved in public nuisances shall be carried forth in a legal manner.
e. A statement advising that if the required work is not commenced within the time specified, the Building Official will proceed to cause the work to be done, and bill the persons named in the notice for the abatement costs and/or assess the costs against the property.
f. A statement advising that any person having any interest or record title in the property may appeal from the notice and order or any action of the Building Official within ten (10) days from the date of service of the notice and order.
g. A statement advising that the notice and order will be recorded against the property in the Office of the County Recorder.
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2. The notice and order, and any amended notice and order, shall be mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, to each person as required pursuant to the provisions of Subsection (a) of this section at the address as it appears on the last equalized assessment roll of the County or as known to the Building Official. The address of owners shown on the assessment roll shall be conclusively deemed to be the proper address for the purpose of mailing such notice. The failure of the Building Official to make or attempt service on any person required in this section to be served shall not invalidate any proceedings hereunder as to any other person duly served. Service by mail in the manner herein provided shall be effective on the date of mailing. The failure of any person entitled to receive such notice shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this article.
3. Proof of service of the notice and order shall be documented at the time of service by a declaration under penalty of perjury executed by the person effecting service, declaring the time and manner in which service was made.
4. At the time the notice and order is served, the Building Official shall file in the Office of the County Recorder a certificate legally describing the property and certifying that a public nuisance exists on the property and the owner has been so notified. The Building Official shall file a new certificate with the County Recorder that the nuisance has been abated whenever the corrections ordered shall have been completed so that there no longer exists a public nuisance on the property described in the certificate; or the notice and order is rescinded by the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals upon appeal; or whenever the City abates the nuisance and the abatement costs have been paid.
B. EXTENSION OF TIME TO PERFORM WORK.
Upon receipt of a written request from any person required to comply with the order, the Building Official may grant an extension of time within which to complete said abatement, if the Building Official determines that such an extension of time will not create or perpetuate a situation imminently dangerous to life or property.
The Building Official shall have the authority to place reasonable conditions on any such extensions.
C. APPEAL.
Any person aggrieved by the action of the Building Official in issuing a notice and order pursuant to the provisions of this article may appeal to the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals in accordance with the provisions of Article 13 of this chapter. If no appeal is filed within the time prescribed, the action of the Building Official shall be final.”
9-1-13-106.5.3: ACCOUNT OF ABATEMENT COSTS:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
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“106.5.3 Account of abatement costs.
The Building Official shall keep an itemized account of the costs incurred by the City in the abatement of any public nuisance under this article. Upon completion of the abatement work, the Building Official shall prepare a report specifying the work done, the itemized costs of the work for each property, including direct and indirect costs, a description of the real property, and the names and addresses of the persons entitled to service pursuant to Section 106.5.2 . Any such report may
include costs on any number of properties, whether or not contiguous to each other. Each person named in the notice shall be jointly and severally liable for such abatement costs and the amount of such costs shall be a debt owed to the City.”
9-1-13-106.5.4: PROCEDURE FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“106.5.4 Procedure for special assessment.
A. CITY CLERK.
When any charges levied pursuant to this article remain unpaid for a period of sixty (60) days or more after the date on which they were billed, the Building Official, in his discretion, may forward the abatement costs report described in Section 106.5.3
to the City Clerk.
B. HEARING NOTICE.
Upon receipt of the abatement costs report, the Clerk shall fix a time and place for hearing and passing upon the report. The Clerk shall cause notice of the amount of the proposed assessment, shown in this report, to be given in the manner and to the persons specified in Section 106.5.2
. Such notice shall contain a description
of the property sufficient to enable the persons served to identify it, and shall specify the day, hour, and place when the Council will hear and pass upon the report, together with any objections or protests which may be raised by any landowner liable to be assessed for the costs of such abatement. Notice of the hearing shall be given not less than fifteen days prior to the time fixed by the Clerk for the hearing, and shall also be published once, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Los Angeles.
C. PROTEST.
Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk at any time prior to the time set for the hearing on the report of the Building Official. Each such protest shall contain a description of the property in which the person signing the protest is interested and the grounds of such protest. The City Clerk shall endorse on every such protest the date and time of filing, and shall present such protest to the Council at the time set for hearing.”
9-1-13-106.5.5: HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
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“106.5.5 Hearing on proposed assessment.
Upon the day and hour fixed for the hearing the Council shall consider the report of the Building Official, together with any protests which have been filed with the City Clerk. The Council may make such revision, correction, or modification in the report as it may deem just, and when the Council is satisfied with the correctness of the assessment, the report, and proposed assessment, as submitted or as revised, corrected, or modified, shall be confirmed. The decision of the Council on the report and the assessment and on all protests shall be final and conclusive.
The Council may adjourn the hearing from time to time.”
9-1-13-106.5.6: CONTEST OF ASSESSMENT:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“106.5.6 Contest of assessment.
The validity of any assessment levied under the provisions of this article shall not be contested in any action or proceeding unless such action or proceeding is commenced within thirty (30) days after the assessment is confirmed by the Council.”
9-1-13-106.5.7: NOTICE OF LIEN: FORM AND CONTENTS:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“106.5.7 Notice of lien: form and contents.
A. NOTICE OF LIEN.
Immediately upon the confirmation of the assessment by the Council, the Building Official shall execute and file in the Office of the County Recorder a certificate in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF LIEN
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Building Official by the provisions of Article 13, Chapter 1, Title 9 of the Burbank Municipal Code, said Building Official on or about the ____ day ________ of , 20____, caused the abatement of a nuisance on real property, and the Council for the City of Burbank, on the ____ day ________ of, 20____, assessed the cost of such abatement upon said real property and the same has not been paid nor any part thereof, and the City of Burbank does hereby claim a lien on said real property for the net expense of the doing of said abatement in the amount of $______ , and this amount shall be a lien upon said real property until the sum has been paid in full and discharged of record.
The real property hereinbefore mentioned, and upon which a lien is claimed, is that certain parcel of land in the City of Burbank, County of Los Angeles, S tate of California, and particularly described as follows:
(DESCRIPTION)
Dated: This ____ day ________ of, 20____.
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BUILDING OFFICIAL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
(ACKNOWLEDGEMENT)
B. RECORDATION.
Immediately upon the recording of the notice of lien the assessment shall constitute a lien on the real property assessed. Such lien shall, for all purposes, be upon parity with the lien of state and local taxes.”
9-1-13-106.5.8: COLLECTION WITH REGULAR TAXES PROCEDURE:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“106.5.8 Collection with regular taxes procedure.
A. ASSESSMENT BOOK.
The notice of lien, after recording, shall be delivered to the Auditor of Los Angeles County, who shall enter the amount on the county assessment book opposite the description of the particular property and the amount shall be collected together with all o ther taxes thereon against the property. The notice of lien shall be delivered to the Auditor before the date fixed by law for the delivery of the assessment book to the County Board of Equalization.
B. COLLECTION.
Thereafter the amount set forth in the notice of lien shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary City taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and interest and to the same procedure under foreclosure and sale in case of delinquency as provided for ordinary City taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection and enforcement of City taxes are hereby made applicable to such assessment.
C. REFUNDS.
The Council may order a refund of all or part of a tax paid pursuant to this article if it finds that all or part of the tax has been erroneously levied. A tax or part thereof shall not be refunded unless a claim is filed with the City Clerk on or before November 1 after the tax became due and payable. The claim shall be verified by the person who paid the tax, or the legal representative of such person.”
9-1-13-106.6: REMEDIES OF PRIVATE PARTIES:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“106.6 Remedies of private parties.
The provisions of this article shall in no way adversely affect the right of the owner, lessee, or occupant of any such lot to recover all costs and expenses required by this article from any person causing such nuisance.”
9-1-13-107.1.1: EXTENSION OF TIME OF NOTICE AND ORDER:
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The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“107.1.1 Extension of time of notice and order.
The Building Official shall have discretionary power, upon receipt of an application from a person required to comply with a notice and order and a written agreement binding such person to comply with said order. The Building Official’s authority to extend time is limited to the physical repair, rehabilitation, or demolition of the premises and will not in any way affect or extend the time to appeal any notice and order.”
9-1-13-107.3.1: RECORDATION:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“107.3.1 Recordation.
At the time the notice and order is served, the Building Official shall file in the Office of the County Recorder a certificate legally describing the property and certifying that the building is a dangerous building and the owner has been so notified, or set aside, by the Board upon appeal, so that the building no longer exists as a dangerous building on the property described in the certificate, the Building Official shall file a new certificate with the County Recorder that the building has been demolished or removed or is no longer dangerous.”
9-1-13-108.6.1: ADDITIONAL PROCEEDINGS FOR ABATEMENT OF IMMINENTLY DANGEROUS PUBLIC NUISANCES:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“108.6.1 Additional proceedings for abatement of imminently dangerous public nuisances.
Whenever the Building Official determines that a public nuisance is so imminently dangerous to life or adjacent property that such condition must be immediately corrected, or isolated, the Building Official may institute the following procedures.
A. NOTICE.
The Building Official shall attempt to make contact through a personal interview, or by telephone with the landowner or the person, if any, occupying or otherwise in real or apparent charge and control thereof. In the event contact is made, the Building Official shall notify such person, or persons, of the danger involved and require that such condition be immediately removed, repaired or isolated so as to preclude harm to any person or property.
B. ABATEMENT.
In the event the Building Official is unable to make contact as hereinabove noted, or if the appropriate persons, after notification by the Building Official, do not take action as specified by such official, within seventy-two (72) hours, then the Building Official may, with the approval of the City Manager, take all steps deemed 467
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necessary to remove or isolate such dangerous condition, or conditions, with the use of City forces or a contractor retained pursuant to the provisions of this Code.
C. COST.
The Building Official shall keep an itemized account of the costs incurred by the City in removing or isolating such condition, or conditions. Such costs may be recovered in the same manner that abatement costs are recovered pursuant to this article.”
9-1-13-109.5.1: PROCEDURE FOR ASSESSMENT OF COST OF EMERGENCY REPAIRS:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“109.5.1 Procedure for assessment of cost of emergency repairs.
A. FILING OF REPORT.
The Building Official shall keep an itemized account of the net expense involved in the repair or demolition of a building or structure. Upon the completion of the repair or demolition, the Building Official shall prepare and file with the City Clerk in duplicate a report specifying the work done.
B. REPORT TRANSMITTED TO COUNCIL AND SETTING FOR HEARING.
Upon receipt of the report, the City Clerk shall present it to the Council for consideration. The Council shall cause notice of the cost of the repair or demolition to be given in the manner and to the persons specified in Section 107 of the International Property Maintenance Code. Such notice shall specify the day, hour and place when the Council will hear and pass upon the report, together with any objections or protests which may be raised by any property owner liable to be assessed for the cost of such repair or demolition and any other interested persons. Notice of hearing provided by this subsection shall be published at least 10 days prior to the date of hearing by one insertion in a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Los Angeles.
C. PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS: HOW MADE.
Any person interested and affected by the proposed assessment may file written protests or objections with the City Clerk at any time prior to the time set for the hearing.
D. HEARING OF PROTESTS.
Upon the day and hour fixed for the hearing the Council shall hear and pass upon the report of the Building Official, together with any objections or protests which may be raised by any of the property owners liable to be assessed for the cost of the repair or demolition and any other interested persons.
E. ASSESSMENT TO BE TRANSMITTED TO BUILDING OFFICIAL.
Upon the confirmation of the assessment, the City Clerk shall transmit the report as modified to the Building Official.
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F. RECORDATION OF ASSESSMENT.
The Building Official shall record the assessment as confirmed in a suitable book to be kept for that purpose in his office and shall append thereto his certificate of the date of such recording.
G. ASSESSMENT LIEN.
Immediately upon the recording of the assessment, the cost so assessed shall constitute a lien on the real property described in the report. Such lien shall for all purposes be on parity with the lien of state, county, and municipal taxes. All such assessments remaining unpaid for 30 days from the date of recording shall become delinquent and bear interest at the rate o f one percent per month computed on the date of delinquency and on the first day of each month thereafter.
The lien shall continue until the amount thereof and interest are paid or until it is discharged of record.
H. FILING OF LIEN: FORM AND CONTENTS.
The Building Official shall file in the Office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County a certificate substantially in the following form, to wit:
NOTICE OF LIEN
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Building Official of the City of Burbank, California, by the provisions of Article 13, Chapter 1, Title 9 of the Burbank Municipal Code, said Building Official, on the ____ day of _____________, 20__ , caused the building or structure on the real property hereinafter described to be repaired or demolished (as the case may be) in order to abate a nuisance on said real property, and the Council of the City of Burbank, on the ____ day of ________ , 20__ , assessed the cost of such repair or demolition (as the case may be) upon the real property hereinafter described, and the same has not been paid nor any part thereof, and the City does hereby claim a lien on said real property for the net expense of the doing of said repairs or demolition (as the case may be) in the sum of $________ , and the amount shall be a lien upon said real property for the net expense of the doing of said repairs of demolition (as the case may be) in the sum of $________ , and the amount shall be a lien upon said real property until the said sum, with interest at the rate of one percent per month computed upon the date of delinquency and on the first day of each month subsequent to the expiration of 30 days from the ____ day of ____________ , (insert day of recording of assessment), has been paid in full and discharged of record. The real property upon which a lien is claimed is that certain parcel of land lying and being in the City of Burbank, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and particularly described as follows, to wit:
(DESCRIPTION)
Dated this ______ day ____________ of , 20______,
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(ACKNOWLEDGEMENT)
I. FORECLOSURE.
If the sum assessed is not paid to the Building Official within 30 days after the date of the recording of the assessment, the Building Official shall report such nonpayment to the Council, and the Council may instruct the City Attorney to bring an action in the name of the City to foreclose the lien of the assessment.”
9-1-13-110.3.1: PROCEDURE FOR ASSESSMENT OF COST OF DEMOLITION:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“110.3.1 Procedure for assessment of cost of demolition.
The procedure for assessment of cost of demolition shall comply with Section 109 of the California Building Code.”
9-1-13-111.1: APPLICATION FOR APPEAL:
Section 111.1 of Chapter 1 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
"111.1 Application for appeal.
Any person, directly affected by a decision of the Building Official or a Notice or Order shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals in accordance with Section 9-1-1-113
of the Burbank Municipal Code.”
9-1-13-111.2: MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD:
Section 111.2 (including subsections 111.2.1 through 111.2.5) of Chapter 1 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“111.2 Membership of the board.
Membership of the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals shall comply with Article 4, Title 2
Chapter 1 of the Burbank Municipal Code.”
9-1-13-111.3: NOTICE OF MEETING:
Section 111.3 of Chapter 1 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“111.3 Notice of meeting.
The Board shall meet in accordance with the procedures defined in Section 9-1-1-
113.”
9-1-13-111.4.1.2: ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS AND REPORTS:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“111.4.1.2 Additional inspections and reports.
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Whenever in the course of any proceedings taken hereunder the Board shall have cause to require additional evidence, the Board may request that the same be inspected by any officer of the City who may provide information pertinent to the proceedings. The officer to which such request is directed shall cause the building or structure to be inspected and a report thereof in writing shall be transmitted to the Board.”
9-1-13-111.9: DUTIES OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
The following section is added to Chapter 1 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“111.9 Duties of the city attorney.
The City Attorney shall:
A. APPEARANCE AT BOARD MEETINGS.
Appear at the request of the Board at any hearing before that Board in regard to dangerous buildings or substandard buildings.
B. TAKING LEGAL ACTION.
Take such legal action as is necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of this article.”
9-1-13-112.4: FAILURE TO COMPLY:
Section 112.4 of Chapter 1 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“112.4 Failure to comply.
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to pay a fee as set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution.”
9-1-13-201.3: TERMS DEFINED IN OTHER CODES:
Section 201.3 of Chapter 2 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“201.3 Terms defined in other codes.
Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Energy Code, California Green Building Standards Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code or California Mechanical Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes.”
9-1-13-202: DEFINITIONS:
Section 202 of Chapter 2 of the IPMC is amended by adding the following definitions:
“ATTRACTIVE NUISANCE: Shall mean any condition, instrumentality, or machine which is unsafe and unprotected and thereby dangerous to young children by reason of their inability to appreciate the peril therein, and which may reasonably 471
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be expected to attract young children to the premises and risk injury by playing with, in, or on it.
LANDOWNER: Shall mean the person to whom land is assessed as shown on the last equalized assessment roll of the county.
PARKWAY: Shall mean that portion of a street right-of-way which lies between the property line and the outside edge of a gutter or gutter lip, including a driveway approach. Where no curb exists, “parkway” shall mean the area of property from the property line to the edge of the pavement.
PROPERTY: Shall mean any lot or parcel of land. For the purposes of this definition, "lot or parcel of land" shall include any alley, sidewalk, parkway, or unimproved public easement abutting such lot or parcel of land.”
9-1-13-301.2.1: BUILDINGS:
The following section is added to Chapter 3 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“301.2.1 Buildings.
It shall be unlawful for any landowner or person leasing, occupying, or having charge or possession of any property in the City to maintain on such property any of the following:
1. Buildings which are abandoned, partially destroyed, or partially constructed or incomplete after building permits have expired.
2. Buildings with deteriorating or peeling paint that allows the exterior building coverings to deteriorate or to permit the effects of sun and water penetration so as to encourage decay, dry rot, warping, cracking, or any other form of deterioration.
3. Broken windows, doors, attic vents, and under floor vents.
4. Building exteriors (walls, roofs, appendages, and other architectural and structural elements), and site improvements (walls, fences, driveways, or walkways, and other site elements) which are cracked, broken, defective, deteriorated, in disrepair, or defaced due to any writing, inscription, figure, scratches, or other markings commonly referred to as "graffiti."”
9-1-13-301.2.2: PUBLIC NUISANCE:
The following section is added to Chapter 3 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“301.2.2 Public nuisance.
It is hereby declared a public nuisance for any landowner or person leasing, occupying, directly controlling, or having possession of any property in this City to maintain any condition described in Section 302.4
and Section 308 of this Code or
to maintain any attractive nuisance.”
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9-1-13-302.4: WEEDS:
Section 302.4 of Chapter 3 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“302.4 Weeds.
A. It shall be unlawful for any landowner, and person leasing, occupying, or having charge or possession of any property in the City to keep, maintain, or deposit on such property any of the following:
1. The following weeds:
a. Weeds which bear seeds of a downy or wingy nature. b. Sagebrush, chaparral, and any brush or weeds which attain such large growth as to become, when dry, a menace to adjacent property. c. Weeds which are otherwise noxious or dangerous.
d. Puncture vines and tumble weed.
e. Poison oak and poison ivy when the conditions of growth are such as to constitute a menace to the public health.
2. Dry grass and grass likely to become dry; stubble; brush; litter; or other flammable material which endangers the public safety creating a fire hazard, as defined in the California Fire Code.
3. Dead, decayed, or hazardous trees or other vegetation; residue from a fire; or demolition such as concrete or brick foundations and flat work; and overgrown vegetation which is unsightly and likely to harbor rats or vermin, and which constitute an unsightly appearance, a fire hazard, or are dangerous to public health and welfare.
B. Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut or destroy weeds after service of a Notice of Violation, the owner or agent shall be subject to further enforcement in accordance with the provisions of this Article.”
9-1-13-302.9: DEFACEMENT OF PROPERTY:
Section 302.9 of Chapter 3 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“302.9: Defacement of property.
See Article 3, Title 9
, Chapter 3, of the Burbank Municipal Code for property maintenance requirements for defacement of property.”
9-1-13-303.2: ENCLOSURES AND SAFETY DEVICES:
Section 303.2 of Chapter 3 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“303.2: Enclosures and safety devices.
Enclosures and safety devices shall comply with the provisions of the California Building Code. No existing pool, spa or hot tub enclosure or safety device shall be removed, replaced or changed in a manner that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier.”
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9-1-13-304.1.1: UNSAFE CONDITIONS:
Section 304.1.1 of Chapter 3 of the IPMC is amended by replacing the phrase “International Existing Building Code” with “California Existing Building Code” , “International Building Code” with “California Building Code” , and “International Residential Code” with “California Residential Code”.
9-1-13-305.1.1: UNSAFE CONDITIONS:
Section 305.1.1 of Chapter 3 of the IPMC is amended by replacing the phrase “International Existing Building Code” with “California Existing Building Code” , “International Building Code” with “California Building Code” , and “International Residential Code” with “California Residential Code”.
9-1-13-306.1.1: UNSAFE CONDITIONS:
Section 306.1.1 of Chapter 3 of the IPMC is amended by replacing the phrase “International Existing Building Code” with “California Existing Building Code” , “International Building Code” with “California Building Code” , and “International Residential Code” with “California Residential Code”.
9-1-13-308.1.1: ACCUMULATION OF RUBBISH AND GARBAGE:
The following section is added to Chapter 3 of the IPMC to read as follows:
“308.1.1 Accumulation of rubbish and garbage.
It shall be unlawful for any landowner, and person leasing, occupying, or having charge or possession of any property in the City to keep, maintain, or deposit on such property any of the following:
1. Rubbish or junk, including, but not limited to, refuse, garbage, scrap metal or lumber, concrete, asphalt, tin cans, tires, and piles of earth.
2. Abandoned, discarded, or unused furniture, stoves, sinks, toilets, cabinets, or other fixtures or equipment which are not stored within an entirely enclosed space.
3. Combustible material likely to become easily ignited or debris resulting from any fire and which constitutes a fire hazard, as defined in the California Fire Code.
4. Inoperative, abandoned, or dismantled motor vehicles, trailers, campers, and boats which are not stored within an entirely enclosed space or carport.
5. Trash, garbage, or refuse cans, bins, boxes or other such containers stored in front or side yards visible from public streets.”
9-1-13-401.3: ALTERNATIVE DEVICES:
Section 401.3 of Chapter 4 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“401.3 Alternative devices.
In lieu of the means for natural light and ventilation herein prescribed, artificial light or mechanical ventilation complying with the California Building Code or the California Residential Code shall be permitted.”
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9-1-13-502.5: PUBLIC TOILET FACILITIES:
Section 502.5 of Chapter 5 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“502.5: PUBLIC TOILET FACILITIES.
Public toilet facilities shall be maintained in a safe sanitary and working condition in accordance with the California Plumbing Code. Except for periodic maintenance or cleaning, public access and use shall be provided to the toilet facilities at all times during occupancy of the premises.”
9-1-13-505.1: GENERAL - WATER SYSTEM:
Section 505.1 of Chapter 5 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“505.1 General - water system.
Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance with the California Plumbing Code.”
9-1-13-602.2: RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES:
Section 602.2 of Chapter 6 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“602.2 Residential occupancies.
Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature in accordance with the code under which the building was constructed.”
9-1-13-602.3: HEAT SUPPLY:
Section 602.3 of Chapter 6 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“602.3 Heat supply.
Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat to maintain a temperature in accordance with the code under which the building was constructed.”
9-1-2-604.2: SERVICE - ELECTRICAL FACILITIES.
Section 604.2 of Chapter 6 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“604.2: Service - electrical facilities.
The size and usage of appliances and equipment shall serve as a basis for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with the California Electrical Code. Dwelling units shall be served with an electrical service in accordance with the code under which the building was constructed.”
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9-1-13-604.3.1.1: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:
Section 604.3.1.1 of Chapter 6 of the IPMC is amended by replacing the phrase “International Building Code” with “California Building Code, California Residential Code, and the California Electrical Code.”
9-1-13-604.3.2.1: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:
Section 604.3.2.1 of Chapter 6 of the IPMC is amended by replacing the phrase “International Building Code” with “California Building Code, California Residential Code, and the California Electrical Code.”
9-1-13-605.2: RECEPTACLES:
Section 605.2 of Chapter 6 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“605.2 Receptacles.
Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain receptacle outlets in accordance with the code under which the building was constructed.”
9-1-13-605.3: LUMINAIRES:
Section 605.3 of Chapter 6 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“605.3 Luminaires.
Every public hall, interior stairway, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room and furnace room shall contain luminaires in accordance with the code under which the building was constructed.”
9-1-13-702.1: GENERAL:
Section 702.1 of Chapter 7 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“702.1 General.
A safe, continuous and unobstructed path of travel shall be provided from any point in a building or structure to the public way. Means of egress shall be maintained in accordance with the code under which the building was constructed.”
9-1-13-702.3: LOCKED DOORS:
Section 702.3 of Chapter 7 of the IPMC is amended and restated as follows:
“702.3 Locked doors.
All means of egress doors shall be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort, and shall be maintained in accordance with code under which the building was constructed.”
9-1-13-704: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:
See Title 9
Chapter 1 Article 9 of the Burbank Municipal Code for smoke alarm, power source, and interconnection requirements in existing Group R occupancies.
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ARTICLE 16. SEISMIC RETROFIT STANDARDS
DIVISION 1. UNREINFORCED MASONRY ORDINANCE
9-1-16-100: ADOPTION OF CODE:
Appendix A - Chapter A1 of Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the “California Existing Building Code,” which is part of the California Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted without local amendments by the City of Burbank and made a part of this Code for promoting public welfare and safety by reducing the risk of earthquake- induced damage to unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings.
DIVISION 2. EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING REINFORCED
CONCRETE WALL AND/OR REINFORCED MASONRY WALL BUILDINGS WITH
FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGMS
9-1-16-200: EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING REINFORCED
CONCRETE WALL AND/OR REINFORCED MASONRY WALL BUILDINGS WITH FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGMS:
9-1-16-200.1: PURPOSE:
The City of Burbank is within California Building Code Seismic Zone 4. This is the highest risk for damaging earthquakes. Approximately 30 percent of the City is categorized as an "Active Fault Near-Source Zone" (ICBO, California Department of Conservation-Division of Mines and Geology). The Near -Source Zone is an area within two kilometers of an active fault (Class A or B) capable of producing a major earthquake. The Verdugo Fault and the Hollywood Fault are the near -source influences for the City (both are Class B faults). A Near -Source Zone is subject to the largest and most damaging ground acceleration and velocity produced in a seismic event. The resulting structural damage in a near-source zone is generally severe.
The 1994 Northridge Earthquake caused considerable damage to buildings and structures located in the City of Burbank. Experts expect a massive earthquake on one of the faults under the City within the next 30 years and several earthquakes similar in intensity to the Northridge Earthquake during that same period.
The damage to buildings could expose occupants of these buildings to a potential life- safety risk in future earthquakes, and the City of Burbank must protect its population and property and enforce the Building Code so as to provide effective protection to all its citizens.
Recent earthquakes, including the 1994 Northridge event, have demonstrated the deficiencies in the structural performance of reinforced concrete wall and/or reinforced masonry wall buildings with flexible diaphragms. The 1997 California Building Code contained revisions to the seismic requirements for new construction, but it did not address the existing "legal nonconforming" buildings.
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Pre-1976 UBC reinforced concrete wall and/or reinforced masonry wall buildings with flexible diaphragms are considered potentially hazardous and prone to significant damage, including possible roof collapse, in moderate to major earthquakes. These buildings may lack adequate strength in the anchorage system of the wall to the roof and floor diaphragms.
The purpose of this section is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of earthquakes on reinforced concrete wall and/or reinforced masonry wall buildings with flexible diaphragms designed under the building codes in effect prior to the adoption of the 1976 UBC. Such buildings have been categorized, based on past earthquakes, as being potentially hazardous and prone to significant damage, including possible collapse, in a moderate to major earthquake.
The provisions of this section are minimum standards for structural seismic resistance established primarily to reduce the risk of life loss or injury on both subject and adjacent properties and will not necessarily prevent loss of life or injury or prevent earthquake damage to an existing building which complies with these standards. The requirement for compliance with these standards does not preclude the utilization, at the building owner’s option, of more extensive strengthening method that might further prevent or limit loss of life or injury or building damage. This section shall not require existing electrical, plumbing, mechanical or fire-safety systems to be altered unless they constitute a hazard to life or property.
This section provides for the identification and classification of reinforced concrete wall and/or reinforced masonry wall buildings with flexible diaphragms based on the current use of the building. Priorities, time periods, and standards are also established under which these buildings are required to be structurally analyzed and strengthened for seismic resistance. Where the analysis determines structural deficiencies, this section requires the building to be strengthened.
9-1-16-200.2: SCOPE:
The provisions of this section shall apply to all buildings designed under building codes in effect prior to February 14, 1977, which, on the effective date of this section have reinforced concrete walls and/or reinforced masonry walls with flexible diaphragms as defined herein.
Any such buildings with seismic strengthening in place prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall be within the scope of this section and shall, therefore, be evaluated according to the provisions of this section and modified to comply with this section if deficient.
9-1-16-200.3: DEFINITIONS:
ANCHORAGE SYSTEM: Is the system of all structural elements and connections which support the concrete or masonry wall in the lateral direction, including diaphragms and 478
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sub-diaphragms, wall anchorage and continuity or cross tie connectors in sub- diaphragms and main diaphragms.
COMMENCED CONSTRUCTION: Construction pursuant to a valid building permit has progressed to the point that one of the called inspections as required by the City has been made and the work for which the inspection has been called has been judged by the City to be substantial and has been approved by the Building Official.
FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM: Is any diaphragm constructed of wood structural panel, diagonal or straight wood sheathing, metal decking without a structural concrete topping, or horizontal rod bracing.
REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL: Is a concrete wall that has 50 percent or more of the reinforcing steel required for reinforced concrete in the Uniform Building Code.
REINFORCED MASONRY WALL: Is a masonry wall that has 50 percent or more of the reinforcing steel required by 1976 Uniform Building Code Section 2106.1.12.4.
TILT-UP CONCRETE WALL: Is a form of precast concrete panel construction either cast in the horizontal position at the site and after curing, lifted into place in a vertical position, or cast off-site in a fabricator’s shop.
9-1-16-200.4: RATING CLASSIFICATIONS:
The rating classifications as shown in Table No. 9-1-16-200-A are hereby established and each building within the scope of this section shall be placed in one such rating classification by the Building Official. The total occupant load as determined by CBC Chapter 10 for the entire building plus the occupant load of any adjacent building which interconnects with the subject building or us es the subject building for exiting purposes shall be used to determine the rating classification.
9-1-16-200.5: INSPECTION AND RETROFIT REQUIRED; SIGN REQUIRED:
A. The owner of each building within the scope of this section shall cause an investigation of the existing construction and a structural analysis to be made of the building by a civil or structural engineer or architect licensed by the State of California, and if the building does not meet the minimum standards specified in this section, the owner shall cause the building to be structurally altered to conform to such standards or cause the building to be demolished. The owner of a building within the scope of this section shall submit to the Building Official within 275 days after the service of the compliance order the following for review:
1. A structural analysis, subject to approval by the Building Official within the 275- day time period, which demonstrates that the building meets the minimum requirements of this Section, or
2. A structural analysis and plans for the proposed structural alterations of the building necessary to comply with the minimum requirements of this Section, or (3) Plans for the demolition of the building.
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After plans are submitted and approved by the Building Official, the owner shall obtain a building permit, commence and complete the required construction or demolition within the time limits set forth in Table No. 9-1-16-200-B. These time limits shall begin to run from the date the compliance order is served.
B. Unless exempt pursuant to 9-1-16-200.5(c) below, the owner or person in charge or control of a building within the scope of this section shall, within 275 days after the service of a compliance order, post in a conspicuous place at the entrance of the building, on a sign not less than 8-1/2" x 11", the following statement, printed in not less than 30 point bold type: "This is a reinforced concrete wall or reinforced masonry wall building with a flexible diaphragm built prior to February 14, 1977. The City of Burbank has ordered the owner of this building to bring the building into compliance with the provisions of Burbank Municipal Code Section 9-1-16-200 , which relate to
earthquake safety."
C. The sign shall remain posted until the structural alterations bringing the building into compliance with the provisions of Section 9-1-16-200
are completed and approved
by the Building Official. If an owner of a building within the scope of this section has submitted to the Building official a structural analysis that demonstrates that the building meets the minimum requirements of Section
9-1-16-200 and the Building
Official approves such structural analysis, the sign requirements in 9 -1-16-200.5(b) shall no longer be applicable to such building.
9-1-16-200.6: COMPLIANCE ORDER:
A. The Building Official shall issue a written compliance order to the record owner of each building within the scope of this section directing the owner to comply with this section and shall also mail a copy to the person, if any, occupying or otherwise in real or apparent charge and control of the building.
B. The order shall be served either personally or by mail and shall contain:
1. The street address and legal description sufficient for identification of the building.
2. A statement that the Building Official has found the building to be within the scope of Section 9-1-16-200
.
3. An order to prepare and submit to the Building Official a structural analysis and plans pursuant to Section 9-1-16-200.5.
4. A statement specifying the appeal rights of the owner as contained in Section 9-1-16-200.7.
C. The order shall be served and contents recorded in accordance with the provisions of Article 13 of this Code.
9-1-16-200.7: APPEAL FROM ORDER:
A. The owner of the building may appeal the Building Official’s determination that the building is within the scope of this section to the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals. Such appeal shall be filed with the Board within 60 days of the service date 480
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of the order described in Section 9-1-16-200.6. Such appeal shall be made in writing upon appropriate forms provided therefore by the Building Division, and the grounds thereof shall be stated clearly and concisely. Any materials that the appellant wishes considered by the Board shall be submitted to the Board at least 14 calendar days before the hearing. Each appeal shall be accompanied by a filing fee as set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution. If no appeal is filed within 60 days of the service of the compliance order, the building shall be considered to be within the scope of this Section
9-1-16-200.
B. Appeals or requests for modification from any other determinations, orders, or actions of the Building Official pursuant to this Section shall be made in accordance with the procedures established in Section 9-1-1-113
of this Code.
9-1-16-200.8: TIME EXTENSIONS:
An owner of a building may apply to the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals for an extension of time limits to submit a plan for retrofit of the building, to obtain necessary permits and/or to complete the retrofit to the building. The Board may grant an applicant an extension of up to 12 months additional time to comply with these requi rements provided the applicant has demonstrated a good faith effort to meet the requirements of this Section 9-1-16-200
. A maximum of two such extensions may be granted for a total extension of up to two years. In no case, shall the time for completion of retrofit exceed five years from the time of service of the compliance order.
9-1-16-200.9: NO ALTERATIONS PERMITTED UNTIL BUILDING RETROFIT IS COMPLETE:
Once a compliance order has been served, buildings within the scope of this Section 9-
1-16-200 m ay not be structurally altered, remodeled or added to, without first complying with the provisions of this Section 9-1-16-200 unless the Building Official determines that the alteration is minor in nature.
9-1-16-200.10: ENFORCEMENT:
If the owner of the subject building fails to comply with any order issued by the Building Official pursuant to this section within any of the time limits set forth in Section 9-1-16-
200.5, or within any additional time limits as may have been granted by the Board, the Building Official may order that the building be vacated until the building is in compliance.
9-1-16-200.11: ANALYSIS AND DESIGN:
The owner of a building subject to this Section shall cause the structure to comply with the following provisions.
9-1-16-200.11.1: WALL PANEL ANCHORAGE:
Concrete and masonry walls shall be anchored to all floors and roofs which provide lateral support for the wall. The anchorage shall provide a positive direct connection between the wall and floor or roof construction capable of resisting a horizontal forc e equal to 30 percent of the tributary wall weight for all buildings, and 45 percent of the tributary wall weight for essential buildings, or a minimum force of 250 pounds per linear foot of wall, 481
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whichever is greater. The required anchorage shall be based on the tributary wall panel assuming simple supports at floors and roof.
EXCEPTION: Alternate design may be approved by the Building and Safety Division when justified by well-established principles of mechanics.
9-1-16-200.11.2: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WALL ANCHORS AND CONTINUITY TIES:
The steel elements of the wall anchorage systems and continuity ties shall be designed by the allowable stress design method using a load factor of 1.7. The 1/3 stress increase permitted by 1976 UBC Section 1603.5 shall not be permitted for materials using allowable stress design methods. The strength design specified in 1994 UBC Section 1925.2, using a load factor of 2.0 in lieu of 1.4 for earthquake loading, shall be used for design of embedments in concrete. Wall anchors shall be provided to resist out -of-plane forces, independent of existing shear anchors.
EXCEPTION: Existing cast-in-place shear anchors may be used as wall anchors if the tie element can be readily attached to the anchors and if the engineer or architect can establish tension values for the existing anchors through the use of approved as -built plans or testing, and through analysis showing that the bolts are capable of resisting the total shear load while being acted upon by the maximum tension force due to earthquake.
Criteria for analysis and testing shall be determined by the Building Division.
Expansion anchors are not allowed without special approval of the Building Division.
Attaching the edge of plywood sheathing to steel ledgers is not considered as complying with the positive anchoring requirements of this Section; and attaching the edge of steel decks to steel ledgers is not considered as providing the positive anchorage of this Section unless testing and analysis are performed that establish shear values for the attachment perpendicular to the edge of the deck.
9-1-16-200.11.3: DEVELOPMENT OF ANCHOR LOADS INTO THE DIAPHRAGM:
Development of anchor loads into roof and floor diaphragms shall comply with 1994 UBC Section 1631.2.9.3.
EXCEPTION: If continuously tied girders are present, then the maximum spacing of the continuity ties is the greater of the girder spacing or 24 feet. In wood diaphragms, anchorage shall not be accomplished by use of toe nails or nails subject to withdrawal , nor shall wood ledgers, top plates or framing be used in cross -grain bending or cross - grain tension. The continuous ties required by 1976 UBC Section 1633.2.9.4 shall be in addition to the diaphragm sheathing.
Lengths of development of anchor loads in wood diaphragms shall be based on existing field nailing of the sheathing unless existing edge nailing is positively identified on the original construction plans or at the site.
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At reentrant corners, continuity collectors may be required for existing return walls not designed as shear walls, to develop into the diaphragm a force equal to the lesser of the rocking or shear capacity of the return wall, to the tributary shear by not exceeding the capacity of the diaphragm. Shear anchors for the return shall be commensurate with the collector force. If a truss or beam other than rafters or purlins is supported by the return wall or by a column integral with the return wall, an independent secondary column is required to support the roof or floor members whenever rocking of shear capacity of the return wall is governing.
The design for the seismic deflection of return walls, and fins/canopies at entrances, shall insure deflection compatibility with the diaphragm by either seismically isolating the element or attaching the element and integrating its load into the diaphragm.
9-1-16-200.11.4: ANCHORAGE AT PILASTERS:
Anchorage of pilasters shall be designed for the tributary wall anchoring load pursuant to Section 9-1-16-200.11.1
, considering the wall as a two- way slab. The pilasters or the walls immediately adjacent to the pilasters shall be anchored directly to the roof framing such that the existing vertical anchor bolts at the top of the pilasters are by-passed without causing tension or shear failure at the top of the pilasters.
EXCEPTION: If existing vertical anchor bolts at the top of the pilasters are used for the anchorage, then additional exterior confinement shall be provided.
The minimum anchorage at a floor or roof between the pilasters shall be that specified in Section 9-1-16-200.11.1
of this Section.
9-1-16-200.11.5: SYMMETRY:
Symmetry of connectors in the anchorage system is required. Eccentricity may be allowed when it can be shown that all components of forces are positively resisted and justified by calculations or tests.
9-1-16-200.11.6: MINIMUM ROOF MEMBER SIZE:
Wood members used to develop anchorage forces to the diaphragm must be at least 3x for new construction and replacement. All such members must be checked for gravity and earthquake as part of the wall anchorage system. For existing buildings, the member check shall be without the 1/3 stress increase pursuant to Section 9-1-16-200.11.2 .
9-1-16-200.11.7: COMBINATION OF ANCHOR TYPES:
To repair and retrofit existing buildings, a combination of different anchor types of different behavior or stiffness shall not be permitted. The capacity of the new and existing connectors cannot be added.
9-1-16-200.11.8: PROHIBITED ANCHORS:
Usage of connectors that were bent and/or stretched from the intended use shall be prohibited.
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9-1-16-200.11.9: CRACK AND DAMAGE REPAIRS, EVALUATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS:
The engineer shall report any observed structural conditions and structural damage that have imminent life safety effects on the buildings and recommend repairs. Evaluations and repairs shall be reviewed and approved by the Building and Safety Division. The engineer shall also evaluate the effects of alterations such as openings cut in existing wall panels without a permit that may present immediate life safety hazard and correct when necessary.
9-1-16-200.11.10: MISCELLANEOUS:
Existing mezzanines relying on the tilt-up walls for vertical and/or lateral support shall be anchored to the walls for the tributary mezzanine load. Walls depending on the mezzanine for lateral support shall be anchored per Sections 9-1-16-200.11.1, 9-1-16-
200.11.2 and 9-1-16-200.11.3.
EXCEPTION: Existing mezzanines that have independent lateral and vertical support need not be anchored to the walls. Existing interior masonry or concrete walls not designed as shear walls, that extend to the floor above or to the roof diaphragm shall also be anchored for out -of-plane forces per Sections 9-1-16-200.11.1, 9-1-16-
200.11.2 and 9-1-16-200.11.3 of this Code. In the in- plane direction, the walls may be isolated or shall be developed into the diaphragm for a lateral force equal to the lesser of the rocking or shear capacity of the wall, or the tributary shear but not exceeding the diaphragm capacity.
9-1-16-200.12: MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION:
All materials permitted by this Code, including their appropriate allowable stresses and those existing configurations of materials specified in this Code, may be utilized to meet the requirements of this Section.
9-1-16-200.13: INFORMATION REQUIRED ON PLANS:
The plans shall accurately reflect the results of the engineering investigation and design and show all pertinent dimensions and sizes for plan review and construction. In addition to the seismic analysis required elsewhere in this Section, the licensed engineer or architect responsible for the seismic analysis of the building shall record the following on the approved plans:
A. Floor plans and roof plans shall show existing framing construction, diaphragm construction, proposed wall anchors, cross -ties and collectors. Existing nailing, anchors, ties and collectors shall also be shown on the plans if these are part of the design, and these structural elements need to be verified in the field.
B. At elevations where there are alterations or damage, details shall show roof and floor heights, dimensions of openings, location and extent of existing damage, and proposed repair.
C. Typical wall panel sections with panel thickness, height, location of anchors shall be provided.
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D. Details shall include existing and new anchors and the method of development of anchor forces into the diaphragm framing; existing and/or new cross -ties; existing and/or new or improved support of roof and floor girders at pilasters or walls.
TABLE NO. 9-1-16-200-A RATING CLASSIFICATIONS
Classification/Occupant Load
Group I 300 or more Group II 30 to 299 Group
III
less than 30
TABLE NO. 9-1-16-200-B TIME LIMITS FOR COMPLIANCE
Obtain Building Permit
Within
Commence
Construction Complete Construction
365 days 545 days Three years
TABLE NO. 9-1-16-200-C SERVICE PRIORITIES
Rating/Minimum Time Period
Classification Before Service of Compliance Order
Group I 30 days Group II 1 year Group III 2 years
DIVISION 3. VOLUNTARY PRESCRIPTIVE PROVISIONS FOR SEISMIC
STRENGTHENING OF CRIPPLE WALLS AND SILL PLATE ANCHORAGE OF
LIGHT, WOOD-FRAME RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
9-1-16-A300: ADOPTION OF CODE:
Appendix A - Chapter A3 of Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the “California Existing Building Code,” which is part of the California Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted without local amendments by the City of Burbank and made a part of this Code for promoting public welfare and safety by reducing the risk of earthquake- induced damage to existing wood- frame residential buildings.
DIVISION 4. MANDATORY EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING
WOOD FRAME RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH SOFT, WEAK OR OPEN-FRONT
WALL LINES
9-1-16-400.1: PURPOSE:
The City of Burbank is located within the most seismically active area of the country exposing structures to the highest risk of damage due to earthquakes. The City is located in close proximity to the Verdugo Fault, Hollywood Fault, and the San Andreas fault and 485
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is therefore susceptible to the geological conditions of earthquake faults. The resulting structural damage in such areas can be severe.
The 1994 Northridge Earthquake caused considerable damage to buildings and structures located in the City of Burbank. Experts expect a massive earthquake on one of the faults under the City within the next 30 years and several earthquakes similar in intensity to the Northridge Earthquake during that same period.
The damage to buildings could expose occupants of these buildings to a potential life- safety risk in future earthquakes. The City of Burbank must protect its population and property and enforce the Building Code so as to provide effective protection for it s citizens.
Recent earthquakes, including the 1994 Northridge event, have demonstrated deficiencies in the structural performance of existing wood- framed multi-story buildings with soft, weak, or open front walls. More recent Building Codes have incorporated revisions to the seismic requirements that apply to the design and construction of new or altered buildings but did not mandate retrofit of existing “nonconforming” buildings that predated the revisions.
Pre-1978 buildings of this type are considered potentially hazardous and prone to significant damage, particularly along certain lines of the building at the ground floor, in moderate to major earthquakes. These buildings may lack adequate strength in thes e susceptible areas to prevent collapse.
The purpose of this section is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of earthquakes on existing wood-framed multi-story buildings with soft, weak, or open front walls designed under th e building codes in effect prior to the adoption of the 1978 California Building Standards Code. Such buildings have been categorized, based on past earthquakes, as being potentially hazardous and prone to significant damage, including possible collapse, in a moderate to major earthquake.
The provisions of this section are minimum standards for structural seismic resistance established primarily to reduce the risk of life loss or injury on both subject and adjacent properties. The requirement for compliance with these standards does not preclude the utilization, at the building owner’s option and expense, of more extensive strengthening method that might further prevent or limit loss of life or injury or building damage. This section shall not require existing electrical, plumbing, mechanical or fire -safety systems to be altered unless they constitute a hazard to life or property.
This section provides for the identification and classification of existing wood- framed multi-story buildings with soft, weak, or open front walls based on the current use of the building. Time periods and standards are also established under which these buildings 486
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are required to be structurally analyzed and strengthened for seismic resistance. Where the analysis determines structural deficiencies, this section requires the building to be strengthened.
9-1-16-400.2: SCOPE:
The provisions of this section shall apply to wood- framed multi -story residential -use buildings designed under building codes in effect prior to January 1, 1978, which, on the effective date of this section, have soft, weak, or open front walls at the ground floor as defined herein.
Single-family or duplex residential structures that qualify as Occupancy Group R -3 per the Building Code are exempt from the requirements of this section.
Notwithstanding any provision of the Building Code, compliance with this section shall not require existing electrical, plumbing, mechanical or fire- safety systems to be altered to comply with existing code unless they constitute a hazard to life or property. The existing electrical, plumbing, mechanical or fire-safety components shall comply with the Building Code if the seismic retrofit interferes with or alters any of these components. 9-1-16-400.2.1: RECIPROCITY:
Buildings that have been voluntarily retrofitted pursuant to Ordinance No. 3487 or 9-1-16- A400, prior to the effective date of this ordinance, are exempt from the requirements of this section. In such cases, the building owner shall submit permit documentation supplementing the screening report that validates that the building has been retrofitted and a building permit has been finalized for a soft, weak, or open front walls condition at the ground floor as defined herein.
9-1-16-400.3: DEFINITIONS:
Notwithstanding the applicable definitions, symbols and notations in the Building Code, the following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this section:
BUILDING CODE: refers to the current Building Code adopted by the City of Burbank.
ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT REPORT: is a report prepared by a civil or structural engineer or architect licensed by the State of California which shall include detailed and dimensioned drawings of the existing building and structural analysis of the existing conditions with supporting calculations to clarify the presence or absence of soft, weak, or open-front wall conditions of the subject building.
GROUND FLOOR: is any floor within the wood -frame portion of a building whose elevation is immediately accessible from an adjacent grade by vehicles or pedestrians.
The ground floor portion of the structure does not include any floor that is completely below adjacent grades.
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OPEN-FRONT WALL LINE: is an exterior wall line lacking sufficient vertical elements of the lateral force- resisting system, which then requires tributary seismic forces to be resisted by diaphragm rotation or requires excessive cantilever beyond parallel lines of shear walls. Diaphrag ms that cantilever more than twenty five percent (25%) of the distance between the first two adjacent parallel lines of lateral force resisting elements from which the diaphragm cantilevers shall be considered excessive. Cantilevers shall not exceed more t han six feet. Diaphragm cantilevers or exterior balconies of 6 feet or less in width shall not be considered excessive cantilevers.
OWNER OR BUILDING OWNER: is the person, individual(s), agent, firm, corporation, or entity having legal possession, equitable interest in the property, or rights to sanction evaluation or retrofit of a building.
RETROFIT: is an improvement of the seismic lateral force resisting system by alteration of the existing structural elements or addition of new structural elements.
SCREENING REPORT: is a city -standardized form completed and submitted by the building owner or their representative that identifies the appropriate construction, use, and other relevant characteristics of the subject building to confirm applicability of this ordinance.
SEISMIC DESIGN GUIDELINES: are current guidelines developed by the Building Official, which are intended to calibrate, delineate and detail technical requirements to be used for the retrofitting of buildings subject to this section.
SEISMIC RETROFIT CONSTRUCTION COSTS: are all costs directly related to the construction required to retrofit a building to comply with requirements of this section, including labor, material, equipment, and contractor services. The costs shall not include:
project management fees and expenses, architectural and engineering fees, testing and inspections fees, or permitting and processing fees.
SOFT WALL LINE: is a wall line, the lateral stiffness of which is less than what is required by story drift limitations or deformation compatibility requirements of this section. In lieu of the engineering analysis required by this section to determine whether a wall line’s lateral stiffness is less than the aforementioned story drift limitations or deformation compatibility requirements, a soft wall line may be defined as a wall line in a story where the wall stiffness is less than seventy percent (70%) of the stiffness of the exterior wall above for the direction under consideration.
STORY: as used in this section, is defined as the portion of a structure between the tops of two successive finished floor surfaces and, for the topmost story, from the top of the floor finish to the top of the roof structural element, but also includes any basement or underfloor space of a building exceeding four feet in height. 488
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STORY STRENGTH: is the total strength of all seismic -resisting elements sharing the same story shear in the direction under consideration.
WALL LINE: is any length of a wall along a principal axis of the building used to provide resistance to lateral loads.
WEAK WALL LINE: is a deficiency of a Wall Line at the Ground Floor in which the wall strength is less than eighty percent (80%) of the strength of the wall above in the direction under consideration.
9-1-16-400.4: COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Upon the issuance of an order as identified in this section, for each building structure identified in that order, the following requirements apply:
1. The owner or appropriate representative of each building within the scope of this section shall be responsible for the completion and submission of a screening report which addresses and clearly identifies all relevant characteristics of the subject building; and
2. The owner shall cause the building to be structurally altered to conform to such standards at their own cost. The owner shall engage a civil or structural engineer or architect licensed by the State of California to prepare, stamp, and sign the following for submission to the City:
a. A structural analysis with calculations for proposed structural alterations of the building necessary to comply with the minimum requirements of this section; and b. Construction documents that include all plans, notes, details, and specifications that fully identify the requirements of the necessary construction efforts for compliance with this section.
B. After plans are submitted and approved by the Building Official, the owner shall obtain a building permit to commence and complete the required construction within the time limits set forth in this section. These time limits shall begin to run from t he date the compliance order is served, January 10, 2025.
9-1-16-400.5: TIME PERIOD FOR COMPLIANCE:
Within the timeframes specified in Table 9- 1-16-400.5 from the date the order is issued, January 10, 2025, the Owner of any building that is subject to the provisions of this section is responsible for ensuring the completion of the appropriate scope of work. The screening form shall demonstrate whether the structure conforms to the earthquake design provisions contained in this section. Minimum form requirements shall be as specified by the Building Official. Buildings determined to be outside of the scope of this section based on the screening form, shall not be required to be retrofitted. 489
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Table 9-1-16-400.5
SOFT-STORY SEISMIC RETROFIT COMPLIANCE TIMELINE
Milestone
Submit
Screening
Form
Submit
Engineered
Plans
Plans
Approved
Obtain
Permit and
Begin
Constructio
n
Complete
Constructio
n
Time from
Notice
Date –
January
10, 2025
1 year –
January
12, 2026
2 years –
January 11,
2027
3 years –
January
10, 2028
4 years –
January 10,
2029
5 years –
January 10,
2030
9-1-16-400.6: COMPLIANCE ORDER:
9-1-16-400.6.1: ISSUANCE OF ORDER:
When the Building Official determines that a building is within the scope of this section, the Building Official shall issue an order as described in Section 9-1- 16-400.6.2 to the Owner of the building.
9-1-16-400.6.2: CONTENTS OF ORDER:
The order shall specify that the Building Official has determined that the subject structure is within the scope of this section and may therefore be required to meet the seismic strengthening provisions of this section. The order shall set forth the Owner’s alternatives and time limits for compliance with this section.
9-1-16-400.6.3: SERVICE OF ORDER:
The order shall be in writing and shall be sent via USPS Certified mail in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and addressed to the Owner as shown on the last equalized assessment roll.
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9-1-16-400.6.4: FAILURE TO RECEIVE ORDER:
Failure of any Owner to receive an order as indicated in this section shall not relieve the Owner from compliance with this section.
9-1-16-400.6.5: APPEAL/EXEMPTION FROM ORDER:
Upon completion of the screening report confirming applicability of the ordinance, the owner may appeal the Building Official’s determination. If the building is presumed to not be subject to this section due to a lack of any soft, weak, or open- front wall lines, an engineering assessment report may be prepared by a civil or structural engineer or architect licensed by the State of California and submitted to the Building Official for consideration of acceptance, at the owner’s expense. If the engineering assessment finds that the building does not meet the criteria of a soft, weak, or open front along any of the grade-level wall lines, an engineering exemption may be requested. The Building Official shall review completed engineering assessment reports to determine if an engineering exemption is warranted and provide a decision of approval or denial to the owner in writing. The decision of the Building Official regarding the engineering exemption shall be served on the Owner in compliance with section 9-1-14-400.6.3.
9-1-16-400.6.6: RECORDATION:
If an Owner of a building that has been determined to be within the scope of this Article has failed to comply with the requirements of this section within the time limits provided in Table A, the Building Official may record in the office of the Los Angel es County Recorder a certificate stating that the subject building is within the scope of this Article and requires seismic retrofit.
Once the building has been retrofitted to comply with this section, the Building Official shall record a Certificate indicating that the subject building no longer is in violation of this section.
9-1-16-400.6.6: EXTENSIONS:
At any point after the completion of the screening report and the construction plans have been submitted and approved, an owner of a building may apply to the Building Official for an extension of the construction time limits as stated in this section. The Building Official may grant one or more extensions of additional time, for periods not more than 180 days each, to comply with the requirements of this section, so long as the Owner provides the following: 1) the Owner has demonstrated a good faith effort to meet the 491
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requirements of this section; and 2) the Owner includes a proposed schedule for the remaining scope of work for the project. The granting of an extension shall not exempt nor postpone compliance with the provisions set forth section 9 -1-16-400.7 or 9-1-16- 400.12.2.
9-1-16-400.7: OCCUPANCY AND TENANT ADVISORY:
9-1-16-400.7.1: NOTICE OF ORDER:
The owner or person in charge or control of a building within the scope of this section shall, within 1 year after the service of a compliance order, post in a conspicuous place at the entrance of the building, on a sign not less than 8- 1/2" x 11", the fol lowing statement, printed in not less than 30-point bold type:
The City of Burbank has ordered the owner of this building to bring the building into compliance with the provisions of Burbank Municipal Code section 9 -1-16-400, which relate to earthquake safety.
The sign shall remain posted until the structural alterations bringing the building into compliance with the provisions of this section are completed and approved by the Building Official. If the Building Official approves an exemption that demonstrates that a building is not subject to the provisions of this section, these sign requirements shall no longer be applicable to that building.
9-1-16-400.7.2: NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION:
Upon issuance of the building permit, the owner or person in charge or control of a building within the scope of this section shall post a notice that includes the information for the project as determined by the City, including the scope of work, expected duration, contact information for a representative of the contractor, and construction hours. The text format, signage size, and signage location shall be approved by the Building Official.
9-1-16-400.8: ANALYSIS AND DESIGN:
9-1-16-400.8.1: SCOPE OF ANALYSIS:
As required by this section, the alteration, repair, replacement or addition of structural elements and their connections shall meet the minimum strength and stiffness requirements in conformance with the current Building Code except as modified herein.
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lines to and including the foundation. Stories above the soft, weak, or open wall lines shall be considered in the analysis but need not be modified. Engineer shall investigate existing conditions as applicable for the required analysis including performing initial material testing and verification of existing conditions. Minimum investigation requirements shall be specified by the Building Official.
9-1-16-400.8.2: DESIGN BASE SHEAR AND DESIGN PARAMETERS:
The design force in a given direction shall not be less than 75% of the design base shear as determined based on the seismic provisions of ASCE 7 and design provisions as specified by the current Seismic Design Guidelines. The structure shall be analyzed and/or strengthened in order to mitigate each soft, weak, or open-front wall line deficiency as defined in 9-1-16-400.3.
9-1-16-400.8.3: LIMITATIONS TO LATERAL FORCE-RESISTING SYSTEMS:
Strengthening systems with concrete shear walls, masonry shear walls, or steel braced frames shall not be permitted unless a full story analysis is performed and includes the proper consideration of actual diaphragm stiffness torsional behavior.
9-1-16-400.8.4: HORIZONTAL STRUCTURAL IRREGULARITIES IN BUILDINGS WITH 3 OR MORE STORIES:
Structures with three or more stories and having horizontal structural irregularities of type 2, 3, 4, or 5 as listed in ASCE 7 Table 12.3- 1 (“Horizontal Structural Irregularities”) shall be altered to meet the additional requirements of those sections ref erenced in the table for the soft, weak, or open-front wall lines being considered.
9-1-16-400.8.5: ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS, BASE SHEAR, AND DESIGN PARAMETERS:
The Building Official may approve alternate analysis and/or design methodologies that meet the same performance intent as those prescribed by this Article and that achieve the objectives established by this section. Design criteria shall be submitted to the Building Official for review and approval prior to submission of plans. 493
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Alternatively, the structure may be retrofitted per Appendix A4 of the California Existing Building Code, provided the entire Story is analyzed and/or strengthened in order to mitigate each soft, weak, or open-front wall line deficiency as defined in 9-1-16-400.3.
9-1-16-400.8.6: STORY DRIFT LIMITATIONS:
The calculated story drift for each retrofitted wall line shall not exceed the allowable deformation compatible with all vertical load-resisting elements and 0.025 times the story height. Drift calculations shall be in accordance with ASCE 7 requirements and design provisions as approved by the Building Official.
9-1-16-400.8.7: POLE/CANTILEVER COLUMN SYSTEMS:
For retrofitted systems where the lateral resistance along a soft, weak, or open-front wall line is provided by pole/cantilever column elements, a minimum of two pole/columns elements are required separated by a minimum clear distance of 8-feet.
The effects of rotation and soil stiffness shall be included in the calculated story drift where lateral loads are resisted by vertical elements where required depth of embedment is determined by pole formulas or as specified by an approved geotechnical investigation report.
9-1-16-400.8.8: ELEMENTS NOT PART OF THE LATERAL FORCE -RESISTING SYSTEM:
The requirements of the Building Code shall apply, except as modified herein. All structural framing elements along and immediately adjacent to the retrofitted lines and their connections where not required by the design to be part of the lateral force resisting system shall be designed and detailed to be adequate to maintain support of design dead plus live loads when subject to the expected deformations caused by seismic forces. The stress analysis of cantilever columns shall use an effective length factor of 2.1 for the direction normal to the axis of the beam.
9-1-16-400.8.9: TIES, CONTINUITY, AND COLLECTORS:
All parts of the structure included in the scope of analysis shall be interconnected and the connections shall be capable of resisting the seismic forces created by the parts being connected in accordance with the current Building Code. 494
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9-1-16-400.8.10: ANCHORAGE OF CONCRETE OR MASONRY STRUCTURAL WALLS TO DIAPHRAGMS:
When using new masonry or concrete walls to meet the requirements of this section, proper in-plane and out-of-plane anchorage of walls into the diaphragm shall be provided in accordance with the current Building Code.
9-1-16-400.9: OTHER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
Other applicable development standards within this Code shall remain in effect for proposed retrofits required to bring a structure into compliance with this section. Any proposed deviations from established development standards must be presented in writing and on appropriate construction documents. The acceptability of any deviations shall be at the discretion of the Building Official.
9-1-16-400.10: INFORMATION REQUIRED ON PLANS:
9-1-16-400.10.1: GENERAL:
For existing and new construction, the plans and specifications shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature, design methodology, and extent of the proposed work and to show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this section and other applicable sections of the Building Code.
9-1-16-400.10.2: ENGINEER’S STATEMENT:
The responsible engineer or architect shall provide the following statements on the approved plans:
I am responsible for designing this building’s seismic strengthening in compliance with the minimum standards of the Mandatory Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Wood Frame Residential Buildings with Soft, Weak, or Open-Front Wall Lines (Title 9 , Chapter
1, Article 16, Division 4).
9-1-16-400.10.3: OWNER’S STATEMENT:
Unless the entire building has been evaluated and retrofitted as needed to meet the full intent of the current Building Code, the Owner shall provide and sign the following statement on the cover of the drawings:
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I, ______________, understand the seismic evaluation and strengthening performed under this project complies with the Mandatory Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Wood Frame Residential Buildings with Soft, Weak, or Open- Front Wall Lines (Title 9 , Chapter 1, Article 16, Division 4) which is intended to improve the performance of the building during a seismic event. I understand the entire building has not been evaluated nor strengthened for other potential structural deficiencies that may cause a life safety concern, injury, or property damage risk resulting from a seismic event.
9-1-16-400.10.4: QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
The approved plans shall include notes which clearly identify all project -specific requirements for material testing, special inspections, structural observations, and the proper installation of newly added materials.
9-1-16-400.11: QUALITY ASSURANCE:
9-1-16-400.11.1: STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS:
All structures regulated by this section require structural observation during construction.
The Owner shall employ the engineer or architect responsible for the structural design, or another engineer or architect designated by the engineer or qualified architect responsible for the structural design, to perform structural observation as defined in the Building Code.
9-1-16-400.11.2: SPECIAL INSPECTIONS:
Special inspections shall be provided as required by the Building Code. Additional inspections shall be noted on drawings as required by Building Official.
9-1-16-400.12: VIOLATIONS/PENALTIES:
9-1-16-400.12.1: VIOLATIONS:
It shall be unlawful for any person to own, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or portion thereof, or cause the same to be done, contrary to, or in violation of, any of the provisions of this section. Violations of this section are subject to the provisions of 1-1-105 of this code.
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If the owner of the subject building fails to comply with any order issued by the Building Official pursuant to this section within any of the time limits set forth in 9- 1-16-400.5, or within any additional time limits as may have been granted per this sec tion, the subject building shall be deemed to be in violation and subject to penalties per 9-1-16-400-12.3.
9-1-16-400.12.2: RECORDATION OF VIOLATIONS:
Pursuant to violations of this section, the Building Official may record in the office of the Los Angeles County recorder a certificate stating that the subject building is in violation of the terms of this section and requires seismic retrofit.
Once the building has been retrofitted to comply with this section, the Building Official shall record a Certificate indicating that the subject building no longer is in violation of this section.
9-1-16-400.12.3: PENALTIES:
In addition to the penalties provided in Section 1-1-105 of this code, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of this section shall be subject to 1-1-108 of this code and issuance of administrative citations as established in 1-1-108.1 of this code. The Building Official may order that the building be vacated until the building is in compliance.
9-1-16-400.13: APPLICABILITY/SERVICEABILITY:
9-1-16-400.13.1: INTERNAL CONFLICTS:
Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Where, in any specific case, different sub- sections of this section specify different materials, methods of construction, or o ther requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
9-1-16-400.13.2: OTHER LAWS:
The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.
9-1-16-400.13.3: CODES AND REFERENCES:
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The provisions of the codes and standards referenced in this section shall be considered part of the requirements of this section to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
Where there are conflicts between the provisions of this section and the provisions of any referenced code or standard, the provisions of this section shall apply.
9-1-16-400.14: COSTS RECOVERY:
9-1-16-400.14.1: PASS-THROUGH COSTS:
Upon completion of seismic retrofit work and finalization of the corresponding building permit, property owners are authorized to implement a temporary surcharge to recover up to 50% of total seismic retrofit construction costs divided equally among all rental units.
The monthly surcharge applied to each unit shall not exceed $51 per unit and may be collected for a maximum period of 120 months. In no event shall the surcharge be levied beyond 120 months from when the date the building permit for the retrofit is finalized.
Before implementing any surcharge to recover seismic retrofit construction costs, property owners must provide written notification to tenants containing the following information:
a. The total seismic retrofit construction costs incurred. b. The specific amount of the pass-through surcharge. c. The duration for which the surcharge will be collected.
Property owners are responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive records that justify and track the surcharge and must disclose the surcharge as a separate line item on new leases. Such records must be available for inspection as necessary by relevant authorities.
DIVISION 5. EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE REPAIR OF WELDED STEEL MOMENT
FRAME BUILDINGS
9-1-16-500: EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE REPAIR OF WELDED STEEL MOMENT FRAME BUILDINGS:
9-1-16-500.1: PURPOSE:
The City of Burbank is within CBC Seismic Zone 4. This zone is the highest risk for damaging earthquakes. Approximately 30 percent of the City is categorized as an "Active Fault Near Source Zone" (ICBO, California Department of Conservation-Division of Mines and Geology). The Near-Source Zone is an area within two kilometers of an active fault (Class A or B) capable of producing a major earthquake. The Verdugo Fault and the Hollywood Fault are the near -source influences for the City (both are Class B faults ). A 498
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Near-Source Zone is subject to the largest and most damaging ground acceleration and velocity produced in a seismic event. The resulting structural damage in a near -source zone is generally severe.
The 1994 Northridge Earthquake caused considerable damage to buildings and structures located in the City of Burbank. Experts expect a massive earthquake on one of the faults under the City within the next 30 years and several earthquakes similar in intensity to the Northridge Earthquake during that same period.
Studies have been conducted on the earthquake damage by structural engineers from numerous state and city agencies and the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC). These engineers have determined that welded steel moment frame buildings located in earthquake- damaged areas were severely impacted by the Northridge Earthquake and its aftershocks.
Section 9-1-16-500
is in response to the discovery of unexpected and unprecedented damage to welded steel moment frame (WSMF) structures in the Northridge Earthquake.
This serious damage was revealed only after detailed structural inspections were performed. In many cases, buildings with significant structural damage showed no outward signs of distress. Given the lack of visual and superficial clues, such as a permanent drift or damaged architectural elements, property owners and building occupants are unaware of the risk to safety and the serious consequences of hidden damage to welded steel moment frames.
Inspection of the WSMF building stock in the City of Los Angeles revealed significant and widespread damage due to the Northridge Earthquake of 1994, when evaluated in accordance with SAC/FENIA guidelines. Sixty percent, or 150, of the buildings within the scope of the City of Los Angeles Repair Ordinance had significant WSMF structural damage requiring repairs. The buildings in Burbank were subjected to similar earthquake forces and ground motions as these damaged buildings in Los Angeles. A building with a damaged WSMF has little or no capacity to resist further earthquake forces.
The Building Code does not allow a welded steel moment frame building to be maintained with damaged connections. It is necessary to insure that repairs to these welded steel moment frame buildings are performed in an expeditious manner.
The damage to these welded steel moment frame buildings could expose occupants of these buildings to potential life-safety risks in future earthquakes, and the City of Burbank must protect its population and property and enforce the Building Code so as to provide effective protection to all its citizens.
Thus, the purpose of this ordinance is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of earthquakes on welded steel moment frame buildings.
9-1-16-500.2: SCOPE:
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Section 9-1-16-500 shall be applicable to buildings of more than one story of welded steel moment frame design if construction of the building began before January 17, 1994, provided, however, that the following buildings are exempt from the requirements of this Section
9-1-16-500:
A. Any single-family dwelling (CBC R-3 occupancy),
B. Detached one- or two-story dwellings of CBC R-I occupancy, and
C. Detached apartment houses containing fewer than five dwelling units and used solely for residential purpose.
9-1-16-500.3: DEFINITIONS:
CONNECTION: Combination of joints used to transmit forces between two or more members categorized by the amount and type of force transferred (moment, shear, end reaction).
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING: An approved in-situ procedure for examining material continuity, including but not limited to: Liquid Dye Penetrant Test, Magnetic Particle Test, Radiographic Test, Ultrasonic Test.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: A person authorized to use the title of structural engineer under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 6700
) of Division 3 of the Business and
Professions Code.
WELDED STEEL MOMENT FRAME: A plane (or nearly so) frame structure deriving lateral load stability from rigid interconnection of the beams and columns. Rigid connections may consist either of fully welded connections or connections which are partially welde d and bolted. This includes both ordinary moment -resisting frames and special moment-resisting frames as defined by the California Building Code.
9-1-16-500.4: INSPECTION AND REPAIR REQUIRED:
A. Structural Analysis and Inspection Report.
The owner of each building within the scope of this Section 9-1-16-500 shall, upon
service of an inspection order, cause a structural analysis and inspection report of the building to be prepared by a structural engineer.
The structural analysis and inspection report shall contain the results of an analytical or numerical analysis of the building with the number and location of connections identified as requiring inspection based on the results of such analysis. The number and location of connections to be inspected shall be selected by the structural engineer and approved by the Building Official prior to inspection.
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Inspection and test procedures shall follow guidelines established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Applied Technology Council (ATC), and SAC Steel Project. The Building Official shall verify the analysis and inspection procedures comply with these guidelines.
The final structural analysis and inspection report shall include the result of any nondestructive tests and the results of other approved methods of testing connections, shall state whether or not the building has damage to these connections, and shall identify the damaged connections.
If no repairs are indicated in the structural analysis and inspection report, the report shall demonstrate that the building’s welded steel moment frame structural elements are without damage that may reduce the moment resisting capacity of the structural elements below the building’s original minimum design requirements.
If the structural analysis and inspection report indicate that the welded steel moment frame structure of the building is damaged, the report shall include plans and procedures prepared by a structural engineer for the repair of such damage. The repair plans shall indicate the repairs necessary for the structure to meet the standards for strength under which the building was originally designed.
The structural analysis and inspection report must be submitted to the Building Official within 12 months after the service of an inspection order. The structural analysis inspection report is subject to approval by the Building Official.
B. Repair of Damage.
If the structural analysis and inspection report indicates that the welded steel moment frame structure of the building is damaged, the owner of such building shall cause the structure to be repaired to the standards for strength under which the building was originally designed. After repair plans are submitted and approved by the Building Official, the owner shall, within 18 months of the service of the inspection order, obtain a building permit for the necessary repairs. The repairs shall be completed within 24 months after the service of the inspection order.
9-1-16-500.5: TYPES OF DAMAGE:
Types of damage which may reduce the moment resisting capacity of welded steel moment frame structures below minimum design safety criteria include but are not limited to:
A. Column to beam connection weld discontinuities detectable by visual inspection or non-destructive testing that are not termed defects per the criteria given in the Welding Code. Weld defects resulting in discontinuity and loss of connection strength below design criteria. Cracked or damaged shear tab or weld.
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B. Panel zone damage such as fracture, buckle, or yield of continuity plate, yield or ductile deformation of web, full or partial depth fracture in web or doubler plate, severed column.
C. Incipient flange crack, flange tearout or divot, lamellar flange tearing, column splice failure, buckled flange, full or partial flange crack in or outside of heat affected zone.
9-1-16-500.6: NO ALTERATIONS PERMITTED UNTIL BUILDING REPAIRED:
Once an inspection order has been served, buildings within the scope of this Section 9-
1-16-500 m ay not be structurally altered, remodeled or added to without first complying with the provisions of this Section 9-1-16-500, unless the Building Official determines that the alteration is minor in nature.
9-1-16-500.7: INSPECTION ORDER:
A. The Building Official shall issue a written inspection order to the record owner of each building within the scope of this Section 9-1-16-500
and shall also mail a copy to the
person, if any, occupying or otherwise in real or apparent charge and control of the building.
B. The order shall be served either personally or by mail and shall contain:
1. The street address and legal description sufficient for identification of the building.
2. A statement that the Building Official has found the building to be within the scope of Section 9-1-16-500
.
3. An order to prepare and submit to the Building Official a structural analysis and inspection report as required pursuant to Section 9-1-16-500.4.
4. A statement specifying the appeal rights of the owner as contained in Section 9-1-16-500.9.
C. The order shall be served and contents recorded in accordance with the provisions of Subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of Article 13 of this Code.
9-1-16-500.8: REPAIR ORDER:
A. The Building Official shall issue a written repair order to the record owner of a damaged building directing the owner to repair any damage to the Welded Steel Moment Frame based on the structural analysis and nondestructive testing recommendations approved by the Building Official and shall mail a copy of such repair order to the person, if any, occupying or otherwise in real or apparent charge and control of the building.
B. The repair order shall be served either personally or by mail and shall contain:
1. The street address and legal description sufficient for identification of the building.
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2. A statement that the Building Official has found the building to be within the scope of Section 9-1-16-500.
3. An order to secure permits, physically commence, and to complete all work necessary to meet the repair recommendations proposed in the approved structural analysis and inspection report.
4. A statement specifying the appeal rights of the owner as contained in Section 9-1-16-500.9.
C. The order shall be served and contents recorded in accordance with the provisions of Article 13 of this Code.
9-1-16-500.9: APPEAL FROM ORDERS:
A. The owner may request that the Building Official reconsider the Building Official’s determination that the building is within the scope of this Section 9-1-16-500 by
submitting building plans to the Building Official that clearly establish that the building’s structural systems and connections are not of welded steel moment frame design. Further, the owner may appeal the Building Official’s determination that the building is within the scope of this Section
9-1-16-500 to the Board of Building and
Fire Code Appeals. Reasons for a building’s exemption from this Section 9-1-16- 500 s hall be limited to:
1. the building is not of welded steel moment frame design; or
2. construction of the building began after January 17, 1994.
Such appeal shall be filed within 60 calendar days from the service of the inspection order and shall clearly and concisely state the grounds for such appeal. Any materials that the appellant wishes considered by the Board shall be submitted to the Board 14 calendar days before the hearing. If no request for reconsideration and no appeal are filed within 30 days of the service of the inspection order, the building shall be considered to be within the scope of this Section 9-1-16-500 .
B. Appeals or requests for modification from any other determinations, orders, or actions of the Building Official pursuant to this section shall be made in accordance with the procedures established in Section 9-1-1-113 of this Code.
9-1-16-500.10: TIME EXTENSIONS:
An owner of a building may apply to the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals for an extension of the time limits to submit a plan for repair to the building and obtain the necessary permits and the time limit to complete the repairs to the building. The Board may grant an applicant an extension of up to 12 months additional time to comply with these requirements provided the applicant has demonstrated a good faith effort to meet the requirements of this Section 9-1-16-500
. A maximum of three such extensions may
be granted for a total extension of up to three years. In no case, shall the time for completion of repairs exceed five years from the service of the inspection order.
9-1-16-500.11: ENFORCEMENT:
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If an owner of a building subject to this Section 9-1-16-500 does not comply with any order issued by the Building Official pursuant to this section within any time limits set forth in this section, the Building Official may order the entire building vacated and that the building remain vacated until such order has been complied with.”
Section 3. Amendment to B.M.C. Title 9, Chapter 2. Chapter 2 (Fire Prevention) of Title 9 (Building Regulations) of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby repealed, provided however that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violations of said Chapter occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. Chapter 2 of Title 9 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby replaced as follows:
“CHAPTER 2. RESERVED”
Section 4. Environmental. This Ordinance is categorically exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed Ordinance would have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 5. Prior References. Prior references in the Burbank Municipal Code to the former 2022 California Building Code with all its parts shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the new codes being proposed for adoption.
Section 6. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, sections, or applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end each phrase, section, sentence, or word is declared to be severable.
Section 7. Certification and Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and cause the City Attorney Synopsis of this Ordinance to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within fourteen (14) days of adoption, published and circulated in the City of Burbank, California. The City Clerk shall insert the appropriate Council resolution number making the necessary findings for the building code amendments as applicable in this ordinance.
Section 8. Execution. The City Manager or their designee, including the Building Official, is authorized to execute any action necessary to codify these sections, amendments thereto, and revisions into the BMC.
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Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective at 12:01 a.m.
January 1, 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of ________________, 2025.
__________________________
Nikki Perez
Mayor
Approved as to Form
Attest: Office of the City Attorney
__________________________ By: _______________________ Kimberley Clark, City Clerk Ray Johal
Senior Assistant City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF BURBANK )
I, Kimberley Clark , City Clerk of the City of Burbank, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. ________ was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Burbank at its regular meeting held on the __ day of ______ 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
I further certify that said Synopsis was published as required by law in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Burbank, California on the ____ day of _______________________, 2025.
_____________________________
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2025
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ARE
REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL
CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, TOPOGRAPHICAL, OR
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK FINDS:
A. Certain building standards and other related model codes are adopted by the State of California, as set forth in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and are known as the “California Building Standards Code.” The California Building Standards Code consists of the California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Wildland- Urban Interface Code, California Historical Building Code, California Fire Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, and California Referenced Standards Code.
B. The California Building Standards Code becomes applicable to the City of Burbank upon its effective date unless amended by the City pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.
C. Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 authorizes the City to make reasonably necessary changes or modifications to the State adopted building codes, including the California Building Standards Code, based on local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmental conditions.
D. Prior to making such changes, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires the City Council to make express findings of the necessity for the modifications to the building standards contained in the California Building Standards Code.
E. The Council of the City of Burbank has determined that modifications to the California Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, as described herein, are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmental conditions, and hereby makes express findings of the necessity for such modifications.
F. The City has previously adopted by reference portions of prior editions of the California Building Standards Code and International Property Maintenance Code, with local amendments, additions, and deletions thereto. The City desires to reaffirm as provided in Title 9 of the Burbank Municipal Code that it has adopted by reference the most current versions of the California Building Standards Code and International Property Maintenance Code and is not subject to the provisions of the 2025 California 506
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Building Standards Code where such provisions are modified specifically to address local conditions in the City of Burbank and were in effect prior to 10/01/2025.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK RESOLVES:
Section 1. Incorporation of Findings. The City Council of the City of Burbank hereby finds that the above findings are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2. Express Findings. In support of these modifications and changes, the City Council hereby expressly finds that the following amendments and modifications to building standards contained in the 2025 California Building Standards Code, as adopted by the City, are reasonably necessary due to the following local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmental conditions in the case of amendments to the California Green Building Standards Code:
(1) General Findings
(a) The presence of the Verdugo Mountains at the eastern border of the City allows wind patterns during certain climatic conditions and certain periods of the year. Further, intermittent Santa Ana wind conditions occur from September to March allowing conditions that create the potential for high velocity winds with high temperature. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but limited to, those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Niño (or La Niña) subtropical -like weather. (Climatic)
(b) The City of Burbank is located within the Verdugo– San Fernando Valley region of Southern California, which regularly experiences extreme arid conditions and prolonged periods of severe drought. These conditions contribute to dangerously dry brush and vegetation in the Wildland– Urban Interface of the Verdugo Hills, an area identified as a Fire Hazard Severity Zone by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Recent wildfires such as the Palisades, Eaton, and Bethany fires underscore the growing threat these conditions pose to nearby communities and highlight the ongoing risk of wildfire ignition and spread in similarly vulnerable regions like Burbank. (Climatic)
(c) The Safety Element of the General Plan identifies earthquake fault risk in the City due to faults located within and nearby the City boundaries such as the Verdugo Fault, the Santa Monica- Hollywood-Raymond Fault and the San Andreas Fault. The close proxim ity of these and other faults are capable of producing earthquakes, foreshocks and aftershocks of significant magnitude and intensity that require a higher order to seismic resilience in building design and construction. (Geological)
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(d) The Los Angeles region has a vast and complex network of earthquake faults. Some of these faults, like the previously unknown Northridge Fault are blind thrust faults that earth scientists believe are capable of intense ground shaking similar or greater i n size than the January 17, 1994, Northridge Earthquake. The unpredictable locations of these blind thrust faults heighten regional seismic hazards and present a growing danger to public safety. (Geological)
(e) The Safety Element of the General Plan also identifies areas within the City having liquefiable soils that have the potential of allowing greater damage to building structures in an earthquake. Liquefaction is a very destructive secondary effect of strong seismic shaking where a loss of bearing strength occurs along with ground oscillations in the supporting soils. (Geological)
(f) Several existing buildings are located on parcels in the City of Burbank on hilly terrain with slopes that create grading, drainage, foundation, infrastructure, utility and emergency access challenges. (Topographical)
(g) As a result of climate change, extreme heat events in California and the Los Angeles region are becoming more frequent, more intense, and longer lasting, with the trend expected to continue as climate change worsens. Extreme heat can exacerbate heat -related illnesses and deaths, while also affecting communities indirectly through energy disruption and spikes in energy prices, impacting affordability. (Climatic and Environmental)
(2) Specific Findings
(h) The City of Burbank 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 1994 Northridge Earthquake, the 1987 Whittier Narrows Earthquake, the 1971 San Fernando Earthquake and the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake. Additionally, the topography within the City of Burbank includes significant hillsides with narrow and winding access that makes timely response by fire suppression vehicles challenging and difficult. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Niño (or La Niña) subtropical-like weather.
This region is especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and microorganisms.
1. 9-1-2- 1206.4.1: ALTERNATE SOUND TRANSMISSION CONTROL ASSEMBLIES
FOR NEW SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, Chapter 12. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to provide construction standards to meet allowable interior noise levels and is necessary based on local environmental conditions.
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2. 9-1-2- 1403.3.3: WOOD SHAKES AND SHINGLES PROHIBITED Modification to CBSC Part 2, Chapter 14. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for siding and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
3. 9-1-2- 1403.3.4: EXISTING WOOD EXTERIOR REPAIRS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, Chapter 14. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for siding and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
4. 9-1-2- 1404.2: WEATHER PROTECTION
Modification to CBSC Part 2, Chapter 14. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for siding and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
5. 9-1-2- 1405.1.1: COMBUSTIBLE WALL COVERINGS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, Chapter 14. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for siding and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
6. 9-1-2- 1501.1.1: WOOD ROOFS PROHIBITED
Modification to CBSC Part 2, Chapter 15. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for roofing and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
7. 9-1-2- 1507.8: WOOD SHINGLES
Modification to CBSC Part 2, Chapter 15. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for roofing and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
8. 9-1-2- 1507.9: WOOD SHAKES
Modification to CBSC Part 2, Chapter 15. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for roofing and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
9. 9-1-2- 1512.3: ROOF RECOVER
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materials for roofing and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
10. 9-1-2-1512.3.1: ROOF RECOVERING OVER WOOD SHINGLES OR SHAKES Modification to CBSC Part 2, Chapter 15. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for roofing and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
11. 9-1-2-1613.8: AMENDMENTS TO ASCE 7
Modification to CBSC Part 2, Chapter 16. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit mixed structural system to two stories is intended to improve quality of construction and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
The proposed modification to require special anchorage of the diaphragm to the wall and limit the allowable shear will address and clarify special needs for concrete and masonry construction with flexible wood diaphragm and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
The proposed modification to omit the importance factor in the equation ensures that a safe seismic separation distance is maintained for important facilities from adjoining structures and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
12. 9-1-2-1613.9: SEISMIC DESIGN PROVISIONS FOR HILLSIDE BUILDINGS Modification to CBSC Part 2, Chapter 16. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification establishes design parameters to better mitigate and limit property damage that are the results of increased seismic forces which are imparted upon hillside buildings and structures is necessary based on local geological and topographical conditions.
13. 9-1-2-1613.10: SUSPENDED CEILINGS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, Chapter 16. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification requiring safe design and construction requirements for ceiling suspension systems to resist seismic loads is intended to minimize the amount of damage within a building and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
14. 9-1-2-1704.6: STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, §§ 1704.6, 1704.6.1. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to require the registered design professional in responsible charge for the structural design to observe the construction will help ensure acceptable standards of workmanship 510
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are provided and to improve the quality of the observation and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
15. 9-1-2-1705.3: CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 1705.3. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to require special inspection for concrete with a compressive strength greater than 2,500 psi will improve quality of control during construction and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
16. 9-1-2-1705.13: SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR SEISMIC RESISTANCE Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 1705.13. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to require special inspections for detached one- or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E and F will help ensure that acceptable standards of workmanship and quality of construction are provided and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
17. 9-1-2-1807.1.4: PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION SYSTEMS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 1807.1.4. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood for foundation support or retaining earth lateral pressure as well as limit prescriptive design provisions will mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding environment and is necessary based on local climatic and geological conditions.
18. 9-1-2-1807.1.6: PRESCRIPTIVE DESIGN OF CONCRETE AND MASONRY
FOUNDATION WALLS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 1807.1.6. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to prohibit prescriptive design provisions for foundation walls is due to plain concrete having performed poorly in withstanding the cyclic forces resulting from seismic events. Requiring the walls to be designed by a registered design professional will ensure that the proper analysis of the structure takes into account the surrounding condition.
These changes are necessary due to local geological conditions.
19. 9-1-2-1807.2: RETAINING WALLS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 1807.2. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood foundation systems as well as limit prescriptive design provisions will mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood destroying organisms and is necessary based on local climatic and geological conditions.
20. 9-1-2-1809.3: STEPPED FOOTINGS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 1809.3. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to require minimum 511
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reinforcement in stepped footings is intended to improve performance of buildings and structures and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
21. 9-1-2-1809.7: PRESCRIPTIVE FOOTINGS FOR LIGHT -FRAME
CONSTRUCTION
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 1809.7. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of the prescriptive design provisions and under-reinforced or plain concrete is to ensure that the proper analysis of the structure takes into account the surrounding condition and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
22. 9-1-2-1809.12: TIMBER FOOTINGS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 1809.12. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of timber footings will mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood- destroying organisms and is necessary based on local climatic and geological conditions.
23. 9-1-2-1810.3.2.4: TIMBER
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 1810.3.2.4. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of timber deep foundation will mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood- destroying organisms and is necessary based on local climatic and geological conditions.
24. 9-1-2-1905.1: CONCRETE - AMENDMENTS TO ACI 318
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 1905.6.2. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to require minimum reinforcement to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under - reinforced footings during a seismic event is necessary based on local geological conditions.
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 1905.8, 1905.9, 1905.10. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to increase confinement in critical columns, limiting the use of highly gravity loaded walls, and increase concrete coverage in thin slabs will help to prevent failure of the structure and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
25. 9-1-2-2304.10.2: FASTENER REQUIREMENTS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 2304.10.2. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of staple fasteners to resist or transfer seismic load improve the performance of buildings and structures during a seismic event and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
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26. 9-1-2-2304.10.3.1: QUALITY OF NAILS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 2304.10.3.1. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to require mechanically driven nails to have the same dimensions as hand- driven nails will result in improved quality of construction and performance of wood structural panel shear walls and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
27. 9-1-2-2304.12.2.8: WOOD USED IN RETAINING WALLS AND CRIBS Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 2304.12.2.8. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood in retaining or crib walls will mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood-destroying organisms and is necessary based on local climatic and geological conditions.
28. 9-1-2-2305.4: HOLD-DOWN CONNECTORS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 2305.4. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to establish minimum performance requirements for hold- down connectors will reduce failure of wood structural panel shear walls due to excessive deflection and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
29. 9-1-2-2306.2: WOOD-FRAME DIAPHRAGMS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 2306.2. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on staples as fasteners used in wood structural panel or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of s tructures and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
30. 9-1-2-2306.3: WOOD-FRAME SHEAR WALLS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 2306.3. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on stapled nail fasteners used in wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
31. 9-1-2-2307.2: LRFD DESIGN - WOOD-FRAME SHEAR WALLS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 2307.2. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to provide specific detailing requirements will improve the performance of buildings and structures and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
32. 9-1-2-2308.10: WALL BRACING
Modification to CBSC Part 2, §§ 2308.10, 2308.10.5.1, 2308.10.5.2. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed 513
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modification requiring minimum sheathing thickness and nailing type and size will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
33. 9-1-2-2308.10.8.1: FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 2308.10.8.1. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to require continuous footings under braced wall lines will improve performance of buildings or structure during a seismic event and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
34. 9-1-2-2308.10.9: ATTACHMENT OF SHEATHING
Modification to CBSC Part 2, § 2308.6.9. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to provide specific detailing requirements will improve the performance of buildings and structures and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
35. 9-1-2-C105: (APPENDIX C) COMMERCIAL STABLES
Modification to CBSC Part 2, Appendix C. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to provide fire resistant construction standards for commercial stables and is necessary based on local climatic conditions.
36. 9-1-2R-R301.1.3.2: WOODFRAME STRUCTURES
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R301.1.3.2. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to require construction documents for wood frame construction greater than one story in height or with a basement to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer is intended to assure that both the structural design and prescriptive requirement of the code are properly utilized and presented and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
37. 9-1-2R-R301.1.5: SEISMIC DESIGN PROVISIONS FOR BUILDINGS
CONSTRUCTED ON OR INTO SLOPES STEEPER THAN ONE UNIT VERTICAL IN THREE UNITS HORIZONTAL (33.3 PERCENT SLOPE)
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R301.1.5. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification establishes design parameters to better mitigate and limit property damage resulting from increased seismic forces which are imparted upon hillside buildings and structures and is necessary based on local topographical and geological conditions.
38. 9-1-2R-R301.2.2.6: IRREGULAR BUILDINGS
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R301.2.2.6. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed amendment limits the type of irregular conditions within buildings that may lead to higher structural damage during a seismic event and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
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39. 9-1-2R-R301.2.2.11: ANCHORAGE OF MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, OR
PLUMBING COMPONENTS AND EQUIPMENT
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, Chapter 3. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to provide anchorage design provisions for non-structural components and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
40. 9-1-2R-R401.1: FOUNDATIONS
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R401.1. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood foundation systems as well as limit prescriptive design provisions will mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood- destroying organisms and is necessary based on local climatic and geological conditions.
41. 9-1-2R-R403.1.2: CONTINUOUS FOOTING IN SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORIES D0, D1 AND D2
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, §§ R403.1.2. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to require continuous footings under braced wall lines, require reinforcement in one- and two- family dwelling, and minimum reinforcement in stepped footings will improve performance of buildings or structure during a seismic event and minimize potential problems or deficiencies and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
42. 9-1-2R-R403.1.3.6: ISOLATED CONCRETE FOOTINGS
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, Chapter 4. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to restrict use of isolated concrete footings to certain Seismic Design Categories and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
43. 9-1-2R-R403.1.5: SLOPE
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, Chapter 4. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to reinforcement of stepped footings in certain Seismic Design Categories and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
44. 9-1-2R-R404.2: WOOD FOUNDATION WALLS
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R404.2. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood foundation wall will mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood- destroying organisms and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
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45. 9-1-2R-R501.1: FLOORS
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, Chapter 5. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to provide anchorage design provisions for non-structural components and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
46. 9-1-2R-R503.2.4: OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R503.2.4. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to require specific detailing at large floor openings is intended to address the poor performance of floor diaphragms with openings and limit or reduce property damages during a seismic event and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
47. 9-1-2R-R602.3(1): FASTENING SCHEDULE
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R602.3(1). This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on staples as fasteners used in wood structural panel or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of s tructures and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
48. 9-1-2R-R602.3.2: TOP PLATE
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R602.3.2. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on staples as fasteners used in wood structural panel or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of s tructures and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
49. 9-1-2R-R602.10.2.3: MINIMUM NUMBER OF BRACED WALL PANELS Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R602.10.2.3. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification reduces the aspect ratio and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
50. 9-1-2R-R602.10.3: TABLE R602.10.3(3)
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, Table R602.10.3(3). This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to increase the length and limit the location where shear walls sheathed with lath, plaster or gypsum board are used will help to ensure that multi -level buildings will resist higher levels of seismic loads and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
51. 9-1-2R-R602.10.4: BRACING METHODS
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R602.10.4. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on stapled nail fasteners used in wood structural panel shear 516
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walls not substantiated with cyclic testing and requiring minimum sheathing thickness and nailing type and size will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
52. 9-1-2R-R602.10.5: MINIMUM LENGTH OF BRACED WALL PANELS Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R602.10.5. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification ensures that the structural integrity with respect to “maximum shear wall aspect ratios” is maintained and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
53. 9-1-2R-R602.10.6.1: METHOD ABW
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R602.10.6.1. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification requiring minimum sheathing thickness and nailing type and size is necessary based on local geological conditions.
54. 9-1-2R-R602.10.6.4: METHOD CS-PF
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R602.10.6.2. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification requiring minimum sheathing thickness and nailing type and size is necessary based on local geological conditions.
55. 9-1-2R-R606.12.2.2.3: REINFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MASONRY
ELEMENTS
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R606.12.2.2.3. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to increase reinforcements will ensure that the ductility requirements for buildings in high seismic region meet the intent of the code and limit potential property damages and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
56. 9-1-2R-R703.6: WOOD SHAKES AND SHINGLES
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, Chapter 7. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for siding and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
57. 9-1-2R-R803.2.4: OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, § R803.2.4. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to require specific detailing at large roof openings is intended to address the poor performance of roof diaphragms with openings and limit or reduce property damages during a seismic event and is necessary based on local geological conditions.
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58. 9-1-2R-R806.5: UNVENTED ATTIC AND UNVENTED ENCLOSED
RAFTER ASSEMBLIES
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, Chapter 8. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for roofing and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
59. 9-1-2R-R902.2: FIRE-RETARDANT-TREATED SHINGLES AND SHAKES Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, Chapter 9. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for roofing and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
60. 9-1-2R-R905.7: WOOD SHINGLES
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, Chapter 9. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for roofing and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
61. 9-1-2R-R905.8: WOOD SHAKES
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, Chapter 9. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for roofing and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
62. 9-1-2R-R908.4: ROOF RECOVER
Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, Chapter 9. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for roofing and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
63. 9-1-2R-R908.4.1: ROOF RECOVERING OVER WOOD SHINGLES OR SHAKES Modification to CBSC Part 2.5, Chapter 9. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the use of wood materials for roofing and is necessary based on local climatic and environmental conditions.
64. 9-1-7-604.3.1: FIRE HAZARD REDUCTION IN VERY HIGH, HIGH, AND
MODERATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
Modification to CBSC Part 7, Chapter 6. The proposed modification to provide guidelines and methods on fire protection and maintenance of defensible spaces and is necessary based on local climatic conditions.
65. 9-1-9-307.1.1.1 - OPEN BURNING GENERAL
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66. 9-1-9-307.1.1.2 - STARTLIGHT AMPHITHEATER – OPEN FLAMES AND
BURNING PROHIBITED
Modification to CBSC Part 9, Chapter 3. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to limit the open burning is necessary based on local climatic and topographical conditions.
67. 9-1-9-503.1.2.1 HIGH-RISE AND MID-RISE BUILDINGS
Modification to CBSC Part 9, Chapter 5. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification specifies access requirements to mid and high- rise buildings is necessary for local climatic conditions.
68. 9-1-9-503.2.1.1: FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS:
Modification to CBSC Part 9, Chapter 5. The proposed modification specifies access dimension requirements for fire apparatus access roads and is necessary for local climatic conditions.
69. 9-1-9-903.2(a) - REQUIRED INSTALLATIONS
Modification of CBSC Part 9, Chapter 9. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to require and/or exempt automatic fire sprinkler systems is necessary based on local climatic conditions.
70. 9-1-9-903.2(b) - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL BUILDINGS Modification of CBSC Part 9, Chapter 9. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to specify special provisions for automatic fire sprinkler system is necessary based on local climatic conditions.
71. 9-1-9-903.2.8(a) - GROUP R OCCUPANCIES
Modification of CBSC Part 9, Chapter 9. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to provide specific requirements for residential occupancies is necessary based on local climatic conditions.
72. 9-1-9-903.4.2.1 - SPRINKLER SYSTEM MONITORING AND ALARMS Modification of CBSC Part 9, Chapter 9. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to provide additional requirements to automatic sprinkler systems is necessary based on local climatic conditions.
73. 9-1-9-5608.1(a) - PROHIBITION
Modification of CBSC Part 9, Chapter 56. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to prohibit the 519
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manufacturing, possession, selling, or discharge of fireworks is necessary based on local climatic, environmental and topographical conditions.
74. 9-1-11-4.509: COOL ROOF FOR REDUCTION OF HEAT ISLAND EFFECT Modification to CBSC Part 11, Chapters 4. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to incorporate cool roof standards for the reduction of heat island effect is intended to address the scarcity of environmental resources in the City of Burbank due to varying and immoderate temperature and weather conditions. Adding mandatory requirements for cool roofs will achieve a greater reduction in greenhouse gases, higher efficiencies of energy, and improved environmental air quality and is necessary based on local climatic conditions.
75. 9-1-11-5.509: COOL ROOF FOR REDUCTION OF HEAT ISLAND EFFECT
Modification to CBSC Part 11, Chapters 5. This amendment is the same as in the 2022 Burbank Municipal Code. The proposed modification to incorporate cool roof standards for the reduction of heat island effect is intended to address the scarcity of environmental resources in the City of Burbank due to varying and immoderate temperature and weather conditions. Adding mandatory requirements for cool roofs will achieve a greater reduction in greenhouse gases, higher efficiencies of energy, and improved environmental air quality and is necessary based on local climatic conditions.
Section 3. Additional Findings. The City Council finds that the following table attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by this reference, sets forth the sections of the 202 5 California Building Standards Code provisions that have been modified by the City of Burbank pursuant to Ordinance No. __________________, and the associated local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmental conditions described in Section 2, above, that support such modifications.
Section 4. Prior References. Any reference to the 2022 Building Code with all its parts shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the new codes being proposed for adoption, if applicable.
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Section 5. Certification and Publication. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution, and the Building Official shall forward a certified copy of same and Ordinance No. _______ to the California Building Standards Commission.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ____ day of _________________, 2025.
_ _________________________
Nikki Perez
Mayor
Approved as to Form
Attest: Office of the City Attorney
_____________________________ By:________________________ Kimberley Clark, City Clerk Ray Johal
Senior Assistant City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF BURBANK )
I, Kimberley Clark, City Clerk of the City of Burbank, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by a vote of the Council of the City of Burbank at its regular meeting held on the _____ day of __________________, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
_____________________________
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk
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Attachment 3 - Resolution Exhibit A
City of Burbank: Summary of Local Amendments in the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) to 2025 California Building Standards Code BMC Section AMENDED
CBSC Section
Justification from Section 2 of
this ResolutionBMC Section Title Findings/ Local
Conditions
9-1-2-1613.9.7.4
9-1-2-1613.9.7.4.1
9-1-2-1613.9.7.4.2
9-1-2-1613.9.7.4.3
9-1-2-1613.9.8
9-1-2-1613.9.9
9-1-2-1613.9.9.1
9-1-2-1613.9.9.2
9-1-2-1613.9.9.3
9-1-2-1613.9.9.4
9-1-2-1613.9.9.5
9-1-2-1613.9.9.5.1
9-1-2-1613.9.9.5.2
9-1-2-1613.9.9.5.3
9-1-2-1613.9.9.6
9-1-2-1613.9.10
1613 Primary and Secondary Anchorage and
Diapragm Strut Design Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological 1613 Lateral-force-resisting elements normal to the
downhill direction Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) 1613 General Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12)Wood Structural Panel Sheathed Walls Geological
Limitations Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12)
Reinforced Concrete or Masonry Shear Walls
1613 Design Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological 1613 Design Force Resistance - Secondary Anchors
1613 Secondary Anchor Capacity and Spacing Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological
1613 General Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological 1613
1613
Geological
1613 General Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological
1613
1613 Base Shear Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological 1613 Vertical Distribution of Seismic Forces Sect ions (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological Geological
1613 Drift Limitations Secti ons (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological 1613 Distribution of Lateral Forces Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological
1613 Specific Design Provisions Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological ATTACHMENT 3 - 5
526
Attachment 3 - Resolution Exhibit A
City of Burbank: Summary of Local Amendments in the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) to 2025 California Building Standards Code BMC Section AMENDED
CBSC Section
Justification from Section 2 of
this ResolutionBMC Section Title Findings/ Local
Conditions
9-1-2-1613.9.10.1
9-1-2-1613.9.10.2
9-1-2-1613.9.10.3
9-1-2-1613.9.10.4
9-1-2-1613.9.10.5
9-1-2-1613.10
9-1-2-1613.10.1
9-1-2-1613.10.2
9-1-2-1613.10.3
9-1-2-1613.10.4
9-1-2-1613.10.4.1
9-1-2-1613.10.4.2
9-1-2-1613.10.4.3
9-1-2-1613.10.4.4
9-1-2-1704.6
9-1-2-1704.6.1
Geological/
Topographical
1613 Suspended Ceilings Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(13) Geological/
Topographical
1613 Protection against decay and termites Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological/ Topographical
Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12)
Geological
1704.6.1 Structural Observations for Structures Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(14) Geological Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(13)
Geological
Geological
1613
1613 Sill Plates Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Geological/ Topographical
1613 Column Base Plate Anchorage Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) 1613 Scope Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(13) Geological
1613 General
1613 Emergency Systems Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(13) Geological 1613 Supports for Appendage
Sprinkler Heads Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(13) Geological 1613 Special Requirements for Means of Egress Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(13) Geological 1613 General Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(13) Geological 1613 Assembly Device
Geological/
Topographical
1613 Steel Beam to Column Supports Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(12) Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(13) Geological
1613 Footings and Grade Beams
1704.6 Structural Observations Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(14) Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(13) Geological
ATTACHMENT 3 - 6
527
Attachment 3 - Resolution Exhibit A
City of Burbank: Summary of Local Amendments in the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) to 2025 California Building Standards Code BMC Section AMENDED
CBSC Section
Justification from Section 2 of
this ResolutionBMC Section Title Findings/ Local
Conditions
9-1-2-1705.3
9-1-2-1705.13
9-1-2-1807.1.4
9-1-2-1807.1.6
9-1-2-1807.2
9-1-2-1809.3
9-1-2-1809.7
9-1-2-1809.12
9-1-2-1810.3.2.4
9-1-2-1905.1
9-1-2-1905.6.2
9-1-2-1905.8
9-1-2-1905.9
9-1-2-1905.10
9-1-2-2304.10.2
9-1-2-2304.10.3.1
Geological
1705.3 Concrete Construction Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(15) Geological 1705.13 Special Inspcections for Seismic Resistance Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(16) Geological 1809.3 Stepped Footings Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(20) Geological 1809.7 and
T-1809.7
Prescriptive Footings for Light-Frame
Construction Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(21)
1807.1.4 Permanent Wood Foundation Systems Sections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (h)(17) Climatic/ Geological 1807.1.6 Prescriptive Design of Concrete and Masonry
Foundation Walls Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(18) Geological 1807.2 Retaining Walls Sections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (h)(19) Climatic/ Geological 1809.12 Timber Footings Sections (a), (b), (c ), (d), (e), (h)(22) Climatic/ Geological 1810.3.2.4 Timber Sections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (h)(23) Climatic/ Geological 1905 General Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(24) Geological 1905 ACI 318, Section 14.1.4 Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(24) Geological 1905 ACI 318, Section 18.7.5 Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(24) Geological 1905 ACI 318, Section 18.10.4 Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(24) Geological 1905 ACI 318, Section 18.12.6 Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(24) Geological 2304.10.2 and
T-2304.10.2 Fastener Requirements Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(25) Geological 2304.10.3 Quality of Nails Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(26) Geological ATTACHMENT 3 - 7
528
Attachment 3 - Resolution Exhibit A
City of Burbank: Summary of Local Amendments in the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) to 2025 California Building Standards Code BMC Section AMENDED
CBSC Section
Justification from Section 2 of
this ResolutionBMC Section Title Findings/ Local
Conditions
9-1-2-2304.12.2.8
9-1-2-2305.4
9-1-2-2306.2
9-1-2-2306.3
9-1-2-2307.2
9-1-2-2308.10
9-1-2-2308.10.5.1
9-1-2-2308.10.5.2
9-1-2-2308.10.8.1
9-1-2-2308.10.9
9-1-2-3114.1
9-1-2-3203.1
9-1-2-3302.4
9-1-2-3305.1
9-1-2-3305.2
9-1-2-C105
2304.12.2.8 Wood Used in Retaining Walls and Cribs Sections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (h)(27) Climatic/ Geological 2307 LRFD Design - Wood-Frame Shear Walls Se ctions (c), (d), (e), (h)(31) Geological 2306.2 Wood-Frame Diaphragms Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(29) Geological 2306.3 Wood-Frame Shear Walls Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(30) Geological T-2308.10.1 Wall Bracing Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(32) Geological 2305 Hold-down Connectors Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(28) Geological Appendix C Commercial Stables Sections (a), (b), (g), (h)(35) Climatic 2308.10.5.1 Alternate Braced Wall (ABW) Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(32) Geological 2308.10.5.2 Portal Frame with Hold-downs Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(32) Geological 2308.10.8.1 Foundation Requirements Section s (c), (d), (e), (h)(33) Geological 2308.10.9 Attachment of Sheathing Section s (c), (d), (e), (h)(34) Geological 3114.1 Intermodal Shipping Containers - Administrative
3203 Building on Public Easement Prohibited - Administrative 3302 Construction Fencing - Administrative
3305.1 Facilities Required - Administrative
3305 Garbage Containers - Administrative
ATTACHMENT 3 - 8
529
Attachment 3 - Resolution Exhibit A
City of Burbank: Summary of Local Amendments in the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) to 2025 California Building Standards Code BMC Section AMENDED
CBSC Section
Justification from Section 2 of
this ResolutionBMC Section Title Findings/ Local
Conditions
9-1-2-C105.1
9-1-2-C105.2
9-1-2-C105.3
9-1-2-C105.6
9-1-2-G101.6
9-1-2-G103.2
9-1-2-G104.11
9-1-2-G104.11.1
9-1-2-G104.11.2
9-1-2-J104.5
9-1-2-J105.3
9-1-2-J110.3
9-1-2R
9-1-2R-R101.1
9-1-2R-R301.1.3.2
9-1-2R-R301.1.5
Amendments to the 2022 California Residential Code (CBSC Part 2.5) R101.1
Appendix C Exceptions Sections (a ), (b), (g), (h)(35) Climatic Appendix G Warning and Disclaimer of Liability - Administrative Appendix C Commercial stable defined Sections (a), (b), (g), (h)(35) Climatic Appendix C Automatic fire-extinguishing systems required Sections (a), (b), (g), (h)(35) Climatic Appendix C Living quarters; separation and fire-walls
required Sections (a), (b), (g), (h)(35) Climatic
Fees, Bonds and Insurance - excavation and
grading - Administrative
Appendix J Construction Site Maintenance-Excavation
and Grading - Administrative
Appendix J Maintenance of Protective Devices -
Excavation and Grading - Administrative
-
Appendix G Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas Section (f) Topographic Appendix G Duties and Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator - Administrative
Appendix G Definition - Floodplain Administrator - Administrative Appendix G Duties - Floodplain Administator - Administrative R301.1.3.2 Woodframe Structures greater than two-
stories Sections (c), (d), (h)(36) Geological
Appendix J
AdministrativeTitle
R301.1 Requirements for Slopes Steeper than One-in-
Three Sections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h)(37) Topographic/ Geological
Adoption of the 2025 California Residential
Code - Administrative
ATTACHMENT 3 - 9
530
Attachment 3 - Resolution Exhibit A
City of Burbank: Summary of Local Amendments in the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) to 2025 California Building Standards Code BMC Section AMENDED
CBSC Section
Justification from Section 2 of
this ResolutionBMC Section Title Findings/ Local
Conditions
9-1-2R-R301.2
9-1-2R-R301.2.2.6
9-1-2R-R301.2.2.11
9-1-2R-R401.1
9-1-2R-R403.1.2
9-1-2R-R403.1.3.6
9-1-2R-R403.1.5
9-1-2R-R404.2
9-1-2R-R501.1
9-1-2R-R503.2.4
9-1-2R-R602.3(1)
9-1-2R-602.3.2
9-1-2R-R602.10.2.3
9-1-2R-R602.10.3
9-1-2R-R602.10.4
9-1-2R-R602.10.5
9-1-2R-R602.10.6.1
R602.3.2 Top Plate Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(48) Geological Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(39) Geological
R403.1.5 Slope Sections (c), (d), (f), (h)(43) Geological R404.2 Wood Foundation Walls Sections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (h)(44) Climatic/ Geological R301.2 Climatic & Geographic Design Criteria Sections (c), (d), (e), (f) Climatic/ Geological R301.2.2.6 Irregular Buildings Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(38) Geological R301.2 Anchorage of Mechanical, Electrical, or
Plumbing Components and Equipment
R401.1 Foundations Sections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (h)(40) Climatic/ Geological R403.1.2 Continuous Footing in Seismic Design
Categories D
0, D1 AND D2
Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(41) Geological
Isolated Concrete Footings Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(42) Geological R501.1 Floors Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(45) Geological R503.2 Openings in Horizontal Diaphragms Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(46) Geological T-R602.3(1) Fastening Schedule Sections (c), (d), (e), (h)(47) Geological R602.10.2.3 Minimum Number of Braced Wall Panels Sections (c), (d), (h)(49) Geological T-R602.10.4 Bracing Methods Sections (c), (d), (h)(51) Geological T-R602.10.5
T-R602.10.3(3) Table R602.10.3(3) Sections (c), (d), (h)(50) Geological Minimum Length of Braced Wall Panels Sections (c), (d), (h)(52) Geological Figure
R602.10.6.1 Method ABW Sections (c), (d), (h)(53) Geological R403.1.3.6
ATTACHMENT 3 - 10
531
Attachment 3 - Resolution Exhibit A
City of Burbank: Summary of Local Amendments in the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) to 2025 California Building Standards Code BMC Section AMENDED
CBSC Section
Justification from Section 2 of
this ResolutionBMC Section Title Findings/ Local
Conditions
9-1-2R-R602.10.6.2
9-1-2R-R602.10.6.4
9-1-2R-R606.12.2.2.3
9-1-2R-R703.6
9-1-2R-R703.6.1
9-1-2R-R703.6.2
9-1-2R-R803.2.4
9-1-2R-R806.5
9-1-2R-R902.2
9-1-2R-R905.7
9-1-2R-R905.8
9-1-2R-R908.4
9-1-2R-R908.4.1
9-1-3
9-1-3-80.97
9-1-3-80.99
-N/A Administrative
Amendments to the 2022 California Electrical Code (CBSC Part 3) Figure
R602.10.6.4 Method CS-PF Sections (c), (d), (h)(54) Geological N/A Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy
System Review Process - Administrative
R806.5 Unvented Attic and Unvented Enclosed Rafter
Assemblies Sections (a), (b), (h)(58) Climatic
R902.2 Fire-Retardant-Treated Shingles and Shakes Sections (a), (b), (h)(59) Climatic R905.7 Wood Shingles Sections (a), (b), (h)(60) Climatic R905.8 Wood Shakes Sections (a), (b), (h)(61) Climatic
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Expedited
Review Process
Climatic
R703.6
Figure
R602.10.6.2 Method PFH Sections (c), (d) Geological
Wood Shakes and Shingles Sections (a), (b), (h)(56) Climatic R703.6
R908.4.1 Roof Recovering Over Wood Shingles or
Shakes Sections (a), (b), (h)(63) Climatic
R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement Requirements for Masonry
Elements Sections, (c), (d), (e), (h)(55)
Existing Wood Exterior Repairs Sections (a), (b), (h)(56) Climatic R803.2 Openings in Horizontal Diaphragms Sections (c), (d), (h)(57) Geological R908.4 Roof Recover Sections (a), (b), (h)(62) Climatic Wood Shakes and Shingles Sections (a), (b), (h)(56)
Adoption of the 2025 California Electrical
Code - Administrative
Geological
R703.6
ATTACHMENT 3 - 11
532
Attachment 3 - Resolution Exhibit A
City of Burbank: Summary of Local Amendments in the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) to 2025 California Building Standards Code BMC Section AMENDED
CBSC Section
Justification from Section 2 of
this ResolutionBMC Section Title Findings/ Local
Conditions
9-1-4
9-1-5
9-1-6
9-1-7
9-1-7-
302.1.1
9-1-7-604.3.1
9-1-7-604.3.2
9-1-8
9-1-9
9-1-9-104.6.1
Fire Hazard Reduction in the Burbank Fire
Hazard Severity Zones Sections (a), (b), (f), (g), (h)(64) Climatic/ Topographical
Enforcement - Administrative
Adoption of the 2025 California Energy Code - Administrative Amendments to the 2022 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CBSC Part 7) Establishment of the Burbank Fire Hazard
Severity Zones Sections (a), (b), (g) Administrative/
Climatic
Adoption of the 2025 California Historical
Building Code
Appeal to the Fire Code Official104.6 - Administrative
Adoption of the 2025 California Mechanical
Code - Administrative
Amendments to the 2022 California Mechanical Code (CBSC Part 4) AdministrativeAdoption of the 2025 California Plumbing
Code
Administrative-
-
Amendments to the 2022 California Energy Code (CBSC Part 6) Amendments to the 2022 California Historical Building Code (CBSC Part 8) Amendments to the 2022 California Fire Code (CBSC Part 9) Amendments to the 2022 California Plumbing Code (CBSC Part 5) Adoption of the 2025 California Wildland-
Urban Interface Code - Administrative
Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code - Administrative ATTACHMENT 3 - 12
533
Attachment 3 - Resolution Exhibit A
City of Burbank: Summary of Local Amendments in the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) to 2025 California Building Standards Code BMC Section AMENDED
CBSC Section
Justification from Section 2 of
this ResolutionBMC Section Title Findings/ Local
Conditions
9-1-9-104.10.2
9-1-9-104.11.4
9-1-9-104.11.5
9-1-9-105.5.5.1
9-1-9-105.5.6.1
9-1-9-105.6
9-1-9-105.6.26
9-1-9-108.2.1
9-1-9-108.2.1.1
9-1-9-108.2.2
9-1-9-108.2.3
9-1-9-108.2.3.1
9-1-9-108.2.4
9-1-9-108.2.4.1
9-1-9-108.2.4.2
9-1-9-108.4.1
108.2 Inspection Fee - Administrative
108.2 Automatic Adjustment of Fees - Administrative
105.6 Required Construction Permits - Administrative
Automatic Adjustment for Underground Tank
Fees - Administrative
108.2 Exception: Action By Council - Administrative
Investigation Fees: Work Without a Permit - Administrative Administrative
108.2 Annual Adjustment - Administrative
105.5.5 Parade Floats - Administrative
105.5.6 Cellulose Nitrate Storage - Administrative
105.2.23 Exception: Action By Council -
108.4
108.2 Permit Fees - Administrative
108.2 Permit Fee Exemptions -
108.2
105.6 Other - Administrative
Administrative
104.11 Cost of Emergency Response - Administrative
104.10 Investigations - Administrative
104.11 Fire Prevention Bureau Personnel and Police - Administrative ATTACHMENT 3 - 13
534
Attachment 3 - Resolution Exhibit A
City of Burbank: Summary of Local Amendments in the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) to 2025 California Building Standards Code BMC Section AMENDED
CBSC Section
Justification from Section 2 of
this ResolutionBMC Section Title Findings/ Local
Conditions
9-1-9-109.2.3
9-1-9-112.5
9-1-9-113.4.2
9-1-9-115.1.3
9-1-9-202
9-1-9-304.1.2.1
9-1-9-307.1.1.1
9-1-9-307.1.1.2
9-1-9-315.1.1
9-1-9-401.3.3.1
9-1-403.11.1(a)
9-1-9-503.1.2.1
9-1-9-503.2.1.1
503.1.2 High-Rise and Mid-Rise Buildings Sections (a), (b), (g), (h)(67) Climatic 315.1 Corrective Actions - Administrative
401 Reporting Emergencies - Administrative
403.11 Requirements for Public Safety - Administrative
307 Starlight Amphitheater - Open Flames and
Burning Prohibited Sections (a), (b), (f), (g), (h)(66) Climatic/ Topographical
304.1.2 Premises Maintenance - Administrative
115 Warning Signs - Administrative
109.2 Self-Inspection - Administrative
503.1.2 Fire Apparatus Access Roads Sections (a), (b), (g), (h)(68) Climatic 112 Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals - Administrative 202 Definitions - Administrative
113.4 Code Violation Inspection Fee - Administrative
307 Open Burning General Sections (a), (b), (f), (g), (h)(65) Climatic/ Topographical
ATTACHMENT 3 - 14
535
Attachment 3 - Resolution Exhibit A
City of Burbank: Summary of Local Amendments in the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) to 2025 California Building Standards Code BMC Section AMENDED
CBSC Section
Justification from Section 2 of
this ResolutionBMC Section Title Findings/ Local
Conditions
9-1-9-505.1.1
9-1-9-505.1.2
9-1-9-505.1.3
9-1-9-903.2(a)
9-1-9-903.2(b)
9-1-9-903.2.8(a)
9-1-9-903.4.2.1
9-1-2-4804.2.1
9-1-9-5001.5.1(a)
9-1-9-5003.3.1.5
9-1-9-5003.3.1.6
9-1-9-5003.4.1
903.4.2 Sprinkler System Monitoring and Alarms Sections (a), (b), (g), (h)(72) Climatic 4804.2 Studio and Stage Exit Perimeters - Administrative 5001.5.1 Unified Hazardous Waste and Materials
Management Regulatory Program - Administrative
5003.3.1 Hazardous Materials, Release Response Plan,
Inventory - Administrative
5003.4 Material Safety Data Sheets - Administrative
903.2 Required Installations Sections (a), (b), (g), (h)(69) Climatic 903.2 Special Provision for All Buildings Sections (a), (b), (g), (h)(70) Climatic 903.2.8 Group R Occupancies Sections (a), (b), (g), (h)(71) Climatic 505.1 Commercial Building Identification - Administrative 505.1 Premises Identification - Administrative
505.1 Residential Building Identification - Administrative 5003.3.1 Emergency Response Expenses - Administrative
ATTACHMENT 3 - 15
536
Attachment 3 - Resolution Exhibit A
City of Burbank: Summary of Local Amendments in the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) to 2025 California Building Standards Code BMC Section AMENDED
CBSC Section
Justification from Section 2 of
this ResolutionBMC Section Title Findings/ Local
Conditions
9-1-9-5608.1(a)
9-1-10
9-1-16-A300
9-1-11
9-1-11-4.509
9-1-11-5.509
9-1-12
Chapter 5 Cool Roof for Reduction of Heat Island Effect Sections (a), (b), (g), (h)(75) Climatic/ Enviornmental
Adoption of the 2025 California Referenced
Standards Code - Administrative
Adoption of Appendix A - Chapter A3 of the
2025 California Existing Building Code Sections (c), (d) Geological Adoption of the 2025 California Green
Building Code
Amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code (CBSC Part 11) - Administrative
Chapter 4 Cool Roof for Reduction of Heat Island Effect Sections (a), (b), (g), (h)(74) Climatic/ Enviornmental
Administrative
Amendments to the 2022 California Existing Building Code (CBSC Part 10) -
5608.1 Prohibition Sections (a), (b), (f), (g), (h)(73) Climatic/
Topographical/
Eviromental
Adoption of the 2025 California Existing
Building Code
Amendments to the 2022 California Referenced Standards Code (CBSC Part 12) ATTACHMENT 3 - 16
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ATTACHMENT 4
ATTACHMENT 4 - 1
Chapter 4 of the WUI code provides further information regarding:
• Emergency Vehicle Access: Properties must have adequate identification and access for emergency vehicles, including fire apparatus access roads and water supply systems.
• Site Access: Properties must have key boxes to provide ready access to properties secured by gated roadways or other impediments to rapid fire services access. • Site supplies: Properties must have fire protection water supplies, including adequate water sources, pumper apparatus drafting sites, fire hydrant systems and system reliability.
• Defensible Space: Establishing a defensible space around structures is crucial for reducing wildfire risk. This includes maintaining vegetation and creating barriers to slow or halt fire progress.
• Building Hardening: Using fire- resistant materials and construction methods can significantly enhance a structure's ability to withstand wildfires.
These guidelines are essential for communities located in wildfire-prone areas, providing a framework for reducing risks and enhancing safety in the wildland-urban interface.
Stairway Exterior Wall Protection: CBC 1023.7.2 is a new requirement that builds on the 180-degree rule for protection of stairway exterior walls. If an interior stairway extends above a low roof, the new code either requires one-hour protection of the stairway exterior wall for 10 ft above the roof surface or requires the roof to be one -hour rated with 45- minute rated openings within 10 ft of the stairway exterior wall. This requirement does not apply at the true high- roof condition where the stair penthouse is extending above the roof.
Horizontal Exit Communication Systems: CBC 1026.6 now requires two- way communication systems at elevator landing or within an area of refuge. They shall be installed on each side of a horizontal exit that does not have an elevator lobby with a two- way communication system.
Insulated Metal Panels: CBC 1409 is a new code section added in Chapter 14 that addresses requirements for insulated metal panels. The CBC Chapter 2 definition is: “A factory manufactured panel consisting of metal facings and an insulation core intended for use as a system forming an exterior wall, an exterior wall covering, a roof covering, or a roof assembly of a building.”
Podium Construction Updates: There are two changes to podium construction involving a three-hour horizontal assembly that separates two different types of construction (CBC 510.2):
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• Group A occupancies with an occupant load > 300 are now allowed above the three-hour horizontal building separation.
• Vertical offsets of the three- hour horizontal building separation are to be constructed as fire barriers.
Exterior Wall Continuity: CBC Section 705 now requires that fire-resistance-rated exterior walls maintain their continuity when intersected by floor or roof assemblies. This change promotes safer construction practices that prevent unintentional fire paths at floor/roof intersections with rated walls, however, it will come with more rigorous fire- prevention detailing at these intersections, such as the use of firestop systems or the need to use fire-rated structural materials.
Floor Penetration Exceptions: There are two new exceptions for floor penetrations:
• CBC 714.5.1 Exception 4 now allows unprotected penetrations of concrete floors within parking garages (open or enclosed), when the areas above and below the penetrations are parking garage areas.
• CBC 714.5.1.2 Exception 4 now exempts the T -rating requirement where penetrations are protected with concrete, grout, and mortar and aligns the code for situations where the F -rating was exempted by CBC 714.5.1 for the same protection method at floor penetrations.
Plumbing Code Required Fixtures: CPC 422.1.1 provides clarification on all-gender multi- user restroom fixtures calculations.
Key Changes in the 2025 Energy Code
• Energy requirements for single-family units have been expanded upon. • Added window requirements to align with the Wildl and-Urban Interface requirements of Part 7 of the California Building Code. • Single-Family gas or propane heating, HVAC and/or water heaters, have been removed as an option from the Prescriptive Approach, meaning that a Performance Approach must be used for gas or propane HVAC and/or water heaters.
• In non- residential building with occupancy groups
A (Assembly), B (Business), E
(Educational), I (Institutional), and M (Mercantile) , public entrances to new buildings are now required to include an enclosed vestibule between the outdoors and interior spaces.
• New commercial kitchen adds the following mandatory electric readiness requirements:
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ο Quick-service and institutional commercial kitchens must include a dedicated branch circuit wiring and outlet that would be accessibly to cookline appliances and that meets the following requirements:
The branch circuit conductor must be rated at 50 amps minimum. The electric service panel must have a minimum capacity of 800 connected amps.
ο The electrical service panel must be sized to have an additional 208 volt or 240 volt 50-amp breaker.
ο Healthcare facilities and all -electric commercial kitchens are exempt from these requirements.
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