Cudahy City Council
February 3, 2026

AGENDA

A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CUDAHY CITY COUNCIL
and JOINT MEETING of the
CITY OF CUDAHY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY and HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY

TO THE CUDAHY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
February 3, 2026 – 6:30 P.M.

Written materials distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the City Council meeting shall be available for public inspection at www.cityofcudahy.com In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (323) 773-5143 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

Rules of Decorum
Under the Government Code, the City Council may regulate disruptive behavior that impedes the City Council Meeting.

Disruptive conduct may include, but is not limited to:
• Screaming or yelling during another audience member’s public comments period; • Profane language directed at individuals in the meeting room; • Throwing objects at other individuals in the meeting room; • Verbal altercations with other individuals in the meeting room; and • Going beyond the allotted three-minute public comment period granted.

When a person’s or group’s conduct disrupts the meeting, the Mayor or presiding officer will request that the person or group stop the disruptive behavior and WARN the person or group that they will be asked to leave the meeting room if the behavior continues.

If the person or group refuses to stop the disruptive behavior, the Mayor or presiding officer may order the person or group to leave the meeting room and may request that those persons be escorted from the meeting room. Any person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up a City Council meeting is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Pen. Code, § 403.)
Cynthia Gonzalez, Mayor
Daisy Lomelí, Vice Mayor
Elizabeth Alcantar Loza, Council Member
Martin U. Fuentes, Council Member
Amanda Gomez, Council Member
This meeting will be conducted in person,
telephonically, and electronically.

Council Chambers/Bedwell Hall
5240 Santa Ana Street
Cudahy, CA 90201
Teleconference Phone Number:
1 (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 880 8750 5105
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City of Cudahy
City Council and Successor Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
February 3, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL
Council / Agency Member Alcantar Loza
Council / Agency Member Fuentes
Council / Agency Member Gomez
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Lomelí
Mayor / Chair Gonzalez

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We would like to acknowledge that the land we inhabit today was once known as Tovangaar, the home of the Gabrieleño-Tongva people. We show our respects to the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, as well as all Indigenous people, past, present, and future, and honor their labor as original caretakers of this land. We commit to uplifting the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.

6. PRESENTATIONS - NONE

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Each member of the public may provide a public comment in person, telephonically or electronically.

In person participants must submit one comment card if they wish to address the City Council. Only speakers that submit a comment card within the first 20 minutes of the meeting will be permitted to speak. Remote participants may provide public comment by clicking the hand icon on Zoom or pressing star (*) nine (9) on the telephone, if they wish to address the City Council. Members of the public are permitted to speak for three (3) minutes concerning items under the City Council’s jurisdiction, including items on the council agenda.)
(Any person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up a City Council meeting is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Pen. Code, § 403).)

8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS (Each Council Member is limited to three minutes.)
(This is the time for the City Council / Agency to comment on any topics related to “City Business,” including announcements, reflections on city / regional events, response to public comments, suggested discussion topics for future council meetings, general concerns about particular city matters, questions to the staff, and directives to the staff (subject to approval / consent of the City Council

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majority members present, regarding staff directives). Each Council / Agency Member will be allowed to speak for a period not to exceed three (3) minutes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Council Members shall not use this comment period for serial discussions or debate between members on City business matters not properly agendized. The City Attorney shall be responsible for regulating this aspect of the proceeding.)

9. CITY MANAGER REPORT (information only)

10. REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC, ADVISORY, STANDING, OR OTHER COMMITTEE

MEETINGS

11. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Consideration to waive full text reading of all Resolutions and Ordinances by single motion made at the start of each meeting, subject to the ability of the City Council / Agency to read the full text of selected resolutions and ordinances when the item is addressed by subsequent motion.) (COUNCIL / AGENCY)
Recommendation: Approve the Waiver of Full Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances.

12. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion, prior to the vote to approve the Consent Calendar, each Council Member shall have a maximum of three (3) minutes to comment on the Consent Calendar as a whole. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council / Agency Member so requests specific item(s) be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Items may only be considered as a separate action if either (1) a Council Member must recuse themselves due to a conflict of interest or (2) a Council Member has specific questions for City Staff. Items called for separate discussion will be heard as the next order of business.)

AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY
A. Consideration to Adopt Resolution No. SA 26-01 for Approval of the Administrative Budget for Fiscal Period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (page 9) Presented by the Senior Accountant
Recommendation: The Successor Agency is requested to adopt a proposed Resolution No.

SA 26-01 approving the Administrative Budget for the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the fiscal period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (ROPS 26-27).

B. Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Fiscal Period of July 1, 2026 to June 30 2027 (ROPS 26-27) (page 17)

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Presented by the Senior Accountant
Recommendation: The Successor Agency is requested to approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the fiscal period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (ROPS 26-27), for submission to the City of Cudahy Oversight Board.

13. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 765 Amending Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, 15.29,

15.32 and15.34 of Title 15 of the Cudahy Municipal Code and Adopt Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 33 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Building Codes Including the Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Green Building Standards and Existing Building Codes (page 25) Presented by the Public Works Director
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Cudahy (the “City”):

1. Open the public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Ordinance No. 765, and then close the public hearing after receiving public comments; and

2. Consider Approving by first reading, attached Ordinance No. 765, amending Chapters 15.04 through 15.34 of the Cudahy Municipal Code to Adopt Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 33 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Building Codes.

14. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $58,082.20 to CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for the FY 25-26 Citywide Sidewalk Maintenance Project, ATP-001 (page 387) Presented by the Public Works Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to:

1. Approve the construction documents for the FY 25-26
Citywide Sidewalk Maintenance Project, ATP-001.

2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $58,082.50 to CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for the FY 25-26 Citywide Sidewalk Maintenance Project, ATP-001 and authorize the

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City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City Council.

3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a construction cost contingency in the amount of $5,808.25 (10% of the bid amount) and to approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved construction cost contingency.

B. City of Cudahy Capital Improvement Program (CIP) FY2025-2029 Amendment – Request to increase funding for the Clara Bridge Lighting Improvement Project – CIP Project No. BRI-001 (page 417)
Presented by the Public Works Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the proposed City of Cudahy Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Amendment for Fiscal Years FY2025- 2029 CIP budget to increase funding for the Clara Bridge Lighting Improvement Project – CIP Project No. BRI-001 by appropriating an additional $541,046.00 for pre-construction, construction, staff time, construction management/inspection services, and construction contingency from the following funds:

1. $270,523.00 from Measure M; and

2. $270,523.00 from Measure R
The total additional amount being requested is $541,046.00 for a new project total of $941,046.00.

C. Discuss a Request from Prima Development to Use City-Owned Site for Construction Staging and Parking Associated with the Cudahy Seniors Project (page 421) Presented by the Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Recommendation: The City Council is requested to provide City staff feedback and direction on how to proceed with a request from Prima Development (“Developer”) to use the City-owned site, generally located at 8135 Atlantic Avenue, for construction staging and parking associated with the construction of the Cudahy Seniors project.

D. Consideration to Adopt Resolution 26-03 Supporting AB 1537 (page 423) Presented by the City Clerk

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Recommendation: The City Council is requested to consider adoption of Resolution No. 26- 03 supporting Assembly Bill No. 1537, seeking to prohibit peace officers from engaging in federal immigration enforcement activities through secondary employment, contracting, or volunteer service and reaffirming the City’s commitment to community trust, public safety, and immigration protections.

E. Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Senior and Community Services Commission (page 429) Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to appoint Cecilio Cruz to the Senior and Community Services Commission, Mayor Gonzalez’s appointment.

15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

16. CLOSED SESSION

A. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a) – Conference with Labor Negotiator Regarding Represented Employees
City’s Designated Representative(s) for Negotiations: City Manager Christopher R. Lopez Employee Organization: Cudahy Miscellaneous Employees Association (CMEA) B. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel to Discuss Matter Involving Potential Litigation – One Matter C. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter
D. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Legal Counsel – Real Property Negotiations
Property: APNs 6224-022-001 through -004, -012
Agency Negotiators: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Prima Development, LLC
Under Negotiation: Lease Terms

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

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18. ADJOURNMENT
I, Richard Iglesias, hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City’s Website, City Hall, Clara Park, and Lugo Park not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is on file in the City Clerk’sOffice.

Dated this 29th day of January 2026
Richard Iglesias, CMC
City Clerk

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STAFF REPORT
Date: February 3, 2026
To: Honorable Chair and Agency Members
From: Christopher Lopez, City Manager/Executive Director By: Charles Ortiz, Senior Accountant
Subject: Consideration to Adopt Resolution No. SA 26-01 for Approval of the Administrative Budget for Fiscal Period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

RECOMMENDATION
The Successor Agency is requested to adopt a proposed Resolution No. SA 26-01 approving the Administrative Budget for the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the fiscal period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (ROPS 26-27).

BACKGROUND

1. On January 17, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 12-04 electing to serve as the Successor Agency to the Cudahy Community Development Commission.

2. On February 1, 2012, the former Cudahy Community Redevelopment Agency was dissolved pursuant to ABX1 26 (Stats 2011-12, 1st Ex Sess., Chapter 5), and collectively the AB X1 26, as amended by subsequent legislation, shall be referred to as the “State Redevelopment Dissolution Law.”

3. On February 1, 2012, the State Redevelopment Dissolution Law requires the Successor Agency to prepare a proposed "Administrative Budget" for the period concurrent with the six-month fiscal period of each ROPS.

4. On June 27, 2012, Assembly Bill 1484 was signed into law to augment and expand the State Redevelopment Dissolution Law by clarifying agencies’ roles in the dissolution process and changing the six-month ROPS submission schedule to an annual reporting process, beginning July 1, 2016.

Item Number
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5. On September 23, 2015, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 107 into law to augment and expand the State Redevelopment Dissolution Law by imposing additional responsibilities on successor agencies and setting milestones for redevelopment dissolution.

6. On January 21, 2025, Successor Agency prepared and approved the Administrative Budget for the fiscal period July 1, 2025 through June 20, 2026.

ANALYSIS
The approved Administrative Budget, which pertains to the Successor Agency’s “Administrative Cost Allowance,” will be listed on ROPS 26-27 and accordingly will be considered an enforceable obligation. Only those enforceable obligations listed and approved on the ROPS may be paid by funds from the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF).

Administrative Cost Allowance is paid to the Successor Agency by the State from property tax revenues allocated by the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller. This allowance has a limit of up to a maximum of 3% of the property tax allocated for enforceable obligations, but not less than $250,000 for any fiscal year, unless the Oversight Board reduces this amount. The allowance sought by the Successor Agency for such allowance through its proposed Administrative is $250,000.

Successor Agency staff have prepared and now submit to the Successor Agency the Administrative Budget for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (Exhibit A to Resolution).

Pursuant to Section 34177(j), an Administrative Budget is to include all of the following: (a) estimated amounts of the Successor Agency’s administrative costs for the upcoming twelvemonth fiscal period (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027); (b) the proposed sources of payment for the costs identified in (a); and (c) proposals for arrangements for administrative and operations services provided by the City to the Successor Agency.

Under the State Redevelopment Dissolution Law, each ROPS includes a line item for the Successor Agency’s Administrative Budget for the applicable period and requires that the ROPS 26-27 be approved by the Successor Agency and Oversight Board and submitted to the State Department of Finance (DOF) as a part of the ROPS 26-27 by February 1, 2026. The ROPS is subject to review by the Oversight Board, DOF, and the County-Auditor Controller. If the DOF approves the ROPS enforceable obligations, the County-Auditor Controller allocates and remits funds from the RPTTF to be used for payments of the enforceable obligations listed on the ROPS.

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CONCLUSION
If approved, the Administrative Budget will be submitted to the Oversight Board for review and approval at a regular meeting on January 20, 2026. Under Section 4177(k), the Successor Agency would then provide to the County of Los Angeles Auditor-Controller (County) the administrative cost estimates from the approved Administrative Budget that are to be paid from property tax revenues deposited into the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for such fiscal period.

STRATEGIC PLAN CORRELATION
Goal (Financial Stability and Transparency)
• Provide regular updates to the City Council and Community about the City’s finances.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Successor Agency will be reimbursed up to $250,000 for expenses and costs related to the dissolution of the former Cudahy Community Development Commission for the fiscal period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, if approved by the Oversight Board, and the State Department of Finance.

ATTACHMENT
A. Draft Resolution No. SA 26-01 with Exhibit “A” – Cudahy Successor Agency Administrative Budget

RESOLUTION NO. SA 26-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER

CUDAHY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CUDAHY COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION) APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177 AND

TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
A. Pursuant to Part 1.85 of the Community Redevelopment Law (commencing with Health and Safety Code Section 34170) (“Part 1.85”), the Successor Agency to the former Cudahy Redevelopment Agency (Cudahy Community Development Commission) (“Successor Agency”) is required to undertake a number of actions related to winding down the affairs of the former Cudahy Redevelopment Agency (the “Former Redevelopment Agency”) pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(h).

B. In connection with the administration and operations of the Successor Agency, the Successor Agency is and will be utilizing the staff, facilities, and other resources of the City of Cudahy. The City Manager of the City serves as Executive Director of the Successor Agency, the Finance Director serves as Finance Officer of the Successor Agency, and the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk serves as Secretary to the Successor Agency. Planning, finance, engineering, public works, legal and other City departments devote and are expected to devote substantial time with respect to the administration and operations of the Successor Agency, including gathering information relating to the Former Redevelopment Agency’s enforceable obligations, conferring with public officials representing governmental agencies, and undertaking other activities in connection with administration and operations of the Successor Agency.

C. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34171(d)(1)(F), contracts or agreements necessary for the administration or operation of the Successor Agency are enforceable obligations and pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 34178(a) and 34180(h), and the Successor Agency may enter into agreements with the City with the approval of the Oversight Board for the Successor Agency (the “Oversight Board”).

D. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(j), the Successor Agency is required to prepare a proposed administrative budget for each fiscal period and submit each proposed administrative budget to the Oversight Board for its approval. Each proposed administrative budget shall include all of the following: (1) estimated amounts for Successor Agency administrative costs for the applicable fiscal period; (2) proposed sources of payment for the costs identified in (1); and (3) proposals for arrangements for administrative and operations services provided by the City or another entity.

E. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(k), the Successor Agency is required to provide administrative cost estimates, from its approved administrative budget that are to be paid from property tax revenues deposited in the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund, to the County Auditor-Controller for each applicable twelve-month fiscal period.

F. Staff of the Successor Agency seeks the Successor Agency’s approval of the administrative budget for the period beginning on July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (“Administrative Budget 26-27”), in the form attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A”, and the Successor Agency’s authorization to submit the approved Administrative Budget 26-27 to the Oversight Board for its approval and to forward the information required by Health and Safety Code 34177(k) to the County Auditor-Controller.

G. Administrative Budget 26-27 has been prepared in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 34177(j) and is consistent with the requirements of the Health and Safety Attachment A Page 12 of 441
Resolution No. SA 26-01

Code and other applicable law. The proposed source of payment of the costs set forth in Administrative Budget 26-27 is property taxes from the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund of Los Angeles County established for the Successor Agency.

H. The activity proposed for approval by this Resolution is not a “project” for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (‘CEQA”), as that term is defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, because the activity approved by this Resolution is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment, in accordance with CEQA Section 15378(b)(5) of the Guidelines.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CUDAHY

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CUDAHY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION) DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.

Section 2. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Part 1.85.

Section 3. The Successor Agency hereby approves the proposed administrative budget for the twelve-month fiscal period commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 4. The officers and staff of the Successor Agency are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things which they may deem necessary or advisable to effectuate this Resolution, and any such actions previously taken by such officers and staff are hereby ratified and confirmed.

Section 5. The Successor Agency hereby determines that the activity approved by this Resolution is not a “project” for purposes of CEQA, as that term is defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, because the activity approved by this Resolution is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment, per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of February 2026. ________________________________
Cynthia Gonzalez
Chair of the Successor Agency to the
Former Cudahy Redevelopment Agency
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Richard Iglesias
Secretary to the Successor Agency

Resolution No. SA 26-01

CERTIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF CUDAHY )
I, Richard Iglesias, Secretary to the Successor Agency, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. SA 26-01 was passed, approved, and adopted by the Successor Agency to the former Cudahy Community Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency of the City of Cudahy, signed by the Chair and attested by the Secretary to the Successor Agency at a meeting of said Successor held on this 3rd day of February 2026, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following votes to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Richard Iglesias
Secretary to the Successor Agency

Resolution No. SA 26-01

Exhibit “A”

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CUDAHY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

ANNUAL & SIX-MONTH ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGETS
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
Expense Category
Annual
FY 2025-26
Jul - Dec
2025
Jan - Jun
2026 Description
Personnel Expenses
City Manager / Executive
Director $ 23,400 $ 11,700 $ 11,700
City Manager's Office - Provide
direction to staff and consultants as
needed; reviews and oversees SA
administration.

Finance Director / Finance
Officer $ 18,720 $ 9,360 $ 9,360
Finance Department - Process
payment of enforceable obligations;
maintain documentation of SA
records; coordinate with consultants
to answer questions and provide
documentation as needed for
reporting preparation and as
requested by the Oversight board,
County Auditor-Controller, and
DOF; administration and
implementation of SA wind-down
activities.

Senior Accountant and/or
Accounting Technician $ 20,200 $ 10,100 $10,100
Community Development
Director
$ $
18,540
$
$ 9,270
$
$ 9,270
Community Development Office – is
a liaison between the City and the
various entities
Building Inspector $ 9,360 $ 4,680 $ 4,680 The Building Inspector inspects the various properties
Personnel Costs Subtotal $ 90,220 $ 45,110 $ 45,110
Service expenses
Legal Services $ 60,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000
Provide general legal services as
needed, review staff reports and
resolutions, other legal services as
needed.

Service Costs Subtotal
$
$ 60,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000
Total Expenses $ 150,220 $ 75,110 $ 75,110
Source of Repayment is Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF)

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STAFF REPORT
Date: February 3, 2026
To: Honorable Chair and Agency Members
From: Christopher R. Lopez, City Manager/Executive Director By: Charles Ortiz, Senior Accountant
Subject: Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Fiscal Period of July 1, 2026 to June 30 2027 (ROPS 26-27)

RECOMMENDATION
The Successor Agency is requested to approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the fiscal period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (ROPS 26-27), for submission to the City of Cudahy Oversight Board.

BACKGROUND

1. On January 17, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 12-04 electing to serve as the Successor Agency to the Cudahy Community Development Commission.

2. On February 1, 2012, the former Cudahy Community Redevelopment Agency was dissolved pursuant to ABX1 26 (Stats 2011-12, 1st Ex Sess., Chapter 5), and collectively the AB X1 26, as amended by subsequent legislation, shall be referred to as the “State Redevelopment Dissolution Law.”

3. On February 1, 2012, the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission of the City began performing its functions under the Dissolution Law, Parts 1.8 and 1.85 of the Health and Safety Code, as amended by Assembly Bill 1484 and other subsequent legislation (together, the “Dissolution Law”), to administer the enforceable obligations and otherwise unwind the former Agency’s affairs, all subject to the review and approval by the Oversight Board.

4. On June 27, 2012, Assembly Bill 1484 was signed into law to augment and expand the State Redevelopment Dissolution Law by clarifying agencies’ roles in the dissolution process and Item Number
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changing the six-month ROPS submission schedule to an annual reporting process, beginning July 1, 2016.

5. On September 23, 2015, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 107 into law to augment and expand the State Redevelopment Dissolution Law by imposing additional responsibilities on successor agencies and setting milestones for redevelopment dissolution, including a deadline of February 1, 2017 for the submission of future ROPS to State Department of Finance (DOF).

6. On January 21, 2025, the Successor Agency, pursuant to the Dissolution Law, approved ROPS 25-26 as it had passed all prior ROPS and thereafter submitted to DOF and approved.

Pursuant to Section 34 171(g) of Part 1.85, ROPS means the document setting forth the minimum payment amounts, and due dates of payments required by enforceable obligations for each fiscal period as provided in subdivision (m) of Section 34177.

ANALYSIS
AB X1 26 requires the Successor Agency to prepare a ROPS for each twelve-month period, beginning with the twelve-month period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The ROPS serves as an invoice between the Successor Agency and the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller (County) and dictates how much former property tax increment will be released by the County for the twelve-month period to the Successor Agency to pay for enforceable obligations. Only payments listed on the ROPS may be made by the Successor Agency during this period.

Currently, the Successor Agency’s sources of revenue available to pay for costs listed on the approved ROPS include Former Tax Increment, now held by the County in the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF).

Attachment A reflects the twelve-month estimated payment obligations for the Successor Agency in the online format provided by the DOF. The ROPS 26-27 will be submitted to the County, State Controller's Office (SCO) and the DOF by February 1, 2026, the statutory deadline.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Successor Agency approve ROPS 26-27 for submission to the Oversight Board meeting on January 20, 2026, to ensure a timely submission of ROPS 26-27. If the Successor Agency does not approve the ROPS 26-27 and accordingly would not allow the Oversight Board the opportunity to approve the ROPS 26-27 and submit ROPS 26-27 by February 1, 2026 the Successor Agency will be fined a civil penalty of $10,000 per day for the

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failure to submit on time.

STRATEGIC PLAN CORRELATION
Goal (Financial Stability and Transparency)
• Provide regular updates to the City Council and Community about the City’s finances.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Proposed Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) will approve the RPTTF to provide the funds necessary to make payments on the debt.

ATTACHMENT
A. Proposed Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) – ROPS Detail

Successor Agency: Cudahy
County: Los Angeles
A Enforceable Obligations Funded as Follows (B+C+D) $ 165,126 - $ 165,126 B Bond Proceeds - - -
C Reserve Balance 165,126 - 165,126
D Other Funds - - -
E Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) (F+G) $ 918,303 992,745 1,986,159 F RPTTF 918,303 917,635 1,835,939
G Administrative RPTTF 75,110 75,110 150,220
H Current Period Enforceable Obligations (A+E) $ 1,083,430 992,745 $ 2,151,285 Certification of Oversight Board Chairman:

Name Title
/s/ Signature Date
Pursuant to Section 34177 (o) of the Health and Safety
code, I hereby certify that the above is a true and
accurate Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for
the above named successor agency.
25-26A Total
(July -
December)
25-26B Total
(January -
June)
ROPS 25-26
Total
Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - Summary Filed for the July 01, 2026 through June 30, 2027 Period.

Current Period Requested Funding for Enforceable
Obligations (ROPS Detail)
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CITY OF CUDAHY
Recognized Obligation Payument Schedule (ROPS 23-24) - ROPS Detail July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024

B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
Bond
Proceeds
Reserve
Balance
Other
Funds
RPTTF Admin
RPTTF
Bond
Proceeds
Reserve
Balance
Other
Funds
RPTTF Admin
RPTTF
$7,011,584 $2,154,285 $0 $165,126 $0 $918,303 $75,110 $1,158,540 $0 $0 $0 $920,635 $75,110 $995,745 8 Fiscal Agent Fees Fees 10/28/
1999
10/01/2027 The Bank of
New York
Mellon Trust
Company,
N.A.

Annual fiscal
agent fees for
bonds issues
and Arbitrage
Calculations
Citywide 18,000 N $1,800 - - - - 0 0 - - - 1,800 - $1,800 9 Bond Disclosure
Services
Fees 06/27/
2011
03/31/2027 HdL Coren &
Cone
Annual
continuing
disclosure for
bond issues
Citywide 2,400 N $1,200 - - - - - 0 - - - 1,200 - $1,200 24 Successor
Agency Admin.

Cost
Admin Costs 07/01/
2022
06/30/2023 Various Greater of 3% or
$250,000
Citywide 150,220 N 150,220 - - - - 75,110 75,110 - - - - 75,110 75,110 52 Taxable Tax
Allocation
Refunding Bonds,
Series 2018
Bonds Issued
After 12/31/10
09/25/
2018
10/01/2027 The Bank of
New York
Mellon Trust
Company,
N.A.

Refunding of
multiple bond
issues
Citywide 5,499,602 N 2,001,065 - 165,126 - 918,303 - 1,083,430 - - - 917,635 - 917,635 Payee Item
#
Project Name Obligation
Type
Agreement
Execution
Date
Agreement
Termination
Date
Description Project
Area
Total
Outstanding
Obligation
Retired ROPS 26-
27 Total
26-27A
Total
ROPS 26-27 (Jan - Jun)
26-27B
Total
Fund Sources Fund Sources
ROPS 26-27 (Jul - Dec)

A B C D E F G H
Reserve Balance Other Funds RPTTF
Bonds issued
on or before
12/31/10
Bonds issued on
or after 01/01/11
Prior ROPS RPTTF
and Reserve
Balances retained
for future period(s)
Rent, grants,
interest, etc.

Non-Admin
and Admin
1 Beginning Available Cash Balance (Actual) RPTTF amount should exclude "A" period distribution amount.
0 2,535,965 921,844 147,600 0
2 Revenue/Income (Actual)
RPTTF amount should tie to the ROPS total distribution from the County Auditor-Controller
0 0 0 0 2,121,796
3 Expenditures for ROPS Enforceable Obligations (Actual) 0 0 0 0 1,956,669 4 Retention of Available Cash Balance (Actual) RPTTF amount retained should only include the amounts distributed as reserve for future period(s)
0 2,535,965 921,844 147,600 165,126
5 ROPS RPTTF Prior Period Adjustment
RPTTF amount should tie to the Agency's ROPS PPA form submitted to the CAC
0 6 Ending Actual Available Cash Balance (06/30) C to F = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4), G = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4 - 5)
$- $- $- $- $-
No entry required
Cudahy
Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - Report of Cash Balances July 01, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (Report Amounts in Whole Dollars) Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 34177 (l), Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) may be listed as a source of payment on the ROPS, but only to the extent no other funding source is available or when payment from property tax revenues is required by an enforceable obligation.

ROPS 26-27 Cash Balances (07/01/26 - 06/30/27
Fund Sources
Comments
Bond Proceeds

Cudahy
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - Notes July 01, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Item # Notes/Comments
8 9
13 17
18 23
24 52
53 54
55 56

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STAFF REPORT
Date: February 03, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Christopher R. Lopez, City Manager/Executive Director By: Raul Diaz, Public Works Director/Building Official
Subject: Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 765 Amending Chapters 15.04, 15.08,

15.12, 15.16, 15.29, 15.32 and15.34 of Title 15 of the Cudahy Municipal Code and Adopt Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 33 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Building Codes Including the Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Green Building Standards and Existing Building Codes.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Cudahy (the “City”):

1. Open the public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Ordinance No. 765, and then close the public hearing after receiving public comments; and

2. Consider Approving by first reading, attached Ordinance No. 765, amending Chapters 15.04 through 15.34 of the Cudahy Municipal Code to Adopt Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 33 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Building Codes.

BACKGROUND

1. On July 2025, the California Building Code was published, and becomes effective on January 2026, within the Los Angeles County jurisdiction.

2. LA County's Public Works adopted specific ordinances (e.g., for Titles 26, 29, 30, 31, 33) to incorporate these state codes with local changes.

3. The county introduces local changes (modifications) to the state codes, addressing specific climatic, geological, or topographical needs.

Item Number
13A

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ANALYSIS
The City adopts and updates the applicable building codes every three years as required by State, Federal, and County agencies. Section 17958 of the California Health and Safety Code requires that the latest California Building Standards Codes apply to local construction 180 days after the date of publication of such codes. The 2025 edition of the California Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Green Building Standards and Existing Building Code, as adopted and published by the California Building Standards Commission, were mandated to go in effect, along with any adopted local amendments, in January 2026.

Section 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code requires that local amendments to the California Building Standards Codes be enacted only when an express finding is made that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.

This ordinance adopts the Los Angeles County Building Laws and Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 33 which amend the State Building Laws and Fire Code based on local climatic, geological or topographical conditions. The City of Cudahy previously adopted the County Laws by reference. The County Board of Supervisors adopted Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 33 at its November 25, 2025 meeting and made the necessary local climatic, geological and topographical findings.

It is necessary for the City to adopt the above stated Codes as the California Building Codes become effective for the new 2025 code cycle, and it is imperative that the more restrictive local amendments become effective in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare through their up to date consideration of building safety needs for the community.

Attachment “A” of this report includes all proposed amendments to the Cudahy Municipal Code, while Attachment “B” contains Los Angeles County amendments to the California Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Green Building Standards and Existing Building Codes. Existing requirements of the Municipal Code are continued except where specifically amended or deleted. The following is a summary of the codes proposed for adoption.

A. Los Angeles County Title 26 Building Code California Building Code, 2025 Edition.

The Los Angeles County Title 26 Building Code 2025 Edition of the California Building Code is based on the International Building Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

A. Los Angeles County Title 27 Electrical Code California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition.

The Los Angeles County Title 27 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code is based on the

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National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association.

B. Los Angeles County Title 26 Building Code California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition.

The Los Angeles County Title 26 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is based on the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

C. Los Angeles County Title 29 Mechanical Code California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition.

The Los Angeles County Title 29 2025 Edition of the California Mechanical Code is based on the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

D. Los Angeles County Title 30 California Residential Code California Residential Code, 2025 Edition.

The Los Angeles County Title 30 Residential Code 2025 Edition of the California Residential Code is based on the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

E. Los Angeles County Title 31 California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition.

The Los Angeles County Title 31 2025 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is based on State of California Green Building Standards Code, 2024 Editions, as established and published by order of the California Legislature.

F. Los Angeles County Title 33 Existing Building Code of the Los Angeles County Code, 2025 Edition.

The Los Angeles County Title 33 Existing Building Code 2025 Edition of the California Existing Building Code is based on the International Existing Building Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

STRATEGIC PLAN CORRELATION
The Project supports the following strategies identified in the City’s Strategic Plan as adopted by the City Council.

Goal F
• Explore opportunities for efficiency through insourcing and outsourcing.

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• Foster relationship building among residents.

CONCLUSION
Pursuant to sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, and 17957.7 of the Health and Safety Code, the City may adopt the provisions of the California Buildings Standards Code and District Fire Code, with certain amendments to the provisions of the codes which are reasonably necessary to protect the health, wealth, and safety of citizens of Cudahy because of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions. Under Health and Safety Code section 13869.7(c), local amendments containing more restrictive building standards are not effective within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City unless ratified by the City Council.

Accordingly, the proposed amendment adopts the Los Angeles County Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 33.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City Clerk is required to have a complete set of codes available for public review. The cost of a set of codes is approximately $3600.00 from the General Fund.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Draft City Council Ordinance No. 765
B. November 25, 2025, Los Angeles County Building Codes

ORDINANCE NO.765

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CUDAHY AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 15.04
(BUILDING CODE), 15.08 (ELECTRICAL CODE), 15.12
(PLUMBING CODE), 15.16 (MECHANICAL CODE), 15.29
(RESIDENTIAL CODE), 15.32 (GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE), AND 15.34 (EXISTING BUILDING
CODE) OF TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)

OF THE CUDAHY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPT TITLES
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 AND 33 OF THE 2022 LOS ANGELES
COUNTY AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES, INCLUDING THE

BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL,

ELECTRICAL, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS AND

EXISTING BUILDING CODES
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022.9 permits the City of Cudahy (the “City”) to adopt, by reference, Los Angeles County (“County”) codes as the City’s codes; and
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Code (the “California Building Code”) establishes statewide codes and regulations for building construction and is published every three years by order of the California Legislature; and WHEREAS, the 2025 California Building Code is based upon the International Code Council’s 2024 International Building Code; and WHEREAS, the 2025 California Building Code was published on July 1,2025 and becomes effective on January 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 18941.5 authorize cities and counties to modify the California Building 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
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2025, the County adopted more restrictive standards and modifications to the 2022 California Building Codes, as memorialized in the 2025 Los Angeles County Building Codes (Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Green Building Standards Code, and Existing Building Code); and
WHEREAS, the City has historically adopted the County Codes with their local amendments in order to establish a uniformity of standards which serve to minimize Attachment A Page 29 of 441
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conflict and confusion in addressing local community public health needs as well as local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the 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;

2. The warm, dry climate in the City is conducive to the construction and maintenance of swimming pools, which create a higher probability of child drownings;

3. The City is proximate to the San Andreas Fault and additional earthquake faults in the area; and

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

SECTION 1. The facts set forth in the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.

SECTION 2. Section 15.04.010 of Chapter 15.04 (Buildings Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:
“Section 15.04.010. Adoption of the 2025 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Building Code. (1) The 2025 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Building Code, together with their appendices, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargements, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of buildings or structures within the city, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, and provide for penalties for violation thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.
(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.”

SECTION 3. Section 15.04.050 of Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:
“Section 15.04.050. Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2025 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 of the 2025 Los Angeles Building Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.04.010 or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.” SECTION 4. Section 15.08.010 of Chapter 15.08 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:
“Section 15.08.010 Adoption of the 2025 California Electrical Code as amended by Title 27 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Electrical Code. (1) The 2025 California Electrical Code as amended by Title 27 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Electrical Code, which provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the installation or alteration of electrical wiring, equipment, materials, and workmanship in the city, provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor and provides penalties for the violations thereof, with all changes and amendments thereto, is hereby adopted by reference, and all conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.
(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.” SECTION 5. Section 15.08.050 of Chapter 15.08 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:
“Section 15.08.050 Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2025 California Electrical Code as amended by Title 27 of the 2015 Los Angeles County Electrical Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.08.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant 3

4 thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.”
SECTION 6. Section 15.12.010 of Chapter 15.12 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:
“Section 15.12.010 Adoption of the 2025 California Plumbing Code as amended by Title 28 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code. (1) The 2025 California Plumbing Code as amended by Title 28 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code, which provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the installation or alteration of plumbing and drainage, materials, venting, wastes, traps, interceptors, water systems, sewers, gas piping, water heaters and other related products, and workmanship in the city, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, and provide for penalties for the violations thereof, with certain changes and amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.
(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.”
SECTION 7. Section 15.12.040 of Chapter 15.12 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:
“Section 15.12.040 Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2025 California Plumbing Code as amended by Title 28 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.12.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.”

5 SECTION 8. Section 15.16.010 of Chapter 15.08 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.16.010 Adoption of the 2025 California Mechanical Code as amended by Title 29 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code. (1) The 2025 California Mechanical Code as amended by Title 29 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code, which regulate and control the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of heating, venting, cooling, refrigeration systems, or other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances in the City, provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor and provides for penalties for the violation thereof, with certain changes and amendments thereto, is hereby adopted by reference, and all conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.
(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.

SECTION 9. Section 15.16.030 of Chapter 15.16 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.16.030 Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2025 California Mechanical Code as amended by Title 29 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.16.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 10. Section 15.29.10 of Chapter 15.29 (Residential Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.29.010 Adoption of the 2025 California Residential Code as amended by Title 30 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Residential Code.

6 (1) The 2025 California Residential Code as amended by Title 30 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Residential Code, together with their appendices, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargements, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of residential buildings or structures within the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, and provide for penalties for violation thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.
(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.

SECTION 11. Section 15.29.030 of Chapter 15.29 (Residential Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.29.030 Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2025 California Residential Code as amended by Title 30 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Residential Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.29.010 or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 12. Section 15.32.010 of Chapter 15.32 (Green Building Standards Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.32.010 Adoption of the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code as amended by Title 31 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code
(1) The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code as amended by Title 31 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code, together with their appendices, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargements, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of buildings or structures planning, design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of every newly constructed building or structure within the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, and provide for penalties for violation

7 thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.
(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.

SECTION 13. Section 15.32.030 of Chapter 15.32 (Green Building Standards Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.32.030 Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code as amended by Title 31 of the 2025 Los Angeles Green Building Standards Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.32.010 or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 14. Section 15.34.010 of Chapter 15.34 (Existing Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal, is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended as follows:

15.34.010 Adoption of the 2025 California Existing Building Code as amended by Title 33 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Existing Building Code. (1) The 2025 Los Angeles County Existing Building Code is adopted in its entirety and incorporated by reference into the Cudahy Municipal Code, together with, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargements, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of buildings or structures planning, design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of every newly constructed building or structure within the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, and provide for penalties for violation thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.
(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby

8 referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.

SECTION 15. Section 15.34.030 of Chapter 15.34 (Existing Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.34.030 Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2025 California Residential Code as amended by Title 33 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Existing Building Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.34.010 or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 16. Inconsistent Provisions. Any provision of the Cudahy Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 17. Constitutionality. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 18, Effective Date. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption.

9 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cudahy on this 3rd day of February 2026.

Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF CUDAHY )
I, Richard Iglesias, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Cudahy, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 765 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cudahy at a regular meeting held on the 3rd day of February 2026, and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

ANALYSIS
This ordinance repeals those provisions of Title 26 – Building Code – of the Los Angeles County Code that incorporated by reference portions of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code, and the ordinance replaces them with provisions incorporating by reference portions of the 2025 California Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, with certain changes and modifications.

State law requires that the County's Building Code contain the same requirements as are contained in the building standards published in the most recent edition of the California Building Code. State law allows the County to change or modify these requirements in compliance with section 17958 of the California Health and Safety Code, based upon express findings, contained in the ordinance, that such changes are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. These changes and modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications previously filed with the California Building Standards Commission by the County of Los Angeles, which were in effect as of September 30, 2025, or that relate to home hardening, in compliance with recent changes to section 17958 of the California Health and Safety Code.

This ordinance also makes certain modifications to the administrative provisions of Title 26.

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel
By
MARGARET F. AMBROSE
Principal Deputy County Counsel
MFA/CBS:bc
Requested: 08/20/25
Revised: 10/22/25
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-0047
An ordinance amending Title 26 – Building Code – of the Los Angeles County Code, to adopt and incorporate by reference the 2025 California Building Code, with certain changes and modifications, and to make other revisions thereto.

The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles ordains as follows:

SECTION 1. Sections 119.1.2 through 119.1.14 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 35, and Appendices C, H, I, J, and P, of the Los Angeles County Code, which incorporate by reference and modify portions of the 2022 California Building Code, are hereby repealed notwithstanding the Governor of the State of California's Executive Order N-29-25.

SECTION 2. Section 100 is hereby amended to read as follows:
100 ADOPTION AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Except as hereinafter changed or modified, Sections 1.2 through 1.14 of Chapter 1 of Division I of that certain building code known and designated as the 2022 2025 California Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, are adopted and incorporated by reference into this Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code as if fully set forth below, and shall be known as Sections 119.1.2 through 119.1.14, respectively, of Chapter 1 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code.

Except as hereinafter changed or modified, Chapters 2 through 35, and Appendices C, H, I, J, and P, and Q, of that certain building code known and designated as the 20222025 California Building Code, as published by the California Building

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Standards Commission, are adopted and incorporated by reference into this Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code as if fully set forth below, and shall be known as Chapters 2 through 35, and Appendices C, H, I, J, and P, and Q, of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code.

Projects to repair, restore, demolish, or replace residential structures or facilities substantially damaged or destroyed as a result of the 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires may comply with the 2022 Building Standards Code, as adopted by Los Angeles County, provided that the plans and specifications for the project comply with the 2025 fire and public safety requirements and minimum elevation requirements for the National Flood Insurance Program, consistent with the Governor's Executive Order N-29-25, or subsequent applicable legal authorities.

A copy of said California Building Code, hereinafter referred to as the CBC, including the above-designated appendices, shall be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public. . . .

SECTION 3. Section 103 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 103 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
103.1 Compliance with Code.

It shall be unlawful for a person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, extend, repair, move, improve, remove, connect, convert, demolish, equip, or perform any other work on any building or structure or portion thereof, or perform any grading within a property subject to this Code as defined in Section 101.3, or cause the same to be done,

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contrary to, or in violation of, any of the provisions of this Code.

SECTION 4. Section 104 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 104 ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
. . .
104.2.1 General.

The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Code, including the Electrical Code, the Plumbing Code, the Mechanical Code, the Residential Code, the Existing Building Code, and the Green Building Standards Code, and any other codes as indicated in this Code, and to make all inspections pursuant to the provisions of each such Code. For such purposes, the Building Official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. . . .
104.2.8 Alternate Materials, Designs and Methods of C
onstruction.
. . .
104.2.8.1 Reports.

Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of any material, appliance , installation, device, arrangement, design, or method of construction not specifically provided for in this Code, shall comply with Sections 104.2.8.1.1 and 104.2.8.1.2.

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104.2.8.1.1 Evaluation reports.

Evaluation reports shall be issued by an approved agency as defined in Chapter 2, and use of the evaluation report shall require approval by the Building Official for the installation. The alternate material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, design or method of construction shall be within the scope of the Building Official's recognition of the approved agency's expertise. Criteria used for the evaluation shall be identified within the report and, where required, provided to the Building Official. 104.2.8.1.2 Other reports.

Reports not complying with Section 104.2.8.1 shall describe criteria, including, but not limited to, any referenced testing or analysis, used to determine compliance with code intent and justify code equivalence. The report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer, specialist, laboratory or specialty organization acceptable to the Building Official. The B uilding Official is authorized to require design submittals to be prepared by, and bear the stamp of, a registered design professional.
104.2.8.2 Peer review.

In addition to the evaluation report, the Building Official is authorized to require submittal of a peer review report in conjunction with a request to use an alternative material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, design or method of construction, prepared by a qualified peer reviewer that is approved by the Building Official.

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SECTION 5. Section 106 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 106 PERMITS
. . .
106.3 Work Exempted.
. . .

Exemption 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 the provisions of this Code, other laws, ordinances, or regulations, or required approvals from other County Departments and State and federal agencies. Structures shall still be regulated by Chapter 5 of the California Wildland Urban Interface Code, despite exemption from permits.
. . .
106.5.7 Combined swimming pool permit.

A combined swimming pool permit, which includes all building, electrical, plumbing, heating, and excavation work, may be issued for a newconstruction, addition, alteration, or repair work of a swimming pool, spa or hot tub. which will include all building, electrical, plumbing, heating, and excavation work. The combined swimming pool permit shall be subject to the requirements of this Code, the Residential Code, the Existing Building Code, the Green Building Standards Code, the Electrical Code, the Plumbing Code and the Mechanical Code, except that the fee for the combined swimming pool permit shall be as provided in Section 107.1 of this Code.

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SECTION 6. Table 1-A is hereby amended to read as follows:

TABLE 1-A
BUILDING PERMIT FEES* 1,2,3

TOTAL VALUATION FEE
$0 to and including $700 $63.21
More than $700 to and including $25,000 $94.87
plus for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof in excess of $1,000
$24.44
$25,001 to and including $50,000 $682.83
plus for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof in excess of $25,000
$18.77
$50,001 to and including $100,000 $1,159.71
plus for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof in excess of $50,000
$14.22
More than $100,000 $1,867.20
plus for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $9.66 * For additional permit issuance fee, see Section 107.1. 1 The building permit fee specified in the table above shall be increased by a surcharge of 0.013 percent of the total valuation of a Group R Occupancy or by

0.028 percent of the total valuation of all other occupancies or $0.50, whichever amount is higher, pursuant to Section 2705, Chapter 8, Division 2 of the Public Resources Code of the State of California (State Strong-Motion Instrumentation Program). This surcharge shall not be included in the building permit fee for the purpose of determining the plan check fee.
2 The permit fee specified in the table above shall be increased by 10 percent for all construction work required to comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission of the State of CaliforniaCalifornia Energy Commission. This increase in fee shall be included in the building permit fee for the purpose of determining the plan checking fee.

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3 The permit fee specified in the table above shall be increased by 5 percent for all construction work required to comply with Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Section 101, et seq., the State's disabled access and adaptability requirements. The increase in fee shall be included in the building permit fee for the purpose of determining the plan check fee.
107.14 Noncompliance Fee.
. . .
107.14.1.

In accordance with Health and Safety Code 17973, where noncompliance occurs in a project related to exterior elevated elements, the Building Official may assess a civil penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $500 per day until the repairs are completed, unless an extension of time is granted by the Building Official.

SECTION 7. Section 108 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 108 INSPECTIONS
. . .
108.4 Required Inspections.
. . .
108.4.8 Types IV-A, IV-B and IV-C connection protection inspection.

In buildings of Types IV-A, IV-B and IV-C construction, where connection fireresistance ratings are provided by wood cover calculated to meet the requirements of Section 2304.10.1, the Building Official shall inspect the wood cover after the cover is installed, but before any other coverings or finishes are installed.

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108.4.9 Weather-exposed balcony and walking surface
waterproofing.

Where balconies or other elevated walking surfaces have weather-exposed surfaces, and the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system shall not be concealed until inspected and approved by the Building Official.

Exception: Where special inspections are provided in accordance with Section 1705.1.1, Item 3.
108.4.810 Final inspection.
. . .
108.9 Approval required.

Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory and approved, or notify the permit holder or the permit holder's agent wherein the same fails to comply with this Code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official.
108.910 Reinspections.
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SECTION 8. Section 109 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 109 USE AND OCCUPANCY
109.3 Certificate Issued.
. . .

7. The edition of this Code under which the permit was issued.

8. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.

9. The design occupant load.

10. Where an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.

11. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.

SECTION 9. Section 113 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 113 EARTHQUAKE FAULTS
113.5 Construction Limitations.
. . .

The Building Official may waive the requirements for an active earthquake fault investigation for additions to existing one- or two-family dwelling units when all of the following conditions are met:

1. There is no increase in the number of bedrooms or bedroom equivalent rooms in the dwelling unit;

2. The addition does not increase the permitted gross floor area of the structure by more than 20 percent as it existed on January 1, 2017, or 400 square feet, whichever is less;

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3. The Building Official has determined that the addition is not located over or upon the trace of a known active earthquake fault as shown on the aforementioned maps; and

4. The owner shall record in the office of the Department of Registrar-Recorder a statement acknowledging that the owner is aware that the records of the Building Official indicate that the property is potentially subject to a hazard from a known active earthquake fault. The owner shall also record in the office of the Department of Registrar-Recorder an agreement relieving the County and all officers and employees thereof of any liability for any damage or loss which may result from the issuance of such a permit. This agreement shall provide that it is binding on all successors in interest of the owner and shall continue in effect until the Building Official records in the office of the Department of Registrar-Recorder a statement that the Building Official has determined that a hazard from a known active earthquake fault no longer exists. . . .
113.5.1 Additions to One- or Two-Family Dwellings.

The Building Official may waive the requirements for an active earthquake fault investigation for additions to existing one- or two-family dwelling units when all of the following conditions are met:

1. There is no increase in the number of bedrooms or bedroom equivalent rooms in the dwelling unit;

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2. The addition does not increase the permitted gross floor area of the structure by more than 20 percent as it existed on January 1, 2017, or 400 square feet, whichever is less;

3. The Building Official has determined that the addition is not located over or upon the trace of a known active earthquake fault as shown on the aforementioned maps; and

4. The owner shall record in the office of the Department of RegistrarRecorder a statement acknowledging that the owner is aware that the records of the Building Official indicate that the property is potentially subject to a hazard from a known active earthquake fault. The owner shall also record in the office of the Department of Registrar-Recorder an agreement relieving the County and all officers and employees thereof of any liability for any damage or loss that may result from the issuance of such a permit. This agreement shall provide that it is binding on all successors in interest of the owner and shall continue in effect until the Building Official records in the office of the Department of Registrar-Recorder a statement that the Building Official has determined that a hazard from a known active earthquake fault no longer exists. 113.5.2 Repair of single-family dwellings, their accessory dwelling units, or accessory structures destroyed by the wildfires.

The Building Official may waive the requirements for an active earthquake fault investigation for the repair of a single-family dwelling, its accessory dwelling units, or accessory structures that were damaged or destroyed by wildfires as expressly

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designated by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through a proclaimed local emergency motion or resolution, when all of the following conditions are met:

1. The structure is a wood-frame or steel-frame structure not exceeding two stories and a basement.

2. The structure is not part of a development of four or more dwellings.

3. The permit applicant is the owner of the property at the time of the loss, the owner's immediate heir(s), or their authorized representative.

4. The application for a permit is filed no later than ten (10) years following the date of the loss.

5. The repaired structure does not exceed the area of the previously existing, permitted structure, plus 10 percent.

6. The owner shall record in the office of the Department of RegistrarRecorder a statement acknowledging that the owner is aware that the records of the Building Official indicate that the property is potentially subject to a hazard from a known active earthquake fault. The owner shall also record in the office of the Department of Registrar-Recorder an agreement relieving the County and all officers and employees thereof of any liability for any damage or loss that may result from the issuance of such a permit. This agreement shall provide that it is binding on all successors in interest of the owner and shall continue in effect until the Building Official records in the office of the Department of Registrar-Recorder a statement that the Building Official has determined that a hazard from a known active earthquake fault no longer exists.

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7. In this section, repair shall be defined as the reconstruction, replacement, or renewal of any part or the whole of an existing building for the purpose of either maintenance related to the fire or to correct damage caused by the fire. 113.5.2.1. In addition to the work allowed under 113.5.2, the Building Official may permit the construction of a new accessory dwelling unit on a property where a single-family dwelling was destroyed by wildfires as part of a project permitted under 113.5.2.
113.5.2.2. The provisions of this Section may also apply to other disasters as expressly designated by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through a proclaimed local emergency motion or resolution.

SECTION 10. Section 114 is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION 114 SERVICE UTILITIES
114.1. Connection of service utilities.

A person shall not make connections from a utility, a source of energy, fuel, or power, or a water system or sewer system to any building or system that is regulated by this Code for which a permit is required, until approved by the Building Official. 114.2. Temporary connection.

The Building Official shall have the authority to allow the temporary connection of a building or system to a utility, a source of energy, fuel, or power, or a water or sewer system for the purpose of testing systems or for use under a temporary approval. The Building Official shall approve the duration of the temporary timeframe.

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114.3. Authority to disconnect service utilities.

The Building Official shall have the authority to disconnect utility services to a building, structure or system regulated by this Code in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made without the approval required by Section 114.1 or 114.2. The Building Official shall notify the serving utility, and wherever possible the owner or the owner’s authorized agent 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 the owner's authorized agent or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.

Sections 115 through 118 are hereby reserved.

SECTION 11. Section 701A is hereby added to read as follows:
701A. MODIFICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA WILDLANDURBAN INTERFACE CODE.

Chapter 5 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall be modified as indicated in Sections 701A.1 through 701A.7 and shall apply to all buildings and structures as provided in this section.

SECTION 12. Section 701A.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
701A.1 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 501.1.

Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 501.1 to read as follows:

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501.1 Scope and Application.

New bBuildings and structures in a wildland-urban interface area shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and this Code. Additions, alterations, or repairs made to existing buildings erected, constructed, or moved within a Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface area shall be constructed in accordance with the Building Code and this Code. New buildings for which an application for a building permit is submitted on or after July 1, 2008, and any additions, alterations, or repairs made to existing buildings for which an application for a building permit is submitted on or after January 1, 2026, located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface area shall comply with all sections of the Building Code and this Code.

Exceptions:

1. Group U accessory structures not exceeding 120 square feet (11m 2 ) in floor area where located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.

2. Group U agricultural buildings not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.
501.1.1 Alternates for materials, design, tests, and methods of construction.

The Building Official is permitted to modify the provisions of this Chapter for sitespecific conditions in accordance with Chapter 1, Section 104.2.2.

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SECTION 13. Section 701A.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
701A.2 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 503.1 Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 503.1 to read as follows:
503.1 General.

Buildings and structures hereafter constructed, modified or relocated into or within wildland-urban interface areas shall meet the construction requirements in accordance with Chapter 5. Materials required to be ignition-resistant building materials shall comply with the requirements of Section 503.2.

Exceptions:

1. New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures complying with Section 504.11.

2. Additions to and remodels of buildings originally constructed prior to July 1, 2008.Reserved.

3. Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the California Building Code.

SECTION 14. Section 701A.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
701A.3 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 503.2.3.

Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 503.2.3 to read as follows:

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503.2.3 Fire-retardant-treated wood roof coverings.

Roof assemblies containing fire-retardant-treated wood shingles and shakes shall comply with the requirements of Section 1505.6 of the California Building Code and shall be classified as Class A roof assemblies as required in Section 1505.2 of the California Building Code.Reserved.

SECTION 15. Section 701A.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
701A.4 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 503.3.1.

Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 503.3.1 to read as follows:
503.3.1 Qualification by testing.

Material and material assemblies tested in accordance with the requirements of Section 503 shall be accepted for use when the results and conditions of those tests are met. Product evaluation testing of material and material assemblies shall be approved or listed by the State Fire Marshal, the Building Official, or identified in a current report issued by an approved agency.

SECTION 16. Section 701A.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
701A.5 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 503.3.4.

Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 503.3.4 to read as follows:

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503.3.4 Fire-retardant-treated wood shingles and shakes.

Reserved.

Fire-retardant-treated wood shingles and shakes shall be approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal in accordance with Section 208(c), Title 19 California Code of Regulations.

SECTION 17. Section 701A.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
701A.6 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 504.2.1.

Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 504.2.1 to read as follows:
504.2.1 Roof covering voids.

Where there is a void under the roof covering it shall comply with Section 504.2.1.1 or 504.2.1.2. Roof coverings shall be Class A as specified in the Building Code. Wood shingles and wood shakes are prohibited in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone regardless of classification.

SECTION 18. Section 701A.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
701A.7 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 504.5.2.

Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 504.5.2 to read as follows:

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504.5.2 Exterior wall coverings.

Exterior wall coverings shall comply with one or more of the following requirements:

1. Noncombustible material.

2. Ignition-resistant building material labeled for exterior use.

3. Fire-retardant treated wood labeled for exterior use and complying with the requirements of Section 2303.2 of the California Building Code.

4. Fire-retardant-treated wood shingles and shakes which have been qualified in accordance with Section 1505.6 of the California Building Code for use as " Class B" roof covering shall be an acceptable alternative wall covering material where installed over solid sheathing.Reserved.

Exception:

Exterior wall coverings which are a component of an approved wall assembly complying with Section 504.5.

SECTION 19. Section 1031.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1031.2.1 Operational constraints and opening control devices. . . .

Where security bars (burglar bars) are installed on emergency egress and rescue windows or doors, on or after July 1, 2000, such devices shall comply with California Building Standards Code, Part 12, Chapter 12-3 and other applicable provisions of Part

2. . . .

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SECTION 20. Table 1507.3.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:

TABLE 1507.3.7
CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE ATTACHMENT a, b, c
GENERAL – CLAY OR CONCRETE ROOF TILE
Maximum
Allowable
Stress Design
Wind Speed,
V asd f (mph)
Mean roof
height
(feet)
Roof slope <3:12 Roof slope 3:12 and over
85 0 - 60 Minimum slope: 2.5:12
One fastener per tile.

Flat tile without vertical
laps, Ttwo fasteners
per tile.

Two fasteners per tile. Only
one fastener on slopes of 7:12
and less for tiles with installed
weight exceeding 7.5 lbs/sq. ft.
having a width no greater than
16 inches.
100 0 - 40
. . . . . . . . .

INTERLOCKING CLAY OR CONCRETE ROOF TILE WITH PROJECTING ANCHOR LUGS d, e
(Installations on spaced/solid sheathing with battens or spaced sheathing) Maximum
Allowable
Stress Design
Wind Speed,
V asd f (mph)
Mean roof
height
(feet)
Roof slope <5:12 Roof slope
5:12<12:12
Roof slope
12:12 and
over
85 0 - 60
Fasteners are not
required. Tiles with
installed weight less
than 9 lbs/sq. ft.
require not fewer than
Minimum slope is 4:12.

Oone fastener per tile.

One fastener
per tile every
other row. P
erimeter tiles
requireone
fastener. Tiles
with installed
weight less
than 9 lbs/sq.ft.
require not
fewer than one
fastener per
tile.

One fastener
required for
every tile.

Tiles with
installed
weight less
than 9
lbs./sq. ft.
require not
fewer than
one fastener
per tile.
100 0 - 40
. . . . . . . . .

INTERLOCKING CLAY OR CONCRETE ROOF TILE WITH PROJECTING ANCHOR LUGS
(Installations on solid sheathing without battens)
Maximum
Allowable
Stress Design
Wind Speed,
V asd f (mph)
Mean roof
height
(feet)
All Minimum roof slopes 4 units vertical in 12 units
horizontal
Maximum slope 7 units vertical in 12 units horizontal
. . . . . . . . .

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For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s, 1 pound per square foot = 4.882 kg/m 2.
a Minimum fastener size. Hot dipped galvanized ring shank or other Ccorrosion-resistant nails not less than No. 11 gage with 5 / 16 -inch head. Fasteners shall be long enough to penetrate into the sheathing ¾ inch or through the thickness of the sheathing, whichever is less. Attaching wire for clay and concrete tile shall not be smaller than

0.083 inch and shall be copper, brass, or stainless steel. . . .

SECTION 21. Section 1613.8 is hereby added to read as follows:
1613.8 Modifications to ASCE 7.

The text of ASCE 7 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1613.8.1 through 1613.8.3.
1613.8.1 ASCE 7, 12.2.3.1, Exception 3.

Modify ASCE 7, Section 12.2.3.1, Exception 3, to read as follows:

3. Detached one- and two-family dwellings up to two stories in height of light frame construction.
1613.8.2 ASCE 7, Section 12.11.2.2.3.

Modify ASCE 7, Section 12.11.2.2.3, to read as follows:

12.11.2.2.3 Wood diaphragms.

The anchorage of concrete or masonry structural walls to wood diaphragms shall be in accordance with AWC SDPWS 4.1.5.1 and this sSection. Continuous ties required by this sSection shall be in addition to the diaphragm sheathing. Anchorage shall not be accomplished by use of toenails or nails subject to withdrawal, nor shall wood ledgers or framing be used in cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension. The diaphragm sheathing shall not be considered effective as providing ties or struts

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required by this Section.

For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, wood diaphragms supporting concrete or masonry walls shall comply with the following:

1. The spacing of continuous ties shall not exceed 40 feet. Added chords of diaphragms may be used to form subdiaphragms to transmit the anchorage forces to the main continuous crossties.

2. The maximum diaphragm shear used to determine the depth of the subdiaphragm shall not exceed 75 percent of the maximum diaphragm shear. 1613.8.3 ASCE 7, 12.12.3.

Modify ASCE 7, Section 12.12.2, to read as follows:

All portions of the structure shall be designed and constructed to act as an integral unit in resisting seismic forces unless separated structurally by a distance sufficient to avoid damaging contact as set forth in this section.

Separations shall allow for the Maximum Design Earthquake Displacements, δ MDE, as determined in accordance with Section 12.8.6Equation 12.12-1:
d MDE = C d d e + d di
(Equation 12.12-1)
SECTION 22. Section 1613.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
1613.9 Seismic design provisions for hillside buildings. 1613.9.1 Purpose.

The purpose of this Section is to establish minimum regulations for the design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructing

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such buildings on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent). These regulations establish minimum standards for seismic force resistance to reduce the risk of injury or loss of life in the event of earthquakes. 1613.9.2 Scope.

The provisions of this Section shall apply to the design of the lateral-forceresisting system for hillside buildings at and below the base level diaphragm. The design of the lateral-force-resisting system above the base level diaphragm shall be in accordance with the provisions for seismic and wind design as required elsewhere in this Chapter.

Exceptions:

1. Non-habitable accessory buildings and decks not supporting or supported from the main building are exempt from these regulations.

2. Additions to existing buildings that do not exceed 10 percent of the existing floor area provided that the addition is being supported completely by the existing foundation.
1613.9.3 Definitions.

For the purposes of this Section certain terms are defined as follows:

BASE LEVEL DIAPHRAGM is the floor at, or closest to, the top of the highest level of the foundation.

DIAPHRAGM ANCHORS are assemblies that connect a diaphragm to the adjacent foundation at the uphill diaphragm edge.

DOWNHILL DIRECTION is the descending direction of the slope approximately

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perpendicular to the slope contours.

FOUNDATION is concrete or masonry that supports a building, including footings, stem walls, retaining walls, and grade beams.

FOUNDATION EXTENDING IN THE DOWNHILL DIRECTION is a foundation running downhill and approximately perpendicular to the uphill foundation.

HILLSIDE BUILDING is any building or portion thereof constructed on or into a slope steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent). If only a portion of the building is supported on or into the slope, these regulations apply to the entire building.

PRIMARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a direct connection as described in Sections 1613.9.5 and 1613.9.7.3 between the diaphragm and the uphill foundation.

SECONDARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a redundant diaphragm to foundation connection, as described in Sections 1613.9.6 and 1613.9.7.4.

UPHILL DIAPHRAGM EDGE is the edge of the diaphragm adjacent and closest to the highest ground level at the perimeter of the diaphragm.

UPHILL FOUNDATION is the foundation parallel and closest to the uphill diaphragm edge.
1613.9.4 Analysis and design.
1613.9.4.1 General.

Every hillside building within the scope of this Section shall be analyzed,

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designed, and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. When the code-prescribed wind design produces greater effects, the wind design shall govern, but detailing requirements and limitations prescribed in this Section and all referenced Sections shall be followed.
1613.9.4.2 Base level diaphragm-downhill direction.

The following provisions shall apply to the seismic analysis and design of the connections for the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction. 1613.9.4.2.1 Base for lateral force design defined.

For seismic forces acting in the downhill direction, the base of the building shall be the floor at, or closest to, the top of the highest level of the foundation. 1613.9.4.2.2 Base shear.

In developing the base shear for seismic design, the response modification coefficient (R) shall not exceed 5 for bearing wall and building frame systems. The total base shear shall include the forces tributary to the base level diaphragm, including forces from the base level diaphragm.
1613.9.5 Base shear resistance for primary anchors.
1613.9.5.1 General.

The base shear in the downhill direction shall be resisted through primary anchors from diaphragm struts provided in the base level diaphragm to the foundation. 1613.9.5.2 Location of primary anchors.

A primary anchor and diaphragm strut shall be provided in line with each foundation extending in the downhill direction. Primary anchors and diaphragm struts

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shall also be provided where interior vertical lateral-force-resisting elements occur above and in contact with the base level diaphragm. The spacing of primary anchors and diaphragm struts or collectors shall in no case exceed 30 feet (9,144 mm). 1613.9.5.3 Design of primary anchors and diaphragm struts.

Primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 1613.9.8.
1613.9.5.4 Limitations.

The following lateral-force-resisting elements shall not be designed to resist seismic forces below the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction:

1. Wood structural panel wall sheathing;

2. Cement plaster and lath;

3. Gypsum wallboard; and

4. Tension-only braced frames.

Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2205.2.2 may be used to transfer forces from the primary anchors and diaphragm struts to the foundation provided lateral forces do not induce flexural stresses in any member of the frame or in the diaphragm struts. Deflections of frames shall account for the variation in slope of diagonal members when the frame is not rectangular. 1613.9.6 Base shear resistance for secondary anchors.
1613.9.6.1 General.

In addition to the primary anchors required by Section 1613.9.5, the base shear in the downhill direction shall be resisted through secondary anchors in the uphill

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foundation connected to diaphragm struts in the base level diaphragm.

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Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations extending in the downhill direction spaced at not more than 30 feet (9,144 mm) on center extend up to and are directly connected to the base level diaphragm for at least 70 percent of the diaphragm depth.
1613.9.6.2 Secondary anchor capacity and spacing.

Secondary anchors at the base level diaphragm shall be designed for a minimum force equal to the base shear, including forces tributary to the base level diaphragm, but not less than 600 pounds per lineal foot (8.76 kN/m). The secondary anchors shall be uniformly distributed along the uphill diaphragm edge and shall be spaced at a maximum of four feet (1,219 mm) on center.
1613.9.6.3 Design.

Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with Section 1613.9.8.
1613.9.7 Diaphragms below the base level for downhill direction.

The following provisions shall apply to the lateral analysis and design of the connections for all diaphragms below the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction. 1613.9.7.1 Diaphragm defined.

Every floor level below the base level diaphragm shall be designed as a diaphragm.

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1613.9.7.2 Design force.

Each diaphragm below the base level diaphragm shall be designed for all tributary loads at that level using a minimum seismic force factor not less than the base shear coefficient.
1613.9.7.3 Design force-resistance for primary anchors.

The design force described in Section 1613.9.7.2 shall be resisted through primary anchors from diaphragm struts provided in each diaphragm to the foundation.

Primary anchors shall be provided and designed in accordance with the requirements a nd limitations of Section 1613.5.5.
1613.9.7.4 Design force-resistance for secondary anchors. 1613.9.7.4.1 General.

In addition to the primary anchors required in Section 1613.9.7.3, the design force in the downhill direction shall be resisted through secondary anchors in the uphill foundation connected to diaphragm struts in each diaphragm below the base level.

Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations extending in the downhill direction, spaced at not more than 30 feet (9,144 mm) on center, extend up to and are directly connected to each diaphragm below the base level for at least 70 percent of the diaphragm depth.

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1613.9.7.4.2 Secondary anchor capacity.

Secondary anchors at each diaphragm below the base level diaphragm shall be designed for a minimum force equal to the design force but not less than 300 pounds per lineal foot (4.38 kN/m). The secondary anchors shall be uniformly distributed along the uphill diaphragm edge and shall be spaced at a maximum of four feet (1,219 mm) on center.
1613.9.7.4.3 Design.

Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with Section 1613.9.8.
1613.9.8 Primary and secondary anchorage and diaphragm strut design.

Primary and secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with the following provisions:

1. Fasteners. All bolted fasteners used to develop connections to wood members shall be provided with square plate washers at all bolt heads and nuts.

Washers shall be minimum 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches (5.82 mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Nuts shall be tightened to finger tight plus one-half (1/2) wrench turn prior to covering the framing.

2. Fastening. The diaphragm to foundation anchorage shall not be accomplished by the use of toenailing, nails subject to withdrawal, or wood in crossgrain bending or cross-grain tension.

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3. Size of Wood Members. Wood diaphragm struts, collectors, and other wood members connected to primary anchors shall not be less than three-inch (76 mm) nominal width. The effects of eccentricity on wood members shall be evaluated as required per Item 9.

4. Design. Primary and secondary anchorage, including diaphragm struts, splices, and collectors shall be designed for 125 percent of the tributary force.

5. Allowable Stress Increase. The one-third allowable stress increase permitted under Section 1605.2 shall not be taken when the working (allowable) stress design method is used.

6. Steel Element of Structural Wall Anchorage System. The strength design forces for steel elements of the structural wall anchorage system, with the exception of anchor bolts and reinforcing steel, shall be increased by 1.4 times the forces otherwise required.

7. Primary Anchors. The load path for primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be fully developed into the diaphragm and into the foundation. The foundation must be shown to be adequate to resist the concentrated loads from the primary anchors.

8. Secondary Anchors. The load path for secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be fully developed in the diaphragm but need not be developed beyond the connection to the foundation.

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9. Symmetry. All lateral force foundation anchorage and diaphragm strut connections shall be symmetrical. Eccentric connections may be permitted when demonstrated by calculation or tests that all components of force have been provided for in the structural analysis or tests.

10. Wood Ledgers. Wood ledgers shall not be used to resist cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension.
1613.9.9 Lateral-force-resisting elements normal to the downhill direction.
1613.9.9.1 General.

In the direction normal to the downhill direction, lateral-force-resisting elements shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of this Section. 1613.9.9.2 Base shear.

In developing the base shear for seismic design, the response modification coefficient (R) shall not exceed 5 for bearing wall and building frame systems. 1613.9.9.3 Vertical distribution of seismic forces.

For seismic forces acting normal to the downhill direction the distribution of seismic forces over the height of the building using Section 12.8.3 of ASCE 7 shall be determined using the height measured from the top of the lowest level of the building foundation.

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1613.9.9.4 Drift limitations.

The story drift below the base level diaphragm shall not exceed 0.007 times the story height at strength design force level. The total drift from the base level diaphragm to the top of the foundation shall not exceed 3/4 inch (19 mm). Where the story height or the height from the base level diaphragm to the top of the foundation varies because of a stepped footing or story offset, the height shall be measured from the average height of the top of the foundation. The story drift shall not be reduced by the effect of horizontal diaphragm stiffness.
1613.9.9.5 Distribution of lateral forces.
1613.9.9.5.1 General.

The design lateral force shall be distributed to lateral-force-resisting elements of varying heights in accordance with the stiffness of each individual element. 1613.9.9.5.2 Wood structural panel sheathed walls.

The stiffness of a stepped wood structural panel shear wall may be determined by dividing the wall into adjacent rectangular elements, subject to the same top of wall deflection. Deflections of shear walls may be estimated by AWC SDPWS Section 4.3.2.

Sheathing and fastening requirements for the stiffest section shall be used for the entire wall. Each section of wall shall be anchored for shear and uplift at each step. The minimum horizontal length of a step shall be 8 feet (2438 mm) and the maximum vertical height of a step shall be 2 feet, 8 inches (813 mm).

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1613.9.9.5.3 Reinforced concrete or masonry shear walls.

Reinforced concrete or masonry shear walls shall have forces distributed in proportion to the rigidity of each section of the wall. 1613.9.9.6 Limitations.

The following lateral force-resisting-elements shall not be designed to resist lateral forces below the base level diaphragm in the direction normal to the downhill direction:

1. Cement plaster and lath;

2. Gypsum wallboard; and

3. Tension-only braced frames.

Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2202.2.1.2 of this Code may be designed as lateral-force-resisting elements in the direction normal to the downhill direction, provided lateral forces do not induce flexural stresses in any member of the frame. Deflections of frames shall account for the variation in slope of diagonal members when the frame is not rectangular. 1613.9.10 Specific design provisions.
1613.9.10.1 Footings and grade beams.

All footings and grade beams shall comply with the following:

1. Grade beams shall extend at least 12 inches (305 mm) below the lowest adjacent grade and provide a minimum 24-inch (610 mm) distance horizontally from the bottom outside face of the grade beam to the face of the descending slope.

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2. Continuous footings shall be reinforced with at least two No. 4 reinforcing bars at the top and two No. 4 reinforcing bars at the bottom.

3. All main footing and grade beam reinforcement steel shall be bent into the intersecting footing and fully developed around each corner and intersection.

4. All concrete stem walls shall extend from the foundation and be reinforced as required for concrete or masonry walls.
1613.9.10.2 Protection against decay and termites.

All wood to earth separation shall comply with the following:

1. Where a footing or grade beam extends across a descending slope, the stem wall, grade beam, or footing shall extend up to a minimum 18 inches (457 mm) above the highest adjacent grade.

Exception: At paved garage and doorway entrances to the building, the stem wall need only extend to the finished concrete slab, provided the wood framing is protected with a moisture proof barrier.

2. Wood ledgers supporting a vertical load of more than 100 pounds per lineal foot (1.46 kN/m) based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD) levels and located within 48 inches (1219 mm) of adjacent grade are prohibited. Galvanized steel ledgers and anchor bolts, with or without wood nailers, or treated or decay resistant sill plates supported on a concrete or masonry seat, may be used.
1613.9.10.3 Sill plates.

All sill plates and anchorage shall comply with the following:

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1. All wood framed walls, including nonbearing walls, when resting on a footing, foundation, or grade beam stem wall, shall be supported on wood sill plates bearing on a level surface.

2. Power-driven fasteners shall not be used to anchor sill plates except at interior nonbearing walls not designed as shear walls.
1613.9.10.4 Column base plate anchorage.

The base of isolated wood posts (not framed into a stud wall) supporting a vertical load of 4,000 pounds (17.8 kN) or more based on ASD levels, and the base plate for a steel column shall comply with the following:

1. When the post or column is supported on a pedestal extending above the top of a footing or grade beam, the pedestal shall be designed and reinforced as required for concrete or masonry columns. The pedestal shall be reinforced with a minimum of four No. 4 bars extending to the bottom of the footing or grade beam. The top of exterior pedestals shall be sloped for positive drainage.

2. The base plate anchor bolts or the embedded portion of the post base, and the vertical reinforcing bars for the pedestal, shall be confined with two No. 4 or three No. 3 ties within the top 5 inches (127 mm) of the concrete or masonry pedestal.

The base plate anchor bolts shall be embedded a minimum of 20 bolt diameters into the concrete or masonry pedestal. The base plate anchor bolts and post bases shall be galvanized and each anchor bolt shall have at least two galvanized nuts above the base plate.

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1613.9.10.5 Steel beam to column supports.

All steel beam to column supports shall be positively braced in each direction.

Steel beams shall have stiffener plates installed on each side of the beam web at the column. The stiffener plates shall be welded to each beam flange and the beam web.

Each brace connection or structural member shall consist of at least two 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter machine bolts.

SECTION 23. Section 1613.10 is hereby added to read as follows:
1613.10 Suspended ceilings.

Minimum design and installation standards for suspended ceilings shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of Section 2506.2.1 and this Section. 1613.10.1 Scope.

This part contains special requirements for suspended ceilings and lighting systems. Provisions of Section 13.5.6 of ASCE 7 shall apply except as modified herein. 1613.10.2 General.

The suspended ceilings and lighting systems shall be limited to 6 feet (1828 mm) below the structural deck unless the lateral bracing is designed by a licensed engineer or architect.
1613.10.3 Sprinkler heads.

All sprinkler heads (drops) except fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies, shall be designed to allow for free movement of the sprinkler pipes with oversize rings, sleeves or adaptors through the ceiling tile. Sprinkler heads and other penetrations shall have a 2-inch (50mm) oversize ring, sleeve, or adapter through the

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ceiling tile to allow for free movement of at least 1 inch (25mm) in all horizontal directions. Alternatively, a swing joint that can accommodate 1 inch (25 mm) of ceiling movement in all horizontal directions is permitted to be provided at the top of the sprinkler head extension.

Sprinkler heads penetrating fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies shall comply with Section 714.
1613.10.4 Special requirements for means of egress.

Suspended ceiling assemblies located along means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more and at lobbies accessory to Group A Occupancies shall comply with the following provisions.
1613.10.4.1 General.

Ceiling suspension systems shall be connected and braced with vertical hangers attached directly to the structural deck along the means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more and at lobbies accessory to Group A Occupancies. Spacing of vertical hangers shall not exceed 2 feet (610 mm) on center along the entire length of the suspended ceiling assembly located along the means of egress or at the lobby. 1613.10.4.2 Assembly device.

All lay-in panels shall be secured to the suspension ceiling assembly with two hold-down clips minimum for each tile within a 4-foot (1219 mm) radius of the exit lights and exit signs.

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1613.10.4.3 Emergency systems.

Independent supports and braces shall be provided for light fixtures required for exit illumination. Power supply for exit illumination shall comply with the requirements of Section 1008.2.4 of this Code.
1613.10.4.4 Supports for appendages.

Separate support from the structural deck shall be provided for all appendages such as light fixtures, air diffusers, exit signs, and similar elements.

SECTION 24. Section 1704.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1704.2.3 Statement of special inspections.

The applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections in accordance with Section 106.4107.1 as a condition for permit issuance. This statement shall be in accordance with Section 1704.3.
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SECTION 25. Section 1704.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1704.6 Structural observations.

Where required by the provisions of Section 1704.6.1 the owner or the owner's authorized agent shall employ a registered design professionalstructural observer to perform structural observations. The structural observer shall visually observe representative locations of structural systems, details and load paths for general conformance to the approved construction documents. Structural observation does not include or waive the responsibility for the inspections in Section 110108 or the special inspections in Section 1705 or other sections of this cCode. The structural observer

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shall be one of the following individuals:

1. The registered design professional responsible for the structural design, or

2. A registered design professional designated by the registered design professional responsible for the structural design.

Prior to the commencement of observations, the structural observer shall submit to the bBuilding oOfficial a written statement identifying the frequency and extent of structural observations.

At the conclusion of the work included in the permit, the structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement that the site visits have been made and identify any reported deficiencies that, to the best of the structural observer's knowledge, have not been resolved.

The owner or owner's authorized agent shall coordinate and call a preconstruction meeting between the structural observer, contractors, affected subcontractors, and special inspectors. The structural observer shall preside over the meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall be to identify the major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure and to review scheduling of the required observations. A record of the meeting shall be included in the report submitted to the Building Official.

Observed deficiencies shall be reported in writing to the owner or owner's authorized agent, special inspector, contractor, and the Building Official. Upon the form prescribed by the Building Official, the structural observer shall submit to the Building Official a written statement at each significant construction stage stating that the site

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visits have been made and identifying any reported deficiencies that, to the best of the structural observer's knowledge, have not been resolved. A final report by the structural observer, which states that all observed deficiencies have been resolved, is required before acceptance of the work by the Building Official.

SECTION 26. Section 1704.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1704.6.1 Structural observations for structures.
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3. The structure is assigned to Seismic Design Category E, and is greater than two stories above the grade planeA lateral design is required for the structure or portion thereof.

Exception: One-story wood framed Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies less than 2,000 square feet in area, provided the adjacent grade is not steeper than 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10 percent sloped), assigned to Seismic Design Category D.
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SECTION 27. Section 1705.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1705.3 Concrete Construction.

Special inspections and tests of concrete construction shall be performed in accordance with this section and Table 1705.3.

Exception: Special inspections and tests shall not be required for:

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1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock where the structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength (f'c) not greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa) regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction. . . .

4. Concrete foundation walls constructed in accordance with Table 1807.1.6.2.

54. Concrete patios, driveways and sidewalks, on grade.

SECTION 28. Section 1705.13 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1705.13 Special inspections for seismic resistance.
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Exception: The special inspections specified in Sections 1705.13.1 through 1705.13.9 are not required for structures designed and constructed in accordance with one of the following:
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3. The structure is a detached one- or two-family dwelling not exceeding two stories above grade plane, provided the structure is not assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F and does not have any of the following horizontal or vertical irregularities in accordance with Section 12.3 of ASCE 7:
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SECTION 29. Section 1807.1.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundations systems.

Permanent wood foundation systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF. Lumber and plywood shall be preservative treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specification A, Special Requirement 4.2), and shall be identified in accordance with Section 2303.1.9.1. Permanent wood foundation systems shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.

SECTION 30. Section 1807.1.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls.

Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this s ection. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.

SECTION 31. Section 1807.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1807.2 Retaining walls.

Retaining walls shall be designed in accordance with Section 1807.2.1 through 1807.2.4. Retaining walls assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F shall not be partially or wholly constructed of wood.

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SECTION 32. Section 1807.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1807.3.1 Limitations.

The design procedures outlined in this section are subject to the following limitations:

1. The frictional resistance for structural walls and slabs on silts and clays shall be limited to one-half of the normal force imposed on the soils by the weight of the footing or slab.

2. Posts embedded in earth shall not be used to provide lateral support for structural or nonstructural materials such as plaster, masonry or concrete unless bracing is provided that develops the limited deflection required.

Wood poles shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 for sawn timber posts (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B) and for round timber posts (Commodity Specification B, Use Category 4B). Wood poles and posts embedded in direct contact with soil shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.

Wood poles and posts embedded in accordance with Methods 2 and 3 of Section 1807.3.3 shall not be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, except when used to support nonhabitable, nonoccupiable structures such as fences when approved by the Building Official.

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SECTION 33. Section 1809.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1809.3 Stepped footings.
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For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, the stepping requirement shall also apply to the top surface of continuous footings supporting walls.

Footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 reinforcing bars. Two bars shall be located at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure 1809.3.

SECTION 34. Figure 1809.3 is hereby added to read as follows:

FIGURE 1809.3

STEPPED FOOTING

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SECTION 35. Section 1809.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction.

Where a specific design is not provided, concrete or masonry-unit footings supporting walls of light-frame construction shall be permitted to be designed in accordance with Table 1809.7. Prescriptive footings in accordance with Table 1809.7 shall not be used to support structures that exceed one story above grade plane and are assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.

SECTION 36. Table 1809.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:

TABLE 1809.7

PRESCRIPTIVE FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF
LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION a, b, c, d, e

NUMBER OF FLOORS
SUPPORTED BY THE FOOTING f

WIDTH OF
FOOTING (inches)

THICKNESS OF
FOOTING (inches)
1 12 6
2 15 6
3 18 8 g
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c. Interior stud-bearing walls shall be permitted to be supported by isolated footings. The footing width and length shall be twice the width shown in this table, and footings shall be spaced not more than 6 feet on center.[Reserved]. . . .
g. Plain concrete footings for Group R-3 occupancies shall be permitted to be 6 inches thick[Deleted].

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SECTION 37. Section 1809.12 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1809.12 Timber footings.

Timber footings shall be permitted for buildings of Type V construction and as otherwise approved by the bBuilding oOfficial. Such footings shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B). Treated timbers are not required where placed entirely below permanent water level, or where used as capping for wood piles that project above the water level over submerged or marsh lands. The compressive stresses perpendicular to grain in untreated timber footings supported upon treated piles shall not exceed 70 percent of the allowable stresses for the species and grade of timber as specified in the ANSI/AWC NDS.

Timber footings shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.

SECTION 38. Section 1810.3.2.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1810.3.2.4 Timber.

Timber deep foundation elements shall be designed as piles or poles in accordance with ANSI/AWC NDS. Round timber elements shall conform to ASTM D25.

Sawn timber elements shall conform to DOC PS-20. Timber shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.

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SECTION 39. Section 1905.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1905.1 General.

In addition to the provisions of ACI 318, structural concrete shall comply with the requirements of Section 1905. The text of ACI 318 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1905.8 through 1905.10.

SECTION 40. Section 1905.6.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1905.6.2 Seismic Design Categories C, D, E, and F.

Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:

1. Structural plain concrete basement, foundation or other walls below the base as defined in ASCE/SEI 7 are permitted in detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height constructed with stud-bearing walls. In dwellings assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, the height of the wall shall not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm), the thickness shall not be less than 7½ inches (190 mm), and the wall shall retain no more than 4 feet (1219 mm) of unbalanced fill. Walls shall have reinforcement in accordance with 14.6.1 of ACI318.Concrete used for fill with a minimum cement content of 2 sacks of Portland cement or cementious material per cubic yard.

2. Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are permitted, provided that the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing thickness.

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permitted to exceed the footing thickness.

3. Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted, provided that the footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross-sectional area of the footing. For footings that exceed 8 inches (203 mm) in thickness,nNot fewer than one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall be provided at corners and intersections.

Exceptions:

1. Where assigned to Seismic Design Category C, dDetached one- and twofamily dwellings three stories or less in height and constructed with stud-bearing walls are permitted to have plain concrete footings without longitudinal reinforcementwith at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 and a total area of less than 0.002 times the gross cross-sectional area of the footing.

2. For foundation systems consisting of a plain concrete footing and a plain concrete stemwall, not fewer than one bar shall be provided at the top of the stemwall and at the bottom of the footing.

3. Footings cast monolithically with a slab-on-ground shall have not fewer than one No. 4 bar at the top and bottom of the footing or one No. 5 bar or two No. 4 bars in the middle third of the footing depth.

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SECTION 41. Section 1905.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1905.7 Design requirements for anchors.

For the design requirements for anchors, Sections 1905.7.1 and 1905.7.2 provide exceptions that are permitted to ACI 318. These requirements shall be applicable to all buildings.
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SECTION 42. Section 1905.8 is hereby added to read as follows:
1905.8 ACI 318, Section 18.7.5.

Modify ACI 318, Section 18.7.5, by adding Sections 18.7.5.8 and 18.7.5.9 as follows:

18.7.5.8 Where the calculated point of contraflexure is not within the middle half of the member clear height, provide transverse reinforcement as specified in ACI 318, Section 18.7.5.1, Items (a) through (c), over the full height of the member.

18.7.5.9 At any section where the design strength, jP n , of the column is less than the sum of the shears V e computed in accordance with ACI 318, Sections 18.7.6.1 and 18.6.5.1, for all the beams framing into the column above the level under consideration, transverse reinforcement as specified in ACI 318, Sections 18.7.5.1 through 18.7.5.3, shall be provided. For beams framing into opposite sides of the column, the moment components may be assumed to be of opposite sign. For the determination of the design strength, jP n , of the column, these moments may be assumed to result from the deformation of the frame in any one principal axis.

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SECTION 43. Section 1905.9 is hereby added to read as follows:
1905.9 ACI 318, Section 18.10.4.

Modify ACI 318, Section 18.10.4, by adding Section 18.10.4.7 as follows:

18.10.4.7 Walls and portions of walls with P u > 0.35P o shall not be considered to contribute to the calculated shear strength of the structure for resisting earthquakeinduced forces. Such walls shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318, Section

18.14. SECTION 44. Section 1905.10 is hereby added to read as follows:
1905.10 ACI 318, Section 18.12.6.

Modify ACI 318, by adding Section 18.12.6.2, as follows:

18.12.6.2 Collector and boundary elements in topping slabs placed over precast floor and roof elements shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) or 6 d b in thick ness, where d b is the diameter of the largest reinforcement in the topping slab.

SECTION 45. Section 2304.10.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2304.10.2 Fastener requirements.

Connections for wood members shall be designed in accordance with the appropriate methodology in Section 2302.1. The number and size of fasteners connecting wood members shall not be less than that set forth in Table 2304.10.2.

Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.2 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.

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Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the Building Official.

SECTION 46. Table 2304.10.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:

TABLE 2304.10.2
FASTENING SCHEDULE h
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h. Staples shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.

SECTION 47. Section 2304.10.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
2304.10.3.1 Quality of nails.

In Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, mechanically-driven nails used in wood structural panel shear walls shall meet the same dimensions as that required for handdriven nails, including diameter, minimum length, and minimum head diameter. Clipped head or box nails are not permitted in new construction. The allowable design value for clipped head nails in existing construction may be taken at no more than the nail-headarea ratio of that of the same size hand-driven nails.

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SECTION 48. Section 2304.12.2.8 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2304.12.2.8 Wood used in retaining walls and cribs.

Wood installed in retaining or crib walls shall be preservative treated in accordance with AWPA U1 for soil and freshwater use. Wood shall not be used in retaining or crib walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.

SECTION 49. Section 2305.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
2305.4 Hold-down connectors.

In Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, hold-down connectors shall be designed to resist shear wall overturning moments using 75 percent of the allowable seismic load values. Such values shall be established in a valid research report from approved sources or by accepted engineering practice and the provisions of this Code.

Exception: Values established by specialized cyclic and dynamic testing may be used when approved by the Building Official in accordance with Section 104.2.8.

Connector bolts into wood framing shall require steel plate washers on the post on the opposite side of the anchorage device. Plate size shall be a minimum of 0.229 inches by 3 inches by 3 inches (5.82 mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Hold-down connectors shall be tightened to finger tight plus one-half (1/2) wrench turn just prior to covering the wall framing.

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SECTION 50. Section 2306.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2306.2 Wood-frame diaphragms.

Wood-frame diaphragms shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AWC SDPWS. Where panels are fastened to framing members with staples, requirements and limitations of AWC SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.2(1) or 2306.2(2) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C.

Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the Building Official.

The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.2(1) and 2306.2(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design.

Wood structural panel diaphragms used to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F shall be applied directly to the framing members.

Exception: Wood structural panel diaphragms are permitted to be fastened over solid lumber planking or laminated decking, provided the panel joints and lumber planking or laminated decking joints do not coincide.

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SECTION 51. Section 2306.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2306.3 Wood-frame shear walls.

Wood-frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AWC SDPWS. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, application of Tables 4.3A and 4.3B of AWC SDPWS shall include the following:

1. Wood structural panel thickness for shear walls shall not be less than 3/8 inch thick and studs shall not be spaced at more than 16 inches on center.

2. The maximum nominal unit shear capacities for 3/8 inch wood structural panels resisting seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F is 560 pounds per linear foot (plf).

Exception: Other nominal unit shear capacities may be permitted if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the Building Official.

3. Nails shall be placed not less than 1/2 inch from the panel edges and not less than 3/8 inch from the edge of the connecting members for shears greater than 350 plf using ASD or 500 plf using LRFD. Nails shall be placed not less than 3/8 inch from panel edges and not less than 1/4 inch from the edge of the connecting members for shears of 350 plf or less using ASD or 500 plf or less using LRFD.

For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, application of Table 4.3B of ANSI/AWC SDPWS shall not be allowed.

For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, application of Table 4.3C of ANSI/AWC SDPWS shall not be used below the top level in a multi-level building.

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Where panels are fastened to framing members with staples, requirements and limitations of AWC SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.3(1), 2306.3(2) or 2306.3(3) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C.

Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the Building Official.

The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.3(1) and 2306.3(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design. Panels complying with ANSI/APA PRP-210 shall be permitted to use design values for Plywood Siding in the AWC SDPWS.

Wood structural panel shear walls used to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F shall be applied directly to the framing members.

SECTION 52. Section 2307.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
2307.2 Wood-frame panel shear walls.

Wood-frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 2306.3 as applicable.

SECTION 53. Table 2308.10.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

TABLE 2308.10.1

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SECTION 54. Section 2308.10.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2308.10.5.1 Alternate braced wall (ABW).

An ABW shall be constructed in accordance with this section and Figure 2308.6.5.1. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 2 feet 8 inches (813 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 3/8-inch (3.2 mm) minimum-thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Table 2304.10.2 and blocked at wood structural panel edges. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inch minimum-thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports. Two anchor bolts installed in accordance with Section 2308.7.1 shall be provided in each panel. Anchor bolts shall be placed at each panel outside quarter points. Each panel end stud shall have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation, capable of providing an approved uplift capacity of not less than 1,800 pounds (8006 N).

The hold-down device shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The ABW shall be supported directly on a foundation or on floor framing supported directly on a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. Where the continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing or turned-down slab edge is permitted at door openings in the braced

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wall line. This continuous footing or turned-down slab edge shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement shall be lapped 1524 inches (381610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line.
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SECTION 55. Figure 2308.10.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 56. Section 2308.10.5.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2308.10.5.2 Portal frame with hold-downs (PFH).

A PFH shall be constructed in accordance with this section and Figure 2308.

10.5.2. The adjacent door or window opening shall have a full-length header.

In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 16 inches (406 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with a single layer of 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) minimum-thickness wood FIGURE 2308.10.5.1

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structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Figure 2308.10.5.2. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inch minimum-thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports and in accordance with Figure 2308.

10.5.2. The wood structural panel sheathing shall extend up over the solid sawn or glued-laminated header and shall be nailed in accordance with Figure 2308.10.5.2. A built-up header consisting of at least two 2-inch by 12-inch (51 mm by 305 mm) boards, fastened in accordance with Item 24 of Table 2304.10.1 shall be permitted to be used.

A spacer, if used, shall be placed on the side of the built-up beam opposite the wood structural panel sheathing. The header shall extend between the inside faces of the first full-length outer studs of each panel. The clear span of the header between the inner studs of each panel shall be not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) and not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4,400 N) shall fasten the header to the inner studs opposite the sheathing. One anchor bolt not less than 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter and installed in accordance with Section 2308.3.1 shall be provided in the center of each sill plate. The studs at each end of the panel shall have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 3,500 pounds (15 570 N).

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pounds (4400 N) shall fasten the header to the bearing studs. The bearing studs shall also have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N). The hold-down devices shall be an embedded strap type, installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The PFH panels shall be supported directly on a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. Where the continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing or turned-down slab edge is permitted at door openings in the braced wall line. This continuous footing or turned-down slab edge shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement shall be lapped not less than 1524 inches (381610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line. . . .

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SECTION 57. Figure 2308.10.5.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 58. Section 2308.10.8.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2308.10.8.1 Foundation requirements.
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Exception: For structures with a maximum plan dimension not more than 50 feet (15 240 mm), continuous foundations are required at exterior walls only for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C.

For structures in Seismic Design Categories D and E, exterior braced wall panels shall be in the same plane vertically with the foundation or the portion of the structure FIGURE 2308.10.5.2

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containing the offset shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice and Section 2308.3.

Exceptions:

1. Exterior braced wall panels shall be permitted to be located not more than 4 feet (1219 mm) from the foundation below where supported by a floor constructed in accordance with all of the following:

1.1. Cantilevers or setbacks shall not exceed four times the nominal depth of the floor joists.

1.2. Floor joists shall be 2 inches by 10 inches (51 mm by 254 mm) or larger and spaced not more than 16 inches (406 mm) on center.

1.3. The ratio of the back span to the cantilever shall be not less than 2 to 1.

1.4. Floor joists at ends of braced wall panels shall be doubled.

1.5. A continuous rim joist shall be connected to the ends of cantilevered joists. The rim joist is permitted to be spliced using a metal tie not less than 0.058 inch (1.47 mm) (16 galvanized gage) and 11/2 inches (38 mm) in width fastened with six 16d common nails on each side. The metal tie shall have a yield stress not less than 33,000 psi (227 MPa).

1.6. Joists at setbacks or the end of cantilevered joists shall not carry gravity loads from more than a single story having uniform wall and roof loads nor carry the reactions from headers having a span of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.

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than 1 foot (305 mm) over an opening in the wall below. This requirement is applicable to braced wall panels offset in plane and braced wall panels offset out of plane as permitted by Exception 1. Braced wall panels are permitted to extend over an opening not more than 8 feet (2438 mm) in width where the header is a 4-inch by 12-inch (102 mm by 305 mm) or larger member.

SECTION 59. Section 2308.10.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2308.10.9 Attachment of sheathing.

Fastening of braced wall panel sheathing shall not be less than that prescribed in Tables 2308.10.1 or 2304.10.2. Wall sheathing shall not be attached to framing members by adhesives. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.2 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.

Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the Building Official.

All braced wall panels shall extend to the roof sheathing and shall be attached to parallel roof rafters or blocking above with framing clips (18 gauge minimum) spaced at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) on center with four 8d nails per leg (total eight 8d nails per clip). Braced wall panels shall be laterally braced at each top corner and at maximum 24-inch (6096 mm) intervals along the top plate of discontinuous vertical framing.

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SECTION 60. Section 3114 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 3114 INTERMODAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS
3114.1 General.
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Exceptions:
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6. Single-unit stand-alone intermodal shipping containers used as temporary storage or construction trailer on active construction sites. Construction support facilities for uses and activities not directly associated with the actual processes of construction, including, but not limited to, offices, meeting rooms, plan rooms, other administrative or support functions shall not be exempt from Section 3114. . . .
3114.8.4 Detailed structural design procedure.

A structural analysis meeting the requirements of this Section shall be provided to the building official to demonstrate the structural adequacy of the intermodal shipping containers.
3114.8.4.2 Seismic design parameters.

The seismic force-resisting system shall be designed and detailed in accordance with ASCE 7 and one of the following:
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3. Where all or portions of the profiled steel panel elements are retained and integrated into a seismic force-resisting system other than as permitted by Section 3114.8.4.2, Item 1, seismic design parameters shall be developed from testing and analysis in accordance with Section 104.2.39 and ASCE 7, Section 12.2.1.1 or 12.2.1.2. . . .
3114.8.5.2 Structural design assumptions.

Where permitted by Section 3114.8.5.1, single-unit, stand-alone intermodal shipping containers shall be designed using the following assumptions for the profiled steel panel lateral-force resisting system side walls and end walls:

1. The appropriate detailing requirements contained in Chapters 16 through

23. 2. Response modification coefficient, R = 2,

3. Over strength factor, Ω0 = 2.5,

4. Deflection amplification factor, Cd = 2, and

5. Limits on structural height, hn = 9.5 feet (2900 mm). 3114.8.5.3 Allowable shear.

The allowable shear for the profiled steel panel side walls (longitudinal) and end walls (transverse) for wind design and seismic design using the coefficients of Section 3114.8.5.2 shall be in accordance with Table 3114.8.5.3, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
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shall have an existing or new boundary element on all sides to form a continuous load path, or paths, with adequate strength and stiffness to transfer all forces from the point of application to the final point of resistance, as shown in Figure 3114.8.5.3(3). The existing door interlocking mechanism shall not be considered as a component of the required load path.
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SECTION 61. Chapter 99 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 9903 DEFINITION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDING
9903.1
Any building or structure or portion thereof, regardless of zoning designation or approved uses of the building, including any dwelling unit, guestroom or suite of rooms, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any of the conditions listed in Section 9904 to an extent that creates a public nuisance and endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety or welfare of the occupants of the building, nearby residents, or the public, shall be deemed and hereby is declared to be a substandard building.

SECTION 9904 SUBSTANDARD CONDITIONS
9904.1 Inadequate sanitation
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9904.1.5
Lack of electrical lighting as required by this Code.
9904.1.6

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Infestation of insects, vermin, or rodents as determined by a health officer or, if an agreement does not exist with an agency that has a health officer, the infestation can be determined by an appropriate code enforcement officer. 9904.1.7
Visible mold growth, as determined by a health officer or a code enforcement officer, excluding the presence of mold that is minor and found on surfaces that can accumulate moisture as part of their properly functioning and intended use. 9904.1.8
Lack of connection to required sewage disposal system, as required by the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
9904.1.9
Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal facilities, as determined by a health officer or, if an agreement does not exist with an agency that has a health officer, the lack of adequate garbage and rubbish removal facilities can be determined by an appropriate code enforcement officer.
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9904.2 Structural Hazards
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9904.2.5
Defective, damaged or inadequately constructed or sized fireplaces or chimneys. . . .
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Inadequate structural resistance to horizontal forces.
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9904.3 Inadequate or Hazardous Wiring.
9904.3.1
All wiring except that which conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and which has been maintained in good and safe condition and is working properly and being used in a safe manner.
9904.4 Inadequate or Faulty Plumbing.
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9904.4.2
All plumbing except that which conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and which has been maintained in good condition and which is free of cross connections and siphonage between fixtures.
9904.5 Inadequate or Faulty Mechanical Equipment.
9904.5.1
Lack of safe, adequate heating facilities in a dwelling. . . .
9904.6 Faulty Weather Protection.
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9904.6.2
Lack of a sound and effective exterior wall covering or weather protection for exterior wall covering.
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9904.6.4
Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations, foundation walls or floor, including broken windows or doors. . . .
9904.9 Hazardous Buildings.
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9904.13 Any Nuisance.

Those premises on which contains anything which is injurious to health, including, but not limited to, the illegal sale of controlled substances, or is indecent or offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property, so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property, or unlawfully obstructs the free passage or use, in the customary manner, of any navigable public space.

SECTION 62. Section H103.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

H103.1 Location restrictions.

Signs shall not be erected, constructed, or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape or any window or door or opening used as part of a means of egress or as part of the accessible route, except as permitted by Chapters 10, 11A, and 11B, or so as to prevent free passage from one part of a roof to any other part thereof. A sign shall not

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be attached in any form, shape or manner to a fire escape, nor be placed in such manner as to interfere with any opening required for ventilation.

SECTION 63. Section H103.2 is hereby added as follows:

H103.2 Projections and clearances.

Signs extending beyond the exterior wall of the building shall comply with Section 705.2 and the following requirements.

Signs may project over a public street, public sidewalk or building line in accordance with Section 3202 and a distance as determined by the clearance of the bottoms thereof above the level of the sidewalk or grade immediately below, whichever is more restrictive, as follows:

Clearance less than 8 feet (2438 mm) shall be prohibited.

Clearance 8 feet (2438 mm) and above, a 1-foot (305 mm) projection is permitted ; and for each additional 2-foot clearance (610 mm), an additional 1-foot (305 mm) projection is permitted.

No structure shall have a projection of more than 5 feet (1524 mm). A projecting sign built above and in connection with a marquee may have such a projection of 5 feet (1524 mm) without clearance between sign and marquee. No structure shall project beyond the curb line, regardless of clearance above grade.

Signs projecting more than 6 inches (152 mm) from the face of building over private property used or intended to be used by the general public shall have a minimum clearance of 8 feet (2438 mm) above said sidewalk or grade.

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No sign shall project into any alley whatsoever below a height of 14 feet (4267 mm) above grade, and no sign shall project into any alley by more than 6 inches (152 mm) when its height is 14 feet (4267 mm) or more above grade.

SECTION 64. Section H104.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

H104.1 Identification.

Every outdoor advertising display sign other than wall signs hereafter erected, constructed or maintained, for which a permit is required, shall be plainly marked with the name of the person, firm or corporation erecting and maintaining such sign, and the weight of the sign, and shall have affixed on the front thereof the permit number issued for said sign or other method of identification approved by the bBuilding oOfficial.

SECTION 65. Section H105.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

H105.1 General requirements.

Signs shall be designed and constructed to comply with the provisions of this c Code for use of materials, loads and stresses. Glass panels used in signs shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 24.

SECTION 66. Section H106.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

H106.1 Illumination.

A sign shall not be illuminated by other than electrical means, and electrical devices and wiring shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the California Electrical Code (Title 27) of the Los Angeles County Code, and a separate electrical permit shall be obtained. Any open spark or flame shall not be used for display purposes unless specifically approved.

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SECTION 67. Section H106.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:

H106.2 Electrical service.

Signs that require electrical service shall comply with NFPA 70the Electrical Code (Title 27) of the Los Angeles County Code.

SECTION 68. Section H110.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

H110.1 General.

Roof signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or other approved noncombustible material except as provided for in Sections H106.1.1 and H107.1.

Provisions shall be made for electric grounding of metallic parts. Where combustible materials are permitted in letters or other ornamental features, wiring and tubing shall be kept free and insulated therefrom. Roof signs shall be so constructed as to leave a clear space of not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) between the roof level and the lowest part of the sign and shall have not less than 5 feet (11524 mm) clearance between the vertical supports thereof. Roof sign structures shall not project beyond an exterior wall.

Exception: Signs on flat roofs with every part of the roof accessible shall not be required to provide clear space between the roof level and the lowest part of the sign.

Blocks, angles, or supports fastened to the roof shall be located so as not to interfere with the drainage of the roof and, where necessary, flashing or counter flashing shall be placed.

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SECTION 69. Section H116 is hereby deleted in its entirety:

SECTION H116 REFERENCED STANDARDS
H.116.1 General. See Table H116.1 for standards that are referenced in various sections of this appendix. Standards are listed by the standard definition with the effective date, standard title, and the section or sections of this appendix that reference the standard.

TABLE H116.1

REFERENCED STANDARDS
ASTM D635-18 Test Method for Rate of
Burning and/or Extent
and Time of Burning of
Plastics in a Horizontal
Position
H107.1.1
CEC - 25 California Electrical Code H106.1, H106.2
NFPA 701-23 Methods of Fire Test for
Flame Propagation of
Textiles and Films
H106.1.1
SECTION 70. Section J101 is hereby amended to read as follows:

J101 GENERAL
J101.1 Scope.

The provisions of this chapterAppendix apply to grading, excavation, and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments, and the control of runoff from graded sites, including erosion sediments and construction-related pollutants. Where conflicts occur between the technical requirements of this chapter and the geotechnical report, the geotechnical report shall govern The purpose of this Appendix is to

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safeguard life, limb, property, and the public welfare by regulating grading on property subject to this Code.

J101.2 Flood hazard areas.

Unless the applicant has submitted an engineering analysisa hydrology and hy draulic analysis, prepared in accordance with standard engineering practice by a registered design professionalCalifornia licensed civil engineer, that demonstrates the proposed work will not result in any increase in the level of the base flood, grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments, shall not be permitted in floodways designated in Chapter 11.60 of Title 11 – Health and Safety – of the Los Angeles County Code, or in floodways that are in flood hazard areas established in Section 1612.3 or in flood hazard areas where design flood elevations are specified but floodways have not been designated.

J101.3 General hazards.

Whenever the Building Official determines that any existing excavation, embankment, or fill on property subject to this Code has become a hazard to life and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects the safety, use, or stability of a public way or drainage channel, the Building Official may give written notice thereof to the owner of the property upon which the excavation, embankment, or fill is located, or other person or agent in control of said property. Upon receipt of said notice, the owner or other person or agent in control of the property shall repair, eliminate, or secure such excavation, embankment, or fill so as to eliminate the hazard, in conformance with the requirements of this Code, within the period specified in said notice.

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J101.4 Safety precautions.

If at any stage of the work the Building Official determines by inspection that unpermitted grading or grading work pursuant to a grading permit is likely to endanger any public or private property, or result in the deposition of debris on any public way, or interfere with any existing drainage course, the Building Official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in doing such work or causing such work to be done, and any such person shall immediately stop such work.

The Building Official may authorize the work to proceed if the Building Official finds that adequate safety precautions can be taken or corrective measures incorporated in the work to avoid likelihood of such danger, deposition, or interference.

If the grading work as done was performed without a grading permit or has created or resulted in a hazardous condition, the Building Official shall give written notice requiring correction thereof as specified in Section J103 and Section J101 of this Code.

J101.5 Protection of utilities.

Both the permittee and the owner of the property on which the grading is performed shall be responsible for the prevention of damage to any public and/or private utilities or services.

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J101.6 Protection of adjacent property.

Both the permittee and owner of the property on which the grading is performed shall be responsible for the prevention of damage to adjacent property. No person shall excavate on land sufficiently close to the property line to endanger any adjoining public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public or private property without taking adequate measures to support and protect such property from settling, cracking, or other damage that might result from the proposed work. Any person performing any grading that involves imported or exported materials shall take special precautions, as approved by the Building Official, to prevent such materials from being deposited on adjacent properties, any public way, and/or any drainage course.

J101.7 Storm water control measures.

Both the permittee and the owner of the property on which the grading is performed shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to protect adjacent water courses and public or private property from damage by erosion, f looding, and deposition of mud, debris, and construction-related pollutants originating from the site during grading and related construction activities.

J101.8 Maintenance of protective devices and rodent control.

All drainage structures and other protective devices and all burrowing rodent control measures, as shown on the grading plans approved by the Building Official, shall be maintained in a good condition and, when necessary, promptly repaired by the permittee or the owner of the property on which grading has been performed or by any other person or agent in control of such property.

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J101.9 Correlation with other sections.

The provisions of this Appendix are independent of the provisions of Chapter 99 – Building and Property Rehabilitation – of Title 26 of this Code. This Section may be applied even though the same facts have been used to determine that there is a building, structure, or substandard property subject to the provisions of Chapter 99.

J101.10 Conditions of approval.

In granting any permit under this Code, the Building Official may include such conditions as may be reasonably necessary to prevent the creation of a nuisance or hazard to public or private property. Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to:

1. Improvement of any existing grading to comply with the standards of this Code.

2. Requirements for securing of excavations or fills that would otherwise be hazardous.

3. Requirements for temporary excavations and shoring that are to be implemented on site and shown on the plans.

4. Requirements for mitigating, stabilizing, or eliminating unpermitted grading conducted on site.

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SECTION 71. Section J102.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

J102.1 Definitions.

The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this appendix, have the meanings shown herein. Refer to Chapter 2 of this code for general definitionsFor the purposes of this Appendix, the terms, phrases, and words listed in this Section and their derivatives shall have the indicated meanings.

APPROVAL. When the proposed work or completed work conforms to this Appendix, as determined by and to the satisfaction of the Building Official.

AS-BUILT. See Section J105.12.

BEDROCK. The relatively solid, undisturbed rock in place either at the ground surface or beneath superficial deposits of alluvium, colluvium, and/or soil.

BENCH. A relatively level step excavated into earth material on which fill is to be placed.

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (BMP). Practices, prohibitions of practices, or other activities to reduce or eliminate the discharge of pollutants to surface waters.

BMPs include structural and nonstructural controls, management practices, operation and maintenance procedures, and system, design, and engineering methods that are required to be employed in order to comply with the requirements of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued to the County of Los Angeles (see Section 106.4.3 and Title 31 – Green Building Standards Code – of the Los Angeles County Code).

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BORROW. Earth material acquired from an off-site location for use in grading on a site.

CIVIL ENGINEER. A professional engineer licensed in the State of California to practice in the field of civil works.

CIVIL ENGINEERING. The application of the knowledge of the forces of nature, principles of mechanics, and the properties of materials to the evaluation, design, and construction of civil works.

COMPACTION. The densification of a fill by mechanical means.

CUT. See "Excavation."
DESILTING BASINS. Physical structures, constructed for the removal of sediments from surface water runoff.

DESIGN ENGINEER. The Civil Engineer responsible for the preparation of the grading plans for the site grading work.

DOWN DRAIN. A device for collecting water from a swale or ditch located on or above a slope, and safely delivering it to an approved drainage facility.

EARTH MATERIAL. Any rock, natural soil, or fill, or any combination thereof.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST. A geologist experienced and knowledgeable in engineering geology, holding a license as a geologist in the specialty of engineering geology issued by the State of California under the applicable provisions of the Geologist and Geophysicist Act of the Business and Professions Code.

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ENGINEERING GEOLOGY. The application of geologic knowledge and principles in the investigation and evaluation of naturally occurring rock and soil for use in the design of civil works.

EROSION. The wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of wind, water, or ice.

EXCAVATION. The removal of earth material by artificial means, also referred to as a cut.

FIELD ENGINEER. The Civil Engineer responsible for performing the functions as set forth in Section J105.3.

FILL. Deposition of earth materials by artificial means.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER. See "Soils Engineer."
GEOTECHNICAL HAZARD. An adverse condition due to landslide, settlement, and/or slippage. These hazards include, but are not limited to, loose debris, slopewash, and mud flows from natural or graded slopes.

GRADE. The vertical location of the ground surface.

GRADE, EXISTING. The grade prior to grading.

GRADE, FINAL. See Section J105.7.

GRADE, FINISHED. The grade of the site at the conclusion of all grading efforts.

GRADE, INITIAL. See Section J105.7.

GRADE, ROUGH. See Section J105.7.

GRADING. An excavation or fill or combination thereof.

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KEY. A compacted fill placed in a trench excavated in earth material beneath the toe of a slope.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. A person who holds a certificate to practice landscape architecture in the State of California under the applicable landscape architecture provisions of Division 3, Chapter 3.5, of the Business and Professions Code.

LINE. The horizontal location of the ground surface.

PERMITTEE. See Section J105.6.

PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM. A septic tank with effluent discharging into a subsurface disposal field, into one or more seepage pits, or into a combination of a subsurface disposal field and a seepage pit or of such other facilities as may be permitted in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in Title 28 – Plumbing Code – of the Los Angeles County Code and as required by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

PROJECT CONSULTANTS. The professional consultants required by this Code , which may consist of the Design Engineer, Field Engineer, Soils Engineer, Engineering Geologist, and Landscape Architect as applicable to this Appendix.

PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION. The inspection required by this Code to be performed by the Project Consultants. Such inspections shall be sufficient to form an opinion relating to the conduct of the work.

QSD. Qualified SWPPP Developer as defined in the California State Construction General Permit.

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QSP. Qualified SWPPP Practitioner as defined in the California State Construction General Permit.

SITE. A lot or parcel of land or contiguous combination thereof, under the same ownership, where grading is performed or permitted.

SLOPE. An inclined surface, the inclination of which is expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance.

SOIL. Naturally occurring superficial deposits overlying parent bedrock.

SOILS ENGINEER (GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER). A licensed civil engineer experienced and knowledgeable in the practice of soils engineering.

SOILS ENGINEERING (GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING). The application of the principles of soils mechanics in the investigation, evaluation, and design of civil works involving the use of earth materials and the inspection or testing of construction thereof.

STORM DRAIN SYSTEM. A conveyance or system of conveyances, including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, and man-made channels, designed or used for collecting and conveying storm water.

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP). A site drawing with details, notes, and related documents that identify the measures proposed by the permittee to: (1) control erosion and prevent sediment and construction-related pollutants from being carried offsite by storm water, and (2) prevent non-storm-water discharges from entering the storm drain system.

SURFACE DRAINAGE. Flows over the ground surface.

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SOIL TESTING AGENCY. An agency regularly engaged in the testing of soils and rock under the direction of a Civil Engineer experienced in soil testing.

TERRACE. A relatively level step constructed in the face of a graded slope for drainage and maintenance purposes.

SECTION 72. Section J103 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION J103 PERMITS REQUIRED
J103.1 Permits required.

Except as exempted in Section J103.2, grading shall not be performed without first having obtained a permit therefor from the bBuilding oOfficial. A grading permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or other structures. A separate permit shall be obtained for each site and may cover both excavations and fills. Any e ngineered grading as described in Section J104.2.3 shall be performed by a contractor licensed by the State of California to perform the work described hereon. Regular g rading less than 5,000 cubic yards may require a licensed contractor if the Building Official determines that special conditions or hazards exist.

J103.2 Exemptions.

A grading permit shall not be required for the following:

1. When approved by the Building Official, Ggrading in an isolated, selfcontained area, provided that the public is not endangered and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties or public rights of way. . . .

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7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design professionalGeotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist. This shall not exempt grading of access roads or pads created for exploratory excavations.

Exploratory excavations must not create a hazardous condition to adjacent properties or the public in accordance with Section J101.3. A restoration plan must be provided and approved by the Building Official for all grading of access roads or pads. Restoration shall be completed within 90 days after the completion of soils testing unless otherwise approved by the Building Official.

8. An excavation that does not exceed 50 cubic yards (38.3 m 3 ) and complies with one of the following conditions and as shown in Figure J103.2:
(a) Is less than 2 feet (0.6 m) in depth.
(b) Does not create a cut slope greater than 5 feet (1.5 m) measured vertically upward from the cut surface to the surface of the natural grade and is not steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope).

9. A fill not intended to support a structure that does not obstruct a drainage course and complies with one of the following conditions and as shown in Figure J103.2:
(a) Is less than 1 foot (0.3 m) in depth and is placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 5 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (20 percent slope).

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(b) Is less than 3 feet (0.9 m) in depth at its deepest point measured vertically upward from natural grade to the surface of the fill, does not exceed 50 cubic yards, and creates a fill slope no steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope).
(c) Is less than 5 feet (1.5 m) in depth at its deepest point measured vertically upward from natural grade to the surface of the fill, does not exceed 20 cubic yards, and creates a fill slope no steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope).

Exemption from the permit requirements of this aAppendix shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this cCode or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

J103.3 Unpermitted grading.

A person shall not own, use, occupy, or maintain any site containing unpermitted grading. For the purposes of this Code, unpermitted grading shall be defined as either of the following:
(1) Grading that was performed, at any point in time, without the required permit(s) having first been obtained from the Building Official, pursuant to Section J103.1;
(2) Grading for which a permit was obtained pursuant to this Section, but which was not completed, pursuant to Section J105, prior to the expiration of the permit, pursuant to Section 106.5.4, or

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(3) Grading for which a permit was obtained pursuant to this Section, but where grading was performed outside the scope of the permit, pursuant to Section J105.

If the Building Official has determined that unpermitted grading was performed or has created or resulted in a hazardous condition, the Building Official shall give written notice requiring correction thereof as specified in Section 103, and in accordance with J101 of this Code.

The Building Official may require such conditions as may be reasonably necessary to prevent creation of a nuisance or hazard to public or private property.

Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to, conditions set forth in Section J101.10.

J103.4 Availability of permit at site.

No person shall perform any grading that requires a permit under this Appendix unless a copy of the grading permit and approved grading plans are in the possession of a responsible person and available at the site for the Building Official's reference.

J103.5 Grading fees.

Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this Section. The amount of the fees shall be as specified in Section 107.

1. Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifi cations for review. Separate plan review fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required elsewhere in this Code. For excavation and fill on the same site, the fee shall be based on the volume of excavation or fill, whichever is

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greater.

2. Permit Fees. A fee for each grading permit shall be paid to the Building Official at the time of issuance of the permit. Separate permits and fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required elsewhere in this Code.

3. Site Inspection Fee. When the Building Official finds that a visual inspection of the site is necessary to establish drainage requirements for the protection of property, existing buildings, or the proposed construction, a site inspection shall be made during plan check of grading plans. A fee for such inspection shall be paid to the Building Official at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review.

J103.6 Compliance with zoning code.

The Building Official may refuse to issue a grading permit for work on a site if either the proposed grading or the proposed land use for the site shown on the grading plan application does not comply with the provisions of Title 22 – Planning and Zoning – of the Los Angeles County Code.

J103.7 Grading security.

J103.7.1 Scope and purpose.

The Building Official may require a permittee or the owner(s) of the property on which the grading is proposed to occur to provide security as a condition of the issuance of a grading permit for any grading involving more than 1,000 cubic yards (764.6 m 3 ).

Where unusual conditions or special hazards exist, the Building Official may require security for grading involving less than 1,000 cubic yards (764.6 m 3 ). The purpose of the security shall be to guarantee the permittee's obligation to mitigate any hazardous

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conditions, including flood and geotechnical hazards, that may be created if the grading is not completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and to complete any work that the Building Official determines is necessary to bring the property into compliance with this Appendix.

Security required by this Section may include incidental off-site grading on property contiguous with the site to be developed, provided written consent of the owner of such contiguous property is filed with the Building Official.

The Building Official may waive the requirements for security for the following:

1. Grading being done by or for a governmental agency.

2. Grading necessary to remove a geotechnical hazard, where such work is covered by an agreement and security is posted pursuant to the provisions of Title 21 – Subdivisions – of the Los Angeles County Code.

3. Grading on a site, not exceeding a slope of 3 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical, provided such grading as determined by the Building Official will not affect drainage from or to adjacent properties.

4. Filling of holes or depressions, provided such grading will not affect the drainage from or to adjacent properties.

J103.7.2 Form of security.

The security referred to in Section J103.7.1 shall be in one of the following forms:

1. A bond furnished by a corporate surety authorized to do business in this s tate.

2. Cash.

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3. Savings and loan certificates or shares deposited and assigned to the County as provided in Chapter 4.36 of Title 4 – Revenue and Finance – of the Los Angeles County Code.

4. An instrument of credit from a financial institution subject to regulation by the State or federal government and pledging that funds in the amount required by the Building Official are on deposit and guaranteed for payment, or a letter of credit is issued by such a financial institution.

J103.7.3 Amount of security.

The amount of security shall be based on the number of cubic yards of material in either excavation or fill, whichever is greater, and the cost of all drainage or other protective devices or work necessary to eliminate potential flooding and geotechnical hazards. That portion of the security valuation based on the volume of material in either excavation or fill shall be computed as follows:
100,000 cubic yards or less – 50 percent of the estimated cost of grading work.

Over 100,000 cubic yards – 50 percent of the estimated cost of the first 100,000 cubic yards plus 25 percent of the estimated cost of that portion in excess of 100,000 cubic yards.

When the rough grading has been completed in conformance with the requirements of this Code, the Building Official may, at his or her discretion, consent to a proportionate reduction of the security to an amount estimated to be adequate to ensure completion of the grading work, site development, or planting remaining to be performed. The costs referred to in this Section shall be as estimated by the Building

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Official.

J103.7.4 Conditions.

All security shall include conditions that the principal shall:

1. Comply with all of the provisions of this Code, applicable laws, and ordinances;

2. Comply with all of the terms and conditions of the grading permit; and

3. Complete all of the work authorized by the permit.

J103.7.5 Term of security.

The term of each security shall begin upon the filing with the Building Official, and the security shall remain in effect until the work authorized by the grading permit is completed and approved by the Building Official.

J103.7.6 Default procedures.

In the event any grading for which a permit has been issued is not completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications for said work or with all terms and conditions of the grading permit, the Building Official may declare that a default has occurred. The Building Official shall give notice thereof to the principal and surety or financial institution executing the security, or to the owner in the case of a cash bond or assignment.

The Building Official may thereafter determine the work that is necessary to mitigate any hazardous or unsafe conditions on the site and cause such work to be performed.

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Where the security consists of a bond or instrument of credit, the surety or financial institution executing the security shall be responsible for the payment of all costs and expenses incurred by the Building Official in causing such work to be performed, up to the full amount of the security. In the case of cash security or assignment, the Building Official may pay all costs and expenses incurred in causing such work to be performed from the funds deposited and return any unused portion of such deposit or funds to the person making said deposit or assignment.

J103.7.7 Right of entry.

The Building Official or the authorized representative of any surety company or fi nancial institution furnishing the security shall have access to the premises described in the permit for the purpose of inspecting the work.

In the event of default, as described in Section J103.7.6, the surety or financial institution furnishing the security, or the Building Official, or any person employed or engaged on the behalf of any of these parties, shall have the right to go upon the premises to perform the mitigation work, as described in Section J103.7.6.

Neither the permittee, owner, or any other person shall interfere with or obstruct the ingress into or egress from any such premises of any authorized representative of the surety or financial institution executing the security or the Building Official engaged to perform the mitigation work, as described in Section J103.7.6.

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SECTION 73. Figure J103.2 is hereby added to read as follows:

FIGURE J103.2

GRADING EXEMPTION CASES
SECTION 74. Section J104 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION J104 PERMIT APPLICATION AND SUBMITTALS
J104.1 Submittal requirements.

In addition to the provisions of Section 105.3 and 1.8.4, as applicable106.4, the applicant shall state the estimated quantities of excavation and fillfollowing:

1. The estimated quantities of excavation, fill, borrow, removal, or combination thereof.

2. The proposed land use for the site on which the grading is to be performed.

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J104.2 Site plan requirements.

In addition to the provisions of Section 107106, a grading plan shall show the existing grade and finished grade in contour intervals of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work and show in detail that it complies with the requirements of this cCode. The plans shall show the existing grade on adjoining properties in sufficient detail to identify how grade changes will conform to the requirements of this c Code.

J104.2.1 Grading designation.

Grading in excess of 5,000 cubic yards (3,825 m 3 ), or that is proposed to support any structure, shall be designated as "engineered grading." All engineered grading shall be performed in accordance with an approved grading plan and specifications prepared by a Civil Engineer, unless otherwise required by the Building Official.

Grading involving less than 5,000 cubic yards (3,825 m 3 ), and that will not support any structure, shall be designated "regular grading" unless the permittee chooses to have the grading be designated as engineered grading, or the Building Official determines that, due to the existence of special conditions or unusual hazards, the grading should be designated as engineered grading.

J104.2.2 Regular grading requirements.

In addition to the provisions of Sections 106 and J104.2, an application for a regular grading permit shall be accompanied by plans of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work. The plans shall give the location of the work, the name of the owner, and the name of the person who prepared the plan. The plan shall

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include the following information:

1. General vicinity of the proposed site.

2. Limits and depths of cut and fill.

3. Location of any buildings or structures where work is to be performed, and the location of any buildings or structures within 15 feet (4.6 m) of the proposed grading.

4. Contours, flow areas, elevations, or slopes that define existing and proposed drainage patterns.

5. Storm water mitigation measures in accordance with the requirements of Section 106.4.3 of this Code. See Section J110.8 for specific requirements.

6. Location of existing and proposed utilities, drainage facilities, and recorded public and private easements and restricted use areas.

7. Location of all recorded floodways as established by Chapter 11.60 of Title 11 – Health and Safety – of the Los Angeles County Code.

8. Location of all Special Flood Hazard Areas as designated and defined in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

J104.2.3 Engineered grading requirements.

In addition to the provisions of Sections 106 and J104.2, an application for a permit for engineered grading shall be accompanied by plans and specifications and supporting data consisting of a geotechnical report and engineering geology report.

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Specifications shall contain information covering construction and material requirements. Plans shall be drawn to scale on paper and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and shall show in detail that the proposed work will conform to the provisions of this Code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The first sheet of the plans shall depict the location of the proposed work, the name and address of the owner, and the name and address of the person who prepared the plans.

The plans shall include or be accompanied by the following information:

1. General vicinity of the proposed site.

2. Property limits and accurate contours of existing ground and details of terrain and area drainage.

3. Limiting dimensions, elevations, or finish contours to be achieved by the grading, proposed drainage channels, and related construction.

4. Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams, and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work. In addition, a map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area served by any drains.

5. Location of any existing or proposed buildings or structures located on the property on which the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings or structures on adjacent properties that are within 15 feet (4.6 m) of the property or that may be affected by the proposed grading operations.

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6. Recommendations in the geotechnical report and the engineering geology report shall be incorporated into the grading plans or specifications. When approved by the Building Official, specific recommendations contained in the soils engineering report and the engineering geology report, that are applicable to grading, may be included by reference.

7. The dates of the geotechnical and engineering geology reports together with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the firms or individuals who prepared the reports.

8. A statement of the quantities of material to be excavated and/or filled.

Earthwork quantities shall include quantities for geotechnical and geological remediation. In addition, a statement of the quantities of material to be imported or exported from the site.

9. A statement of the estimated starting and completion dates for proposed work.

10. A statement signed by the owner, acknowledging that a Design Engineer, Field Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, and Engineering Geologist, when appropriate, will be employed to perform the services required by this Code, when the Building Official requires that such professional persons be so employed. These acknowledgments shall be on a form furnished by the Building Official.

11. Storm water mitigation measures are required to be shown on the grading plan in accordance with the requirement of Section 106.4.3 of this Code. See Section J110.8 for specific requirements.

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12. A drainage plan for those portions of property proposed to be utilized as a building site (building pad), including elevations of floors with respect to finish site grade and locations of proposed stoops, slabs, and fences that may affect drainage.

13. Location and type of any proposed private sewage disposal system, including the location of the expansion area.

14. Location of existing and proposed utilities, drainage facilities, and recorded public and private easements and restricted use areas.

15. Location of all recorded floodways as established by Chapter 11.60 of Title 11 – Health and Safety – of the Los Angeles County Code.

16. Location of all Special Flood Hazard Areas as designated and defined in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

J104.3 Geotechnical and engineering geology reports.

A geotechnical report prepared by registered design professionals shall be provided. The report shall contain not less than the following:

1. The nature and distribution of existing soils.

2. Conclusions and recommendations for grading procedures.

3. Soil design criteria for any structures or embankments required to accomplish the proposed grading.

4. Where necessary, slope stability studies, and recommendations and conclusions regarding site geology.

The geotechnical report required by Section J104.2.3 shall include data regarding the nature, distribution, and strength of existing soils, conclusions, and

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recommendations for grading procedures and design criteria for corrective measures, including buttress fills, when necessary, and an opinion on the adequacy for the intended use of sites to be developed by the proposed grading as affected by geotechnical factors, including the stability of slopes. All reports shall conform with the requirements of Section 111 and shall be subject to review by the Building Official.

Supplemental reports and data may be required as the Building Official may deem necessary. Recommendations included in the reports and approved by the Building Official shall be incorporated in the grading plan or specifications.

The engineering geology report required by Section J104.2.3 shall include an adequate description of the geology of the site, conclusions, and recommendations regarding the effect of geologic conditions on the proposed development, and an opinion on the adequacy for the intended use of sites to be developed by the proposed grading, as affected by geologic factors. The engineering geology report shall include a geologic map and cross sections utilizing the most recent grading plan as a base. All reports shall conform with the requirements of Section 111 and shall be subject to review by the Building Official. Supplemental reports and data may be required as the Building Official may deem necessary. Recommendations included in the reports and approved by the Building Official shall be incorporated in the grading plan or specifications.

Exception: A geotechnical or engineering geology report is not required where the bBuilding code oOfficial determines that the nature of the work applied for is such that a report is not necessary.

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J104.4 Liquefaction study.

For sites with maximum considered earthquake spectral response accelerations at short periods (S s ) greater than 0.5g as determined by Chapter 11 of ASCE 7, a study of the liquefaction potential of the site shall be provided and the recommendations incorporated in the plans. A geotechnical investigation will be required when the proposed work is a "Project" as defined in Public Resources Code section 2693, and is located in an area designated as a "Seismic Hazard Zone" as defined in section 3722 of Title 14 of the Code of Regulations and on Seismic Hazard Zone Maps issued by the State Geologist under Public Resources Code section 2696.

Exception: A liquefaction study is not required where the bBuilding oOfficial determines from established local data that the liquefaction potential is low.

SECTION 75. Section J105 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION J105 INSPECTIONS
J105.1 General.

Grading Iinspections shall be governed by Section 110, Chapter 1, Division II108 and as indicated herein. Grading operations for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official. In addition, professional inspection of grading operations shall be performed by the Field Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer, and the Engineering Geologist retained to provide such services in accordance with this Section for engineered grading and as required by the Building Official for regular grading.

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J105.2 Special and supplemental inspections.

The special inspection requirements of Section 1705.6 shall apply to work performed under a grading permit where required by the bBuilding oOfficial. In addition to the called inspections specified in Section J105.7, the Building Official may make such other inspections as may be deemed necessary to determine that the work is being performed in conformance with the requirements of this Code. The Building Official may require investigations and reports by an approved soil testing agency, Geotechnical Engineer and/or Engineering Geologist, and Field Engineer. Inspection reports shall be provided when requested in writing by the Building Official.

The Building Official may require continuous inspection of drainage devices by the Field Engineer in accordance with this Section when the Building Official determines that the drainage devices are necessary for the protection of the structures in accordance with Section 110.

J105.3 Field engineer.

The Field Engineer shall provide professional inspection of those parts of the grading project within such engineer's area of technical specialty, oversee and coordinate all field surveys, including setting grade stakes, and provide site inspections during grading operations to ensure the site is graded in accordance with the approved grading plan and the appropriate requirements of this Code. During site grading, and at the completion of both rough grading and final grading, the Field Engineer shall submit statements and reports as required by Sections J105.11 and J105.12. If revised grading plans are required during the course of the work, they shall be prepared by a

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Civil Engineer and approved by the Building Official.

J105.4 Geotechnical engineer.

The Geotechnical Engineer shall provide professional inspection of those parts of the grading project within such engineer's area of technical specialty, which shall include observation during grading and testing for required compaction. The Geotechnical Engineer shall provide sufficient observation during the preparation of the natural ground and placement and compaction of the fill to verify that such work is being performed in accordance with the conditions of the approved plan and the appropriate requirements of this Appendix. If conditions differing from the approved geotechnical e ngineering and engineering geology reports are encountered during grading, the Geotechnical Engineer shall provide revised recommendations to the permittee, the Building Official, and the Field Engineer.

J105.5 Engineering geologist.

The Engineering Geologist shall provide professional inspection of those parts of the grading project within such engineer's area of technical specialty, which shall include professional inspection of the bedrock excavation to determine if conditions encountered are in conformance with the approved report. If conditions differing from the approved engineering geology report are encountered, the Engineering Geologist shall provide revised recommendations to the Geotechnical Engineer.

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J105.6 Permittee.

The permittee shall be responsible for ensuring that the grading is performed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and in conformance with the provisions of this Code. The permittee shall engage project consultants, if required under the provisions of this Code, to provide professional inspections on a timely basis.

The permittee shall act as a coordinator between the project consultants, the contractor, and the Building Official. In the event of changed conditions, the permittee shall be responsible for informing the Building Official of such change and shall provide revised plans for approval.

J105.7 Required inspections.

The permittee shall call for and schedule an inspection by the Building Official at the following various stages of work and shall obtain the approval of the Building Official prior to proceeding to the next stage of work:

Pre-grade – Before any construction or grading activities occur at the site. The permittee shall ensure that all project consultants are present at the pre-grade inspection.

Initial grade – When the site has been cleared of vegetation and unapproved fill, and has been scarified, benched, or otherwise prepared for fill. No fill shall have been placed prior to this inspection.

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top of the slopes, and the statements required by Section J105.12 have been received.

Final grade – When grading has been completed, all drainage devices necessary to drain the building pad have been installed, slope planting has been established, irrigation systems have been installed, and the as-built plans and required statements and reports have been submitted.

J105.8 Notification of noncompliance.

If, in the course of fulfilling their respective duties under this Appendix, the Field Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer, or the Engineering Geologist determines that the work is not being done in conformance with this Appendix or the approved grading plans, the Field Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer, or the Engineering Geologist shall immediately report, in writing, the discrepancies and the recommended corrective measures to the permittee and to the Building Official.

J105.9 Transfer of responsibility.

If the Field Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer, or the Engineering Geologist of record is changed at any time after the grading plans required pursuant to Section J104.2.2 or J104.2.3 have been approved by the Building Official, the permittee shall immediately provide written notice of such change to the Building Official. The Building Official may stop the grading from commencing or continuing until the permittee has identified a replacement and the replacement has agreed in writing to assume responsibility for those parts of the grading project that are within the replacement's area of technical competence.

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J105.10 Non-inspected grading.

No person shall own, use, occupy, or maintain any non-inspected grading. For the purposes of this Code, non-inspected grading shall be defined as any grading for which a grading permit was first obtained, pursuant to Section J103, above, but which has progressed beyond any point requiring inspection and approval by the Building Official without such inspection and approval having been obtained.

J105.11 Routine field inspections and reports.

Unless otherwise directed by the Building Official, the Field Engineer for all engineered grading projects shall prepare routine inspection reports and shall file these reports with the Building Official as follows:

1. Bi-weekly during all times when grading of 400 cubic yards or more per week is occurring on the site;

2. Monthly, at all other times; and

3. At any time when requested in writing by the Building Official.

Such reports shall certify to the Building Official that the Field Engineer has inspected the grading site and related activities and has found them in compliance with the approved grading plans and specifications, this Code, all grading permit conditions, and all other applicable ordinances and requirements. The reports shall conform to a standard "Report of Grading Activities" form, which shall be provided by the Building Official.

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J105.12 Completion of work.

Upon completion of the rough grading work and at the final completion of the work, the following reports and drawings and supplements thereto are required for engineered grading or when professional inspection is otherwise required by the Building Official:

1. An "as-built" grading plan prepared by the Field Engineer retained to provide such services in accordance with Section J105.3 showing all plan revisions as approved by the Building Official. This shall include original ground surface elevations, as-built ground surface elevations, lot drainage patterns, and the locations and elevations of surface drainage facilities and the outlets of subsurface drains. As-built locations, elevations, and details of subsurface drains shall be shown as reported by the Geotechnical Engineer.

The as-built grading plan shall be accompanied by a certification by the Field Engineer that to the best of his or her knowledge, the work within the Field Engineer's area of responsibility was done in accordance with the final approved grading plan.

2. A report prepared by the Geotechnical Engineer retained to provide such services in accordance with Section J105.4, including locations and elevations of field density tests, summaries of field and laboratory tests, other substantiating data, and comments on any changes made during grading and their effect on the recommendations made in the approved geotechnical engineering investigation report.

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is in accordance with the approved geotechnical engineering report and applicable provisions of this Appendix. The report shall contain a finding regarding the safety of the completed grading and any proposed structures against hazard from landslide, settlement, or slippage.

3. A report prepared by the Engineering Geologist retained to provide such services in accordance with Section J105.5, including a final description of the geology of the site and any new information disclosed during the grading and the effect of such new information, if any, on the recommendations incorporated in the approved grading plan. The report shall contain a certification by the Engineering Geologist that, to the best of his or her knowledge, the work within the Engineering Geologist's area of responsibility is in accordance with the approved engineering geology report and applicable provisions of this Appendix. The report shall contain a finding regarding the safety of the completed grading and any proposed structures against hazard from landslide, settlement, or slippage. The report shall contain a final as-built geologic map and cross-sections depicting all the information collected prior to and during grading.

4. The grading contractor shall certify, on a form prescribed by the Building Official, that the grading conforms to said as-built plan and the approved specifications.

5. When a landscape permit is required by Section 490.1 of the California Department of Water Resources Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, the Landscape Architect shall certify on a form prescribed by the Building Official that the landscaping conforms to approved landscape plans and specifications.

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J105.13 Notification of completion.

The permittee shall notify the Building Official when the grading operation is ready for final inspection. Final approval shall not be given until all work, including installation of all drainage facilities and their protective devices, and all erosion-control measures, have been completed in accordance with the final approved grading plan, and all required reports have been submitted and approved.

J105.14 Change of ownership.

Unless otherwise required by the Building Official, when a grading permit has been issued on a site and the owner sells the property prior to final grading approval, the new property owner shall be required to obtain a new grading permit.

SECTION 76. Section J106.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

J106.1 Maximum cut slope.

The slope of cut surfaces shall be not steeper than is safe for the intended use, and shall be not more than one unit vertical in two units horizontal (50-percent slope) unless the owner or the owner's authorized agent furnishes a geotechnical or an engineering geology report, or both, justifying a steeper slope. The reports must contain a statement by the Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist that the site was investigated and an opinion that a steeper slope will be stable and will not create a hazard to public or private property, in conformance with the requirements of Section 111. The Building Official may require the slope of the cut surfaces to be flatter in slope than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50-percent slope) if the Building Official finds it necessary for the stability and safety of the slope.

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Exceptions:

1. A cut surface shall be permitted to be at a slope of 1.5 units horizontal to one unit vertical (67-percent slope) provided that all of the following are met:

1.1. It is not intended to support structures or surcharges.

1.2. It is adequately protected against erosion.

1.3. It is no more than 8 feet (2438 mm) in height.

1.4. It is approved by the bBuilding code oOfficial.

1.5. Ground water is not encountered.

2. A cut surface in bedrock shall be permitted to be at a slope of 1 unit horizontal to 1 unit vertical (100 percent slope).

SECTION 77. Section J107 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION J107 FILLS
J107.1 General.

Unless otherwise recommended in the geotechnical report, fills shall comply with the provisions of this sSection.

Exception: The Building Official may permit a deviation from the provisions of this Appendix for minor fills not intended to support structures, where no geotechnical report has been prepared.

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J107.2 Surface Preparation.

Fill slopes shall not be constructed on natural slopes steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope). The ground surface shall be prepared to receive fill by removing vegetation, topsoil, and other unsuitable materials (including any existing fill that does not meet the requirements of this Appendix), and scarifying the ground to provide a bond with the fill material.

Subdrains shall be provided under all fills placed in natural drainage courses and in other locations where seepage is evident, except where the Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist recommends otherwise. Such sub-drainage systems shall be of a material and design approved by the Geotechnical Engineer and acceptable to the Building Official. The Geotechnical Engineer shall provide continuous inspection during the process of subdrain installations. The location of the subdrains shall be shown on a plan prepared by the Geotechnical Engineer. Excavations for the subdrains shall be inspected by the Engineering Geologist when such subdrains are included in the recommendations of the Engineering Geologist.

J107.3 Benching.

Where existing grade is at a slope steeper than one unit vertical in five units horizontal (20-percent slope) and the depth of the fill exceeds 5 feet (1524 mm), benching shall be provided into sound bedrock or other competent material as determined by the Geotechnical Engineer in accordance with Figure J107.3, or as determined by the Geotechnical Engineer. When fill is to be placed over a cut, Aa key shall be provided that is not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width and 2 feet (610 mm) in

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depth. The area beyond the toe of fill shall be sloped for sheet overflow or a paved drain shall be constructed thereon. The Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist, or both, shall inspect and approve the cut as being suitable for the foundation and placement of fill material before any fill material is placed on the excavation. . . .

J107.4 Fill material.

Fill material shall not include organic, frozen, or other deleterious materials. R ock or similar irreducible material greater than 12 inches (305 mm) in any dimension shall not be included in fills.

Exception: The Building Official may permit placement of larger rock when the Geotechnical Engineer properly devises and recommends a method of placement, and continuously inspects the placement and approves the fill stability. The following requirements shall also apply:

1. Prior to issuance of the grading permit, potential rock disposal areas shall be delineated on the grading plan.

2. Rock sizes greater than 12 inches (0.3 m) in maximum dimension shall be 10 feet (3.0 m) or more below grade, measured vertically.

3. Rocks shall be placed so as to assure filling of all voids with well-graded soil.

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4. The reports submitted by the Geotechnical Engineer shall acknowledge the placement of the oversized material and whether the work was performed in accordance with the engineer's recommendations and the approved plans.

5. The location of oversized rock dispersal areas shall be shown on the asbuilt plan.

J107.5 Compaction.

All fill material shall be compacted to a minimum of 90 percent of maximum density as determined by ASTM D1557, Modified Proctor, in lifts not exceeding 12 inches (305 mm) in depth within 40 feet (12.2 m) below finished grade and 93 percent of maximum dry density deeper than 40 feet (12.2 m) below finished grade, unless a lower relative compaction (not less than 90 percent of maximum dry density) is justified by the Geotechnical Engineer and approved by the Building Official. Where ASTM D 1557, Modified Proctor, is not applicable, a test acceptable to the Building Official shall be used.

Field density shall be determined by a method acceptable to the Building Official.

However, not less than ten percent of the required density tests, uniformly distributed, shall be obtained by the Sand Cone Method.

Fill slopes steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50-percent slope) shall be constructed by the placement of soil a sufficient distance beyond the proposed finish slope to allow compaction equipment to operate at the outer surface limits of the final slope surface. The excess fill is to be removed prior to completion or rough grading. Other construction procedures may be utilized when it is first shown to the

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satisfaction of the Building Official that the angle of slope, construction method, and other factors will comply with the intent of this Section.

J107.6 Maximum slope.

The slope of fill surfaces shall be not steeper than is safe for the intended use.

Fill slopes steeper than one unit vertical in two units horizontal (50-percent slope) shall be justified by a geotechnical reports or engineering dataconforming to the requirements of Section 111, containing a statement by the Geotechnical Engineer that the site has been investigated and an opinion that a steeper fill slope will be stable and will not create a hazard to public or private property. Substantiating calculations and supporting data may be required where the Building Official determines that such information is necessary to verify the stability and safety of the proposed slope. The Building Official may require the fill slope to be constructed with a face flatter in slope than 2 units hor izontal to 1 unit vertical (50-percent slope) if the Building Official finds it necessary for stability and safety of the slope.

J107.7 Slopes to receive fill.

Where fill is to be placed above the top of an existing slope steeper than 3 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (33-percent slope), the toe of the fill shall be set back from the top edge of the existing slope a minimum distance of 6 feet (1.8 m) measured horizontally or such other distance as may be specifically recommended by a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist and approved by the Building Official.

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J107.8 Inspection of fill.

For engineered grading, the Geotechnical Engineer shall provide sufficient inspections during the preparation of the natural ground and the placement and compaction of the fill to ensure that the work is performed in accordance with the conditions of plan approval and the appropriate requirements of this Appendix. In addition to the above, the Geotechnical Engineer shall provide continuous inspection during the entire fill placement and compaction of fills that will exceed a vertical height or depth of 30 feet (9.1 m) or result in a slope surface steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50-percent slope).

J107.9 Testing of fills.

Sufficient tests of the fill soils shall be made to determine the density and to verify compliance of the soil properties with the design requirements. This includes soil types and shear strengths in accordance with Section J111 Referenced Standards.

SECTION 78. Section J108 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION J108 SETBACKS
J108.1 General.

Cut and fill slopes shall be set back from the property lines in accordance with this sSection. Setback dimensions shall be measured perpendicular to the property line and shall be as shown in Figure J108.1, unless substantiating data is submitted justifying reduced setbacks, and reduced setbacks are recommended in a geotechnical engineering and engineering geology report approved by the Building Official.

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J108.2 Top of slope
The setback at the top of a cut slope shall be not less than that shown in Figure J108.1, or than is required to accommodate any required interceptor drains, whichever is greater. For graded slopes, the property line between adjacent lots shall be at the apex of the berm at the top of the slope. Property lines between adjacent lots shall not be located on a graded slope steeper than 5 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (20- percent slope).

J108.3 Toe of fill Sslope protection.

The setback from the toe of a fill slope shall not be less than that shown by F igure J108.1. Where required to protect adjacent properties at the toe of a slope from adverse effects of the grading, additional protection, approved by the bBuilding oOfficial, shall be included. Examples of such protection may include but shall not be limited to:

1. Setbacks greater than those required by Figure J108.1.

2. Provisions for retaining walls or similar construction.

3. Erosion protection of the fill slopes.

4. Provision for the control of surface waters.

J108.4 Alternate setbacks.

The Building Official may approve alternate setbacks if he or she determines that no hazard to life or property will be created or increased. The Building Official may require an investigation and recommendation by a qualified engineer or Engineering Geologist to justify any proposed alternate setback.

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SECTION 79. Figure J108.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

FIGURE J108.1

DRAINAGESETBACK DIMENSIONS
SECTION 80. Section J109 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION J109 DRAINAGE AND TERRACING
J109.1 General.

Unless otherwise recommended by a registered design professionallicensed Civil Engineer and approved by the Building Official, drainage facilities and terracing shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this sSection J109.2 for all cut and fill slopes 3 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (33-percent slope) and steeper.

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EXCEPTION: Drainage facilities and terracing need not be provided where the ground slope is not steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33-percent slope).

For slopes flatter than 3 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (33-percent slope) and steeper than 5 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (20-percent slope), a paved swale or ditch shall be installed at 30-foot (9.1 m) vertical intervals to control surface drainage and debris. Swales shall be sized based on contributory area and have adequate capacity to convey intercepted waters to the point of disposal as defined in Section J109.5. Swales must be paved with reinforced concrete not less than 3 inches (0.08 m ) in thickness, reinforced with 6-inch (0.2 m) by 6-inch (0.2 m) No. 10 by No. 10 welded wire fabric or equivalent reinforcing centered in the concrete slab or an equivalent approved by the Building Official. Swales must have a minimum flow line depth of 1 foot (0.3 m) and a minimum paved width of 18 inches (0.5 m). Swales shall have a minimum gradient of not less than 5 percent. There shall be no reduction in grade along the direction of flow unless the velocity of flow is such that slope debris will remain in suspension on the reduced grade.

J109.2 Drainage Tterraces.

Drainage Tterraces not less than 6 feet (1829 mm)8 feet (2.4 m) in width shall be established at not more than 30-foot (9144 mm) vertical intervals on all cut or fill slopes to control surface drainage and debris. Suitable access shall be provided to allow for cleaning and maintenance.

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approximately mid-height, shall be at least 12 feet (3658 mm) in width.

Swales or ditches shall be provided on terraces. They shall have a minimum gradient of one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope) and shall be paved with concrete not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in thickness, or with other materials suitable to the application. They shall have a depth not less than 12 inches (305 mm) and a width not less than 5 feet (1524 mm).

A single run of swale or ditch shall not collect runoff from a tributary area exceeding 13,500 square feet (1256 m2) (projected) without discharging into a down drainWhen only one terrace is required, it shall be at mid-height. For cut or fill slopes greater than 100 feet (30.5 m) and up to 120 feet (36.6 m) in vertical height, one terrace at approximately mid-height shall be 20 feet (6.1 m) in width. Terrace widths and spacing for cut and fill slopes greater than 120 feet (36.6 m) in height shall be designed by the Civil Engineer and approved by the Building Official. Suitable access shall be provided to permit proper cleaning and maintenance.

Drainage swales on terraces shall have a longitudinal grade of not less than 5 percent nor more than 12 percent and a minimum depth of 1 foot (0.3 m) at the flow line. There shall be no reduction in grade along the direction of flow unless the velocity of flow is such that slope debris will remain in suspension on the reduced grade.

Drainage swales must be paved with reinforced concrete not less than 3 inches (0.8 m) in thickness, reinforced with 6-inch (0.2 m) by 6-inch (0.2 m) No. 10 by No. 10 welded wire fabric or equivalent reinforcing centered in the concrete slab or an approved equal paving. Drainage swales shall have a minimum depth at the deepest point of 1 foot (

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0.3 m) and a minimum paved width of 5 feet (1.5 m). Drainage swales on terraces shall be sized based on contributory area and have adequate capacity to convey intercepted waters to the point of disposal as defined in Section J109.5. Downdrains or drainage outlets shall be provided at approximately 300 foot (91.4 m) intervals along the drainage terrace or at equivalent locations. Down drains and drainage outlets shall be of approved materials and of adequate capacity to convey the intercepted waters to the point of disposal as defined in Section J109.5.

J109.3 Interceptor drains and overflow protection.

Berms, Iinterceptor drains, swales, or other devices shall be installed along the top of cut slopes receiving drainage from a tributary width greater than 40 feet (12 192 mm), measured horizontallyto prevent surface waters from overflowing onto and damaging the face of a slope. Berms used for slope protection shall not be less than 12 inches (0.3 m) above the level of the pad and shall slope back at least 4 feet (1.2 m) from the top of the slope.

Interceptor drains shall be installed along the top of graded slopes greater than 5 feet in height receiving drainage from a slope with a tributary width greater than 30 feet (9.1 m), measured horizontally. They shall have a minimum depth of 1 foot (305 mm) and a minimum width of 3 feet (915 mm). The slope shall be approved by the bBuilding oOfficial, but shall be not less than one unit vertical in 50 units horizontal (2-percent slope). The drain shall be paved with concrete not less than 3 inches (76mm) in thickness, or by other materials suitable to the application, and reinforced as required for drainage terraces. Discharge from the drain shall be accomplished in a manner to

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prevent erosion and shall be approved by the bBuilding oOfficial. . . .

J109.5 Disposal.

All drainage facilities shall be designed to convey waters to the nearestpracticable street, storm drain, or natural watercourse or drainage way approved by the Building Official or other appropriate governmental agency, provided that the discharge of such waters at that location will not create or increase a hazard to life or property.

Erosion of the ground in the area of discharge shall be prevented by installation of nonerosive down drains or other devices. Desilting basins, filter barriers, or other methods, as approved by the Building Official, shall be utilized to remove sediments from surface waters before such waters are allowed to enter streets, storm drains, or natural watercourses. If the drainage device discharges onto natural ground, riprap or a similar energy dissipator may be required.

Building pads shall have a minimum drainage gradient of 2 percent toward an approved drainage facility or a public street unless otherwise directed by the Building Official. A lesser slope may be approved by the Building Official for sites graded in relatively flat terrain, or where special drainage provisions are made, when the Building Official finds such modification will not result in a hazard to life or property.

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SECTION 81. Section J110 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION J110 SLOPE PLANTING AND EROSION CONTROL
J110.1 General.

The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and maintained to control erosion. This control shall be permitted to consist of effective planting, erosion control blankets, soil stabilizers, or other means as approved by the Building Official.

Exception: Erosion control measures need not be provided on cut slopes not subject to erosion due to the erosion-resistant character of the materials, as approved by the Project Consultants to the satisfaction of the Building Official. . . .

J110.3 Planting.

The surface of all cut slopes more than 5 feet (1.5 m) in height and fill slopes more than 3 feet (0.9 m) in height shall be protected against damage from erosion by planting with grass or ground cover plants. Slopes exceeding 15 feet (4.6 m) in vertical height shall also be planted with shrubs, spaced at not to exceed 10 feet (3 m) on center, or trees, spaced at not to exceed 20 feet (6.1 m) on center; or a combination of shrubs and trees at an equivalent spacing, in addition to grass or ground cover plants.

The plants selected and planting methods used shall be suitable for the soil and climatic conditions of the site.

Plant material shall be selected that will produce a coverage of permanent planting to effectively control erosion. Consideration shall be given to deep-rooted plant material needing limited watering, maintenance, high root to shoot ratio, wind

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susceptibility, and fire-retardant characteristics. All plant materials must be approved by the Building Official.

Planting may be modified for the site if specific recommendations are provided by both the Geotechnical Engineer and a Landscape Architect. Specific recommendations must consider soils and climatic conditions, irrigation requirements, planting methods, fire-retardant characteristics, water efficiency, maintenance needs, and other regulatory requirements. Recommendations must include a finding that the alternative planting will provide a permanent and effective method of erosion control. Modifications to planting must be approved by the Building Official prior to installation.

J110.4 Irrigation.

Slopes required to be planted by Section J110.3 shall be provided with an approved system of irrigation that is designed to cover all portions of the slope.

Irrigation system plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Building Official prior to installation. A functional test of the system may be required.

For slopes less than 20 feet (6.1 m) in vertical height, hose bibs to permit hand watering will be acceptable if such hose bibs are installed at conveniently accessible locations where a hose no longer than 50 feet (15.2 m) is necessary for irrigation.

Irrigation requirements may be modified for the site if specific recommendations are provided by both the Geotechnical Engineer and a Landscape Architect. Specific recommendations must consider soils and climatic conditions, plant types, planting methods, fire-retardant characteristics, water efficiency, maintenance needs, and other regulatory requirements. Recommendations must include a finding that the alternative

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irrigation method will sustain the proposed planting and provide a permanent and effective method of erosion control. Modifications for irrigation systems must be approved by the Building Official prior to installation.

J110.5 Plans and specifications.

Planting and irrigation plans shall be submitted for slopes that are required to be planted and irrigated pursuant to Sections J110.3 and J110.4. Except as otherwise required by the Building Official for minor grading, the plans for slopes 20 feet (6.1 m) or more in vertical height shall be prepared and signed by a Civil Engineer or Landscape A rchitect. If requested by the Building Official, planting and irrigation details shall be included on the grading plan.

J110.6 Rodent control.

Fill slopes shall be protected from potential slope damage by a preventative program of rodent control.

J110.7 Release of security.

The planting and irrigation systems required by this Section shall be installed as soon as practical after rough grading. Prior to final approval of grading and before the release of the grading security, the planting shall be well established and growing on the slopes, and there shall be evidence of an effective rodent control program.

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J110.8 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) compliance.

J110.8.1 General.

All grading plans and permits and the owner of any property on which such grading is performed shall comply with the provisions of this Section for NPDES compliance.

All best management practices shall be installed before grading begins or as instructed in writing by the Building Official for unpermitted grading as defined by Section J103.3. As grading progresses, all best management practices shall be updated as necessary to prevent erosion and to control construction-related pollutants from discharging from the site. All best management practices shall be maintained in good working order to the satisfaction of the Building Official until final grading approval has been granted by the Building Official and all permanent drainage and erosion control systems, if required, are in place. Failure to comply with this Section is subject to "Noncompliance Penalties" pursuant to Section J110.8.5. Payment of a penalty shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work.

J110.8.2 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

The Building Official may require a SWPPP. The SWPPP shall contain details of best management practices, including desilting basins or other temporary drainage or control measures, or both, as may be necessary to control construction-related pollutants that originate from the site as a result of construction-related activities. When

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the Building Official requires a SWPPP, no grading permit shall be issued until the SWPPP has been submitted to and approved by the Building Official.

For unpermitted grading as defined by Section J103.3, upon written request, a SWPPP in compliance with the provisions of this Section and Section 106.4.3 for NPDES compliance shall be submitted to the Building Official. Failure to comply with this Section is subject to "Noncompliance Penalties" per Section J110.8.5. Payment of a penalty shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work.

J110.8.3 Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCP).

Where a grading permit is issued and the Building Official determines that the grading will not be completed prior to November 1, the owner of the site on which the grading is being performed shall, on or before October 1, file or cause to be filed with the Building Official an ESCP. The ESCP shall include specific best management practices to minimize the transport of sediment and protect public and private property from the effects of erosion, flooding, or the deposition of mud, debris, or constructionrelated pollutants. The best management practices shown on the ESCP shall be installed on or before October 15. The plans shall be revised annually or as required by the Building Official to reflect the current site conditions.

The ESCP shall be accompanied by an application for plan checking services and plan-checking fees in an amount determined by the Building Official, up to but not exceeding 10 percent of the original grading permit fee.

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Failure to comply with this Section is subject to "Noncompliance Penalties" pursuant to Section J110.8.5. Payment of a penalty shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work.

J110.8.4 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), effect of noncompliance.

Should the owner fail to submit the SWPPP or the ESCP as required by Section J110.8, or fail to install the best management practices, it shall be deemed that a default has occurred under the conditions of the grading permit security. The Building Official may thereafter enter the property for the purpose of installing, by County forces or by other means, the drainage, erosion control, and other devices shown on the approved plans, or if there are no approved plans, as the Building Official may deem necessary to protect adjoining property from the effects of erosion, flooding, or the deposition of mud, debris, or constructed-related pollutants.

The Building Official shall also have the authority to impose and collect the penalties imposed by Section J110.8.5. Payment of a penalty shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work.

J110.8.5 Noncompliance penalties.

The amount of the penalties shall be as follows:

1. If a SWPPP or an ESCP is not submitted as prescribed in Sections J110.8.2 and J110.8.3:

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Grading Permit Volume Penalty
1-10,000 cubic yards (1-7645.5 m 3 ) $50.00 per day
10,001-100,000 cubic yards (7646.3-76455 m 3 ) $250.00 per day More than 100,000 cubic yards (76455 m 3 ) $500.00 per day

2. If the best management practices for storm water pollution prevention and wet weather erosion control, as approved by the Building Official, are not installed as prescribed in this Section J110.8:

Grading Permit Volume Penalty
1-10,000 cubic yards (1-7645.5 m 3 ) $100.00 per day
10,001-100,000 cubic yards (7646.3-76455 m 3 ) $250.00 per day More than 100,000 cubic yards (76455 m 3 ) $500.00 per day NOTE: See Section 108 for inspection request requirements.

SECTION 82. Section J111 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION J111 REFERENCED STANDARDS
J111.1 General. See Table J111.1 for standards that are referenced in various sections of this appendix. Standards are listed by the standard identification with the effective date, standard title, and the section or sections of this appendix that reference the standard.

TABLE J111.1 – REFERENCED STANDARDS
ASTM D1557-12E1 Test Method for Laboratory Compaction
Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort
[56,000 ft-lb/ft 3 (2,700kN-m/m 3 )].

J 107.5
ASCE/SEI 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
J104.4

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These regulations establish minimum standards and are not intended to prevent the use of alternate materials, methods, or means of conforming to such standards, provided such alternate has been approved by the Building Official.

The Building Official shall approve such an alternate provided they determine that the alternate is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Code in quality, strength, effectiveness, durability, and safety.

The Building Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims regarding the alternate.

The standards listed below are recognized standards. Compliance with these recognized standards shall be prima facie evidence of compliance with the standards set forth in Sections J104 and J107.

ASTM D 1557
– Latest
Revision
Laboratory Characteristics Compaction of Soil Using
Modified Effort J107.5
ASTM D 1556
– Latest
Revision
Density and Unit Weight of Soils In Place by the
Sand Cone Method
J104.2.3,
J104.3 and
J107.9
ASTM D 2167
– Latest
Revision
Density and Unit Weight of Soils In Place by the
Rubber Balloon Method
J104.2.3
J104.3 and
J107.9
ASTM D 2937
– Latest
Revision
Density of Soils in Place by the Drive Cylinder
Method
J104.2.3
J104.3 and
J107.9
ASTM D 2922
– Latest
Revision
Density of Soil and Soil Aggregate In Place by
Nuclear Methods
J104.2.3
J104.3 and
J107.9
ASTM D 3017
– Latest
Revision
Water Content of Soil and Rock in Place by
Nuclear Methods
J104.2.3,
J104.3 and
J107.9

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SECTION 83. Section Q101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Q101.1 Scope.

This appendix shall be applicableapplies to emergency housing and emergency housing facilities, as defined in Section Q102, when and to the extent that the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors ("Board") finds, by motion, resolution, or otherwise, that this appendix applies to a specific state of emergency, local emergency, or declaration of shelter crisis.

SECTION 84. Section Q102.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Q102.1 General.
. . .

ENFORCING AGENCY. The Building Official as defined in Section 104.3 of this Code.
. . .

SECTION 85. Section Q103.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Q103.1 General.

Emergency sleeping cabins, emergency transportable housing units, membrane structures and tents constructed and/or assembled in accordance with this appendix, shall be occupied only during the duration of the declaration of state of emergency, local emergency, or shelter crisis.
. . .

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SECTION 86. Section Q103.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Q103.4 Fire and life safety requirements not addressed in this appendix.

If not otherwise addressed in this appendix, fire and life safety measures, including, but not limited to, means of egress, fire separation, fire sprinklers, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide alarms, shall be determined and enforced by the enforcing agency in consultation with the County Departments of Public Health, Fire, and other pertinent County departments, as applicable.

SECTION 87. Section Q106.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Q106.1 General.
. . .

Tents and membrane structures shall be provided with means of ventilation (natural and/or mechanical) allowing for adequate air replacement, as determined by the enforcing agency.

SECTION 88. Section Q107.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Q107.1 General.

Emergency housing shall comply with the applicable requirements in Chapter 11B and/or the US Access Board Final Guidelines for Emergency Transportable Housing as determined by the enforcing agency.
. . .

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SECTION 89. Section Q110.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

Q110.1.1 Backflow prevention.

Backflow prevention devices shall be provided in accordance with Section 602.3 of the Plumbing Code.

SECTION 90. Section Q110.1.2 is hereby added to read as follows:

Q110.1.2 Drinking fountains.

An adequate number of drinking fountains, bottle fillers, or drinking facilities shall be provided as determined by the enforcing agency.

SECTION 91 Section Q110.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Q110.3 Toilet and bathing facilities.
. . .

The maximum travel distance from any sleeping and/or living area to the toilet facility shall not exceed 300 feet (91.4 m) or as determined by the enforcing agency.

SECTION 92. The provisions of this ordinance contain various changes, modifications, and additions to the 2025 California Building Code. Some of those changes are administrative in nature in that they do not constitute changes or modifications to requirements contained in the building standards published in the California Building Standards Code.

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, the Board of Supervisors hereby expressly finds that all of the changes and modifications to requirements contained in the building standards published in the California Building Standards Code that are contained in this ordinance are reasonably

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necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions in the County of Los Angeles due to the potential for seismic activity in the region, topographical conditions that contribute to the spread of wild fires, and climatic conditions that impact air quality and increase the risk of wild fires. In addition, the Board of Supervisors expressly finds that these changes and modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications previously filed with the California Building Standards Commission by the County of Los Angeles and which were in effect as of September 30, 2025, or relate to home hardening. Without limiting the foregoing, the County makes additional findings herein:

BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
Code
Section
Condition Explanation of Amendment
113.5,
113.5.1,
113.5.2
Administrative This is an administrative amendment to clarify that structures meeting the conditions specified and
affected by the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fire are
not required under the Alquist-Priolo Act to conduct
an active fault study.
701A.1
701A.2
Climatic Clarifies the application of Chapter 5 of the
California Wildland Interface Code to harden
additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings.

Many areas of the County have been designated as
Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to the increased risk
of fire caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry
vegetation. Additions, alterations, and/or relocated
buildings have the same fire risk as new buildings.
701A.3
701A.5
701A.6
Climatic Disallows the use of wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in the County caused
by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation in
high fire severity zones in order to further harden
residential buildings against fire risk.
701A.7 Climatic Disallows the use of Class B wood-shingle/woodshake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in the County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and

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dry vegetation in high fire severity zones in order to
further harden residential buildings against fire risk. 1031.2.1 Geological The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed
over and near a vast array of earthquake fault
systems capable of producing major earthquakes,
similar to or exceeding the geologic activities
occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

The proposed amendment is intended to prevent
occupants from being trapped in a building and to
allow rescue workers to easily enter after an
earthquake.

Table
1507.3.7
Geological Table amended to require proper anchorage for clay or concrete tiles from sliding or rotating due to the
increased risk of significant earthquakes in the
County. This amendment incorporates the design
provisions developed based on detailed study of the
1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes.
1613.8
and
1613.8.1
Geological Observed damages to one- and two-family dwellings of light frame construction after the Northridge
Earthquake may have been partially attributed to
vertical irregularities common to this type of
occupancy and construction. In an effort to improve
quality of construction and incorporate lesson
learned from studies after the Northridge
Earthquake, the proposed modification to ASCE 7-
22, Section 12.2.3.1, Exception 3, by limiting the
number of stories and height of the structure to two
stories will significantly minimize the impact of
vertical irregularities and concentration of inelastic
behavior from mixed structural systems. This
proposed amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of
significant earthquakes in the County.
1613.8.2 Geological A joint Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC), Los Angeles County and Los
Angeles City Task Force investigated the
performance of concrete and masonry construction
with flexible wood diaphragm failures after the
Northridge earthquake. It was concluded at that

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time that continuous ties are needed at specified
spacing to control cross grain tension in the interior
of the diaphragm. Additionally, there was a need to
limit subdiaphragm allowable shear loads to control
combined orthogonal stresses within the diaphragm.

Recognizing the importance and need to continue
the recommendation made by the task force while
taking into consideration the improved performances
and standards for diaphragm construction today, this
proposal increases the continuous tie spacing limit
to 40 ft in lieu of 25 ft and to use 75% of the
allowable code diaphragm shear to determine the
depth of the sub-diaphragm in lieu of the 300 plf and
is deemed appropriate and acceptable. Due to the
frequency of this type of failure during the past
significant earthquakes, various jurisdictions within
the Los Angeles region have taken this additional
step to prevent roof or floor diaphragms from pulling
away from concrete or masonry walls. This
proposed amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles.
1613.8.3 Geological The inclusion of the importance factor in the referenced Section equation has the unintended
consequence of reducing the minimum seismic
separation distance for important facilities such as
hospitals, schools, police, and fire stations from
adjoining structures. The proposal to omit the
importance factor from the referenced equation in
Section 12.8.6 will ensure that a safe seismic
separation distance is provided. This proposed
amendment is a continuation of an amendment
adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
1613.9 Geological
Topographical
Section is added to improve seismic safety of
buildings constructed on or into hillsides. Due to the
local topographical and geological conditions of the
sites within the greater Los Angeles/Long Beach
region and their probabilities for earthquakes, this
technical amendment is required to address and
clarify special needs for buildings constructed on
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Joint Task Force investigated the performance of
hillside building failures after the Northridge
earthquake. Numerous hillside failures resulted in
loss of life and millions of dollars in damage. These
criteria were developed to minimize the damage to
these structures and have been in use by both the
City and County of Los Angeles for several years
with much success. This amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during
previous code adoption cycles.
1613.10 Geological The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed
over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, similar to or
exceeding the geologic activities occurring during
the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed
modification requiring safe design and construction
requirements for ceiling suspension systems to
resist seismic loads is intended to minimize the
amount of damage within a building and therefore
needs to be incorporated into the code to assure
that new buildings and additions to existing buildings
are designed and constructed in accordance with
the scope and objectives of the California Building
Code.
1704.6 Geological
Administrative
The language in section 1704.6 of the California
Building Code permits the owner to employ any
registered design professional to perform structural
observations with minimum guidelines. However, it
is important that the registered design professional
responsible for the structural design has thorough
knowledge of the building he/she designed. By
requiring the registered design professional
responsible for the structural design, or their
designee, who was involved with the design to
observe the construction, the quality of the
observation for major structural elements and
connections that affect the vertical and lateral load
resisting systems of the structure will be greatly
increased. Additional requirements are provided to
help clarify the role and duties of the structural

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observer and the method of reporting and correcting
observed deficiencies to the Building Official. This
amendment is a continuation of an amendment
adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and
is necessary due to the increased risk of significant
earthquakes in the County.
1704.6.1 Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, the language in section
1704.6.1, Item 3, of the California Building Code
would permit many low-rise buildings and structures
with complex structural elements to be constructed
without the benefit of a structural observation. By
requiring a registered design professional to observe
the construction, the quality of the observation for
major structural elements and connections that
affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems
of the structure will be greatly increased. An
exception is provided to permit simple structures and
buildings to be excluded. This amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during
previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary
due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes
in the County.
1705.3 Geological Results from studies after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake indicated that a significant portion of the
damage was attributable to lack of quality control
during construction resulting in poor performance of
the building or structure. Therefore, the amendment
restricts the exceptions to the requirement for
special inspection. This amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during
previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary
due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes
in the County.
1705.13 Geological In Southern California, very few detached one- or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories
above grade plane are built as "box-type" structures
specially for those in hillside areas and near the
oceanfront. Many with steel moment frames or
braced frames, and/or cantilevered columns, can still
be shown as "regular" structures by calculations.

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With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings
and structures in this region, the language in s
ection 1705.13, Item 3, of the California Building
Code would permit many detached one- or twofamily dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane with complex structural elements to be
constructed without the benefit of special
inspections. By requiring special inspections, the
quality of major structural elements and connections
that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting
systems of the structure will be greatly increased.

The exception should only be allowed for detached
one- or two-family dwellings not exceeding two
stories above grade plane assigned to Seismic
Design Categories A, B, and C.
1807.1.4 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show
that a wood foundation is effective in supporting
buildings and structures during a seismic event while
being subject to deterioration caused by the
combined detrimental effect of constant moisture in
the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood
retaining walls, when they are not properly treated
and protected against deterioration, have performed
very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most
contractors are typically accustomed to construction
in dry and temperate weather in the Southern
California region and are not generally familiar with
the necessary precautions and treatment of wood
that makes it suitable for both seismic events and
wet applications. The proposed amendment takes
the necessary precautionary steps to reduce or
eliminate potential problems that may result by using
wood foundations that experience relatively rapid
decay due to the fact that the region does not
experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or
retard the growth and proliferation of wooddestroying organisms. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during
previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary
due to the local climate and the increased risk of
significant earthquakes in the County.

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1807.1.6 Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is necessary to take
precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential
problems that may result by following prescriptive
design provisions that do not take into consideration
the surrounding environment. Plain concrete
performs poorly in withstanding the cyclic forces
resulting from seismic events. In addition, no
substantiating data has been provided to show that
under-reinforced foundation walls are effective in
resisting seismic loads, and may potentially lead to a
higher risk of failure. It is important that the benefit and expertise of a registered design professional be
obtained to properly analyze the structure and take
these issues into consideration. This amendment is
a continuation of an amendment adopted during
previous code adoption cycles.
1807.2 Climatic,
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show
that wood foundation systems are effective in
supporting buildings and structures during a seismic
event while being subject to deterioration caused by
the combined detrimental effects of constant
moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms.

Wood foundation systems not properly treated and
protected against deterioration have performed very
poorly and have led to slope failures. Most
contractors are typically accustomed to construction
in dry and temperate weather in the Southern
California region and are not generally familiar with
the necessary precautions and treatment of wood
that makes it suitable for both seismic events and
wet applications. The proposed amendment takes
the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate
potential problems that may result in using wood
foundation systems that experience relatively rapid
decay due to the fact that the region does not
experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or
retard the growth and proliferation of wooddestroying organisms. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during
previous code adoption cycles.

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1807.3.1 Climatic,
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show
that wood foundation systems are effective in
supporting buildings and structures during a seismic
event while being subject to deterioration caused by
the combined detrimental effects of constant
moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms.

Wood foundation systems not properly treated and
protected against deterioration have performed very
poorly and have led to slope failures. Most
contractors are typically accustomed to construction
in dry and temperate weather in the Southern
California region and are not generally familiar with
the necessary precautions and treatment of wood
that makes it suitable for both seismic events and
wet applications. The proposed amendment takes
the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate
potential problems that may result in using wood
foundation systems that experience relatively rapid
decay due to the fact that the region does not
experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or
retard the growth and proliferation of wooddestroying organisms. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during
previous code adoption cycles.
1809.3 and
Figure
1809.3
Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is necessary to take
precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential
problems that may result for under-reinforced
footings located on sloped surfaces. Requiring
minimum reinforcement for stepped footings is
intended to address the problem of poor
performance of plain or under-reinforced footings
during a seismic event. This amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during
previous code adoption cycles.
1809.7 and
Table 1809.7
Geological No substantiating data has been provided to show that under-reinforced footings are effective in
resisting seismic loads, and therefore they may
potentially lead to a higher risk of failure. This
amendment requires minimum reinforcement in
continuous footings to address the problem of poor

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performance of plain or under-reinforced footings
during a seismic event. With the higher seismic
demand placed on buildings and structures in this
region, it is necessary to take precautionary steps to
reduce or eliminate potential problems that may
result by following prescriptive design provisions for
footings that do not take into consideration the
surrounding environment. It is important that the
benefit and expertise of a registered design
professional be obtained to properly analyze the
structure and take these factors into consideration.

This amendment reflects the recommendations by
the SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task
Force, which investigated the performance
deficiencies observed in the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. This amendment is a continuation of
an amendment adopted during previous code
adoption cycles.
1809.12 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show
that timber footings are effective in supporting
buildings and structures during a seismic event while
being subject to deterioration caused by the
combined detrimental effects of constant moisture in
the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Timber
footings, when they are not properly treated and
protected against deterioration, have performed very
poorly. Most contractors are typically accustomed to
construction in dry and temperate weather in the
Southern California region and are not generally
familiar with the necessary precautions and
treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both
seismic events and wet applications. The proposed
amendment takes the necessary precautionary
steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems,
which may result by using timber footings that
experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that
the region does not experience temperatures cold
enough to destroy or retard the growth and
proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. This
amendment is a continuation of an amendment
adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and

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is necessary due to the local climate and the
increased risk of significant earthquakes in the
County.
1810.3.2.4 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show
that timber footings are effective in supporting
buildings and structures during a seismic event while
being subject to deterioration caused by the
combined detrimental effects of constant moisture in
the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Timber
footings, when they are not properly treated and
protected against deterioration, have performed very
poorly. Most contractors are typically accustomed to
construction in dry and temperate weather in the
Southern California region and are not generally
familiar with the necessary precautions and
treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both
seismic events and wet applications. The proposed
amendment takes the necessary precautionary
steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that
may result by using timber footings that experience
relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region
does not experience temperatures cold enough to
destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of
wood-destroying organisms. This amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during
previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary
due to the local climate and the increased risk of
significant earthquakes in the County.
1905.1 Geological This amendment is intended to carry over critical provisions for the design of concrete columns in
moment frames from the legacy 1997 Uniform
Building Code. Increased confinement is critical to
the integrity of such columns and these
modifications ensure that it is provided when certain
thresholds are exceeded. In addition, this
amendment carries over from the legacy 1997
Uniform Building Code a critical provision for the
design of concrete shear walls. It essentially limits
the use of very highly gravity-loaded walls in being
included in the seismic load resisting system, since
their failure could have catastrophic effect on the

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building. Furthermore, this amendment was
incorporated in the code based on observations from
the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Rebar placed in
very thin concrete topping slabs have been
observed in some instances to have popped out of
the slab due to insufficient concrete coverage. This
modification ensures that critical boundary and
collector rebars are placed in sufficiently thick
topping slab to prevent buckling of such
reinforcements. This proposed amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during
previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary
due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes
in the County.
1905.6.2 Geological This amendment requires minimum reinforcement in continuous footings to address the problem of poor
performance of plain or under-reinforced footings
during a seismic event. This amendment reflects
the recommendations by the SEAOSC and the
Los Angeles City Joint Task Force, which
investigated the poor performance observed in the
1994 Northridge Earthquake. This amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during
previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary
due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes
in the County.
1905.8
through
1905.10
Geological These amendments are intended to carry over
critical provisions for the design of concrete columns
in moment frames from the Uniform Building Code
(UBC). Increased confinement is critical to the
integrity of such columns and these modifications
ensure that it is provided when certain thresholds
are exceeded. In addition, this amendment carries
over from the UBC a critical provision for the design
of concrete shear walls. It essentially limits the use
of very highly gravity-loaded walls from being
included in the seismic load resisting system, since
their failure could have a catastrophic effect on the
building. Furthermore, this amendment was
incorporated into this Code based on observations
from the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Rebar placed

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in very thin concrete topping slabs has been
observed in some instances to have popped out of
the slab due to insufficient concrete coverage. This
modification ensures that critical boundary and
collector rebars are placed in sufficiently thick slabs to prevent buckling of such reinforcements. This
amendment is a continuation of an amendment
adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and
is necessary due to the increased risk of significant
earthquakes in the County.
2304.10.2
and Table
2304.10.2
Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the expected higher level of
performance on buildings and structures, this
proposed local amendment limits the use of staple
fasteners in resisting or transferring seismic forces.

In September 2007, limited cyclic testing data was
provided to the ICC, Los Angeles Chapter Structural
Code Committee, showing that stapled wood
structural shear panels do not exhibit the same
behavior as nailed wood structural shear panels.

The test results of stapled wood structural shear
panels demonstrated much lower strength and drift
than nailed wood structural shear panel test results.

Therefore, the use of staples as fasteners to resist
or transfer seismic forces shall not be permitted
without being substantiated by cyclic testing. This
amendment is a continuation of a similar ame
ndment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of
significant earthquakes in the County.
2304.10.3.1 Geological The overdriving of nails into the structural wood panels still remains a concern when pneumatic nail
guns are used for wood structural panel shear wall
nailing. Box nails were observed to cause massive
and multiple failures of the typical 3/8-inch thick
plywood during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

The use of clipped head nails continues to be
restricted from use in wood structural panel shear
walls where the minimum nail head size must be
maintained in order to minimize nails from pulling
through sheathing materials. Clipped or

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mechanically driven nails used in wood structural
panel shear wall construction were found to perform
much worse in previous wood structural panel shear
wall testing done at the University of California Irvine . The existing test results indicated that, under
cyclic loading, the wood structural panel shear walls
were less energy absorbent and less ductile. The
panels reached ultimate load capacity and failed at
substantially less lateral deflection than those using
same-size hand-driven nails. This amendment
reflects the recommendations by the SEAOSC and
the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force, which
investigated the poor performance observed in the
1994 Northridge Earthquake. This amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during previ
ous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to
the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the
County.
2304.12.2.8 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show
that wood used in retaining or crib walls is effective
in supporting buildings and structures during a
seismic event while being subject to deterioration
caused by the combined detrimental effect of
constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying
organisms. Wood used in retaining or crib walls,
when it is not properly treated and protected against
deterioration, has performed very poorly. Most
contractors are typically accustomed to construction
in dry and temperate weather in the Southern
California region and are not generally familiar with
the necessary precautions and treatment of wood
that makes it suitable for both seismic events and
wet applications. The proposed amendment takes
the necessary precautionary steps to reduce or
eliminate potential problems that may result by using
wood in retaining or crib walls, which experience
relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region
does not experience temperatures cold enough to
destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of
wood-destroying organisms. This amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during

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previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary
due to the local climate and the increased risk of
significant earthquakes in the County.
2305.4 Geological Many of the hold-down connectors currently in use do not have any acceptance report based on
dynamic testing protocols. This amendment
continues to limit the allowable capacity to 75% of
the acceptance report value to provide an additional
factor of safety for statically tested anchorage
devices. Cyclic forces imparted on buildings and
structures by seismic activity cause more damage
than equivalent forces that are applied in a static
manner. Steel plate washers will reduce the
additional damage that can result when hold-down
connectors are fastened to wood framing members.

This amendment reflects the recommendations by
the SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task
Force, which investigated the poor performance
observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This
amendment is a continuation of an amendment
adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and
is necessary due to the increased risk of significant
earthquakes in the County.
2306.2
2306.3
2307.2
2308.10.5.1
2308.10.5.2
Figure 2308.

10.5.1 and Figure
2308.10.5.2
Geological The SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated damage to buildings and
structures during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake
recommended reducing allowable shear values in
wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms
that were not substantiated by cyclic testing. That
recommendation was consistent with a report to the
Governor from the Seismic Safety Commission of
the State of California recommending that code
requirements be "more thoroughly substantiated with
testing." The allowable shear values for wood
structural panel shear walls or diaphragms fastened
with staples are based on monotonic testing and do
not take into consideration that earthquake forces
load shear wall or diaphragm in a repeating and fully
reversible manner. In September 2007, limited
cyclic testing was conducted by a private
engineering firm to determine if wood structural

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panels fastened with staples would exhibit the same
behavior as wood structural panels fastened with
common nails. The test result revealed that wood
structural panels fastened with staples demonstrated
much lower strength and stiffness than wood
structural panels fastened with common nails. It
was recommended that the use of staples as
fasteners for wood structural panel shear walls or
diaphragms not be permitted to resist seismic forces
in structures assigned to Seismic Design Categories
D, E, and F unless it can be substantiated by cyclic
testing. Furthermore, the cities and unincorporated
areas within the greater Los Angeles/Long Beach
region have taken extra measures to maintain the
structural integrity of the framing of shear walls and
diaphragms designed for high levels of seismic
forces by requiring wood sheathing be applied
directly over the framing members and prohibiting
the use of panels placed over gypsum sheathing.

This amendment is intended to prevent the
undesirable performance of nails when gypsum
board softens due to cyclic earthquake
displacements and the nail ultimately does not have
any engagement in a solid material within the
thickness of the gypsum board. This amendment
continues the previous amendment adopted during
the 2007 code adoption cycle.
2308.10.8.1 Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, interior walls can easily be called upon to resist over half of the seismic
loading imposed on simple buildings or structures.

Without a continuous foundation to support the
braced wall line, seismic loads would be transferred
through other elements such as non-structural
concrete slab floors, wood floors, etc. The purpose
of this amendment is to limit the use of the exception
to structures assigned to Seismic Design Category
A, B, or C where lower seismic demands are
expected. Requiring interior braced walls be
supported by continuous foundations is intended to
reduce or eliminate the poor performance of

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buildings or structures. This amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during
previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary
due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes
in the County.

Table 2308.

10.1 Geological This amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness and nail size and spacing so as to provide
a uniform standard of construction for designers and
buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the
performance level of buildings and structures that
are subject to the higher seismic demands placed on
buildings or structure in this region. This proposed
amendment reflects the recommendations by the
SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force
, which investigated the performance deficiencies
observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This
amendment is a continuation of an amendment
adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and
is necessary due to the increased risk of significant
earthquakes in the County.
2308.10.9 Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the required higher level of
performance of buildings and structures, this
amendment limits the use of staple fasteners in
resisting or transferring seismic forces. In
September 2007, limited cyclic testing data was
provided to the ICC, Los Angeles Chapter Structural
Code Committee, showing that stapled wood
structural shear panels do not exhibit the same
behavior as nailed wood structural shear panels.

The test results of stapled wood structural shear
panels demonstrated much lower strength and drift
than nailed wood structural shear panel test results.

Therefore, the use of staples as fasteners to resist
or transfer seismic forces shall not be permitted
without being substantiated by cyclic testing. This
amendment is a continuation of a similar ame
ndment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles.
3114; Climatic,
Geologic
The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is
situated over a vast array of earthquake fault

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systems capable of producing major earthquakes,
similar to or exceeding the geologic activities
occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

The region is further impacted by construction of
buildings and structures utilizing traditional
construction materials that impact the amount of
energy, air quality, greenhouse gas emission and
construction waste in the area. The proposed
amendment addresses structural design
requirements specific to intermodal shipping
containers, reduce environmental impact of unused
and unrecycled intermodal shipping containers, and
increase sustainability by reducing consumption of
traditional construction materials. The proposed
modification needs to be incorporated into the code
to assure that new buildings and additions to
existing buildings utilizing intermodal shipping
containers are designed and constructed in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the
California Building Code and California Green
Building Standards Code
Appendix C Climatic,
Geologic,
Voluntary
appendix
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both
densely populated urban areas and rural areas with
various agricultural and animal husbandry
establishments. Many areas of the County have
been designated as Fire Hazard Severity Zones due
to the increased risk of fire caused by low humidity,
strong winds, and dry vegetation, particularly the
rural areas, which are often used for agricultural
purposes. Furthermore, the greater Los Angeles
/Long Beach region is situated over a vast array of
earthquake fault systems capable of producing
major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the
geologic activities occurring during the 1994
Northridge Earthquake. Due to the need for
agricultural buildings to perform appropriately in the
County due to its geology and climate, adoption of
building standards for such structures is required.

Appendix H Climatic,
Geologic,
Voluntary
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both
densely populated urban areas and rural areas with
various signs used in the County. The Los Angeles