Presented by: Jonathan FugittDeputy Chief – Administration / Fire MarshalNovember 15, 2022 2022 California Building and Fire Code Adoption
1 Local Government Adoption of Title 24 by Ordinance
Title 24, California Code of Regulations is applicable to all occupancies throughout California, whether or not the local government takes any action to adopt Title 24. (Health and Safety Code, Sections 17950 and 18938(d).) Where is the local jurisdiction's authority to adopt & amend a local code legally established? HSC 18941.5 (Building Standards Law)
HSC 17958 (State Housing Law)
In adopting Title 24 for local enforcement, the jurisdiction may amend the standards if such amendments are necessary to address a local geologic, topographic or climatic condition. 2 What is Title 24, California Code of Regulations?
Organized into 12 separate parts:
CA Administrative Code CA Energy Code
CA Building Code CA State Historical Building Code
CA Residential Code CA Fire Code
CA Electrical Code CA Existing Building Code
CA Mechanical Code CA Green Building Standards Code
CA Plumbing Code CA Reference Standards Code
3 Significant Changes from 2019 Edition to 2022 Edition Tall Wood/Mass Timber Construction provisions are introduced Energy Storage System provisions and impact protections are introduced in California Residential Code & California Fire Code Increases to the number of required Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Repealed the mandatory requirement for designated parking for clean air vehicles 4 Amended Codes
Administrative and Technical Amendments
California Building Code
Adopt Appendix I (Patio Covers), Appendix J (Grading), Appendix P (Emergency Housing) California Residential Code
Adopt Appendix AH (Patio Covers), Appendix AX (Swimming Pool Safety Act), Appendix AZ (Emergency Housing) Administrative Only
California Electrical Code
California Plumbing Code
California Mechanical Code
California Existing Building Code
Green Building Standards Code
5 Amendments
Administrative Amendments
References to Fee Schedule adopted by Community and Economic Development Department Uniform appeals process
Technical Amendments
Sprinkler systems required for major & substantial remodels to single-family dwellings Safety feature requirements for swimming pools for single-family residences Specific requirements for when a grading permit is required 6 International Code CouncilOrange Empire Chapter
International Code Council – Orange Empire Chapter
Code Adoption Subcommittee
Consisted of Building Officials from all over Orange County to create a uniform code adoption process Subcommittee met monthly to discuss necessary local code amendments due to Orange County’s geological, topographical and climatic conditions 7 Recommendation
Introduce one Ordinance for first reading by title only amending Title 13 and 14 of the Fullerton Municipal Code and waive further reading of the Ordinance to adopt the following:
2022 Edition of the California Building Code including the following Appendices:
Appendix I - Patio Covers
Appendix J – Grading
Appendix P – Emergency Housing
2022 Edition of the California Residential Code including the following Appendices:
Appendix AH – Patio Covers
Appendix AX – Swimming Pool Safety Act
Appendix AZ – Emergency Housing
2022 Edition of the California Electrical Code
2022 Edition of the California Mechanical Code
2022 Edition of the California Plumbing Code
2022 Edition of the California Energy Code
2022 Edition of the California Historical Building Code 2022 Edition of the California Existing Building Code
2022 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code
8 Recommendation
Adopt one Resolution of findings for all Local Amendments.
A resolution setting forth findings based on local conditions justifying necessary amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code and the 2022 California Residential Code due to local climatic, topographical, and geographical conditions A resolution setting forth findings based on local conditions justifying necessary amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code due to local climatic, topographical, and geographical conditions 9 Thank you!Questions?
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