Agenda packet — Corona City Council, November 19, 2025 (part 3 of 4)

Administrative Policy 06400.004 (10/16/2024)
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 Athletic Facility. Any field, sports court, or other sports facility owned and operated by the City of Corona.
 Director. City of Corona Community Services Director or designee.  Department. City of Corona Community Services Department.  Organization. Organizations shall include those groups and individuals identified in Section 3 and which comply with the requirements of this Policy.  Participant. Participants shall include only those players or users who are registered with the user organization not including coaches, officials, leaders, volunteers, or staff.
 Resident. Those who reside within the Corona city limits. This excludes those who reside in unincorporated county areas (even if they share a US Postal Service zip code).
 Resident Percentage. The percentage of resident participants in a group is calculated by dividing the total number of resident participants by the total number of participants in the organization. The organization is responsible for verifying participant residency.
 Resident Teams. Teams where the resident participant rate is 65 percent or higher.  Season. For the purpose of this policy, the most commonly utilized sports seasons are established as follows:

SPORT PRIMARY SEASON SECONDARY SEASON
Football Fall/Winter Spring/Summer
Soccer Fall/Winter Spring/Summer
Baseball Spring/Summer Fall/Winter
Softball Spring/Summer Fall/Winter
 Special Events. Events outside of normal scope of approved field use for practices and games, such as Trunk or Treat, fundraisers, movie nights, holiday events, or any use not related to the designated sport or field purpose.  Youth. School‐aged individuals and participants up to 19 years of age.

ARTICLE III – GROUP PRIORITY CLASSIFICATION

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Section 3.1 Group Priority Classification
Based on the application's content, athletic facilities will be allocated in the order of priority below. An organization may have teams that fall within multiple categories of use and must identify all categories of use in their application. Group classification will determine rates for use:

A. Group I – City of Corona & Other Government Use. Activities conducted or sponsored by the City of Corona, including co-sponsoredCo-Sponsorship events, Corona‐Norco Unified School District, or other approved governmental agencies.

Non‐City groups are required to pay the City for any direct costs. incurred.

B. Group 2 – Everyone Plays Youth Sports Non-Profit Organizations Resident Recreational Non-Profit Groups. Corona-based Non‐profit 501(c)(3) youth sports organizations with a current proof of good standing from the California Franchise Tax Board are eligible under this category. Groups must have at leastminimum of 65% resident participation, operate with an ‘everyone plays, no child is turned away’ philosophy, and require that each participant plays a significant portion of every game. that assign participants, so teams are of equal playing experience and talent rather than grouping teams based on talent level.

Organizations must be recreational in nature and, have an “everyone plays, no child is turned away” philosophy, and require each participant to play for a significant portion of each game. Organization board /leaguemembers, league officials, coaches, or trainers may not receive any form of compensation.

Organization must have a Board of Directions, maintain meeting minutes and be established for at least one year. All resident organizations must provide proof of 501©(3) status, proof of good standing with the California Franchise Tax Board, and proof of residency for participants to verify the 65% residency requirements. “Primary season” activities will have priority over “secondary season” activities.

C. Group 3 – Resident Non-Profit Organizations Resident Competitive, Travel, and Elite Sports Groups. Non‐profit 501(c)(3) youth sports organizations with current proof of good standing from the California Franchise Tax Board are eligible under this category. This includes youth sports organizations with a minimum of at least 65% Corona resident participation, that offer above recreation offering competitive level play beyond recreational level and assign participants to and assigning teams based on skill or talent/playability, as verified by official rosters.

Corona‐based schools not part of the Corona‐Norco Unified School District must also meet maintaining the same the 65% residency requirement. All resident organizations must provide proof of 501©(3) status, proof of good standing with the California Franchise Tax Board, and proof of residency for participants to verify the 65% residency requirement. “Primary season” activities will have priority over “secondary season” activities.

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D. Group 4 – Resident Private & For-Profit OrganizationsGroups. Corona residents and for-profit resident groups using a facility for short‐term or one‐time private events. The applicants home or business address must be located within the Corona city limitsuse. Applicants may follow the City’s standard facility rental process.

E. Group 5 – Non-Resident Use. Non‐resident are individuals or groups who do not meet the residency requirement outlined in the policy. They reside outside the Corona city limits, with an address in another city or in an unincorporated area. .

Applicants may follow the City’s standard facility rental process.

Section 3.2 Proof of Residency
A. All Rresident Non-Profit organizations are required to provide proof of residency.

Each organization must submit a roster containing the organization’s name, team name, division, team adult contact information, and each participant’s name, address, and phone number. The Residency Verification Agreement must be attached to the applicable team roster and provided to the City when the application is submitted.

B. The City reserves the right to periodically audit all league rosters to ensure that all data is reported correctly and within the definition of residency. If questions arise, staff may request proof of residency.

C. For organizations classified as Group 2 and Group 3, the City shall determine facility allocation based on the total number of resident teams (as defined in Section 2.1) per organization as a percentage of the total number of resident teams of all organizations requesting like facilities for the same season. Historical numbers from the prior two like seasons may determine the request. First-time users and users requesting additional allocations must be prepared to justify their request with supporting numbers.
 Example (Softball/Baseball Fields):

Organization A 600 participants 600 ÷ 12 = 50 resident teams Organization B 360 participants 360 ÷ 12 = 30 resident teams Organization C 240 participants 240 ÷ 12 = 20 resident teams Total Resident Teams 100 resident teams
Organization A’s allocation 50 ÷ 100 = 50% of available fields Organization B’s allocation 30 ÷ 100 = 30% of available fields Organization C’s allocation 20 ÷ 100 = 20% of available fields Note: Assumes 12 players per team.

ARTICLE IV – ALLOCATION PROCESS

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Section 4.1 Athletic Facility Application Process
A. Requests for the use of athletic facilities are made through the Community Services Department. Athletic facilities will be allocated to qualifying organizations two times per year: Fall/Winter (July through December) and Spring/Summer (January through June) based on group priority classification identified in Section

3.1. B. All organizations, including those requesting reoccurring recurrent facility allocations, must submit the following documents to the Department by no later than December 15 for Spring/Summer use use and June 15 for Fall/Winter use to be eligible for the initial allocation processuse. Failure to submit requested information by the deadline will result in forfeiture of the group's priority level, and the organization will be subject to allocation of surplus athletic facilities that remain available at the conclusion of the allocation process. Failure to submit the requested information by the specified deadlines will result in the organization being considered only for any surplus athletic facility space remaining after the initial allocation process has concluded.
i. League Application Cover Page. Applications must identify a primary and secondary contact to serve as liaisons to the City. All communications between the City and the organization related to the facility allocations or associated usage must be made via these contacts.
ii. Athletic City Facility Use Application. The application must be signed by two members of the organization’s board of directors. One signatory must be the board president. Applications must specify the location, field, dates, and times, including field prep and clean up, for the facilities requested. iii. Participant Verification Agreement. The document agreement must include the exact participation count and their residing address, including those on a waitlist, and the total number of Corona resident participants. iv. Team Roster. Complete participant rosters with the total number of participants and total number of resident participants. If final rosters are unavailable by the deadline, user groups must submit the most recent applicable roster and schedule. Allocations will be based on the total participant count identified at the time of application. Final rosters for the season to be played during the allocation period must be submitted at least two weeks before the commencement of the season.
v. Board Roster. Complete list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the current board of directors and/or designated officials.

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vi. Background Check. All leagues must verify compliance with any state or federal laws pertaining to background checks for adults working directly with minors.
vi. Organization By-laws. Current organization by-laws, including Board of Directors, including a complete list of names, addresses, telephone numbers, and background checks. This must include the meeting minutes and the date of board approval. Background checks should be obtained and on file for all coaches and board members involved with the program. vii. Proof of Non‐Profit Status. Up to date 501(c)(3) designation from the I.R.S. or and a current nonprofit designation from the California Franchise Tax Board and/or the California Secretary of State. The Organization must maintain current non‐profit 501(c)(3) status and be in good standing with the California Franchise Tax Board status for the allocated field use permit duration. The organization’s official business address must be located within the limits of in the City of Corona
viii. Master Calendar of Events. A calendar or listing of all planned activities and events taking place under the agency's banner such as season dates, practice schedules, game schedules, opening/closing days, tournaments, picture days, and any and special activities not pertaining to the normal field use. This includes all activities directly impacting facility use and/or surrounding neighborhood.
ix. Insurance Requirements. The City requires any group applying for the use of City facilities to have a minimum of $1 million in Comprehensive Liability Insurance. The certificate of insurance must list the City of Corona and the Corona Community Services Department as Certificate holders and additionally insured. Additionally, the cancellation paragraph clause must state the following: “Should any of the above-described policies be canceled before the expiration date thereof, the issuing company will mail a cancellation notice within 30 days of the cancellation to the named certificate holder.” The certificate, an original (no copies), must be filed with the City prior to usage of any fields or facilities.
x. Acceptance of Field Condition. The user group accepts the facilities applied for in an “AS IS” condition. In consideration of using the facility, the user agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Corona, Corona Community Services Department, its officers, employees, and volunteers from all liability, claims, suits, and judgments that may arise from the use of the premises, except those claims, suits, or judgments arising out of the sole and intentional negligence of the City.

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xi. Vehicle Access Request Form. This form is required toTo request permission for a vehicle onto a park for service‐related causes. Vehicles must stay on approved paths and are not allowed to park or drive on fields. xii. Storage Bin / Container Request Form. This form is required to request permission for onsite storage.
xiii. Concession Stand Request Form. This form is required to request permission to use the park concession stand.
xiv. Key Procedure Form Deposit. Organizations must sign a key procedure form Required for any City keys that may be checked out for facility use.

Duplication of keys is strictly prohibited. If keys are lost or misplaced keys are lost, the facility user will be charged for re‐keying and/or replacement. xv. Vendor Requirements. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all third party vendors must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance for City approval prior to the start of the season or any scheduled events.

Additionally, any third-party food vendors are required to provide proof of all required paperwork from the health department.
xiv.xvi. City Business License. All organizations or vendors must provide a City business license. Business licenses can be obtained by contacting 951- 736-2275 or emailing [email protected].

D. Athletic facilities will be allocated to organizations based on their group priority classification identified in Section 3.1. The use requested by the organization must be consistent with the type of play designed for the facility. Organizations will be notified of any conflicting reservations already scheduled at their requested facility.

E. The number of facilities allocated will be based on the exact participant count, as documented in the application. No additional facilities will be provided beyond the specified need. If multiple requests are received for the same facility, the department will assess applications based first on priority level and then on application submission date and time. priority will be given to the organization that had permitted access to the facility during the most recent season.

F. Any changes to the application and/or appeal regarding an allocation must be submitted in writing to the Community Services Director, or designee within 10 days of approval/denial of initial application. The finding of the Community Services Director, or designee shall be made in writing and is final.

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City will be only given for cancellations due to weather or other environmental conditions, unsafe/unplayable fields, or closure by the City. Refunds for unused facilities are not permitted. All fees, including for use of lights, health permits, and concession stand, must be settled by Junely 30th for spring allocations and December 30th for fall. Failure to submit full or timely payments will jeopardize the organization’s ability to use City facilities in the future.

E. Organizations anticipating a split to form a new organization or individuals planning to organize a new sports program must register with the City in conformance with this Section at least 6 months before the estimated starting date of the new or expanded league. Organizations planning to form a new league and seek Priority Group II status must be established and operating for at least one year prior to the start of their requested season. Registration with the City must occur at least 6 months before the anticipated start date. The City reserves the right to deny or restrict facility use if a new or expanded program is determined to negatively impact existing facility allocations. The City reserves the right to deny the use of City facilities to any organization or group if the City determines that a new or expanded program shall negatively impact the allocation of City facilities. The City cannot guarantee the use of any City facilities. To qualify for Priority Group II status, organizations must meet the Priority Group II requirements under Section

3.1. ARTICLE V – FACILITY USE PERMITS
Section 5.1 – Facility Use Permits
A. Recurrent use of City facilities requires a valid facility use permit. Applicants must submit an application packet each season by the established deadlines listed in Section 4.1.

B. Permits shall be issued by the City designee in accordance with this policy. All facility allocations, including the assignment of dates, times, and areas for use are made at the sole discretion of the City. Qualifying organizations must maintain a copy of the approved permit during all scheduled uses and provide a copy if requested by any City staff member.

C. Fees for use of City facilities are set by City Council through the Master Fee Recovery Schedule. The City Council adopted fee schedule shall determine all fees and charges associated with athletic facility reservations. The City Council may review and adjust fees at any time.

D. The applicant must be the officially approved representative of the organization.

The use of permitted facilities is strictly non-transferable and may not, under any circumstances, be reassigned, exchanged, subleased, sublet, or otherwise reallocated to any other individual, group, or entity. Such actions are strictly

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prohibited and may result in immediate revocation of facility use privileges.

Applicant is to be the sole user. Transfer, reassignment, exchange, sublease, sublet, or reallocation of permitted facilities is strictly prohibited.

E. Requests to modify existing permits must be made to the Community Services Director, or designee in writing by an authorized agent of the group no less than 10 business days before date of the requested change request. All requests are subject to staff review and approval.

ARTICLE VI – ATHLETIC FACILITY RULES
Section 6.1 – General Athletic Facility Use Rules
A. Facility use must be consistent with the type of play permitted for each facility.

B. All park users, including qualified organizations, must comply with all provisions of the Corona Municipal Code.

C. A responsible adult designated by the user group must always be present when an organization uses a city facility.

D. Games and practices may begin no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and must end no later than 10:00 p.m. Any exceptions must have the Department's prior written approval.

E. If the use of a facility becomes excessive or regular use changes the characteristics of the immediate neighborhood, the City may reduce allocations or limit hours.

F. Lining of City parks with chalk, paint, or burning turf with chemicals is not permitted without prior written approval by the Department. If approved, only chalk or water‐ based paints may be used.

G. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited in City parks.

H. Sound-making devices (i.e., horns, clickers, rattles, bells, whistles, etc.) are prohibited unless officials or coaches use them as a necessary part of the activity.

I. If any vendors will be on-site during practices, games, or other permitted activities, the permit holder is required to submit the following documentation prior to the vendor’s presence at the facility.
a. Vendor's certificate of liability insurance listing the City of Corona (400 S. Vicentia Ave., Corona, CA 92882) as the certificate Holder and Additional Insured with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000, and in the Description of Operations box, please enter details of use of City Facilities,

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such as the type of activity, date, name, and address of facility being used.

For recurrent use, specify activities, facilities, and policy range. b. Vendors must provide current business license documentation, valid for operation within the City of Corona.
a.c. Any vendor providing or selling food must also comply with all applicable health and safety regulations and may be required to submit additional documentation, including but not limited to health permits or food handler certifications, as required by local or county health departments.

Section 6.2 – Lighting
A. Organizations must provide the City with a schedule of their intended light use as part of the facility allocation request. Requests must clearly define times of use (e.g. Wednesdays, sunset to 9:15 p.m.).

B. Designated oOrganizations with lighted fields will be provided system access to turn lights on at the respective facility. Organizations are required to comply with their approved permit times. Use of field lighting outside the scheduled reservation period is strictly prohibited.

C. Organizations are responsible to pay for paying any costs incurred to the City through the operation of lights regardless of whether the activity occurred, unless a proper cancellation notice was provided to the City. Costs will be assessed in accordance with the City’s Master Fee Recovery Schedule.

D. No lights may be left on past 10:00 p.m., activated for an unauthorized activity, or used at a facility that has not been allocated.

Section 6.3 – Public Address (PA) Systems
A. Limited sound amplification may be allowed in City parks, including (PA) systems, portable components, and bullhorns. All sound amplification must pertain to the game being played or authorized event or activity by the organization.

B. No amplified music is allowed on City park facilities unless pre‐approved by the City.

C. Only persons 18 or older will be allowed to operate PA systems.

D. Special announcements should be kept to a minimum. “Play‐by‐play” announcing is prohibited.

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Section 6.4 – Signs and Banners
Posting any signs or banners on city athletic facilities shall comply with the Sports Field Sign and Banner Program Administrative Policy 06400.006. Any groups wishing to display banners on City athletic facilities shall submit the Sign and Banner Application form to the Community Services Department before arranging for banners to be posted.

Any approved signs and banners must be removed at the end of each allocation season.

Section 6.5 – Storage and Concession Facilities
The City provides only the structure and existing equipment for storage and concession stands. Authorized users are responsible for providing all other equipment.

A. No permanent equipment or improvements enhancements should be made to the facility without prior written permission from the City.

B. The City assumes no liability for any equipment, storage, or personal property.

C. Organizations are responsible for ensuring the City has proper keys for the storage and concession facilities. If the City issues keys to an organization, duplication of keys is strictly prohibited, and lost keys will result in the user group paying for any re‐keying services and key replacement.

D. Facilities should be maintained in a safe, clean, and orderly manner, with equipment properly stored. Upon the conclusion of the permit, organizations shall remove all property and return the facility to the same or better condition than when issued.

E. City Staff and the Riverside County Health Department will conduct annual inspections of concession facilities. A representative should be present at all inspections. The County Health Department is authorized to shut down any facility that does not comply with health code regulations or poses a health risk to the community. Organizations are responsible for acquiring the proper food handler’s license.

Section 6.6 – Security
The city reserves the right to require organizations to provide additional park personnel, security, medical, or police presence when deemed necessary. The organization will be responsible for any resulting expenses or costs.

Section 6.7 – Traffic and Parking
A. Participants and spectators should utilize approved off‐street public parking lots and/or surface streets that do not impact the immediate neighbors.

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B. Driving or parking on City parks or trails is strictly prohibited. Any damage to City facilities incurred due to unauthorized use may result in subsequent maintenance fees. The City may grant limited exceptions for field improvement, service, or projects benefitting the playability of the facility. City vehicles and emergency service responders may access the field as appropriate for their respective duties.

Unauthorized vehicles may be ticketed by the Police Department or towed at the owner’s expense.

C. Parking is available on a first-come, first serve basis; no overnight parking is permitted.

B.D. Parking in non-designated areas (e.g. dirt lots, red zones, fire lanes, landscaping) is strictly prohibited.

ARTICLE XII – MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP
Section 7.1 – Maintenance and Upkeep
A. The City shall maintain all athletic facilities to safe passive use standards, meaning they are playable from the minimum standards for residential use and activity.

B. To maintain the athletic fields at the highest level possible, the City will schedule annual maintenance programs at all City facilities. The City will attempt to be flexible in accommodating organizations during maintenance but will prioritize safety and damage prevention as necessary.

C. The City will conduct renovations on select fields two times per year in accordance with the timelines listed below. During this time, the fields will remain closed to all sports organizations and the general public.
a. Winter renovations: late 4
th week of November – 3rd/4th week of late January
b. Summer renovations: late 4
th week of June – late 4th week of August
D. Emergency evening and weekend maintenance requests may be made by calling the City of Corona non-emergency dispatch at (951) 736‐2330 x2.

E. Any request to significantly or permanently modify or improve any City facility shall be made requested in writing to the Director.

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F. The city will repair any damage to any City facility caused by organization negligence or failure to adhere to City policy, and the organization will be billed the full cost of repairs.

Section 7.2 – Facility User Responsibilities
A. All facilities will be released from the City to the authorized user in a safe and playable condition and will be signed off by a representative. Organizations are responsible for notifying the City of any significant damage, vandalism, or wear outside of normal use. For any safety concerns (non-emergency), contact the Corona Police Department at (951) 736-2330 x2. In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

B. Organizations shall be responsible for the facility, including restrooms, being free of trash or debris at the end of each use. Otherwise, organizations will be charged the actual cost of remedial cleanup deemed necessary by the City.

C. Permit holders are responsible for collecting and removing all litter and debris from fields, dugouts, courts, and spectator areas during and immediately following each use. This includes ensuring that all trash is properly disposed of in designated receptables and that the facility is left in a clean and orderly condition. If it is determined that additional cleaning or janitorial services are required due to noncompliance with these responsibilities, the organization will be held financially responsible for the cost of those services. Repeated violations may also impact future facility use.

B.D. Any damage to turf, fencing, restrooms, or park amenities will be billed to the reserving organization.

C.E. Field preparation, lining of the fields, marking of the fields, or installation of goal posts will be performed by the organization with prior written approval. Some services may be available through the City. Contact Community Services staff for availability.

D.F. Temporary fencing, shade covers, or similar temporary facility enhancements must have prior written approval. Such enhancements must be put up one week prior to and removed one week after the end of the season (regular or postseason).

Section 7.3 – Rain and Other Inclement Conditions
A. The City, as well as organizations to whom a facility has been allocated, reserves the right to cancel facility use if deemed unsafe or where use could lead to sustained damage.

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B. The City will maintain a “Mud Line” that will be updated Monday through Friday by 2:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday by 7:00 a.m. The Mud Line can be reached by calling (951) 736‐2244.

C. If it rains within 24 hours before use, organizations should cancel any scheduled activities to reduce liability and increase safety. As resources permit, additional signage may be posted at facilities with field status information.

ARTICLE VIII DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR POLICY VIOLATION
Section 8. 1 – Types of Policy Violation
The principle objective of any disciplinary action is to ensure adherence to field allocation policy as it allows fair and safe access to well‐maintained and attractive fields. Violations include, but are not limited to the following:

A. Submission of false documentation associated with the allocation process.

B. Use of closed fields (in inclement weather, for safety, or maintenance).

C. Use of fields outside of permitted time.

D. Subletting, loaning, or trading fields with other groups.

E. Holding fields to block other groups from use or excessive cancellations.

F. Failure to return unscheduled/unused fields, as verified by City staff, to the City for reallocation.

G. Failure to clean facility following use.

H. Driving vehicles on fields without prior written approval as noted on the permit.

I. Creating additional fields on site without written permission.

J. Unauthorized use of lights, including operating lights outside th authorized permitted time.

K. Unauthorized use of amplified sound or creating excessive noise.

L. Any form of disrespectful, unprofessional, or discourteous behavior toward members of the public, City personnel, or authorized representatives is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, physical violence, verbal abuse,

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yelling, use of profanity, or any other form of aggressive or inappropriate conduct. discourtesy to the public, City staff, or authorized agents.

M. Failure to supply documents that are outlined within the Athletic Facility Allocation Policy. respond or comply with staff requests.

M.N. Unauthorized tampering with City property, including but not limited to duplication or removal of keys, alteration of lockbox codes, and damage to public facilities such as field defacement (e.g., burning field lines).

Section 8.2 – Disciplinary Procedures
A. The City upholds and maintains a progressive disciplinary policy, which may include one or several of the following actions:
i. Verbal warning by City staff.
ii. Written warning sent to the organization and maintained in organization’s file.
iii. Suspension of rental privileges for one month.
iv. Loss of priority classification for the upcoming allocation period or periods. v. Suspension of rental privileges for three months.
vi. Loss of priority classification for the upcoming calendar year. vi.vii. Removal of scheduled lighting, and deactivation of Musco access.

B. Major violations and persistent disregard for policy may result in immediate revocation of a permit and loss of future field allocation.

Section 8.3 – Grievances
A request to appeal disciplinary actions must be made to the Director, or designee, in writing by an authorized agent of the group no less than 10 business days following the action.

Section 8.4 – Reallocation of Released Fields from Policy Violation Should fields become released due to violations, organizations shall be notified by email, and fields will be made available on a first-come, first‐served basis.

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ARTICLE IX – TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
The organization hosting the event or tournament, is responsible for covering any additional resources required to host the tournament or special event. These would include but are not limited to, additional trash or janitorial service and field maintenance.

When applicable, the applicant must provide the City with all vendor information, $1 Million Comprehensive Liability Insurance, and a Riverside County Health Permit if vendor is serving food. Failure to comply will be considered a policy violation, as outlined in Section 8.1, and may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the procedures described therein.

Section 1 – Tournaments and Special Events
A. Tournament and Special Event requests will follow the same application timeline and process as field allocations.

B. Surplus timeslots may be designated by the City for tournaments, special events, or opening day activities.

C. To qualify as a tournament or special event, the program must consist of at least 100 actual participants or at least ten (10) participating teams. The type of play or intent is different from regular season practice or games.

D.C. The City will evaluate all tournament and special event applications. The Community Services Director, or designee, may select or approve any application.

E. When applicable, the applicant must provide the City with all vendor information, $1 million Comprehensive Liability Insurance, and a Riverside County Health Permit if serving food prior to the event.

F.D. Applicants may be asked to submit additional information or be available for a meeting or presentation.

G. The organization hosting the event is responsible for covering any additional resources required to host the tournament or special event. These would include but are not limited to, additional trash or janitorial service and field maintenance.

Section 2- Special Events
A. Special Events are subject to all documentation requirements, timelines, and fees required through the Special Event permitting process.

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A.B. Organizations wishing to hold a Special Event such as defined in Section

3.1, including Trunk or Treats, Fundraisers, Movie Nights, holiday events, or any use not related to the designated sport or field purpose, must apply with our Special Events division at [email protected].

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ARTICLE I - PURPOSE
Section 1.1 General Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to:
 Ensure that athletic facilities are prioritized for recreational functions that meet the needs of the community.
 Establish a fair and consistent process for allocating sports fields, sports courts, and other athletic facilities owned and operated by the City of Corona to community-based youth sports organizations.
 Set clear policies, rules, and regulations for field use by community-based youth sports organizations.

Due to the limited number of available athletic facilities, the Community Services Department has established criteria for field and sports court usage and will monitor proper use of facilities. The City may charge fees in accordance with the Master Fee Recovery Schedule to recover public costs to operate, maintain, repair, improve, supervise, and administer the use of athletic facilities.

ARTICLE II – DEFINITIONS
Section 2.1 Definitions
Title: Athletic Facility Allocation Policy
Administered By: Community Services Department
Policy No. Issue
Date
Revision
Date
Department Head
Approved
City Manager
Approved
06400.004 03/11/2011 11/19/2025

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ARTICLE III – GROUP PRIORITY CLASSIFICATION

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A. Group I – City of Corona & Other Government Use. Activities conducted or sponsored by the City of Corona, including co-sponsored events, Corona‐Norco Unified School District, or other approved governmental agencies. Non‐City groups are required to pay the City for any direct costs.

B. Group 2 – Everyone Plays Youth Sports Non-Profit Organizations Coronabased Non‐profit 501(c)(3) youth sports organizations with a current proof of good standing from the California Franchise Tax Board are eligible under this category.

Groups must have at least 65% resident participation, operate with an ‘everyone plays, no child is turned away’ philosophy, and require that each participant plays a significant portion of every game. Organization board members, league officials, coaches, or trainers may not receive any form of compensation. Organization must have a Board of Directions, maintain meeting minutes and be established for at least one year. All resident organizations must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status, proof of good standing with the California Franchise Tax Board, and proof of residency for participants to verify the 65% residency requirements.

C. Group 3 –Resident Non-Profit Organizations Non‐profit 501(c)(3) youth sports organizations with current proof of good standing from the California Franchise Tax Board are eligible under this category. This includes youth sports organizations with at least 65% Corona resident participation, offering competitive play beyond recreational level and assigning teams based on skill or playability, as verified by official rosters. Corona‐based schools not part of the Corona‐Norco Unified School District must also meet the 65% residency requirement. All resident organizations must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status, proof of good standing with the California Franchise Tax Board, and proof of residency for participants to verify the 65% residency requirement.

D. Group 4 – Resident For-Profit Organizations. Corona residents and for-profit resident groups using a facility for short‐term or one‐time private events. The applicant’s home or business address must be located within the Corona city limits.

Section 3.2 Proof of Residency

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A. All Resident Non-Profit organizations are required to provide proof of residency.

Each organization must submit a roster containing the organization’s name, team name, division, team adult contact information, and each participant’s name, address, and phone number. The Residency Verification must be provided to the City when the application is submitted.

ARTICLE IV – ALLOCATION PROCESS
Section 4.1 Athletic Facility Application Process
A. Requests for the use of athletic facilities are made through the Community Services Department. Athletic facilities will be allocated to qualifying organizations two times per year: Fall/Winter (July through December) and Spring/Summer (January through June) based on group priority classification identified in Section

3.1. B. All organizations, including those requesting reoccurring facility allocations, must submit the following documents to the Department by December 15 for Spring/Summer use and June 15 for Fall/Winter use to be eligible for the initial allocation process. Failure to submit the requested information by the specified deadlines will result in the organization being considered only for any surplus athletic facility space remaining after the initial allocation process has concluded. i. League Application Cover Page. Applications must identify a primary and secondary contact to serve as liaisons to the City. All communications between the City and the organization related to the facility allocations or associated usage must be made via these contacts.
ii. Athletic City Facility Use Application. The application must be signed by two members of the organization’s board of directors. One signatory must be the board president. Applications must specify the location, field, dates, and times, including field prep and clean up, for the facilities requested.

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iii. Participant Verification. The document must include the exact participation count and their residing address, including those on a waitlist, and the total number of Corona resident participants.
iv. Team Roster. Complete participant rosters with the total number of participants and total number of resident participants. If final rosters are unavailable by the deadline, user groups must submit the most recent applicable roster and schedule. Allocations will be based on the total participant count identified at the time of application. Final rosters for the season to be played during the allocation period must be submitted at least two weeks before the commencement of the season.
v. Board Roster. Complete list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the current board of directors and/or designated officials. vi. Organization By-laws. Current organization by-laws, including Board of Directors, including a complete list of names, addresses, telephone numbers, and background checks. This must include the meeting minutes and the date of board approval. Background checks should be obtained and on file for all coaches and board members involved with the program. vii. Proof of Non‐Profit Status. Up to date 501(c)(3) designation from the I.R.S. and a current nonprofit designation from the California Franchise Tax Board. The Organization must maintain current non‐profit 501(c)(3) status and be in good standing with the California Franchise Tax Board for the allocated field use permit duration. The organization’s official business address must be located within the limits of the City of Corona viii. Master Calendar of Events. A calendar or listing of all planned activities and events taking place under the agency's banner such as season dates, practice schedules, game schedules, opening/closing days, tournaments, picture days, and any special activities not pertaining to the normal field use.

This includes all activities directly impacting facility use and/or surrounding neighborhood.
ix. Insurance Requirements. The City requires any group applying for the use of City facilities to have a minimum of $1 million in Comprehensive Liability Insurance. The certificate of insurance must list the City of Corona and the Corona Community Services Department as Certificate holders and additionally insured. Additionally, the cancellation paragraph clause must state the following: “Should any of the above-described policies be canceled before the expiration date thereof, the issuing company will mail a cancellation notice within 30 days of the cancellation to the named

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certificate holder.” The certificate, an original (no copies), must be filed with the City prior to usage of any fields or facilities.
x. Acceptance of Field Condition. The user group accepts the facilities applied for in an “AS IS” condition. In consideration of using the facility, the user agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Corona, Corona Community Services Department, its officers, employees, and volunteers from all liability, claims, suits, and judgments that may arise from the use of the premises, except those claims, suits, or judgments arising out of the sole and intentional negligence of the City.
xi. Vehicle Access Request Form. This form is required to request permission for a vehicle onto a park for service‐related causes. Vehicles must stay on approved paths and are not allowed to park or drive on fields. xii. Storage Bin / Container Request Form. This form is required to request permission for onsite storage.
xiii. Concession Stand Request Form. This form is required to request permission to use the park concession stand.
xiv. Key Procedure Form Organizations must sign a key procedure form for any City keys that may be checked out for facility use. Duplication of keys is strictly prohibited. If keys are lost or misplaced, the facility user will be charged for re‐keying and/or replacement.
xv. Vendor Requirements. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all third party vendors must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance for City approval prior to the start of the season or any scheduled events.

Additionally, any third-party food vendors are required to provide proof of all required paperwork from the health department.
xvi. City Business License. All organizations or vendors must provide a City business license. Business licenses can be obtained by contacting 951- 736-2275 or emailing [email protected].

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department will assess applications based first on priority level and then on application submission date and time.

G. Fees will be assessed in accordance with the City’s Master Fee Recovery Schedule. Each season may be paid in full before the start of the season or in monthly installments. Refunds in the form of a credit to the user’s account with the City will be only given for cancellations due to weather or other environmental conditions, unsafe/unplayable fields, or closure by the City. Refunds for unused facilities are not permitted. All fees, including for use of lights, health permits, and concession stand, must be settled by June 30th for spring allocations and December 30th for fall. Failure to submit full or timely payments will jeopardize the organization’s ability to use City facilities in the future.

E. Organizations planning to form a new league and seek Priority Group II status must be established and operating for at least one year prior to the start of their requested season. Registration with the City must occur at least 6 months before the anticipated start date. The City reserves the right to deny or restrict facility use if a new or expanded program is determined to negatively impact existing facility allocations. The City cannot guarantee the use of any City facilities. To qualify for Priority Group II status, organizations must meet the Priority Group II requirements under Section 3.1.

ARTICLE V – FACILITY USE PERMITS
Section 5.1 – Facility Use Permits
A. Recurrent use of City facilities requires a valid facility use permit. Applicants must submit an application packet each season by the established deadlines listed in Section 4.1.

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D. The applicant must be the officially approved representative of the organization.

E. Requests to modify existing permits must be made to the Community Services Director, or designee in writing by an authorized agent of the group no less than 10 business days before date of the requested change. All requests are subject to staff review and approval.

ARTICLE VI – ATHLETIC FACILITY RULES
Section 6.1 – General Athletic Facility Use Rules
A. Facility use must be consistent with the type of play permitted for each facility.

B. All park users, including qualified organizations, must comply with all provisions of the Corona Municipal Code.

C. A responsible adult designated by the user group must always be present when an organization uses a city facility.

D. Games and practices may begin no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and must end no later than 10:00 p.m. Any exceptions must have the Department's prior written approval.

E. If the use of a facility becomes excessive or regular use changes the characteristics of the immediate neighborhood, the City may reduce allocations or limit hours.

G. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited in City parks.

H. Sound-making devices (i.e., horns, clickers, rattles, bells, whistles, etc.) are prohibited unless officials or coaches use them as a necessary part of the activity.

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a. Vendor's certificate of liability insurance listing the City of Corona (400 S. Vicentia Ave., Corona, CA 92882) as the certificate Holder and Additional Insured with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000, and in the Description of Operations box, please enter details of use of City Facilities, such as the type of activity, date, name, and address of facility being used.

For recurrent use, specify activities, facilities, and policy range. b. Vendors must provide current business license documentation, valid for operation within the City of Corona.
c. Any vendor providing or selling food must also comply with all applicable health and safety regulations and may be required to submit additional documentation, including but not limited to health permits or food handler certifications, as required by local or county health departments.

B. Designated organizations with lighted fields will be provided system access to turn lights on at the respective facility. Organizations are required to comply with their approved permit times. Use of field lighting outside the scheduled reservation period is strictly prohibited.

C. Organizations are responsible for paying any costs incurred to the City through the operation of lights regardless of whether the activity occurred, unless a proper cancellation notice was provided to the City. Costs will be assessed in accordance with the City’s Master Fee Recovery Schedule.

D. No lights may be left on past 10:00 p.m., activated for an unauthorized activity, or used at a facility that has not been allocated.

B. No amplified music is allowed on City park facilities unless pre‐approved by the City.

C. Only persons 18 or older will be allowed to operate PA systems.

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D. Special announcements should be kept to a minimum. “Play‐by‐play” announcing is prohibited.

Any approved signs and banners must be removed at the end of each allocation season.

A. No permanent equipment or improvements should be made to the facility without prior written permission from the City.

B. The City assumes no liability for any equipment, storage, or personal property.

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Section 6.7 – Traffic and Parking
A. Participants and spectators should utilize approved off‐street public parking lots and/or surface streets that do not impact the immediate neighbors.

B. Driving or parking on City parks or trails is strictly prohibited. Any damage to City facilities incurred due to unauthorized use may result in subsequent maintenance fees. The City may grant limited exceptions for field improvement, service, or projects benefiting the playability of the facility. City vehicles and emergency service responders may access the field as appropriate for their respective duties.

Unauthorized vehicles may be ticketed by the Police Department or towed at the owner’s expense.

C. Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis; no overnight parking is permitted.

D. Parking in non-designated areas (e.g. dirt lots, red zones, fire lanes, landscaping) is strictly prohibited.

C. The City will conduct renovations on select fields two times per year in accordance with the timelines listed below. During this time, the fields will remain closed to all sports organizations and the general public.
a. Winter renovations: late November – late January
Summer renovations: late June – late August
D. Emergency evening and weekend maintenance requests may be made by calling the City of Corona non-emergency dispatch at (951) 736‐2330 x2.

E. Any request to significantly or permanently modify or improve any City facility shall be made in writing to the Director.

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F. The city will repair any damage to any City facility caused by organization negligence or failure to adhere to City policy, and the organization will be billed the full cost of repairs.

D. Any damage to turf, fencing, restrooms, or park amenities will be billed to the reserving organization.

E. Field preparation, lining of the fields, marking of the fields, or installation of goal posts will be performed by the organization with prior written approval. Some services may be available through the City. Contact Community Services staff for availability.

F. Temporary fencing, shade covers, or similar temporary facility enhancements must have prior written approval. Such enhancements must be put up one week prior to and removed one week after the end of the season (regular or postseason).

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B. The City will maintain a “Mud Line” that will be updated Monday through Friday by 2:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday by 7:00 a.m. The Mud Line can be reached by calling (951) 736‐2244.

A. Submission of false documentation associated with the allocation process.

B. Use of closed fields (in inclement weather, for safety, or maintenance).

C. Use of fields outside of permitted time.

D. Subletting, loaning, or trading fields with other groups.

E. Holding fields to block other groups from use or excessive cancellations.

F. Failure to return unscheduled/unused fields, as verified by City staff, to the City for reallocation.

G. Failure to clean facility following use.

H. Driving vehicles on fields without prior written approval as noted on the permit.

I. Creating additional fields on site without written permission.

J. Unauthorized use of lights, including operating lights outside th authorized permitted time.

K. Unauthorized use of amplified sound or creating excessive noise.

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yelling, use of profanity, or any other form of aggressive or inappropriate conduct. discourtesy to the public, City staff, or authorized agents.

M. Failure to supply documents that are outlined within the Athletic Facility Allocation Policy.

N. Unauthorized tampering with City property, including but not limited to duplication or removal of keys, alteration of lockbox codes, and damage to public facilities such as field defacement (e.g., burning field lines).

Section 8.2 – Disciplinary Procedures
A. The City upholds and maintains a progressive disciplinary policy, which may include one or several of the following actions:
i. Verbal warning by City staff.
ii. Written warning sent to the organization and maintained in organization’s file.
iii. Suspension of rental privileges for one month.
iv. Loss of priority classification for the upcoming allocation period or periods. v. Suspension of rental privileges for three months.
vi. Loss of priority classification for the upcoming calendar year. vii. Removal of scheduled lighting, and deactivation of Musco access.

B. Major violations and persistent disregard for policy may result in immediate revocation of a permit and loss of future field allocation.

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Section 1 – Tournaments
A. Tournament requests will follow the same application timeline and process as field allocations.

B. Surplus timeslots may be designated by the City for tournaments, special events, or opening day activities.

C. The City will evaluate all tournament applications. The Community Services Director, or designee, may select or approve any application.

D. Applicants may be asked to submit additional information or be available for a meeting or presentation.

Section 2- Special Events
A. Special Events are subject to all documentation requirements, timelines, and fees required through the Special Event permitting process.

B. Organizations wishing to hold a Special Event such as defined in Section 3.1, including Trunk or Treats, Fundraisers, Movie Nights, holiday events, or any use not related to the designated sport or field purpose, must apply with our Special Events division at [email protected].

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DATE: 11/19/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Planning and Development Department
2025-438

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:

ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS WITHIN TITLE 15 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This staff report asks the City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 3421, which amends various chapters within Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code (CMC) and adopt by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24). Title 15 of the CMC encompasses the California Building Standards Code, along with local amendments pertaining to building construction.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 3421, amending various chapters within Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code and approve by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24).

BACKGROUND & HISTORY:

The City Council, at its meeting on November 5, 2025, approved the first reading of Ordinance 3421. The City Council is now required to hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance 3421, which would amend the various chapters within Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code and approve by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24).

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The California Building Standards Code, Title 24, establishes the minimum regulations for the design and construction of buildings and structures in California. The California Building Standards Code is published in its entirety every three years by order of the California Legislature. The California Building Standards Commission has recently adopted new model codes with amendments, and the 2025 California Building Standards Code will take effect throughout the State on January 1, 2026.

State law mandates that local governments enforce the regulations of the California Building Standards Code and amend local ordinances for conformity. The City of Corona adopts by reference the Building Standards Code within Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code (CMC), covering the Building Code, Residential Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code, California Wildland Urban Interface Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Historical Building Code, Existing Building Code, Energy Code, and Green Building Standards Code. The ordinance also contains certain local amendments that are considered reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.

ANALYSIS:

The California Building Standards Code (CBSC) is based on the latest model codes published by the International Code Council (ICC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).

These nationally recognized model codes go through a lengthy code development process, and when new versions are published, the California Building Standards Commission uses these updated codes to amend the CBSC.

The 2025 CBSC contains changes such as errata to correct errors or typos, revised wording clarification, and more significant changes to reflect increases in building system performance, California's renewable energy goals, and the latest building technology and innovation. The most noteworthy of these changes in the new CBSC include:
• A new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code has been added to the CBSC to establish minimum requirements for land use and the built environment in `designated wildland-urban interface areas into a single code. • Electric heat pump water heaters and central space heaters are now required for most new construction instead of fuel-burning heaters. • Increased minimum sizing of solar and battery energy storage systems for new construction.
• Where fuel-burning water heaters are allowed to be installed in new residential structures, the residential structure must be “heat pump ready”. This means the residential structure is equipped to easily convert appliances from fuel-burning to electric.
• Increased electric vehicle charging requirements for multifamily buildings.

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The amendments to Title 15 of the CMC are based on the 2025 CBSC update and include updates to existing ordinances for uniformity with the new codes, modern construction methods. Noteworthy changes to the Fire Code and the new Wildland Urban Interface Code in Title 15 of CMC include the following.

Chapter 15.12, Fire Code
Section 15.12.330 is added to CMC Chapter 15.12 to require a fallout radius for firework displays to be 100 ft/in (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fired, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief. An exception to this requirement can include having a fully staffed fire engine present at the location of the fireworks display.

Chapter 15.25, Wildland Urban Interface Code
Chapter 15.25 is a new chapter added to the CMC, covering fire flow requirements for properties located in Very High Fire Severity (VHFS) Zones. Section 15.25.130 of this chapter will require subdivisions consisting of five or more lots for one- and two-family dwellings located in the VHFS Zones to have a fire flow of 2,000 gallons per minute (GPM) compared to the 1,500 gpm required in non-VHFS Zones. Additionally, the fire flow will increase to 2,500 gpm for a dwelling unit exceeding 3,600 square feet of floor area. The fire flow requirement of this section can be reduced to 1,500 gpm if the entire subdivision is constructed in compliance with the most current version of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood Technical Standard.

The public hearing on the proposed amendments to Title 15 of the CMC and the adoption of the ordinance is scheduled for the City Council meeting on November 19, 2025, which is required after the first reading of the ordinance.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The adoption of this ordinance will have no financial impact.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Per Government Code Section 6066 the public notice for the public hearing on the adoption of the ordinance shall be published once a week for two successive weeks, and at least 14 days before the public hearing, with at least five days intervening between the two publication dates. The first notice was published on October 31, 2025, in the Sentinel, with the second notice published on November 7, 2025, before the public hearing date on November 19, 2025.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

The Ordinance does not qualify as a project under State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(a) because it has no potential to result in either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. It can also be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment because the Ordinance simply updates existing building codes in compliance with the California Building Standards Code, and the adoption of the

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Ordinance will not result in any development or any new activity with the potential to impact the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.

PREPARED BY: CHRIS MILOSEVIC, BUILDING OFFICIAL
REVIEWED BY: COLBY CATALDI, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit 1 – Ordinance No. 3421 Clean version

2. Exhibit 2 – Ordinance No. 3421 Redline version

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ORDINANCE NO. 3421

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORONA AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04, 15.05,

15.07, 15.08, 15.09, 15.10, 15.11, 15.12, 15.20, 15.28,AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.25 TO TITLE 15 OF THE CORONA

MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING

STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 24); INCLUDING THE 2025
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE 2025
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2025
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE WITH ERRATA; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLANDURBAN INTERFACE CODE; AND THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN

ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES
THERETO.

WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022, et seq. and California Health & Safety Code Section 17922 empower the City of Corona ("City") to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code as provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, in December of 2022 the City Council of the City of Corona adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code with certain local amendments; and WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission ("Commission") recently adopted new amendments to the California Building Standards Code; and WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code, Sections 17958.5 and 18941.5 authorize cities and counties to modify the California Building Standards Code by adopting more restrictive standards and modifications if such standards and modifications are accompanied by express findings that they are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corona ("City Council") finds that these local climatic, geological or topographical conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. The City is subject to relatively low amounts of precipitation, very low humidity levels and extremely high temperatures. These climatic conditions are conducive to the spread of drought conditions and fires. For example, during July, August and September, temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. During the same months, humidity is usually less than 40% and measurements of less than 10% are not uncommon. These recordings have been documented by the Riverside County Flood Control District and the National Climatic Data Center.

2. The City is subject to extremely strong winds, commonly referred to as "Santa Ana Winds," which can reach speeds of up to 95 miles per hour. In addition, the convergence of the marine shore air flow and the desert air flow create steady winds on a daily basis. Finally, the City is bordered on the south by steep, rugged, brush-covered mountains and parts of the City contain hilly terrain and mounds, which either contribute to or create gusty wind conditions by causing a natural funneling effect and increasing wind speeds over the City.

3. The City is also subject to moderately strong shaking and surface ruptures from seismic activity in the area. The geologic and seismic setting of the City is dominated by the Chino and Elsinore earthquake faults along the southwest portion of the City and a diversity of bedrock and alluvial soils that may significantly affect the intensity of earthquake shaking. The Elsinore fault is located a short distance southwest of the City, while the Chino fault, which is subparallel to the Elsinore fault, is located just inside the City’s southwestern boundary. Of the two faults, the Chino fault has the greater potential for surface rupture leading to structural damage of structures in the City. Moreover, the thin alluvial soils found in parts of the City contribute to a moderately high potential for liquefaction in certain areas.

WHEREAS, the aforementioned geologic and climatic conditions have also contributed to the loss or damage of thousands of homes and commercial properties in California over the last several decades. The top 20 fires in the State have consumed over 46,000 structures, and there have been hundreds more fires with thousands more structures destroyed. The 30,305- acre Freeway Complex Fire from November 2008 burned 318 structures, including several in Corona; the 2662-acre Canyon Fire from September 2017 threatened 2715 homes in Corona, before being contained; and the 23,136-acre Holy Fire from August 2018 nearly threatened 2638 homes in Corona; and
WHEREAS, these fires, as well as the Whittier Earthquake of 1987 and Northridge Earthquake of 1994, have resulted in the tragic loss of lives along with enormous property losses; and
WHEREAS, based upon the recommendations of the Building Official and Fire Chief, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code ("amendments") are more restrictive than the standards adopted by the Commission, would decrease the potential incidence of property damage, injury and death due to

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fires and earthquakes, and are reasonable and necessary to mitigate the aforementioned local climatic, geologic or topographical conditions; and

1. The amendments to section 101.4 of Chapter 1 Division II of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, as set forth in Section 2 of this ordinance, ensure that structures and related devices and equipment required by other referenced codes are maintained in a manner that would prevent danger to emergency responders or users thereof arising from conditions related to an emergency incident caused by high winds, fires, or seismic activity.

2. The amendments to Sections 105.1 of Chapter 1 Division II of the 2025 California Building Code, as set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance, ensure that structures such as fences, retaining walls and signs, that may become potentially dangerous structures in an earthquake or high winds, are constructed in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances and standards; and

3. The amendment to Section 105.6 of Chapter 1 Division II of the 2025 California Building Code, as set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance, preserves public health, safety and welfare by limiting construction noise and mitigating the effects of having portions of the City’s residential areas constructed on hilly terrain. Many times it is not possible to construct noise barriers between noise sources and noise receptors in hilly areas. Under such circumstances, the "line of sight" between the noise source and the receiver cannot be adequately impeded by other structures such as fences and walls because such structures cannot be constructed on certain lots due to the grade differential between lots; and

4. The addition of Section 105.8 to Chapter 1 Division II of the 2025 California Building Code, as set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance, is needed to assure that each permit is applicable to the location and conditions for which it was originally obtained; and

5. The amendments to Section 110.3.3.1 and 110.3.6.1 of the 2025 California Building Code, as set forth in Section 3 of this Ordinance, adding additional required inspections, including a sub-frame inspection, a roof sheathing and shear inspection and a plaster inspection assure that all construction and use of buildings conforms to the requirements of the California Building Standards Code in so that maximum protection from the wind, fire and earthquake conditions is provided; and

6. The addition of Section 3109.1.1 to the 2025 California Building Code, as set forth in Section 3 of this Ordinance, isrequired to ensure pool safety and decrease the likelihood of injuries and death due to unauthorized use of pools and the greater use of outdoor swimming pools due to climatic conditions; and

7. The addition of Section 1505.1.3 to the 2025 California Building Code as set forth in Section 3 of this Ordinance and the additions of section R902.1.3 to the 2025 Residential Code as set forth in Section 5 of this Ordinance requires Class "A" roofing which is effective against severe fire exposure, is not readily flammable, affords a fairly high degree of fire protection to roof decks, does not slip from position, and poses no flying-brand hazard, and is

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therefore more fire resistant than other classes of roofing not possessing these characteristics that are adopted for use by the Commission; and

8. The amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code, as set forth in Section 10 of this Ordinance, including the amendments adding definitions to Section 202; the amendment to Section 112.4.2 imposing additional costs against persons responsible for violations of the code; the amendments to Sections 304.1.2, 305.6, 307.6, 307.7, 308.1.6.3, 324, 325, 326, 327, 503.2.1, 503.2.4, 503.7, 505.1, 507.5.1, 507.5.5 507.5.7, 4907.3, 4911 imposing additional requirements for maintenance, clearance and management of vegetation and fuel modification areas, outdoor fires, premises identification, fire access roads, turning radii, clearance around hydrants and other fire apparatus; and amendments to the 2025 California Building Code, as set forth in Section 3 of this Ordinance; and the amendments to the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as set forth in Section 12 of this Ordinance, are needed to minimize the risk of fire which is increased by the climatic, geological and dry brush conditions in the City of Corona, described above in this Ordinance, and to mitigate the spread of fire especially during high wind conditions described above in this Ordinance; and

9. The addition of Section 710 to the 2025 California Fire Code, requiring onehour fire construction for all eaves, as set forth in Section 10 of this Ordinance, is reasonably necessary to mitigate the potential for the spread of fires from flying brands, ashes and sparks during high wind conditions and mitigate potential property damage, injury and death; and

10. The amendment to Section 314.3 of the 2025 California Plumbing Code, as set forth in Section 11 of this Ordinance, prohibiting unattended excavations without appropriate barricades is needed to assure that excavations for sewer or sewage disposal facilities do not create a hazard for persons, especially during periods of wind, rain or surface movements caused by earthquakes; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Marshal and Building Official have also recommended that changes and modifications be made to the California Building Standards Code, which are necessary for administrative clarification and to establish administrative standards for the effective enforcement of the building standards of the City of Corona, or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City and do not modify a building standard pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Section 17958, 17958.7, and/or 18941.5, which amendments consist of:

1. Amendments to Chapter 1 Division II, Sections 501.2, 904.3.5, Chapter 35 and Appendix H of the 2025 California Building Code; and

2. Amendments to Sections 103.2, 104.2, 105.5, 112.4, 112.4.2, 202, 324, 507.5.1, 507.5.5, 510.1, 510.4.1.3, 903.3.5.3, 904.3.5, 1201.1.1, 4907.3, 5001.5.2, 5608.2, Chapter 80, and Appendix B and Appendix C of the 2022 California Fire Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the local amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code, codified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (“Code”) described herein are supported by the local climatic, geologic and/or topographic

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conditions described herein, and further finds that the remainder of the said changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Code, or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Corona; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 130 (2025) (“AB 130”), among other things, amended Health and Safety Code Section 17958 to prohibit, between October 1, 2025, and June 1, 2031, modifications to the provisions of the California Building Standards Code affecting residential units unless certain conditions exist, including: (a) the modifications are substantially equivalent to modifications made prior to September 30, 2025; (b) the modifications are related to home hardening; or (c) the modifications are related to administrative practices that result in the establishment, alteration, or removal of local programs related to enforcement of building code violations or complaints alleging building code violations; and WHEREAS, as set forth in Informational Bulletin 25-03 issued on September 22, 2025, the Commission has concluded that modifications to the California Building Standards Code are substantially equivalent to modifications made prior to September 30, 2025 if it is a local amendment applicable to residential units that is being carried forward from a previously filed ordinance (i.e., an ordinance amending the 2022 California Building Standards Code) with no material change in regulatory effect to the existing standards; and WHEREAS, the Commission also concluded as part of Informational Bulletin 25- 03 that the term “home hardening” means local amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (Part 7 of Title 24); and
WHEREAS, the local amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code that are incorporated into this Ordinance are either substantially equivalent to existing regulations adopted by the City as part of the 2022 California Building Standards Code, which were in effect as of September 30, 2025, or the changes relate to home hardening and are adopted in connection with the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, or are related to administrative practices that result in the establishment, alteration, or removal of local programs related to enforcement of building code violations or complaints alleging building code violations; and WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONA
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby adopts the recitals contained in this ordinance as findings to support the modifications to the 2025 California Building Standards Code made herein.

SECTION 2. Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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"CHAPTER 15.02
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TITLE 15
Sections:

15.02.010 Title.

15.02.020 Code adoption.

15.02.030 Amendments – Generally.

15.02.040 Amendment – Section 101.1 – Title.

15.02.050 Amendment – Section 101.4 – Referenced codes.

15.02.055 Amendment – Section 103.1 – Creation of enforcement agency.

15.02.060 Amendment – Section 104.2.3.2 – Application and disposition.

15.02.070 Addition – Section 105.1. – Permits required.

15.02.080 [Reserved]

15.02.090 Amendment – Section 105.2 – Exempt work.

15.02.100 Amendment – Section 105.3.2 – Time limitation of application.

15.02.110 Amendment – Section 105.5 –Expiration.

15.02.120 Amendment – Section 105.6 – Suspension or Revocation.

15.02.130 Amendment – Section 105.7 – Placement of permit.

15.02.140 Addition – Section 105.8 – Transferability.

15.02.150 Amendment – Section 109.4 – Work commencing before permit issuance.

15.02.160 Amendment – Section 109.6 – Refunds.

15.02.170 Addition – Section 110.3.3.1 and 110.3.6.1 - Inspections.

15.02.180 Addition – Section 110.7 – Reinspection.

15.02.185 Amendment – Section 111.1 – Change of occupancy.

15.02.190 Amendment – Section 111.2 – Certificate issued.

15.02.195 Amendment – Section 113 – Board of appeals.

15.02.200 Violation – Penalty.

15.02.010 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the Administrative Provisions to Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code and shall apply to all of the referenced and adopted codes in Title 15, unless otherwise provided.

15.02.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as the 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II are hereby adopted. (B) One certified copy of the 2025 California Building Code Chapter 1 Division II shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official, and any and all references thereto are adopted as

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the Administrative Provisions to the codes adopted in Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code for the City of Corona, unless otherwise provided, and subject to the changes contained in this chapter. (C) Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms thereof are referred to, adopted, and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth at length.

15.02.030 Amendments – Generally.

Designated sections of the 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II are amended to read as set forth in Sections 15.02.040 through 15.02.195.

15.02.040 Amendment – Section 101.1 Title.

Section 101.1 is deleted in its entirety.

15.02.050 Amendment – Section 101.4 - Referenced codes.

The first paragraph of Section 101.4 is amended to read as follows:
“101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in section 101.4.1 through 101.4.12 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference as adopted and amended by Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code. Structures, appurtenances, systems, devices, equipment, features, and facilities that are existing as of the date this section is adopted shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable codes and standards that were in effect at the time of permit application, or at the time of the initial construction, installation, or use if no permit was required. Alterations and repair work to structures, appurtenances, systems, devices, equipment, features, and facilities that are existing as of the date this section is adopted shall comply with the applicable laws, codes, and standards in effect at the time of such alteration or repair.” Section 101.4.3 is amended to read as follows:
“101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code, Appendix H, shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.” Section 101.4 is amended by adding subsections 101.4.9, 101.4.10, 101.4.11, 101.4.12, and 101.4.13 to read as follows:
“101.4.9 Residential. The provisions of the California Residential Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of detached one and two family dwellings and townhomes not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height.

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Additionally, the provisions of the California Residential Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of the following so long as an automatic sprinkler system complying with section R309 is installed in the following structures:

1. Live/work units located in townhouses and complying with the requirements of Section 508.5 of the California Building Code.

2. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms.

3. A care facility with five or fewer persons receiving custodial care within a dwelling unit.

4. A care facility with five or fewer persons receiving medical care within a dwelling unit.

5. A day care facility for five or fewer persons of any age receiving care within a dwelling unit.
101.4.10 Historical. The provisions of the California Historical Building Code shall apply to the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation or reconstruction of buildings or properties designated as qualified historical buildings or properties. 101.4.11 Green Building. The provisions of the California Green Building Standards Code shall apply to the planning, design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of every newly constructed building.
101.4.12 Housing. The provisions of the California Housing Code shall apply to the use, occupancy, and maintenance of all buildings or portions thereof used, or designated or intended to be used, for human habitation.
101.4.13 Electrical. The provisions of the California Electrical Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors, equipment, and raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways for those structures, premises, equipment, and installations as designated in that code.”

15.02.055 Amendment – Section 103.1 - Creation of enforcement agency.

Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
“103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Building and Inspections Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.”

15.02.060 Amendment – Section 104.2.3.2 - Application and disposition.

Section 104.2.3.2 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

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“104.2.3.2 Application and disposition. Where required, a request to use an alternative material, design or method of construction or equipment must be made in writing on the City of Corona application form and an application fee must be paid at the time of submittal. Applications shall be specific to a project address and approval for a specific project shall not constitute approval for use at any other locations. Where the alternative material, design or method of construction is not approved, the building official shall respond in writing, stating the reasons the alternative was not approved.”

15.02.070 Addition – Section 105.1 – Permits required.

Section 105.1 is amended by adding the following subsection 105.1.3 thereto to read as follows:
“105.1.3 Permits Required. No person, firm or corporation shall erect, re-erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building or other structure in the city, without obtaining a valid building permit prior to commencement of any work. A Building permit is also required for the following specified items:

1. Retaining walls over two feet in height (measured from the top of the footing) and walls of any height if supporting a surcharge or any superimposed load other than the natural fill of level earth. Retaining walls are required for any unsupported excavation with vertical banks more than two feet high or unsupported excavations of any height if supporting a surcharge or any superimposed load other than the natural fill of level earth.

2. Fence or fences over three feet in height constructed or made of any material including, but not limited to, wood, plastic, metal, chain link, wrought iron, masonry, block, brick or stone)

3. A Building permit is also required for any sign which requires a Planning Division sign permit as specified in Chapter 17.74 of the Corona Municipal Code, except signs painted directly onto an existing building, or sign structure or sign board or the refacing of a previously approved sign canister with Plexiglas, flexible sign face or similar material provided no structural changes are made to the sign structure or canister.

4. Grading requirements and permits shall be as required by Chapter 15.36 of the Corona Municipal Code.”

15.02.080 [Reserved].

15.02.090 Amendment – Section 105.2 – Exempt work.

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any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. A building permit shall not be required for the following:

Building:

1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, these structures shall be subject to the requirements set forth in Chapter 5 of the California Wildland Urban Interface Code adopted pursuant to chapter 15.25 if such structures are located less than 50 feet from applicable buildings.

2. Fences not over three (3) feet high.

3. Oil derricks.

4. Retaining walls that are not over two (2) feet in height measured from the top of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or any superimposed load other than the natural fill of level earth or impounding Class I, II, or IIIA liquids.

5. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.

6. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.

8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

9. Prefabricated swimming pool accessory to a Group R-3 Occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.

10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.

11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.

12. In Group R-3 and U occupancies, window awnings that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall, when supported by an exterior wall and do not require additional support.

13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.

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14. Wood-framed decks accessory to single family dwellings where the deck is no greater than 200 square feet in area, with a walking surface that is not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, is not attached to a dwelling and does not serve as a required path of egress or accessible path of travel. Decks located in a front yard setback shall comply with the requirements in Corona Municipal Code Chapter 17.64.

15. Historic markers no greater than 4 feet in height measured from the adjacent finish grade to the top of the structure placed pursuant to Chapter 17.63 of the Corona Municipal Code.

16. Flag poles having an exposed pole height of not greater than 30 feet.

Electrical:

1. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.

2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas.

3. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.

Gas:

1. Portable heating appliances

2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

Mechanical:

1. Portable heating appliance.

2. Portable ventilation equipment.

3. Portable cooling unit.

4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.

5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.

6. Portable evaporative cooler.

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7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.

Plumbing:

1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.

2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

3. The installation of water-conserving plumbing fixtures as replacements for existing plumbing fixtures shall not, alone, require a permit or inspection from the Building Division. The replacement plumbing fixtures shall comply with Chapters 15.05 and 15.20 of the Corona Municipal Code.

Grading:

1. Grading requirements and permits shall be as required by Chapter 15.36 of the Corona Municipal Code.”

15.02.100 Amendment – Section 105.3.2 – Time limitation of application.

Section 105.3.2 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“105.3.2 Plan Check Expiration, Extension and Renewal. An application for a permit/plan check submitted for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned and the plan check application shall expire 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit for such work has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time, for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Extensions will only be granted prior to the expiration of the permit/plan check application.

Extensions will not be approved until all applicable fees have been paid to the City.

Renewal: When a permit/plan check application has expired, plans cannot be resubmitted prior to submitting a new application or renewing the plan check application. Requests to renew an expired plan check application shall be submitted to the Building Official, in writing, shall demonstrate justifiable cause and shall be subject to the approval of the Building Official. If approved by the Building Official the fee for the renewed plan check application shall be one half the amount required for a new plan check for such work, provided no major changes have been made in the original plans and specifications for such work that might constitute a new plan check and provided further that the plan check renewal application is submitted within one year of the date the plan check application, or extended plan check application, as applicable, expired. To

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renew a permit/plan check application more than one year after the date the plan check application, or extended plan check application, as applicable, has expired, the applicant shall be required to pay a new full plan check fee.”

15.02.110 Amendment – Section 105.5 –Expiration.

Section 105.5 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“Section 105.5 – Permit Expiration, Extension and Renewal. Every permit issued shall become invalid and expire if the work on the site authorized by such permit is not commenced within 12 months after issuance of the permit, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 12 months after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and shall demonstrate justifiable cause for the requested extension. Extensions will only be granted prior to the expiration of the permit. Extensions will not be approved until all applicable fees have been paid to the City of Corona.

Renewal: When a permit has expired, work cannot be recommenced prior to renewing the permit or obtaining a new permit. Requests to renew an expired permit shall be submitted to the Building Official, in writing on the City of Corona application form, shall demonstrate justifiable cause and shall be subject to the approval of the Building Official. If approved by the Building Official the fee for the renewed permit shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work and provided further that the request to renew the expired permit is submitted within one year of the date the permit, or extended permit, as applicable, has expired.

To renew a permit more than one year after the permit has expired, the applicant shall be required to pay a new full permit fee.”

15.02.120 Amendment – Section 105.6 – Suspension or Revocation.

Section 105.6 is amended by adding the following paragraphs to the end of the section to read as follows:
“The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code if construction noise is generated between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sundays and Federal Holidays. Construction noise is defined as noise which is disturbing, excessive, or offensive and constitutes a nuisance involving discomfort or annoyance to persons of normal sensitivity residing in the area, which is generated by the use of any tools, machinery or equipment used in connection with construction operations.

The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code if dust is generated in excess of local, state or federal standards or conditions of project approval.”

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15.02.130 Amendment – Section 105.7 – Placement of permit.

Section 105.7 is amended by adding the following to the end of the section to read as follows:
“The required permits and approved plans shall be maintained in good condition and be posted or otherwise made available such as to allow the building official to conveniently make the required entries regarding the inspection of work.”

15.02.140 Addition – Section 105.8 - Transferability.

Section 105 is amended by adding the following subsection 105.8 thereto to read as follows:
“105.8 Transferability. No permit issued pursuant to Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code shall be transferable to any other person or apply to any location other than that stated in the permit.”

15.02.150 Amendment – Section 109.4 – Work commencing before permit issuance.

Section 109.4 is amended by adding the following paragraphs to the end of the section to read as follows:
“Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.

An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be determined by the currently adopted fee schedule and shall not be less than the actual costs as determined by the Building Official.”

15.02.160 Amendment – Section 109.6 - Refunds.

Section 109.6 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“109.6 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit inspection fee paid when no work has been started under a permit issued in accordance with this code.

The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee is paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is started.

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The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on a written request for refund submitted by the original applicant or original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of the fee payment.”

15.02.170 Addition – Sections 110.3.3.1 and 110.3.6.1 - Inspections.

Section 110.3 is amended by adding the following subsections 110.3.3.1 and 110.3.6.1 thereto to read as follows:
“110.3.3.1. Roof Sheathing and Shear Inspection. Roof sheathing and shear inspections shall be performed after roof sheathing and all structural shear panels or walls are in place and secured by nailing or other approved methods.
110.3.6.1. Plaster Inspection. Plaster inspections shall be performed after the application of the scratch coat.”

15.02.180 Addition – Section 110.7 - Reinspection.

Section 110 is amended by adding subsection 110.7 thereto to read as follows:
“110.7 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections previously called for are not made. The amount of the fee shall be the minimum building inspection fee as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the City Council.

This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record permit card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official.

To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the reinspection fee as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the City Council.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

Chapter 1.14 of the Corona Municipal Code shall also apply to Title 15.”

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15.02.185 Amendment – Section 111.1 – Change of occupancy.

The exception to section 111.1 is deleted in its entirety.

15.02.190 Amendment – Section 111.2 – Certificate issued.

Section 111.2 is amended by adding the following sentence at the beginning of the section to read as follows:
“111.2 Certificate issued. A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued until all applicable fees have been paid to the City of Corona.”

15.02.192 Amendment - Section 112.3 - Authority to disconnect service utilities.

Section 112.3 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“112.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The building official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes and standards set forth in Section 101.4 as follows:

1. In case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property; or

2. Where such utility connection has been made without the approval required by Section 112.1 or 112.2; or

3. When a structure, building or property is in violation of Section 111; or

4. When the continued use of utilities creates or contributes to the existence of a public nuisance as defined in Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.56; or

5. When the disconnection of utility service is required by a court ordered action to abate a public nuisance; or

6. When the approved duration for the temporary connection to utilities or temporary occupancy per sections 108, 111 or 112 has expired or been terminated, or the conditions of approval imposed in connection with the approval of such temporary connection or temporary occupancy have been violated.

The building official shall notify the serving utility, and wherever possible the owner and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action.

IF not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.”

15.02.195 Amendment – Section 113 – Board of appeals.

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Section 113 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“SECTION 113

APPEALS PROCESS
113.1 General. Orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code may be appealed pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.09 of the Corona Municipal Code, unless specified otherwise in Division 1 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code or Chapter 8-1 of the California Historical Building Code, based on the type of building for which the matter is being appealed. 113.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The hearing officer shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.”

15.02.200 Violation – Penalty.
(A) No person, firm, partnership, association or corporation shall violate any provisions of this chapter and any provisions of the codes, rules or regulations adopted in this Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code.
(B) Any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation violating any of the provisions adopted in this title by reference, shall be guilty of an infraction, except where otherwise provided in this Title 15. Any person violating a stop work order issued pursuant to the 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II Section 115, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who continues to occupy or any person who enters a structure which has been posted “unsafe” by the Building Official pursuant to the 2025 California Building Code Section 116 or Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.56, or any person who enters or occupies a structure which has been posted “Unsafe” or “Restricted Use” pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.54, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(C) Every person, firm, association or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter or provisions of the codes, rules or regulations adopted in this chapter by reference is guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which the violation continues and shall be punishable thereof as provided in Chapter 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code. (D) It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or joint venture, either as owner, architect, contractor, artisan or otherwise, to do or to cause or permit to be done any work, as described in the California Building Standards Code as adopted by reference in this Title 15 in such a manner that such work does not conform to all the provisions of this Title 15 and the provisions of said California Building Standards Code, as so adopted by reference.” SECTION 3. Chapter 15.04 of the Corona Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

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"CHAPTER 15.04

BUILDING CODE
Sections:

15.04.010 Title.

15.04.020 Code adoption.

15.04.030 Administration – Generally.

15.04.040 Amendments – Generally.

15.04.050 Amendment – Chapter I Division II.

15.04.060 Amendment – Section 502.1 – Address identification.

15.04.070 [Reserved]

15.04.080 [Reserved]

15.04.090 [Reserved]

15.04.100 Amendment-Section 904.3.5- Monitoring.

15.04.110 [Reserved]

15.04.120 Addition – Section 1505- Roof coverings.

15.04.130 [Reserved]

15.04.140 Reserved]

15.04.150 Addition – Section 3109.1.1 - Residential swimming pools.

15.04.155 Amendment- Chapter 35 Referenced Standards-NFPA.

15.04.157 Amendment – Appendix H - Signs

15.04.160 Violation – Penalty.

15.04.010 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the Building Code of the City of Corona and any reference in the city's municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Building Code, or other building code, refers and applies to this chapter.

15.04.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as 2025 California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2, including Appendices H and I, and including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, are hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Corona. (1) Chapter 1 Division II as adopted and amended in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code.
(2) Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, and Q are not adopted. (B) Grading requirements and permits shall be as required by Chapter 15.36 of the Corona Municipal Code.

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(C) One certified copy of the 2025 California Building Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Building Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.04.030 Administration – Generally.

The administrative procedures as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code shall apply to this chapter.

15.04.040 Amendments – Generally.

Designated sections of the 2025 California Building Code are amended to read as set forth in Sections 15.04.050 through 15.04.157.

15.04.050 Amendment – Chapter I Division II.

Chapter I Division II of the 2025 California Building Code is adopted as amended in Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.02.

15.04.060 Amendment – Section 502.1 – Address identification.

Section 502.1 is amended by adding the following to the end of the section:
“Address numbers shall be illuminated during all hours of darkness. Number, size, location and means of illumination shall comply with the Corona Fire Department Standard for address and premises identification unless an alternative means or method is approved by the fire code official.

Address numbers shall be continuously maintained to comply with this section.”

15.04.070 [Reserved].

15.04.080 [Reserved].

15.04.090 [Reserved].

15.04.100 Amendment – Section - 904.3.5 Monitoring.

Section 904.3.5 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“904.3.5 Monitoring. Where a building fire alarm or monitoring system is installed, automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm or monitoring system in accordance with NFPA 72.”

15.04.110 [Reserved].

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15.04.120 Addition – Section 1505 – Roof coverings.

Section 1505 is amended by adding the following subsection 1505.1.3 thereto as follows:
“1505.1.3 Class A roof covering requirement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Building Code and Appendices to the contrary, Class A roof covering, as defined in Chapter 15 of the 2025 California Building Code, shall be applied:

1. To any building hereinafter constructed.

2. To any re-roofing of existing buildings, when fifty percent (50%) or more of the existing roof is replaced or overlaid within a 1-year period.

3. To any room additions where the aggregate area of the new roof exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate area of the existing roof.”

15.04.130 [Reserved.]

15.04.140 [Reserved.]

15.04.150 Addition – Section 3109.1.1 - Residential swimming pools.

Section 3109.1 is amended by adding the following subsection 3109.1.1 to read as follows:
“3109.1.1 Existing pools. The legal use of a swimming pool existing before the effective date of this chapter may continue, provided that the swimming pool is provided with an adequate barrier, as reasonably determined by the Building Official consistent with this chapter, and provided that the swimming pool, and/or the use thereof, does not create a safety hazard.”

15.04.155 Amendment- Chapter 35 Referenced Standards.
“Chapter 35 – Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

16.12.3.3 Fire Department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 ½” inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler design density requires 500 gpm (including hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, two 2 ½” inlets and one 4” swivel female NST inlet shall be provided. FDC inlets shall be equipped with check valves.

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Section 9.4.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

9.4.3. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.

Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
(1) Quick-response type as defined in Section 3.6.4.8
(2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of Section 8.4.5 (3) Standard spray sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard spray sprinklers
(4) Standard spray sprinklers used where individual standard spray sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
Section 16.12.5.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:

16.12.5.7 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of buildings and shall be located and arranged so that they are immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road.

Fire department connections shall be located such that hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to the inlets without interference from nearby objects, including but not limited to, buildings, fences, posts, vegetation or other fire department connections.

Section 19.1.1.2 is hereby added to read as follows:

19.1.1.2 Undetermined Use Design Requirements. When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2(a) curve “G”. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy.

NFPA 13D 2025 Edition Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 4.1.4 is hereby added to read as follows:

4.1.4 Stock of Spare Sprinklers

4.1.4.1 A supply of at least two sprinklers of each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that are not functioning or have been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.

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4.1.4.2 The spare sprinklers shall be the same types and temperature ratings as installed in the dwelling.

4.1.4.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100°F.

4.1.4.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the spare head cabinet to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type of sprinkler installed.

Section 7.3 Pressure Gauges is amended to add the following Subsection 7.3.4 to read as follows:

7.3.4 Pressure Gauges. At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly.

Section 7.6 Alarms is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

7.6 Alarms. Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location subject to approval by the fire code official.

Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide audibility throughout the structure and shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit service normally servicing other appliances in the residence.

Exceptions:

1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel.

2. When single- or multiple-station smoke alarms specified in CBC 907.2.11 are used to sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation.”

15.04.157 Amendment - Appendix H - Signs
Section H101.2 of Appendix H is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“H101.2 Permits required. A building permit is required for any sign which requires a sign permit as specified in Chapter 17.74 of the Corona Municipal Code, except signs painted directly onto an existing building, sign structure, or sign board; or the refacing of a previously approved sign canister with Plexiglas, flexible sign face or similar material provided no structural changes are made to the sign structure or canister.”

15.04.160 Violation- Penalty.

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The violation and penalties for Chapter 15.04 shall be as adopted in Chapter 15.02 and 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code.”
SECTION 4. Chapter 15.05 of Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.05

GREEN BUILDING CODE
Sections:

15.05.010 Title.

15.05.020 Code adoption.

15.05.030 Administration-Generally.

15.05.040 Violation – Penalty.

15.05.010 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the Green Building Code of the City of Corona and any reference in the city's municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Green Building Standards Code, Cal Green, or other green building code, refers and applies to this chapter.

15.05.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11, Chapters 1 through 8, not including the appendices, and including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, are hereby adopted as the Green Building Code of the City of Corona. (1) Appendices A4, A5, and A6 are not adopted as part of this code. (B) One certified copy of the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Green Building Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.05.030 Administration – Generally.

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The administrative procedures, as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code, shall apply to this chapter.

15.05.040 Violation- Penalty.

The violation and penalties for Chapter 15.05 shall be as adopted in Chapter 15.02 and 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code.”
SECTION 5. Chapter 15.07 of the Corona Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.07

RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:

15.07.010 Title.

15.07.020 Code adoption.

15.07.030 Administration - Generally.

15.07.040 Amendments – Generally.

15.07.050 Amendment – Section R301.2 Climatic and geographic design criteria

15.07.060 Amendment - Section R308.1 - Address identification.

15.07.070 Addition - Section R902.1.3 - Roof covering materials.

15.07.080 [Reserved]

15.07.090 Amendment-Chapter 44 Referenced Standards.

15.07.100 Violation – Penalty.

15.07.010 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the Residential Code of the City of Corona and any reference in the city's municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Residential Code, or other residential code, refers and applies to this chapter.

2.5, including Appendix BF, and including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Corona. (1) Chapter 1 Division II is not adopted.

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(2) Appendices AA, AB, AC, BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BG, BH, BI, BJ, BK, BL, BM, BN, BO, CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CH, CI, CJ, CK, and appendices NA - NL are not adopted as part of this code.
(B) One certified copy of the 2025 California Residential Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter.

Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.07.030 Administration – Generally.

The administrative procedures as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code shall apply to this chapter.

15.07.040 Amendments – Generally.

Designated sections of the 2025 California Residential Code are amended to read as set forth in Sections 15.07.050 through 15.04.090.

15.07.050 Amendment - Section R301.2 Climatic and geographic design criteria.

The blank spaces of Table R301.2 are filled in with the following data:

Ground snow load: Zero
Wind design speed: 95
Topographic effects: YES (Sierra Del Oro)
Special wind region: NO
Windborne debris zone: NO
Seismic design category: D2 or E
Weathering: Negligible
Frost line depth: 12 inches
Termite damage: Very heavy
Ice barrier underlayment required: NO
Flood hazards:

Corona Municipal Code Title 18, Floodplain Management, adopted 1978 Current flood insurance study for Riverside County and Incorporated Areas, 2024 Air freezing index: Zero
Mean annual temp: 63.4

15.07.060 Amendment - Section R308.1 Address identification.

Section R308.1 is amended by adding the following to the end of the section:

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“Address numbers shall be illuminated during all hours of darkness. Number, size, location and means of illumination shall comply with the Corona Fire Prevention Standard for premises identification unless an alternative means or method is approved by the fire code official.

Address numbers shall be continuously maintained to comply with this section.”

15.07.070 Addition – Section R902.1.3 – Roof covering materials.

Section R902.1 is amended by adding the following subsection R902.1.3 to read as follows:
“R902.1.3 Class A roof covering requirement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Building Code and Appendices to the contrary, Class A roof covering, as defined in Chapter 15 of the 2025 California Building Code, shall be applied:

1. To any building hereinafter constructed.

2. To any re-roofing of existing buildings, when fifty percent (50%) or more of the existing roof is replaced or overlaid within a 1 year period.

3. To any room additions where the aggregate area of the new roof exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate area of the existing roof.”

15.07.080 [Reserved].

15.07.090 Amendment- Chapter 44 Referenced Standards.
“Chapter 44 – Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

NFPA 13D 2025 Edition Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 4.1.4 is hereby added to read as follows:

4.1.4 Stock of Spare Sprinklers

4.1.4.1 A supply of at least two sprinklers of each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.

4.1.4.2 The spare sprinklers shall be the same types and temperature ratings as installed in the dwelling.

4.1.4.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100°F.

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Section 7.3 Pressure Gauges is amended to add the following Subsection 7.3.4 to read as follows:

7.3.4 Pressure Gauges At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly.

Section 7.6 Alarms is hereby amended its entirety to read as follows:

Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide audibility throughout the structure and shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit serving normally operated appliances in the residence.

Exception:

1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel.

2. When single or multiple station smoke alarms specified in CBC 907.2.11 are used to sound an alarm upon water flow switch activation.”

15.07.100 Violation- Penalty.

The violation and penalties for Chapter 15.07 shall be as adopted in Chapter 15.02 and 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code.”
SECTION 6. Chapter 15.08 of Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.08

MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:

15.08.010 Title.

15.08.020 Code adoption.

15.08.030 Administration.

15.08.040 [Reserved]

15.08.050 Violation – Penalty.

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15.08.010 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the Mechanical Code of the City of Corona and any reference in the city's municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Mechanical Code, or other mechanical code, refers and applies to this chapter.

15.08.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as the 2025 California Mechanical Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 4, including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, are hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of Corona.
(1) Chapter 1 Division II is not adopted as part of this code. (2) Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J are not adopted as part of this code. (B) One certified copy of the 2025 California Mechanical Code is on file in the office of the Building Official, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of Corona, and each and all the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.08.030 Administration.

The administrative procedures, as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code, shall apply to this chapter.

15.08.040 [Reserved].

15.08.050 Violation – Penalty.

The violation and penalties for Chapter 15.08 shall be as adopted in Chapter 15.02 and 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code.”
SECTION 7. Chapter 15.09 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code to read in its entirety as follows:
"Chapter 15.09

ENERGY CODE
Sections:

15.09.010 Title.

15.09.020 Code adoption.

15.09.030 Administration-Generally.

15.09.040 Violation – Penalty.

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15.09.010 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the Energy Code of the City of Corona and any reference in the city's municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Energy Code, Title 24 Energy Code or other energy code, refers and applies to this chapter.

15.09.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as the 2025 California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 6, including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, are hereby adopted as the Energy Code of the City of Corona. (B) One certified copy of the 2025 California Energy Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Energy Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.09.030 Administration – Generally.

The administrative procedures as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code shall apply to this chapter.

15.09.040 Violation- Penalty.

The violation and penalties for Chapter 15.09 shall be as adopted in Chapter 15.02 and 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code.”
SECTION 8. Chapter 15.10 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code to read in its entirety as follows:
"Chapter 15.10

HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
Sections:

15.10.010 Title.

15.10.020 Code adoption.

15.10.030 Administration-Generally.

15.10.040 Violation – Penalty.

15.10.010 Title.

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This chapter shall be cited as the Historical Building Code of the City of Corona and any reference in the city's municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Historical Building Code, or other historic building code, refers and applies to this chapter.

15.10.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as the 2025 California Historical Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 8, including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, are hereby adopted as the Historical Building Code of the City of Corona.
(B) One certified copy of the 2025 California Historical Building Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Historical Building Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.10.030 Administration – Generally.

The administrative procedures, as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code, shall apply to this chapter.

15.10.040 Violation- Penalty.

The violation and penalties for Chapter 15.10 shall be as adopted in Chapter 15.02 and 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code.”
SECTION 9. Chapter 15.11 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code to read in its entirety as follows:
"Chapter 15.11

EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Sections:

15.11.010 Title.

15.11.020 Code adoption.

15.11.030 Administration-Generally.

15.11.040 Violation – Penalty.

15.11.010 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the Existing Building Code of the City of Corona and any reference in the city's municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Existing Building Code, or other existing building code, refers and applies to this chapter.

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15.11.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as the 2025 California Existing Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 10, including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, excluding the chapters referenced below, are hereby adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of Corona. (1) Chapter 1 Division II is not adopted as part of this code. (2) Chapters 12 and 13 are not adopted as part of this code. (3) All Appendix Chapters and Resource Chapter A are not adopted as part of this code.
(B) One certified copy of the 2025 California Existing Building Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.11.030 Administration – Generally.

The administrative procedures as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code shall apply to this chapter.

15.11.040 Violation- Penalty.

The violation and penalties for Chapter 15.11 shall be as adopted in Chapter 15.02 and 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code.”

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SECTION 10. Chapter 15.12 of Title 15 of Corona Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
" CHAPTER 15.12

FIRE CODE
Sections

15.12.010 Title.

15.12.020 Code adoption.

15.12.030 Amendments - Generally.

15.12.040 Amendment - Section 104.3.1 - Plan review fees.

15.12.050 Amendment - Section 105.5 - Required operational permits.

15.12.060 Amendment - Section 113.4 - Violation penalties.

15.12.070 Addition - Section 113.4.2 - Restitution.

15.12.080 Amendment - Section 202 - Definitions.

15.12.090 Addition - Section 304.1.3 - Vegetations.

15.12.100 Addition - Section 305.6 - Hazardous Conditions.

15.12.110 Addition - Section 307.6 - Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, and similar devices used at Group R occupancies.

15.12.120 Addition - Section 307.7 - Outdoor fires.

15.12.130 Amendment - Section 308.1.7 - Sky lanterns.

15.12.140 Added - Section 324 - Fuel modification requirements for new construction.

15.12.150 Added - Section 325 - Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways.

15.12.160 Added - Section 326 - Unusual circumstances.

15.12.170 Added - Section 327 - Restricted entry.

15.12.180 Amendment - Section 503.2.1 - Dimensions.

15.12.190 Amendment - Section 503.2.4 - Turning radius.

15.12.200 Addition - Section 503.7 - Two points of access.

15.12.210 Amendment - Section 505.1 - Address identification.

15.12.220 Amendment - Section 507.5.1 - Hydrant locations.

15.12.230 Amendment - Section 507.5.5 - Clear space around exterior-fire protection equipment.

15.12.240 Addition - Section 507.5.7 - Fire hydrant size and outlets.

15.12.250 Amendment - Section 510.1 - Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings.

15.12.260 Amendment - Section 510.4.1.3 - System performance.

15.12.270 Addition - Section 710 - Eave protection.

15.12.280 Addition - Section 903.3.5.3 - Hydraulically calculated systems.

15.12.290 Amendment - Section 904.3.5 - Monitoring.

15.12.300 Added - Section 1201.1.1 - Other systems.

15.12.310 Amendment - Section 5001.5.2 - Hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS).

15.12.320 Addition - Section 5608.2 - Firing.

15.12.330 Addition – Section 5608.3 – Fallout Area.

15.12.340 Amendment - Chapter 80 - Reference standards.

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15.12.350 Amendment - Section B105.1 of Appendix B - One- and two-family dwellings.

15.12.360 Amendment - Section B105.2 of Appendix B - Buildings other than one- and twofamily dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses.

15.12.370 Amendment - Table B105.1(1), B105.1(2) and B105.2 of Appendix B - Minimum required fire flow and flow duration for buildings.

15.12.380 Amendment - Table C102.1 of Appendix C - Number and distribution of fire hydrants.

15.12.390 Violation - Penalty.

15.12.010 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the Fire Code of the City of Corona and any reference in the city's municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Fire Code, or other fire code, refers and applies to this chapter.

15.12.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as the 2025 California Fire Code, and that certain document being marked and designated as the 2024 International Fire Code, with errata, and including the following appendices, are hereby adopted as the Fire Code for the City of Corona:
(1) Appendices B, C, .
(2) Appendices A, BB, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, and P are not adopted. (3) In addition, Chapter 3 and Sections 503, 510, 1103.2 and 5707, which were excluded in the 2025 California Fire Code, are hereby adopted and included in the Fire Code for the City of Corona.
(B) One certified copy of each of the 2025 California Fire Code and 2024 International Fire Code are on file in the office of the Building Official, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Fire Code and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.12.030 Amendments - Generally.

Designated sections of the California Fire Code are amended to read as set forth in sections

15.12.040 through 15.12.380.

15.12.040 Amendment - Section 104.3.1 - Plan review fees.

Subsection 104.3.1 is added to read as follows:

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"104.3.1 Plan Review Fees. When it is determined by the fire code official that plans submitted require a full plan review and such plans are received independent of the architectural plans, a fee shall be collected. The fee shall be based on 100% of the cost of service, based on the fee schedule adopted by the City Council."

15.12.050 Amendment - Section 105.5 - Required operational permits.

Section 105.5 is amended by deleting subsections 105.5.17 and 105.5.43 in their entirety and adding subsection 105.5.22.1 to read as follows:
“105.5.22.1 Hazardous Materials for Special Events. One operational permit is required and will cover special events where one or more of the following hazardous materials is stored, transported on site, dispensed, used or handled in excess of the amounts listed in Section 105: l liquid petroleum gas, compressed gases and flammable and combustible liquids.”

15.12.060 Amendment - Section 113.4 - Violation penalties.

Section 113.4 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"113.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who violate a provision of this code or fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of either a misdemeanor, infraction or both as prescribed in Section 113.4.2.1 and 113.4.2.2. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense."

15.12.070 Addition - Section 113.4.2 - Restitution.

Section 113.4.2 is added to read as follows:
"Restitution. In addition to any other penalties or provisions for restitution that may be provided for by the law, the expense of securing any emergency which is a result of a violation of this code or any other code, ordinance or State law, is a charge against the person whose violation caused the emergency. Expenses incurred for securing such emergency shall constitute a debt of such person and is collectible by the code official in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied."
113.4.2.1 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 113.4.2.2, persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction. 113.4.2.2 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the fire code official or a duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:
104.11.2 Obstructing operations
104.11.3 Systems and Devices
110.6 Overcrowding

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113.3.2 Compliance with Orders, Notices and Tags
114.4 Failure to Comply
305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning
308.1.2 Throwing or placing sources of ignition
310.7 Burning Objects
3108.4 Open or exposed flames”

15.12.080 Amendment - Section 202 - Definitions.

Section 202 General Definitions is amended by adding thereto the following definitions:
"All Weather Driving Surface. An all weather driving surface is a concrete or asphalt covering over base material and a roadbed compacted to ninety-five percent, and of sufficient thickness to support heavy fire apparatus (approximately 75,000 gross vehicle weight) with a grade of no more than ten percent (10%) and a minimum width of twenty-eight (28) feet, unless approval for a lesser amount is obtained from the Fire code official."
“Spark Arrester. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:

1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.

2. Preventing the emission of flammable debris from combustion sources, such as internal combustion engines, fireplaces, and wood burning stoves.”

15.12.090 Amendment - Section 304.1.3 - Vegetations.

Section 304.1.3 Vegetation is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"304.1.3 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises.

Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 49 and the City of Corona Vegetation Management Guidelines, which the fire code official is hereby authorized to develop and implement."

15.12.100 Addition - Section 305.6 - Hazardous Conditions.

Section 305.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
"305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burning wood or other solid fuel otherwise permitted by Sections 307.6 and 307.7 are prohibited when any of the following conditions apply:

1. When sustained winds exceeding 8 MPH are predicted, as determined by the fire code official based upon reasonable and verifiable data.

2. When the relative humidity is less than 25%.

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3. When a red flag condition has been declared by the fire code official.

4. When otherwise prohibited by the fire code official after the posting of notice of such prohibition at City Hall in a location that is freely accessible to members of the public, on the City's website and any other locations or social media sites that the fire code official determines are necessary or appropriate.

Outdoor fires using any fuel type are prohibited when sustained winds exceeding 20 MPH are predicted, as determined by the fire code official based upon reasonable and verifiable data, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.”

15.12.110 Addition - Section 307.6 - Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings and similar devices used at Group R occupancies.

Section 307.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
"307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.

Exception: Barbeques, grills, and portable devices intended solely for cooking. 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices that are fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas and designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel are allowed when approved by the Building Division. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction material and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the outdoor fireplace, fire pit or similar device.

At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten feet. Where a permanent hood and vent that has been approved by the Building Division is installed, combustible construction material may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. All chimneys or vents installed in outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices shall have a spark arrester as defined in Section 202.
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas.

Permanent outdoor fireplaces designed to burn wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with clearance from combustible construction material and building openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have a spark arrester.

The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is prohibited within 25 feet of combustible structures unless contained within an approved permanent fireplace. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition.

Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.

Exceptions:

1. Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a spark arrester that are located at least 3 feet from combustible construction at R-3 occupancies.

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2. Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest sparks, that are located at least 15 feet from combustible structures at all other R occupancies. 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels is prohibited within a fuel modification zone, fire hazard severity zone, Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WUI.

Exceptions:

1. Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone.

2. Where determined by the fire code official that the location or design of the device does not reasonably present a risk of a wildfire."

15.12.120 Added - Section 307.7 - Outdoor fires.

Section 307.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
"No person shall kindle, build, light or maintain, or authorize to be kindled, built or maintained, a fire in any place other than facilities specifically designed and built for that purpose. Any fire that is built, lit, kindled or maintained pursuant to this section shall comply with all applicable permits and other regulations of air pollution control authorities and all other laws, rules and regulations. Except as provided in Section 307.6 for Group R occupancies, the use of flammable or combustible liquids (except for approved charcoal lighter fluid) are strictly prohibited. Fires shall be attended by persons over twenty-one (21) years of age at all times until extinguished. A portable fire extinguisher or other approved equipment or method of extinguishing the fire shall be available for immediate use. Fires shall be fully extinguished before vacating the area."

15.12.130 Amendment - Section 308.1.7 - Sky lanterns.

Section 308.1.7 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"308.1.7 Sky lanterns. A person shall not ignite, release, or cause to be released a sky lantern."

15.12.140 Added - Section 324 - Fuel modification requirements for new construction.

Section 324 is hereby added to read as follows:
"324 Fuel modification requirements for new construction. All new structures and facilities proposed to be constructed adjacent to land containing hazardous combustible vegetation, as determined by the fire code official, shall be reviewed in accordance with and shall be subject to the requirements of the City of Corona Vegetation Management Guidelines

15.12.150 Added - Section 325 - Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways.

Section 325 is hereby added to read as follows:
"325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement of the required clearance area shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.

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Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire."

15.12.160 Added - Section 326 - Unusual circumstances.

Section 326 is hereby added to read as follows:
"326 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the City of Corona Vegetation Management Guidelines, and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:

1. Difficult terrain.

2. Danger of erosion.

3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.

4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.

5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical."

15.12.170 Added - Section 327 - Restricted Entry.

Section 327 is hereby added to read as follows:
"327 Restricted entry. The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry.

Entry or presence on hazardous fire areas that have been closed pursuant to this section is prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands.

2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of the United States Forest Service.

15.12.180 Amendment - Section 503.2.1 Dimensions.

Section 503.2.1 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 28 feet (85,344mm) exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet (4,572mm).

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Exception: Vertical clearance may be reduced, provided such reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance approved by the fire code official."

15.12.190 Amendment - Section 503.2.4 - Turning radius.

Section 503.2.4 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"503.2.4 Turning Radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be 25 feet (7,620 mm) inside radius and 50 feet (15,240 mm) outside radius on all turns in the fire apparatus access road, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.”

15.12.200 Addition - Section 503.7 - Two points of access.

Section 503.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
"503.7 Two points of access. Two points of access shall be required for new development and when existing development density is increased, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official and justified by the fire protection plan. A secondary access point shall not satisfy the requirements of this section if it directs traffic to or from the same point as the primary access point or otherwise results in a circular traffic flow."

15.12.210 Amendment - Section 505.1 - Address identification.

Section 505.1 is amended by adding the following to the end of the section:
"Address numbers shall be illuminated during all hours of darkness. Number, size, location and means of illumination shall comply with the Corona Fire Prevention Standard for premises identification unless an alternative means or method is approved by the fire code official. Address numbers shall be continuously maintained to comply with this section."

15.12.220 Amendment - Section 507.5.1 - Hydrant locations.

Section 507.5.1 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is located a greater distance from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road than allowed in Appendix C - "Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution", as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official." Exceptions:

1. Group R-3 and U occupancies, equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with CFC 903.3.1.1 or CFC 903.3.1.2 or CFC 903.3.1.3, provided the distance requirements shall not be more than 300 feet (91.5 m), unless otherwise approved by the fire code official."

15.12.230 Amendment - Section 507.5.5 - Clear space around fire protection equipment.

Section 507.5.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:

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"507.5.5 Clear space around fire protection equipment. A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants, fire department connections, exterior fire protection system control valves, or any other exterior fire protection system component that may require immediate access, except as otherwise required or approved."

15.12.240 Addition - Section 507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets Section 507.5.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
"507.5.7 Fire Hydrant Size and Outlets. Fire hydrant size and outlets shall be required as determined by the fire code official.

1. Residential Standard - one (1) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and one half (2 1/2) inch outlet.

2. Super Hydrant Standard - one (1) four (4) inch outlet and two (2) two and one half (2 1/2) inch outlets.

3. Super Hydrant Enhanced - two (2) four (4) inch outlet, and one (1) two and one half (2 1/2) inch outlet."

15.12.250 Amendment - Section 510.1 - Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings.

Section 510.1 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"510.1 Emergency responder communications enhancement systems in new buildings. All new buildings shall have approved emergency responder communications enhancement system (ERCES)for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems utilized by the City, measured at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the City's existing public safety communication systems. The building's ERCES shall comply with the Corona Fire Department's Guideline for Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement System and, where the functionality or performance requirements in the California Fire Code are more stringent, this code.

Exceptions:

1. Where approved by the building official and the fire code official, a wired communications system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.2 shall be permitted to be installed or maintained instead of an approved communications coverage system.

2. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the communications coverage system is not needed.

3. In facilities where emergency responder communications coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency responder communications coverage system.

4. Structures that meet all of the following:

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a. Wood construction
b. Single story
c. Does not exceed 10,000 square feet

5. Multi-family residential that meet all of the following:
a. Exterior walk up
b. No interior corridors
c. No subterranean storage or parking

6. Elevators

7. Single family residence"

15.12.260 Amendment - Section 510.4.1.3 - System performance.

Section 510.4.1.3 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"510.4.1.3 System performance. Signal strength shall be sufficient to meet the requirements of the applications being utilized by public safety for emergency operations through the coverage area as specified by the fire code official in Section 510.4.2.2. A minimum signal strength of 95dBm shall be receivable within the building. A minimum signal strength of -95 dBm shall be received by the agency's radio system when transmitted from within the building."

15.12.270 Addition - Section 710 - Eave protection.

Section 710 is hereby added to read as follows:
"Section 710 Eave Protection. Buildings or structures constructed hereafter within two hundred (200) feet of high-hazard, undeveloped forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land shall have eaves or overhangs thereon protected by one-hour construction, or otherwise protected so as to prevent flying brands, ashes or sparks from entering the building or structure. The fire code official shall determine which lands are considered high-hazard, undeveloped forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered for purposes of this section."

15.12.280 Addition - 903.3.5.3 - Hydraulically calculated systems.

Section 903.3.5.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
"903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.

Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi and required by the Fire Code Official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.

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15.12.290 Amendment - Section 904.3.5 - Monitoring.

Section 904.3.5 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"904.3.5 Monitoring. Where a building fire alarm or monitoring system is installed, automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm or monitoring system in accordance with NFPA 72."

15.12.300 Added - Section 1201.1.1 - Other systems.

Section 1201.1.1 is added to read as follows:
"1201.1.1 Other Systems. Where required by the fire code official, other systems and operations, including, but not limited to battery systems assembly, battery reconditioning and storage, research and development of battery storage systems, electric vehicle manufacturing and testing, and battery charging systems for cars and carts inside of buildings or structures, shall comply with this chapter.

Exception: When approved by the fire code official, charging stations for electric vehicles located in open parking garages of Type I or II construction."

15.12.310 Addition- Section 5001.5.2 - Hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS).

Section 5001.5.2 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). When required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include Corona Fire Department's Chemical Classification Packet, which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of architectural and/or system plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises. The Chemical Classification packet shall meet the format requirements contained in the Corona Fire Department Chemical Classification Guideline."

15.12.320 Addition - Section 5608.2 - Firing.

Section 5608.2 is added to read as follows:

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"Section 5608.2 - Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electronically fired."

15.12.330 Addition – Section 5608.3 – Fallout Area.

Section 5608.3 is added to read as follows:
“Section 5608.3 – For aerial shells, the minimum required radius of the fallout area shall be 100 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fired, unless otherwise approved by the fire chief.”

15.12.340 Amendment - Chapter 80 - Reference standards.

The sections of Chapter 80 - Referenced Standards designated below are amended to read as follows:
"NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

9.4.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (Group S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quickresponse type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time of permit issuance. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
(1) Quick-response type as defined in Section 3.3.223.4.16 (2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 12 (3) Quick response CMSA sprinklers
(4) ESFR sprinklers
(5) Standard spray sprinklers used for modifications of additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard spray sprinklers
(6) Standard spray sprinklers used where individual standard spray sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

16.12.3.3 Fire Department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 54" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler design density requires more than 500 gpm (including hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, two 2 1/2" inlets and one 4" swivel female NST inlet shall be provided. FDC inlets shall be equipped with check valves.

Section 16.12.5.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:

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16.12.5.7 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of buildings and shall be located and arranged so that they are immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road. Fire department connections shall be located such that hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to the inlets without interference from nearby objects, including but not limited to, buildings, fences, posts, vegetation or other fire department connections.

Section 19.1.1.2 is hereby amended by adding the following:

19.1.1.2 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler design density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2(a) curve "G".

Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time of permit issuance. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy.

NFPA 13D 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and TwoFamily Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 4.1.4 is hereby added to read as follows:

4.1.4 Stock of Spare Sprinklers.

4.1.4.1 A supply of at least two sprinklers of each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that are not functioning or have been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.

4.1.4.2 The spare sprinklers shall be the same types and temperature ratings as installed in the dwelling.

4.1.4.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100°F.

Section 5.1.1.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.

Section 7.3 Pressure Gauges is amended to add the following Subsection 7.3.4 to read as follows:

7.3.4 At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly.

Section 7.6 Alarms is hereby amended to read as follows:

7.6 Alarms. Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for exterior service and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location subject to approval by the fire code official.

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and shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit service normally servicing other appliances in the residence.

Exception:

1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel.

2. When single- or multiple-station smoke alarms specified in CBC 907.2.11 are used to sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation.

NFPA 24, 2025 Edition, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.2.10 Two points of connection is hereby added to read as follows:
"6.2.10 Two points of connection. When the underground fireline exceeds 500 lineal feet, two points of connection to the City water supply are required.

15.12.350 Amendment - Section B105.1 of Appendix B - One- and two-family dwellings.

Section B105.1 of Appendix B is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table B 105.1."

15.12.360 Amendment - Section B105.2 of Appendix B - Buildings other than one- and twofamily dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses.

Section B 105.2 of Appendix B is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire flow and flow duration requirements for buildings other than oneand two-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table B 105.1.

Exception: A reduction in fire flow of up to 50 percent, as approved by the fire code official, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5677.5 L/min) for the prescribed duration."

15.12.370 Amendment - Tables B105.1(l), B105.1(2) and B105.2 of Appendix B -Minimum required fire flow and flow duration for buildings.

Tables B 105.1(1), B105.1(2) and B105.2 of Appendix B are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
"TABLE B105.1
MINIMUM REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW AND FLOW DURATION FOR BUILDINGS*

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Use Required Flow (gallons per minute) Duration
One- and Two-Family Dwelling 1500 gpm 2 hours
Multi-Family Dwelling 2500 gpm 2 hours
Commercial 3000 gpm 3 hours
Industrial 3500 gpm 4 hours
*Or as otherwise required by the Fire code official.
*For fire flow requirements in a fire hazard severity zone, refer to the current adopted California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.25 Wildland-Urban Interface Code.”

15.12.380 Amendment - Table C102.1 of Appendix C - Number and spacing of fire hydrants.

Table C 102.1 of Appendix C is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"TABLE C102.1
NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTS"

USE MAXIMUM DISTANCE

BETWEEN HYDRANTS
(FEET)

MAXIMUM DISTANCE

FROM ANY POINT ON

STREET OR ROAD

FRONTAGE OR FIRE

DEPARTMENT ACCESS TO

A HYDRANT (FEET)
One- and Two-Family
Dwelling
300 150
Multi-Family Dwelling 250 125
Commercial/Industrial 250 125

15.12.390 Violation - Penalty.

When authorized by the fire code official in writing, the Building Official shall enforce provisions of this chapter under the provisions of the Corona Municipal Code, Chapter 15.70.”

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SECTION 11. Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.20

PLUMBING CODE

15.20.010 Title.

15.20.020 Code adoption.

15.20.030 Administration.

15.20.040 Amendments – Generally.

15.20.050 Addition – Section 314.3-Open trenches.

15.20.060 Violation – Penalty.

15.20.010 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the Plumbing Code of the City of Corona and any reference in the city's municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Plumbing Code, or other plumbing code, refers and applies to this chapter.

15.20.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as the 2025 California Plumbing Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5, including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, and including the following specifically identified appendices and portions thereof, are hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of Corona:
(1) Chapter 1 Division II is not adopted as part of this code. (2) Appendices B, D, H, and I are adopted as part of this code. (3) Appendices A, C, E, F, G, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S are not adopted as part of this code.
(B) One certified copy of the 2025 California Plumbing Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of Corona and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.20.030 Administration.

The administrative procedures as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code shall apply to this chapter.

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15.20.040 Amendments – Generally.

Designated sections of the 2025 California Plumbing Code are amended to read as set forth in Section 15.20.050.

15.20.050 Amendment – Section 314.3 - Open trenches.

Section 314.3 is amended by adding the following paragraph to the end of said section to read as follows:
“No permittee hereunder shall leave unattended at any time any excavation for sewer or sewage disposal facilities, unless the permittee shall have first provided a suitable and adequate barricade, which will prevent any person from being in any way injured as a result of said excavation. Said permittee shall at all times during the existence of said excavation maintain said barricade in a manner suitable to protect any person from being so injured.”

15.20.060 Violation - Penalty.

The violation and penalties for Chapter 15.20 shall be as adopted in Chapter 15.02 and 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code.”
SECTION 12. Chapter 15.25 of the Corona Municipal Code is hereby created to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 15.25

WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
Sections:

15.25.010 Title

15.25.020 Code adoption.

15.25.030 Administration.

15.25.040 Amendments – Generally.

15.25.050 Amendment – Section 101.1. – Title.

15.25.060 Amendment – Section 103 - Code Compliance Agency.

15.25.070 Amendment – Section 104.2 – Determination of compliance.

15.25.080 Addition – Section 108.7 - Permit fees.

15.25.090 Addition – Section 109.1.1.1 – Inspection fees.

15.25.100 Amendment – Section 202 – Definitions.

15.25.110 Amendment – Section 302.1.1 Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones

15.25.120 Amendment – Section 404.5 – Adequate water supply.

15.25.130 Added – Section 404.5.1 – Increased Fire Flow for Subdivisions in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

15.25.140 Amendment - Section 604.3 - Requirements.

15.12.150 Addition - Section 613 Fire Protection Plan/Fuel Modification Plan for New Construction

15.25.160 Violation – Penalty

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15.25.010 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Corona and any reference in the city’s municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, or other wildland-urban interface code, refers and applies to this chapter.

15.25.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7 , and including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto are hereby adopted as the Wildland Urban Interface Code of the City of Corona. (1) Appendices A through I are not adopted as part of this code. (B) One certified copy of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.25.030 Administration.

The administrative procedures, as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code, shall apply to this chapter.

15.25.040 Amendments – Generally.

Designated sections of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are amended to read as set forth in Sections 15.25.050 through 15.25.150.

15.25.050 Amendment – Section 101.1 – Title.

Section 101.1 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Corona, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

15.25.060 Amendment – Section 103 – Code Compliance Agency Section 103 is deleted in its entirety.

15.25.070 Amendment – Section 104.2 – Determination of compliance.

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Section 104.2 is amended by adding the following sentence to the end of the section:
“The Building Official shall have the authority to interpret and enforce the provisions of this code related to building permits and construction. The Fire Chief and/or Fire Marshal shall have the authority to interpret and enforce the provisions of this code related to fire permits, fire protection plans, and property maintenance.”

15.25.080 Addition – Section 108.7 - Permit fees.

Section 108 is amended by adding subsection 108.7 to read as follows:
“Section 108.7 Permit Fees. Permit fees, which shall be based on 100% of the cost of service, as established by City Council resolution shall be collected.”

15.25.090 Addition – Section 109.1.1.1 - Inspection fees.

Section 109.1.1 is amended by adding the following subsection as follows:
“Section 109.1.1.1 Inspection Fees. The code official is authorized to collect appropriate fees for the inspections in an amount established by City Council resolution.”

15.25.100 Amendment – Section 202 – Definitions.

The term “Code Official” defined in section 202 is hereby replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
“CODE OFFICIAL. The official(s) employed or otherwise charged by the city to interpret and enforce this code, or the code official’s authorized representative. Subject to Section 104.2, the term “code official” shall mean the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, and/or Building Official.” The term “Wildland-Urban Interface Area” defined in Section 202 is hereby replace in its entirety to read as follows:
“WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA. A geographical area identified by the state as a “Fire Hazard Severity Zone” in accordance with the Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code sections 51175 through 51189, and other areas designated by the City Council to be at a significant risk from wildfires, and shall include those areas designated as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.”

15.25.110 Amendment – Section 302.1.1 – Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

Section 302.1 is amended by adding subsection 302.1.1 to read as follows:
“302.1.1 Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The City Council has adopted the recommendations of the State Fire Marshal made pursuant to Government Code section 51178 and

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designated those areas within the City as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones as shown on the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps published by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.”

15.25.120 Amendment – Section 404.5 – Adequate water supply.

Section 404.5 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“404.5 Adequate water supply. Fire-flow requirements shall be determined in accordance with the current adopted California Fire Code, the Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.25.

15.25.130 Added – Section 404.5.1 – Increased Fire Flow for Subdivisions in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

Section 404.5.1 is added to read as follows:
“404.5.1 Increased Fire Flow for Subdivisions in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. (a) General. For new residential subdivisions consisting of five (5) or more lots for one and two family dwellings located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ), as designated by the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection, the minimum fire-flow requirements shall be increased in accordance with this section.
(b) Fire-Flow Requirements.
(1) The required fire flow shall be not less than 2,000 gallons per minute (GPM) at a residual pressure of 20 psi for a minimum duration of 2 hours. (2) Where any dwelling unit exceeds 3,600 square feet of floor area, the required fire flow shall be increased to 2,500 gpm for a minimum duration of 2 hours. (c) Wildland Technical Standard. Where the entire subdivision is constructed in compliance with the most current version of IBHS Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood Technical Standard, the required fire flow shall comply with the standard fire-flow requirements set forth in Table B105.1 of the California Fire Code, as amended by Section 15.12.370 of the Corona Municipal Code. (d) Fire Hydrant Spacing and Distribution.
(1) Fire hydrants shall be installed pursuant Table C102.1 of the California Fire Code, as amended by Section 15.12.380 of the Corona Municipal Code. (2) Each hydrant shall be capable of delivering the fire flow required by this section. (e) Alternative Methods. Where the existing water system cannot support the minimum required fire flow, the fire code official is authorized to approve alternative methods of protection, including but not limited to:

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(1) On-site water storage tanks with fire department connections, (2) Residential fire sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13R or NFPA 13. (f) Exception. The following shall comply with the standard fire-flow requirements set forth in Table B105.1 of the California Fire Code, as amended by Section 15.12.370 of the Corona Municipal Code without modification:
(1) Residential subdivisions of fewer than five (5) lots. (2) Residential subdivisions for multi-family dwellings. (3) Residential subdivisions located outside of the VHFHSZ.

15.25.140 Amendment - Section 604.3 - Requirements.

Section 604.3 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"604.3 Requirements. Hazardous vegetation and fuels around all applicable buildings and structures shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws and regulations:

1. Public Resources Code, § 4291.

2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Div. 1.5, Ch. 7, Subch. 3, § 1299.03 (see guidance for implementation "General Guideline to Create Defensible Space").

3. California Government Code, § 51182.

4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Div. 1, Ch. 7, Subch. 1, § 3.07.

5. City of Corona Vegetation Management Guidelines."

15.12.150 Addition - Section 613 Fire Protection Plan/Fuel Modification Plan for New Construction
Section 613 is added to read as follows:
"613 Fire Protection Plan/Fuel Modification Plan for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in fire hazard severity zones shall comply with the following:

1. Preliminary fire protection plan/fuel modification plan shall be submitted to the fire code official for review concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative tract map or parcel map or building permit application, as applicable.

2. Final fire protection plan/fuel modification plan shall be submitted to the fire code official for approval prior to the issuance of a grading permit or building permit, as applicable.

3. The fire protection plan/fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance of the fuel modification area in perpetuity and shall meet the criteria set forth in the City of Corona Vegetation Management Guidelines.

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4. The fire protection plan/fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change with the prior written approval of the fire code official.

5. All elements of the fire protection plan/fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in this code."

15.25.160 Violation--Penalty.

The violation and penalties for Chapter 15.25 shall be as adopted in Chapter 15.02 and 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code.”
SECTION 13. Chapter 15.28 of the Corona Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15.28

ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:

15.28.010 Title.

15.28.020 Code adoption.

15.28.030 Administration.

15.28.040 Violation – Penalty.

15.28.010 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the Electrical Code of the City of Corona and any reference in the city's municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Electrical Code, or other electrical code, refers and applies to this chapter.

15.28.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as 2025 California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, and including the Tables and Annexes thereto, but excluding Annexes E, F, G, H, I, J, and K, are hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Corona.
(B) One certified copy of the 2025 California Electrical Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.28.030 Administration.

The administrative procedures, as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code, shall apply to this chapter.

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15.28.040 Violation--Penalty.

The violation and penalties for Chapter 15.28 shall be as adopted in Chapter 15.02 and 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code.”
SECTION 14. Prior Ordinances Repealed. Upon the effective date of this Ordinance, all former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance or the codes herein adopted by reference and any other ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed and declared to be of no further force and effect.

SECTION 15. CEQA. The City Council finds that the adoption of the California Building Standards Code and the amendments proposed herein are exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the common sense rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This Ordinance, which adopts updated building and safety standards, is enacted to mitigate the threats posed to public peace, health and safety from earthquakes, storms, flooding, high winds and fire. The Ordinance also does not qualify as a project under State CEQA Guidelines, section 15378(a)) because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. It can also be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment because the Ordinance simply updates existing building codes in compliance with the California Building Standards Code; and the adoption of the Ordinance will not result in any development or any new activity with the potential to impact the environment. Therefore, no further environmental analysis is required. Staff is directed to file a notice of exemption within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.

SECTION 16. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase added by this Ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases are declared unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective.

SECTION 17. Certification/Publication. The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City Clerk shall attest thereto and shall within fifteen days of its adoption cause it or a summary of it to be published in the Press Enterprise, a newspaper published and circulated in the City of Corona; and thereupon and thereafter this ordinance shall take effect and be in force according to law.

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SECTION 18. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following its adoption by the City Council or on January 1, 2026, whichever is later.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 2025. _________________________________
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:
________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California

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CERTIFICATION
I, Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk of the City of Corona, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Corona, California, duly held the 5
th day of November, 2025 and thereafter at a regular
adjourned meeting held on the 19th day of November, 2025, it was duly passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Corona, California, this 19th day of November, 2025. ____________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
[SEAL]

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JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 ORDINANCE NO. 3421

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORONA AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04, 15.05,

15.07, 15.08, 15.09, 15.10, 15.11, 15.12, 15.20, 15.28,AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.25 TO TITLE 15 OF THE CORONA

MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING

ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES

THERETO
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022, et seq. and California Health & Safety Code Section 17922 empower the City of Corona ("City") to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code as provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, in December of 2022 the City Council of the City of Corona adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code with certain local amendments; and WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission ("Commission") recently adopted new amendments to the California Building Standards Code; and WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code, Sections 17958.5 and 18941.5 authorize cities and counties to modify the California Building Standards Code by adopting more restrictive standards and modifications if such standards and modifications are accompanied by express findings that they are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and

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1. Amendments to Chapter 1 Division II, Sections 501.2, 904.3.5, Chapter 35 and Appendix H of the 2025 California Building Code; and

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JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 conditions described herein, and further finds that the remainder of the said changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Code, or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Corona; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 130 (2025) (“AB 130”), among other things, amended Health and Safety Code Section 17958 to prohibit, between October 1, 2025, and June 1, 2031, modifications to the provisions of the California Building Standards Code affecting residential units unless certain conditions exist, including: (a) the modifications are substantially equivalent to modifications made prior to September 30, 2025; (b) the modifications are related to home hardening; or (c) the modifications are related to administrative practices that result in the establishment, alteration, or removal of local programs related to enforcement of building code violations or complaints alleging building code violations; and WHEREAS, as set forth in Informational Bulletin 25-03 issued on September 22, 2025, the Commission has concluded that modifications to the California Building Standards Code are substantially equivalent to modifications made prior to September 30, 2025 if it is a local amendment applicable to residential units that is being carried forward from a previously filed ordinance (i.e., an ordinance amending the 2022 California Building Standards Code) with no material change in regulatory effect to the existing standards; and WHEREAS, the Commission also concluded as part of Informational Bulletin 25- 03 that the term “home hardening” means local amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (Part 7 of Title 24); and
WHEREAS, the local amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code that are incorporated into this Ordinance are either substantially equivalent to existing regulations adopted by the City as part of the 2022 California Building Standards Code, which were in effect as of September 30, 2025, or the changes relate to home hardening and are adopted in connection with the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, or are related to administrative practices that result in the establishment, alteration, or removal of local programs related to enforcement of building code violations or complaints alleging building code violations; and WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORONA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby adopts the recitals contained in this ordinance as findings to support the modifications to the 2025 California Building Standards Code made herein.

SECTION 2. Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TITLE 15
Sections:

15.02.010 Title.

15.02.020 Code adoption.

15.02.030 Amendments – Generally.

15.02.040 Amendment – Section 101.1 – Title.

15.02.050 Amendment – Section 101.4 – Referenced codes.

15.02.055 Amendment – Section 103.1 – Creation of enforcement agency.

15.02.060 AdditionAmendment – Section 104.112.3.2 – Alternative materialsApplication and disposition.

15.02.070 Addition – Section 105.1. – Permits required.

15.02.080 [Reserved]

15.02.090 Amendment – Section 105.2 – Exempt work.

15.02.100 Amendment – Section 105.3.2 – Time limitation of application.

15.02.110 Amendment – Section 105.5 –Expiration.

15.02.120 Amendment – Section 105.6 – Suspension or Revocation.

15.02.130 Amendment – Section 105.7 – Placement of permit.

15.02.140 Addition – Section 105.8 – Transferability.

15.02.150 Amendment – Section 109.4 – Work commencing before permit issuance.

15.02.160 Amendment – Section 109.6 – Refunds.

15.02.170 Addition – Section 110.3.3.1 and 110.3.6.1 - Inspections.

15.02.180 Addition – Section 110.7 – Reinspection.

15.02.185 Amendment – Section 111.1 – Change of occupancy.

15.02.190 Amendment – Section 111.2 – Certificate issued.

15.02.195 Amendment – Section 113 – Board of appeals.

15.02.200 Violation – Penalty.

15.02.010 Title.

15.02.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as the 20225 California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II are hereby adopted. (B) One certified copy of the 20225 California Building Code Chapter 1 Division II shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official, and any and all references thereto are adopted as

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15.02.030 Amendments – Generally.

Designated sections of the 20225 California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II are amended to read as set forth in Sections 15.02.040 through 15.02.200195.

15.02.040 Amendment – Section 101.1 Title.

Section 101.1 is deleted in its entirety.

15.02.050 Amendment – Section 101.4 - Referenced codes.

The first paragraph of Section 101.4 is amended to read as follows:
“101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in section 101.4.1 through 101.4.12 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference as adopted and amended by Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code. Structures, appurtenances, systems, devices, equipment, features, and facilities that are existing as of the date this section is adopted shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable codes and standards that were in effect at the time of permit application, or at the time of the initial construction, installation, or use if no permit was required. Alterations and repair work to structures, appurtenances, systems, devices, equipment, features, and facilities that are existing as of the date this section is adopted shall comply with the applicable laws, codes, and standards in effect at the time of such alteration or repair.” Section 101.4.3 is amended to read as follows:
“101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code, Appendix H, shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.” Section 101.4 is amended by adding subsections 101.4.89, 101.4.910, 101.4.1011, 101.4.1112, and 101.4.1213 to read as follows:
“101.4.89 Residential. The provisions of the California Residential Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of detached one and two family dwellings and townhomes not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height.

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JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 Exceptions: Additionally, the provisions of the California Residential Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of the following so long as an automatic sprinkler system complying with section R309 is installed in the following structures:

1. Live/work units located in townhouses and complying with the requirements of Section 419508.5 of the California Building Code shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code. Fire Suppression required by Section 419.5 of the California Building Code where constructed under the California Residential Code shall conform to Section R313.

2. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code where equipped with a fire sprinkler system in accordance with Section R313.

3. A care facility with five or fewer persons receiving custodial care within a dwelling unit.

4. A care facility with five or fewer persons receiving medical care within a dwelling unit.

2.5.A day care facility for five or fewer persons of any age receiving care within a dwelling unit.
101.4.910 Historical. The provisions of the California Historical Building Code shall apply to the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation or reconstruction of buildings or properties designated as qualified historical buildings or properties. 101.4.1011 Green Building. The provisions of the California Green Building Standards Code shall apply to the planning, design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of every newly constructed building.
101.4.1112 Housing. The provisions of the California Housing Code shall apply to the use, occupancy, and maintenance of all buildings or portions thereof used, or designated or intended to be used, for human habitation.
101.4.1213 Electrical. The provisions of the California Electrical Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors, equipment, and raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways for those structures, premises, equipment, and installations as designated in that code.”

15.02.055 Amendment – Section 103.1 - Creation of enforcement agency.

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15.02.060 AdditionAmendment – Section 104.112.3.2 - Alternative materialsApplication and disposition.

Section 104.112.3.2 is amended in its entirety by adding the following subsection 104.11.5 thereto to read as follows:
“104.11.52.3.2 Application for request to use alternative materials, design or methods of construction and equipmentand disposition. Where required, a Rrequests for theto use ofan alternative materials, design or methods of construction or equipment must be made in writing on the City of Corona application form and an application fee must be paid at the time of request submittal. Applications shall be specific to a project address and approval for a specific project shall not constitute approval for use at any other locations. Where the alternative material, design or method of construction is not approved, the building official shall respond in writing, stating the reasons the alternative was not approved.”

15.02.070 Addition – Section 105.1 – Permits required.

2. Fence or fences over three feet in height constructed or made of any material including, but not limited to, wood, plastic, metal, chain link, wrought iron, masonry, block, brick or stone)

3. A Building permit is also required for any sign which requires a Planning Division sign permit as specified in Chapter 17.74 of this codethe Corona Municipal Code, except signs painted directly onto an existing building, or sign structure or sign board or the refacing of a previously approved sign canister with Plexiglas, flexible sign face or similar material provided no structural changes are made to the sign structure or canister.

4. Grading requirements and permits shall be as required by Chapter 15.36 of the Corona Municipal Code.”

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15.02.080 [Reserved].

15.02.090 Amendment – Section 105.2 – Exempt work.

Section 105.2 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“Work Exempt from Permit. Exemptions from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. A building permit shall not be required for the following:

Building:

2. Fences not over three (3) feet high.

3. Oil derricks.

5. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.

6. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.

8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

9. Prefabricated swimming pool accessory to a Group R-3 Occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.

10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.

11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.

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12. In Group R-3 and U occupancies, window awnings that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall, when supported by an exterior wall and do not require additional support.

13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.

15. Historic markers no greater than 4 feet in height measured from the adjacent finish grade to the top of the structure placed pursuant to Chapter 17.63 of the Corona Municipal Code.

15.16. Flag poles having an exposed pole height of not greater than 30 feet.

Electrical:

1. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.

3. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.

Gas:

1. Portable heating appliances

2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

Mechanical:

1. Portable heating appliance.

2. Portable ventilation equipment.

3. Portable cooling unit.

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4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.

5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.

6. Portable evaporative cooler.

7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.

Plumbing:

Grading:

1. Grading requirements and permits shall be as required by Chapter 15.36 of the Corona Municipal Code.”

15.02.100 Amendment – Section 105.3.2 – Time limitation of application.

Extensions will only be granted prior to the expiration of the permit/plan check application.

Extensions will not be approved until all applicable fees have been paid to the City.

Renewal: When a permit/plan check application has expired, plans cannot be resubmitted prior to submitting a new application or renewing the plan check application. Requests to renew an

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JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 expired plan check application shall be submitted to the Building Official, in writing, shall demonstrate justifiable cause and shall be subject to the approval of the Building Official. If approved by the Building Official the fee for the renewed plan check application shall be one half the amount required for a new plan check for such work, provided no major changes have been made in the original plans and specifications for such work that might constitute a new plan check and provided further that the plan check renewal application is submitted within one year of the date the plan check application, or extended plan check application, as applicable, expired. To renew a permit/plan check application more than one year after the date the plan check application, or extended plan check application, as applicable, has expired, the applicant shall be required to pay a new full plan check fee.”

15.02.110 Amendment – Section 105.5 –Expiration.

Section 105.5 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“Section 105.5 – Permit Expiration, Extension and Renewal. Every permit issued shall become invalid and expire if the work on the site authorized by such permit is not commenced within 12 months after issuance of the permit, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days12 months after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and shall demonstrate justifiable cause for the requested extension. Extensions will only be granted prior to the expiration of the permit. Extensions will not be approved until all applicable fees have been paid to the City of Corona.

To renew a permit more than one year after the permit has expired, the applicant shall be required to pay a new full permit fee.”

15.02.120 Amendment – Section 105.6 – Suspension or Revocation.

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15.02.130 Amendment – Section 105.7 – Placement of permit.

15.02.140 Addition – Section 105.8 - Transferability.

15.02.150 Amendment – Section 109.4 – Work commencing before permit issuance.

15.02.160 Amendment – Section 109.6 - Refunds.

Section 109.6 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“109.6 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit inspection fee paid when no work has been started under a permit issued in accordance with this code.

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JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee is paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is started.

The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on a written request for refund submitted by the original applicant or original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of the fee payment.”

15.02.170 Addition – Sections 110.3.3.1 and 110.3.6.1 - Inspections.

15.02.180 Addition – Section 110.7 - Reinspection.

To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the reinspection fee as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the City Council.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

Chapter 1.14 of the Corona Municipal Code shall also apply to Title 15.”

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15.02.185 Amendment – Section 111.1 – Change of occupancy.

The exception to section 111.1 is deleted in its entirety.

15.02.190 Amendment – Section 111.2 – Certificate issued.

15.02.192 Amendment - Section 112.3 - Authority to disconnect service utilities.

1. In case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property; or

2. Where such utility connection has been made without the approval required by Section 112.1 or 112.2; or

3. When a structure, building or property is in violation of Section 111; or

4. When the continued use of utilities creates or contributes to the existence of a public nuisance as defined in Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.56; or

5. When the disconnection of utility service is required by a court ordered action to abate a public nuisance; or

IF not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.”

15.02.195 Amendment – Section 113 – Board of appeals.

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“SECTION 113

APPEALS PROCESS
113.1 General. Orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code may be appealed pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.09 of this codethe Corona Municipal Code, unless specified otherwise in Division 1 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code or Chapter 8-1 of the California Historical Building Code, based on the type of building for which the matter is being appealed. 113.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The hearing officer shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.”

15.02.200 Violation – Penalty.
(A) No person, firm, partnership, association or corporation shall violate any provisions of this chapter and any provisions of the codes, rules or regulations adopted in this Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code.
(B) Any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation violating any of the provisions adopted in this title by reference, shall be guilty of an infraction, except where otherwise provided in this Title 15. Any person violating a stop work order issued pursuant to the 20222025 California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II Section 115, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who continues to occupy or any person who enters a structure which has been posted “unsafe” by the Building Official pursuant to the 20222025 California Building Code Section 116 or Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.56, or any person who enters or occupies a structure which has been posted “Unsafe” or “Restricted Use” pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.54, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(C) Every person, firm, association or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter or provisions of the codes, rules or regulations adopted in this chapter by reference is guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which the violation continues and shall be punishable thereof as provided in Chapter 15.70 of this codethe Corona Municipal Code. (D) It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or joint venture, either as owner, architect, contractor, artisan or otherwise, to do or to cause or permit to be done any work, as described in the California Building Standards Code as adopted by reference in this Title 15 in such a manner that such work does not conform to all the provisions of this Title 15 and the provisions of said California Building Standards Code, as so adopted by reference.”

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JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 SECTION 3. Chapter 15.04 of the Corona Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15.04

BUILDING CODE
Sections:

15.04.010 Title.

15.04.020 Code adoption.

15.04.030 Administration – Generally.

15.04.040 Amendments – Generally.

15.04.050 Amendment – Chapter I Division II.

15.04.060 Amendment – Section 502.1 – Address identification.

15.04.070 [Reserved]

15.04.080 [Reserved]

15.04.090 [Reserved]

15.04.100 Amendment-Section 904.3.5- Monitoring.

15.04.110 [Reserved]

15.04.120 Addition – Section 1505- Roof coverings.

15.04.130 [Reserved]

15.04.140 Reserved]

15.04.150 Addition – Section 3109.1.1 - Residential swimming pools.

15.04.155 Amendment- Chapter 35 Referenced Standards-NFPA.

15.04.157 Amendment – Appendix H - Signs

15.04.160 Violation – Penalty.

15.04.010 Title.

15.04.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as 20225 California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2, including Appendices H and I, and including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, are hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Corona. (1) Chapter 1 Division II as adopted and amended in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code.
(2) Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, and PQ are not adopted. (B) Grading requirements and permits shall be as required by Chapter 15.36 of the Corona Municipal Code.

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JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 (C) One certified copy of the 20225 California Building Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Building Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.04.030 Administration – Generally.

The administrative procedures as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code shall apply to this chapter.

15.04.040 Amendments – Generally.

Designated sections of the 201925 California Building Code are amended to read as set forth in Sections 15.04.050 through 15.04.157.

15.04.050 Amendment – Chapter I Division II.

Chapter I Division II of the 20225 California Building Code is adopted as amended in Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.02.

15.04.060 Amendment – Section 502.1 – Address identification.

Section 502.1 is amended by adding the following to the end of the section:
“Address numbers shall be illuminated during all hours of darkness. Number, size, location and means of illumination shall comply with the Corona Fire Department Prevention Standard for address and premises identification premises identification unless an alternative means or method is approved by the fire code official. Address numbers shall be continuously maintained to comply with this section.”

15.04.070 [Reserved].

15.04.080 [Reserved].

15.04.090 [Reserved].

15.04.100 Amendment – Section - 904.3.5 Monitoring.

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15.04.110 [Reserved].

15.04.120 Addition – Section 1505 – Roof coverings.

Section 1505 is amended by adding the following subsection 1505.1.43 thereto as follows:
“1505.1.43 Class A roof covering requirement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Building Code and Appendices to the contrary, Class A roof covering, as defined in Chapter 15 of the 201925 California Building Code, shall be applied:

1. To any building hereinafter constructed.

2. To any re-roofing of existing buildings, when fifty percent (50%) or more of the existing roof is replaced or overlaid within a 1-year period.

3. To any room additions where the aggregate area of the new roof exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate area of the existing roof.”

15.04.130 [Reserved.]

15.04.140 [Reserved.]

15.04.150 Addition – Section 3109.1.1 - Residential swimming pools.

15.04.155 Amendment- Chapter 35 Referenced Standards.
“Chapter 35 – Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

NFPA 13, 20225 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

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Section 9.4.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

16.12.5.7 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of buildings and shall be located and arranged so that they are immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road.

Section 19.1.1.2 is hereby added to read as follows:

NFPA 13D 20225 Edition Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 4.1.4 is hereby added to read as follows:

4.1.4 Stock of Spare Sprinklers

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4.1.4.1 A supply of at least two sprinklers of each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that are not functioning or have been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.

4.1.4.2 The spare sprinklers shall be the same types and temperature ratings as installed in the dwelling.

4.1.4.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100°F.

Section 7.3 Pressure Gauges is amended to add the following Subsection 7.3.4 to read as follows:

7.3.4 Pressure Gauges. At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly.

Section 7.6 Alarms is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

Exceptions:

1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel.

2. When single- or multiple-station smoke alarms specified in CBC 907.2.11 are used to sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation.”

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15.04.160 Violation- Penalty.

The violation and penalties for Chapter 15.04 shall be as adopted in Chapter 15.02 and 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code.”
SECTION 4. Chapter 15.05 of Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.05

GREEN BUILDING CODE
Sections:

15.05.010 Title.

15.05.020 Code adoption.

15.05.030 Administration-Generally.

15.05.040 Violation – Penalty.

15.05.010 Title.

15.05.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as 20225 California Green Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11, Chapters 1 through 8, not including the appendices, and including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, are hereby adopted as the Green Building Code of the City of Corona. (1) Appendices A4, A5, and A6.1 are not adopted as part of this code. (B) One certified copy of the 20225 California Green Building Standards Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Green Building Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.05.030 Administration – Generally.

The administrative procedures, as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code, shall apply to this chapter.

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15.05.040 Violation- Penalty.

RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:

15.07.010 Title.

15.07.020 Code adoption.

15.07.030 Administration - Generally.

15.07.040 Amendments – Generally.

15.07.050 [Reserved]Amendment – Section R301.2 Climatic and geographic design criteria

15.07.060 Amendment - Section R319.1R308.1 - Address identification.

15.07.070 Addition - Section R902.1.43 - Roof covering materials.

15.07.080 [Reserved]

15.07.090 Amendment-Chapter 44 Referenced Standards.

15.07.100 Violation – Penalty.

15.07.010 Title.

15.07.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as 20225 California Residential Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2.5, including Appendix AHBF, and including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Corona. (1) Chapter 1 Division II is not adopted.
(2) Appendices AA, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG, AI, AJ, AK, AL, AM, AN, AO, AP, AQ, AR, AS, AT, AU, AV, AW, AX, AY, and AZ BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BG, BH,

BI, BJ, BK, BL, BM, BN, BO, CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CH, CI, CJ, CK, and appendices NA - NL are not adopted as part of this code.

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JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 (B) One certified copy of the 20225 California Residential Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter.

Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.07.030 Administration – Generally.

The administrative procedures as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code shall apply to this chapter.

15.07.040 Amendments – Generally.

Designated sections of the 20225 California Residential Code are amended to read as set forth in Sections 15.07.050 through 15.04.090.

15.07.050 [Reserved].Amendment - Section R301.2 Climatic and geographic design criteria.

The blank spaces of Table R301.2 are filled in with the following data:

Corona Municipal Code Title 18, Floodplain Management, adopted 1978 Current flood insurance study for Riverside County and Incorporated Areas, 2024 Air freezing index: Zero
Mean annual temp: 63.4

15.07.060 Amendment - Section R319.1R308.1 Address identification.

Section R319.1R308.1 is amended by adding the following to the end of the section:
“Address numbers shall be illuminated during all hours of darkness. Number, size, location and means of illumination shall comply with the Corona Fire Prevention Standard for premises identification unless an alternative means or method is approved by the fire code official.

Address numbers shall be continuously maintained to comply with this section.”

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15.07.070 Addition – Section R902.1.43 – Roof covering materials.

Section R902.1 is amended by adding the following subsection R902.1.43 to read as follows:
“R902.1.43 Class A roof covering requirement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Building Code and Appendices to the contrary, Class A roof covering, as defined in Chapter 15 of the 201925 California Building Code, shall be applied:

1. To any building hereinafter constructed.

2. To any re-roofing of existing buildings, when fifty percent (50%) or more of the existing roof is replaced or overlaid within a 1 year period.

3. To any room additions where the aggregate area of the new roof exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate area of the existing roof.”

15.07.080 [Reserved].

15.07.090 Amendment- Chapter 44 Referenced Standards.
“Chapter 44 – Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

NFPA 13, 2022 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

16.12.3.3 Fire Department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 ½” inlets. The location shall be approved by the fire code official and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler design density requires 500 gpm (including hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, two 2 ½” inlets and one 4” swivel female NST inlet shall be provided. FDC inlets must be equipped with check valves.

Section 9.4.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

9.4.3 . When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.

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Section 16.12.5.7. is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 19.1.1.2 is hereby added to read as follows:

NFPA 13D 202225 Edition Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 4.1.4 is hereby added to read as follows:

4.1.4 Stock of Spare Sprinklers

4.1.4.1 A supply of at least two sprinklers of each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.

4.1.4.2 The spare sprinklers shall be the same types and temperature ratings as installed in the dwelling.

4.1.4.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100°F.

Section 7.3 Pressure Gauges is amended to add the following Subsection 7.3.4 to read as follows:

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7.3.4 Pressure Gauges At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly.

Section 7.6 Alarms is hereby amended its entirety to read as follows:

Exception:

1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel.

2. When single or multiple station smoke alarms specified in CBC 907.2.11 are used to sound an alarm upon water flow switch activation.”

15.07.100 Violation- Penalty.

MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:

15.08.010 Title.

15.08.020 Code adoption.

15.08.030 Administration.

15.08.040 [Reserved]

15.08.050 Violation – Penalty.

15.08.010 Title.

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15.08.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as the 20225 California Mechanical Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 4, including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, are hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of Corona.
(1) Chapter 1 Division II is not adopted as part of this code. (2) Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and HJ are not adopted as part of this code. (B) One certified copy of the 20225 California Mechanical Code is on file in the office of the Building Official, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of Corona, and each and all the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.08.030 Administration.

The administrative procedures, as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code, shall apply to this chapter.

15.08.040 [Reserved].

15.08.050 Violation – Penalty.

ENERGY CODE
Sections:

15.09.010 Title.

15.09.020 Code adoption.

15.09.030 Administration-Generally.

15.09.040 Violation – Penalty.

15.09.010 Title.

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15.09.020 Code adoption.
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as the 20225 California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 6, including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, are hereby adopted as the Energy Code of the City of Corona. (B) One certified copy of the 20225 California Energy Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Energy Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.09.030 Administration – Generally.

The administrative procedures as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code shall apply to this chapter.

15.09.040 Violation- Penalty.

HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
Sections:

15.10.010 Title.

15.10.020 Code adoption.

15.10.030 Administration-Generally.

15.10.040 Violation – Penalty.

15.10.010 Title.

This chapter shall be cited as the Historical Building Code of the City of Corona and any reference in the city's municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Historical Building Code, or other historic building code, refers and applies to this chapter.

15.10.020 Code adoption.

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(B) One certified copy of the 20225 California Historical Building Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Historical Building Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.10.030 Administration – Generally.

The administrative procedures, as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code, shall apply to this chapter.

15.10.040 Violation- Penalty.

EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Sections:

15.11.010 Title.

15.11.020 Code adoption.

15.11.030 Administration-Generally.

15.11.040 Violation – Penalty.

15.11.010 Title.

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JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 Title 24, Part 10, including any supplements, errata, and revisions made thereto, excluding the chapters referenced below, are hereby adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of Corona. (1) Chapter 1 Division II is not adopted as part of this code. (2) Chapters 6 through12 and 13 are not adopted as part of this code. (3) All Appendix Chapters A4, C1, C2, C3, and Appendices B and D and Resource Chapter A are not adopted as part of this code.
(4) Appendix Chapters A1, A2, A3, and A5 are adopted as part of this code. (5) Resource Chapter A is not adopted as part of this code. (B) One certified copy of the 20225 California Existing Building Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of Corona, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of Corona, subject to the changes contained in this chapter. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.

15.11.030 Administration – Generally.

The administrative procedures as adopted in Chapter 15.02 of the Corona Municipal Code shall apply to this chapter.

15.11.040 Violation- Penalty.

The violation and penalties for Chapter 15.11 shall be as adopted in Chapter 15.02 and 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code.”

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JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 JAMIER\05100.16000\10315457.8 SECTION 10. Chapter 15.12 of Title 15 of Corona Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
" CHAPTER 15.12

FIRE CODE
Sections

15.12.010 Title.

15.12.020 Code adoption.

15.12.030 Amendments - Generally.

15.12.040 Amendment - Section 104.23.1 - Plan review fees.

15.12.050 Amendment - Section 105.6 5 - Required operational permits.

15.12.060 Amendment - Section 112113.4 - Violation penalties.

15.12.070 Addition - Section 112113.4.2 - Restitution.

15.12.080 Amendment - Section 202 - Definitions.

15.12.090 Addition - Section 304.1.2 3 - Vegetations.

15.12.100 Addition - Section 305.6 - Hazardous Conditions.

15.12.110 Addition - Section 307.6 - Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, and similar devices used at Group R occupancies.

15.12.120 Addition - Section 307.7 - Outdoor fires.

15.12.130 Amendment - Section 308.1.6.37 - Sky lanterns.

15.12.140 Added - Section 324 - Fuel modification requirements for new construction.

15.12.150 Added - Section 325 - Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways.

15.12.160 Added - Section 326 - Unusual circumstances.

15.12.170 Added - Section 327 - Restricted entry.

15.12.180 Amendment - Section 503.2.1 - Dimensions.

15.12.190 Amendment - Section 503.2.4 - Turning radius.

15.12.200 Addition - Section 503.7 - Two points of access.

15.12.210 Amendment - Section 505.1 - Address identification.

15.12.220 Amendment - Section 507.5.1 - Hydrant locations.

15.12.230 Amendment - Section 507.5.5 - Clear space around exterior-fire protection equipment.

15.12.240 Addition - Section 507.5.7 - Fire hydrant size and outlets.

15.12.250 Amendment - Section 510.1 - Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings.

15.12.260 Amendment - Section 510.4.1.3 - System performance.

15.12.270 Addition - Section 710 - Eave protection.

15.12.280 Addition - Section 903.3.5.3 - Hydraulically calculated systems.

15.12.290 Amendment - Section 904.3.5 - Monitoring.

15.12.300 Added - Section 1201.1.1 - Other systems.

15.12.310 Amendment - Section 4907.3 - Requirements.

15.12.320 Addition - Section 4911 - Fuel modification for new construction.

15.12.3310 Amendment - Section 5001.5.2 - Hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS).

15.12.3420 Addition - Section 5608.2 - Firing.

15.12.330 Addition – Section 5608.3 – Fallout Area.

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Corona City CouncilNovember 19, 2025

Corona City Council
November 19, 2025