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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-R_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022
CALIFORNIA EXISTI NG BUILDING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2022 E XISTING BUILDING
CODE, AND 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, AS ADOPTED
BY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, ARE
REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUS E OF LOC AL CL IMATIC,
GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS.
WHEREAS, the City of Culver City proposes to adopt Title 24, Part 2,
2.5, 5, 10, and 11 of the California Code of Regulations, known as the 2022 California Building Stan dards Codes, incorporating the corresponding International Codes, 2021 Edition, published by the International Co de Council, with errata, annual supplements, and state amendments; and,
WHEREAS, t he City proposes to make certain changes in the requirements of the 2022 California Building Code, 2022 California Residential Code, 2022 California Plumbing Code, 2022 California Existing Building Code, 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Existing Building Code, and 2022 California Mechanical Code, which will be more restrictive than State Law; and, WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 requires the City to make express findings before adopting such ch anges, and Section 179 58.7 requires th at such findings be filed with the California B uilding Standards Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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1. The provisions relating to amendments of the 2022 California Building Code, 2022 California Residential Code, 2022 California Plumbin g Co de, 2022 California Existing Building Code, 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Existing Building Code, and 2022 C alifornia Mechanical C ode, that are proposed to be adopte d by the City Counci l are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions that creat e seismic hazards, landslides, erosion, and local flood ing, as well as the negative impact of the amount of energy, air quality, greenhouse gas emission and co nstruction waste in the area, as set forth in this resolution. The summary of the amendments with references to the express findings is provided in the table attached as Exhibit A.
2. Based on Climatic, Geological or Topographical reasons, the City has incorporated amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Codes in detail in Ordinance No. 2022-___.
3. That the Clerk of the City of Culver City shall file a copy of the change or modifications in the adopted Ordinance No. 2022-___, together with a copy of this Resolution with the California Building Standards Commission, and sha ll obtain an endorsed copy from said Department to be filed with the City of Culver City.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of 2022.
DR. DANIEL LEE, MAYOR
City of Culver City, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JEREMY BOCCHINO, City Clerk HEATHER BAKER, City Attorney
1 2022 CALIFORNIA CODE AMENDMENTS WITH CORRESPONDING FINDINGS
EXHIBIT A
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
2 2022
LARUCP
NO.
TITLE/DESCRIPTION JUSTIFICATION FOR AMENDMENT
FINDINGS
Amend CBC Section
105.1 Permit required
The proposed amendment is to clarify that repaving of
parking lots are required to obtain permits as the work has accessibility implications.
A
Amend CBC Section
105.2 Work exempt from
permit
The proposed amendment is to clarify that block/concrete walls taller than 3’6” are required to have building permits as they are not exempted as “fences”.
B
Add CBC
Section105.3.1.1 Electric
Vehicle Charging
Stations Permitting
The proposed addition is the relocation of Chapter 15.14 (Ordinance 2017-13 Section 2) into the CBC and to comply with AB1236, AB970, and Section 65850.7 of the
Government Code.
A
Amend CBC Section
105.3.2 Expiration of
Plan Check
The proposed amendment is to allow applicant more time (12 months) to obtain permits and to be aligned with permit expiration
A
Amend CBC Section
105.5 Expiration of
Permits
The proposed amendment to extend permit expiration to 12 months in order to comply with AB 2913 and Section 18938.5 of the Health and Safety Code
A
Add CBC Section 105.8
Responsibility of
permittee
The proposed addition is to clarify the responsibility of the permittee to fully comply with the all the provisions of the codes and regulations
A
Amend CBC Section
109.4 Work commencing
before permit issuance.
The proposed amendment is to discourage illegal
construction and impose a penalty on the violators.
A
Add CBC Section 109.6.1
Plan Check fee refund
The proposed addition is to establish consistency and
promote transparency.
A
Add CBC Section 109.1.2
Permit fee refund
The proposed addition is to establish consistency and
promote transparency.
A
Add CBC Section 109.7
Re-inspections
The proposed addition is to clarify the parameters for re- inspections.
A
Add CBC Section 110.1.1
Survey certification
To mitigate the potential of having structures build in incorrect locations.
A
Add CBC Section 113.4
Access Board of Appeals
Compliance with CBC and California Health & Safety Code section 19957.5
A
Add CBC Section 117
Solar Photovoltaic
System
Ordinance 2008-004
A
Add CBC Section 118
Sand Blasting Ordinance 2003-015 A
Adoption of Appendix F Establish standards for rodent proofing G Adoption of Appendix G Establish standards for flood resistant construction E Adoption of Appendix H Establish standards for signs C
Adoption of Appendix I Establish standards for patio covers C Adoption of Appendix J Establish standards for grading D Adoption of Appendix N Establish standards for replicable buildings H Adoption Appendix P Establish standards for emergency housing B 15-01 Amend CBC Section
1507.3.1 Deck
Requirements
This amendment will reduce the failure of concrete and clay tile roofs during a significant earthquake. and is in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
16-01 Add CBC Sections
1613.5 and 1613.5.1
Amendments to ASCE 7
The proposed modification to limit mixed structural system to two stories is intended to improve quality of construction by reducing potential damages that may result from vertical irregularities of the structural system in buildings subject to B
3 high seismic load and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
16-02 Add CBC Section
1613.5.2 Wood
Diaphragms
The proposed modification to require special anchorage of the diaphragm to the wall and limit the allowable shear will address special needs for concrete and masonry
construction with flexible wood diaphragm and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
16-03 Add CBC Section
1613.5.3 Structural
Separation
The proposed modification to omit the importance factor in the equation ensures that a safe seismic separation distance is maintained for important facilities from adjoining structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
16-04 Add CBC Section 1613.6
Seismic Design
Provisions for Hillside
Buildings
The proposed modification establishes design parameters to better mitigate and limit property damage that are the results of increased seismic forces which are imparted upon hillside buildings and structures and therefore need to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B,C,D
16-05 Add CBC Section 1613.7
Suspended Ceilings
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 need 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 CBC.
B
17-01 Amend CBC Section
1704.6 Structural
Observations
The proposed modification to require the registered design professional in responsible charge for the structural design to observe the construction will help ensure acceptable
standards of workmanship is provided and to improve the quality of the observation and therefore need to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
17-02 Amend CBC Section
1704.6.1 Structural
Observations for Seismic
Resistance
The proposed modification to require the registered design professional in responsible charge for the structural design to observe the construction will help ensure acceptable
standards of workmanship is provided and to improve the quality of the observation and therefore need to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
17-03 Amend CBC Section
1705.3 Concrete
Construction
The proposed modification to require special inspection for concrete with a compressive strength greater than 2,500 psi to improve quality of control during construction and therefore B
4 need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC. 17-04 Amend CBC Section
1705.13 Special
Inspections for Seismic
Resistance
The proposed modification to require special inspections for detached one- or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane assigned to Seismic Design
Category D, E and F will help ensure that acceptable
standards of workmanship and quality of construction are provided and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and
additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC
B
18-01 Amend CBC Section
1807.1.4 Permanent
Wood Foundation
System
The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood
foundation systems as well as limit prescriptive design provisions in an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood-destroying organisms and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and
additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
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18-02 Amend CBC Section
1807.1.6 Prescriptive
Design of Concrete and
Masonry Foundation
Walls
The proposed modification to prohibit prescriptive design provisions for foundation walls as plain concrete have
performed poorly in withstanding the cyclic forces resulting from seismic events and to require the walls to be designed by a registered design professional to ensure that the proper analysis of the structure takes into account the surrounding condition and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
18-03 Amend CBC Section
1807.2 Retaining Walls
The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood
foundation systems as well as limit prescriptive design provisions in an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood-destroying organisms and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and
additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
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18-04 Amend CBC Section
1807.3.1 Limitations
The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood
foundation systems as well as limit prescriptive design provisions in an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood-destroying organisms and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and
additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
C
18-05 Amend CBC Section
1809.3 Stepped Footings
The proposed modification to require minimum reinforcement in stepped footings is intended to improve performance of buildings and structures and therefore need to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or B,D
5 structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
18-06 Amend CBC Section
1809.7 and Table 1809.7
Prescriptive Footings for
Light-Frame Construction
The proposed modification to limit the use of the prescriptive design provisions and under-reinforced or plain concrete is to ensure that the proper analysis of the structure takes into account the surrounding condition and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
18-07 Amend CBC Section
1809.12 Timber Footings
The proposed modification to prohibit the use of timber footings in an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood-destroying organisms and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and
additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
C
18-08 Amend CBC Section
1810.3.2.4 Timber
The proposed modification to prohibit the use of timber deep foundation in an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood-destroying organisms and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and
additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
C
19-01 Amend CBC Section
1905.1.7 ACI 318,
Section 14.1.4
The proposed modification to require minimum reinforcement to address the problem of poor performance of plain or
under-reinforced footings during a seismic event and
therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
19-02 Amend CBC Section
1905.1 and Add Sections
1905.1.9 thru 1905.1.11
General
The proposed modification to increase confinement in critical columns, limiting the use of highly gravity loaded walls, and increase concrete coverage in thin slabs will have to prevent failure of the structure and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
23-01 Amend CBC Section
2304.10.2 Fastener
Requirement
The proposed modification to limit the use of staple fasteners to resist or transfer seismic load improve the performance of buildings and structures during a seismic event and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
23-02 Add CBC Section
2304.10.3.1 Quality of
Nails
The proposed modification to require mechanically driven nails to have the same dimensions as hand-driven nail will result in improved quality of construction and performance of wood structural panel shear walls and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
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2304.2.8 Wood Used in
Retaining Walls and
Cribs
The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood in retaining or crib walls in an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood- destroying organisms and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B,C
23-04 Add CBC Section 2305.4
Hold-down Connectors
The proposed modification to establish minimum
performance requirements for hold-down connectors will
reduce failure of wood structural panel shear walls due to excessive deflection and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
23-05 Amend CBC Section
2306.2 Wood-Frame
Diaphragms
The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on staples as fasteners used in wood structural panel or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
23-06 Amend CBC Section
2306.3 Wood-Frame
Shear Walls
The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on stapled nail fasteners used in wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
23-07 Add CBC Section 2307.2
Wood-Frame Shear
Walls
The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on stapled nail fasteners used in wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CBC.
B
23-08 Amend CBC Table
2308.6.1 Wall Bracing
Requirements
The proposed modification to provide specific detailing requirements will improve the performance of buildings and structures 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 CBC.
B
23-09 Amend CBC Sections
2308.6.5, 2308.6.5.1 and
2308.6.5.2, and Figures
2308.6.5.1 and
2308.6.5.2 Alternative
Bracing
The proposed modification requiring minimum sheathing
thickness and nailing type and size will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures 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 CBC.
B
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2308.6.8.1 Foundation
Requirements
The proposed modification to require continuous footings under braced wall lines will improve performance of buildings or structure during a seismic event and therefore need 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 CBC.
B
23-11 Amend CBC Section
2308.6.9 Attachment of
Sheathing
The proposed modification to provide specific detailing requirements will improve the performance of buildings and structures 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 CBC.
B
31-01 Amend CBC Section
3115 Intermodal Shipping
Containers
The proposed amendment addresses structural designs
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 CBC and California Green Building
Standards Code.
F
Amend CBC Section
3307 Protection of
Adjoining and Nearby
Property and Persons
Ordinance 2016-012 Section 2.
A
Add CBC Section J101.3
Hazards
The proposed modification is to clarify that the owner and permittee is responsible for the prevention of hazards and what actions can be taken to remove hazardous conditions.
A
Add CBC Section J101.4
Safety Precautions
The proposed modification is to clarify that the owner and permittee is responsible to provide safety precautions and what actions can be taken to enforce it.
A
Add CBC Section J101.5
Protection of Utilities
The proposed modification is to clarify that the owner and permittee is responsible for the prevention of damage to any public utilities or services.
A
Add CBC Section J101.6
Protection of Adjacent
Properties
The proposed modification is to clarify that the owner and permittee is responsible for the prevention of damage to adjacent property and their obligation to provide 30-day notice of excavation as required by the State.
A
Add CBC Section J101.7
Storm water control
measures
The proposed modification is to put in place precautionary measures necessary to protect adjacent water courses and public private property from damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud, debris and construction-related pollutants originating from the site during grading.
A
Add CBC Section J101.8
Conditions of approval
The proposed modification is to establish the authority for setting the conditions of approval for a grading permit.
A
Add CBC Section J101.9
Rules and regulations
The proposed modification is to establish rules and
regulations associated with the grading permit.
A
Amend CBC Section
J103.2 Exemptions.
The proposed modification is to establish exemptions for grading permit.
A
Add CBC Section J103.3
Permit issuance
The proposed modification is to establish exemptions for grading permit.
A
Add CBC Section J103.4
Grading fees
The proposed modification provides the framework for
establish a fee for grading plan review and inspection
services.
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8 Add CBC Section
J104.2.1 Grading
Designation
The proposed modification establishes the designation of regular grading and engineered grading.
A
Add CBC Section
J104.2.2 Regular grading
requirements
The proposed modification is to establish the requirements that is needed on a regular grading plan.
A
Add CBC Section
J104.2.3 Engineered
grading requirements
The proposed modification is to establish the requirements that is needed on an engineer grading plan.
A
Add CBC Section J109.5
Disposal
The proposed modification is to establish provisions for means of discharging water from a site.
A
Add CBC Section J112
Hillside Grading
Requirements and
Permitting
Ordinance 2022-007
Add CBC Section J113
Hillside Drainage Ordinance 2003-19
Add CBC Section J114
National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES)
Compliance
The proposed modification clarifies the responsibility of the owner to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System.
A
9 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS
2022
LARUCP
NO.
TITLE/DESCRIPTION JUSTIFICATION FOR AMENDMENT
Add CRC § R105.1.1
Sandblasting
Ordinance 2003-015
A
Amend CRC § R105.2
Work exempt from
permit
The proposed amendment is to clarify that block/concrete walls taller than 3’6” are required to have building permits as they are not exempted as “fences”.
A
Add CRC Section
R105.3.1.1 Expedited
Streamlined Permitting
Process for Small
Residential Rooftop
Solar Energy Systems
The proposed addition is the relocation of Subchapter 15.14 (Ordinance 2017-13 Section 2) into the CBC and to comply with AB1236 and Section 65850.7 of the Government Code.
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Add CRC Section §
R105.3.1.2 Electric
Vehicle Charging
Stations Permitting
The proposed addition is the relocation of Chapter 15.14 (Ordinance 2017-13 Section 2) into the CBC and to comply with AB1236 and Section 65850.7 of the Government Code.
A
Amend CRC §
R105.3.2 Expiration of
Plan Check
The proposed amendment is to allow applicant more time (12 months) to obtain permits and to be aligned with permit expiration A
Amend CRC § R105.5
Expiration of Permits
The proposed amendment to extend permit expiration to 12 months in order to comply with AB 2913 and Section 18938.5 of the Health and Safety Code
A
Amend CRC § R105.8
Responsibility of
permittee
The proposed addition is to clarify the responsibility of the permittee to fully comply with the all the provisions of the codes and regulations
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Add CRC § R108.5.1
Plan Check fee refund
The proposed addition is to establish consistency and promote transparency.
A
Add CRC § R108.5.2
Permit fee refund
The proposed addition is to establish consistency and promote transparency.
A
Amend CRC § R108.6
Work commencing
before permit
issuance.
The proposed amendment is to discourage illegal construction and impose a penalty on the violators.
A
Add CRC § R109.1.7
Survey certification
To mitigate the potential of having structures build in incorrect locations.
A
Add CRC § R109.5
Re-inspections
The proposed addition is to clarify the parameters for re- inspections
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Adoption of Appendix
AH Establish standards for patio covers C
Adoption of Appendix
AI Establish standards for private sewage disposal D
Adoption of Appendix
AJ Establish standards for existing buildings and structures C, D Adoption of Appendix
AK Establish standards for sound transmission E
Adoption of Appendix
AO Establish standards for automatic vehicular gates B
Adoption of Appendix
AQ Establish standards for tiny houses C, D, E
Adoption of Appendix
AX Establish standards for swimming pool safety act C, D, E
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R3-01 Amend CRC Section
R301.1.3.2 Wood
frame Structures
The proposed modification to require construction documents for wood frame construction greater than one story in height or with a basement to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer is intended to assure that both the structural design and prescriptive requirement of the code are properly utilized and presented and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures, and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
C
R3-02 Add CRC Section
R301.1.5 Seismic
Design Provisions for
Buildings on Slopes
Steeper than 33%
The proposed modification establishes design parameters to better mitigate and limit property damage that are the results of increased seismic forces which are imparted upon hillside buildings and structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
B,C
R3-03 Amend CRC Section
R301.2.2.6 Irregular
Buildings
The proposed amendment limits the type of irregular conditions within buildings that may lead to higher structural damage during a seismic event and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code and consistent with the requirements in the ASCE 7-16.
B
R3-04 Add CRC Section
R301.2.2.11
Anchorage of
Mechanical, Electrical,
or Plumbing
Components and
Equipment
The proposed modification to limit the equipment weight is intended to reduce injuries, save lives, and minimize structural damages and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
B
R4-01 Amend CRC Section
R401.1 Application
The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood foundation systems as well as limit prescriptive design provisions in an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood-destroying organisms and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
C
Add CRC § R401.5
Grading
The proposed modification to include the structural provision of the hillside construction under the CBC
C
R4-02 Amend CRC Sections
R403.1.2, R403.1.3.6,
R403.1.5 General
Footings
The proposed modification to require continuous footings under braced wall lines, require reinforcement in one- and two-family dwelling, and minimum reinforcement in stepped footings will improve performance of buildings or structure during a seismic event and minimize potential problems or deficiencies and therefore need 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 CRC.
D
R4-03 Amend CRC Section
R404.2 Wood
Foundation Walls
The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood foundation wall in an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood-destroying organisms and therefore C
11 need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
R5-01 Amend CRC Section
R501.1 Application
The proposed modification to limit the equipment weight is intended to reduce injuries, save lives, and minimize structural damages and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
B
R5-02 Add CRC Section
R503.2.4 Openings In
Horizontal Diaphragms
The proposed modification to require specific detailing at large floor openings is intended to address the poor performance of floor diaphragms with openings and limit or reduce property damages during a seismic event and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
B
R6-01 Amend CRC Table
R602.3(1) Fastening
Schedule
The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on staples as fasteners used in wood structural panel or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
B
R6-02 Amend CRC Section
R602.3.2 and Table
R602.3.2 Top Plate
The proposed modification to eliminate the usage of a single top plate will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
B
R6-03 Amend CRC Table
R602.3(2) Alternate
Attachments to Table
R602.3(1)
The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on staples as fasteners used in wood structural panel or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
B
R6-04 Amend CRC Section
R602.10.2.3 Minimum
Number of Braced
Wall Panels
The proposed modification reduces the aspect ratio help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need 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 CRC.
B
R6-05 Amend CRC Table
R602.10.3(3) Bracing
Requirements Based
on Seismic Design
Category
The proposed modification to increase the length and limit the location where shear walls sheathed with lath, plaster or gypsum board are used will help to ensure that multi-level building will reach its performance objective in resisting higher levels of seismic loads and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and B
12 constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
R6-06 Amend CRC Table
R602.10.4 Bracing
Methods
The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on stapled nail fasteners used in wood structural panel shear walls not substantiated with cyclic testing and requiring minimum sheathing thickness and nailing type and size will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need 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 CRC.
B
R6-07 Amend CRC Table
R602.10.5 Minimum
Length of Braced Wall
Panels
The proposed modification ensures that the structural integrity with respect to “maximum shear wall aspect ratios” is maintained, therefore need 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 CRC.
B
R6-08 Amend CRC Figure
R602.10.6.1 Method
ABW - Alternate
Braced Wall Panel
The proposed modification requiring minimum sheathing
thickness and nailing type and size will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need 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 CRC.
B
R6-09 Amend CRC Figure
R602.10.6.2 Method
PFH - Portal Frame
with Hold-downs at
Detached Garage
Door Openings
The proposed modification requiring minimum sheathing
thickness and nailing type and size will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need 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 CRC.
B
R6-10 Amend CRC Figure
R602.10.6.4 Method
CS-PF - Continuously
Sheathed Portal
Framed Construction
The proposed modification requiring minimum sheathing
thickness and nailing type and size will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need 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 CRC.
B
R6-11 Amend CRC Section
R606.4.4 Parapet
Walls
The proposed modification to not allow the use of unreinforced masonry is intended to prevent non-ductile failures and sudden structural collapses and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
B
R6-12 Amend CRC Section
R606.12.2.2.3
Reinforcement
Requirements for
Masonry Elements
The proposed modification to increase reinforcements will ensure that the ductility requirements for buildings in high seismic region meet the intent of the code and limit potential property damages and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
B
R8-01 Add CRC Section
R803.2.4 Openings in
Horizontal Diaphragms
The proposed modification to require specific detailing at large roof openings is intended to address the poor performance of roof diaphragms with openings and limit or reduce property damages during a seismic event and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and B
13 structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
R9-01 Amend CRC Section
R905.3.1 Deck
Requirements
This amendment will reduce the failure of concrete and clay tile roofs during a significant earthquake and is in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
B
R10-01 Amend CRC Section
R1001.3.1 Vertical
Reinforcing
The proposed modification to anchor masonry chimneys into concrete foundation will reduce injuries, save lives, and minimize structural damages and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the CRC.
B
2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
2022
LARUCP
NO.
TITLE/DESCRIPTION JUSTIFICATION FOR AMENDMENT
Appendix A1, A2, A3 Voluntary seismic strengthening
B
Soft Story Seismic strengthening – Ordinance
B
14 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS
2022
LARUCP
NO.
TITLE/DESCRIPTION JUSTIFICATION FOR AMENDMENT
Appendix A, B, D, H, I,
L
Seismicity
B
2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS
2022
LARUCP
NO.
TITLE/DESCRIPTION JUSTIFICATION FOR AMENDMENT
Appendix A-G Seismicity
B
REACH CODE STANDARDS AMENDMENTS
2022
LARUCP
NO.
TITLE/DESCRIPTION JUSTIFICATION FOR AMENDMENT
Add CALGreen
Section 4.106.3.1
Water permeable
surfaces for low-rise
residential buildings.
The proposed amendment is to establish a requirement for permeable paving to facilitate on -site retention of storm water by ground infiltration.
G
Add CALGreen
Section 5.106.3 Water
permeable surfaces for
other than low-rise
residential buildings.
The proposed amendment is to establish a requirement for permeable paving to facilitate on -site retention of storm water by ground infiltration.
G
Add CALGreen
Section 4.305.2 Gray
water.
The proposed amendment is to establish a requirement for integrating gray water plumbing fixtures into buildings to facilitate on-site retention of suitable gray water.
G
Add CALGreen
Section 4.304.2
Landscape irrigation
controls for low-rise
residential buildings.
The proposed amendment is to establish a requirement for outdoor landscape irrigation controls that will utilize either
evapotranspiration data or moisture sensor data to reg ulate the use of potable water for landscape purposes and increase water conservation.
G
Add CALGreen
Section 5.304.2
Landscape irrigation
controls for other than
low-rise residential
buildings.
The proposed amendment is to establish a requirement for outdoor landscape irrigation controls that will utilize either
evapotranspiration data or moisture sensor data to regulate the use of potable water for landscape purposes and increase water conservation.
G
Add CALGreen
Section 4.509 Light
pollution reduction for
The proposed amendment is to establish a requirement for backlight, up-light and glare (BUG) for outdoor lighting associated with residential construction to reduce light pollution.
H
15 low-rise residential
buildings.
Modify CALGreen
Section 4.408.1
Construction waste
management.
The proposed amendment is to establish increased salvage and reuse criteria for demolition and construction debris to reduce environmental pollutants.
H
Modify CALGreen
Section 5.408.1
Construction waste
management.
The proposed amendment is to establish increased salvage and reuse criteria for demolition and construction debris to reduce environmental pollutants.
H
Add CBC Section
701A.5.1 Vegetation
management plan.
The proposed amendment is to establish a requirement for the submission of a vegetation management/fuel modification plan for projects located in the Wildland -Urban Interface (WUI) to reduce the risk of structural ignition due to burning embers.
G
Add CRC Section
R337.1.5.1 Vegetation
management plan.
The proposed amendment is to establish a requirement for the submission of a vegetation management/fuel modification plan for projects located in the Wildland -Urban Interface (WUI) to reduce the risk of structural ignition due to burning embers.
G
Add CBC Section
701A.1.1 Class-A fire
resistant roof
assembly.
The proposed amendment is to establish a requirement that roofing assemblies for buildings constructed in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) have a Class-A fire resistance rating to reduce the potential for structural ignition due to burning embers.
G
Add CRC Section
R337.5.1.1 Class-A
fire resistant roof
assembly.
The proposed amendment is to establish a requirement that roofing assemblies for buildings constructed in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) have a Class-A fire resistance rating to reduce the potential for structural ignition due to burning embers.
G
EXPRESS FINDINGS
A. Local Administrative Finding – This amendment is necessary for administrative clarification. It does not modify a Building Standards pursuant to Sections 17958 and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code and does not require an express finding to be made pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code. This amendment established administrative standards for the effective enf orcement of building standards and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the Codes.
B. Local Geological Conditions – The City of Culver City is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake , the 1987 Whittier Narrows Earth quake, the 1971 San Fernando Earthquake and the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake. The proposed modification will reduce the failures, injuries, save lives, and minimize structural damages and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new bu ildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the C odes.
C. Local Climatic and Geological Conditions – The City of Culver City is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical -like weather. This region is especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and microorganisms.
D. Local Topographical and Geological Conditions – The City of Culver City is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing majo r earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Additionally, the topography
16 within the City includes significant hillsides with narrow and winding access that makes timely response challenging and difficult. The hilly terrain with potential hazards such as slides, erosion, and local flood can be mitigated with the proposed amendments.
E. Local Climatic Condition – The City of Culver City is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed within heavily traveled traffic corridors and highways, near and within the proximity of airports and/or ports, near the ocean, and within flood prone areas. This impacts the quality of the air, causes higher decibel noise level, and increases the risk of rising sea or flood levels. The proposed modification s will help to address and significantly reduce local air and noise pollutions, greenhouse gas emissions, and will improve the hea lth and welfare of the region’s residents, businesses and visitors and reduce the rise in sea or flood levels that could put at risk the region’s homes and businesses, public facilities, airports and/or ports. Therefore, this amendment needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Green Building Standards Code.
F. Local Climatic and Geological Conditions – The City of Culver City is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The region is further impacted by construction of buildings and structures utilizing tradition construction materials that impact the amount of energy, air quality, greenhouse gas emission and construction waste in the area. T he proposed amendment addresses structural designs specific to intermodal shipping containers, reduce environmental impact of unused and unrecycled intermodal shipping containers, and increase sustainability by reducing consumption of traditional construct ion 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.
G. Local Climatic Conditions: The City of Culver City is a densely populated area located in a region of Southern California that is subject to extended drought conditions and dry seasonal winds. The severe drought conditions have an adverse effect on local water supply and the dry seasonal winds increase the risk of fires within the very high fire hazard severity zones by causing vegetation to dry excessively. During a fire event, dry seasonal winds are capable of casting burning embers from structures and vegetation onto other buildings which can result in conflagration. This amendment is necessary to mitigate the local shortages of water, reduce water waste, increase ground water recharge, and reduce the increased risk of fire spread that can occur due to reduced water supply and wind-driven fire events.
H. Local Geologic and Climatic Conditions: The City of Culver City is a densely populated area that is affected by various sources of pollution that affect local air quality, visual light quality and landfill waste. Local climatic conditions cause atmospheric inversion of trapped air, which amplifies the adverse effects of particulate and light pollution that are trapped and reflected back to earth. Due to geologically high ground water within the Los Angeles Basin, pollutants that leach from landfill waste can contaminate critical ground water reserves. Air pollutants generated by automobiles have an adverse effect on pulmonary function and can contribute to long - term health problems. Light pollutants generated by excessive or improperly directed night -time lighting can have an adverse effect on human sleep patterns and may disrupt healthy circadian rhythm. Excessive disposal of construction and demolition wastes result in increased pollutants in ground water beneath landfills and excessive greenhouse gas emissions as buried waste decomposes. This amendment is necessary to mitigate the effects of environmental poll ution by reducing gas -powered vehicular trips, landfill waste, and excessive outdoor lighting.