Agenda — Escalon City Council, October 6, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCALON
MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 2025
City Council Chambers, 2060 McHenry Avenue - 7:00 P.M.

Beginning Resolution No. 53-25
Beginning Ordinance No. 600
Beginning Minute Order No. 73-25
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CALL TO ORDER Mayor Andrew Hagan
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Andrew Hagan
ROLL CALL Mayor Andrew Hagan
Mayor Pro Tem Malinda Walker
Councilmember Jeremy Engle
Councilmember Shawn Strohman
Councilmember Jeff Kay

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PRESENTATIONS

1. San Joaquin County’s 175th Anniversary Celebration

CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Approve Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of September 15, 2025

3. Approve Register of Demands for the Month of September 9 –September 30, 2025 in the Amount of $550,369.43
These items are considered routine in nature and are acted upon by a single action unless requested by an individual Council Member or member of the public for special consideration.

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS & UPDATES

MATTERS PRESENTED FROM THE AUDIENCE
The public may address the City Council on any item that is on the Agenda at the time the item is called. The public may also address the City Council on any item not on the Agenda that is within the subject matter of the City of Escalon. Each speaker is limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Unused time may not be yielded to another speaker. You may state your name and address for the record; however, it is not required. Due to state law, action will not be taken on an item that is not on the Agenda and except for brief responses, the Council is prohibited from discussing any item not on the agenda. If it requires action, it will be referred to staff and/or placed on a future Agenda. The determination of whether an item is within the subject matter of the City is a discretionary decision made by the Mayor.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
None

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

4. Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. XXX Amending Escalon Municipal Code Chapter 15 – Buildings and Construction by Adopting by Reference the California Building Standards, 2025 Edition, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, with Amendments and Other Uniform Codes

5. Introduce and Discuss the City’s Recreation Program Fees

6. Agenda Item Request to Consider Adopting a Resolution Opposing California’s Proposition 50, the Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment

7. Agenda Item Request to Consider New and Additional Equipment for the Escalon Police Department

8. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with MCR Engineering, Inc., to Provide Contract City Engineering Services for an Initial Two-Year Term with an Option for a Three-Year Extension, Not to Exceed $530,000.00 from the General Fund.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

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CLOSED SESSION
None

ADJOURNMENT
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Applicants, parties, and their agents who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $250 (aggregated) to a Councilmember over the past 12 months, must publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that agenda item. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution aggregated, and the name(s) of the campaign contributor(s) and Councilmember(s). The disclosure may be made either in writing to the City Clerk prior to the agenda item consideration, or by verbal disclosure at the time of the agenda item consideration.

The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, nor a recitation of all legal requirements and obligations of parties/applicants and their agents. Parties and agents are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.

SB 343 NOTICE
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DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Michele Bates, Deputy City Clerk, certify under penalty of perjury, under the State of California, that the Escalon City Council Agenda for the Meeting of Monday, October 6, 2025 was posted 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, in the area designated below on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Escalon City Hall
2060 McHenry Avenue
City of Escalon Website
www.cityofescalon.org
Escalon CA 95320
Dated: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Courtney Richmond, Deputy City Clerk
Courtney Richmond

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HONORING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 175th anniversary of San Joaquin County, commemorating its establishment in 1850 alongside the founding of the State of California; and WHEREAS, San Joaquin County, named for the river that runs through its core, has long stood at the intersection of geography, culture and opportunity, its history shaped by early settlers, and the generations who followed; and
WHEREAS, after early periods of hardship and transformation, the discovery of gold in the mid-19th century brought a dramatic influx of new settlers, laying the foundation for lasting communities and regional development; and
WHEREAS, the arrival of the railroad in the 1860’s positioned the County as a critical link between East and West, accelerating commerce and growth through the dedication of a diverse workforce whose contributions shaped California’s infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the County’s fertile land and temperate climate led to a flourishing agricultural economy, producing an array of crops and supporting a way of life that continues to feed the State and the Nation; and WHEREAS, the evolution of agricultural practices, supported by technological innovation and irrigation infrastructure, fostered industry and trade that expanded well into the 20th century and beyond; and WHEREAS, through periods of change and growth, the people of San Joaquin County have demonstrated resilience, creativity, and a commitment to building strong communities; and WHEREAS, the postwar era ushered in new opportunities in education, housing, and transportation, helping shape the modern character of the County as a place where individuals and families continue to thrive; and WHEREAS, San Joaquin County today stands as a vibrant, diverse, and essential part of California’s Central Valley, honoring its past while looking toward the promise of the future.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andrew Hagan, Mayor of the City of Escalon, on behalf of the Escalon City Council, do recognize and celebrate San Joaquin County’s remarkable history, its enduring spirit, and the contributions of all those who have made it a place to live, work and grow for generations.

Dated this 6th day of October 2025
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Mayor Andrew Hagan

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ITEM NO. 2

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
FOR OCTOBER 6, 2025
Prepared By: Michele Bates, Deputy City Clerk
Date: September 22, 2025
Subject: Review and Approve the Minutes
Recommendation:

Approve the Minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of September 15, 2025

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MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCALON
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
City Council Chambers, 2060 McHenry Avenue -7:00 P.M.

Beginning Resolution No. 50-25
Beginning Ordinance No. 600
Beginning Minute Order No. 67-25
PRESENT: Mayor Andrew Hagan
Mayor Pro Tem Malinda Walker
Councilmember Jeremy Engle
Councilmember Shawn Strohman
Councilmember Jeff Kay
STAFF PRESENT: Jaylen French, City Manager (CM)
Celinda Bickner, Finance Director/HR Administrator (FDHRA) Juston Collins, Public Works Superintendent (PWS)
Robert Hardgraves, Chief of Police
Frank Splendorio, Legal Counsel
Michele Bates, Deputy City Clerk

PRESENTATIONS

1. 2025-2026 Strategic Plan Quarter Two Update
CM French, FDHRA Bickner and Chief Hardgraves provided an 2nd Quarterly Update on the City’s adopted 2025-2026 Strategic Plan.

CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Approve Minutes from the Meeting of August 15, 2025.

3. Approve Register of Demands for the Month of August 13 – September 8, 2025 in the Amount of $657,568.83

4. Authorization to Submit the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Sections 5311 and 5339 Applications
Councilmember Strohman requested to pull Item 2.

MOTION – it was m/s by STROHMAN/KAY to Approve Consent Calendar Items 3 and 4 as Presented.

Motion carried 5-0. MINUTE ORDER 67-25.

Councilmember Strohman noted that in the second motion of Item 7 of the August 18th meeting, that he did not abstain, instead he voted in favor of the motion and requested that this correction be made prior to adoption.

MOTION – it was m/s by STROHMAN/KAY to Approve Consent Calendar Item 2 as Amended. Motion carried 5-0. MINUTE ORDER 68-25.

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STAFF COMMUNICATION

5. August Updates
a. Treasurer’s Report
b. Police Department Report
c. Animal Control Report
d. Recreation Report
e. Development Services Report
f. Public Works Report
g. Building Department
h. Water Department Report
i. Waste Water Treatment Plant Report
j. City Manager’s Report (Verbal)
FDHRA Bickner presented the Treasurer’s Report to the Council and provided a summary of its contents.

Chief Hardgraves reported that officers have been conducting additional patrols at McHenry Avenue & Ullrey Avenue in response to concerns regarding unsafe driving by large trucks. The difficulty of the intersection and its adjacency to the railroad was discussed as well as inquiries about potential other solutions.

Chief Hardgraves reported on youth scooter activity around town, noting EPD has been communicating directly with youth to ensure law compliance and safety. He further stated that Officer Harrison delivered safety presentations at local schools at the start of the school year. Chief Hardgraves also provided information on incidents reported at skate parks in other communities as requested previously.

PWS Collins reported on the proposed installation of benches for senior citizens, noting that costs, ADA requirements, and placement considerations make the project currently infeasible without further Council direction. He also advised that sprinkler issues at Swanson Park have been addressed, and that staff continue to work to repair non-functioning crosswalks on Escalon Avenue, and that the dead tree on Oklahoma has been trimmed to clear visibility of stop signs.

Councilmember Strohman recommended consulting the Senior Fun Bunch to identify common walking routes that could guide bench placement. Councilmember Kay suggested designating one park as a senior walking route and installing benches there.

CM French provided updates on a prior request to add an amenity to Swanson park noting that this would come forward in the coming months as staff works through various issues, potential grass leveling at Main Street Park, and the increase in participation in the city’s flag football program.

MATTERS PRESENTED FROM THE AUDIENCE
Resident Luke Eggers expressed opposition to the proposed dog park at Sanchez Park, noting that he and his neighbors do not support the project. He thanked Councilmember Kay for engaging with residents and stated his belief that the town is not large enough to sustain a dog park, suggesting funds be directed instead to recreation programs or other City projects. He believes if a dog park is placed at the suggested location, that area will be taken away from the kids and teams that practice out there.

Resident Toni Fernandez lives directly across from the proposed dog park is opposed to the location. She did email Councilmember Kay regarding the project and points of importance to her.

Resident Kurt Dazinger inquired whether the loans for the community center and city hall were included in the debt service listed in the budget. FDHRA Bickner clarified that they are not, as those loans were intended to be paid through development impact fees, which have been lower than anticipated.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

6. Consider Location of Proposed Escalon Skate Park Phase 1; and Consider Deal Points for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Escalon Parks Foundation and the City of Escalon CM French presented the staff report, outlining the two outstanding issues: 1) potential location options including estimated costs, and 2) key points of the MOU with Escalon Parks Foundation (EPF).

Councilmember Strohman inquired about the components included in the budget figures. CM French explained that the estimates were based on unit costs from the recent Yosemite Sidewalk Project and provide a general sense of sidewalk costs. PWS Collins committed to verify that the existing sidewalk at Hogan Park meets ADA compliance standards.

Mayor Pro Tem Walker inquired about potential impacts if the Council selected the first proposed location, specifically regarding the existing parking lot and the house on the property currently being rented. CM French indicated that the residential property would not be directly affected, while noting that upon selection of the preferred location that final details could be fully addressed.

Councilmember Strohman asked how many parking spaces might be lost if the skatepark were built in the first option. PWS Collins estimated a loss of approximately 20–25 stalls, but that the plan was to rebuild the lost portion of the parking lot.

General discussion ensued about potential solutions for ingress and egress on Escalon-Bellota Road and costs and funding sources for improvements and how these costs could be incorporated in the City’s budget process if needed.

Councilmember Engle inquired of Mr. Laugero about the MOU deal points and associated costs. Mr.

Laugero responded that any additional costs could require further fundraising. He indicated that an $18,000 increase would be challenging, whereas a $4,500 increase—if it ensures ADA compliance—would be more manageable.

Councilmember Engle inquired about EPF’s long-term plans for the skatepark. Mr. Laugero explained that the organization has not yet discussed future development with its current board, but emphasized that EPF specifically raised funds to build a skatepark and is committed to delivering the “bowl” feature.

Councilmember Strohman expressed support for moving the project forward but voiced concerns regarding the budget. He noted that the Council currently lacks sufficient information to make an informed decision.

Mr. Laugero responded that they have budget information for the project and that a limiting factor to securing additional funds is forward progress, but by advancing the MOU discussion, defining the location of the bowl, and providing the community with a clear timeline, the project could attract additional donations and relieve any potential City responsibility.

Councilmember Kay requested that EPF provide the Council with the line-item document from Dreamland, to which Mr. Laugero responded that an updated version would be available soon. Councilmember Kay then presented cost estimates for sidewalks and the potential loss of parking spaces, noting that the initially proposed site would result in minimal parking loss, reduced sidewalk needs, and a limited financial impact on the City. He also observed that the “clover” bowl design would be visually appealing at that location.

Additionally, he acknowledged that security cameras and fencing will need to be addressed in the future, with responsibility for those items to be determined at that time. He concluded by emphasizing the importance of making a decision and moving the project forward.

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Councilmember Strohman then asked Mr. Laugero whether, if finances were not a factor, EPF had a preferred location. Mr. Laugero replied that they did not have a specific preference; however, from a cost perspective, as well as in consideration of the master plan and law enforcement input, the west side location would be the most suitable.

Public Comment Opened at 8:43 p.m.

Resident Kurt Dazinger stated that the primary issue surrounding the skatepark is its location. He provided background on the City’s past MOU negotiations and explained why an agreement was not previously signed. Mr. Dazinger expressed the view that the skatepark has never had broad community support beyond EPF members and a small group of others. He emphasized that EPF’s role was intended to be designing, funding, and delivering a finished project to the City. He cautioned that once City funds are combined with nonprofit contributions, the project becomes a municipal responsibility. Noting that the project has already spanned 15 years, he expressed doubt that additional funding would be forthcoming.

Resident Sherry Hill spoke in support of the skatepark. As a mother and grandmother, she expressed safety concerns, including the risk of kidnappings, with placing the facility near Escalon-Bellota Road. She advocated for locating the skatepark on the west side of the park. Ms. Hill emphasized that community members do want the project to move forward and expressed frustration with delays caused. She urged the Council to trust the residents, assuring them that the community will ensure the skatepark’s success and provide support for its completion.

Resident Gary Haskin reflected on the long process leading to the current stage of the skatepark project, noting that past Councils had expressed support but lacked sufficient funding. He commended EPF for successfully raising the necessary funds and expressed frustration with the ongoing meetings and repeated discussions. Mr. Haskin concluded by urging the Council to move forward and complete the project.

Public Comment Closed at 8:55 p.m.

Mayor Hagan proposed designating a location for the skatepark and allowing EPF to proceed with discussions with the City to resolve outstanding issues before breaking ground. Councilmember Kay expressed his agreement with this approach.

CM French noted that if it is the direction of the Council, staff can work quickly to get the outstanding issues resolved and bring back before the Council.

MOTION – it was m/s ENGLE/STROHMAN to Propose the Location of the Escalon Skate Park on the West Side of the Proposed Location. Motion carried 3-2 (Mayor Hagan and Mayor Pro Tem Walker voted Nay). MINUTE ORDER 69-25
MOTION – it was m/s STROHMAN/KAY to Table the MOU Deal Points Until Staff and/or EPF Come Back with Better Budget Numbers Moving Forward. Motion carried 5-0. MINUTE ORDER 70-25

7. Consider Termination and Settlement Agreement Outlining Escalon Unified School District Purchase of City’s Interest in the Pool Facilities per the 2000 Swimming Pool Facilities Agreement between the City of Escalon and Escalon Unified School District; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
CM French presented the staff report on the termination and settlement agreement with the Escalon Union School District providing a history up to this date and the need for the termination and settlement agreement.

Mayor Hagan explained that the pool is beyond repair and unwanted by the School District. And while it is a difficult decision, the City must move forward by dissolving the current contract and if desired exploring opportunities to develop a new swimming pool on public land.

Councilmember Engle highlighted that the school district offered the City use of El Portal’s fields for three years, up to 40 days per year, to support Recreation Department programs. He asked if this would limit public access during City use. CM French confirmed the fields would be open and accessible to the public.

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Mayor Hagan clarified that EUSD’s cautious approach stems from liability concerns, and the district prefers to pilot the program first to evaluate how it works, but is receptive to extending the agreement to allow for greater use if all goes well.

Councilmember Engle requested written confirmation of the terms, noting that the City is trading $142,000 for 120 days of field use. He expressed concerns that travel teams currently use the fields while the City has limited access, and he believes the City may be receiving the short end of the agreement.

Councilmember Strohman stated that while the pool is not a City responsibility, he and other Councilmembers have worked for the past two and a half years to pursue its reopening. He noted the pool is in critical need of upgrades but doesn’t believe the city should bear 40% of the cost to repair. He also observed that the school district has not expressed interest in contributing funds toward the facility. He acknowledged the community’s interest in having a public pool and viewed this step as progress toward that goal.

Councilmember Kay questioned under whose responsibility the pool fell under disrepair, with CM French indicated it was during the school district’s oversight. He also asked whether the appraisal reflected the pool’s current condition, which CM French confirmed. Councilmember Kay commented that instead of gaining a return on the community’s investment, the City is losing value because the pool was allowed to deteriorate.

Councilmember Kay expressed agreement with Councilmember Engle that the current proposal is not where the City should ultimately end up on this matter. Replacing the pool with a like feature would likely cost between $5–10 million. At this time, such an expenditure is not feasible, particularly considering the proposed pay out from the District.

Councilmember Strohman agreed $300,000 is insufficient to start a new pool, but expressed this would provide a financial and community organization starting point on a true community swimming pool.

Councilmember Engle expressed doubt that a community pool would ever happen due to its significant cost. He emphasized working with the district to adjust the deal and part ways amicably.

Mayor Pro Tem Walker noted that if the City uses the fields at El Portal, community voices will likely be heard by the district should there be any pushback. She added that if the district observes positive outcomes from the City’s use of its campuses, it may eventually extend facility use, but at present the district remains cautious.

Councilmember Engle acknowledged that the district has stated the high school facilities will not be available, but he believes the issue remains negotiable. While recognizing the importance of being a good partner with the district, he emphasized the Council’s responsibility to be good stewards of their positions.

Public Comment Opened at 9:45 pm
Resident Sherry Hill felt EUSD is not being a team player, urged the City to invest the funds into Hogan Park fields, and encouraged the Council to move forward and finalize the matter.

Public Comment Closed at 9:49 pm
Councilmember Engle expressed appreciation for Ms. Hill’s idea of using the funds to expand Hogan Park.

He inquired what $367,000 could accomplish in terms of expanding the fields and thereby reducing reliance on the schools. PWS Collins indicated that the cost to connect a larger area of park to City water would in the tens of thousands of dollars range. Councilmember Engle acknowledged this would be a long-term solution, noting that it might take additional time, during which the City would need to rely on existing community parks.

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Further discussion among Councilmembers focused on potential amendments and wording adjustments to the termination and settlement agreement, as well as strategies for presenting a counter-offer to the school district at the negotiating table.

MOTION – it was m/s STROHMAN/KAY to Sign the Termination and Settlement Agreement with Escalon Unified School District Purchase of the City’s Interest of the Pool Facilities Located at Escalon High School for the 2000 Swimming Pool Facilities Agreement between the City of Escalon and the Escalon Unified School District and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. Motion carried 4-1 (Nay – Engle). MINUTE ORDER 71-25.

8. City of Escalon 10-Year California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Paydown Plan
FDRHA Bickner outlined a plan to paydown the City’s $6.6M unfunded PERS liability in 10-years. The concept was previously approved by Council during the budget adoption process and this report was to provide the details and to solidify and memorialize the 10-year approach.

Public Comment Opened at 10:24 pm
None
Public Comment Closed at 10:24 pm
MOTION – it was m/s by KAY/STROHMAN to Approve the CalPERS Paydown Plan. Motion carried 5-0. MINUTE ORDER 72-25.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Councilmember Kay provided an update on a recent meeting with Senator McNeary, discussing SB24, which would prevent large utility providers from blocking a municipality from taking over utility service, a measure that would support SSJID’s efforts to overtake PG&E service. He also commented on the first EDC meeting, noting it went very well and expressed appreciation to the three community members who participated, and are eager to engage with the community. He thanked the Lions Club for hosting a successful car show during the past weekend, mentioning how much he enjoyed attending.

Lastly, he sought consensus from the Council to explore the possibility of a bond initiative as a future funding option. The idea received support from Councilmember Strohman and Mayor Hagan.

Councilmember Engle noted that the car show went very well and had strong community participation. He also sought support from the Council to raise recreation fees and make related adjustments, an idea supported by Mayor Hagan and Councilmember Kay.

Mayor Pro Tem Walker remarked that she appreciated the productive discussions regarding the swimming pool and skatepark. She expressed appreciation that these items are being resolved and moving forward for the benefit of the community. She thanked FDHRA Bickner for her hard work in creating a long-term plan to support the City. She also expressed pride in the town, Council, and staff, emphasizing the importance of supporting freedom of speech and encouraging respectful dialogue, even when disagreements arise.

Councilmember Strohman expressed that he was pleased with the recent meeting with Senator McNeary as well. He acknowledged that the prior week had been challenging, emphasizing that, as community members participating in the democratic process, it is important to promote political discourse and have open, candid discussions—even when opinions differ. He stated that political violence is never acceptable and that the best way to honor everyone is to recognize differing viewpoints while respecting decisions made for the benefit of the community. He added that the City of Escalon is fortunate to be able to disagree yet still find ways to work together.

Mayor Hagan noted that everything he intended to say—or hadn’t thought to say—had been covered, and with that, he wished everyone a great evening.

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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Hagan adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:36 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
____________________________
Michele Bates, Deputy City Clerk

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ITEM NO. 3

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
FOR OCTOBER 6, 2025
Prepared By: Celinda Bickner, Finance Director
Date: September 30, 2025
Subject: Approval of Register of Demands – September 30, 2025, for $550,369.43 Recommendation:

Approval of the Register of Demands for the amount of $550,369.43 for the period beginning September 9, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2025, pursuant to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget adopted on 6/16/2025.

Attachments
Attached is the check register report for the period beginning September 9, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2025, in which items were paid in conformity with City policies and procedures from available funds.

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9/30/2025 2:30 PM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 1
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Escalon, CA
BANK: OPOOL OAK VALLEY POOL CASH
DATE RANGE: 9/09/2025 THRU 9/30/2025

CHECK INVOICE CHECK CHECK CHECK
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9/30/2025 2:30 PM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 2
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Escalon, CA
BANK: OPOOL OAK VALLEY POOL CASH
DATE RANGE: 9/09/2025 THRU 9/30/2025

CHECK INVOICE CHECK CHECK CHECK
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I-202509175415 SOCCER REFEREE 9/13/25 R 9/22/2025 54.00 082991 54.00

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9/30/2025 2:30 PM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 3
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Escalon, CA
BANK: OPOOL OAK VALLEY POOL CASH
DATE RANGE: 9/09/2025 THRU 9/30/2025

CHECK INVOICE CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME STATUS DATE AMOUNT DISCOUNT NO STATUS AMOUNT DUN01 DUNBAR, MICHAEL ALAN
I-202509155404 PLANNING COMMISSION 9/09/25 R 9/22/2025 50.00 082992 50.00 EHS01 EHS SPORTS BOOSTERS
I-202509225424 FIREWORKS DEPOSIT REFUND R 9/22/2025 250.00 082993 250.00 ESC30 ESCALON PARKS FOUNDATION
I-202509225426 FIREWORKS DEPOSIT REFUND R 9/22/2025 250.00 082994 250.00 FGL01 FRUIT GROWERS LABORATORY INC
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I-100375582 ASPHALT R 9/22/2025 118.26 082996
I-100377052 ASPHALT R 9/22/2025 213.62 082996 331.88
GON03 GONZALES, ROXANNA
I-202509155403 PLANNING COMMISSION 9/09/25 R 9/22/2025 50.00 082997 50.00 GOR01 GORDON, ROGER
I-20259 GRAZING FOR WEED CONTROL WWTP R 9/22/2025 2,000.00 082998 2,000.00 GRO02 GROVER LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
I-0341564 REPLACED BROKEN SPRINKLERS R 9/22/2025 186.07 082999 I-0341568 REPAIRED BROKEN PIPE R 9/22/2025 205.12 082999 391.19 H2H01 MICHAEL ANTHONY HERRERA
I-1474-144 SERVICE CONDENSATE PUMP R 9/22/2025 195.00 083000 195.00 HUE01 HUEBNER, LOGAN
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I-202509175414 SOCCER REFEREE 9/13/25 R 9/22/2025 50.00 083003 50.00

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9/30/2025 2:30 PM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 4
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Escalon, CA
BANK: OPOOL OAK VALLEY POOL CASH
DATE RANGE: 9/09/2025 THRU 9/30/2025

CHECK INVOICE CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME STATUS DATE AMOUNT DISCOUNT NO STATUS AMOUNT KRA02 KRAZAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.

I-INV G601076-23207 COMPACTION TESTING R 9/22/2025 2,080.00 083004 2,080.00 KRI03 KRIEGER, MILEA
I-202509175411 SOCCER REFEREE 9/13/25 R 9/22/2025 54.00 083005 54.00 LIN01 LINDE INC
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I-014468 OIL CHANGE UNIT 2228 R 9/22/2025 91.86 083007 91.86 MIS02 MISSION LINEN SUPPLY
I-524565070 RUG/TOWEL/UNIFORM-PW R 9/22/2025 82.43 083008 I-524565076 RUG/TOWEL-COMM CTR R 9/22/2025 31.56 083008 I-524565079 RUG/TOWEL/CH R 9/22/2025 39.35 083008
I-524620218 RUG/TOWEL/UNIFORM-PW R 9/22/2025 72.83 083008 226.17 MIS03 CAR WASH PARTNERS, LLC
I-235930 (17) PATROL WASHES AUG R 9/22/2025 397.80 083009 397.80 MOD17 MODESTO POLICE DEPT
I-202509155407 TRAINING REGISTRATION-X2 R 9/22/2025 250.00 083010 250.00 MOR01 MORRILL INDUSTRIES INC
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I-202509175410 SOCCER REFEREE 9/13/25 R 9/22/2025 36.00 083012 36.00 OREI1 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC
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I-202509155399 MONTHLY TELEPHONE R 9/22/2025 205.84 083015 205.84

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9/30/2025 2:30 PM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 5
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Escalon, CA
BANK: OPOOL OAK VALLEY POOL CASH
DATE RANGE: 9/09/2025 THRU 9/30/2025

CHECK INVOICE CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME STATUS DATE AMOUNT DISCOUNT NO STATUS AMOUNT PAC07 PACIFIC SOUTHWEST IRRIGATION
I-313601 SPRINKLERS/SUPPL WWTP TREES R 9/22/2025 234.49 083016 234.49 PET03 PETERS, ROGER G
I-202509195421 CONCRETE/SET/POUR/FINISH R 9/22/2025 500.00 083017 I-202509225422 CONCRETE/SET/POUR/FINISH R 9/22/2025 300.00 083017 800.00 PL01 P & L CONCRETE PRODUCTS
I-7011452 (1/4YD) CART AWAY R 9/22/2025 91.89 083018
I-7011582 (1YD) CART-AWAY R 9/22/2025 220.76 083018 312.65 RAL01 RALEY, ISABELLE
I-202509175413 SOCCER REFEREE 9/13/25 R 9/22/2025 54.00 083019 54.00 SAN12 SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTI
I-N170883 ANNUAL PERMIT-CAMPBELL AVE R 9/22/2025 314.00 083020 I-N170984 ANNUAL PERMIT-2040 MCHENRY AVE R 9/22/2025 624.00 083020 938.00 SOU01 SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN IRRIGATION D
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I-677927 EXTENSION CORD R 9/22/2025 33.70 083023
I-677956 (1) COUPLE/(1)REPAIR COUPLING R 9/22/2025 19.55 083023 I-678053 TRUFUEL R 9/22/2025 51.27 083023
I-678065 SPRINKLER POPUP/RISER R 9/22/2025 15.20 083023 I-678295 CAP PVC/PVC PLUG R 9/22/2025 32.01 083023
I-678324 (4) FIELD PAINT R 9/22/2025 43.02 083023
I-678337 (1) BATTERY ALKALINE 9V R 9/22/2025 14.13 083023 I-678471 (5) SPRINKLR ADJ 10PK R 9/22/2025 65.20 083023 I-678489 CABLE TIES R 9/22/2025 19.56 083023
I-678492 BUCKET/EXT POLE/ PNT ROLLER R 9/22/2025 67.54 083023 I-678495 WIPING RAGS/VENT CLIP R 9/22/2025 22.80 083023 I-678537 DRILL BIT/WIRE CONNECT R 9/22/2025 63.03 083023 I-678715 (1) WIDE JAW ADJ WRENCH R 9/22/2025 17.32 083023 I-678737 MULTI ANGL WASH BRUSH R 9/22/2025 17.39 083023 I-678792 (5) HOSE CLAMP R 9/22/2025 22.78 083023
I-678811 (4) HOSE CLAMPS R 9/22/2025 15.62 083023
I-678860 RESCUE TAPE/WIRE BRUSH/ADHSV R 9/22/2025 143.44 083023 I-678906 (6) FIELD PAINT R 9/22/2025 64.53 083023
I-I89613 (8) FIELD MARK WHT 5GAL R 9/22/2025 430.56 083023 1,158.65

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9/30/2025 2:30 PM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 6
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Escalon, CA
BANK: OPOOL OAK VALLEY POOL CASH
DATE RANGE: 9/09/2025 THRU 9/30/2025

CHECK INVOICE CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME STATUS DATE AMOUNT DISCOUNT NO STATUS AMOUNT SWI01 SWIFT, ROBERT
I-3826 IRRIGATION REPAIR R 9/22/2025 140.00 083024
I-3827 IRRIGATION REPAIR R 9/22/2025 136.00 083024 276.00 THO20 THOMPSON, JENNIFER
I-202509155402 PLANNING COMMISSION 9/09/25 R 9/22/2025 50.00 083025 50.00 TRI09 TRINITY CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD
I-202509225423 FIREWORKS DEPOSIT REFUND R 9/22/2025 250.00 083026 250.00 VAL11 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVI
I-CL 25-915113 FUEL R 9/22/2025 1,053.89 083027 1,053.89 VAN04 VAN ALLEN PARENTS CLUB
I-202509225425 FIREWORKS DEPOSIT REFUND R 9/22/2025 250.00 083028 250.00 WIL04 WILLIS, BARBARA
I-202509155401 PLANNING COMMISSION 9/09/25 R 9/22/2025 50.00 083029 50.00 ACC06 ACC BUSINESS
I-3266547014 MONTHLY INTERNET SERVICE R 9/22/2025 895.58 083030 895.58 AUT01 AUTREYS SWEEPING LLC
I-48648 STREET SWEEPING SERVICES R 9/22/2025 1,807.69 083031 1,807.69 GRO02 GROVER LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
I-0341363 WWTP TREES R 9/22/2025 36,960.00 083032 36,960.00 INS03 RENTOKIL NORTH AMERICA INC
I-380568 MONTHLY PES CONTROL SERV R 9/22/2025 52.76 083033 I-380571 MONTHLY PES CONTROL SERV R 9/22/2025 52.76 083033 I-380574 MONTHLY PES CONTROL SERV R 9/22/2025 52.76 083033 I-380575 MONTHLY PES CONTROL SERV R 9/22/2025 52.76 083033 I-380584 MONTHLY PES CONTROL SERV R 9/22/2025 52.76 083033 I-380585 MONTHLY PES CONTROL SERV R 9/22/2025 52.76 083033 I-380586 MONTHLY PES CONTROL SERV R 9/22/2025 52.76 083033 I-380590 MONTHLY PES CONTROL SERV R 9/22/2025 101.56 083033 I-380597 MONTHLY PES CONTROL SERV R 9/22/2025 52.76 083033 523.64 MID15 HALCYON CREEK INC
I-616 MONTHLY IT SERVICES R 9/22/2025 7,378.23 083034 7,378.23 OAK02 CITY OF OAKDALE
I-34 SHELTER SERVICES R 9/22/2025 13,234.40 083035 13,234.40

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9/30/2025 2:30 PM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 7
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Escalon, CA
BANK: OPOOL OAK VALLEY POOL CASH
DATE RANGE: 9/09/2025 THRU 9/30/2025

CHECK INVOICE CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME STATUS DATE AMOUNT DISCOUNT NO STATUS AMOUNT QUA10 QUALITY SERVICE INC
I-37260 WWTP OPERATIONS R 9/22/2025 30,975.00 083036 30,975.00 RCX01 RCX SPORTS LLC
I-24000017341 (380)FLG FOOTBALL JERSEYS R 9/22/2025 3,490.94 083037 3,490.94 RIP01 CITY OF RIPON
I-7105 MONTHLY DISPATCH SERVICES R 9/22/2025 14,912.04 083038 I-7106 MONTHLY DISPATCH SERVICES R 9/22/2025 155.42 083038 15,067.46 SWI01 SWIFT, ROBERT
I-3848 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE R 9/22/2025 6,335.36 083039 I-3849 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE R 9/22/2025 2,072.00 083039 8,407.36 TSI01 T & S INTERMODAL MAINTENANCE,
I-23554 LIBRARY ROOF/WALL REPAIR R 9/22/2025 21,565.00 083040 21,565.00 AME29 AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE
I-202509295432 REGISTRATION-GECK R 9/30/2025 148.00 083041 148.00 CAL13 CALNET
I-000024073499 SCADA PHONE LINE R 9/30/2025 143.78 083042 143.78 CAL61 CALIFORNIA BUILT-IN SYSTEMS, I
I-26229 ANNUAL COMMERCIAL MONITORING R 9/30/2025 480.00 083043 480.00 PEG01 PEGBOARD
I-519246 (500) TRESPASS LETTERS R 9/30/2025 233.60 083044 233.60 QUE02 QUENCH USA, INC.

I-INV09551426 WATER FILTER WW- 9/12-12/11/25 R 9/30/2025 191.13 083045 I-INV09551491 WATER FILTER PW- 9/12-12/11/25 R 9/30/2025 192.90 083045 I-INV09551845 WATER FILTER CH- 9/12-12/11/25 R 9/30/2025 192.90 083045 I-INV09552132 WATER FILTER PD- 9/12-12/11/25 R 9/30/2025 192.90 083045 769.83 RES01 PITNEY BOWES BANK INC RESERVE
I-202509305443 POSTAGE R 9/30/2025 1,500.00 083046 1,500.00 RUD01 RUDD, DELVEKIO
I-3-2526 SEPT SOCCER/OCT FLAG FOOTBALL R 9/30/2025 14,000.00 083047 14,000.00 SAN25 SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S
I-202509295429 INCOME WITHOLDING ORDER R 9/30/2025 313.64 083048 313.64

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9/30/2025 2:30 PM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 8
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Escalon, CA
BANK: OPOOL OAK VALLEY POOL CASH
DATE RANGE: 9/09/2025 THRU 9/30/2025

CHECK INVOICE CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME STATUS DATE AMOUNT DISCOUNT NO STATUS AMOUNT WIN05 WING, ANNETTE
I-202509295431 YOGA CLASS 8/21/25 - 9/25/25 R 9/30/2025 810.00 083049 810.00 * * T O T A L S * * NO INVOICE AMOUNT DISCOUNTS CHECK AMOUNT REGULAR CHECKS: 77 453,071.32 0.00 453,071.32
HAND CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
DRAFTS: 6 97,298.11 0.00 97,298.11
EFT: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
NON CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
VOID CHECKS: 0 VOID DEBITS 0.00
VOID CREDITS 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL ERRORS: 0

NO INVOICE AMOUNT DISCOUNTS CHECK AMOUNT
VENDOR SET: 01 BANK: OPOOL TOTALS: 83 550,369.43 0.00 550,369.43 BANK: OPOOL TOTALS: 83 550,369.43 0.00 550,369.43
REPORT TOTALS: 83 550,369.43 0.00 550,369.43

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ITEM NO. 4

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
FOR OCTOBER 6, 2025
Prepared by: Brian Bell, Building Official
Date: September 26, 2025
Subject: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. XXX Amending Escalon Municipal Code Chapter 15 – Buildings and Construction by Adopting by Reference the California Building Standards, 2025 Edition, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, with Amendments and Other Uniform Codes ________________ ________
Recommendation:

1. Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. XXX amending Escalon Municipal Code Chapter 15 – Buildings and Construction by adopting by reference the California Building Standards, 2025 Edition, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations with amendments, and other uniform codes.

2. Schedule a public hearing for November 3, 2025 to consider the ordinance’s adoption.

Background & Overview:

The model codes update every three years to improve and adjust to the newest materials, methods of construction, and technological advances in the industry. The California Building Standards Commission adoption of the 2025 California Building Code (CBC) comes after a comprehensive multi-state agency and stakeholder update of the 2022 California Building Code.

The objective is to produce a practical building code that ensures public safety first and foremost, while implementing the most efficient technology available to conserve the State’s natural resources and energy use. California’s Building Code applies to every commercial and residential structure in the State.

The new 2025 CBC contains thirteen parts that incorporate public health, life safety, and general welfare standards used in the design and construction of buildings in California. These parts incorporate the latest national standards in the International Building, Residential and Fire Codes, California Green Building Code, California Energy Code, National Electrical Code and the Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Codes.

Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5 mandates that the Building Standards contained in the 2025 CBC shall be effective 180 days after publication by the California Building Standards Commission. If these codes are not adopted by Ordinance, they become effective by default without any amendments.

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Discussion:

Along with the usual Energy and Green code updates, below are a few noteworthy updates:
• Tightened Energy & Sustainability Standards. The 2025 Energy Code (Part 6) raises the bar for energy efficiency—requiring heat pumps without auxiliary heating/gas backup, improved window U-factors, better wall assembly performance, and enhanced ventilation—especially for single-family dwellings.
• Reinforced Exterior Wall Continuity. CBC Section 705 introduces stricter rules for engineering continuity of fire-resistance-rated exterior walls, especially where they intersect with floors or roofs.
• Enhanced Fire Protection for Stairway Exterior Walls. New CBC Section 1023.7.2:

Stairway exterior walls rising above a low roof require either:
o One-hour-rated protection for 10 ft above the roof, or o A one-hour-rated roof with 45-minute rated openings within 10 ft of the stairway wall.
• Expanded EV Charger Requirements. Single-family, multifamily, and non-residential buildings now have stricter electric vehicle (EV) charging mandates:
o All single-family residences must include a specified percentage of Level 2 EV charger receptacles.
o Offices, manufacturing facilities, and other non-residential structures must also meet minimum EV charging thresholds, with alternative compliance via power allocation methods
Procedurally, the City must take special steps when it adopts a code by reference. It must (1) introduce the ordinance and conduct a first reading, (2) schedule a public hearing that may coincide with the second reading, which the City has set for November 3, 2025 at the regularly scheduled Escalon City Council meeting, (3) publish notice of the hearing for two successive weeks and (4) conduct the public hearing and adopt the ordinance. The proposed effective date of the ordinance amendments will be January 1, 2026. As part of the adoption process, this Department has made every effort to notify all affected parties of the proposed changes.

Attachments:

1. Ordinance No. XXX with amended version of Escalon Municipal Code Chapter 15, Buildings and Construction

2. 2025 Title 24 California Code Changes

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ORDINANCE NO. XXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCALON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.06, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.30, 15.32, 15.36 AND REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 15.24 TO THE ESCALON MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), CONSISTING OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND

DELETIONS
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. the City of Escalon (“City”) may adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition as provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, and other codes, and WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission (“Commission”) recently adopted the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and 18941.5 authorize cities to adopt the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, Title 25, section 52 of the California Code of Regulations empowers the City to use its own abatement procedures so long as these procedures are equivalent to the procedures contained in Title 25 sections 48 through 70 of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations, and provided such procedures provide an efficient and effective procedure for the abatement of substandard conditions with fairness to both owners and residents; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt the California Building Standards Code with the necessary amendments to assure the Codes are tailored to the particular safety needs of the City as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on XX, 2025, at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the Codes as amended herein; and WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066 on XX, 2025 and XX, 2025; and WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCALON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

ATTACHMENT 1 Page 29 of 164
Ordinance No. XXX

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1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Chapter 15.06, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20,

15.30, 15.32 and 15.36 of the City of Escalon Municipal Code, and add 15.34, adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code as provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (“California Building Standards Code”) with certain amendments thereto; to regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the City of Escalon; provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees as established by resolution of the City Council; and provide for penalties for the violation of the codes adopted herein.

2. Authority. The City Council enacts this Ordinance under the authority granted to the City by California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. authorizing the City to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) and other uniform codes by reference, including but not limited to and furthermore is authorized by California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 to adopt the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions

3. Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendment to Section 406.3.2.1 of the 2025 California Building Code is more restrictive than the standards adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and is reasonably necessary because of the following local climatic, geologic or topographic conditions, hereby adopted by the City Council as the findings to support the modification to the 2025 California Building Code:

A. CLIMATIC: The City has long, dry, hot, summers that contribute to the risk of grass, brush, and structure fires within the City. On average, the City experiences an annual rainfall between 16 to 18 inches. This rainfall can be expected between October and April of each year. However, during the summer and early fall months there is little, if any, measurable precipitation. During this dry period, the temperatures range between 70° - 112°F with moderate to gusty west northwest winds. These drying winds mixed with the natural vegetation, which is dominant throughout the area, creates a hazardous fuel condition, which further create extensive grass and brush land fire risk. With residential developments encroaching into these grass and brush covered areas, wind driven fires could have severe consequences to improved properties at risk. Because of these fire-prone conditions, the City is amending Section 406.3.2.1 to ensure greater protection against the risk of fires.

The amendment to Chapter 1, Section 109.2 is necessary for administrative clarification, and does not modify a building standard pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958, 17985.7 and/or 18941.5. This amendment establishes administrative standards for the effective enforcement of the building standards in the City of Escalon.

4. Amendment. Chapter 15.06 of the Escalon Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

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Ordinance No. XXX

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Chapter 15.06

15.06.010 Adoption of Codes by Reference.

The City adopts by reference and makes part of this Chapter by reference, subject to those provisions set forth in this Title 15, the following California Building Standards Codes (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) and uniform codes, including but not limited to (collectively, the “Codes”). One copy of each is on file for use and examination by the public in the office of the Clerk of the Council of the City of Escalon:

A. California Administrative Code, 2025 Edition, Part 1 of Title 24, published by the International Code Council;
B. California Building Code, 2025 Edition, Part 2 of Title 24, Volumes 1 and 2, including Chapter 1 (Division II Scope and Administration) and Appendices H, I, J, P and Q, based on the 2024 Edition of the International Building Code as published by the International Code Council;
C. California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, Part 2.5 of Title 24, including Chapter 1 (Division II Administration) and all Appendices excepting Appendix AB, based on the 2024 Edition of the International Residential Code published by the International Code Council;
D. California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, Part 3 of Title 24, including Article 89 and Annex H, based on the 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association;
E. California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, Part 4 of Title 24, including Chapter 1 (Division II Administration) and all Appendices, based on the 2024 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
F. California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, Part 5 of Title 24, including Chapter 1 and all Appendices, based on the 2024 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; G. California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, Part 6 of Title 24, including all Appendices, as published by the International Code Council;
H. California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, Part 8 of Title 24, including Appendix A, as published by the International Code Council;
I. California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, Part 9 of Title 24, including all Appendices, based on the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council;
J. California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, Part 10 of Title 24, including Chapter 1 (Division II Scope and Administration) and all Appendices, and based on the 2024 Edition of the International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council;
K. California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, Part 11 of Title 24, as published by the International Code Council;
L. California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition, Part 12 of Title 24, including all Appendices, as published by the International Code Council; M. California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, part 7 of Title 24 including all Appendices based on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code as published by the International Code Council.

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5. Amendment. Sections 15.08.010, 15.08.020, and 15.08.030 of Chapter 15.08 of the Escalon Municipal Code are hereby amended and restated to read as follows (Section 15.08.040 remains the same):

Chapter 15.08
Building Code

15.08.010 Adoption.

A. The 2025 Edition of the California Building Code contained in Part 2 of Title 24, Volumes 1 and 2, of the California Code of Regulations, which incorporates and amends the 2024 Edition of the International Building Code published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1, Division II Scope and Administration, and Appendices H – Signs, I – Patio Covers, J – Grading, P – Sleeping Lofts, and QEmergency Housing, is hereby adopted by reference as the Building Code of the City of Escalon for the purpose of prescribing regulations for the erection, construction, modification, repair, maintenance, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings and structures; and each and all of the regulations, provisions and terms of the code are referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as fully and completely as if set forth in this chapter. One copy of the Building Code shall be maintained for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk.

B. The following sections of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code shall be amended as indicated:

1. Section 406.3.2.1 is amended by adding, at the end of the text of that provision, language to read as follows:

Electrical cable penetrations within attic spaces shall be enclosed in metal conduit for 30 inches on each side of the wall. Conduit ends to be bushed and fire-stopped.

2. Chapter 1, Section 109.2 is amended by adding at the end of the text of that section, language to read as follows:

Permit fees for each permit shall be as set by resolution of the city council.

15.08.020 Violation – Penalty.

Any violation of this chapter is declared to be an infraction, punishable on the first conviction by a fine not exceeding $100.00, and for a second conviction within a period of one year by a fine not exceeding $200.00 and for a third or any subsequent conviction within one year by a fine not exceeding $500.00.

15.08.030 Fees.

A. Except as otherwise provided below, the fee for building permits shall be established by resolution of the City Council and may be amended from time to time.

B. In addition to the public facilities and services improvement fee, established by Chapter 3.23 of the EMC, development impact fees are hereby established as a condition of the issuance of building permits in the city. The city council shall, by separate resolution, set forth the specific amount of the development

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impact fees and identify the specific public improvements to be financed thereby, describe the estimated costs of these facilities, describe the reasonable relationship between such facilities and the various types of new developments, and describe the relationship between the need for the public facilities and the various types of new developments.

C. Development impact fees shall be paid by each applicant prior to issuance of a building permit.

6. Amendment. Chapter 15.12 of the Escalon Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

Chapter 15.12
Mechanical Code

15.12.010 Adoption.

The 2025 Edition of the California Mechanical Code contained in Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including Chapter 1, Division II Administration, and all Appendices, which incorporates and amends the 2024 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is hereby adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code of the City; and each and all of the regulations, provisions and terms of the code are referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as fully and completely as if set forth in this chapter. One copy of the Mechanical Code shall be maintained for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk.

15.12.020 Violation – Penalty.

It is unlawful and constitutes an infraction for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this chapter.

15.12.030 Fees.

Permit fees for mechanical permits shall be established by resolution of the City Council and may be amended from time to time.

7. Amendment. Chapter 15.16 of the Escalon Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

Chapter 15.16
Electrical Code

15.16.010 Adoption.

The 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code contained in Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including Article 89 and Annex H, which incorporates and amends the 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association is hereby adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the City; and each and all of the regulations, provisions and terms of the code are referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as fully and completely as if set forth in this chapter.

One copy of the Electrical Code shall be maintained for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk.

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15.16.020 Violation – Penalty.

It is unlawful and constitutes an infraction for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this chapter.

15.16.030 Fees.

Permit fees for electrical permitsshall be established by resolution of the City Council and may be amended from time to time.

8. Amendment. Chapter 15.20 of the Escalon Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

Chapter 15.20
Plumbing Code

15.20.010 Adoption.

The 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code contained in Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including Chapter 1, Division II Administration, and all Appendices, which incorporates and amends the 2024 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code published by the International Association of Plumbing and Plumbing Officials is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City; and each and all of the regulations, provisions and terms of the code are referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as fully and completely as if set forth in this chapter. One copy of the Plumbing Code shall be maintained for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk.

15.20.020 Violation – Penalty.

It is unlawful and constitutes an infraction for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this chapter.

15.20.030 Fees.

Permit fees for plumbing permitsshall be established by resolution of the City Council and may be amended from time to time.

9. Amendment. Chapter 15.24 of the Escalon Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:

Chapter 15.24
Wildland-Urban Interface Code

15.24.010 Adoption.

The 2025 Edition of the California Wildland Urban Interface Code contained in Part 7 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including Chapter 1, which incorporates and amends the 2024 Edition of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted as the Wildland Urban Interface Code of the City; and each and all of the regulations, provisions and terms

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of the code are referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as fully and completely as if set forth in this chapter. One copy of the Wildland Urban Interface Code shall be maintained for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk .

15.24.020 Violation – Penalty.

It is unlawful and constitutes an infraction for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this chapter.

10. Amendment. Chapter 15.30 of the Escalon Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

Chapter 15.30
Residential Code

15.30.010 Adoption.

The 2025 Edition of the California Residential Code contained in Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including Chapter 1, Division II Administration, and all Appendices with the exception of Appendix AB – Permit Fees, which incorporates and amends the 2024 Edition of the International Residential Code published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference as the Residential Code of the City; and each and all of the regulations, provisions and terms of the code are referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as fully and completely as if set forth in this chapter. One copy of the Residential Code shall be maintained for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk.

15.30.020 Violation – Penalty.

It is unlawful and constitutes an infraction for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this chapter.

11. Amendment. Chapter 15.32 of the Escalon Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

Chapter 15.32
Fire Code

15.32.010 Adoption.

The 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code contained in Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including Chapter 1, which incorporates and amends the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City; and each and all of the regulations, provisions and terms of the code are referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as fully and completely as if set forth in this chapter. One copy of the Fire Code shall be maintained for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk.

15.32.020 Violation – Penalty.

It is unlawful and constitutes an infraction for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of

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this chapter.

15.32.030 Fireworks.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter, the sale, use and discharge of “Safe and Sane” fireworks is permitted within the City, subject to the provisions of Sections 12500 to 12728 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California; Title 19 California Code of Regulations, Division 1, Chapter 6; and the requirements of Chapter 5.28 in the Escalon Municipal Code.

12. Amendment. Chapter 15.36 of the Escalon Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

Chapter 15.36
Green Building Standards Code

15.36.010 Adoption.

The 2025 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code contained in Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations is hereby adopted by reference as the Green Building Standards Code of the City; and each and all of the regulations, provisions and terms of the code are referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as fully and completely as if set forth in this chapter. One copy of the Green Building Standards Code shall be maintained for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk.

15.36.020 Violation – Penalty.

It is unlawful and constitutes an infraction for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this chapter.

13. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All former ordinances or parts conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance or of the Codes and any other ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

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

15. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause a summary thereof to be published at least five (5) days prior to the meeting at which the proposed ordinance is to be adopted and shall post a certified copy of the proposed ordinance in the office of the City Clerk, and with fifteen (15) days of its adoption, shall cause a summary of it to be published, including the vote for and

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against the same, and shall post a certified copy of the adopted ordinance in the office of the City Clerk, in accordance with California Government Code Section 36933.

16. CEQA. The City Council finds that the changes made to the Codes are enacted to mitigate the threats posed to public peace, health and safety from earthquakes, high winds and fire. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that adoption of this Ordinance will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff is directed to file a notice of exemption within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.

17. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2026.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _________2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN: __________________________
ANDREW HAGAN, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
MICHELE BATES, Deputy City Clerk

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SUMMARY OF

CALIFORNIA CODE CHANGES
In the 2025 edition of Title 24
July 2025
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Acknowledgements
Governor Gavin Newsom
Secretary of the Government Operations Agency, Nick Maduros Director of the Department of General Services, Ana Lasso Members of the California Building Standards Commission Chair, Secretary Nick Maduros
Vice Chair, Rajesh Patel
Commissioners:

Kent Sasaki Erick Mikiten
Elley Klausbruckner Rajesh Patel
Peter Santillan Juvilyn Alegre
Aaron Stockwell Laura Rambin
Frank Ramirez James Haskin
Executive Director, Stoyan Bumbalov
Deputy Executive Director, Kevin Day
The California Building Standards Commission is a commission within the Department of General Services
Visit our website at dgs.ca.gov/BSC
Please submit comments and suggestions for improvements or additions to this publication to [email protected]
or mail to
California Building Standards Commission
Stoyan Bumbalov, Executive Director
2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130
Sacramento, CA 95833
Some of CBSC’s publications available on the website’s Resources page:

Guide to Title 24
It’s Your Building Department
Guide for Local Amendments of
Building Standards
Public Guide to the Building
Standards Adoption Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary of Terms

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 1 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE – PART 1................................... 4 Chapter 1 – Building Standards Commission ............................................................ 4 Chapter 3 – State Fire Marshal.................................................................................. 4 Chapter 4 – Division of the State Architect – Structural Safety .................................. 4 Chapter 5 – Division of the State Architect – Access Compliance ............................. 6 Chapter 6 – Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development – Seismic Evaluation Procedures for Hospital Buildings ............................................................ 7 Chapter 7 – Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development – Safety Standards for Health Facilities ................................................................................... 7 Chapter 10 – California Energy Commission ............................................................. 8 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE – PART 2................................................ 8 Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration ...................................................................... 8 Chapter 2 – Definitions .............................................................................................. 9 Chapter 3 – Occupancy Classification and Use......................................................... 9 Chapter 4 – Special Detailed Requirements ............................................................ 10 Chapter 5 – General Building Heights and Areas .................................................... 12 Chapter 7 – Fire and Smoke Protection Features.................................................... 12 Chapter 7A – Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure .. 13 Chapter 8 – Interior Finishes.................................................................................... 13 Chapter 9 – Fire Protection Systems ....................................................................... 13 Chapter 10 – Means of Egress ................................................................................ 14 Chapter 11A – Housing Accessibility ....................................................................... 14

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Chapter 11B – Accessibility to Public Buildings ....................................................... 14 Chapter 12 – Interior Environment........................................................................... 17 Chapter 14 – Exterior Walls ..................................................................................... 20 Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures........................................... 21 Chapter 16 – Structural Design................................................................................ 21 Chapter 16A – Structural Design ............................................................................. 23 Chapter 17 – Special Inspections and Tests............................................................ 25 Chapter 17A – Special Inspections and Tests ......................................................... 26 Chapter 18 – Soils and Foundations........................................................................ 31 Chapter 18A – Soils and Foundations ..................................................................... 31 Chapter 19 – Concrete............................................................................................. 32 Chapter 19A – Concrete .......................................................................................... 33 Chapter 21 – Masonry ............................................................................................. 34 Chapter 21A – Masonry ........................................................................................... 35 Chapter 22 – Steel................................................................................................... 37 Chapter 22A – Steel................................................................................................. 38 Chapter 23 – Wood.................................................................................................. 41 Chapter 25 – Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster........................ 41 Chapter 30 – Elevator and Conveying Systems ...................................................... 41 Chapter 31 – Special Construction .......................................................................... 42 Chapter 35 – Referenced Standards ....................................................................... 43 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE – PART 2.5 ....................................43 Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration .................................................................... 43 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 44

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Chapter 3 – Building Planning ................................................................................. 44 Chapter 44 – Referenced Standards ....................................................................... 44 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE – PART 3 ........................................44 Article 89 – General Code Provisions ...................................................................... 44 Chapter 1 – General ................................................................................................ 45 Chapter 2 – Wiring and Protection........................................................................... 45 Chapter 4 – Equipment for General Use.................................................................. 45 Chapter 5 – Special Occupancies............................................................................ 45 Chapter 7 – Special Conditions................................................................................ 48 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE – PART 4 .......................................48 Chapter 1 – Administration ...................................................................................... 48 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 48 Chapter 3 – General Regulations............................................................................. 49 Chapter 4 – Ventilation Air....................................................................................... 49 Chapter 6 – Duct systems........................................................................................ 53 Chapter 11 – Refrigeration....................................................................................... 54 Chapter 12 – Hydronics ........................................................................................... 54 Chapter 18 – Referenced Standards ....................................................................... 54 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE – PART 5............................................54 Chapter 1 – Administration ...................................................................................... 54 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 55 Chapter 4 – Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings ................................................. 55 Chapter 6 –Water Supply and Distribution............................................................... 56 Chapter 7 – Sanitary Drainage ................................................................................ 57

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Chapter 15 – Alternate Water Sources for Nonpotable Applications........................ 58 Chapter 16 – Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems....................................... 58 Chapter 17 – Referenced Standards ....................................................................... 58 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE – PART 6................................................59 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE – PART 7.........59 Overview .................................................................................................................. 59 Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration .................................................................... 60 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 60 Chapter 3 – Wildland-Urban Interface Areas ........................................................... 60 Chapter 4 – Wildland-Urban Interface Areas Requirements .................................... 60 Chapter 5 – Special Building Construction Regulations........................................... 60 Chapter 6 – Fire Protection Requirements............................................................... 60 Chapter 7 – Referenced Standards ......................................................................... 61 Appendix A – General Requirements....................................................................... 61 Appendix B – Vegetation Management Plan ........................................................... 61 Appendix C – Community Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Hazard Evaluation Framework............................................................................................................... 61 Appendix D – Model Ordinance for Fire Hazard Severity Zone Adoption ................ 61 Appendix E – [Reserved] ......................................................................................... 61 Appendix F – Characteristics of Fire Smart Vegetation ........................................... 62 Appendix G – Voluntary Home Hardening Recommendations ................................ 62 Appendix H – Referenced California Documents..................................................... 62 Appendix I – Board of Appeals ................................................................................ 62

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CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE – PART 9.......................................................62 Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration .................................................................... 62 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 63 Chapter 3 – General Requirements ......................................................................... 63 Chapter 9 – Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems .............................................. 65 Chapter 10 – Means of Egress ................................................................................ 65 Chapter 31 – Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures ................................................................................................................ 66 Chapter 49 – Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Areas ........... 66 Chapter 80 – Referenced Standards ....................................................................... 66 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE – PART 10 ..........................66 Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration .................................................................... 66 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 67 Chapter 3 – Provisions for All Compliance Methods................................................ 67 Chapter 3A – [OSHPD1] Provisions for All Compliance Methods............................ 68 Chapter 4 – Repairs................................................................................................. 69 Chapter 4A – Repairs .............................................................................................. 69 Chapter 5 – Prescriptive Compliance Method.......................................................... 70 Chapter 5A – Prescriptive Compliance Method ....................................................... 70 Chapters 6 through 11 ............................................................................................. 71 Chapter 16 – Referenced Standards ....................................................................... 71 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE – PART 11 .......72 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 72 Chapter 4 – Residential Mandatory Measures......................................................... 72

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Chapter 5 – Nonresidential Mandatory Measures.................................................... 74 Chapter A4 – Residential Voluntary Measures ........................................................ 76 Chapter A5 – Nonresidential Voluntary Measures ................................................... 77

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INTRODUCTION
During the 2024 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle, California state agencies reviewed the most recent editions of national model codes and standards, and made amendments and additions to most parts of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (Title 24). This publication contains information regarding substantive California changes of interest to code users as they familiarize themselves with the 2025 edition of Title 24. For ease of reading, this document uses all normal font style (no italics). When looking at Title 24, it is a good idea to learn about and understand the various margin markings, banners and text styles that will indicate where changes have been made to the code and what amendments are model code changes versus California amendments. An explanation of margin markings can be found in the preface of each part of Title 24.

State agency acronyms that may be used in this publication BSC – Building Standards Commission
CEC – California Energy Commission
DCA – Department of Consumer Affairs, Veterinary Medical Board DSA – Division of the State Architect
DWR – Department of Water Resources
HCD – Department of Housing and Community Development
OSHPD – Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development SFM – State Fire Marshal
For the applications of amendments adopted by the various state agencies, reference Chapter 1 of each part of Title 24.

The parts of Title 24 may be abbreviated as follows:

CBC – California Building Code, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2 CRC – California Residential Code, Part 2.5
CMC – California Mechanical Code, Part 4
CPC – California Plumbing Code, Part 5
CWUIC – California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Part 7 CFC – California Fire Code, Part 9
CEBC – California Existing Building Code, Part 10
CALGreen – California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11 CRSC – California Referenced Standards Code, Part 12
To avoid confusion with other acronyms, abbreviations are not used for the California Administrative Code (Part 1), California Electrical Code (Part 3) or California Energy Code (Part 6).

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Note that there were no significant updates to the California Historical Building Code, Part 8 of Title 24, or Part 12, the Referenced Standards Code, so they are not included in this summary. There are no changes to Part 8 because the State Historical Building Safety Board adopted the 2025 California Historical Building Code by carrying forward existing provisions from the 2022 edition without further amendment.

Model code developers:

Every three years the national model codes and standards are published, and by law California is required to incorporate specific model codes and standards into Title 24.

The model code publishers often issue significant code change documents explaining national code updates and the reasons for them. Links are provided below to assist in searching for this information for each of the publishers.

IAPMO – The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (Parts 4 and 5)
2024 Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Code publication webpage ICC – The International Code Council (Parts 2, 2.5, 7, 9 and 10) ICC’s 2024 Significant Changes publications (search each title separately) NFPA – National Fire Protection Association (Part 3)
2023 National Electrical Code Guide to Changes
In 2024, the model codes published by ICC underwent a substantial formatting change as part of their digital transformation strategy to improve the user experience and enhance readability by providing a cleaner, more modern look. All parts of Title 24 that are published by ICC—Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12—display the new singlecolumn format. Parts 3, 4 and 5, published by NFPA and IAPMO, retain the previous formatting style.

Additionally, some section renumbering occurred to align with the new structure, and existing California amendments made obsolete by new model code language have been repealed and deleted from the code.

Also, in 2021 the Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD) was renamed the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). Within HCAI, divisions were renamed “offices” and the building code development unit is now within HCAI’s Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD); therefore, the acronym used in Title 24 banners to indicate adoption by OSHPD will not change.

Please watch the California Building Standards Commission’s (CBSC) video About Title 24 to learn about the code's layout and contributing state agencies. For more indepth information, visit CBSC’s Resources webpage to view and download educational publications such as a Guide to Title 24.

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Tips for reviewing this summary:
• Headings are generally shown as “Section # Section Name” unless otherwise as necessary for clarity.
• Use the bookmarks tool to quickly scan for sections of interest.

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CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE – PART 1
Chapter 1 – Building Standards Commission
1-101 Abbreviations
Added an entry for HCAI and corrected the entry for OSHPD. 1-407 Initial rulemaking file submittals by a state proposing agency Changed to accept digital signatures, accept single soft copies of documents, and clarify signature requirements for the Economic and Fiscal Impact Statement (Form STD 399).
1-408. Certification of delegation of authority
Changed to accept digital signatures.
1-411 Public comment rulemaking file submitted by a state proposing agency Changed to accept one copy of various required documents. 1-413 Public comments and related actions
Removed the note referencing a public comment form on the website. 1-415 Final rulemaking file by state proposing agencies Requirements changed to accept digital signatures, accept single copies, clarify documentation of public hearings, clarify the statement necessary if supporting documents are added after the NOPA is published, and clarify requirements when changes are made after the NOPA is published. Also repealed confusing language about the Informative Digest and the memo attesting to a 45-day public comment period.
1-419 Emergency building standards
Changed to accept one copy of various required documents.

Chapter 3 – State Fire Marshal
3-104 Application of building standards
Added a reference to the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Part 7 of Title 24.

Chapter 4 – Division of the State Architect – Structural Safety Sections 4-205, 4-305, 4-402, 4-405
Added a reference to the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Part 7 of Title 24.
4-309(a) Reconstruction or alteration projects in excess of $100,000 in cost Replaced “modifications” with “reconstruction, alteration, or addition” to clarify intent and provide consistency of language with the CEBC.

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4-310 School garages, warehouses, storage and similar buildings, dwellings for employees and miscellaneous structures
As a result of AB 358 (Chapter 83, Statutes of 2023), updated language to note community college student housing buildings are exempted from the Field Act. 4-314. Definitions
Added the definition of “Laboratory of Record” to coordinate with language updates and reorganization to create new Article 11 in this chapter. 4-317(e). Plans, specifications, calculations and other data Added a new exception that allows repair of damage caused by means not related to natural or manmade disaster (e.g. dry rot, vehicle impact) on a school building within 50 feet of fault trace.
4-318(a) Procedure for approval of application and voidance of application Added editorial revisions to current language that utilizes terms such as “prints,” “tracings,” “reproducible sheets,” which are tied to a paper-based system and not in alignment with current electronic media and submittal processes. 4-318(c) Voidance of application, 4-319 Withdrawal of application, and 4-420 Fees
Clarified amount of refund of fees when work has not yet commenced (checking work or construction) on a project (or subsequent increments) to align with current practice.

Various Sections within Group 1, Articles 5 and 6
Relocated and modified various sections from these articles to new Articles 10 and 11. 4-333 Observation and inspection of construction
4-333(b) Inspection by a project inspector or assistant inspector Added language to include assistant inspectors (and removed 4-333(d) Items 3-4).

Added language to clarify each inspector’s responsibility to the governing board, including any inspector involved with or providing inspection related activities or services to the district, while also emphasizing that inspectors ultimately report to DSA for enforcement of plans and specifications of the project. 4-333(d) Assistant inspectors
Added requirement that Assistant Inspectors (AI) must meet same project approval requirements as Project Inspectors (PI) for projects inspected by AI. Removed #3-4 and relocated #2 to 4-361.4, with modifications.
4-333.1 Project inspector certification.

Relocated this section to new Article 10 in this chapter and modified language to improve clarity.

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4-335(f) Structural tests and special inspections
Removed minimum age requirements and added minimum educational requirements for special inspectors for consistency with Project Inspectors and DSA Certified Special Inspectors.
4-335(f)4.A Special inspector daily reports
Removed requirement for Special Inspector (SI) daily reports to PI within seven days since PI to receive those sooner (within one business day). 4-335.1 DSA Laboratory of record
Relocated portions of the former language to new Article 11 and modified language to improve clarity.
4-342 Duties of the project inspector
4-342(b) Duties
Added language specifying 48-hours prior notification by the PI to DSA for structural steel erection.
4-342(c) Violations through 4-342(g) Filing an appeal
Relocated items to new Article 10 and modified language to improve clarity.

Group 1, Article 8
Repealed Sections 4-350 and 4-351 to remove conflicts.

Group 1, Article 10
Created new Article 10. Inspector Certification (Sections 4-360 through 4-369) to consolidate and clarify inspector certification, professional conduct, discipline, appeals, and reinstatement requirements.

Group 1, Article 11
Created new Article 11. Laboratory Acceptance (Sections 4-370 through 4-378) to consolidate and clarify laboratory acceptance, professional conduct, discipline, appeals, and reinstatement requirements.
4-411 Definitions
Added definitions for “Classroom” and “Shade Structure” to clarify broad terms frequently reflected in project designs.

Chapter 5 – Division of the State Architect – Access Compliance Section 5-101 Purpose
Added exception to align with AB 306 (Chapter 49, Statutes of 2021) and AB 358 (Chapter 83, Statutes of 2023), exempting teacher or district employee dwellings and community college student housing buildings from DSA review for access compliance.

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Chapter 6 – Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development – Seismic Evaluation Procedures for Hospital Buildings
Article 1. Definitions and Requirements
Added and amended various sections within Article 1 as a result of the enactment of AB 869 (Chapter 801, Statutes of 2024), which establishes a process for small, rural, critical access and district hospitals, as well as hospitals that are recipients of the Distressed Hospital Loan Program, to seek a delay of up to three years to the seismic safety compliance deadline of January 1, 2030, and also provides HCAI with discretion to extend the delay by an additional two years.

1.2 Definitions
Repealed the definitions of “Administrative Extension” and “Critical Community Provider” because the timeframe to request an extension has expired.

1.5.2 Delay in compliance
Amended language to align the NPC compliance requirements and dates with existing statutory mandate and repealed SPC compliance requirements that are no longer applicable per AB 2190 (Chapter 673, Statutes of 2018).

Sections 11.3.1 and 11.3.2
Repealed the torque testing requirements for bolts with no tension as there is no specific test for shear.

Chapter 7 – Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development – Safety Standards for Health Facilities
7-101 Scope
Amended language to add HSC Section 129850 that provides OSHPD has broad statutory authority to make any regulations that it deems necessary, proper, or suitable to carry out the Alfred E. Alquist Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act of 1983 (HSSA 83).
7-111 Definitions
Amended the definitions of: “Freestanding” to clarify that a building does not have to be adjacent to another building to be freestanding and the separation requirements apply to all adjacent buildings (and not limited to hospital buildings only); and “Office” for consistency with the creation of the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and the renamed Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD).
7-115 Preparation of construction documents and reports Amended language: Allows fire protection engineers to prepare plans and specifications for fire protection systems; assures compliance with HSC Section 129805(a); and clarifies that only OSHPD Preapproved Details (OPDs) and distribution system preapprovals are required to be inserted in the construction documents.

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Section 7-153 Changes to the approved work
Repealed subsections (b)1 and 2 because HCAI does not have the authority.

Chapter 10 – California Energy Commission
Please visit the California Energy Commission’s website for updates. energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/building-energy-efficiencystandards/online-resource-center/overview CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE – PART 2
Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration
Division of the State Architect
104.2.3 (formerly 104.11) Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment
Added new banners and amended language to clarify that the new model code exception regarding use of International Code Council Performance Code is not permitted by DSA.

Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development

1.10.2 OSHPD 2
Removed references to OSHPD 2A and 2B as there is no longer a difference in requirements between skilled nursing facilities that are single-story wood frame or light steel construction and multi-story facilities.

1.10.6 OSHPD 6
Added a new banner and description to identify the requirements for Chemical Dependency Recovery Hospitals (CDRH). The OSHPD 6 designation incorporates AB 2096 (Chapter 233, Statutes 2022) into regulations.

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State Fire Marshal

1.11.2.4 Request for alternate means of protection
Updated the reference pointer to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 19 due to program changes in the requirements of Risk Management Plans and the handling of hazardous materials under the oversight of CalEPA (AB 148, Stats. 2021). These programs were previously in Title 19, Division 2 (CalOES), but are now located in Title 19, Division 5 (CalEPA), and have been effective as of March 6, 2024.

Chapter 2 – Definitions
State Fire Marshal
Definitions related to Chapter 7A
Repealed and deleted all definitions with reference to Chapter 7A. Chapter 7A provisions have been relocated to the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Part 7 of Title 24.

Division of the State Architect
Multi-bedroom Housing Unit
Amended definition to change the term “toilet and bathing rooms” to “bathroom(s)” Next Generation Attenuation West
Repealed this definition as it is no longer used in the code.

Public-Occupancy Temporary Structure
Added an amendment to clarify that the definition does not apply to school buildings as defined in Section 4-314 of the California Administrative Code.

Chapter 3 – Occupancy Classification and Use
Department of Housing and Community Development [HCD]
310.3 Residential Group R-2 and 310.4 Residential Group R-3 Amended the model code language in relation to nontransient hotels and motels specifying that all nontransient hotels and motels, regardless of number of guest rooms, shall be classified as Occupancy Group R-2.

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310.4.2 Lodging houses
Amended the automatic sprinkler system installation requirements and replaced “P2904” with a reference pointer to CRC R309.1.1.

State Fire Marshal
304.1 Business Group B
Editorial correction to align ambulatory care facilities with the provisions of the California Fire Code (Part 9, title 24) as a Business Group B occupancy. 305.2 Group E, child-care facilities, exception
Amended existing exception to Group E child-care facilities, allowing the facilities to operate when they comply with special requirements, aimed at expanding child-care services and upholding fire and life safety practices, and in compliance with Assembly Bill 176, Chapter 998 (2024).
308.5.1 Classification as Group E, special provisions
This model code section was deleted from the 2022 CBC. Assembly Bill 176, Chapter 998 (2024) required language from the 2019 CBC to be re-incorporated to provide clarification for local jurisdictions regarding child day care for more than six but not more than 100 children under 36 months of age.

Chapter 4 – Special Detailed Requirements
State Fire Marshal
403.2.1.1 Type of construction
Corrected the Item #1 exception by deleting model code language “columns supporting floors,” which was an existing amendment that was not carried forward in the 2022 CBC.
403.3.1 Number of sprinkler system risers and system design Incorporated an existing amendment regarding the requirements of sprinkler systems that are hydraulically designed. The terms “standpipe” and “vertical water supply zones” in this section clarify the requirements of codes and referenced standards.
403.3.1.2 Buildings more than 420 feet in height
Clarified that there are differences in requirements for buildings having a height greater than 420 feet (128 m) and in Section 403.3.1.1 buildings having a height less than 420 feet (128 m). Included requirement for sprinkler systems to be supplied from two risers to limit the impact of a single-point failure of a standpipe or sprinkler express riser.
403.5.3 Stairway door operation
Repealed an amendment regarding failure of electrical power to the locking mechanism as it is now in the adopted model code language.

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404.12 Group I and R 2.1 occupancy means of egress
Added treatment rooms to the egress requirements to clarify that patient sleeping rooms and patient treatment rooms are not permitted to pass through the atrium for means of egress. Aligns with the National Fire Protection Association 101 (NFPA 101).
406.9.2 Ventilation
Corrected the reference pointer from Section 1203 to 1202, to align with model code renumbering.
407.4.4.1 Exit access through care suites
Repealed an amendment regarding egress through an adjacent care suite to align with the requirements of NFPA 101. Section 407.4.4.3 includes the requirement.

Section 407.4.4.2 Separation
Repealed redundant amendment language regarding requirements for separation using a one-hour fire barrier.

Section 407.4.4.3 Access to a corridor
Repealed an amendment regarding travel from habitable rooms. Adopted model code language clarifies that movement in a care suite is limited to 100 feet of travel to a door leading to an exit corridor or a horizontal exit. 407.4.4.3.1 One intervening room (repealed) Sleeping Room (new) Repealed amendment regarding movement from habitable rooms through more than one intervening room and replaced with a new amendment to clarify that sleeping rooms shall be limited to one intervening room.
407.4.4.4 Reserved
Deleted model code Section 407.4.4.4 Circulation paths within a care suite because it conflicts with care suite circulation path requirements in California for unrated corridors in I-2 occupancies.
407.4.4.5.3 Travel distance (repealed)
Repealed California amendment since the adopted model code provides the same provisions in section 407.4.4.3.
408.9.1 Smoke venting
Added amendment clarifying that I-3 Occupancy Condition #9, where venting is provided that such venting applies to each housing pod. Also Exceptions 3, 4, and 5 are deleted.
408.13 Windows
Updated reference pointer for security glazing testing standards from American Society for Testing and Materials’ ASTM F1233-98 to ASTM F-1915. Deleted reference to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Appendix H glazing standard as well.

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408.16 Vehicle sallyports
Added amendment to specify a two-hour fire barrier separation and to clarify that solid roofs in vehicle sallyports shall be fully sprinklered per National Fire Protection Association standard, NFPA 13.

Section 422.7 Domestic cooking
Added amendment to clarify requirements for installation of cooking appliances in fully-sprinklered buildings. Item 6 added with reference pointer to Section 708.

Chapter 5 – General Building Heights and Areas
State Fire Marshal
Table 504.3 Allowable building height in feet above grade plane Reinstated an existing amendment (erroneously not printed in the 2022 CBC) to the I-2 occupancy classification to correct the building height values to indicate “NP” (not permitted) for construction Types IIIB and VB.
506.2.1 Single-occupancy buildings. Equation 5-2
Corrected and clarified existing amendment related to total allowable area calculations for a single-occupancy building more than two stories above grade plane. Existing amendments associated with Equation 5-2 were unintentionally omitted during the last model code adoption when several model code changes occurred in allowable area formulas.

A maximum of Sa=2 multiplier is allowed for Groups A, E, H, I, L, and R occupancies, high-rise buildings, and other applications listed in Section 1.11 regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. A maximum of Sa=3 multiplier is allowed for all the other buildings. Sa=4 multiplier is not allowed in California. 508.2.4 Separation of occupancies
Modified the existing amendment of Exception Item 4 to remove reference to vehicle sallyports and repealed the exception to separation requirements for I-3 occupancy groups.
508.3.3 Separation
Repealed Exception Item 3, that required separation between Group I-3 occupancies and vehicle sally ports. Additionally, Exception Item 4 is renumbered to Item 3.

Chapter 7 – Fire and Smoke Protection Features
State Fire Marshal
707.5 Continuity
Added amendment regarding termination of fire barriers required for incidental use rooms per CBC Table 509.1 in I-2 occupancies. Added Items 4 and 5 to clarify applicability of fire resistance ratings in I-2 occupancies.

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Chapter 7A – Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure
State Fire Marshal
Deleted Chapter 7A from CBC and relocated the requirements to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Part 7, Title 24. Added a “User Note” to point to CBC Section 101.4.8 for administrative requirements and applicability of buildings and structures located in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) or a Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

Chapter 8 – Interior Finishes
State Fire Marshal
Table 803.13 Interior wall and ceiling finish requirements by occupancy For Group I-2, corrected footnote “n” to indicate footnote “o.” Chapter 9 – Fire Protection Systems
State Fire Marshal
Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations
Renumbered items for exempt locations to accommodate deletion of Item #1 in the model code. Deleted amendment Item #6 in the list regarding elevator hoistways, machine rooms, machinery spaces, control spaces and control rooms. 903.4.3 Alarms
Deleted existing amendment regarding visible alarm notification and reference pointer to Section 907.
907.2.12 Special amusement areas
Repealed existing amendments in Sections 907.2.12.1 - 907.2.12.3 as these sections do not exist in 2024 IBC and blended the existing amendment regarding exit access into the new model code language. The same modifications are made to Section 907.2.12 in the California Fire Code (Part 9 of Title 24). 915.4.4 Interconnection
Replaced new model language with existing HCD amendment that SFM co-adopted to align with the same amendment in the California Fire Code. 915.6.1 Enclosed parking garages
New amendment to coordinate with the existing provision in Section 915.6.1 the California Fire Code.

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Chapter 10 – Means of Egress
State Fire Marshal
1010.2.3 Hardware height
Replaced reference pointer to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with reference to the California Building Code. The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code is not adopted in Title 24.

Table 1020.2 Corridor fire-resistance rating
Modified existing amendments to repeal the line-item amendment for occupancy Group E, and to require one-hour fire resistance rating for corridors with sprinklers in occupancy Group I-4.
1026.6 Two-way communication
Specified that two-way communication systems must be installed in all horizontal exit compartments. An exception for I-2 and I-3 facilities is provided.

Chapter 11A – Housing Accessibility
Department of Housing and Community Development
1101A.1 Scope and 1102A.1 Where required
Removed Chapter 11A from the requirements for newly constructed covered multifamily dwellings which can also be defined as public housing. These occupancies shall continue to be subject to the requirements of Chapter 11B.

Chapter 11B – Accessibility to Public Buildings
Division of the State Architect – Access Compliance
11B-213.2 Toilet rooms and bathing rooms
Repealed Exception #5 to eliminate duplicative language with the exception in Section 11B-603.6.
11B-224 Transient lodging guest rooms, housing at a place of education and social service center establishment
Amended scoping requirements for Section 11B-224 applicable to transient lodging facilities and housing at a place of education. To distinguish the requirements for each, DSA removed “dormitories” as an example of “similar transient lodging facilities” and included “housing at a place of education.” 11B-228.3 Electric vehicle charging stations
11B-228.3.2 Minimum number
Provided clarity in the exceptions by separating the types of drivers and vehicles that are exempted, i.e. general public/individual EV driver or fleet vehicles.

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11B-233.3.1.2.6 Public housing facility site impracticality 11B-233.3.1.2.6.5 Additional requirements
Added new introductory language relative to buildings without elevators and where site impracticality test numbers one, two, or three reduce the required number of residential dwelling units with adaptable features and requirements for the remaining dwellings units.
11B-603.6 Guest room toilet and bathing rooms
Clarified this requirement is only applicable to transient lodging facilities, and not to housing at a place of education. The requirements for bathrooms in residential dwelling units with adaptable features in housing at a place of education are required to comply with the Fair Housing Act, which provides greater accessibility to bathrooms in units that are not required to provide mobility features. 11B-705.1.2.5 Blended transitions
Amended to clarify detectable warnings at blended transitions shall be 36 inches in depth (previously width) and extend the entirety of the transition separating the walk or sidewalk from the vehicular way.
11B-806.2.3.1 Personal lift device floor space
Amended technical requirements for personal lift device clear floor space to clarify the requirement is applicable to transient lodging where the underside of the bed may be blocked.
11B-806.2.4.1 Vanity countertop space
Added “bathrooms” to types of facilities in transient lodging and housing at a place of education where this requirement applies.
11B-809.1 General
Clarified references for residential units with mobility features and updated referenced section numbers. Added a reference pointer to residential units with adaptable features.
11B-809.1.1 Door signal devices
Added requirements for signal devices on the primary entry door to a residential dwelling unit with mobility features in buildings with three or more dwelling units for consistency with requirements for public housing units with adaptable features. 11B-809.1.2 Viewing devices
Added requirements for a lower viewing device at the primary entry door to a residential dwelling unit with mobility features, if a viewing device is provided in other units at a standing height.
11B-809.1.3 Washing machines and clothes dryers
Added the requirement that washing machines and clothes dryers in units with mobility features shall be front loading and equivalent type as provided in comparable dwelling units without mobility features.

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11B-809.6 Residential dwelling units with adaptable features Removed the reference to “multifamily” from the residential dwelling units with adaptable features. The term defines the unit and not a multifamily building. 11B-809.8 Doors
Amended for clarity and to remove conflicts with Section 11B-404.2. Moved existing exceptions to Section 11B-809.8.3.1.
11B-809.8.1 Door thresholds
Amended to clarify primary entry doors, required exit doors, and interior doors intended for user passage shall have thresholds of no more than ½” high (to comply with 11B-404.2.5).
11B-809.8.2 Door opening force
Added a pointer for door opening force to Section 11B-404.2.9 with an added exception.
11B-809.8.3 Door maneuvering clearance
Added language that clearances at doors shall extend the full width of the doorway including the required latch side or hinge side clearance. 11B-809.8.3.1 Floor or ground surface
Added language to indicate floors or ground surfaces required maneuvering clearances shall not have slopes exceeding 1:48. Provided clarity for interior doors within residential dwelling units with adaptable features. Moved existing exceptions from Section 11B-809.8 to Section 11B-809.8.3.1.
11B-809.10 Bathrooms and powder rooms
Amended to change all references from “toilet and bathing rooms” to “bathrooms” for residential dwelling units with adaptable features.
11B-809.10.6.1 Size
Amended to clarify the reference is only to shower size requirements. This section previously incorrectly included all requirements for fully accessible showers.

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11B-809.10.6.3 Clearance
Amended to increase the clear floor space from a width of 30 inches to 36 inches at showers in residential dwelling units with adaptable features. Added a referenced figure to illustrate the position of the clear floor space relative to the control wall of the shower.
11B-902.2 Overlap
Added a new section clarifying that the clear floor space at dining surfaces shall not overlap the accessible route.

Chapter 12 – Interior Environment
Department of Housing and Community Development
1202.3 Unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies Repealed amendment related to California Climate Zones and vapor retarder requirements since these provisions are addressed by the California Energy Commission.

Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
1224.3 Definitions
Invasive Procedure. Amended to align with the glossary in the “Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals” as published by the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI). The added clarification provided in the FGI explanatory note assigns a risk percentage rather than stating a recognized risk. The amendments were coordinated with the California Department of Public Health responsible for licensing services in health care facilities.

Table 1224.4.6.1 Station outlets for oxygen, vacuum (suction) and medical air systems
Added a column to the table for instrument air outlet, line items 42, 43 and 44 and footnotes 9, 10 and 11. The new column aligns with national guidelines. Footnote 10 has been re-worded to coordinate with the room functions as provided in the California Building Code.

Table 1224.4.6.5 Location of nurse call devices
Amended table to add “and” between treatment and triage rooms, clarifying that there are three separate rooms.

Table 1224.4.19 Sound transmission limitations in hospitals Amended footnote #1 in the table to the correct reference standard number ASTM E413 Classification for rating sound insulation.
1224.16.2.1 Space requirements
Revised to indicate space requirements within preoperative patient holding areas.

The minimum width requirement of 6 feet access/circulation outside the curtain aligns with Section 1224.16.3 Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

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1224.19.2.3.7 Hazardous Drug (HD) storage
Added new section to define a Hazardous Drug (HD) Storage room to align with United States Pharmacopeia USP-GC <800> Hazardous Drugs-Handling in Healthcare Settings. The storage arrangement is currently required under Title 16 Section 1751.
1224.19.3.2.3.3 Handwashing station (Anteroom)
1224.19.3.2.4.2 Handwashing station (Segregated Compounding Area, SCA) Amended to align with the United States Pharmacopeia USP-NF <797> to allow sinks to be located either inside or outside the respective areas (or in close proximity to the SCA). “Adjacent” is an OSHPD-defined term that means “located next to but not necessarily connected to the identified area or room.” 1224.19.3.3.2.8 Pass-throughs
Amended to align with the United States Pharmacopeia General Chapter, USP-GC <800> Hazardous Drugs-Handling in Healthcare Settings allowing a pass-through from the buffer room to unclassified areas but not the refrigerator. 1224.19.3.3.2.8 Pot washing facilities
Amended to clarify three compartment sinks are required in pot washing facilities to align with Health and Safety Code Section 114099.
1224.29.29.1.15 Support (Intensive Care Units)
1224.29.2.9 Lactation (Newborn Intensive Care Unit, (NICU) Replace the term “immediately adjacent” with “immediately accessible,” in alignment with terminology used in Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI). 1224.31.1 Psychiatric unit space
Amended to clarify that a psychiatric nursing unit in the general acute care hospital [OSHPD 1] is not a distinct part, but is a separate nursing unit. Aligns with Title 22 relative to elder care facilities.
1224.31.1.1 General
Separated general statements about psychiatric nursing units in a medical facility [OSHPD 1] from the non-medical psychiatric hospital or units [OSHPD 5]. 1224.31.1.9 Activity spaces
Specified that activity spaces provided in a psychiatric nursing unit shall comply with Section 1228.13.1’s requirements for patient safety in outdoor activity areas. Added Section 1224.31.1.9.1 to delineate the indoor activity rooms for a psychiatric nursing unit, and Section 1224.31.1.9.2 to clarify that outdoor activity areas are dedicated for the psychiatric unit. Related to CBC Section 1228.2.
1224.33.2.7.1 Behavioral health observation area
Clarified furniture options for a behavioral health observation area and provided an additional option for recliners; clarified a minimum of three feet on one side of recliners/beds/gurneys.

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1224.33.4.2 Fast-track area
Clarified fast-track area requirements in an emergency department to be consistent with triage area requirements, as well as other design and lighting requirements.

Aligned with the fast-track section in the FGI hospital guidelines. 1224.35.1 Rehabilitation center space
Clarified that access for outpatient rehabilitation services are required when a rehabilitation center is provided and aligned with existing Title 22 (Social Security) requirements in nuclear medicine facilities. Also clarified that physical therapy service, occupational service, and speech pathology service are required services for a rehabilitation center, and the space for these individual services shall be designed to meet the requirements of Sections 1224.35.2, 1224.35.3 and 1224.35.4, respectively.
1224.42 Chemical Dependency Recovery Hospital
Added new section allowing that chemical dependency recovery services can be provided as supplemental services located as a separate unit within a distinct part in general acute care hospitals and acute psychiatric hospitals, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1250.3. Reference pointer to Section 1229 added for regulatory compliance. Related Sections: 1.10.6, 1224.3, 1228, 1229. 1225.5.1.2.6 Patient storage
Amended to align with other sections in Chapter 12 regarding specific provisions in nursing units for patient storage of personal belongings. Related sections:
1228.14.1.8 and 1229.14.1.9.
1225.6.6 Special treatment program service
Added language to clarify that skilled nursing facilities shall have a minimum of 30 beds for special treatment program service. Aligned with existing Title 22 requirements for skilled nursing facilities.
1226.4.13.2.1 Medication preparation room or area
Clarified the location option for medication (previously “medicine”) preparation room or area.
1226.4.14.2 Specimen and/or blood collection facilities Corrected the reference pointer from Section 1224.4.4.2 to Section 1224.4.4.3. 1226.8 Surgical clinics
Added a section header to provide consistent formatting throughout Section 1226. 1226.8.1.3 Procedure room(s)
Added subsection to provide a pointer to the procedure room requirements in Section 1224.4.4.1.4.

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1228.2 Application
Clarified that an acute psychiatric hospital with non-medical units shall comply with Section 1228 that refers to Section 1224.31 for acute psychiatric hospitals or units that provide acute medical care.
1228.14.1.8 Patient storage
Amended to align with other sections in Chapter 12 regarding patient storage of personal belongings in psychiatric nursing units. Section 1228 is unique in that the storage must be designed with no ligature hazards. Related sections: 1225.5.1.2.6 and 1229.14.1.9,
1228.30 Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatric Service Space.

Clarified that pediatric and adolescent mental health service space patient areas are separate from each other and from adult mental health services space patient areas.

Further clarified that common areas may be shared and used by pediatric and adolescent patients at different times. Aligns with Title 22 and the FGI. 1228.44 Chemical Dependency Recovery Hospital.

Added new section to distinguish that chemical dependency recovery services be provided as supplemental services located within a distinct part in acute psychiatric hospitals, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1250.3. Added reference pointer to Section 1229. Related Sections: 1.10.6, 1224, 1224.3, 1229. 1229.14.1.9 Patient storage
Aligned with other sections in Chapter 12 regarding patient storage of personal belongings in chemical dependency recovery residential areas. Related sections:
1225.5.1.2.6 and 1228.14.1.8.
1229.31 Other chemical dependency service space
Amended to reference sections that may be used for other services in a chemical dependency hospital. Additionally, changed the reference to the Department of Health Services to the California Department of Public Health.

Chapter 14 – Exterior Walls
Division of the State Architect and
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
1413.2.1 Bond strength and tests
Revised to align with The Masonry Society’s TMS 402 Section 13.3.2.1 and require all mortar and veneer types to be tested. Corrected test frequency for bond shear strength to wall area of adhered veneer instead of square footage area of the building.

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Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
Building Standards Commission and
Division of the State Architect and
Department Housing and Community Development and
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
1511.9.6 Accessibility and egress.

Clarified that the new ICC reference to Chapter 11 is to reference Chapter 11A and Chapter 11B, as applicable.

Chapter 16 – Structural Design
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
1601.1.5 Additional amendments [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5]
Updated pointer references to applicable sections for additional requirements in Chapter 16A.

Table 1604.5 Risk category of buildings and other structures Amended the table to indicate I-2 occupancies for risk category IV for OSHPD 2 & 5 is not adopted by OSHPD. I-2 occupancies are addressed in Table 1604.5A.

Table 1613.2.3(1) and Table 1613.2.3(2) Values of site coefficients Fa and Fv Deleted both model code tables and associated footnotes. Changes to ASCE 7 standards have rendered OSHPD amendments obsolete for site-specific ground motions and calculation of acceleration parameters.

Division of the State Architect
1617 Additional requirements for community colleges [DSA-SS/CC] 1617.2.1.4 Analysis
Repealed amendment requiring analysis to explicitly include consideration of stiffness of diaphragms.
1617.2.4 Photovoltaic (PV) panel systems
Amended to require elevated PV structures to be assigned the same risk category that relates to the use underneath.

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1617.3.1 Stability
Repealed amendment regarding strength design for foundation geotechnical capacity using a resistance factor of 1.0 since this is adequately covered by requiring factor of safety for soil bearing values to be no less than the overstrength factor of the structures supported.
1617.3.3 Modifications to load combinations in ICC 300
Repealed amendment for modification to ICC 300, Section 303.5.2 since it is now addressed in ICC 300-23. The modification to ICC 300, Section 303.5.3 has been relocated to Section 1605A.3.1, and the reference to equation numbers has been updated to match the 2023 edition for ICC 300.
1617.8.1 Lateral pressures
Revised section for lateral pressures to make it consistent with Sections 1807A.1.1 and 1807A.2.2. Added a note to clarify that lateral soil pressure for design of foundation and retaining walls shall be based on the geotechnical report. 1617.11.4 (formerly ASCE 7, Section 12.2.3, 12.2.3.1, and 12.2.3.2) Repeal amendments for two-stage analysis procedure which are adequately addressed in ASCE 7-22.
1617.12.6 (formerly 1617.11.9) ASCE 7, Section 12.3.3.1 Repealed all language related to the extreme torsional irregularities. Revised to align with ASCE 7-22. Retain amendment for prohibition of vertical irregularities Type 1b, 4a and 4b for SDC D.
1617.12.8 ASCE 7, Section 12.10.2.1
Added an amendment to clarify that the exemption from load combinations with overstrength factor only applies to light-frame construction braced entirely by wood light-frame construction, including diaphragms and shear walls. 1617.12.10 ASCE 7, Section 12.13.5.2
Added to modify the resistance factor for the in-situ prototype ASCE 7 testing program to align with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Bridge Design Standard (AASHTO 2020). Revised the resistance factor to align with reduced test requirements in Chapters 18 & 18A. 1617.12.12 (formerly 1617.11.15) ASCE 7, Section 13.1.4 Added requirements for Item 8 regarding distribution systems to align with OSHPD and re-organization of ASCE 7. Revised Exemptions 1-3 to clarify which items may be excluded from design and detailing. New amendment language for Item 7 regarding cabinets that could fall and block a required means of egress. 1617.12.16 (formerly 1617.11.19) ASCE 7, Section 13.6.7.3 Deleted reference to Rp value (used in ASCE 7-16) because ASCE 7-22 does not use it and separation of pipe and support seismic coefficient in ASCE 7-22 Table

13.6-1 makes it unnecessary. Clarified language regarding pipe supports.

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Chapter 16A – Structural Design
Division of the State Architect and
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
Updates, clarifications and revisions to ASCE 7 standards; Horizontal and Vertical Irregularities for Seismic Design Categories; Provisions for piping and tubing systems.
1604A.4 Analysis
Repealed amendment requiring analysis to explicitly include consideration of stiffness of diaphragms.
1605A.3 Modifications to load combinations in ICC 300
Repealed amendment for modification to ICC 300, Section 303.5.2 since it is now addressed in ICC 300-23. The modification to ICC 300, Section 303.5.3 has been relocated to Section 1605A.3.1, and the reference to equation numbers has been updated to match the 2023 edition for ICC 300.
1610A.1 Lateral pressures
Revised section for lateral pressures to make it consistent with Sections 1807A.1.1 and 1807A.2.2. Added a note to clarify that lateral soil pressure for design of foundation and retaining walls shall be based on the geotechnical report. 1617A.1.3 Reserved (formerly ASCE 7 Section 11.4)
Repealed and reserved. Repeal amendment for seismic ground motion values based on ASCE 7-16 Supplement 3, which are adequately addressed in ASCE 7-22. 1617A.1.5 Reserved (formerly ASCE 7 Section 12.2.3, 12.2.3.1, and 12.2.3.2) Repealed and reserved. Repeal amendments for two-stage analysis procedure which are adequately addressed in ASCE 7-22.
1617A.1.10 ASCE 7 Section 12.3.3.1
Repealed all language related to the extreme torsional irregularities. Revised to align with ASCE 7-22. Retain amendment for prohibition of vertical irregularities Type 1b, 4a and 4b for SDC D and higher.
1617A.1.12 ASCE 7 Section 12.10.2.1 (formerly Reserved) Added an amendment to clarify that the exemption from load combinations with overstrength factor only applies to light-frame construction braced entirely by wood light-frame construction, including diaphragms and shear walls. 1617A.1.13 ASCE 7, Section 12.13.5.2. (formerly Reserved) Added to modify the resistance factor for the in-situ prototype ASCE 7 testing program to align with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Bridge Design Standard (AASHTO 2020). Revised the resistance factor to align with reduced test requirements in Chapters 18 & 18A.

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1617A.1.19 ASCE 7 Section 13.4
Added prohibition of the removal and resetting of post-installed mechanical anchors (American Concrete Institute (ACI) 318 Section 17.1.3). Repealed a separate prohibition for screw anchors. Added a note to indicate that the removal and resetting of post-installed mechanical anchors is prohibited by ACI 318. 1617A.1.26 ASCE 7 Section 13.6.7.3.

Deleted reference to Rp value (used in ASCE 7-16) because ASCE 7-22 does not use it and separation of pipe and support seismic coefficient in ASCE 7-22 Table

13.6-1 makes it unnecessary. Clarified language regarding pipe supports.

Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
1607A.14.3.5 Ballasted photovoltaic panel system [OSHPD 1 & 4] Clarified that ballasted photovoltaic panel systems are considered as an alternative system.
1617A.1.1 ASCE 7 Section 1.3
Added additonal peer review requirements for wind tunnel test based recommendations.
1617A.1.3 Reserved (formerly ASCE 7 Section 11.4)
Repealed and reserved. Repealed use of 2020 NEHRP provisions for multi period spectra as these are now incorporated in ASCE 7-22.
1617A.1.14 Reserved (formerly ASCE 7 Section 12.12.3 [OSHPD 1 & 4]) Repealed and reserved.
1617A.1.4 ASCE 7 Table 12.2-1
Changed some item numbers and names for the seismic force-resisting systems to align with ASCE 7-22. Permitted steel intermediate and ordinary moment frames for lightly loaded canopies and walkways. Repealed reference to ASCE content in amendment to existing Section 1617A.1.4.
1617A.1.21 ASCE 7 Section 13.5.6.2
Revised to add Item 6, a prescriptive provision with reduced hanger spacing for aluminum ceiling grid, with a banner for OSHPD 1 & 4. Continued permitting tested aluminum that complies with ASTM E580.
1617A.1.23 ASCE 7, Section 13.6.2.1
Added banner for OSHPD 1 & 4. Corrected section reference pointer to indicate section 1705A.14.3 of this code. Deleted amendments to ASCE 7 Tables 13.5-1 and

13.6-1 due to their revision by the model code developer. 1617A.1.38 ASCE 7 Section 20.3 [OSHPD 1 & 4]
Added section regarding limitation of shear wave velocity for new large buildings.

Amendment only applies to new buildings larger than 4,000 square feet ground floor area, and will not impact existing building projects.

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Division of the State Architect
1604A.5.2 Photovoltaic (PV) panel systems
Amended to require elevated PV structures to be assigned the same risk category that relates to the use underneath.
1605A.1.1 Stability
Repealed amendment regarding strength design for foundation geotechnical capacity using a resistance factor of 1.0 since this is adequately covered by requiring factor of safety for soil bearing values to be no less than the overstrength factor of the structures supported.
1617A.1.18 ASCE 7, Section 13.1.4
Added requirements for Item 10 regarding distribution systems to align with OSHPD and re-organization of ASCE 7. Revised Exemptions 1-3 to clarify which items may be excluded from design and detailing. New amendment language for Item 9 regarding cabinets that could fall and block a required means of egress.

Chapter 17 – Special Inspections and Tests
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
1705 Required special inspections and tests
Updated and aligned with model code revisions.
1705.2.1 Structural steel
Adopted model code provisions and aligned with current practice. Model code provisions changed significantly and updates to the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) 360 standard created an unintended gap in special inspection requirements. AISC 360 Section N5 Item # 3 and Section N6 are not adopted for consistency with Sections 1704.2 and 1704.2.5.1, respectively (no material change intended). Added a note to explain the difference in terminology used by AISC and the CBC.
1705.2.2 Structural stainless steel
Revised to clarify that quality assurance inspection requirements are also applicable.

Added clarifications for OSHPD 1R, 2 and 5 regarding coordinated inspections in AISC 370 Section N5 and N6, which permit transfer of some quality assurance inspections to quality control inspectors.
1705.2.3 Cold-formed steel deck
Added OSHPD 1R, 2 and 5 banners. Amended to require approved agencies and special inspectors to perform special inspections on floor and roof decks. Added clarification that coordinated inspection is not permitted for OSHPD 1R, 2 and 5. 1705.4 Masonry construction
Amended to require that batch plant inspection of grout materials shall be in accordance with Section 1705.3.3.

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1710 Off-site construction [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5]
Added requirements for off-site construction, including modular and panelized systems. For facilities utilizing International Code Council (ICC) Standard 1200, provides minimum requirements in multiple facets of the off-site construction process including: planning, designing, fabricating, transporting, and assembling building elements.

Chapter 17A – Special Inspections and Tests
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1704A.5 Submittals to the building official
Repealed and reserved Item #2 for consistency with deletion of model code section 1704.2.5.1. Added Item #4 to clarify reference to CBC rather than ACI 318. 1705A.2.1 Structural steel
Adopted model code provisions and aligned with current practice. Added DSA and OSHPD banners to identify specific provisions that apply to each agency.

Removed reference to:
• AISC 341 and 358 for quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) requirements since those are for seismic, not gravity, load resisting systems.

Sections 1705A.13.1.1, 1705A.13.1.2, 1705A.14.1.1, and 1705A.14.1.2 reference AISC 341 for relevant QC and QA requirements for seismic load resisting systems.
• Prohibition of AISC 360, Chapter N, N4 Item 2 (Quality Inspector Qualifications) since Section 1705A.2.7 governs through added language of “and this code” at end of initial statement in Section 1705A.2.1.
1705A.2.2 Structural stainless steel
New model code section amended to conceptually match amendments for Section 1705A.2.1.

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1705A.2.3 Cold-formed steel deck
Modifications to achieve consistency with similar existing and new amendments in Section 1705A.2.1. Added and updated pointers to referenced standards (such as AISC 341, 358, or 370 and AISI S100 or S240) and CBC sections (such as 2201A.2, 1705A.8).
1705A.2.7 Special Inspection and tests of structural welding Added reference pointers. Recognized AWS B5.1 as an alternative acceptable standard for AWS CWI minimum requirements to AWS QC1. Replaced ‘inspection’ with ‘special inspection’ throughout this section to clarify requirements apply to QA, rather than QC inspections.

Table 1705A.3 Required special inspections and tests of concrete construction Coordinated various editorial amendments to correct numbering inconsistences and to update and clarify certain amendments due to reformatting of the model code table. Amendments include, but are not limited to:
• Added ACI 318 reference pointers.
• Items 1, 4.a, 4.b, 5, 6, 7, and 14 – Renumbered reference pointers based on renumbering or relocation of previous amendments.
• Item 2.b – Adopted revised model language and amended the required inspection type to include intermediate moment frames. Added language and DSA banner to address specific cases of welding of reinforcing used in collectors and chords.
• Item 2.d – Deleted amendment regarding reinforcing steel resisting flexural and axial forces in intermediate and special moment frames, and boundary elements and coupling beams of special structural walls of concrete due to Item 2.b model code and amendments incorporating these requirements. Adopted model code inspection type.
• Items 3, 4.a and 4.b – Deleted amendments that were pointers to referenced standards because the model code now includes the pointers. • Item 5 and 6 – Relocated reference ACI 318-19 26.13.3.2 in Item 5 to Item 6.

For Item 5, repealed amendment requiring continuous special inspection to align with model code requiring periodic. However, no net regulatory change occurs because the California Administrative Code requires continuous inspection of concrete placement of the specified design mix.
1705A.4 Masonry construction
Added batch plant special inspection requirements for grout with reference to 1705A.3.3.
1705A.4.1.1 TMS 602 Section 1.6 Quality Assurance
Added amendment modifying TMS 602 Table 4 footnote “d” to require periodic inspections for all veneer, regardless of height, to maintain the quality of installation applicable to projects.

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1705A.5.1 High-load diaphragms
Added reference to 2307.1 since special inspection is required for high-load diaphragms regardless of design method utilized being ASD or LRFD. 1705A.13 Special inspections for seismic resistance
1705A.13.1 Structural steel
1705A.13.1.1 Seismic force-resisting systems
1705A.13.1.2 Structural steel elements
1705A.14.1.1 Seismic force-resisting systems
1705A.14.1.2 Structural steel elements
Amended sections 1705A.13.1.1, 1705A.13.1.2, 1705A.14.1.1 and 1705.14.1.2 to clarify that requirements of the CBC are also applicable, in addition to those in the AISC 341. Deleted reference to gravity Section 1705A.2.1 in sections 1705A.13.1.1 and 1705A.13.1.2 since the seismic requirements in the AISC 341 builds on the gravity requirements in AISC 360.
1705A.14.2 Nonstructural components
Removed a pointer to Section 1704A.5, since the associated certification requirement is deleted in Section 1704A.5 Item #2. Revised existing amendment to include nationally recognized standards such as ANSI/ASHRAE 171 referenced in ASCE 7 Section C13.6.4.1.

Division of the State Architect
1701A.4 Special inspections and tests
Added reference to Chapters 14, 15 and 24 to the list of chapters with special inspection and test requirements to account for those in the noted chapters.

Removed the specific reference pointer to the California Administrative Code (CAC) since many different sections specify special inspection, test, and observation requirements and a comprehensive listing is not needed. 1704A.3 Statement of special inspections
Added language to not permit the exception that allows non-licensed individuals to prepare a statement of special inspections. The California Education Code Section 17302 requires designs of school projects by design professionals. 1704A.4 Contractor responsibility
DSA's construction oversight and quality assurance programs render requirements for the contractor to submit a statement of responsibility unnecessary for most projects. Therefore, only when such a requirement is specified on the approved construction documents does it apply.
1705A.2.1 Structural steel
Clarified prohibition of quality assurance aspects (rather than all aspects, such as quality control) for AISC 360, Chapter N, N5 Item 2 (Quality Assurance), N5 Item 4 (Inspection of Welding), and N7 (Nonconforming Material and Workmanship).

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Added a note clarifying that additions to other reference standards in Table 1705A.2.1 apply when those provisions are applicable.

Clarified intent of replacing language in AISC 360, Section N5.5(b) and through formatting for consistency with modification of model reference standards used in other amendments.

DSA considered deleting non-adoption of some AISC 360 Chapter N references as well as the reference to Table 1705A.2.1. However, based on early feedback from various welding special inspectors and material testing laboratory managers, confusion regarding expectations caused by the terms “observe,” “perform,” and “document” not correlating with periodic or continuous inspection, DSA decided to maintain those.

Table 1705A.2.1 Required special inspections and tests of steel construction Added and updated pointers to referenced standards (such as AISC 341, 358, or 370 and AISI S100 or S240) and CBC sections (such as 2201A.2, 1705A.8). Other specific items resulting in regulatory changes:

Item 3. – Removing the word "deck" such that material identification applies to all structural cold-formed steel, not just decks.

Item 5.a. – Removing the word "deck" such that welding inspection requirements apply to all structural cold-formed steel, not just decks.

DSA considered deleting Table 1705A.2.1. However, based on early feedback from various welding special inspectors and material testing laboratory managers, confusion regarding expectations due to the terms “observe,” “perform,” and “document” not correlating with periodic or continuous inspection, DSA decided to maintain the table.
1705A.2.3 Cold-formed steel deck
Modifications prohibit certain reference standard provisions while explicitly referencing Table 1705A.2.1 to achieve consistency with similar existing and new amendments in Section 1705A.2.1.
1705A.2.7 Special Inspection and tests of structural welding Relocated mid-section paragraph to bottom of section.
1705A.2.9 Special inspection and tests of cold-formed steel light-frame construction
Added a new section to ensure quality assurance is provided in accordance with AISI S240 during construction, similar to that provided in the AISC reference standard in Section 1705A.2.1 for structural steel.
1705A.3.3 Batch plant inspection
Added the DSA banner and minimum qualifications for batch plant inspectors to address transit-mixed concrete, shotcrete, grout and other cementitious mixtures required to be inspected in accordance with the California Administrative Code.

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1705A.3.3.2 Batch plant inspection not required
Added Item #5 to clarify that isolated exterior foundations supporting equipment are not exempt where deep foundations are used.

Table 1705A.5.3, Item 3.5
Added pointer reference for special inspection requirements to ensure those occur in the proper sequence (i.e., inspection after cover installed, but before other coverings installed).
1705A.6 Soils
Added a new section with additional exceptions to reduce unnecessary soils special inspections and tests for deep and shallow foundations based on conditions and design considerations listed in Section 1806A.2 and Table 1806A.2. 1705A.12.2 Cold-formed steel light-frame construction and 1705A.13.3 Coldformed steel light-frame construction Added reference pointer to new Section 1705A.2.9 to ensure those requirements apply for windforce- and seismic force-resisting systems in cold-formed steel lightframe construction. 1705A.13 Special inspections for seismic resistance
1705A.13.1 Structural steel
1705A.13.1.1 Seismic force-resisting systems
1705A.13.1.2 Structural steel elements
1705A.14.1.1 Seismic force-resisting systems
1705A.14.1.2 Structural steel elements
Amendments explicitly identify prohibited quality assurance aspects of certain sections in AISC 341 to align with similar prohibitions in Section 1705A.2.1. Added a pointer to applicable portions of Table 1705A.2.1. Amendments align with modifications and requirements in Section 1705A.2.1 (i.e., removal of reference to AISC 341/358) while ensuring the same Quality Assurance provisions apply.

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
Table 1705A.2.1 Required special inspections and tests of steel construction Repealed Table 1705A.2.1 since OSHPD has a new Policy Intent Notice, PIN 77 that guides the user through the appropriate sections in model code. 1705A.14.3 Special seismic certification
1705A.14.3.1 [OSHPD 1 & 4]
Amended Exception 1 to clarify that the requirement for equipment and components weighing not more than 75 lbs. (previously 50 lbs.) are to be rigidly attached to structures. Added editorial clarification to Exception 7. 1710A Off-site construction [OSHPD 1, & 4]
Added requirements for off-site construction, including modular and panelized systems. For facilities utilizing International Code Council (ICC) Standard 1200,

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provides minimum requirements in multiple facets of the off-site construction process including: planning, designing, fabricating, transporting, and assembling building elements.

Chapter 18 – Soils and Foundations
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
1803.2 [Geotechnical] Investigations required
Added OSHPD 1R and 5 banners to exceptions regarding geotechnical reports not being required for one-story, wood-frame and light-steel-frame buildings of Type V construction and 4,000 square feet (371 m2) or less in floor area, under certain seismic conditions
1807.2 Retaining walls
Deleted OSHPD banner and amendment regarding retaining walls. 1807.2.5 Freestanding cantilever walls
Deleted OSHPD banner and amendment regarding freestanding cantilever walls.

ASCE 7 Section 15.6.8 requires ground supported walls and ASCE Section 15.6.1 requires earth-retaining structures to be designed as non-building structures. 1810.3.9.4.2.1 [Deep foundations] Site Classes A through DE Repealed amendment to align with the model code provisions regarding performance of spirally reinforced piles being equivalent for concrete and grout.

Chapter 18A – Soils and Foundations
Division of the State Architect and
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
1803A.6 Geohazard reports
Divided Exception #1 into Exceptions #1 and #2 for clarification of geohazard reports not being required for specific scopes of work in existing buildings and repairs for damage not caused by an earthquake. Added OSHPD 1 and 4 banners to this exception regarding incidental structural additions or alterations.

Repealed requirement to use Next Generation Attenuation West 2 relations in the development of site-specific ground motion hazards.
1812A.5 Earth Retaining Shoring Construction
Revised Item #8 for soldier pile construction to use of defined terms consistently and with clarity. Use of the term “lean concrete” has been confused with the term “plain concrete” that is prohibited by DSA and OSHPD. Terminology is aligned with the model code definition of “controlled low-strength material” or CLSM.

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1810A.3.11.2 Seismic design categories D through F
Added DSA banner and amendment to not permit the application of model code Item #1.3 to eliminate a potential conflict with foundation design loads required by an existing amendment in Section 1617A.1.15.

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
1807A.2 Retaining walls
Deleted amendment regarding freestanding cantilever walls which is covered in model code.
1807A.2.5 Freestanding cantilever walls
Deleted amendment and OSHPD exception regarding freestanding cantilever walls.

Chapter 19 – Concrete
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
1901.3.4 Proof tests for post-installed anchors in concrete Reorganized for ease of use. Reduced proof test requirements for anchors used for distribution systems and repetitively used architectural components and made consistent with ASCE 41-23. Specified the ASTM standard for tension test procedures.
1903.2 Special inspections
Deleted amendment since this section is deleted in model code. Requirements for special inspections and tests are addressed in Section 1901.6. 1903.3 (formerly 1903.4) Flat wall insulating concrete form (ICF) systems Relocated amendment to align with model code reorganization. 1903.5 Aggregates
Repealed existing amendment related to alkali reactivity of aggregate as those amendments are incorporated in the body of ASTM C33.
1903.6 Limits on cementitious materials
Repealed existing amendment since revision to ACI 318 and concrete strength requirements at stated ages or stages of construction in model code Section 1901.5 Item # 1 addressed the subject.
1905.5 Detailed plain concrete structural walls
Relocated existing amendments to align with mode code reorganization. Deleted reference to seismic design categories D, E & F.
1906 Detailed plain concrete structural walls
Added an amendment to clarify that only plain concrete footings are prohibited by OSHPD in this section.

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1908 Shotcrete
The model code has repealed all shotcrete requirements in favor of those contained in the new version of the adopted material standard ACI 318-19. Added reference to ACI SPEC-560.2 to 1908.1 for clarity.
1910.3.4 ACI 318, Section 26.11.1.2. Item (e)
(formerly 1908.3 Forms and ground wires for shotcrete)
Relocated existing amendment to 1910.3.4 to coordinate with revised model codes.

Division of the State Architect
1909.2.1 Aggregates
Repealed existing amendment regarding alkali reactivity of aggregates. 1909.2.6 Proof tests for post-installed anchors in concrete Revised DSA-SS/CC to match revisions made to DSA-SS requirements in Section 1910A.5.

Chapter 19A – Concrete
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1903A.5
Repealed existing amendment regarding alkali reactivity of aggregates. 1905A Seismic requirements
As a result of changes to the model code, continuing amendments modifying American Concrete Institute (ACI) 318 formerly in this section have been relocated to Section 1909A.
1908A Shotcrete
Edited and reorganized to align with model code. No regulatory effect. 1909A Modifications to ACI 318 (formerly Reserved)
Moved existing amendments from 1905A to this section.
1910A.5 Proof tests for post-installed anchors in concrete Reorganized to simplify and clarify test frequency requirements. Updated proof test requirements for anchors used for distributed systems or repetitively used architectural components. Specified ASTM E3121 for tension test procedures without the requirement for displacement measurements unless explicitly required.

Reorganized testing frequency requirements to differentiate by structural and nonstructural applications.
1911A.2 Existing concrete structures Crack repair by epoxy injection Revised specification to the American Concrete Institute (ACI) 548.15 from ACI 503.7.

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1903A.6 Limits on cementitious materials
Repealed existing amendment since revision to ACI 318 and concrete strength requirements at stated ages or stages of construction in model code Section 1901.5 Item # 1 addressed the subject.
1910A.5 Proof tests for post-installed anchors in concrete Revised testing requirements for screw type anchors to make proof testing easier to implement.

Chapter 21 – Masonry
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
2101.2.2 [Design methods] Prohibition [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Added an amendment for structural systems with the prohibition for Items #9 and #10. Added #11 to clarify that limit design method is not permitted since it does not satisfy the ductility requirements of The Masonry Society (TMS) standard, TMS 402 Section 9.3.5.6, which is part of the basis for establishing seismic co-efficient for special reinforced masonry shear walls. Added #12 to clarify that Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) reinforced masonry is not permitted since the associated seismic design requirements are not addressed in ASCE 7. 2103.6 [Masonry construction materials] Specified compressive strength of masonry and grout [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] and referenced TMS 402 Table 4.3.1 – Specified Compressive Strength Requirements
Added an amendment with a table. Existing strength limit in Sections 2105.2, 2107.7 and 2108.4 is consolidated into one section and the format is aligned with TMS 402 Table 4.3.1. Increased minimum specified design strength of concrete masonry from 1,500 psi to 2,000 psi for consistency with TMS 402 and ASTM C90. 2104.2 Reinforced grouted masonry [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5]
Repealed amendment related to group pour heights to permit Self-Consolidating Grout (SCG) for construction of masonry since it is cheaper, requires less time for construction and provides better quality.
2107.4 Reserved (formerly TMS 402 Section 8.3.7 Maximum bar size) Repealed limitation on maximum bar size as the clearance requirements in TMS are adequate to prevent larger bar diameters and made this amendment unnecessary. 2107.6 Repealed (formerly TMS 402 Section 8.3.4.4 Walls) Repealed pointer for maximum tensile reinforcement ratio in walls as this requirement applies to both strength design and allowable stress.

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2107.6 Masonry Compressive Strength
Deleted existing amendments since new model code language addresses the minimum specified design strength of concrete masonry. Masonry compressive strength requirements are moved to CBC Section 2103.6.
2108.4 TMS 402 Section 9.1.9.1.1.

Deleted existing amendments since new model code language addresses the minimum specified design strength of concrete masonry. Masonry compressive strength requirements are moved to CBC Section 2103.6.

California Energy Commission
2109.2.4.8.2 Vapor permeance
Added an amendment referring to Table 1202.3.1 to distinguish between climate zones identified in ICC model codes and climate zones that are identified in the California Energy Code.

Division of the State Architect
2115 Additional requirements for community colleges [DSA-SS/CC] Reorganized section 2115 to align with Chapter 21A sections. 2115.1.1 Prohibitions
Edited structural amendments regarding prohibition of certain TMS 402/602 materials and methods.
2115.2.3 Specified compressive strength of masonry and grout Reformatted existing amendment to align with the current TMS 402 formatting. 2115.4.1 Mortar and grout tests. TMS 602, Article 1.4B Compressive Strength Determination
Added amendment to eliminate testing of preblended mortars with specified documentation.
2115.5.2 TMS 402, Section 7.3.2.5 (i)
Amended TMS triggers requiring horizontal reinforcement terminating in hooks.

Chapter 21A – Masonry
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2101A.1.3 Prohibition
Edited structural amendments regarding prohibition of certain TMS 402/602 materials and methods.

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2103A.6 [Masonry Construction Materials] Specified Compressive Strength of Masonry and Grout
Consolidated the existing strength limits in Sections 2105A.2, 2107A.6 and 2108A.4 into one section and aligned the format with added TMS 402, Table 4.3.1. 2104A.1.3.7 Reserved
Repealed existing amendment. Reference standard now incorporates specified language.
2105A.2 Compressive strength, f’m
Repealed amendment language related to strength of masonry that is now included in and addressed by CBC 2103A.6.
2105A.3 Mortar and grout tests. TMS 602, Article 1.4 B Compressive Strength Determination
Updated ASTM reference for preblended mortar. Clarified testing requirements for pre-packaged mortars may be eliminated with specified documentation. 2105A.4 Masonry core testing
Revised language to further clarify requirements for coring operations and reporting requirements of testing laboratories. Adds requirements from the design professional and the enforcement agency where additional coring will be performed. 2106A.1 Seismic design requirements for masonry
2106A.1.3 TMS 402, Section 7.3.2.5 (i)
Added a new section that amends the TMS trigger requirements for horizontal reinforcement terminating in hooks to provide a more ductile design. 2107A.6 Masonry Compressive Strength
2108A.4 TMS 402 Section 9.1.9.1.1
Consolidated previous existing amendments into new code section 2103A.6.

Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
2103A.6 [Masonry Construction Materials] Specified Compressive Strength of Masonry and Grout TMS Table 4.3.1 Specified Compressive Strength Requirements
Increased minimum specified design strength of concrete masonry from 1,500 psi to 2,000 psi for consistency with TMS 402 and ASTM C90.
2107A.5 Allowable stress design TMS 402, Section 8.3.4.4 Repealed pointer for maximum tensile reinforcement ratio in walls as this requirement applies to both strength design and allowable stress.

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Division of the State Architect
2104A.1.3.5 TMS 602, Article 3.5 C Grout pour height
Amended language related to grout pours and grout lifts. Added amended Table 7 from TMS specifying requirements for grout space and grout pour height limits.

Added footnotes 4 and 5 to Table 7. Deleted requirement for grout admixture.

Chapter 22 – Steel
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
2201.5.1 Shear transfer at column base plate [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Added a pointer to new shear lugs design provisions in ACI 318 Section 17.11 regarding anchor rods.
2202.2.2 Structural steel elements
Amended and added OSHPD banner to Item 2 to clarify that structural steel elements in seismic force resisting systems that are consistent with Seismic Design Category D, E or F in Section 2202.2.1.2 shall satisfy the requirements in AISC 341. 2202.4 [formerly 2205.4] [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5]
2202.4.1 Modifications to AISC 358 Chapter 10
Modified the allowance to use steel and concrete ConXtech ConXL composite special moment frame. Repealed former Section 2205.4.1 2.1 Special and Intermediate Moment Frame Connection Types, Table 2-1 Prequalified Moment Connections modifications. All moment connections in AISC 358 are based on new tests since the Northridge earthquake. Welded and bolted moment connections are permitted with limited modifications.
2202.4.2 Modifications to AISC 358 Chapter 11 Welded Moment Connection, 2202.4.3 Modifications to AISC 358 Chapter 11 Bolted Moment Connection Relocated and amended existing amendments to codify exceptions allowing the current practice of adjusting gap-to-side plate thickness ratio. 2202.4.4 Modifications to AISC 358 Chapter 12
Codified existing limitations for Simpson Strong-Tie (SST) Yield-Link Moment Connection in OSHPD Preapproved Prefabricated Components and Systems (PCS - 0002). Reference to AISC 341 Table D1.1 is intended to provide ductility consistent with AISC 341 requirements for moment frame beams with significant axial load. 2202.4.5 Modifications to AISC 358 Chapter 15
Codified existing limitations for DuraFuse Frames (DFF) Moment Connection in OSHPD Preapproved Prefabricated Components and Systems (PCS -0004) Reference to AISC 341 Table D1.1 is intended to provide ductility consistent with AISC 341 requirements for moment frame beams with significant axial load.

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Section 2203 Structural stainless steel (formerly Section 2203 Protection of steel for structural purposes)
Renamed model code section. No California amendments made to model code language.
2204.1 General
Repealed amendment regarding the modification requirements to AISI S100 Chapter J Connections and Joints, Section J7.2, as this section no longer exists in AISI S100.
2204.2 Seismic design (formerly Section 2210.2 Seismic requirements for coldformed steel structures) Relocated existing amendment from Section 2210.2 regarding cold-formed special bolted moment connection prohibited by Section 1617A.1.2 (referenced by Section 1601.15).
2204.2.1 CFS special bolted moment frames
Deleted model code section because Section 1617A.1.4 states that cold-formed steel bolted moment frames are prohibited, therefore the AISI standards do not apply.
2204.2.2 Cold-formed steel seismic force-resisting systems Deleted model code section because California is assigned to Seismic Design Categories D, E, or F in accordance with 1613A.2, therefore requirements for systems in Seismic Design Categories A, B, or C do not apply.

Division of the State Architect
2215 Additional requirements for community colleges [DSA-SS/CC] 2215.1.1 (formerly 2212.1.1) Shear transfer at column
Added pointer to new shear lugs design provisions in ACI 318 Section 17.11 to promote code compliance.

Chapter 22A – Steel
Division of the State Architect
2201A.2 Identification
Added DSA-SS banner and amended to clarify that all material identification and testing shall be in accordance with Chapter 17A.
2202A.6 Modifications to AISC 358. [DSA-SS]
2202A.6.1 Modifications to AISC 358 Chapter 10
Added new section and DSA banner to incorporate modifications to AISC 358 regarding Steel and concrete ConXtech ConXL composite special moment frame connections.

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Division of the State Architect and
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
2201A.5.1 (formerly 2204A.4) Shear transfer at column
Added pointer to new shear lugs design provisions in ACI 318 Section 17.11 to promote code compliance.
2202A.2.1 Structural steel seismic force-resisting systems and composite structural steel and concrete seismic force-resisting systems Relocated existing exceptions from Section 2205A.1 to align with reorganized Chapter 22A.
2202A.2.2 Structural steel elements
Deleted reference to Seismic Design Categories B and C in accordance with Section 1613A.2. Aligned requirements with existing amendment in Section 2205A.2.1.2 requiring all lateral force resisting systems, including those listed in ASCE 7 Table

15.4-1, to be designed in accordance with AISC 341.
2202A.5.1 Section B5
Relocated existing amendment from 2205A.3.1. Reorganized code language and clarified as a modified exception to Section B5.2(a).
2203A Structural stainless steel (formerly Section 2203A Protection of steel for structural purposes)
Renamed model code section. No California amendments made to model code language.

Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
2202A.3 (formerly 2205A.4) Modifications to AISC 341
Deleted existing Section 2205A.4.1. Deleted definition of inelastic rotation in the glossary section since it is no longer used in the code.

Deleted existing Sections 2205A.4.4, 2205A.4.5, 2205A.4.6, 2205A.4.7, 2205A.4.8, 2205A.4.9 and 2205A.4.10. Significant testing has been done to validate new ductility requirements in AISC 341, so these amendments are no longer necessary.

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2202A.4 (formerly 2205A.5) Modifications to AISC 358
Deleted existing Section 2205A.5.1. Repealed prohibition on the use of bolted moment connections since many of these connections are already preapproved through our OSHPD Preapproved Prefabricated Components and Systems (PCS) program.
2202A.4.2 Modifications to AISC 358 Chapter 11 Welded Moment Connection, 2202A.4.3 Modifications to AISC 358 Chapter 11 Bolted Moment Connection Relocated and amended existing amendments to codify exceptions allowing the current practice of adjusting gap-to-side plate thickness ratio. 2202A.4.4 Modifications to AISC 358 Chapter 12
Codified existing limitations for Simpson Strong-Tie (SST) Yield-Link Moment Connection in OSHPD Preapproved Prefabricated Components and Systems (PCS - 0002). Reference to AISC 341 Table D1.1 is intended to provide ductility consistent with AISC 341 requirements for moment frame beams with significant axial load. 2202A.4.5 Modifications to AISC 358 Chapter 15
Codified existing limitations for DuraFuse Frames (DFF) Moment Connection in OSHPD Preapproved Prefabricated Components and Systems (PCS -0004).

Reference to AISC 341 Table D1.1 is intended to provide ductility consistent with AISC 341 requirements for moment frame beams with significant axial load. 2204A (formerly 2210A) Cold Formed Steel
2204A.1 General
Repealed amendment regarding the modification requirements to AISI S100 Chapter J Connections and Joints, Section J7.2, as this section no longer exists in AISI S100.
2204A.2 Seismic design (formerly Section 2210A.2 Seismic requirements for cold-formed steel structures)
This section is not adopted because the two following subsections are not adopted. 2204A.2.1 CFS special bolted moment frames
Deleted model code section because Section 1617A.1.4 states that cold-formed steel bolted moment frames are prohibited, therefore the AISI standards do not apply.
2204A.2.2 Cold-formed steel seismic force-resisting systems Deleted model code section because California is assigned to Seismic Design Categories D, E, or F in accordance with 1613A.2, therefore requirements for systems in Seismic Design Categories A, B, or C do not apply.

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Chapter 23 – Wood
Division of the State Architect
2301.1.5 Prohibition
Repealed Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) prohibition in Item 9 since ASCE 7-22 has seismic coefficients incorporated into Table 12.2-1. Clarified that the prohibition by OSHPD in Item 9 is not adopted by DSA.

Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
2308.2 Limitations
Added OSHPD 1R, 2, & 5 banners to applicable requirements in subsections 2308.2.1 through 2308.2.8.

Chapter 25 – Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster Division of the State Architect and
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
2503.2 Additional requirements for inspection and testing Amended language in Item 3 to clarify that enforcement agencies are permitted to require tests in accordance with Table 2506.2. No change to regulatory effect. 2507.3 Lath attachment to horizontal wood supports
Added an option to Item 2 to secure overhead lath with a minimum No. 8 wood screw installed with a 1-inch diameter washer.

Repealed the exception to 2507.3 for OSHPD 2 Single-story Type V skilled nursing or intermediate care facilities utilizing wood-frame or light-steel-frame construction.

Chapter 30 – Elevator and Conveying Systems
State Fire Marshal
3001.2 Elevator emergency communication systems
Added reference pointer to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Elevator Safety Orders.
3006.2 Elevator hoistway door protection required
Amended to specify the application of this section in any state institution or other state-owned or specified state-occupied building regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Renumbered the model condition regarding corridor walls to Item 9 (formerly Item 6).
3006.3 Hoistway opening protection required
Amended Item 5 to point to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Elevator Safety Orders. Updated Item 6 pointer to refer to Section 707.6.

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Section 3009, Private Residence Elevators
3009.1 General.
3009.2 Hoistway enclosures.
3009.3 Hoistway opening protection
Amended to point to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Elevator Safety Orders.

Chapter 31 – Special Construction
State Fire Marshal
3103.1.2.1 Water-filled vessels
Added to align with the California Fire Code (Part 9, Title 24). 3104.2 Flame propagation performance testing and registration Amended title to replace “certification” with “registration.” Amended model code to remove reference to NFPA 701 Test 2 testing standard to align with Title 19 testing requirements.
3111.3.5 Elevated photovoltaic (PV) support structures and subsections 3111.3.6.1 Fire separation distances
Repealed California amendment and adopted model code language.

Division of the State Architect
3103 Temporary Structures
3103.1 General
Added new amendment to clarify that school buildings as defined in Section 4-314 of the California Administrative Code (Part 1 of Title 24) are not permitted to be classified as public-occupancy temporary structures.

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
3114 Intermodal shipping containers
Clarified applicability with the addition of [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 4 & 5] to indicate “not permitted by OSHPD.”
Building Standards Commission
3109 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
3109.1 General
Amended to indicate that all swimming pools and spas shall meet the standards of the California Building Code and California laws, not the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).
3109.2 California swimming pool safety act
Amended to include updated provisions in Health and Safety Code Sections 115921, 115922 and 115926.

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Chapter 35 – Referenced Standards
Division of the State Architect and
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
and State Fire Marshal
Updated and amended various referenced standards promulgated by national and international testing services and organizations.

Division of the State Architect
ANSI/AWC NDS—2024 – Added amendment to adopt the 2024 NDS Supplement.

ASCE/SEI 7-22 – Added amendment to adopt Supplement 1.

ASCE/SEI 41-23 –Adopted this reference standard in coordination with Part 10 – California Existing Building Code.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE – PART 2.5
Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration
State Fire Marshal
R102.8 Wildland-Urban Interface
Added new section as a pointer to the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) which is applicable to houses built in wildland-urban interface areas.

R105.2 Work exempt from permit
Updated the pointer to the new CWUIC that is applicable even if the project is exempt from permits.

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Chapter 2 – Definitions
Housing and Community Development
R202 Definitions
Amended multiple definitions to eliminate references to chapters of the IRC that are not adopted and not printed in the CRC.

State Fire Marshal
R202 Definitions
Repealed multiple existing California definitions and adopted new model code definitions that contain the same language.

Chapter 3 – Building Planning
Multiple sections and references in Chapter 3 were renumbered to align with significant numbering changes in the model code.

State Fire Marshal
Multiple sections
Repealed multiple sections regarding Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems and adopted new model code sections that contain essentially the same language.

R337 Materials and construction methods for exterior wildfire exposure Repealed all of Section R337 and replaced with a “Note” directing the code user to the new CWUIC.

Chapter 44 – Referenced Standards
State Fire Marshal
Updated editions of various referenced standards promulgated by NFPA.

CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE – PART 3
Article 89 – General Code Provisions
Building Standards Commission

89.101.3.2 State-regulated buildings, structures, and applications Amended to align the California Electrical Code with all other parts of Title 24.

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Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development

89.110 Department of Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
Added new/amended sections for OSHPD 6 to align requirements with statutory change in Health and Safety Code Section 1250.3.

Chapter 1 – General
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
100 Definitions
Moved all definitions from Article 517 to Article 100 to align with model code format.

Chapter 2 – Wiring and Protection
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
220 Branch-circuit, feeder, and load calculations
Amended to remove additional requirements for load calculations.

Chapter 4 – Equipment for General Use
Housing and Community Development
406.12 Tamper-resistant receptacles
Amended to exclude mobile homes and manufactured homes from the requirement for tamper-resistant receptacles.

Chapter 5 – Special Occupancies
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
517.1(C) Electrical equipment schedules
Amended to require documentation for special seismic certifications. 517.4 Electric power sources, feeders and services
Amended to list requirements for electrical power sources. An “Informational Note” was added to see Section 220.40 for sizing requirements for Electric Power Sources, Feeders and Services.
517.18(B)(2) Receptacle requirements
Repealed Exception #3, which stated hospital grade receptacles were not required in patient sleeping areas in nursing homes.
517.29 Type 1 Essential Electrical Systems
Amended (A.1) to include (Surgical Clinics only) to the existing OSHPD 3 banner. 517.30(A.1) Two independent power sources
Added new section with requirements for two independent power sources for OSHPD 1, 3 (surgical clinics only), 4 and 5.

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517.30(B.1) Power sources for the EES
Repealed the requirements for power sources for the ESS. 517.30(B)(3) Battery systems
Repealed the requirements for a connection for a portable diesel generator. 517.30(B)(4) Health care microgrid
Repealed amendment and adopted the model code language. 517.30(B)(5) Health care microgrid
Amended to include requirements for meeting the installation and commissioning requirements in NFPA 99.
517.30(D) Temporary source of power for maintenance or repair of the alternate source of power
Added new section with requirements for temporary source of power for maintenance or repair of the alternate source of power. 517.31(D.1) Requirements for the Essential Electrical System Repealed the requirement for the EES to have the capacity and rating to meet the maximum actual demand likely to be produced by the connected load. 517.31(E) Receptacle identification
Repealed amendment and adopted model code language.
517.31(H) On-site energy storage systems and fuel supply Added new section containing requirements for on-site energy storage systems and fuel supply for OSHPD 1, 4 & 5.
517.31(H)(1)
Added new section containing requirements for on-site resources to support not less than 24 hours full-demand operation for correctional treatment centers, and sources to support not less than 72 hours full-demand operation for acute care hospitals.
517.31(H)(2)
Added new section containing requirements for Emergency Power Supply Systems for correctional treatment centers and acute psychiatric hospitals. 517.41(A.1) Two independent power sources
Added new section containing requirements for two independent power sources for OSHPD 2, 4 & 5.
517.41(B.1) Power sources for the EES
Repealed the requirements for power sources for the EES for OSHPD 2, 4 & 5. 517.41(B)(1) through (B)(4) Fuel cell systems
Repealed the list of approved power sources.

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517.41(D) Power sources for the EES
Added new section which lists the approved power sources for the EES for OSHPD 2, 4 & 5.
517.41(E) Permanent connection(s) points for EES maintenance and repairs Added new section containing requirements for permanent connection points for EES maintenance and repair.
517.42 Essential Electrical Systems for nursing homes and limited care facilities
517.42(E) Receptacle identification
Repealed the amendment and adopted model code language. 517.42(G) On-site energy storage systems and fuel supply Added new section containing requirements for on-site energy storage systems and fuel supply for OSHPD 2, 4 & 5.
517.42(G)(1)
Added new section containing requirements for on-site resources to be available at all times to support not less than 6 hours at full output of the EPSS for OSHPD 2, 4 and 5.
517.42(G)(2)
Added new section containing requirements for an alternate source of power for equipment required to maintain safe temperatures, life-saving equipment and oxygen generating devices for OSHPD 2.
517.44(3.1) Optional connections to equipment branch
Repealed the requirements for optional connections to the equipment branch. 517.45 Essential Electrical Systems for other health care facilities Repealed the existing language in (E.1) and replaced it with the existing language from (G). Existing Section (H) became (G).

Added new Section (H) which requires not less than 4 hours at full output for the EPSS for OSHPD 3 (Surgical Clinics only).

State Fire Marshal
517.31 Requirements for the Essential Electrical System Co-adopted new sections (H), (H)(1) and (H)(2) in coordination with OSHPD (see above).
517.42 Essential Electrical Systems for nursing homes and limited care facilities
Co-adopted new sections (G), (G)(1) and (G)(2) in coordination with OSHPD. 517.45 Essential Electrical Systems for other health care facilities Co-adopted new section (H) in coordination with OSHPD.

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Chapter 7 – Special Conditions
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
700.12 General Requirements
Repealed the exception in section (C) for battery systems for OSHPD 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5.

Repealed all the exceptions in section (D)(2) for OSHPD 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 in coordination with SFM.

Repealed the exception in section (G) for OSHPD 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5.

State Fire Marshal
700.12 General Requirements
Repealed all the exceptions in section (D)(2) in coordination with OSHPD.

CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE – PART 4
Chapter 1 – Administration
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
Amended multiple subsections to reflect the new department name: Department of Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development.

1.10.6 OSHPD 6
Added new banner designation “OSHPD 6” for a chemical dependency recovery hospital not within an acute care hospital building.

Chapter 2 – Definitions
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
Air, Relief
Removed OSHPD 1R from the banner.

Air terminal device
Added new definition for any device (e.g., grille, register, diffuser) placed in an opening to a room, through which controlled air enters or leaves. Component of the air-distribution system which has the purpose of achieving the predetermined movement of air into or from a treated space. Applies to OSHPD 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Building Code, Enforcing Agency, Health Facilities
Added OSHPD 6 to existing definitions.

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State Fire Marshal
Refrigerant, Refrigerant Concentration Limit (RCL) and Refrigerant Safety Classifications
Repealed California amendments (early adoption of definitions) and adopted model code definitions.

Chapter 3 – General Regulations
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
321.0 Essential mechanical provisions
Removed OSHPD 1R from the banner
321.3 Cooling equipment
Added new section regarding cooling equipment to maintain temperature and humidity listed in Table 4-A within certain operating rooms and other spaces as identified in the functional program.
321.6 Control components
Added to existing amendment, “fire and smoke dampers” under all control components and control systems to have essential electrical power. 322.0 Sensitive areas or rooms
Removed OSHPD 1R from the banner. Added new items and reformatted the list of sensitive areas or rooms.

State Fire Marshal
307.3, 307.4
Repealed California amendments (early adoption of refrigerant designation) and adopted model code text.

Chapter 4 – Ventilation Air
Division of the State Architect
Repealed “DSA-SS/CC” banners throughout the code. Community colleges are required to comply with all DSA adopted regulations under the authority of the Field Act, Education Code Section 81052. Alternatively, community colleges may comply with alternative structural safety provisions promulgated and adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Education Code Section 81053. These alternative standards are adopted and identified by the DSA-SS/CC banner.

The authority granted to DSA specifically for the adoption of alternative buildings standards for community colleges related to structural safety should only be used or referenced when promulgating an alternative standard pursuant to Education Code Section 81053. All other regulations related to the construction of community colleges are adopted and identified by the “DSA-SS” banner under the authority of Education Code Section 81052.

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Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
Relocated previous section numbers to new section numbers, as follows:
407.4.1.6 to 407.4.1.2
407.4.1.1 to 407.4.1.3
407.4.1.2 to 407.4.1.7
407.4.1.3 to 407.4.2
407.4.1.4 to 407.4.3
407.4.1.5 to 407.4.4
407.4.1.7 to 407.4.5
420.0 to 407.4.1.1
408.3.4 to 408.3.2
Table 4-A
Repealed the 2022 version of Table 4-A and footnotes, and adopted the ASHRAE 170-2021 Table 7-1, as amended, and added table footnotes from ASHRAE 170- 2021 Table 7-1 into Table 4-A.

Table 4-B
Amended Column 3 of the table to change the heading to “A.T.D.” and MERV filters to HEPA filters. Added new Footnote #3, renumbered remaining footnotes, and revised Footnotes #4 and #5 regarding HEPA filter location. 402.1 Occupiable spaces
Removed OSHPD 1R from the banner. Relocated a portion of the amendment in Section 402.1.2 to this section. The change combines amendments into one paragraph as they both relate to the same ventilation requirements for healthcare buildings.
402.1.2 Ventilation in health care facilities
Added to existing amendment requirement for ventilation for health care facilities to be designed and installed in accordance with the code, Table 4-A and amended list of ASHRAE 170 items.
406.0 Evaporative cooling system for health care facilities Removed OSHPD 1R from the banner. Removed food preparation area from the text.

Section 407.0 Ventilation system details
407.1.1 Air systems
Changed Exception Item 2 to allow unoccupied turndown to be permitted in accordance with Section 407.7 Unoccupied turndown. Repealed all other subitems.

Relocated previous language in Exception 2 for unoccupied mode to new Section 407.7. Added a column to Table 4-A to identify which spaces are permitted to use unoccupied turndown to match the 2021 ASHRAE 170. Revised OSHPD amendments to coordinate with the national standard.

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407.2.2.1 Hazardous exhaust outlets
Add new section clarifying that hazardous exhaust outlets from airborne infection isolation rooms and other hazardous rooms shall have a laboratory chemical fume hood with added discharge requirements.
407.3.1 Air balance
Added language to clarify the pressurization requirement is to be met per Table 4-A. 407.4 Air circulation
407.4.1.3
Amended to clarify air supplied to operating rooms and similar spaces shall be delivered by a primary supply diffuser array in accordance with ASHRAE 170.7.4.1. 407.4.1.4, 407.4.1.5, 407.4.1.6
Added new sections to provide requirements for the location of supply registers and return/exhaust inlets, and air supply requirements including low level inlets. 407.4.2
Revised to match CBC Section 1020.6 for air movement in corridors. Amended Exception 1 to state that use of corridors as a source of makeup air for exhaust systems is permitted where allowed by the CBC.
407.4.5 Recirculating room units
Revised to clarify requirements for recirculating room units which shall be permitted to provide a portion of total air changes in excess of minimum outside air changes where indicated in Table 4-A.
407.4.5(3)
Amended to provide for use of a MERV 8 or manufacturer’s recommended (OSHPD 2) filter upstream of any surface that is designed to condense water. 407.4.5(4)
Added new section to allow coils designed not to condense water shall maintain surfaces above the dew point temperature.
407.4.5.1 Recirculating room units for unoccupied spaces Added new section regarding filtration for unoccupied spaces not directly connected to a patient care area.
407.5 Variable air volume
407.5.1.4
Added new section for sensitive spaces or rooms to be provided with controls on the return or exhaust duct system to maintain constant flows. 407.5.1.5
Added new section to provide return air controls for each system, floor, or area with similar conditions.

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407.7 Unoccupied turndown
407.7.1
Relocated Exception 2 into this new section and split the paragraph into four subsections to identify the conditions that allow the number of air changes permitted to be reduced.
407.8 Building pressurization
407.8.1
Added a new section to align with AHSRAE 170 regarding building pressurization to ensure a building does not fall under negative pressure causing nonfiltered air to be brought into the building.
408.1.5 and 408.1.6
Amended to align with the minimum requirement in ASHRAE 170 regarding HEPA filtration for high-risk operating rooms and protective environment rooms. Revised Table 4-B to align with this requirement. Repealed previous amendment, but this does not prevent a designer from voluntarily installing additional filtration in the air handler.
408.1.7
Added a new section specific to HEPA filtration to note the requirement in Table 4-B for HEPA filtration to be installed at the terminal device outlet. 408.2 Filters for hospitals
408.2.2, 408.2.3, 408.2.4
Repealed these sections since the requirements have been fully incorporated into Section 407.4.5, Recirculating Room Units.
408.3 Filters for skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and correctional treatment centers
408.3.2, 408.3.3, 408.3.4
Repealed Sections 408.3.2 and 408.3.3 since the requirements have been fully incorporated into Section 407.4.5 Recirculating Room Units. Section 408.3.4 was renumbered to 408.3.2.
408.4 Filters for outpatient facilities
408.4.1
Revised to clarify that the air ventilation systems for outpatient facilities shall have filter bank efficiencies as listed in Table 4-B.
408.4.2
Moved the filtration requirement for recirculating room units to Section 407.4.5.

Repealed the OSHPD amendment for 408.4.2.

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408.5 Filters for recirculating room units
408.5.1
Added a new section pointing to Section 407.4.5 for filtration of recirculating room units. Added additional language to confirm that the full filtration required per Table 4-B is needed when Table 4-A is marked “No” for recirculating room units. 409 Ducts
409.3, 409.4
Repealed amendment. Insulation of ducts is covered in Section 605 and the amendment in 409.3 is a duplicate of the amendment in Section 605.1. Section 409.4 is renumbered to 409.3.
414.0 Airborne infection isolation rooms
414.1 Exhaust systems
Amended the seven-feet discharge height for airborne infection isolation exhaust to 10 feet. The national standard requires a minimum 10 feet exhaust height. 417.0 Testing and balancing airborne infection isolation rooms and protective environment rooms
Modified this section to include air balance testing which shall include a pressure test at all doors serving the isolation, protective environment and ante rooms to provide directional pressure relationships.

Chapter 6 – Duct systems
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
603.4 Flexible air ducts
603.4.1.1 Flexible ducts
Added a sentence to clarify that a flexible duct is not permitted when fire and/or smoke dampers are omitted in corridor construction per CBC Section 717.5.4. The CBC exception also requires the duct work to be constructed of steel of not less than a 0.019-inch thickness.
605.0 Insulation of ducts
605.2
Added room types that are considered sensitive areas and not permitted to have acoustical lining materials: Class 3 imaging, hybrid operating rooms and protective environment rooms. Added pointer to ASHRAE 170, Section 6.9 for duct lining for nonsensitive areas or rooms.
605.3
Amended to repeal the MERV 17 filter rating. A MERV 17 filter rating is not equivalent to a HEPA filter. Coordinated with the change in Table 4-B that defines the minimum requirements for a HEPA filter.

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Chapter 11 – Refrigeration
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
Table 1104.1 Permissible refrigeration systems
Repealed the I-2.1 occupancy from occupancy group in Table 1104.1 for Permissible Refrigeration Systems.

State Fire Marshal
Repealed requirements throughout Chapter 11 for A2L refrigerants that were early adopted as California amendments in the 2022 Supplements. Adopted model code.

The industry’s efforts to address lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants led to the development of lower flammability refrigerants—A2Ls. Chapter 11 includes these lower flammability refrigerants in Table 1102.3 and contains specific A2L and B2L provisions to address the precautions necessary to properly use these products.

Chapter 12 – Hydronics
California Energy Commission
1217.10.1 California Energy Code Pipe Insulation Requirements Updated pointers for pipe insulation requirements within the California Energy Code (Part 6 of Title 24) for Tables 120.3-A-1 and 120.3-A-2.

Chapter 18 – Referenced Standards
State Fire Marshal
Updated the publication year for many existing referenced standards.

Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
Added new reference standard for IEST RP-CC001.7 that defines the minimum requirements for HEPA and ULPA filters.

CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE – PART 5
Chapter 1 – Administration
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
Amended multiple subsections to reflect the new department name: Department of Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development.

1.10.6 OSHPD 6
Added new banner designation “OSHPD 6” for a chemical dependency recovery hospital not within an acute care hospital building.

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Chapter 2 – Definitions
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
Amended existing definitions.

Handwashing fixture
Added that the flow rate for a non-aerating laminar flow device shall not be less than 1 gallon per minute.

Scrub sink
Added requirements for controls to not involve contact with the upper extremities.

Single-lever wrist blades shall not be permitted except for the temperature pre-set valve.

Chapter 4 – Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings
Division of the State Architect
Repealed “DSA-SS/CC” banners throughout the code. Community colleges are required to comply with all DSA adopted regulations under the authority of the Field Act, Education Code Section 81052. Alternatively, community colleges may comply with alternative structural safety provisions promulgated and adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Education Code Section 81053. These alternative standards are adopted and identified by the DSA-SS/CC banner.

The authority granted to DSA specifically for the adoption of alternative building standards for community colleges related to structural safety should only be used or referenced when promulgating an alternative standard pursuant to Education Code Section 81053. All other regulations related to the construction of community colleges are adopted and identified by the “DSA-SS” banner under the authority of Education Code Section 81052.

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Building Standards Commission, Division of the State Architect and Department of Housing and Community Development
408.3 Water consumption
Amended to align with appliance efficiency regulations adopted by the California Energy Commission in Title 20 and showerhead requirements in CALGreen. 420.3.1 Pre-rinse spray valves
Repealed existing California amendment and adopted model code.

Building Standards Commission and Division of the State Architect 422.1.1 Fixture calculations and 422.2 Separate facilities Repealed existing California amendment and adopted model code regarding allgender multi-user restroom fixtures. Added a BSC amendment to indicate that separate private areas for urinals and water closets located in a privacy compartment shall comply with sections 422.6 and 422.7 of the California Plumbing Code.
422.6 Water closet compartment and 422.7 Urinal partitions Added an exception referring to IAPMO’s Z124.10 Type A Security for state buildings, University of California and California State University buildings, public elementary and secondary schools, community college buildings, and state-owned or state-leased essential services buildings.

Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
422.3.1 Fixture requirements for special occupancy
Added a second exception that separate toilet facilities for patients, staff, and visitors in public visitor waiting areas with an occupant load of 10 or less shall be permitted for use by both sexes.

Chapter 6 –Water Supply and Distribution
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
604.0 Materials
604.1 Pipe, tube, and fittings
Added Exception for OSHPD 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 regarding the use of CPVC which is not permitted for potable water.
609.0 Installation, testing, unions, and location
609.10 Disinfection of potable water system
Added new Item 5 for OSHPD 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 to the disinfection requirements for the timing of the disinfection procedures relative to the occupancy of a building to align with ASHRAE 188.

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613.0 Domestic hot-water distribution systems for health facilities and clinics Table 613.1 Hot water use
Updated Note #1 regarding rinse water temperature at warewashers or potsinks to align with the California Retail Food Code, Title 22, and Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) guidelines. Added new Note #3 requiring dietary hot water temperatures to meet minimum temperature requirements at the point of use. 613.2 Storage
Added to existing amendment for water heaters and hot-water storage tanks.

Storage water heaters and hot water tank storage are to be maintained at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
613.6 Recirculation
Added to existing amendment for hot water recirculation to coordinate with FGI and to require the hot water recirculation piping to return the recirculation loop back through the hot water source. The non-recirculated fixture branch piping shall not exceed 10 feet.
613.9 Flushing
Added new section for hot water distribution to add test ports and valved openings for flushing of portions of the system in accordance with the facilities water management program defined in Appendix N.
614.0 Dialysis water-distribution systems
614.1 and 614.7 Piping materials
Added to an existing amendment for the piping materials allowed in dialysis feedlines to include CPVC to coordinate with AAMI standard RD 62. 616.0 Emergency water supply
616.1 Emergency water supply
Added SPC 4D rating to list of ratings to support 72 hours of continuing operation of on-site water supply in the event of an emergency.
616.3 Water disinfection
Added new section regarding storage tank connections and circulation to limit water stagnation and temperature stratification.

Chapter 7 – Sanitary Drainage
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
727.1 Emergency sanitary drainage
Added SPC 4D rating to list of ratings to support 72 hours of continuing operation of onsite holding tanks to store sewage and liquid waste sufficient to operate essential hospital utilities and equipment in the event of an emergency.

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Chapter 15 – Alternate Water Sources for Nonpotable Applications Building Standards Commission and Department of Housing and Community Development
1506.10.2 Minimum water quality
Added IAPMO IGC 324 as an applicable standard for water quality for on-site treated nonpotable gray water when there are no local water quality requirements.

Department of Water Resources
1505.1 General
Amended to refer to the new “State Water Resources Control Board’s CrossConnection Control Policy Handbook” along with existing reference to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Titles 22 and 23. Deleted Title 17 from referenced CCR titles in this section.
1505.4 Connections to potable or recycled water supply systems Amended Exception #4 to clarify the source of regulatory information for recycled water application and uses shall be the new “State Water Resources Control Board’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook” which replaces Title 17 provisions.

Chapter 16 – Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems
Building Standards Commission and Department of Housing and Community Development
1603.20 Rainwater diversion valves
Amended to remove reference to IAPMO PS 59 and IAPMO IGC 352 standards to allow use of other available approved diverter valves.

Chapter 17 – Referenced Standards
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development and State Fire Marshal
Updated existing referenced standards to the latest edition and added two new referenced standards:

ANSI/AAMI/ISO 23500-2 – Preparation and Quality Management of Fluids for Haemodialysis and Related Therapies – Part 2: Water Treatment Equipment for Haemodialysis Applications.

ANSI/AAMI/ISO 23500-3 – Preparation and Quality Management of Fluids for Haemodialysis and Related Therapies – Part 3: Water for Haemodialysis and Related Therapies

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CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE – PART 6
Please visit the California Energy Commission’s website for Part 6 updates. energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/building-energy-efficiencystandards/online-resource-center/overview CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE – PART 7
Overview
The new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC), based on the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, was created by relocating chapters, sections and language from several parts of Title 24, including the California Building Code (Chapter 7A), California Residential Code (Section R337) and the California Fire Code (Chapter 49). Additionally, it incorporates other provisions from Title 24 (not relocated), and sections from Title 14 (Natural Resources) and Title 19 (Public Safety) of the California Code of regulations, and sections from the Government Code, the Health and Safety Code, and Public Resources Code.

Section H107, Cross Reference Tool, was added to Appendix H of the CWUIC. It lists each section of the code and identifies the source document and section for each provision.

As part of the effort to consolidate language from the multiple areas of law and regulations, a reasonable amount of “clean-up” was made before codifying the language into the CWUIC. This consisted of clarifying intent, correcting minor errors from previous code cycles, and reorganizing sections to align with model code.

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Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration
This chapter contains administrative provisions. Consistent with other parts of Title 24, it consists of two divisions: Division I details the state agencies’ administrative provisions and Division II contains model code sections with amendments incorporated from the California Building Code (CBC), California Fire Code (CFC), and California Residential Code (CRC). The sections in Division I have been incorporated from the California Building Code (Part 2), the California Fire Code (Part 9) and Title 14.

Chapter 2 – Definitions
Definitions in this chapter are an aggregate collection of terms used in the laws and regulations referenced above.

Chapter 3 – Wildland-Urban Interface Areas
Language in Chapter 3 has been migrated from the California Fire Code and also incorporates provisions from the Public Resources Code and the Government Code to provide the framework for defining and designating wildland-urban interface areas within the state.

Chapter 4 – Wildland-Urban Interface Areas Requirements Chapter 4 provides the access, water supply, and fire protection plan requirements that apply to all occupancies in the wildland-urban interface based on designated fire hazard severity zones. Amendments delete and/or replace model code language where it conflicts with existing California laws and regulations, and incorporate sections from the CFC as well as requirements found in Title 14 and Title 19.

Chapter 5 – Special Building Construction Regulations
Chapter 5 contains regulations that establish minimum standards for the location, design and construction of buildings and structures within designated fire hazard severity zones or WUI areas. Amendments delete and/or replace model code language where it conflicts with existing California laws and regulations, and incorporate provisions from the Health and Safety Code. All of the regulations from Chapter 7A in the CBC and Section R337 in the CRC have been relocated into Chapter 5.

Chapter 6 – Fire Protection Requirements
Chapter 6 contains additional requirements for development and construction in Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) and areas designated as State Responsibility Areas (SRA). Amendments delete and/or replace model code language where it conflicts with existing California laws and regulations, relocate provisions from CFC Chapter 49, and incorporate provisions found in Title 14 and Title 19 for the code user’s

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convenience. The chapter includes requirements for the establishment and maintenance of defensible space and other mitigation strategies to reduce the hazards of fire originating within a structure spreading to wildland, and fire originating in wildland spreading to structures.

Chapter 7 – Referenced Standards
Chapter 7 contains referenced standards of the 2024 IWUIC and is amended to incorporate all relevant standards referenced in various sections of the CWUIC.

Appendix A – General Requirements
Appendix A, while not adopted by SFM, can be enforced by a local jurisdiction when specifically included in its adopting ordinance. This appendix provides fire protection measures supplemental to those found in Chapter 6 to reduce the threat of wildfire in a wildland-urban interface area and improve the capability for controlling such fires.

Appendix B – Vegetation Management Plan
Appendix B, while not adopted by SFM, can be enforced by a local jurisdiction when specifically included in its adopting ordinance. This appendix provides criteria for submitting vegetation management plans, specifying their content, and establishing a criterion for considering vegetation management as a fuel modification.

Appendix C – Community Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Hazard Evaluation Framework
Deleted 2024 IWUIC Appendix C – Fire Hazard Severity Form and replaced it with Appendix C – Community Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Hazard Evaluation Framework that is printed, but not adopted by SFM, in the 2025 CWUIC. This framework is provided for information purposes (not intended for adoption) and can be used as a guideline for firesafe councils and others. This appendix contains the same language as Appendix P of the 2022 CFC (renumbered to Appendix Q in 2025 CFC).

Appendix D – Model Ordinance for Fire Hazard Severity Zone Adoption Deleted 2024 IWUIC Appendix D – Fire Danger Rating System and replaced it with Appendix D – Model Ordinance for Fire Hazard Severity Zone Adoption. This appendix is a sample ordinance for a city, county, city and county, or fire district to use to establish and designate fire hazard severity zones within their jurisdiction.

Appendix E – [Reserved]
Deleted 2024 IWUIC Appendix E – Findings of Fact, and reserved Appendix E for future use.

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Appendix F – Characteristics of Fire Smart Vegetation
Appendix F is informational and provided for the convenience of the code user. It contains a list of the eight characteristics of fire-smart vegetation that can be used effectively within wildland-urban interface areas to reduce the likelihood of fire spread through vegetation.

Appendix G – Voluntary Home Hardening Recommendations
Deleted 2024 IWUIC Appendix G – Self-Defense Mechanism and replaced it with Appendix G – Voluntary Home Hardening Recommendations. Appendix G provides nonmandatory home hardening recommendations for existing structures to protect them from wildfire. It also provides correlation and consistency with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) home hardening guidelines.

Appendix H – Referenced California Documents
Deleted IWUIC Appendix H – Wildland-Urban Interface Code Flowchart and replaced it with Appendix H – Referenced California Documents to provide excerpts of statutes and regulations that are the sources for California amendments in the 2025 CWUIC.

This includes reprinting certain sections from California laws: Civil Code, Government Code, Public Resources Code, Health and Safety Code, and California Code of Regulations Titles 14 and 19.

Appendix I – Board of Appeals
Appendix I, while not adopted by SFM, can be enforced by a local jurisdiction when specifically included in its adopting ordinance or legislation. It provides guidelines for establishing a board of appeals to hear applications for modifications of requirements in the CWUIC.

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE – PART 9
All amendments and additions in this part are proposed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration

1.11.2.4 Request for alternate means of protection
Updated the reference pointer to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 19 due to program changes in the requirements of Risk Management Plans and the handling of hazardous materials under the oversight of CalEPA (AB 148, Stats. 2021). These programs were previously in CCR Title 19, Division 2 (CalOES), but are now located in Title 19, Division 5 (CalEPA), and have been effective as of March 6, 2024.

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1.11.4.4 Fire clearance pre-inspection
Corrected the reference pointer that delegates authority from the State Fire Marshal to the local fire prevention enforcement authority, which is governed by Health and Safety Code Sections 13145 and 13146.
102.13 Wildland-Urban Interface
Added a new section providing reference to the newly adopted California WildlandUrban Interface Code (CWUIC), Part 7 of Title 24. As a result of the creation of the CWUIC, Chapter 49 is deleted from the California Fire Code (CFC). Other changes affect provisions and references in CFC Chapters 2 and 3, and Appendix P, as well as chapters in the California Building Code and California Residential Code (Parts 2 and 2.5 of Title 24).
105.5.14 Energy Storage Systems
Provided exceptions to requirements for an operational permit for stationary and mobile ESS for detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses, other than Group R-4.

Chapter 2 – Definitions
Definitions related to battery types
Amended model code definitions and added several new battery type definitions to correlate with current International Fire Code and NFPA 855 technology requirements. The intent is to increase understanding of the application of code requirements to new technologies with no associated increases in technical requirements.
203 Occupancy classification and use
Occupancy classification definitions have been relocated from Section 202 into new Section 203 in 2024 IFC, so existing 2022 amendments to these definitions have been relocated also.
203.4.2 Group E, child-care facilities
203.7.4.1 Classification as Group E
Amended the exception to Group E child-care facilities and added language with special provisions to include those occupancies providing care for 6-100 children under 36 months of age, allowing them to operate when in compliance with special requirements.

Chapter 3 – General Requirements
320 Battery storage
320.1 General
Replaced existing amendments in 2022 CFC Section 322 with new 2024 IFC Section 320 which has been amended in 2025 CFC to address all battery storage regardless of the battery type. Added Exemption 6 to clarify it is not the intent of this

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section to regulate miscellaneous small consumer-size batteries in equipment (radios, power tools, etc.), or batteries staged or charging as commonly found in maintenance areas, fire stations, contractor shops, etc.

Sections 320.1.1 through 320.1.2
Added new sections to address storage of lithium-ion, lithium metal, and other battery types.
320.4.1.1 Unused or unwanted battery collection
Revised to clarify batteries placed loose into open-top containers is for collection of used or unwanted batteries from the public or a building’s employees (NFPA 855). 320.4.1.2 Waste storage
Added a common practice provision for limited storage (DOT regulations) to require batteries be placed in bags to prevent short-circuiting and space between filled with vermiculite. The quantity is still limited to 15 cf.
320.4.1.3 Miscellaneous storage
Added new section to clarify that other storage configurations are allowed. Provides for storage in original wholesale shipping containers and DOT packaging which has undergone extensive testing for shipping of lithium-ion batteries and cells. 320.4.3 Outdoor storage and subsections
Added requirements for a technical report to evaluate the fire and explosion risks associated with outdoor storage of lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries and to make recommendations for fire and explosion protection.

Revised and updated existing amendments that were relocated and merged with new model code sections to address the following requirements:
• Distance from storage to exposures
• Storage area size limits and separation
• Fire detection
• Containers
• Weather protection
320.5 Other Battery Types General and subsections
Added amendments providing general guidance for safe storage of batteries other than lithium-ion and lithium-metal consistent with updated requirements and standards of care in the industry, including the following:
• Impact protection
• Battery charging and long-term storage practices
• Mechanical exhaust requirements
• Spill control capabilities
• Hazard warning signage and NFPA 704 placarding

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Chapter 9 – Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Existing 2022 California amendments in Chapter 9 are carried forward, repealed, renumbered and updated to align with revised 2024 IFC formatting and language. 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations
Deleted existing amendment Number 6 in the listed locations regarding elevator hoistways, machine rooms, machinery spaces, control spaces and control rooms, and the reference pointer to CBC Section 3005.4.1.
903.4.3 Alarms
Deleted existing amendment regarding visible alarm notification and reference pointer to Section 907.
905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections
Deleted model code language in Item 6 that was an existing amendment that was overlooked in the 2022 CFC (amendment was not carried forward). 907.2.12 Special amusement areas
Repealed and replaced some existing amendments with model code language in Section 907.2.12, and blended existing amendment regarding exit access into new model code language to carry forward existing provisions. Repealed amendments in model code Sections 907.2.12.1 - 907.2.12.3 as these sections do not exist in 2024 IFC. Matched the same modifications made to Section 907.2.12 in the California Building Code, Part 2 of Title 24.
915.4.4 Interconnection
Replaced new model language with existing amendment as 2024 IFC has copied portions of the California amendment, but left out the majority of the information needed for clarity and consistency in implementation and enforcement. 915.6.1 Enclosed parking garages
Added an amendment to coordinate with the existing provision in Section 915.6.1 of Part 2.

Chapter 10 – Means of Egress
1008.3 Illumination required by an emergency electrical system Added amendment to reinstate provisions published in several previous editions of the California Building Code to address previously adopted requirement for egress lighting for I-2 occupancies and align with provisions published in National Fire Protection Association 101 – The Life Safety Code.
1009.4.1 Standby power
1015.2 Where required
Added new amendment to align with the California Building Code.

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Table 1020.2 Corridor fire-resistance rating
Modified existing amendment to repeal line-item for occupancy Group E, and to require one-hour fire resistance rating for corridors with sprinklers in occupancy Group I-4. Aligned with the same section in the California Building Code, Part 2 of Title 24.
1026.6 Two-way communication
Added new amendment specifying that two-way communication systems must be installed in all horizontal exit compartments. An Exception for I-2 and I-3 facilities is provided. Aligned with the same section in Part 2.

Chapter 31 – Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures
3104.2 Flame propagation performance testing and registration 3106.3 Combustible materials
Added amendments to clarify that all fabrics and all interior decorative fabrics or materials shall be flame resistant in accordance with the provisions set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 19 (Public Safety), Division 1, Chapter 8.

Chapter 49 – Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Areas Added a “User Note” to direct code users to the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. This chapter is deleted from the CFC.

Chapter 80 – Referenced Standards
Updated adoption of referenced standards to the newest editions published and available for adoption.

CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE – PART 10
Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
Amended multiple sections to reflect the change in the department name:

Department of Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development.

1.10.6 OSHPD 6
Added new sections for OSHPD 6 to align requirements with statutory change in Health and Safety Code Section 1250.3.
107.1 General
Clarified that only one extension is permitted for temporary uses, equipment and systems.

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Chapter 2 – Definitions
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
Updated applicability of several definitions to include OSHPD 1R, 2, and 5 applications.

Chapter 3 – Provisions for All Compliance Methods
Division of the State Architect
317.3.1
Added [DSA-SS] banner, which was unintentionally omitted in the last edition of Title 24, relative to seismic evaluation and rehabilitation of buildings.

Building Standards Commission and Division of the State Architect Table 317.5
Revised footnotes and seismic performance criteria for Risk Category IV buildings to align with the model code and adopted referenced standard. 318 Definitions
Repealed the definition of REPAIR in coordination with the adoption of the model code definition for the same term contained in Section 202. 319.2 Existing conditions
Amended to coordinate with changes made in the newly adopted 2023 edition of the adopted standard, ASCE 41: Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings. 319.5 Configuration requirements
Relocated existing amendment from Section 319.7.2 to Section 319.5, as the basis for determination of an irregular classification belongs in the primary section addressing irregularities rather than a later section defining the conditions that require the use of Method B.
319.7 Prescriptive selection of the design method with subsections Amended to improve the presentation and clarity of provisions that define conditions requiring the use of Method B and relocated some language to Section 319.5.

Division of the State Architect and Department of Housing and Community Development
306 Accessibility for existing buildings
Removed the content of model code Section 306 as it is not adopted in California and clarified the notes about application of Chapters 11A and 11B.

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Department of Housing and Community Development
301.3 Alteration, addition or change of occupancy
301.3.2 Work area compliance method
Repealed the notes as HCD adopted Chapters 6-11 that address work area compliance method.

State Fire Marshal
308.1 Carbon monoxide detection
Removed model code exceptions to requirements for carbon monoxide detection.

Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
304.3.3 Criteria for Incidental and minor structural alteration, additions, or repairs of pre-1973 code buildings
Added provisions for incidental and minor alteration pursuant to statutory mandate. 312.3.1 Freestanding buildings containing qualifying nonacute care services Added permitting for chemical dependency recovery services pursuant to statutory mandate contained in Health and Safety Code Section 1250.3(f). 312.3.6 Chemical dependency recovery services
Added new section recognizing that chemical dependency recovery services may be provided in a building that has been removed from general acute care pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1250.3(f).

Chapter 3A – [OSHPD1] Provisions for All Compliance Methods Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
302A.3.1 Existing seismic force-resisting systems.

Corrected the reference to point to the California Building Code for seismic coefficients since they are not provided in the California Existing Building Code. 304A.3.4 - 304A.3.4.8 Performance objectives of performance-based methods Clarified the application of ASCE 41-13 and ASCE 41-23 specifying how they apply to various types of buildings.
304A.3.5 - 304A.3.6.9 Modifications to ASCE 41-13
Clarified modifications to ASCE 41-13 for SPC-2 and SPC-4D and added new sections to address modifications to ASCE 41-23.
311A.1.1.1.1 - 311A.1.1.1.3 Means of egress for hospital buildings Corrected code references to point to new building provisions in the California Building Code for bracing requirements of nonstructural components in the path of egress.

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Chapter 4 – Repairs
Building Standards Commission
401.1 Scope
Removed reference to Chapter 12 of 2024 IEBC and referred to the California Historical Building Code (CHBC).
407.1 General
Adopted Section 407.1 and co-adopted existing HCD amendment that refers to California Mechanical Code (Part 4 of Title 24).
408.1 Materials
Adopted Section 408.1 and co-adopted existing HCD amendment that refers to California Plumbing Code (Part 5 of Title 24) and added reference to Division 5.3 of the California Green Building Standards Code (Part 11 of Title 24, known as CALGreen).
408.2 Water closet replacement
Adopted Section 408.2 and co-adopted existing HCD amendments which correct the maximum flow rate for water closets. Deleted the model code exception.

Chapter 4A – Repairs
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
401A.3, 405A.1, 405A.2.1, 405A.2.3, 405A.2.3.1, 405A.2.3.3, 405A.2.4, 405A.2.6 Repealed existing OSHPD amendments to several sections because these provisions are now included in the model code language. 405A.2.3.3 Extent of repair for noncompliant buildings
Lowered limit for seismic load to 75% of new building design earthquake forces for consistency with ASCE 41 requirements.
408A.2 Water closet replacement
Deleted the model code exception for blowout-design water closets.

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Chapter 5 – Prescriptive Compliance Method
Building Standards Commission
502.1 General
Amended Exception #2 to maintain status quo requiring structural elements to comply with the requirements of Sections 317 through 322 for projects within BSC’s authority and listed in Section 1.2 of the CEBC.
507 Historic buildings
Replaced model code provisions for historic buildings with reference to the California Historical Building Code.

Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
502.1 General
Added amendment to remove limitation of structural requirements to Sections 502.2 through 502.3 for applicable OSHPD applications.

State Fire Marshal
502.5, 503.16 and 503.16.1
Replaced Group I-1 with R-2.1 since Group I-1 is not used in California.

Chapter 5A – Prescriptive Compliance Method
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
Several sections in Chapter 5A were renumbered to align with the new format of the 2024 IEBC.
502A.1 General
Deleted model code language to remove limitation of structural requirements to Sections 502.2 through 502.3 for applicable OSHPD applications. 502A.2, 502A.3, 503A.1, 503A.3, 506A.1, 506A.3
Repealed California amendments and adopted model code language. 503A.3.1 Design live load
Deleted because the language duplicated Section 304A.1. 503A.4 Existing structural elements carrying gravity load Revised existing amendments to align with changes in 2024 IEBC. Clarified the amount of reduced seismic forces to be permitted.
503A.13 Voluntary seismic improvements
Replaced with IEBC Section 503.13 and carried forward some previous amendments.

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506A.5 Structural
Replaced existing amendments with IEBC Section 506.5, except Section 506.5.3 Exceptions and Section 506.5.4.
507A Historic Buildings
Deleted IEBC section since there are no OSHPD 1 buildings classified as historic buildings.

Chapters 6 through 11
Building Standards Commission
708.1, 809.1 and 907.1 1104.1 Minimum requirements
Replaced model code energy conservation provisions with reference to the California Energy Code (Part 6 of Title 24).

State Fire Marshal
902.2 and 902.2.1, 1011.5.2, 1101.5
Replaced Group I-1 with R-2.1 since Group I-1 is not used in California. 904.1.8 Supervision and alarms
Deleted this new model code section to eliminate possible conflicts with existing California laws and regulations.

Department of Housing and Community Development
Chapters 6 through 11
HCD adopted Chapters 6-11 that address work area compliance method.

Chapter 16 – Referenced Standards
Building Standards Commission, Division of the State Architect, Department of Housing and Community Development, and Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
ASCE 41 2023 Adopted the 2023 edition of ASCE 41.

Division of the State Architect and Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
ASCE 7 2022 Updated supplements to match reference in the California Building Code (Part 2 of Title 24) and the 2022 edition of ASCE 7.

State Fire Marshal
NFPA 72 2025 Adopted the 2025 edition of NFPA 72.

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CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE – PART 11
Chapter 2 – Definitions
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Residential Long-Term Bicycle Parking
Added to describe secured bicycle parking for more than twelve hours.

Residential Short-Term Bicycle Parking
Added to describe secured bicycle parking for less than twelve hours in unsheltered, open area.

California Energy Commission (CEC)
Energy Design Rating (EDR) and Time Dependent Valuation (TDV) Energy Deleted definitions.

Energy Budget
Revised to remove references to the previously used energy metric—Time Dependent Valuation (TDV)—for measuring energy consumption. New reference to the new energy metric—Long-term System Cost (LSC)—added as specified in Section 10-109 of the California Energy Code (Part 6 of Title 24) and the Alternative Calculation Method (ACM) Reference Manual.

Long-Term System Cost (LSC)
Added to describe California Energy Commission’s projected present value of costs to California’s energy systems over a period of 30 years.

Recovered Energy and Recovered Energy, On-Site
Added to describe the energy used in a building that is recovered from various building functions, equipment and processes; energy that would otherwise be wasted.

Solar Pool Heating System
Added to describe an assembly of components designed to heat water for swimming pools, spas, or swimming pool and spa combinations by solar thermal means, excluding pool recirculation components.

Chapter 4 – Residential Mandatory Measures
Department of Housing and Community Development

4.106.4.2.2 Multifamily dwellings

4.106.4.2.6 Hotels and motels
Removed requirements for hotels and motels from Section 4.106.4.2.2 and created new Section 4.106.4.2.6 Hotels and motels for electric vehicle (EV) charging requirements for those occupancies.

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Revised subsections in these two sections to clarify and address the following compliance requirements:
• Appropriate numbers of Low Power Level 2 and Level 2 EV charging receptacles for dwelling units with assigned and unassigned parking. • Parking facilities served by parking lifts.
• Charging receptacles at assigned parking spaces shall be provided with a dedicated branch circuit connected to the dwelling unit’s electrical panel, when practical.
• Percentages of parking spaces not already provided with low-power Level 2 EV charging receptacles, and common use parking, shall be provided with Level 2 EV chargers at a rate of twenty-five (25) percent of those spaces (an increase from the current ten (10) percent).
• Allowance for the designation of specific EV charger connector types—J1772 or J3400—to provide flexibility to the designer or builder to serve most EV users. • Added mandatory ALMS measures under new subsection number 4.106.4.2.2 (2)(c) as an option to reduce maximum required electrical capacity for the site.

4.106.4.3 Electric vehicle charging for additions and alterations of parking facilities serving existing multifamily buildings, hotels and motels.

Modified existing requirements for EV capable spaces to include a requirement for either a low-power Level 2 EV charging receptacle or a Level 2 EV charger.

Removed the EV capable spaces percentage requirements, and added that each parking space being added or altered will be required to be equipped with a Low Power Level 2 EV charging receptacle or a Level 2 EV charger.

Added an exception for the installation of Level 1 EV charging receptacles during alterations and additions to existing parking facilities serving multifamily buildings, hotels, and motels.

Removed Notes 1 and 2 as they are no longer relevant to this section.

4.106.4.4 Bicycle parking
Made previously voluntary measures mandatory for newly constructed multifamily buildings, hotels, and motels. Amended to clarify the type of long-term bicycle parking enclosures and anchoring required for hotels and motels.

4.303.1.4.5 Pre-rinse spray valves
Replaced references to and reprints from California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Appliance Efficiency Regulations with reference to the California Plumbing Code (Part 5 of Title 24), Section 420.3. Coordinated with the Building Standards Commission (BSC), California Energy Commission (CEC), and the Division of the State Architect (DSA) with no intended change in regulatory effect.

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Chapter 5 – Nonresidential Mandatory Measures
Building Standards Commission
Section 5.106.4.1.1 Short-term bicycle parking
Amended to provide a new compliance method based on the number of anticipated “peak daily visitors” instead of the number of vehicle parking spaces used by customers. Removed the exception for additions or alterations that add nine or fewer visitor vehicular parking spaces.

Section 5.106.4.1.2 Long-term bicycle parking (general) Relocated bicycle parking requirements from Section 5.106.4.1.5 into main paragraph using existing code section.

Section 5.106.4.1.2.1 Long-term bicycle parking (for new buldings) and Section 5.106.4.1.2.2 Long-term bicycle parking (for additions or alterations) and Section 5.106.4.1.2.3 Long-term bicycle parking (for shell buildings) Added and amended long-term bicycle parking requirements to provide a new compliance method based on the number of “tenant-occupants” instead of the number of vehicle parking spaces used by workers and increased percentage from five (5) percent to ten (10) percent.

5.106.5.3 Electric vehicle (EV) charging (exceptions)
Amended existing Exception #2 for parking spaces accessible only by automated mechanical car parking systems to align with HCD requirements for residential occupancies.

Table 5.106.5.3.1 Electric vehicle (EV) charging
Amended by adding a title and creating separate columns for “Other than Office and Retail” and “Office and Retail.” Increased number of required Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Amended table Footnote #2.

5.106.5.3.2.1 Receptacle configurations
Added to allow use of NEMA receptacle configuration types.

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5.106.5.3.2.2 EV charger connectors
Added to specify that EV chargers shall be equipped with SAE J1772 with a maximum output 240 Volts AC or SAE J3400 connectors.

5.106.5.3.2.4.1 Raceway capacity requirements
Added to allow for future upgrades to the electrical conductors serving Low Power Level 2 charging receptacles 208/240-volt 20-ampere to a dedicated 208/240-volt 40-ampere branch circuit.

Table 5.106.5.3.6 EVCS–Power allocation method
Amended by adding a title and creating separate columns for “Other than Office and Retail” and “Office and Retail.”
Amended Footnote #3 to specify that the maximum allowed kVA to be utilized for EV capable spaces is 50 percent (reduced from 75 percent).

Added new Footnote #5 to set the maximum kVA power allowed in column 4 for EV capable spaces to 25 percent. This change leaves 75 percent of the available kVA required to be used for EVCS which may increase the number of EVCS.

5.106.5.6 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)–Power allocation method Added new subsections with similar amendments found in Section 5.106.5.3.2 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS):

Section 5.106.5.3.6.1 Receptacle Configurations
Section 5.106.5.3.6.2 EV Charger Connectors
Section 5.106.5.3.6.3 Raceway Capacity Requirements

5.106.5.4.2 Existing buildings or parking areas with previously installed EV capable infrastructure
Amended to promote more installed chargers by requiring that all existing EV capable spaces, panel capacity and conduit at a site must be built out before any new EV capable spaces are added.

Section 5.506.4 Carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring in classrooms Added requirements for carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring in newly constructed projects and qualifying additions and alterations for University of California, California State University, and private school classrooms, lecture and postsecondary classrooms.

Building Standards Commission and
Division of the State Architect – Structural Safety
Section 5.303.3.4.6 Pre-rinse spray valve
Replaced references to and reprints from California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Appliance Efficiency Regulations with reference to the California Plumbing Code (Part 5 of Title 24), Section 420.3. Added “Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves” to clarify application.

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Division of the State Architect – Structural Safety

5.506.3 Carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring in classrooms
Amended description of classrooms that shall be equipped with a carbon dioxide monitor or sensor to include “other similar rooms that are used for group instruction.” Chapter A4 – Residential Voluntary Measures
Department of Housing and Community Development
A4.106.8.2.1 Multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels
• Increased numbers of Low Power Level 2 EV and Level 2 EV charging receptacles for dwelling units with assigned and unassigned parking relative to the mandatory requirements.
• Increased EV-ready parking spaces with Low Power Level 2 EV receptacles from fifty (50) percent to sixty (60) percent.
• Specified raceway capacity requirements for future upgrades to electrical conductors.
• Clarified exceptions regarding EV charging in parking facilities served by parking lifts.
• Increased compliance requirements and percentages for EV-ready parking spaces with EV chargers from fifteen (15) percent to forty (40) percent of the total number of parking spaces.
• Clarified that, when practical, EV charging receptacles at assigned parking spaces shall be provided with a dedicated branch circuit connected to the dwelling unit’s electrical panel.
• Amended requirements for multifamily parking facilities with unassigned or common use parking spaces shall be provided with Level 2 EV chargers at a rate of forty (40) percent, an increase from current fifteen (15) percent. • Deleted Tier 2 options for EV Ready and EV charging receptacles in multifamily parking facilities.
• Deleted Tier 2 options for EV chargers for projects with 20 or more dwelling units, sleeping units or guest rooms.

A4.106.9 Bicycle parking
Deleted, relocated to Chapter 4, and amended.

California Energy Commission
Section A4.203 Performance approach for newly constructed buildings Repealed various existing voluntary code sections and provisions to renumber, reformat, modify, and adopt new sections addressing newly defined terms regarding energy efficiency, climate zone compliance margins, as well as lighting efficiency consultation requirements for local electric service providers.

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Section A4.204 Requirements for alterations to existing buildings Added voluntary provisions regarding mechanical ventilation systems and solar heating systems for altered pool and spa heating in existing multifamily facilities.

Chapter A5 – Nonresidential Voluntary Measures
Building Standards Commission
Table A5.106.5.3.1 Tier 1 EV capable spaces and EVCS
Table A5.106.5.3.3 Tier 2 EV capable spaces and EVCS
Amended by adding a title and creating separate columns for “Other than Office and Retail” and “Office and Retail.”
Amended Footnote #2 to clarify that each EVCS shall reduce the number of required EV capable spaces by the same number.

Table A5.106.5.3.2 Tier 1 EVCS–Power allocation method
Table A5.106.5.3.4 Tier 2 EVCS–Power allocation method
Amended by adding a title and creating separate columns for “Other than Office and Retail” and “Office and Retail.” Amended Footnote # 3 and added Footnote #5.

California Energy Commission
Section A5.203 Performance approach
Repealed various existing voluntary code sections and provisions to renumber, reformat, modify, and adopt new sections addressing newly defined terms regarding energy efficiency, climate zone compliance margins, as well as lighting efficiency consultation requirements for local electric service providers.

Section A5.204 Requirements for alterations to existing buildings Added to address provisions regarding mechanical ventilation systems, and solar heating systems for altered pool and spa heating in existing nonresidential facilities.

Section A5.211 Reserved
The requirements of A5.211 “Renewable Energy” no longer apply to voluntary measures addressing reliable reductions in wasteful, uneconomic, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy as directed by California Public Resources Code Sections 25213 and 25402 due to issues with implementation and enforcement.

Section A5.213 Energy efficient framing
Changed the section title from “Energy Efficient Steel Framing” to “Energy Efficient Framing.”

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ITEM NO. 5

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
FOR OCTOBER 6, 2025
Prepared By: Jaylen French, City Manager
Date: September 26, 2025
Subject: Introduce and Discuss the City’s Recreation Program Fees Recommendation:

Introduce and discuss the City’s Recreation Program fees, and consider any next steps.

Background and Discussion:

Over the last two years, City staff has worked to make improvements to the Recreation Program.

Improvements continue to be made, and there is more to refine and improve. Improvements efforts have largely been based on input from the program users and broader community. Recent input seems to reflect that the community desires additional investment in the program, not the continuation of a low-cost, low amenity program.

The recreation fees were last updated in 2018, at which time they were increased by $5. Meaning, for example Tot Soccer went from $35 to $40, etc. Of note, the baseball/softball fees in 2025 were increased to cover the projected costs and associated program improvements of and by an approved contract with a baseball consultant. For the 2026 season, the City will re-evaluate this rate since the consultant is not providing the service in 2026.

For comparison, the City’s current soccer rate compared to other local programs.

Soccer Rates
DIVISION MYSA OSC RYSL Escalon
Modesto Oakdale Riverbank
Tiny Tots/U6 $189/219 $110 $100 $40/45
U8 $189/219 $130 $100 $76
U10 $199/229 $130 $100 $76
U12 $199/229 $140 $100 $76
U14 $199/229 $140 $100 $76
Baseball/Softball Rates
DIVISION Bel Passi COR OBSA RYSBA Escalon
Modesto Ripon Oakdale Riverbank
TBall $185 + Fundraising $125 $145 $150 $55
5/6 $205 + Fundraising $125 $145 $150 $55
7/8 $235 + Fundraising $125 $165 $160 $65
9/10 $235 + Fundraising $125 $185 $170 $80
11/12+ $235 + Fundraising $125 $195 $180 $80

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Flag Football Rates
DIVISION Next Level TSP COR Escalon
Modesto Turlock Ripon
U6 $275 $149 $125 $65
U8 $275 $149 $125 $65
U10 $275 $149 $125 $65
U12 $275 $149 $125 $65
U14 $275 $149 $125 $65
Basketball Rates
DIVISION Next Level Slam N Jam COR MYBL Escalon
Modesto Modesto Ripon Modesto
U6 $255 $275 $125 $90 $65
U8 $255 $275 $125 $100 $65
U10 $255 $275 $125 $100 $65
U12 $255 $275 $125 $100 $65
U14 $255 $275 $125 $100 $65
Monthly reports of the City’s 2024-2025 budget indicate that recreation related costs exceeded revenues generated from the recreation program by over $200,000, which means that the City is subsidizing the program.

The intent of this item is to share the cost and budget implications of the recreation program and current fees with the City Council and to provide information to allow for discussion on the whole of the matter.

On September 3, 2025, the Escalon Recreation Commission discussed the City’s current sport program fees.

While there was recognition that the fees had not been increased for some time, that the fees are lower than surrounding areas, and that the City subsidizes the program, the Commission broadly desired to identify other ways to bring revenue into the program in order to keep fees low.

Further, on September 15, 2025, Councilmember Engle, during the regularly scheduled Escalon City Council meeting, sought to bring the Recreation Program fees before the City Council for consideration. Therefore, this item is a continuation of the discussion at the Escalon Recreation Commission meeting and executing direction from the Council to discuss and consider the youth sport program fees.

Attachments

1. Cost vs. Expenditure Analysis (for each sport)

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2024/2025 Recreation Department
Sport Program Cost Overview
2024 Soccer 2024 Flag Football
Category Amount Category Amount
Supplemental Equipment $ (909.61) Coaching Supplies $ (31.01) Field Maintenance $ (1,351.84) Supplemental Equipment $ (269.80) Professional Refs/Umps & HS Refs (40,192.00) $ Field Maintenance $ (1,136.75) Uniforms (Player and Coach) $ (17,255.71) Misc- Office Supplies $ (3.87) Refunds $ (303.00) Professional Refs/Umps $ (18,550.00) Indirect Costs $ (82,956.00) Uniforms (Players Only) $ (11,078.63) Total Expenses $ (142,968.16) Indirect Costs $ (28,259.00) Registrations $ 57,633.00 Total Expenses $ (59,329.06)
Sponsors $ 8,214.50 Registrations $ 23,302.00
Total Revenues $ 65,847.50 Sponsors $-
Net Total $ (77,120.66) Total Revenues $ 23,302.00
Per Player Cost (x 886) $ (161.36) Net Total $ (36,027.06) Per Player Cost (341 players) $ (173.99)
2025 Basketball 2025 Baseball/Softball
Category Amount Category Amount
Supplemental Equipment $ (1,042.79) All Stars $ (3,771.86) Facility Rental Fees $ (2,852.50) Consultant $ (8,000.00) Indirect Costs $ (14,000.00) Supplemental Equipment $ (2,007.36) Professional Refs/Umps & HS Refs (8,922.27) $ Field Maintenance $ (4,727.79) Uniforms (Players Only) $ (12,205.04) Fundraising Expenses $ (2,242.29) Total Expenses $ (43,522.60) Professional Refs/Umps $ (10,095.00) Registrations $ 23,731.00 Uniforms (Player and Coach) $ (19,281.64) Sponsors $- Indirect Costs $ (45,515.00)
Total Revenues $ 23,731.00 Total Expenses $ (95,640.94) Net Total $ (19,791.60) Registrations $ 52,782.38
Per Player Cost (x 440) $ (98.92) Sponsors $ 5,580.83
Total Revenues $ 58,363.21
Net Total $ (37,277.73)
Per Player Cost (x 467) $ (204.80)
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ITEM NO. 6

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
FOR OCTOBER 6, 2025
Prepared By: Frank Splendorio, City Attorney
Date: September 17, 2025
Subject: Agenda Item Request to Consider Adopting a Resolution Opposing California’s Proposition 50, the Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment
Recommendation:

Consider Agenda Item Request from Councilmember Kay and Mayor Hagan to consider adopting a resolution opposing California Proposition 50, the Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment.

Strategic Plan Priority:

This item is not directly applicable to a Strategic Priority of the adopted Escalon 2025-2026 Strategic Plan.

Background Information and Discussion:

Councilmember Kay, supported by Mayor Hagan, has completed the Agenda Item Request Form to agendize an item for the City Council’s consideration. Attached for reference.

Proposition 50 would authorize temporary changes to changes to California’s Congressional District maps in response to redistricting measures taken by the State of Texas in August, 2025.

The City Council is considering passing a Resolution that would express the Council’s opposition against Proposition 50. As more fully explained below, Proposition 50, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom as the so-called "Election Rigging Response Act," would authorize temporary changes to California’s Congressional District maps, which Governor Newsom has stated is in direct response to redistricting measures taken by the State of Texas in August, 2025.

Proposition 50 requires voter approval through a November 2025 special election, because it would temporarily suspend parts of the California Constitution that currently govern redistricting. The California Legislature possesses no legislative power to override the California Constitution.

The Proposed Resolution would be a formal statement reflecting the City Council’s opposition to the Governor and other statewide representatives.

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Background
As a touchstone of American representative democracy, each state of the United States is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives based on its population: the larger the state, the more members it sends to the House. To accomplish this, most states are divided up into Congressional Districts, with each District voting to choose their own Representative to the House.

The average size of a Congressional District is about 760,000 people.

California currently sends 52 Representatives to the House who represent 52 Congressional Districts within the state.

Redistricting is necessary because population levels naturally fluctuate between different states and between different locales within a state. Redistricting is intended to even out the size of Congressional Districts so they have roughly the same population size, to try to ensure every vote counts equally when sending a Representative to the House.

The process of redistricting is governed by the Federal Constitution (as interpreted by the Supreme Court), federal law, and state law. Every 10 years, the U.S. Census gathers data on where the U.S. population lives. States are required by the Constitution to engage in redistricting following the census. (U.S. Const., art 1, § 2). Redistricting can also be ordered by the courts.

The process of redistricting can have political effects, depending on how the Districts are drawn. It is often the case that voters who tend to support one political party more than others live in the same geographical areas, neighborhood, or census tracts. The redistricting process thus can become a very partisan opportunity for one party to try to leverage the design of the Congressional Districts in a way that can empower its blocs of voters by concentrating them together in one District where they can sway the election result for that District.

The process of drawing Districts in order to disempower certain kinds of voters is known as gerrymandering.1 Virtually all states have laws limiting or proscribing gerrymandering. California’s Constitution (art XXI, § 2, subd. (d)(4)) states that while redistricting should try to keep “communities of interest” in-tact, redistricting should not reflect voters’ “relationships with political parties, incumbents, or political candidates.”
Redistricting in California
In California, voters passed Propositions in 2008 and 2010 that placed the power to redistrict California’s Congressional map in the hands of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CCRC), which by design is intended to be an independent and bipartisan body. The creation of the CCRC involved an amendment to California’s Constitution. (Cal. Const., art. XXI) Its members are private citizens. Republicans, Democrats and Independents sit on the CCRC in equal numbers. The most recent edition of California’s District map was issued by the CCRC in 2021 following the 2020 census.
1 While federal law prohibits the use of race to gerrymander Districts, the Supreme Court recently observed in its decision Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, 602 U.S. _ (2024), “as far as the Federal Constitution is concerned, a legislature may pursue partisan ends when it engages in redistricting.” The Supreme Court’s statement simply reflects its view of the Federal Constitution, however.

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Several other states also use independent commissions to draw their Congressional maps, but many states (including Texas) follow a system whereby members of the state Legislature develop the maps.

As noted above, by law, the CCRC must abide by restrictions when engaging in redistricting, such as respecting the “geographic integrity of any city, county, … local neighborhood or local community of interest” where possible. (Cal. Const. Art., XXI, § 2, subd. (d)(4).) Before the CCRC was created, California’s state Legislature itself had the responsibility of redistricting in California.

Texas Redistricting Plan
In August, 2025 the Texas Legislature met in special session and passed a redistricting map that amended the maps it adopted after the 2020 census. Texas redrew several Districts that are currently held by Democrats. Texas’s maps are currently under legal challenge in federal court. It should be noted that under Texas law, unlike current California law, the Texas Legislature does possess the power to develop and draw the maps.

While California was the first state to respond with a redistricting proposal as a political rejoinder to Texas, several other states (both Republican- and Democrat-led) have begun the redistricting process, or have signaled that they plan to undertake redistricting, before the 2026 midterms.

Proposition 50: Governor Gavin Newsom’s Response to Texas’s Redistricting Plan Proposition 50 would suspend the authority of the independent CCRC for three upcoming election cycles until 2030. Until 2030, the power to redistrict would return to the state Legislature.

Proposition 50 will be decided by voters during a special election on November 4, 2025.

If Proposition 50 passes, a new California Congressional District map would be adopted for the 2026 election that differs from the map adopted by the CCRC following the 2020 census This new map is available for voters to review. It retains the state’s 52 Districts, but with re-drawn boundaries that advantage Democrats. The goal of the new map is to advantage Democrats by 5 House seats, offsetting Texas’s own redistricting efforts, which are expected to yield 5 House seats to Republicans.

California’s 9th District, where the City of Escalon is located, is one of the Districts that would be redrawn if voters approve Proposition 50. Currently, the 9th District encompasses almost all of San Joaquin County and parts of Contra Costa and Sacramento Counties. The proposed map would alter the 9th District’s borders, placing the City of Escalon into the 5 th Congressional District—which
covers a large geographical area stretching east to the state boarder. Under the Proposition 50 map, Escalon would no longer be in a District with neighboring cities such as Ripon, Manteca, and Tracy.

Arguments For and Against Proposition 50
Opponents of Proposition 50 argue that the CCRC, an independent body approved by voters more than a decade ago, should remain in charge of the redistricting process. They point to the extensive public input that the CCRC receives when it redistricts and the public’s confidence in the CCRC process as being necessary for election integrity.

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Opponents also point out that California has never redistricted outside the 10-year census cycle, and, moreover, that a dangerous precedent of tit-for-tat partisan gerrymandering will be set in the state.

These critics have also opposed Proposition 50 due to the cost and other burdens of a special election on California’s counties.

Turning to local impacts, opponents also highlight that Proposition 50 would fragment the territory of San Joaquin County into as many as five Congressional Districts (currently, the County spans two Districts but is largely within the 9th District). Such opponents point out that San Joaquin County’s communities have a shared character and common concerns, and as such they are a “community of interest” which should be maintained under the current redistricting laws. Such opponents believe that the County’s residents should therefore continue to vote together for a federal Representative.

Opponents also argue that, as a practical matter, the fragmentation of San Joaquin County will make it more difficult for the County to have influence at the federal level if County leaders have to seek out multiple Representatives to hear proposals and concerns. The City Council of Lodi recently expressed this concern in a Resolution opposing Proposition 50, as Lodi would be divided between three Districts under Proposition 50. A similar resolution in opposition to Proposition 50 before the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors was narrowly defeated. Further afield, the Boards of Fresno and Kern Counties have also opposed Proposition 50.

Supporters of Proposition 50 argue that the redistricting plan is a necessary, and temporary, response to Texas’s redistricting efforts. They argue that Texas’s efforts began the cycle of partisanship and California’s map would only go into effect if Texas’s does. Supporters also point to the fact that California’s map has been carefully drawn to only offset Texas’s expected 5-seat Republican gain, and as such it would merely maintain the political status quo in the House.

Supporters of Proposition 50 also argue that because Proposition 50 must be voter-approved, if Proposition 50 passes, it would reflect the will of the people of California and express their condemnation of Texas’s partisan redistricting effort. They add that while the CCRC was approved democratically by the voters of the state, Proposition 50 is on the same footing as it must also be approved democratically by the voters of the state. Supporters further argue that while the CCRC process is a sound and desirable one, Proposition 50 would only temporarily suspend it, reinstating the CCRC and its governing laws after 2030.

Conclusion
As requested, the attached Resolution is drafted to express the City Council’s opposition to Proposition 50. Council may adopt the attached Resolution in opposition to Proposition 50 as presented, or it may make any modification to the attached Resolution as it sees fit.

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Attachments:

1. Agenda Item & Request Form

2. Resolution XX-25

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ATTACHMENT 2
Resolution xx-25

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RESOLUTION NO. XX-25

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCALON OPPOSING

PARTISAN REDISTRICTING AND CALLING FOR FAIR REPRESENTATION FOR THE

CITY OF ESCALON AND SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
WHEREAS, California’s voters in 2008 and 2010 approved Propositions placing the power to draw California’s Congressional map in the hands of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CCRC), which by design is an independent and bipartisan body, and WHEREAS, by law, during redistricting, the CCRC must respect the geographic integrity of cities, counties, and communities that share common social and economic interests, and by law it may not consider political parties, incumbents or political candidates in the redistricting process, and
WHEREAS, the CCRC duly issued an updated Congressional District map in 2021 following the 2020 U.S. Census after a process of careful deliberation and extensive public input; and
WHEREAS, the City of Escalon (“City”) is currently situated within California’s 9th Congressional District along with most of San Joaquin County, and WHEREAS, on August 21, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom responded to redistricting conducted by the State of Texas by signing the so-called “Election Rigging Response Act,” which would put Proposition 50 before California’s voters in a November 4, 2025, special election, and WHEREAS, Proposition 50 would temporarily suspend the CCRC and return the power to draw California’s Congressional map to the State Legislature, and WHEREAS, the Legislature has put forward a new, temporary Congressional map that would substantially redraw certain Congressional Districts in a manner designed to give the Democratic Party five additional seats in the House of Representatives in what it states is an in-kind response to Texas’ redistricting, which would advantage the Republican Party by five House seats, and
WHEREAS, voters will be asked to approve the temporary suspension of the CCRC and the Legislature’s temporary Congressional District map during the November 4, 2025, special election, and
WHEREAS, partisan gerrymandering and the suspension of the CCRC’s independent and nonpartisan redistricting process would undermine public confidence in democratic institutions and invite future partisan gerrymandering efforts in the State, and WHEREAS, the Proposition 50 Congressional District map would fragment San Joaquin County into as many as five different Congressional Districts, making it vastly more difficult for the County to advocate for its residents at a federal level, and

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WHEREAS, the Proposition 50 Congressional District map would detach the City from the 9 th District, placing into a large and unfamiliar rural district with which it does not share common social and economic interests, thereby undermining the City’s ability to have influence at the federal level, and
WHEREAS, undermining the City and County’s representation at the federal level will impact the funding and services received by the City, adversely affecting the quality of life enjoyed by the City’s residents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escalon as follows:

Section 1: Opposition to Proposition 50. The City Council opposes the temporary suspension of the CCRC and its governing laws, which have ensured public confidence, transparency, citizen input, and nonpartisanship in the process of Congressional redistricting in California. The City Council calls for the restoration of the CCRC and its most recent Congressional District Map to restore integrity to California’s elections.

Section 2: Opposition to the redrawing of the 9th Congressional District and its resulting impacts on the City of Escalon and the County of San Joaquin. The City opposes the Legislature’s Congressional map, which would detach the City from the 9th Congressional District and fragment the territory of San Joaquin County into as many as five different Districts, which will vastly undermine the City and County’s ability to advocate for residents at the federal level.

Section 3: Distribution. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit copies of this resolution to:
• Governor Gavin Newsom
• Senator Jerry McNearney (5th Senate District)
• Assemblymember Heath Flora (9th Assembly District)
• Representative Josh Harder (9th Congressional District) Section 4: Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6
th day of October 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

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______________________________
Andrew Hagan, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Michele Bates, Deputy City Clerk

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ITEM NO. 7

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
FOR OCTOBER 6, 2025
Prepared By: Michele Bates, Deputy City Clerk
Date: September 29, 2025
Subject: Agenda Item Request to Consider New and Additional Equipment for the Escalon Police Department
Recommendation:

Consider Agenda Item Request from Mayor Hagan and Councilmember Engle to consider new and additional equipment for the Escalon Police Department.

Strategic Plan Priority:

This item is not directly applicable to a Strategic Priority of the adopted Escalon 2025-2026 Strategic Plan.

Background Information:

Mayor Hagan supported by Councilmember Engle, has completed the Agenda Item Request Form to agendize an item for the City Council’s consideration. Attached for reference.

The item is for the Escalon City Council to consider purchasing new and additional equipment for the Escalon Police Department, including new rifles, sights and upgraded body armor kits.

Fiscal Impact:

If approved, the purchase of equipment would cost approximately $7,000 (body armor), $12,000 (rifles and sights) and $19,000 for both. The funds would come from the City’s General Fund to support police activity.

Attachments:

1. Agenda Item & Request Form

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ITEM NO. 8

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
FOR OCTOBER 6, 2025
Prepared By: Diana Trejo, Assistant Planner
Date: September 16, 2025
Subject: Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with MCR Engineering, Inc., to Provide Contract City Engineering Services (Initial Two-Year Term with Optional Three-Year Extension) Not to Exceed $530,000.00 from the General Fund.

RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with MCR Engineering, Inc., to provide Contract City Engineering Services for an initial term of two (2) years with the option to extend the agreement for an additional three (3) year period, at the City’s discretion, with a full contract term not to exceed $530,000.00 from the General Fund.

BACKGROUND:

The City currently contracts all City Engineering services, which includes:
• Coordination, plan check and construction inspection of all public improvement and private development projects;
• Planning, engineering, and design services for capital improvement projects (CIPs); • Review of subdivision maps, parcel maps, lot line adjustments and all property description changes;
• Technical review of environmental documentation and associated development proposals;
• Development and implementation of master plans for water, sewer, storm drainage, streets and traffic circulation systems, ensuring compliance with City, County, and State standards.

The City has contracted for all City Engineering services since 2014. For over a decade, Ardurra (formerly Giuliani & Kull) served in this capacity. In early 2024, City staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to ensure competitive pricing and qualifications for these services. Two proposals were received and reviewed by staff. Based on qualifications, service familiarity, and cost, the City Council authorized a PSA with Ardurra on April 1, 2024, for a five-year term, expiring April 30, 2029, with an option for a three-year extension.

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Since that time, Ardurra has continued to serve as the City’s contract engineer. However, during 2025, the firm experienced significant staffing changes that affected service continuity. To ensure the City maintains high-quality engineering support, staff issued a new RFP in July 2025.

DISCUSSION
This competitive process resulted in the submission of four (4) proposals. Following staff review, interviews, and evaluation of overall qualifications and cost, MCR Engineering, Inc., was determined to be the most qualified firm. MCR currently serves as the contract City Engineer for the cities of Hughson, Oakdale, Waterford and Riverbank and demonstrates a strong familiarity with Escalon and Escalon’s values, has broad municipal engineering experience, and issued a competitive fee schedule.

The proposed PSA establishes an initial two-year term, beginning upon Council approval, and extending through October 7, 2027. While City staff is confident in MCR’s ability to provide high-quality engineering services and build upon the City’s ongoing efforts, the agreement also preserves flexibility by allowing the City to evaluate performance during the initial term, with the option for a three-year extension at the City Manager’s discretion and subject to satisfactory performance.

The scope of services will allow MCR to function as the City’s contract engineering department, ensuring consistency, technical expertise, and timely project delivery. The firm’s knowledge of City standards and prior municipal work positions them to efficiently serve the City’s needs.

The hourly rate and fee schedule are provided in the attached draft PSA.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Escalon Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget includes $106,000.00 from the General Fund for City Engineering services. This allocation represents only the City-funded portion of costs. Additional expenses associated with development review and infrastructure projects are offset through:
• Private development application fees;
• State and federal grant funding; and
• Other transportation and infrastructure funding sources available to the City.

While the City collects development fees to offset a portion of costs, the fees do not fully cover all expenses. As a result, the City continues to subsidize a portion of these services to ensure timely and professional delivery of engineering support.

Exhibits:

1. Draft Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with MCR Engineering, Inc.

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EXHIBIT 1

CITY OF ESCALON

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

CONTRACT CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES

1. PARTIES AND DATE
This Agreement is made and entered into this 7th day of October, 2025 by and between the City of Escalon, a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, California 95320, County of San Joaquin, State of California (hereinafter referred to as “City”), and MCR Engineering, Inc., a corporation with its principal place of business at 1242 Dupont Court, Manteca, CA 95336 (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

2. RECITALS.

2.1 City. City is a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California, with the power to contract for services necessary to achieve its purpose.

2.2 Consultant. Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Consultant warrants that it is experienced in providing professional Contract City Engineering Services to public clients, that it and its employees or subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the services in the State of California, and that it is familiar with the plans of City. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.

2.3 Project. City desires to retain Consultant to render such services for professional Contract City Engineering Services (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.

3. TERMS.

3.1 Employment of Consultant.

3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional services necessary for the Project consistent with the provisions of this Agreement (“Services”).

The Services are more particularly described throughout this Agreement, including Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, any exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules

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and regulations. All Services performed by Consultant shall be subject to the sole and discretionary approval of the City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

3.1.2 Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall be from October 7, 2025 to October 7, 2027, with the option for one three-year extension, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines.

The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Services.

3.2 Compensation.

3.2.1 Compensation. Subject to paragraph 3.2.2 below, the City shall pay for such Services in accordance with the payment schedule set forth in Exhibit “B.”

3.2.2 Payment of Compensation. In no event shall the total amount paid for Services rendered by Consultant under this Agreement from the City’s General Fund exceed the sum of One-Hundred and Six Thousand Dollars ($106,000.00) per year or Five-Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars ($530,000.00) for the full Contract Duration (“Total Compensation”). This amount is to cover all printing and related costs, and the City will not pay any additional fees for printing expenses. Periodic payments shall be made within 30 days of receipt of an invoice, which includes a detailed description of the work performed.

3.2.3 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 16000 et seq. (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects. Since the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and since the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with and to require its subconsultants to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant’s principal place of business and at the Project site.

Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure of the Consultant or its subconsultants to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subconsultants to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages, employment of apprentices, hours of labor and debarment of contractors and subcontractors.

Effective March 1, 2015, since the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants performing such Services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of any project and require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. These projects may also be subject to compliance

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monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements.

3.3 Additional Work.

If changes in the work seem merited by Consultant or the City, and informal consultations with the other party indicate that a change is warranted, it shall be processed in the following manner: a letter outlining the changes shall be forwarded to the City by Consultant with a statement of estimated changes in fee or time schedule. An amendment to this Agreement shall be prepared by the City and executed by both Parties before performance of such Services, or the City will not be required to pay for the changes in the scope of work. Such amendment shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions of this Agreement.

3.4 Period of Performance.

Consultant shall perform and complete all Services under this Agreement within the term set forth in section 3.1.2 above (“Term”). Consultant shall perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion schedule or Project milestones described in Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or which may be provided separately in writing to the Consultant. Consultant agrees that if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant to any such completion schedule or Project milestones developed pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.

3.5 Delays in Performance.

3.5.1 Excusable Delays. Any delays in Consultant’s work caused by the following shall be added to the time for completion of any obligations of Consultant: (1) the actions of City or its employees; (2) the actions of those in direct contractual relationship with City; (3) the actions of any governmental agency having jurisdiction over the Project; (4) the actions of any parties not within the reasonable control of the Consultant; and (5) any act of God or other unforeseen occurrence not due to any fault or negligence on the part of Contractor. Neither the City nor the Consultant shall be liable for damages, liquidated or otherwise, to the other on account of such delays.

3.5.2 Request for Excusable Delay Credit. The Consultant shall, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the beginning of any excusable delay, notify the City in writing of the causes of delay (unless City grants in writing a further period of time to file such notice prior to the date of final payment under the Agreement). City will then ascertain the facts and the extent of the delay, and grant an extension of time for completing the Services when, in its sole judgment, the findings of fact justify such an extension. The City’s findings of fact thereon shall be final and conclusive on the parties.

Extensions of time shall apply only to that portion of the Services affected by the delay and shall not apply to other portions of the Services not so affected. The sole remedy of Consultant for extensions of time shall be an extension of the performance time at no cost to the City. If Additional Services are required as a result of an excusable delay, the parties shall mutually agree thereto pursuant to the Additional Services provision of this

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Agreement. Should Consultant make an application for an extension of time, Consultant shall submit evidence that the insurance policies required by this Agreement remain in effect during the requested additional period of time.

3.6 City’s Representative.

The City hereby designates Jaylen French, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her designee.

3.7 Consultant’s Representative.

Consultant hereby designates Marshall Swift, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“Consultant’s Representative”).

Consultant’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.

3.8 Maintenance of Records.

Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of five (5) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.

3.9 Independent Contractor.

City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and Consultant is not an employee of City. Consultant is not an employee for state tax, federal tax or any other purpose and is not entitled to the rights or benefits afforded to City’s employees. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.

3.10 Coordination of Services.

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Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.

3.11 Laws and Regulations.

3.11.1 Knowledge and Compliance. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Services or the Project, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required of the Consultant by law. Consultant shall be liable, pursuant to the standard of care and indemnification provisions of this Agreement, for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with its Services. If the Consultant performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations, Consultant shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.

3.11.2 Permits. If required, Consultant shall assist the City, as requested, in obtaining and maintaining all permits required of Consultant by federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

3.11.3 Clean Up. If applicable, Consultant is responsible for all costs of clean up and/ or removal of hazardous and toxic substances spilled as a result of his or her Services or operations performed under this Agreement.

3.12 Standard of Care.

3.12.1 Standard of Care. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals qualified to perform the Services in the same discipline in the State of California, and shall be responsible to City for damages sustained by the City and delays to Services as specified in the indemnification provision of this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, Consultant shall be fully responsible to the City for any increased costs incurred by the City as a result of any such delays in the Services. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants and represents that all of its employees, subcontractors and other consultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Consultant represents that it, its employees, subcontractors and other consultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services assigned to or rendered by them and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein.

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3.12.2 Performance of Employees. Any employee or subcontractor of Consultant who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Services, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee or consultant who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from any and all Services by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services.

3.13 Assignment and Subconsultants.

Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Consultant from employing independent associates and subconsultants as Consultant may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of Services hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant may freely and without consent assign this Agreement to an affiliate or to an acquirer of all or part of Consultant’s business or assets provided that such assignment shall only be effective upon no less than thirty (30) days prior notice to City and only in the event that such assignment does not materially impair the interests of City.

3.14 Insurance. Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the indemnity provisions of the Agreement, Consultant shall, at its expense, procure and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of the Agreement the following policies of insurance. If the existing policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.

General Liability
Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence, four million dollars ($4,000,000) general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability. Consultant’s general liability policies shall be primary and non-contributory, and be endorsed using Insurance Services Office form CG 20 10 to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be additional insureds under such policies. For construction contracts, an endorsement providing completed operations to the additional insured, ISO form CG 20 37, is also required.

Workers’ Compensation
Consultant shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000).

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Escalon City CouncilOctober 6, 2025

Escalon City Council
October 6, 2025