SECTION VI-33. Section 1103.2 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 1103.2 Emergency responder communication coverage in existing buildings.
Existing buildings other than Group R-3, that do not have approved in-building, two-way emergency response communication coverage for emergency responders in the building based on existing coverage for emergency responders in the building based on existing coverage levels of the public safety communication system, shall be equipped with such coverage according to one of the following:
1. Where an existing wired communication system cannot be repaired or is being replaced, or where not approved in accordance with Section 510.1 Exception 1.
2. Within a time frame established by the adopting authority. 366 of 833
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SECTION VI-34. Section 1103.3 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows
Section 1103.3 Existing elevators, In other than Group R-3 existing elevators, escalators and moving walk shall comply with the requirements in Sections 1103.1 and 1103.3.3.
SECTION VI-35. Section 1104 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows
Section 1104 Means of egress for existing buildings, of the International Fire Code, 2021 edition published and copyrighted by the International Code Council with amendments of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby adopted by reference into Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, and by such reference, is incorporated herein as if fully set forth SECTION VI-36. Section 49, has been removed from the California Fire Code and been replaced with the 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The Wildland-Urban Interface Code will be located in Volume 1D of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
SECTION VI-37. Section 5303 Added of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows.
Section 5303, compressed gases, Securing methods of compressed gases, cylinders and tanks shall be of a non-combustible material
SECTION VI-38. Section 5707 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows.
Section 5707, on-demand mobile fueling operations, of the International Fire 367 of 833
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SECTION VI-39. Appendix B Table B105.2 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
(Design Standard)
MINIMUM FIRE FLOW
(gallons per minute)
FLOW DURATION
(hours)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2) Section 903.3.1.1 of the
California Fire Code
Up to 50% of the value in
Table B105.1(2) as approved a
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at
the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.1 of the
California Fire Code
Up to 25% of the value in
Table B105.1(2) as approved a
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at
the reduced flow rate
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/min
a. The reduced fire flow shall be not less than 1,000 1,500 gallons per minute.
SECTION VI-40. Section 5707 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows.
TABLE C102.1—REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTS f
FIRE-FLOW
REQUIREMENT
(gpm)
MINIMUM
NUMBER
OF
HYDRANTS
AVERAGE
SPACING
BETWEEN
HYDRANTS
b, c
(feet)
MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM
ANY POINT ON STREET OR
ROAD FRONTAGE TO A
HYDRANT d
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1,751 – 2, 250
2,251 – 2,750
2,751 – 3,250
3,251 – 4,000
4,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 5,500
5,501 – 6,000
6,001 – 7,000
7,001 or more
1 2
3 3
4 5
6 6
7 8 more e
500 300
450 300
450 300
400 300
350 300 a
300 a
300 a
250 a
250 a
200 a
250
225
225
225
210
180
180
150
150
120
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/min a. Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads.
b. Where streets are provided with median dividers which cannot be crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines, or arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes and have a traffic count of more than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average 500 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis. c. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at not less than 1,000-feet to provide for transportation hazards.
d. Reduce by 50 feet for dead-end streets or roads.
e. One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof. f. The fire code official is authorized to modify the location, number and distribution of the fire hydrants based on site-specific constraints and hazards.
SECTION VI-41. Appendix D, fire apparatus access roads, of the California Fire Code edition, published and copyrighted by the International Code Council, are hereby adopted by reference into Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, and by such reference, are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
SECTION VI-42. Appendix D107 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section D107 NEW ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, New developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. 369 of 833
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1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units accessed from a single public or private fire apparatus access road, and all dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3, access from two directions shall not be required. This exception does not apply when the dwelling units are located in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. 370 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 1 VOLUME VII. SECURITY STANDARDS
SECTION VII-1. Volume VII of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
1. Title. This Code shall be referred to and cited as Volume VII of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026.
2. Purpose. The purpose of this Code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City of Glendale as required in Section 14051 of the California Penal Code relating to Building Security.
3. Scope.
3.1. New Construction. The provisions of this Code shall apply to new construction and to additions or alterations to existing buildings and structures except as specifically provided by this Code.
3.2. Existing Multiple Family Dwellings. Existing multiple family dwelling units which are converted to privately owned family units (condominiums or cooperatives) shall comply with the provisions of Section 14 (Special Residential Building Provisions) in this Code.
3.3 Exemption. Any building as defined in Volume IA, IB and Title 19 - California Administrative Code, requiring special type releasing latching, or locking devices, other than described herein, shall be exempt from the provisions hereof relating to locking devices of interior and exterior doors. 371 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 2 4. Definitions. For the purpose of this Code certain terms are defined as follows:
APPROVED. Approved shall mean certified as meeting the requirements of this Code by the enforcing authority or its authorized agents, or by other officials designated by law to give approval on a particular matter dealt with by the provisions of this Code with regard to a given material, mode of construction, piece of equipment or device.
AUXILIARY LOCKING DEVICE. Auxiliary Locking Device shall mean a secondary locking system added to the primary locking system to provide additional security.
BOLT. Bolt shall mean a metal bar which, when actuated, is projected (or thrown) either horizontally or vertically into a retaining member, such as a strike plate, to prevent a door or window from moving or opening.
BOLT PROJECTION OR BOLT THROW. Bolt projection or bolt throw shall mean the distance from the edge of the door, at the bolt center line to the farthest point on the bolt in the projected position.
BURGLARY RESISTANT GLAZING. Burglary resistant glazing shall mean those materials as defined in Underwriter's Laboratory (U.L.) Bulletin 972.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING. Commercial building shall mean a building, or portion thereof used for a purpose other than for a dwelling.
COMPONENT. Component, as distinguished from a part, shall mean a subassembly which combines with other components to make up a total door or window assembly.
For example, the primary components of a door assembly include: door, lock, hinges, jamb/wall, jamb/strike and wall.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 3 CYLINDER. Cylinder shall mean the subassembly of a lock containing the cylinder core, tumbler mechanism and the keyway. A double cylinder lock is one which has a key-actuated cylinder on both the exterior and interior of the door.
CYLINDER CORE OR CYLINDER PLUG. Cylinder core or cylinder plug shall mean the central part of a cylinder containing the keyway, which is rotated by the key to operate the lock mechanism.
CYLINDER GUARD. Cylinder guard shall mean a tapered or flush metal ring or plate surrounding the otherwise exposed portion of a cylinder lock to resist cutting, drilling, prying, pulling, or wrenching with common tools.
DEADBOLT. Deadbolt shall mean a lock bolt which does not have a spring action as opposed to a latch bolt, which does. Deadbolts shall conform to the requirements of locks or latches prescribed in Volume IA and IB of this Code and shall comply with Grade1 ANSI-designation deadbolt locks.
DEAD LATCH OR DEADLOCKING LATCH BOLT. Dead latch or deadlocking latch bolt shall mean a spring actuated latch bolt having a beveled end and incorporating a plunger which, when depressed, automatically locks the projected latch bolt against return by end pressure.
DEMISING WALL. A common wall that separates one tenant’s space from another or from the building’s common areas shall be constructed from the floor to the roof or floor deck above.
DOOR ASSEMBLY. Door assembly shall mean a unit composed of a group of parts or components which make up a closure for an opening to control passageway through a wall. For the purposes of this Code, a door assembly consists of the following parts:
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 4 door, hinges, locking device or devices, operation contacts (such as handles, knobs, push plates), miscellaneous hardware and closures, the frame, including the head, threshold and jambs plus the anchorage divides to the surrounding wall and a portion of the surrounding wall extending 36 inches (914mm) from each side of the jambs and 26 inches (660mm) from the head.
DOOR STOP. Door stop shall mean that projection along the top and sides of a door jamb which checks the door's swinging action.
DOUBLE CYLINDER DEADBOLT. Double cylinder deadbolt shall mean a deadbolt lock which can be activated only by a key on both the interior and exterior.
DWELLING. Dwelling shall mean a building or portion thereof designed primarily for residential occupancy, including single family and multiple family dwellings.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY. Enforcing authority shall mean the agency or person having the responsibility for enforcing the provisions of this volume.
FLUSHBOLT. Flushbolt shall mean a manual, key, or turn operated metal bolt normally used on inactive door(s) and is attached to the top and bottom of the door and engages the head and threshold of the frame.
FULLY TEMPERED GLASS. Fully tempered glass shall mean those materials meeting or exceeding ANSI standard Z 97.1 - Safety Glazing.
JAMB. Jamb shall mean the vertical members of a door frame to which the door is secured.
JAMB/WALL. Jamb/wall shall mean that component of a door assembly to which a door is attached and secured; the wall and jamb used together are considered a unit. 374 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 5 KEY-IN-KNOB. Key-in-knob shall mean a lockset having the key cylinder and other lock mechanisms contained in the knob.
LATCH OR LATCH BOLT. Latch or latch bolt shall mean a beveled, spring-actuated bolt which may or may not have a deadlocking device.
LOCK OR LOCKSET. Lock (or lockset) shall mean a keyed device (complete with cylinder, latch or deadbolt mechanism, and trim such as knobs, levers, thumb turns, escutcheons, or shields and guards, etc.) for securing a door in a closed position against forced entry. For the purposes of this Code, a lock does not include the strike plate.
LOCKING DEVICE. Locking device shall mean a part of a window assembly which is intended to prevent movement of the movable sash, which may be the sash lock or sash operator.
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING. Multiple family dwelling shall mean a building or portion thereof designed for occupancy by two or more families living independently of each other, including hotels, motels, apartments, duplexes and townhouses.
PANIC HARDWARE. Panic hardware shall mean a latching device on a door assembly for use when emergency egress is required due to fire or other threat to life safety.
Devices shall be designed so that they will facilitate the safe egress of people in case of an emergency when a pressure not to exceed 15 lbs. (66.72N) is applied to the releasing device in the direction of exit travel. Such releasing devices are bars or panels extending not less than two-thirds of the width of the door and placed at heights suitable for the service required, not less than 30 inches (762mm) or more than 44 inches (1118mm) above the floor.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 6 PART. Part, as distinguished from component, shall mean a unit (or subassembly) which combines with other units to make up a component.
PRIMARY LOCKING DEVICE. Primary locking device shall mean the single locking system on a door or window unit whose primary function is to prevent unauthorized intrusion.
PRIVATE OR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. Private or single family dwelling shall mean a building designed exclusively for occupancy by one family.
RAIL. Rail shall mean the horizontal member of a window or door. A meeting rail is one which mates with a rail of another sash or a framing member of the door or window frame when the sash is in the closed position.
SASH. Sash shall mean an assembly of stiles, rails, or mullions assembled into a single frame which supports the glazing material. A fixed sash is one which is not intended to be opened. A movable sash is intended to be open.
SILL. Sill shall mean the lowest horizontal member of a window frame.
SINGLE CYLINDER DEADBOLT. Single cylinder deadbolt shall mean a deadbolt lock which is activated from the outside by a key and from the inside by a knob, thumb- turn, lever, or similar mechanism.
SOLID CORE DOOR. Solid core door shall mean a door composed of solid wood or composed of compressed wood equal in strength to solid wood construction.
STILE. Stile shall mean a vertical framing member of a window or door.
STRIKE. Strike shall mean a metal plate attached to or mortised into a door or door jamb to receive and to hold a projected latch bolt and/or deadbolt in order to secure the door to the jamb.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 7 SWINGING DOOR. Swinging door shall mean a door hinged at the stile or at the head and threshold.
U.L. LISTED. U.L. Listed shall mean tested and listed by Underwriter's Laboratory, Inc.
WINDOW ASSEMBLY. Window assembly shall mean a unit which includes a window and the anchorage between the window and the wall.
WINDOW FRAME. Window frame shall mean that part of a window which surrounds and supports the sashes and is attached to the surrounding wall. The members include side jambs (vertical), head jamb (upper, horizontal), sill and mullions.
5. Enforcement Provisions. The enforcing authority is directed to administer and enforce the provisions of this Code. The enforcing authority shall be the building official as defined in Volume IA of this Code.
6. Right of Entry. The enforcing authority shall have the right, and is hereby authorized and empowered, to enter or go on or about any building as provided by Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 104.6 of Volume IA of this Code.
7. Violations and Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, move, improve, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City of Glendale, or cause same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code.
8. Exemptions, Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the applications and interpretations of this Code shall be in accordance with Chapter I Division II Section 113 of Volume IA of this Code. 377 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 8 9. Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction. The provisions of this Volume are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed herein, provided any such alternate has been approved by the enforcing authority or as provided in Section 5, nor is it the intention of this Volume to exclude any similarly approved sound method or structural design or analysis not specifically provided for in this Volume. Materials, methods of construction, or structural design limitations provided for in this Volume are to be used unless an exception is granted by the enforcing authority. Such alternate materials or methods may be approved provided it is found that the proposed design is satisfactory and the material and method of work is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that prescribed in this Code in quality, strength, effectiveness, burglary resistance, durability and safety.
10. Keying Requirements. Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit in a tract or commercial development, constructed under the same general plan, shall have locks using combinations which are interchange free from locks used in all other separate dwellings, proprietorships or similar distinct occupancies. A certificate from the lock supplier declaring that all locks supplied to the project are keyed separately shall be acceptable as complying with the above requirements.
11. Frames, Jambs, Strikes, Hinges: Installation and Construction. Installation and construction of frames, jambs, strikes and hinges shall be as follows:
1. Door Jambs. Door jambs shall be installed with solid backing in such a manner that no voids exist between the strike side of the jamb and the frame opening for a vertical distance of six (6) inches (153mm) each side of the strike. 378 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 9 2. Framing. In wood framing, horizontal blocking shall be placed between studs at door lock height for three (3) stud spaces each side of the door openings.
Jambs shall have solid backing against sole plates.
3. Door Stops. Door stops on wooden jambs for in-swinging doors shall be of one piece construction with the jamb. Jambs for all doors shall be constructed or protected so as to prevent violation of the strike.
4. Strike Plate. The strike plate for deadbolts on all wood frame doors shall be constructed of minimum sixteen (16) U.S. gauge steel, bronze, or brass and secured to the jamb by a minimum of two screws.
5. Hinges. Hinges for out-swinging doors shall be equipped with non-removable hinge pins or a mechanical interlock to preclude removal of the door from the exterior by removing the hinge pins.
12. Windows/Sliding Glass Doors; Requirements. The following requirements must be met for windows and sliding glass doors:
1. Exterior Window; Exemptions. Except as otherwise specified in Section 14 (Special Residential Building Provisions), and Section 15 (Special Commercial Building Provisions) all openable exterior windows and sliding glass doors shall comply with the tests as set forth in Section 16 (Performance Testing).
2. Louvered Windows. Louvered windows shall not be used when any portion of the window is less than 12 feet (3658mm) vertically or 6 feet (1829mm) horizontally from an accessible surface or any adjoining roof, balcony, landing, stair tread, platform, or similar structure.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 10 13. Garage-Type Doors. Rolling overhead, solid overhead, swing or sliding accordion garage-type doors shall conform to the following standards:
1. Wood Doors. Wood doors shall have panels a minimum of five-sixteenths (5/16) inch (8mm) in thickness with the locking hardware being attached to the support framing.
2. Aluminum Doors. Aluminum doors shall be a minimum thickness of .0215 inches (.546mm) and riveted together a minimum of eighteen (18) inches (458mm) on center along the outside seams. There shall be a full width horizontal beam attached to the main door structure which shall meet the pilot, or pedestrian access, door framing within three (3) inches (76mm) of the strike area of the pilot or pedestrian access door.
3. Fiberglass Doors. Fiberglass doors shall have panels a minimum density of six (6) ounces per square foot (1831 gram/m2) from the bottom of the door to a height of seven (7) feet (2134mm). Panels above seven (7) feet (2134mm) and panels in residential structures shall have a density not less than five (5) ounces per square foot (1526 grams/m2).
4. Cylinder Locks. Doors utilizing a cylinder lock shall have a minimum five (5) pin tumbler operation with the locking bar or bolt extending into the receiving guide a minimum of one (1) inch (25.4mm).
5. Wide Doors, Receiving Points. Doors that exceed sixteen (16) feet (4877mm) in width shall have two lock receiving points; or, if the door does not exceed nineteen (19) feet (5791mm), a single bolt may be used if placed in the center of 380 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 11 the door with the locking point located either at the floor or door frame header; or, torsion spring counter balance type hardware may be used.
6. Electrically Operated Doors. Except in a residential building, doors secured by electrical operation shall have a keyed-switch to open the door when in a closed position, or by a signal locking device.
7. Slide Bolt Assemblies. Doors with slide bolt assemblies shall have frames a minimum of .120 inches (3mm) in thickness, with a minimum bolt diameter of one-half (½) inch (13mm) and protrude at least one and one-half (1-1/2) inches (38mm) into the receiving guide. A bolt diameter of three-eights (3/8) inch (10mm) may be used in a residential building. The slide bolt shall be attached to the door with non-removable bolts from the outside. Rivets shall not be used to attach slide bolt assemblies.
8. Padlock(s). Except in a residential building, padlock(s) used with exterior mounted slide bolt(s) shall have a hardened steel shackle locking both at heel and toe and a minimum five pin tumbler operation with a non-removable key when in an unlocked position. Padlock(s) used with interior mounted slide bolt(s) shall have a hardened steel shackle with a minimum four pin tumbler operation. A certificate of verification from the contractor/owner declaring that he has advised the occupant of the padlock requirements of this section shall be acceptable as complying with the above requirements.
14. Special Residential Building Provisions.
14.1. Swinging Exterior Doors. Except for vehicular access doors, all exterior swinging doors of any residential building and attached garages, including the 381 of 833
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1. Wood Doors. All wood doors shall be of solid core construction with a minimum thickness of one and three-fourths (1-3/4) inches (45mm), or with panels not less than nine-sixteenths (9/16) inch (15mm) thick.
2. Locks. A single or double door shall be equipped with a single cylinder deadbolt lock. The bolt shall have a minimum projection of one (1) inch (25.4mm) and be constructed so as to repel cutting tool attack. The deadbolt shall have an embedment of at least three-fourths (3/4) inch (19mm) into the strike receiving the projected bolt. The cylinder shall have a cylinder guard, a minimum of five pin tumblers, and shall be connected to the inner portion of the lock by connecting screws of at least one fourth (1/4) inch (6.3mm) in diameter. All installation shall be done so that the performance of the locking device will meet the intended anti- burglary requirements. A dual locking mechanism constructed so that both deadbolt and latch can be retracted by a single action of the inside door knob, or lever, may be substituted provided it meets all other specifications for locking devices.
3. Double Doors. The inactive leaf of double doors shall be equipped with metal flush bolts having a minimum embedment of five-eights (5/8) inch (16mm) into the head and threshold or the door frame. 382 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 13 4. Glazing. Glazing in exterior doors or within forty (40) inches (1016mm) of any locking mechanism shall be of fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistant glazing.
5. Wide Angle Viewer. Except where clear vision panels are installed, all front exterior doors shall be equipped with a wide angle (1800) door viewer.
14.2. Address Number and Identifying Data. Address numbers and other identifying data shall be displayed as follows:
1. Address Number. All residential dwellings shall display an address number in a prominent location on the street side of the residence in such a position that the number is easily visible to approaching emergency vehicles. The numerals shall be no less than four (4) inches (102mm) in height and shall be of a contrasting color to the background to which they are attached. In addition, any multi-family residence which affords vehicular access to the rear through any driveway, alleyway or parking lot shall also display the same numbers on the rear of the building. (See also California Fire Code Section 505.1)
2. Multiple Family Dwelling; Illuminated Diagrams and Identification Numbers. There shall be positioned at each entrance of a multiple family dwelling complex an illuminated diagrammatic representation of the complex which shows the location of the viewer, the unit designations within the complex, each unit that is a “non smoking” unit (as governed by Chapter 8.52 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, or any successor 383 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 14 legislation), the smoking permitted area authorized under Section 8.52.130 of the GMC and the complex’s exits, stairwells, elevators, fire alarm annunciator panels, and standpipes. In addition, each individual unit within the complex shall display a prominent identification number, not less than four (4) inches (102mm) in height, which is easily visible to approaching vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. In addition, any multiple family dwelling which affords vehicular access to the rear through any driveway, alleyway or parking lot shall also display the same numbers on the rear of the building.
14.3. Lighting; Multiple Family Dwellings. Lighting in multiple family dwellings shall be as follows:
1. Aisles, Passageways and Recesses. Aisles, passageways and recesses related to and within the building complex shall be illuminated with an intensity of at least twenty-five hundredths (.25) of a footcandle (2.7 lux) at the ground level during the hours of darkness. Lighting devices shall be protected by weather and vandalism-resistant covers.
2. Parking Structures, Parking Lots and Carports. Parking structures, parking lots and carports shall be provided with a minimum of two (2) foot-candles (21.5 lux) of light on the parking surface during the hours of darkness. Lighting devices shall be protected by weather and vandalism- resistant covers.
15. Special Commercial Building Provisions.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 15 15.1. Swinging Exterior Doors; Construction and Glazing. Swinging exterior glass doors, wood or metal doors with glass panels, and solid wood or metal doors of commercial buildings shall be constructed or protected as follows:
1. Wood Doors Construction. Wood doors shall be of solid core construction with a minimum thickness of one and three-fourths (1-3/4) inches (45mm). Wood panel doors with panels less than one (1) inch (25.4mm) thick shall be covered on the inside with a minimum sixteen (16) U.S. gauge sheet steel, or its equivalent, which is to be attached with screws on minimum six (6) inch (153mm) centers. Hollow steel doors shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) U.S. gauge steel and have sufficient reinforcement to maintain the designed thickness of the door when any locking device is installed; such reinforcement being able to restrict collapsing of the door around any locking device.
2. Glazing, Iron or Steel Grills. Except when double cylinder deadbolts are utilized, any glazing within 40 inches (1016mm) of any door locking mechanism shall be constructed or protected as follows:
2.1. Fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistant glazing; or
2.2. Iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch (3mm) material with a minimum two (2) inches (52mm) mesh
secured on the inside of the glazing may be utilized; or
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 16 more than five (5) inches (122mm) apart, secured on the inside of the glazing.
2.4. Items 2.2 and 2.3 above shall not interfere with the operation of opening windows if such windows are
required to be openable by the Glendale Building and
Safety Code, 2026.
15.2. Swinging Exterior Doors, Equipment and Construction. All swinging exterior wood and steel doors of commercial buildings shall be equipped as follows:
1. Deadbolts. A single or double door shall be equipped with a double or single cylinder deadbolt. The bolt shall have a minimum projection of one (1) inch (25.4mm) and be constructed so as to repel cutting tool attack. The deadbolt shall have an embedment of at least three-fourths (3/4) inch (19mm) into the strike receiving the projected bolt. The cylinder shall have a cylinder guard, a minimum of five pin tumblers, and shall be connected to the inner portion of the lock by connecting screws of at least one-fourth (1/4) inch (7mm) in diameter. The provisions of the preceding paragraph do not apply where (1) panic hardware is required, or (2) an equivalent device is approved by the building official.
2. Construction and Equipment. Double doors shall be constructed and equipped as follows:
2.1. The inactive leaf of double door(s) shall be equipped with metal flush bolts having a minimum embedment of five-eighths (5/8) inch (16mm) into the head and threshold of the door frame.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 17 2.2. Double doors shall have an astragal constructed of steel a minimum of .125 inch (3mm) thick which will cover the opening between the doors.
The astragal shall be a minimum of two (2) inches (51mm) wide, and extend a minimum of one (1) inch (25.4mm) beyond the edge of the door to which it is attached. The astragal shall be attached to the outside of the active door by means of welding or with non-removable bolts spaced apart on not more than ten (10) inch (254mm) centers.
15.3. Aluminum Door Equipment. Aluminum frame swinging doors of commercial buildings shall be equipped as follows:
1. The jamb on all aluminum frame swinging doors shall be so constructed or protected to withstand 1600 pounds (7117N) of pressure in both a vertical distance of three (3) inches (76mm) and a horizontal distance of one (1) inch (25.4mm) each side of the strike, so as to prevent violation of the strike.
2. A single or double door shall be equipped with a double cylinder deadbolt with a bolt projection exceeding one (1) inch (25.4mm), or a hook shape or expanding dog bolt that engages the strike sufficiently to prevent spreading.
The deadbolt lock shall have a minimum of five pin tumblers and a cylinder guard.
15.4. Panic Hardware. Panic hardware in commercial buildings, whenever otherwise required by this Code or Title 19, California Administrative Code, shall be installed as follows:
1. Panic hardware shall contain a minimum of two (2) locking points on each door; or
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 18 2. On single doors, panic hardware may have one locking point which is not to be located at either the top or bottom rails of the door frame. The door shall have an astragal constructed of steel .125 inch (3mm) thick which shall be attached with non-removable bolts to the outside of the door. The astragal shall extend a minimum of one (1) inch (25.4mm) beyond the edge of the door to which it is attached.
3. Double doors containing panic hardware shall have an astragal attached to the doors at their meeting point which will close the opening between them, but not interfere with the operation of either door.
15.5. Sliding Doors. Horizontal sliding doors in commercial buildings shall be equipped with a metal guide track at top and bottom and a cylinder lock and/or padlock with a hardened steel shackle which locks at both heel and toe, and a minimum five pin tumbler operation with non-removable key when in an unlocked position. The bottom track shall be so designed that the door cannot be lifted from the track when the door is in a locked position.
15.6. Office Buildings; Doors to Suites. In office buildings with multiple occupancy, all entrance doors to individual office suites shall meet the construction and locking requirements for exterior doors.
15.7. Accessible Windows. Windows in commercial buildings shall be deemed accessible if less than twelve (12) feet (3658mm) above the ground. Accessible windows having a pane exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches (61935mm2) in an area with the smallest dimension exceeding six (6) inches (153mm) and not visible from a public 388 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 19 thoroughfare (including any street, alleyway or sidewalk supported and maintained through public funds) shall be protected in the following manner.
1. Fully tempered glass or burglary resistant glazing; or
2. The following window barriers may be used but shall be secured with non- removable bolts:
2.1. Inside or outside iron bars of at least one-half (½) inch (13mm) round or one by one-quarter (1 x 1/4) inch (25.4mm x 7mm) flat steel material, spaced not more than five (5) inches (127mm) apart and securely fastened; or
2.2. Inside or outside iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch (3mm) material with not more than a two (2) inch (51mm) mesh and securely fastened.
3. If a side or rear window is of the type that can be opened, it shall, where applicable, be secured on the inside with either a slide bar, bolt, crossbar, auxiliary locking device, and/or padlock with hardened steel shackle and a minimum four pin tumbler operation.
4. The protective bars or grills shall not interfere with the operation of opening windows if such windows are required to be openable by this Code.
15.8. Exterior Transoms. All exterior transoms exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches (61935mm2) on the side and rear of any commercial building or premises used for business purposes shall be protected by one of the following:
1. Fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistant glazing; or 389 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 20 2. The following barriers may be used but shall be secured with non-removable bolts:
2.1. Outside iron bars of at least one-half (½) inch (13mm) round or one by one-quarter (1 x 1/4) inch (25.4mm x 7mm) flat steel material, spaced no more than five (5) inches (127mm) apart and securely fastened; or
2.2. Outside iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch (3mm) with not more than a two (2) inches (51mm) mesh and securely fastened.
3. The protective bars or grills shall not interfere with the operation of opening the transoms if such transoms are required to be openable by this Code or Title 19, California Administrative Code.
15.9. Roof Openings. Roof openings of commercial buildings shall be equipped as follows:
1. All skylights on the roof of any building or premise used for business purposes shall be provided with:
1.1. Rated burglary resistant glazing; or
1.2. Iron bars of at least one-half (½) inch (13mm) round or one by one- fourth (1 x 1/4) inch (25.4mm x 7mm) flat steel material under the skylight and securely fastened; or
1.3. A steel grill of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch (3mm) material with a maximum two (2) inches (51mm) mesh under the skylight and securely fastened.
2. All hatchway openings on the roof of any building or premises used for business purposes shall be secured as follows:
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 21 2.1. If the hatchway is of wooden material, it shall be covered on the inside with at least sixteen (16) U.S. gauge sheet metal, or its equivalent, attached with screws.
2.2. The hatchway shall be secured from the inside with a slide bar or slide bolts.
2.3. Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with non- removable pins when using pin-type hinges.
3. All air duct or air vent openings exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches (61935mm2) on the roof or exterior walls of any building or premises used for business purposes shall be secured by covering the same with either of the following:
3.1. Iron bars of at least one-half (½) inch (13mm) round or one by one- fourth (1 x 1/4) inch (25.4mm x 7mm) flat steel material spaced no more than five (5) inches (127mm) apart and securely fastened; or
3.2. Iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch (3mm) material with a maximum two (2) inches (51mm) mesh and securely fastened.
3.3. If the barrier is on the outside, it shall be secured with bolts which are non-removable from the exterior.
3.4. The above (3.1 and 3.2) must not interfere with venting requirements creating a potentially hazardous condition to health and safety or conflict with the provisions of this Code or Title 19, California Administrative Code.
Exceptions:
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 22 1. Air duct openings covered by mechanical equipment weighing more than 200 lbs. (890N) or sufficiently anchored with duct access(es) sufficiently secured.
2. A security system approved by the building official.
15.10. Permanent Ladders. Permanently affixed ladders leading to roofs of commercial buildings shall be fully enclosed with sheet metal to a height of ten feet (3048mm). This covering shall be locked against the ladder with a case hardened hasp, secured with non- removable screws or bolts. Hinges on the cover will be provided with non-removable pins when using pin-type hinges. If a padlock is used, it shall have a hardened steel shackle, locking at both heel and toe, and a minimum five pin tumbler operation with non-removable key when in an unlocked position.
15.11. Address Numbers, Identifying Data, and Illumination. The following standards shall apply to lighting, address identification and parking areas:
1. The address number of every commercial building shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness so that it shall be easily visible from the street. The numerals in these numbers shall be no less than six (6) inches (153mm) in height and be of a color contrasting to the background. In addition, any business which affords vehicular access to the rear through any driveway, alleyway or parking lot shall also display the same numbers on the rear of the building.
2. All exterior commercial doors, during the hours of darkness, shall be illuminated with a minimum of one (1) footcandle (10.796 lux) of light. All exterior bulbs shall be protected by weather and vandalism-resistant covers. 392 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 23 3. Parking structures, open parking lots and access thereto, providing more than ten parking spaces and for use by the general public, shall be provided with a maintained minimum of one (1) footcandle (10.769 lux) of light on the parking surface from dusk until the termination of business every operating day.
16. Performance Testing.
16.1. Responsibility of Owner. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or his or designated agent, of a building or structure falling within the provisions of this Volume, to provide the enforcing authority with a written specification performance test report indicating that the materials utilized meet the minimum requirements.
16.2. Proof of Compliance. Whenever there is sufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this Volume or evidence that any material or any construction does not conform to the requirements of this Volume, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods of construction, the enforcing authority may require tests as proof of compliance to be made at the expense of the owner or his agent by any agency which is approved by the enforcing authority.
16.3. Verification. Specimens shall be representative, and the construction shall be verified by assembly drawings and bill of materials. Two complete sets of manufacturer or fabricator installation instructions and full-size or accurate scale templates for all items and hardware shall be included. 393 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15578\1.doc 24 16.4. Testing Methods. The enforcing authority shall establish and adopt testing methods which shall substantially meet the minimum standards in the most recent edition of the California Building Code.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15579\1.doc 1 VOLUME VIII.
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE
SECTION VIII-1. Volume VIII of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby adopted to read as follows:
10. PURPOSE. The Council of the City of Glendale has determined that the economic vitality of the City is directly impacted by the visual character and physical condition of its commercial and industrial neighborhoods. It is the purpose of this code to provide minimum standards for maintenance of properties in these districts, improve community appearance, and to protect the public health, safety and welfare of individuals who live, work, shop and/or operate business within and surrounding these districts.
The goals of this code are to promote an attractive business community that will help serve the economic and social interests of the City, to enhance the value of all commercial and industrial property and promote the overall economic development within the City by preventing commercial and industrial properties from becoming blighted resulting in diminution in the enjoyment, use, and property values of properties in and around the commercial and industrial areas. In adopting this code, it is the Council's intention to set forth maintenance standards for commercial and industrial properties.
20. SCOPE. The standards set forth in this code shall apply to all lots and parcels in all commercial and industrial zoning districts, as defined in Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 ("GMC") and all structures located on such real property.
30. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this code, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15579\1.doc 2 "COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING AREAS" shall be as defined by Title 30 of the GMC or as a "condition of approval" of a discretionary action in any commercial, commercial/industrial or industrial zone.
"VISUALLY OPAQUE" shall mean material that does not allow the viewing of images through it.
40. AUTHORIZATION. The building official or his or her designee(s) is authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. For such purposes the building official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions.
50. MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY, GENERALLY. All property, buildings and structures or portions thereof shall be maintained in clean, and neat condition, in good repair and free of graffiti.
It is unlawful and deemed a public nuisance for any person owning, leasing, occupying or managing any commercial, commercial/industrial or industrial zoned property to maintain property contrary to this code.
60. SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY. Any building, structure or portion thereof which is determined to be an unsafe building in accordance with Chapter 1 Division II Section 116, Volume IA, Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026; or any building or portion thereof, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any of the following listed conditions shall be deemed and hereby is declared to be a substandard building and a violation of this code:
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15579\1.doc 3 1. Any building, structure or portion thereof that is dilapidated, dangerous, abandoned, partially destroyed, or unsafe as defined in the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, resulting from decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, fire, wind, earthquake, flood old age or neglect, inadequate exits, human or mechanical damage, or improper occupancy;
2. Any building, structure or portions thereof on which the condition of the paint has become so deteriorated as to permit decay, excessive checking, cracking, peeling, chalking, dry rot, warping, or termite infestation;
3. Any building, structure, wall or fence on which graffiti has been placed which is visible from a public street;
4. Any premises, building or portions thereof that are unsanitary. Unsanitary conditions shall include, but not be limited to, infestation of insects, vermin or rodents, rubbish, trash or debris maintained in any doorway or vestibule, lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal facilities, and/or lack of or improper connection to required sewage disposal system;
5. All electrical service to any electrical wiring devices, appliance, or equipment which is found to be dangerous to life or property because they are defective or improperly installed or used;
6. Plumbing which was installed in violation of GMC requirements in effect at the time of installation or which has not been maintained in a sanitary and safe operating condition;
7.a.All mechanical systems, materials and appurtenances, both existing and new equipment which were installed in violation of the code edition under which 397 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15579\1.doc 4 installed and/or not maintained in proper operating condition in accordance with the original design and in a safe and hazard free condition. b. Screening devices used to obstruct the view of such devices which are not maintained in a clean and neat condition;
c. Any equipment and/or screening device or part thereof that is defective, broken, damaged, or weathered;
8. Any building or portions thereof which has faulty weather protection which shall include, but not be limited to, deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations or floors, parapets, including broken windows or doors, defective or lack of weather protection for exterior wall coverings, including lack of paint, or weathering due to lack of paint or other protective covering, or broken, rotted, split, or buckled exterior wall coverings or roof coverings and damaged or non-functioning drainage structures;
9. Any building, premises or portions thereof, device, apparatus, equipment, combustible waste or vegetation which is in such a condition as to cause a fire or explosion or provide a ready fuel to augment the spread and intensity of fire or explosion arising from any cause; or
10. Except as provided in Title 30 of the GMC, the accumulation of weeds, vegetation, junk, abandoned or inoperable motor vehicles, dead organic matter, debris, garbage, offal, rat harborages, stagnant water, combustible materials or similar materials on a premises or property;
11. Inadequate or inoperative night and security lighting on a premises or property. 398 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15579\1.doc 5 70. DECLARATION OF SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY. Whenever the building official or his or her designee(s) finds that a substandard condition(s) exist on any property covered by this code, he or she shall declare the building, structure, and/or premises as substandard and require the owner to complete repairs, removal or clearing of such condition(s) within the time set forth in a notification to the property owner of the substandard conditions. All notices and orders to the property owner shall be issued and recorded pursuant to Chapter 11, Volume V, Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026.
80. VACANT OR UNOCCUPIED BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES. Vacant or unoccupied buildings or structures, and the property on which they are constructed, shall be continuously maintained to the standards set forth in this code.
90. PREMISES, GENERALLY. Premises of commercial, commercial/industrial and industrial zoned properties shall be maintained free of dirt, litter and debris.
Entryways, porticos, alcoves and vestibules shall be maintained free of dirt, litter and debris.
Windows and window displays shall be clean. Temporary window signs and display materials as permitted by Title 30 of the GMC which have become faded, torn or in disrepair are prohibited.
Awnings must be in good repair. Awnings which are faded or torn or on which lettering is becoming detached, faded or in poor repair are prohibited.
A violation of Section 90 shall be deemed an infraction punishable as provided in Section 1.20 and 1.24 of the GMC.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15579\1.doc 6 100. CONSTRUCTION SITES. Work must proceed in a timely manner pursuant to Chapter 1 Division II Section 105.5, Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026.
The accumulation of dirt, litter, debris, and equipment in or on the adjoining street, and/or sidewalk during construction shall be prohibited, unless otherwise permitted pursuant to a City of Glendale permit.
110. SIGNS. All signs and sign structures erected or placed on properties within the Commercial and Manufacturing Zones shall be maintained in a good and safe structural condition, shall be painted on all exterior parts at least as often as required to prevent fading, chipping, peeling and rusting, and shall be maintained in good condition and appearance as specified in Section 30.33 of the GMC.
A violation of Section 110 shall be deemed an infraction punishable as provided in Section 1.20 and 1.24 of the GMC.
120. LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION. All planting material and planting beds shall be permanently maintained in a clean, orderly and healthy manner at all times, pursuant to requirements set forth in Title 30 of the GMC. Any landscaping that is not in a healthy or living state shall be replaced. If a landscape plan is part of any City approval, the replacement of such planting material shall be in accordance with the approved landscaping plan. Proposals to modify an approved landscaping plan, which has been in effect for more than two years, may be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development, without the necessity of returning to the Design Review Board or other permitting authority. For those commercial or industrial properties within a redevelopment project area, any of the modifications under the 400 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15579\1.doc 7 conditions set forth above, may be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development.
No landscaping shall be permitted in areas where such landscaping in any way endangers the health, or public safety by creating a traffic hazard, by obstructing vision, or which is detrimental or harmful to the use of surrounding properties.
All irrigation systems shall be maintained in good repair and working condition.
Said systems shall be adjusted so as not to spray across or into any sidewalk, driveway, and/or street.
Violation of Section 120 shall be deemed an infraction punishable as provided in section 1.20 and 1.24 of the GMC.
130. PARKWAYS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY. All sidewalks and parkways located adjacent to and adjoining commercial or industrial properties shall be maintained free of junk, trash, debris, litter, painted or inked survey marks (after the work is completed or work in connection therewith), appliances, furniture, overgrown and unpruned privately owned trees and shrubs, weeds and grass in excess of six (6) inches in height, by the owner or the responsible party in control of such property. Landscaping in parkways shall be permanently maintained in a clean, orderly and healthy manner at all times, pursuant to requirements set forth in Chapter 8.32 of the GMC. 140. PARKING SPACES, LOTS AND STRUCTURES. All parking lots and structures and their surfaces shall be maintained in a clean, and neat condition and in good repair free of junk, trash, debris, litter, weeds, appliances, furniture, and abandoned or inoperable motor vehicles. All drainage structures shall be maintained and operable and free of standing water. All parking stalls shall be clearly identified with paint or 401 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15579\1.doc 8 other approved striping materials on the surface of the parking area. All parking lot improvements, including the striping of stalls, appropriate signing and lighting, shall be permanently maintained pursuant to Chapter 30.32 of the GMC.
The following conditions or activities are prohibited:
1. The repair or servicing of any type of vehicles in any parking lot or structure, except as expressly permitted by the GMC;
2. The use of required parking spaces during regular business hours, for storage of commercial or other vehicles, including but not limited to, busses, trailers, recreational vehicles, boats and motor homes, except as otherwise expressly permitted by the GMC, or as incident to the use permitted on the site;
3. Vehicles of any type, parked or stored for sale on any parking lot or vacant parcel except in conjunction with a bona fide vehicle sales agency.
A violation of section 140 shall be deemed an infraction punishable as provided in Section 1.20 and 1.24 of the GMC.
150. LOADING AREAS. All loading areas must be maintained free and clear of junk, trash, debris, appliances, furniture or any other items. Loading areas shall be maintained in a clean and neat condition, free of any refuse that might attract or harbor rodents, vermin and/or insects.
160. OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS. Except as provided in Title 30 of the GMC, there shall be no outside storage of tools, equipment, supplies, materials or merchandise at any time in any commercial or commercial/industrial zoning district. Temporary sheds, tents, awnings and the like are prohibited.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15579\1.doc 9 170. REFUSE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE AREAS. Refuse storage containers and enclosures shall be maintained in the following manner:
1. All refuse and refuse containers shall be stored within an approved storage area or within an enclosed building;
2. All refuse storage areas shall be maintained in a clean and neat manner and refuse shall not project above the height of said enclosure; and
3. All refuse storage areas shall be readily accessible to the users they serve as well as for collection operations.
4. All refuse containers shall be maintained so as to be free of graffiti. All refuse containers shall be securely covered, maintained in good repair, with no jagged or torn metal, and sealed so as not to leak liquid waste.
180. UNIMPROVED PROPERTY. Unimproved real property in any commercial, commercial/industrial or industrial zoning district shall be maintained in such a manner so as to not be a detriment to other nearby properties and not adversely affect the public's health, safety and welfare. Unimproved property shall be maintained in a clean and neat manner free of junk, trash, debris, litter, abandoned or inoperable vehicles, stagnant water, abandoned excavations, appliances and furniture, vegetation that is not in a healthy or living state and overgrown vegetation. Living vegetation shall be maintained so as not to exceed an overall height of six (6) inches except for trees and shrubs that are exempt from this requirement. Vehicles of any type shall not be parked or stored for sale on any parking lot or vacant or unimproved parcel except in conjunction with a bona fide vehicle sales agency.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15579\1.doc 10 190. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS AVAILABLE. Nothing in this code shall be deemed to prevent the City from beginning a civil, criminal and/or administrative proceeding to abate the public nuisance or from pursuing the above remedies individually or collectively or pursuing any other means available to the City under the provisions of applicable ordinances or State law or as alternatives to or in conjunction with the proceedings herein set forth.
200. VIOLATIONS. Unless otherwise stated, the owner or other entity having charge or control of any structure or real property located in a commercial or industrial zoning district who maintains such structure or real property in violation of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15565\1.docx 1 VOLUME IX. GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
SECTION IX-1. Volume IX of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is amended as hereinafter provided.
SECTION IX-2. Section 301.1 of Volume IX of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
301.1 Scope. Buildings and structures shall be designed to include the green building measures specified as mandatory in the application checklist contained in this code.
Voluntary green building measures are also included in this code the application checklists and may be included in the design and construction of structures covered by this code, but are not required unless adopted by a city, county, or city and county as specified in Section 101.7.
SECTION IX-3. Section 4.106.5 of Volume IX of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
4.106.5 Water permeable surfaces. Permeable paving is utilized for the parking, walking or patio surfaces in compliance with the following.
Not less than 20 percent of the total on-grade, residential uncovered parking, walking or patio surfaces shall be permeable.
Exceptions:
1. The primary driveway, primary entry walkway and entry porch or landing shall not be included when calculating the area required to be a permeable surface.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15565\1.docx 2 2. Required accessible routes for persons with disabilities as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 11A and/or Chapter 11B as applicable.
SECTION IX-4 Section 4.509 Volume IX of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION 4.509
NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION
4.509.1 Natural light. The minimum net glazed area shall not be less than 10 percent of the floor area of the room served.
4.509.2 Natural ventilation. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be 5 percent of the floor area being ventilated.
Passed by four-fifths (4/5ths) vote of the Council of the City of Glendale on the _____ day of _________________, 2025.
___________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
City Clerk
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15565\1.docx 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF GLENDALE )
I, DR. SUZIE ABAJIAN, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Ordinance No._________ was passed by a four-fifths (4/5ths) vote of the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the __________ day of _________________, 2025, and that the same was passed by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
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City Clerk
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1 RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ADOPTING
LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS SUPPORTING AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES TO THE
CALIFORNIA STATE BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AS CONTAINED IN THE GLENDALE BUILDING AND SAFETY CODE, 2026.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Glendale has adopted and/or will be adopting an ordinance adopting the California Building Standards Code, which consists of the 2025 editions of the California Building Code; California Residential Code; California Existing Building Code; California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; Plumbing Code; Mechanical Code; Electrical Code; Fire Code; Green Building Standards Code; 1997 Uniform Housing Code, and making modifications and changes thereto, all of which shall comprise portions of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026 (the “Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7 require the governing body of a city, before making any modifications or changes to the California Building Standards Code, to make express findings that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Budget trailer bill AB 130, effective June 30, 2025, amended California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7 by prohibiting cities and counties from enacting local amendments to the California Building Standards Code applicable to residential units beginning October 1, 2025, and ending June 1, 2031, unless those local amendments met certain requirements; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Glendale finds that a departure from the California Building Standards Code is reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Glendale also finds that after review and consideration of all local amendments contained in the Ordinance, including 409 of 833
2 justifications and analysis of such amendments contained in Exhibits 1 to 3 of the report of the Director of Community Development dated November 04, 2025, all local amendments comply with AB130 in that one or more of the following is met: 1) the amendments are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed by the City and were in effect as of September 30, 2025; 2) the amendments relate to home hardening; 3) the amendments relate to administrative practices resulting in reductions in time to issue a permit, alterations to fees, reductions in cost of internal operation, and/or establishment, alteration, or removal of local programs related to enforcement of building code violations or complaints alleging building code violations; and 4) the amendments are permissible under any other provision of the California Health and Safety Code.
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Glendale, California, does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1.Legislative Findings. Modifications and changes contained in the Ordinance, comply with the requirements and prohibitions of AB130 (amending California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7) for all of the reasons set forth above, which reasons are hereby incorporated, and are required in order to provide specific and greater protections to the public health, safety and welfare than are afforded by the California Building Standards Code due to local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions. The legislative findings for such modifications and changes are made pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code as set forth in the report of the Director of Community Development dated November 04, 2025, and attachments thereto, entitled “Building and Safety Code of the City of Glendale, 2026, Analysis of Amendments to the California Code of Regulations” attached hereto as Exhibit “1” and by this reference incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective on the same date as Ordinance No. , which adopts and amends the California Building Standards Code, as the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026.
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3 SECTION 3.The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the California Building Standards Commission of the State of California.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on the __________ day of ____________, 2025.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
By: ___________________________
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, DR. SUZIE ABAJIAN, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ____________ was adopted by the City Council of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the __________ day of _________________, 2025 and that same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
By: ___________________________
City Clerk
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 1 of 68 GLENDALE BUILDING AND SAFETY CODE, 2026
(Analysis of amendments to the California Code of Regulation) Introduction
The Glendale Building and Safety Code is comprised of nine (9) distinct volumes as follows:
Volume IA: Building Standards (For Commercial and Multi-Family Residential) Volume IB: Residential Standards (For One-and-Two Family Dwellings and Townhouses) Volume IC: Existing Building Standards
Volume ID: Wildland-Urban Interface Standards
Volume II: Plumbing Standards
Volume III: Mechanical Standards
Volume IV: Electrical Standards
Volume V: Housing Standards
Volume VI: Fire Standards
Volume VII: Security Standards
Volume VIII: Commercial and Industrial Property Maintenance Standards Volume IX: Green Building StandardsS
The regulatory requirements contained within the first six (6) volumes and Volume IX contained within the California Code of Regulations (CCR), specifically, portions of Titles 19, 24, and 25. The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) adopted such requirements into the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Existing Building Code, California Wildland-Interface Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, California Fire Code, and California Green Building Standards Code. Adoption and enforcement of the Uniform Housing Code is mandated through the State Housing Law (Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 1.5, Section 17960). The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code was adopted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development as provided for in CCR, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 5, Section 32.
Local adoption of such codes is mandated on January 1, 2026. Prior to such adoption, jurisdictional bodies may amend said codes if such amendments are justified on the basis of a local climatic, local geologic or local topographic condition which makes such amendment(s) necessary.
The following summary compares the proposed amendments for the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code with the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code and discusses the reason and justification for each such amendment. Each amendment is identified by the section number used in the proposed ordinance.
Many of the proposed amendments have been renumbered to match the revised format of the International Codes upon which several of the California codes are based. 412 of 833
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Building Standards
Section IA - 2.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 101.2 Scope.
This amendment is similar to the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed, as the State adopted the International Residential Code.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 3.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 104.2.3.9 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 104.10.2 to match the new code format.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on the use of alternate materials or methods of construction which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section 1A – 4.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 104.2.4.2 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 104.11.5 to match the new code format.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on appeals/slight code modifications which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 5.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.1 Required.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment maintains a requirement for a permit to stripe parking lots. (Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix)
Section IA – 6.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3 Application for permit.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the requirement for a plan review fee to be paid. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 7.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3.1.1 Electric vehicle charging station review process.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative procedures and an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations to facilitate convenient charging of electric vehicles and help reduce the City’s reliance on environmentally damaging fossil fuels. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification A, B, C, and D in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 8.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by City Council in 2005.
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Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3.3 Plan review fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 10.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.5 Expiration.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by city Council in 2005 and establishes the procedures for renewing action on an expired application. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA- 11.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.8 Responsibility of permittee.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clearly establishes the permit applicant's responsibilities in express fashion, rather than reliance upon implicit understanding of same.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA- 12.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 107.3.4 Design professional in responsible charge.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clearly establishes that all construction documents submitted for review shall be prepared by a registered design professional. This amendment also allows the building officials to make a determination to waive the requirement after reviewing the submitted documents and establishes the work is minor in nature.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic - See justification A, B and C in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 13.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the fees to be collected when a permit is issued for which the work has commenced before obtaining the permit.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 14.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 110.3.6 Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspection.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when inspecting lath and gypsum board.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 15.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 110.3.10.1 Structural observation.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 110.3.9.1 to match the new code format. This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when structural observation is required. (Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 16.
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 4 of 68 Chapter 1 Division II, Section 110.7 Re-inspections.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment restores and re-introduces a previous requirement in the building code that allows the Building Official to assess re-inspection fees in cases such as when inspection is called and work is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Residential Standards in Volume IB, Plumbing Standards in Volume II, Mechanical Standards in Volume III, and Electrical Standards in Volume IV of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 17.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 113 BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals and the administrative procedures for the board.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 18.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 114.1 Unlawful acts.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 19.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 114.4 Violation penalties.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures. This amendment is necessary to clarify administrative enforcement procedures, and establishes penalties.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 20.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 115.1 Authority.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to allow the building official to enforce local regulations.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 21.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 115.4 Failure to comply.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment identifies violations as misdemeanors.
(Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 22.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 116.6 Non-compliance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when working with unsafe buildings or structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 23.
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 5 of 68 Chapter 1 Division II, Section 116.7 Vacated Buildings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when working with unsafe buildings or structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 24.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 117 CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 118 to match the new code format. This amendment requires construction sites to be equipped with available toilet facilities.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix Section IA – 25.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 118 ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 119 to match the new code format. This amendment requires trash and debris control for facilities for construction sites,
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 26.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 119 DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 120 to match the new code format. This amendment establishes administrative procedures related to the repair and reconstruction of structures affected by a disaster. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 27.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 120 SANDBLASTING.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 121 to match the new code format. This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding sandblasting activities to protect adjoining property from potential damage due to over spray.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 28.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 202 DEFINITIONS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment adds and clarifies various definitions for terms used within this Chapter. (Justification:
Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 29.
503.2 Construction on contiguous lots under same ownership or occupancy.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes construction requirements for structures constructed on two or more contiguous lots, when such lots are held under common ownership or occupancy. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 30.
[F] 903.2.22 Where required.
This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Fire Safety Standards in Volume VI of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety 417 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 6 of 68 Code. This amendment is an administrative amendment only, for consistency. The [F] indicates the language is copied from the Fire Code for consistency. If such amendment to the Fire Code requires further Justification pursuant to HSC 17958 and / or HSC 18941, such justifications are provided with the other local amendments to Title 24, Part 9 contained within this document. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification A, B, C, and D in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 31.
[F] 906.8 Cabinets.
This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Fire Safety Standards in Volume VI of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is an administrative amendment only, for consistency. The [F] indicates the language is copied from the Fire Code for consistency. If such amendment to the Fire Code requires further Justification pursuant to HSC 17958 and / or HSC 18941, such justifications are provided with the other local amendments to Title 24, Part 9 contained within this document. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification B, C, and D in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 32.
[F] 906.9.1 Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less.
This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Fire Safety Standards in Volume VI of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is an administrative amendment only, for consistency. The [F] indicates the language is copied from the Fire Code for consistency. If such amendment to the Fire Code requires further Justification pursuant to HSC 17958 and / or HSC 18941, such justifications are provided with the other local amendments to Title 24, Part 9 contained within this document. (Justification: Administrative – See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 33.
[F] 907.6.6 Monitoring.
This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Fire Safety Standards in Volume VI of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is an administrative amendment only, for consistency. The [F] indicates the language is copied from the Fire Code for consistency. If such amendment to the Fire Code requires further Justification pursuant to HSC 17958 and / or HSC 18941, such justifications are provided with the other local amendments to Title 24, Part 9 contained within this document. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification B, C, and D in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 34.
[F] 907.9 Certification and Identification of Certificated Systems.
This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Fire Safety Standards in Volume VI of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is an administrative amendment only, for consistency. The [F] indicates the language is copied from the Fire Code for consistency. If such amendment to the Fire Code requires further Justification pursuant to HSC 17958 and / or HSC 18941, such justifications are provided with the other local amendments to Title 24, Part 9 contained within this document. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 35.
1505.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the use of wood roof covering material, and requires other roof coverings to have a Class A rating, or be made of materials meeting the requirements of a Class B roofing assembly. (Justification: Topographic and Climatic– See justification C and D in the attached matrix) 418 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 7 of 68 Section IA – 36.
TABLE 1505.1.
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment eliminates the acceptance of Class C roofing materials. (Justification: Topographic and Climatic– See justification C and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 37.
1505.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland- Urban Interface (WUI).
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered and renamed from Sections 1505.1.3 to match the new code format. This amendment prohibits the use of wood roof covering material, and requires other roof coverings to have a Class A rating, or be made of materials meeting the requirements of a Class B roofing assembly in non-high fire hazard areas.
(Justification: Topographic and Climatic– See justification C and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 38.
Table 1507.3.7 CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE ATTACHMENT.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment changes the minimum number of fasteners for tile roofing material from one fastener to two fasteners per tile even on relatively flat roofs, and increases the minimum side lap requirement for roofing felt. This amendment specifies nailing edge distances to ensure a sturdy connection. This amendment also establishes corrosion resistance characteristics for nails to mitigate water intrusion and water-accelerated corrosion of fastening material which results from heavy rains which occur throughout the local region.
(Justification: Geologic and Climatic – see justification B and C in the attached matrix) Section IA – 39.
1512.6 Roof sheathing.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires existing buildings to be provided with a plywood diaphragm when roofing material is stripped from the structure, if such buildings do not have such a diaphragm, (Justification: Geologic and Topographic– see justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 40.
1613.8 Amendments to ASCE 7.
This amendment is the same as in 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. The provisions of this section shall be permitted as an amendment to the relevant provisions of ASCE 7. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 41.
1613.8.1 Values for Vertical Combinations.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1613.5.1 to match the new code format. This amendment is a revision to Section 12.2.3.1 exception 3 12.12-1 of ASCE 7-10 reference document.
Observed damages to one and two family dwellings of light frame construction after the Northridge Earthquake may have been partially attributed to vertical irregularities common to this type of occupancy and construction. In an effort to improve quality of construction and incorporate lesson learned from studies after the Northridge Earthquake, the proposed modification to ASCE 7-10 Section 12.2.3.1 Exception 3 by limiting the number of stories and height of the structure to two stories will significantly minimize the impact of vertical irregularities and concentration of inelastic behavior from mixed structural systems. 419 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 8 of 68 (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 42.
1613.8.2 Wood Diaphragms.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1613.5.2 to match the new code format. This amendment is a revision to Section 12.11.2.2.3 of ASCE 7-10 reference document.
A joint Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC), Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City Task Force investigated the performance of concrete and masonry construction with flexible wood diaphragm failures after the Northridge earthquake. It was concluded at that time that continuous ties are needed at specified spacing to control cross grain tension in the interior of the diaphragm.
Additionally, there was a need to limit subdiaphragm allowable shear loads to control combined orthogonal stresses within the diaphragm. Recognizing the importance and need to continue the recommendation made by the task force while taking into consideration the improve performances and standards for diaphragm construction today, this proposal increases the continuous tie spacing limit to 40 ft in lieu of 25 ft and to use 75% of the allowable code diaphragm shear to determine the depth of the sub- diaphragm in lieu of the 300 plf and is deemed appropriate and acceptable. Due to the frequency of this type of failure during the past significant earthquakes, various jurisdictions within the Los Angeles region have taken this additional step to prevent roof or floor diaphragms from pulling away from concrete or masonry walls.
(Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 43.
1613.8.3 Structural Separation.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1613.5.3 to match the new code format. This amendment is a revision to Section 12.12.3 equation 12.12-1 of ASCE 7-10 reference document.
The inclusion of the importance factor in this equation has the unintended consequence of reducing the minimum seismic separation distance for important facilities such as hospitals, schools, police and fire stations from adjoining structures. The proposal to omit the importance factor from Equation 12.12-1 will ensure that a safe seismic separation distance is provided. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 44.
1613.9 Seismic design provisions for hillside buildings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1613.7 to match the new code format. This amendment establishes design parameters to mitigate the increased seismic forces which are imparted upon structures located on sloping surfaces.
Due to the difficulty of fire suppression vehicles accessing winding and narrow hillside properties and the probabilities for future earthquakes in the Los Angeles region, this technical amendment is required to address the special needs for buildings constructed on hillside locations. A joint Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and both the Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City Task Force investigated the performance of hillside building failures after the Northridge earthquake.
Numerous hillside failures resulted in loss of life and millions of dollars in damage. These criteria were developed to minimize the damage to these structures and have been in use by both the City and County of Los Angeles for several years with much success.
(Justification: Geologic and Topographic– See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 45.
1613.10 Suspended ceilings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1613.7 to match the new code format. 420 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 9 of 68 This amendment is necessary to address the design of suspended ceilings for seismic loads similar to what is in the current California Building Code. The California Building Code has little to no information regarding the safe design and construction requirements for ceiling suspension systems subject to seismic loads. It is through the experience of prior earthquakes, such as the Northridge Earthquake, that this amendment is proposed so as to minimize the amount of bodily and building damage within the spaces in which this type of ceiling will be installed. This amendment complements ASCE 7-10 Chapter 13 Section
13.5.6.2.2 and the cited reference to ASTM E580. The amended requirements retained herein are a continuation of portions of an amendment adopted during the previous code adoption cycles. (Justification: Geologic– See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 46.
1701.2 Technical specialties
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1701.3 to match the new code format. This amendment establishes administrative procedures and requires complex buildings and structures where special expertise is needed as determined by the building official, the building official may require the work to be observed, inspected or certified by a third party, that has certification or has demonstrated expertise in the identified work.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification B and D in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 47.
1704.2 Special inspections and tests.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment deletes an exception for single family dwellings regarding special inspections. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 48.
1704.6 Structural Observations.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative guidelines to establish consistent structural observation procedures, necessary to provide proper structural observation of critical design features in buildings to ensure that they are constructed in accordance with the designer's parameters, to withstand the seismic forces which may be imparted on buildings within this area. (Justification: Administrative and Geologic– See justification A and B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 49.
1704.6.1 Structural observations for structures.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies an exception regarding structural observation for single family dwellings.
With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, the language in Section 1704.6.1 of the California Building Code would permit many low-rise buildings and structures with complex structural elements to be constructed without the benefit of a structural observation. By requiring a registered design professional to observe the construction, the quality of the observation for major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure will greatly be increased. An exception is provided to permit simple structures and buildings to be excluded. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
(Justification: Geologic – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 50.
1705.3 Concrete construction.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. 421 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 10 of 68 This amendment requires special inspection for concrete with a compressive strength over 2500 psi as our code currently requires. Results from studies after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake indicated that significant damage was attributed to a lack of quality control during construction resulting in poor performance of the building or structure. Therefore, the proposed amendment requires special inspection for concrete with a compressive strength greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 51.
1705.13 Special inspections for seismic resistance.
This amendment is similar to the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1705.12 to match the new code format.
This amendment modifies an exception to require special inspections to detached one-or-two family dwellings located in Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
In southern California, very few detached one- or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane are built as “box-type” structures, especially those in hillside areas. Many steel moment frames or braced frames and/or cantilevered columns within buildings can still be shown as “regular” structures by calculations. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, the language in Sections 1705.12 Item 3 of the California Building Code would permit many detached one- or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane with complex structural elements to be constructed without the benefit of special inspections. By requiring special inspections, the quality of major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure will greatly be increased. (Justification: Geologic – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 52.
1805.4.3 Drainage discharge.
46 This amendment requires site drainage devices, for all concentrated water, to be installed to the satisfaction of the building official and city engineer. This amendment will reduce damage and help prevent injury by requiring that drainage systems be installed to minimum standards established by the building official and the city engineer, thereby providing better control of the effect of concentrated drainage on property.
(Justification: Climatic and Topographic – see justification C and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 53.
1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the use of spread wood footings. No substantiating data has been provided to show that wood foundation systems are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood foundation systems not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result in using wood foundation systems that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic - see justification C in the attached matrix) Section IA – 54.
1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls. 422 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 11 of 68 This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires foundation walls be designed by licensed professionals and deletes references to prescriptive tables which allow plain concrete or excessively slender walls. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is deemed necessary to take precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by following prescriptive design provisions that does not take into consideration the surrounding environment. Plain concrete performs poorly in withstanding the cyclic forces resulting from seismic events. In addition, no substantiating data has been provided to show that under-reinforced foundation walls are effective in resisting seismic loads and may potentially lead to a higher risk of failure. It is important that the benefit and expertise of a registered design professional be obtained to properly analyze the structure and take these issues into consideration.
(Justification: Geologic - see justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 55.
1807.2 Retaining walls.
This amendment is the same as in the 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles. No substantiating data has provided to show that wood foundation systems are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood foundation systems not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications.
The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result in using wood foundation systems that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation or wood-destroying organisms.
(Justification: Geologic - see justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 56.
1807.3.1 Limitations.
This amendment is the same as in the 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code..
This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles. No substantiating data has provided to show that wood foundation systems are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood foundation systems not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications.
The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result in using wood foundation systems that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation or wood-destroying organisms.
(Justification: Geologic - see justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 57.
1809.3 Stepped Footings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies additional reinforcing for stepped footing assigned to higher Seismic Design Category. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, precautionary steps are proposed to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result for under 423 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 12 of 68 reinforced footings located on sloped surfaces. Requiring minimum reinforcement for stepped footings is intended to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event.
(Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 58.
1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment restricts the use of plain concrete in foundations supporting light frame construction. No substantiating data has been provided to show that under-reinforced footings are effective in resisting seismic loads and may potentially lead to a higher risk of failure. Therefore, this proposed amendment requires minimum reinforcement in continuous footings to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, precautionary steps are proposed to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by following prescriptive design provisions for footing that does not take into consideration the surrounding environment. It was important that the benefit and expertise of a registered design professional be obtained to properly analyze the structure and take these issues into consideration.
This amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 59.
TABLE 1809.7 PRESCRIPTIVE FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment restricts the use of plain concrete in foundations supporting light frame construction. No substantiating data has been provided to show that under-reinforced footings are effective in resisting seismic loads and may potentially lead to a higher risk of failure. Therefore, this proposed amendment requires minimum reinforcement in continuous footings to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, precautionary steps are proposed to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by following prescriptive design provisions for footing that does not take into consideration the surrounding environment. It was important that the benefit and expertise of a registered design professional be obtained to properly analyze the structure and take these issues into consideration.
This amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 60.
1809.12 Timber footings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the use of timber footings.
No substantiating data has been provided to show that timber footings are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event, especially while being subjected to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Timber footings, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic event and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by using timber footings 424 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 13 of 68 that experience relatively rapid decay due to the face that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic - See justification B and C in the attached matrix) Section IA – 61.
1810.3.2.4 Timber.
This amendment is similar to the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment prohibits the use of timber footings.
No substantiating data has been provided to show that timber deep foundation is effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effect of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Timber deep foundation, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, has performed very poorly. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic event and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by using timber deep foundation that experience relatively rapid decay due to the face that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic - See justification C in the attached matrix) Section IA – 62.
1905.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, to add sections necessary to address deficiencies in ACI 318, as described in the adoption of Sections IA – 66 through IA- 69. If such amendment to the Building Code requires further Justification pursuant to HSC 17958 and / or HSC 18941, such justifications are provided with the pursuant sub-sections. (Justification: Geologic- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 63.
1905.6 ACI 318 Section 14.1.4.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Sections 1905.1.7 to match the new code. This amendment addresses a deficiency in ACI 318. This proposed amendment requires minimum reinforcement in continuous footings to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 64.
1905.6.3 ACI 318 Section 18.7.5.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1905.1.9 and to address a deficiency in ACI 318. This amendment is intended to carry over critical provisions for the design of concrete columns in moment frames from the legacy 1997 Uniform Building Code. Increased confinement is critical to the integrity of such columns and these modifications ensure that it is provided when certain thresholds are exceeded. (Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 65.
1905.6.4 ACI 318 Section 18.10.4.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1905.6.5 and to address a deficiency in ACI 318. This amendment carries over from the legacy 1997 Uniform Building Code a critical provision for the design of concrete shear walls. It 425 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 14 of 68 essentially limits the use of very highly gravity-loaded walls in being included in the seismic load resisting system, since their failure could have catastrophic effect on the building. (Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 66.
1905.6.5 ACI 318 Section 18.12.6.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1905.1.11 and to address a deficiency in ACI 318. This amendment was incorporated in the code based on observations from the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Rebar placed in very thin concrete topping slabs have been observed in some instances to have popped out of the slab due to insufficient concrete coverage. This modification ensures that critical boundary and collector reinforcing bars are placed in sufficiently thick topping slab to prevent buckling of such reinforcements. (Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 67.
2113.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. It defines the requirements for a partial repair of an existing masonry chimney. (Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 68.
2304.10.2 Fastener Requirements.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the use of staples as fasteners to resist or transfer seismic forces and shall not be permitted without being substantiated by cyclic testing. Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the expected higher level of performance on buildings and structures, this proposed local amendment limit the use of staple fasteners in resisting or transferring seismic forces. In September 2007, limited cyclic testing data was provided to the ICC Los Angeles Chapter Structural Code Committee showing that stapled wood structural shear panels do not exhibit the same behavior as the nailed wood structural shear panels. The test results of the stapled wood structural shear panels appeared much lower in strength and drift than the nailed wood structural shear panel test results.
Therefore, the use of staples as fasteners to resist or transfer seismic forces shall not be permitted without being substantiated by cyclic testing.
(Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 69.
2304.10.3.1 Quality of nails.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
The overdriving of nails into the structural wood panel still remains a concern when pneumatic nail guns are used for wood structural panel shear wall nailing. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8-inch thick plywood during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The use of clipped head nails as allowed in Table A1 of AFPA SDPWS footnote referencing to ASTM F1667, continues to be restricted from being used in wood structural panel shear walls where the minimum nail head size must be maintained in order to minimize nails from pulling through sheathing materials.
Clipped or mechanically driven nails used in wood structural panel shear wall construction were found to perform much less in previous wood structural panel shear wall testing done at the University of California Irvine. The existing test results indicated that, under cyclic loading, the wood structural panel shear walls were less energy absorbent and less ductile. The panels reached ultimate load capacity and failed at substantially less lateral deflection than those using same size hand-driven nails. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake. (Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) 426 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 15 of 68 Section IA – 70.
2304.12.2.8 Wood used in retaining walls and cribs.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
To address a design deficiency not addressed in the base code. No substantiating data has been provided to show that wood used in retaining or crib walls are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effect of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood used in retaining or crib walls, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic event and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by using wood in retaining or crib walls that experience relatively rapid decay due to the face that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. (Justification: Geologic - See justification B and C in the attached matrix) Section IA – 71.
2305.4 Hold-down connectors.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires seismic hold-down connectors to be designed based on cyclic load values, or 75 percent of non-cyclic load values. Additionally, steel plate washers are required when connection involves wood framing members. ICC-ES AC 155 Acceptance Criteria for Hold-downs (Tie-Downs) Attached to Wood Members is widely used to establish allowable values for hold-down connectors in evaluation reports. AC 155 uses monotonic loading to establish allowable values. Yet, cyclic and dynamic forces imparted on buildings and structures by seismic activity cause more damage than equivalent forces that are applied in a monotonic manner. However, the engineering, regulatory and manufacturing industries have not reached consensus on the appropriate cyclic or dynamic testing protocols. This condition is expected to continue for some time. In the interim, this proposed amendment continues to limit the allowable capacity to 75% of the evaluation report value to provide an additional factor of safety for statically tested anchorage devices. Steel plate washers will reduce the additional damage that can result when hold-down connectors are fastened to wood framing members. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 72.
2306.2 Wood-frame diaphragms.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment disallows the use of higher allowable (horizontal) diaphragm shear stress based on numerical calculation, and requires the use of unit shear strength values as specified by the Code. The Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the damages to buildings and structures during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake recommended reducing allowable shear values in wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms that are not substantiated by cyclic testing. That recommendation was consistent with a report to the Governor from the Seismic Safety Commission of the State of California recommending that code requirements be "more thoroughly substantiated with testing.” The allowable shear values for wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms fastened with staples are based on monotonic testing and does not take into consideration that earthquake forces load shear wall or diaphragm in a repeating and fully reversible manner.
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 16 of 68 In September 2007, limited cyclic testing was conducted by a private engineering firm to determine if wood structural panels fastened with staples would exhibit the same behavior as the wood structural panels fastened with common nails. The test result revealed that wood structural panel fastened with staples appeared to be much lower in strength and stiffness than wood structural panels fastened with common nails. It was recommended that the use of staples as fasteners for wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms not be permitted to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E and F unless it can be substantiated by cyclic testing.
Furthermore, the cities and county within the Los Angeles region has taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of shear walls and diaphragms designed for high levels of seismic forces by requiring wood sheathing be applied directly over the framing members and prohibiting the use of panels placed over gypsum sheathing. This proposed amendment is intended to prevent the undesirable performance of nails when gypsum board softens due to cyclic earthquake displacements and the nail ultimately does not have any engagement in a solid material within the thickness of the gypsum board. (Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 73.
2306.3 Wood-frame shear walls.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment disallows the use of higher allowable diaphragm shear stress based on numerical calculation, and requires the use of unit shear strength values as specified by the Code. This amendment also limits the minimum thickness of wood structural panel sheathing and establishes minimum nail spacing requirements. This amendment is necessary because unit shear strength values specified in the Code are based on actual cyclic tests, thereby providing a more reliable design strength. Furthermore, review of actual damage caused by recent earthquakes has revealed that diaphragms sheathed with thinner wood structural panels performed poorly, and may have contributed to increased structural damage. (Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 74.
2307.2 Wood-frame shear walls.
This amendment is the same as in the 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This proposed amendment continues the previous amendment adopted during the 2010 code adoption cycle.
The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on stapled nail fasteners used in wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code. (Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 75.
TABLE 2308.10.1 WALL BRACING REQUIREMENTS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code to address a design deficiency not addressed in the base code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.1 to match the new code format. During the Northridge Earthquake, 3/8” thick, 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers 428 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 17 of 68 Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake. (Justification: Geologic See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 76.
2308.10.5.1 Alternative braced wall (ABW).
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.5.1 to match the new code format. During the Northridge Earthquake, 3/8” thick, 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake. (Justification: Geologic See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 77.
Figure 2308.10.5.1 ALTERNATE BRACED WALL PANEL (ABW).
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.5.1 to match the new code format. During the Northridge Earthquake, 3/8” thick, 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake. (Justification: Geologic See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 78.
Figure 2308.10.5.2 Portal frame with hold-downs (PFH).
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.5.2 to match the new code format.
During the Northridge Earthquake, 3/8” thick, 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow.
This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 79.
Figure 2308.10.5.2 PORTAL FRAME WITH HOLD-DOWNS (PFH).
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.5.2 to match the new code format.
During the Northridge Earthquake, 3/8” thick, 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during 429 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 18 of 68 the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow.
This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 80.
2308.10.8.1 Foundation requirements.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.8.1 to match the new code format.
This amendment requires interior braced walls (shear walls) to be supported by continuous foundations, thereby ensuring a substantial means of transferring loads to the supporting material.
With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, interior walls can easily be called upon to resist over half of the seismic loading imposed on simple buildings or structures.
Without a continuous foundation to support the braced wall line, seismic loads would be transferred through other elements such as non-structural concrete slab floors, wood floors, etc. The proposed change is to limit the use of the exception to structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B or C where lower seismic demands are expected. Requiring interior braced walls be supported by continuous foundations is intended to reduce or eliminate the poor performance of buildings or structures. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles. (Justification: Geologic See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 81.
2308.10.9 Attachment of sheathing.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.9 to match the new code format.
This amendment eliminates a provision which would otherwise allow reduced nailing of floor diaphragm sheathing when wood structural panel floors are glued to joists. This proposed amendment is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands placed on buildings or structure in this region. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake. (Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 82.
3101.1 Scope.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment is based on similar code provision adopted into the 2021 Edition of the International Building Code. It is intended to assist code officials address the environmental impact of unused materials, reduce consumption of traditional raw materials, minimize non-industrial waste, and ensure minimum design and safety standards associated with the repurposing of existing intermodal shipping containers as buildings or structures or component of buildings and structures are achieved. (Justification: Administrative and Topographic - See justification A and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 83.
3102 Enclosure; required characteristic.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 3109.4.4.3 to match the new code format.
This amendment modifies the requirements for swimming pool enclosures in a hillside location. (Justification: Topographic see justification D in the attached matrix) 430 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 19 of 68 Section IA – 84.
3102.2.1 Membrane Structures Used as Shade Covers for Specific Uses.
This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Fire Safety Standards in Volume VI of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is an administrative amendment only, for consistency. This amendment will help expedite Building and Safety’s plan review process. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification A and D in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 85.
3102.6.2 Membrane less than 20 feet (6096 mm).
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment codifies conditions of approvals for a building code modification to allow membranes less than 20 feet above finish floor. This amendment will help expedite Building and Safety’s plan review process.
(Justification: Administrative and Topographic - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 86.
3109.2 California swimming pool safety act (statewide)
This amendment is similar to the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 3109.4.4.2 to match the new title and code format. This amendment modifies the requirements for swimming pool alarms at residences in hillside locations. This amendment requires the plan review and permitting of swimming pool alarms on a case-by-case basis to ensure that the proposed swimming pool alarm design meets the intent of the code, given the remoteness and topographical conditions surrounding the residence and or pool location. (Justification: Topographic see justification D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 87.
3114 Intermodal Shipping Containers.
This amendment is similar to the 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, This amendment is based on similar code provision adopted into the 2021 Edition of the International Building Code. It is intended to assist code officials address the environmental impact of unused materials, reduce consumption of traditional raw materials, minimize non-industrial waste, and ensure minimum design and safety standards associated with the repurposing of existing intermodal shipping containers as buildings or structures or component of buildings and structures are achieved. (Justification: Administrative and Topographic - See justification A and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 88.
3202.1.2.1 Change of use/occupancy.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes additional requirements for work to existing structures below grade within the public right of way which is not addressed in the 2016 California Building Code. (Justification: Administrative and Topographic - See justifications A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 89.
3202.3.2 Windows, architectural features and mechanical equipment.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the encroachment of balconies into the public right-of-way. (Justification: Administrative - See justifications A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 90.
3203 PROJECTIONS INTO ALLEYS.
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 20 of 68 This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes additional requirements for work below grade and above grade within the public right-of-way of alleys.
This amendment prohibits part of any structure or appendage to project into any alley with an exception of footings located at least 8 feet below grade may project no more than 12 inches. (Justification: Administrative and Topographic - See justifications A and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 91.
3303.8 Storm water drainage and retention during demolition.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations and contributes to current states mandated storm water drainage and retention objectives during construction.
This amendment is necessary to clarify storm water drainage and retention as mandated by the state shall also be provided during the demolition phase of construction. (Justification: Administrative, Climatic, Topographic - See justification A in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 92.
3306.2 Walkways.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the construction of protective walkways adjacent to construction sites.
(Justification: Administrative See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 93.
3306.9.1 Shoring.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the construction of shoring to protect the public right-of-way.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 94.
3306.10 Protection of sidewalk excavations.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding excavations within the public right-of- way or other public property.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 95.
3306.11 Protection of obstructions.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the placement of protective barriers to prevent accidents resulting from excavations or obstructions within the public right-of-way. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 96.
3308.3 Street Use Permits.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the use of the public right-of-way. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 97.
3308.4 Mixing mortar on public property.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. 432 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 21 of 68 This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the use of public property to mix mortar, concrete or similar material.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 98.
Appendix I PATIO COVERS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adopts Appendix Chapter I which permits patio covers meeting the requirements of the appendix section to be designed for different loads than the residence to which it is accessory. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 99.
Appendix I 505.1 Design loads.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the installation of any solar energy systems on patio covers designed by this section.
(Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 100.
Appendix J. GRADING.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes grading standards for the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code by adopting and amending Appendix Chapter J of the 2025 California Building Code (CBC). In general, the basic grading standards are similar, but not identical, to previous standards. Local amendments are proposed where such amendments are deemed necessary to provide adequate protection from personal injury and property protection due to specific local conditions. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications E, F, G and H in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 101.
Appendix J101.1 Scope.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies the scope of the Glendale Building and Safety Code pertaining to grading. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 102.
Appendix J101.3 Hazards.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds administrative standards to regulate the manner in which hazardous grading conditions must be addressed.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 103.
Appendix J101.4 Safety precautions.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds administrative standards to establish minimum standards which are necessary to ensure that grading operations are conducted in a safe manner, and establishes the authority for the building official to require a property owner to correct and/or abate unacceptable grading conditions.
This amendment also identifies areas of the City that are subject to specific hillside grading standards. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 104.
Appendix J101.5 Protection of utilities.
433 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 22 of 68 This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds administrative standards to establish the permittee’s responsibility related to protection of utilities during all grading operations. Such express responsibility is not contained within the model International Building Code (IBC).
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 105.
Appendix J101.6 Protection of adjacent property.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds administrative standards to establish the permittee’s responsibility related to protection of adjacent property during all grading operations. Such express responsibility is not contained within the model International Building Code (IBC).
(Justification: Administrative – See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 106.
Appendix J101.7 Storm water control measures.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds administrative standards and construction standards to establish the permittee’s responsibility related to control of storm water contamination. This amendment ensures that grading operations are conducted in a manner that is consistent with mandatory requirements under regional and federal storm water protection statutes.
(Justification: Administrative and Climatic - See justifications E and G in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 107.
Appendix J101.8 Conditions of approval.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds administrative standards to establish standard conditions of approval for all grading permits.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.
Section IA – 108.
Appendix J101.9 Rules and regulations.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds administrative standards to establish standard rules and regulations that apply to the issuance of all grading permits. This amendment establishes the preemptive application of more restrictive standards when multiple, conflicting standards exist. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 109.
Appendix J102 DEFINITIONS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds and clarifies various definitions for terms used within Appendix Chapter J. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 110.
Appendix J103.1 Permits required.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds and modifies administrative standards pertaining to permit requirements for grading operations.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) 434 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 23 of 68 Section IA – 111.
Appendix J103.2 Exemptions.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds and modifies the types of projects which are exempt from grading permit requirements. In general, the types of grading projects for which a grading permit is not required are similar to exempted projects under the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 112.
Appendix J103.3 Unpermitted grading.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative standards, including the permittee’s responsibility, pertaining to grading operations that are performed which exceed the scope of a validly issued grading permit. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 113.
Appendix J103.4 Grading fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative standards necessary to determine fees that are associated with grading plan check and grading permit issuance. Furthermore, this amendment establishes said fees by resolution of the City Council.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 114.
Appendix J103.5 Bonds and insurance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes various administrative standards related to grading bonds that are required as a condition of permit issuance.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 115.
Appendix J104.2 Grading plan requirements.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative requirements related to information required on grading plans. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 116.
Appendix J104.2.1 Grading designation.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative and technical standards related to grading plan requirements for projects that are located within hillside areas (mountainous terrain) or exceeding 5,000 cubic yards in all other areas. Projects that are located within hillside areas or which exceed 5,000 cubic yards shall comply with “engineered grading” standards.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications E, F, G and H in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 117.
Appendix J104.2.2 Regular grading requirements.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative and technical standards related to grading plan requirements for projects that are not located within hillside areas (mountainous terrain) or involve less than 5,000 cubic yards in all other areas. Projects that are not located within hillside areas and which involve less 435 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 24 of 68 than 5,000 cubic yards shall comply with “regular grading” standards. This amendment also clarifies a licensed professional shall prepare such grading plans for projects which slope of grade exceeds 3:1. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic and Topographic – See justifications E, F, G and H in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 118.
Appendix J104.2.3 Engineered grading requirements.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative and technical standards related to grading plan requirements for projects that are located within hillside areas (mountainous terrain) or exceeding 5,000 cubic yards in all other areas. Projects that are located within hillside areas or which exceed 5,000 cubic yards shall comply with “engineered grading” standards.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications E, F, G and H in the attached matrix)
Section IA – 119.
Appendix J104.3 Geotechnical engineering and engineering geology report.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment identifies that a geotechnical report shall be required on all projects requiring a grading permit.
This amendment establishes minimum requirements for information that is to be included in soils engineering and engineering geology reports, by adding additional requirements beyond what is required under the 2025 California Building Code (CBC).
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications E, F, G and H in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 120.
Appendix J104.4 Liquefaction study.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes parameters to identify when a liquefaction study is required. These amended standards are consistent with state-mandated requirements associated with the California Seismic Hazard Map Act.
(Justification: Geologic and Topographic - See justifications F and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 121.
Appendix J104.5 Slope failure reports.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes minimum requirements for information that is to be included in slope failure reports, by adding additional requirements that are deficient in the 2025 California Building Code (CBC).
Slope failure report requirements will be based on the classification of the failure, as either a Class I, Class II or Class III slope failure as defined in Appendix J. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 122.
Appendix J104.6 Permit issuance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes various administrative standards related to the issuance of grading permits. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 123.
Appendix J105.3 Field engineer.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the field engineer for all grading projects. 436 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 25 of 68 (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 124.
Appendix J105.4 Geotechnical engineer.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the soils engineer for all grading projects. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 125.
Appendix J105.5 Engineering geologist.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the engineering geologist for all grading projects.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 126.
Appendix J105.6 Permittee.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the permittee for all grading projects. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 127.
Appendix J105.7 Building official.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the authority of the building official, and identifies various stages of grading inspection activity that are generally required for, and must be approved for, all grading projects. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 128.
Appendix J105.8 Notification of noncompliance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the field engineer, the soils engineer and the engineering geologist in reporting any observation that work is not being performed in conformance with the approved grading plans.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 129.
Appendix J105.9 Transfer of responsibility.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the permittee’s responsibility in identifying changes in responsibility when there is a change in the field engineer, the soils engineer or the engineering geologist. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 130.
Appendix J105.10 Non-inspected grading
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment expressly prohibits any person from owning, using, occupying or maintaining any grading which is not authorized by a grading permit and an approved grading plan. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 131.
Appendix J105.11 Routine field inspections and reports. 437 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 26 of 68 This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes various administrative standards pertaining to grading inspection reports. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 132.
Appendix J105.12 Completion of work.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes various administrative requirements related to final plans and technical reports that shall be submitted to the building official upon completion of all grading projects. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 133.
Appendix J105.13 Notification of completion.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the permittee to notify the building official of completion of grading operations.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 134.
Appendix J105.14 Change of ownership.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the property owner to secure a new grading permit when property ownership changes.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 135.
Appendix J106.1 Maximum cut slope.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the maximum permissible slope for grading projects that involve cut slopes. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 136.
Appendix J106.2 Drainage.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes drainage parameters to ensure the proper disposal of excess storm water from a site.
(Justification: Climatic and Topographic - See justifications G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 137.
Appendix J107.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes general provisions applicable to the placement of fill material on a site. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 138.
Appendix J107.2 Surface preparation.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes specific requirements pertaining to the proper surface preparation of a site prior to the placement of fill material.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 139.
Appendix J107.3 Benching.
438 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 27 of 68 This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes general provisions applicable to the construction of bench cuts within the supporting surface beneath certain fill slopes to increase stability. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 140.
Appendix J107.6 Maximum slope.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the maximum permissible slope for grading projects that involve fill slopes. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 141.
Appendix J107.7 Slopes to receive fill.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes a minimum setback for certain fill slopes from the top edge of a slope, when such fill is placed above an existing slope.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic – See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 142.
Appendix J107.8 Inspection of fill
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes minimum inspection and observation responsibilities for the soils engineer during the placement of fill material.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 143.
Appendix J107.9 Testing of fills.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes minimum soil testing requirements for grading activities that involve the placement of fill material.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 144.
Appendix J108 SETBACKS AND RETAINING WALLS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes standards related to setbacks for graded slopes and retaining walls relative to both the top and/or toe of a graded slope in relationship to property lines or structures. This amendment also establishes specific requirements that are applicable to the design, construction and inspection of retaining walls and crib walls that are intended to retain earth material. Additionally, this amendment authorizes the building official to approve an alternate setback dimension from a graded slope and authorizes the building official to require an investigation and recommendation from a qualified soils engineer or engineering geologist.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 145.
Appendix J109.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes general requirements pertaining to drainage facilities associated with sites which will involve grading activities.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 146.
Appendix J109.3 Interceptor drains and overflow protection. 439 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 28 of 68 This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes drainage requirements that are specifically associated with interceptor drains and overflow protection.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 147.
Appendix J109.5 Disposal.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes specific requirements to regulate the disposal of concentrated storm water that is collected by drainage facilities that are constructed as part of an approved grading plan. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic – See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 148.
Appendix J110.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes general requirements to control erosion of graded slopes. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 149.
Appendix J111 REFERENCED STANDARDS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment identifies referenced standards that are applicable to the proper design, construction and inspection of grading projects.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 150.
Appendix J112 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) COMPLIANCE.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section J113 to match the new code format.
This amendment establishes minimum standards that apply to all grading and construction related projects to comply with statutorily mandated requirements associated with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) 440 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 29 of 68 Volume IB
Residential Standards
Section 1B – 2.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R104.2.2.7 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on appeals/slight code modifications which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 3.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R104.2.3.2 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on the use of alternate materials or methods of construction which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 4.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R104.3.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in flood hazard areas.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment is necessary to be consistent with building code language. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 5.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R105.3 Application for permit. 441 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 30 of 68 This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the requirement for a plan review fee to be paid. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 6.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R105.3.1.1 Small residential rooftop solar energy system review process.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment is necessary to be consistent with the State’s Assembly Bill 2188 and to establish administrative regulations and provide an expedited, streamlined review process for the permitting and installation of small rooftop solar energy systems as adopted by Ordinance 5937. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification A, B, C, and D in the attached matrix.)
Section IB – 7.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by City Council in 2005.
(Justification: Administrative – See justification A in the attached matrix) 442 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 30 of 68 443 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 31 of 68 Section IB – 8.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R105.3.3 Plan review fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 9.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R105.5 Expiration.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by city Council in 2005 and establishes the procedures for renewing action on an expired application. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB- 10.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R105.8 Responsibility of permittee.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clearly establishes the permit applicant's responsibilities in express fashion, rather than reliance upon implicit understanding of same.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 11.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R106.3.4 Deferred submittals.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017 and 2020 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2017 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2017 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment provides portions of design work to be deferred and submitted within a specified period.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 12.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the fees to be collected when a permit is issued for which the work has commenced before obtaining the permit.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 13.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R109.1.5.4 Structural observation.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when structural observation is required.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 444 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 31 of 68 445 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 32 of 68 Section IB – 14.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R109.1.5.5 Sound transmission control.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when inspecting lath and gypsum board.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 15.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R109.5 Reinspections.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment restores and re-introduces a previous requirement in the building code that allows the Building Official to assess re-inspection fees in cases such as when inspection is called and work is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA, Plumbing Standards in Volume II, Mechanical Standards in Volume III, and Electrical Standards in Volume IV of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 16.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R112 BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals and the administrative procedures for the board.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 17.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R113.1 Unlawful acts.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 18.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R113.4 Violation penalties.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures. This amendment is necessary to clarify administrative enforcement procedures, and establishes penalties
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 19.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R114.1 Authority.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to allow the building official to enforce local regulations.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 446 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 32 of 68 447 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 33 of 68 Section IB – 20.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R114.4 Failure to comply.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment identifies violations as misdemeanors.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 21.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R115 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when working with unsafe buildings or structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 22.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R116 CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires construction sites to be equipped with available toilet facilities. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 23.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R117 ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires trash and debris control for facilities for construction sites. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 24.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R118 DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative procedures related to the repair and reconstruction of structures affected by a disaster.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 25.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R119 SANDBLASTING.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding sandblasting activities to protect adjoining property from potential damage due to over spray. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 448 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 33 of 68 449 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 34 of 68 Section IB - 26.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R120 PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment provides for the protection of pedestrians during construction. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 27.
R301.1.3.1 California licensed architect or engineer.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment require all construction documents submitted for permit shall be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer with the exception when the building official determines, based upon a review of the construction documents submitted, that the scope of work is minor in nature. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IB - 28.
R301.1.3.2 Woodframe structures.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment require all construction documents submitted for permit shall be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer with the exception when the building official determines, based upon a review of the construction documents submitted, that the scope of work is minor in nature. (Justification: Geologic – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB - 29.
R301.1.3.3 Structures other than woodframe.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment require all construction documents submitted for permit shall be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer with the exception when the building official determines, based upon a review of the construction documents submitted, that the scope of work is minor in nature. (Justification: Geologic – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB - 30.
R301.1.5 Seismic design provisions for buildings constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope).
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits non-engineered wood frame construction on a steep slope greater than 3 to 1. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IB - 31.
Table R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA.
This table is similar to the table in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code with some updates.
This table establishes the design criteria for the application of the California Residential Code to the regional climatic and geographic conditions that exist in the City of Glendale. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix.) 450 of 833
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R301.2.2.6 Irregular buildings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment expands the definition of an irregular building by eliminating the exceptions. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IB - 33.
R301.2.2.11 Anchorage of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment limits the prescriptive equipment anchorage design weight to a maximum of 400 pounds and a maximum center of gravity height of 4 feet above the floor or attic level or when the equipment weight is 20 lbs maximum or when the distributed system weight is limited to 5 lbs/ft without engineered design. Requirements from ASCE 7 and the California Building Code would permit equipment weighing up to 400 lbs. with center of gravity height 4 feet or less above the floor or attic level or when the equipment weight is 20 lbs maximum or when the distributed system weight is limited to 5 lbs/ft without engineering design. Where equipment exceeds these requirements, it is the intent of this proposed amendment that a registered design professional be required to analyze the equipment anchorage. (Justification: Geologic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IB – 34.
R302.1.1 Construction on contiguous lots under same ownership or occupancy.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes construction requirements for structures constructed on two or more contiguous lots, when such lots are held under common ownership or occupancy. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 35.
R308.1 Address identification.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 36.
R309 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification B, C, and D in the attached matrix.) 452 of 833
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R310.6 Power source.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification A, B, C, and D in the attached matrix.)
Section IB – 38.
R401.1 Application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment prohibits the use of wood foundations. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic – See justification B and C in the attached matrix) Section IB – 39.
R401.4 Soils test.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment codifies conditions of approvals for a building code modification for small projects less than 500 square feet in size. This amendment will also help expedite Building and Safety’s plan review process.
(Justification: Geologic – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 40.
Section R401.5 Grading.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, and Topographic: – See justification E, F, G, and H in the attached matrix)
Section IB – 41.
R402.1 Wood Foundation.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. Additionally, the local region is in an area with a very temperate climate, which is not subject to frequent ground freezing. As a combined result of constant moisture and soil which does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms, wood footings experience relatively rapid decay. This amendment will mitigate the detrimental affect of such organisms by prohibiting the use of wood foundations. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic - See justification B and C in the attached matrix) 454 of 833
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R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, and D2.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires all interior braced wall panels in buildings be supported on continuous footings. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 43.
Figure R403.1(2) PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION BASEMENT WALL SECTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. Additionally, the local region is in an area with a very temperate climate, which is not subject to frequent ground freezing. As a combined result of constant moisture and soil which does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms, wood footings experience relatively rapid decay. This amendment will mitigate the detrimental affect of such organisms by prohibiting the use of wood foundations. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic - See justification B and C in the attached matrix) Section IB - 44.
Figure R403.1(3) PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION CRAWL SPACE SECTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. Additionally, the local region is in an area with a very temperate climate, which is not subject to frequent ground freezing. As a combined result of constant moisture and soil which does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms, wood footings experience relatively rapid decay. This amendment will mitigate the detrimental affect of such organisms by prohibiting the use of wood foundations. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic - See justification Band C in the attached matrix) Section IB – 45.
R403.1.3.6 Isolated concrete footings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment allows the use of plain concrete footings without reinforcing only in projects located in Seismic Design Category A,B or C.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) 456 of 833
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R403.1.5 Slope.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies additional reinforcing for stepped footing assigned to higher Seismic Design Category. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, precautionary steps are proposed to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result for under reinforced footings located on sloped surfaces. Requiring minimum reinforcement for stepped footings is intended to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 47.
R404.2 Wood foundation wall.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment essentially prohibits the use of spread wood footings. Additionally, the local region is in an area with a very temperate climate, which is not subject to frequent ground freezing.
As a combined result of constant moisture and soil which does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms, wood footings experience relatively rapid decay. This amendment will mitigate the detrimental affect of such organisms by prohibiting the use of wood foundations.
(Justification: Geologic and Climatic - See justification B and C in the attached matrix) Section IB – 48.
R501.1 Application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. There is no limitation for weight of mechanical and plumbing fixtures and equipment in the California Residential Code. It is the intent of this proposed amendment that a registered design professional be required to analyze if the floor/attic/structure support is adequate and structurally sound. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 49.
R503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes prescriptive requirements for openings greater than 4 feet without engineering.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) 458 of 833
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FIGURE R503.2.4 OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes prescriptive requirements for openings greater than 4 feet without engineering.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 51.
R503.3 Particleboard.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment prohibits the use of particle board diaphragms. This amendment is necessary because the severe lateral ground displacement that is frequently experienced throughout the local region results in very strong lateral forces on buildings. Investigations after the Northridge earthquake revealed that this material performed poorly as a lateral force-resisting element. (Justification: Geologic- see justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 52.
TABLE R602.3(1) FASTENING SCHEDULE.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the use of staples as fasteners for wood structural panel walls to resist high seismic forces.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 53.
TABLE R602.3(2) ALTERNATE ATTACHMENTS TO TABLE R602.3(1).
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the use of staples as fasteners for wood structural panel walls to resist high seismic forces.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 54.
R602.3.2 Top plate.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment eliminates the use of single top plate construction to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of shear wall systems for building and structures subject to high seismic loads.
The performance of modern day braced wall panel construction is directly related to an adequate load path extending from the roof diaphragm to the foundation system. A single top plate is likely to be over nailed due to the nailing requirements at a rafter, stud, top plate splice, and braced wall panel edge in a single location. In addition, notching on a single top plate for plumbing, ventilation and electrical wiring may reduce the load transfer capacity of the plate without proper detailing. Majority of buildings and structures designed and built per the California Residential Code with a single top plate may not need structural observation and special inspections. The potential construction mistakes mentioned above could not be caught and corrected by knowledgeable engineers and inspectors, and could jeopardize structural performance of buildings and structures located in high seismic areas. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 55.
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 40 of 68 TABLE R602.3.2 SINGLE TOP PLATE SPLICE CONNECTION DETAILS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment eliminates the use of single top plate construction to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of shear wall systems for building and structures subject to high seismic loads.
The performance of modern day braced wall panel construction is directly related to an adequate load path extending from the roof diaphragm to the foundation system. A single top plate is likely to be over nailed due to the nailing requirements at a rafter, stud, top plate splice, and braced wall panel edge in a single location. In addition, notching on a single top plate for plumbing, ventilation and electrical wiring may reduce the load transfer capacity of the plate without proper detailing. Majority of buildings and structures designed and built per the California Residential Code with a single top plate may not need structural observation and special inspections. The potential construction mistakes mentioned above could not be caught and corrected by knowledgeable engineers and inspectors, and could jeopardize structural performance of buildings and structures located in high seismic areas. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 56.
R602.10.2.3 Minimum number of braced wall panels.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This proposed amendment is consistent with an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles for the California Building Code. Plywood shear walls with high aspect ratio experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. This amendment specifies a minimum braced wall length to meet an aspect ratio consistent with other sections of the Residential Code as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 57.
TABLE R602.10.3(3) BRACING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment is also consistent with an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles for the California Building Code.
Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the expected higher level of performance on buildings and structures, this amendment increases the length and limits the location where shear walls sheathed with lath, plaster or gypsum board are used in multi-level buildings. In addition, shear walls sheathed with other materials are prohibited in Seismic Design Category D0, D1 and D2 to be consistent with the design limitation for similar shear walls found in the California Building Code. The poor performance of such shear walls in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake was investigated by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Task Force and formed the basis for this proposed amendment. Considering that shear walls sheathed with lath, plaster or gypsum board are less ductile than steel moment frames or wood structural panel shear walls, the cities and county of the Los Angeles region has taken the necessary measures to limit the potential structural damage that may be caused by the use of such walls at the lower level of multi-level building that are subject to higher levels of seismic loads.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) 461 of 833
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TABLE R602.10.4 BRACING METHODS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment is also consistent with an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles for the California Building Code.
3/8” thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
In September 2007, limited cyclic testing was conducted by a private engineering firm to determine if wood structural panels fastened with staples would exhibit the same behavior as the wood structural panels fastened with common nails. The test result revealed that wood structural panel fastened with staples appeared to be much lower in strength and stiffness than wood structural panels fastened with common nails. It was recommended that the use of staples as fasteners for wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms not be permitted to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D0, D1 and D2 unless it can be substantiated by cyclic testing. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 59.
TABLE R602.10.5 MINIMUM LENGTH OF BRACE WALL PANELS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment is also consistent with an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles for the California Building Code.
3/8” thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. High aspect ratio shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) 463 of 833
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FIGURE R602.10.6.1 METHOD ABW-ALTERNATE BRACED WALL PANEL.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. 3/8” thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow.
This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 61.
FIGURE R602.10.6.2 METHOD PFH: PORTAL FRAME WITH HOLD-DOWNS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. 3/8” thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow.
This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 62.
FIGURE R602.10.6.4 METHOD CS-PF – CONTINUOUSLY SHEATHED PORTAL FRAME PANEL CONSTRUCTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. 3/8” thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow.
This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 63.
R606.4.4 Parapet walls.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies the requirement by adding the word “or”. This addition will prevent the use of unreinforced parapets in Seismic Design Category D0, D1 or D2. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) 465 of 833
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R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement of requirements for masonry elements.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
Reinforcement using longitudinal wires for buildings and structures located in high seismic areas are deficient and not as ductile as deformed rebar. Having vertical reinforcement closer to the ends of masonry walls help to improve the seismic performance of masonry buildings and structures. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 65.
R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides a reference to Section R503.2.4 for the prescriptive requirements for openings greater than 4 feet. Section R802 of the Code does not provide any prescriptive criteria to limit the maximum roof opening size nor does Section R803 provide any details to address the issue of shear transfer near larger roof openings. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is important to ensure that a complete load path is provided to reduce or eliminate potential damages caused by seismic forces. Requiring blocking with metal ties around larger roof openings and limiting opening size is consistent with the requirements of Section R301.2.2.2.5. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 66.
902.1 Roof assemblies.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment eliminates the acceptance of Class C roofing materials. (Justification: Topographic and Climatic– see justification C and D in the attached matrix) Section IB – 67.
R902.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the use of wood roof covering material, and requires other roof coverings to have a Class A rating, or be made of materials meeting the requirements of a Class B roofing assembly in non-high fire hazard areas.
(Justification: Topographic and Climatic– See justification C and D in the attached matrix) Section IB – 68.
R902.4 Rooftop-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels and modules.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment is consistent with Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code to eliminate the acceptance of Class C roofing assembly.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic and Climatic- See justification A, B and C attached matrix) 467 of 833
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 44 of 68 Section IB – 69.
R905.3.8 Application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment changes the minimum number of fasteners for tile roofing material from one fastener to two fasteners per tile even on relatively flat roofs, and increases the minimum side lap requirement for roofing felt. This amendment specifies nailing edge distances to ensure a sturdy connection. This amendment also establishes corrosion resistance characteristics for nails to mitigate water intrusion and water-accelerated corrosion of fastening material which results from heavy rains which occur throughout the local region.
(Justification: Geologic and Climatic- See justification A attached matrix) Section IB – 70.
TABLE R905.3.8 CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE ATTACHEMENT.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment changes the minimum number of fasteners for tile roofing material from one fastener to two fasteners per tile even on relatively flat roofs, and increases the minimum side lap requirement for roofing felt. This amendment specifies nailing edge distances to ensure a sturdy connection. This amendment also establishes corrosion resistance characteristics for nails to mitigate water intrusion and water-accelerated corrosion of fastening material which results from heavy rains which occur throughout the local region.
(Justification: Geologic and Climatic- See justification A attached matrix) Section IB – 71.
R907.6 Structural fire-resistance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment incorporates the State Fire Marshalls for installation of solar photovoltaic power systems along with local amendments. This amendment is necessary to provide adequate protection from personal injury and property protection due to specific local conditions. (Justification: Administrative, Topographic and Climatic - See justifications A, B and C in the attached matrix)
Section IB – 72.
R908.7 Roof sheathing.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires existing buildings to be provided with a plywood diaphragm when roofing material is stripped from the structure, if such buildings do not have such a diaphragm, (Justification: Geologic and Topographic– see justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IB – 73.
R1001.3.1 Vertical reinforcing.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code to address structural deficiencies in the base codes.
This amendment establishes fireplace/chimney be adequately anchored into the concrete foundation. The performance of fireplace/chimney without anchorage to the foundation has been observed to be inadequate during major earthquakes. The lack of anchorage to the foundation can result in the overturning or displacement of the fireplace/chimney.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) 469 of 833
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 45 of 68 Section IB – 74.
Appendix BF. PATIO COVERS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adopts appendix Chapter BF which permits patio covers meeting the requirements of the appendix section to be designed for different loads than the residence to which it is accessory. (Justification: Administrative- see justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 75.
Appendix BF105.1 Design loads.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the installation of any solar energy systems on patio covers designed by this section. This amendment is consistent Volume 1A of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IB – 76.
Appendix Chapter A1. SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies the adoption of the Appendix Chapter A1 of the Existing Building Code as part of Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) 471 of 833
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Existing Building Standards
Section IC – 2.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 104.2.3.8 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on the use of alternate materials or methods of construction which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section 1C – 3.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 104.2.4.1.2 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on appeals/slight code modifications which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 4.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.1 Permit Required.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment maintains a requirement for a permit to stripe parking lots. (Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 5.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3 Application for permit.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the requirement for a plan review fee to be paid. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 6.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. .
This amendment establishes a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by City Council in 2005.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 7.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3.3 Plan review fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 8.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.5 Expiration.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by city Council in 2005 and establishes the procedures for renewing action on an expired application. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 473 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 46 of 68 474 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 47 of 68 Section IC- 9.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.8 Responsibility of permittee.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clearly establishes the permit applicant's responsibilities in express fashion, rather than reliance upon implicit understanding of same.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC- 10.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 106.6 Design professional in responsible charge.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clearly establishes that all construction documents submitted for review shall be prepared by a registered design professional. This amendment also allows the building official to make a determination to waive the requirement after reviewing the submitted documents and establishes the work is minor in nature.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 11.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the fees to be collected when a permit is issued for which the work has commenced before obtaining the permit.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 12.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.3.5 Lath and gypsum board inspection.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when inspecting lath and gypsum board.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 13.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.3.8.1 Structural observation.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when structural observation is required.
(Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 14.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.7 Reinspections.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment allows the Building Official to assess re-inspection fees in cases such as when inspection is called and work is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IC of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA, Residential Standards in Volume IB, Plumbing Standards in Volume II, Mechanical Standards in Volume III, and Electrical Standards in Volume IV of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 15.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 112 BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals and the administrative procedures for the board.
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 48 of 68 (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 16.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 113.1 Unlawful acts.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 17.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 113.4 Violation penalties.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures.
This amendment is necessary to clarify administrative enforcement procedures, and establishes penalties. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 18.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 114.1 Authority.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to allow the building official to enforce local regulations.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 19.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 114.4 Failure to comply.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment identifies violations as misdemeanors.
(Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 20.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 115.6 Non-compliance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when working with unsafe buildings or structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 21.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 115.7 Vacated buildings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when working with unsafe buildings or structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 22.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 118 CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires construction sites to be equipped with available toilet facilities. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix Section IC – 23.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 119 ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL.
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 49 of 68 This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires trash and debris control for facilities for construction sites, (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 24.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 120 DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative procedures related to the repair and reconstruction of structures affected by a disaster.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 25.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 121 SANDBLASTING.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding sandblasting activities to protect adjoining property from potential damage due to over spray. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 26.
502.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment determines when a building is being altered over 50% of its replacement value, the Building Official may require that all portions of the building be brought up to the standards of the current California Building Code or California Residential Code. (Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 27.
503.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment determines when a building is being altered over 50% of its replacement value, the building official may require that all portions of the building be brought up to the standards of the current California Building Code or California Residential Code. (Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 28.
505.1 Replacement glass and windows.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment keeps in place the standards that have been used in Building and Safety as we adopt the existing building code.
(Justification: Climatic, Topographic - See justification C, and D in the attached matrix.) Section IC – 29.
1504.1.1 Walkways.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the construction of protective walkways adjacent to construction sites.
(Justification: Administrative See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 30.
1504.1.7.1 Shoring.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the construction of shoring to protect the public right-of-way.
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 50 of 68 (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 31.
1504.1.8 Protection of sidewalk excavations.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding excavations within the public right-of- way or other public property.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 32.
1504.1.9 Protection of obstructions.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the placement of protective barriers to prevent accidents resulting from excavations or obstructions within the public right-of-way. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 33.
1506.4 Street Use Permits.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the use of the public right-of-way. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 34.
1506.5 Mixing mortar on public property.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the use of public property to mix mortar, concrete or similar material.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 478 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 50 of 68 479 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 51 of 68 Volume ID
Wildland-Urban Interface Standards
Section ID – 2.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 104.2.2.8 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on the use of alternate materials or methods of construction which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section 1D – 3.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 104.2.3.1 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on appeals/slight code modifications which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID– 4.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.2 Permits required.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. .
This amendment maintains a requirement for a permit to stripe parking lots. (Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix)
Section ID – 5.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.4 Application for permit.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the requirement for a plan review fee to be paid. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 6.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.4.2 Time limitation of application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by City Council in 2005.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 7.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.4.3 Plan review fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 8.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.8 Expiration.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by city Council in 2005 and establishes the procedures for renewing action on an expired application. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 480 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 51 of 68 481 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 52 of 68 Section ID- 9.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.11 Responsibility of permittee.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. amendment clearly establishes the permit applicant's responsibilities in express fashion, rather than reliance upon implicit understanding of same.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 10.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the fees to be collected when a permit is issued for which the work has commenced before obtaining the permit.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 11.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.7 Reinspections.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment allows the Building Official to assess re-inspection fees in cases such as when inspection is called and work is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IC of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA, Residential Standards in Volume IB, Plumbing Standards in Volume II, Mechanical Standards in Volume III, and Electrical Standards in Volume IV of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 12.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.3.7 Violation penalties.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures. This amendment is necessary to clarify administrative enforcement procedures, and establishes penalties.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 13.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.3.7.1 Unlawful acts.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 14.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 113.1 Authority.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to allow the building official to enforce local regulations.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 15.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 113.4 Failure to comply.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment identifies violations as misdemeanors.
(Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 16.
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 53 of 68 Chapter 1 Division II, Section 114 GENERAL.
The creation of WUI (Wildland-Urban Interface) codes is to reduce wildfire risks by requiring fire- resistant building materials, creating defensible spaces around homes, and ensuring adequate fire access and water supply in areas where urban development meets wildlands. (Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix) 483 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 53 of 68 484 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 54 of 68 Volume II
Plumbing Standards
Section II – 2.
Chapter 1 Division II, 104.3.2 Plan Review Fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 1999, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section II – 3.
Chapter 1 Division II, 104.5 Fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 1999, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section II – 4.
Chapter 1 Division II, 105.2.6 Reinspections.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Plumbing Standards in Volume II of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA, Residential Standards in Volume IB, Mechanical Standards in Volume III, and Electrical Standards in Volume IV of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
(Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section II – 5.
Chapter 1 Division II, 107 Building and Fire Board of Appeals.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017,2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative procedures regarding appeals. (Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section II – 6.
815 Water Softener Using Dry Wells for Discharge.
This amendment is the same as in the 1999, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment restricts the use of water softener systems using dry wells for the discharge of effluents.
Use of dry wells to dispose of effluents cannot be controlled in a manner which will prevent pollution of ground water.
(Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) 485 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 54 of 68 486 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 55 of 68 Volume III
Mechanical Standards
Section III – 2.
Chapter 1 Division II, 104.3.2 Plan Review Fees.
This amendment is essentially the same as in the 1999, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section III – 3.
Chapter 1 Division II, 104.5 Fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 1999, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section II – 4.
Chapter 1 Division II, 105.2.6 Reinspections.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, This amendment makes the Mechanical Standards in Volume III of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA, Residential Standards in Volume IB, Plumbing Standards in Volume II and Electrical Standards in Volume IV of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
(Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section III – 5.
Chapter 1 Division II, 107.0 Building and Fire Board of Appeals.
This amendment is the same as in the 1999, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the creation of the Building and Fire Board of Appeals. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 487 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 55 of 68 488 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 56 of 68 Volume IV
Electrical Standards
Section IV – 2.
90.10 Materials and equipment.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes administrative standards used to consider electrical materials and equipment as approved for use. Such administrative standards include determinations by the building official.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IV – 3.
90.11 Revocation and approval for use.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes administrative standards regarding the revocation of approvals granted by the building official to use electrical materials and equipment. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IV – 4.
90.12 Building and Fire Board of Appeals.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes the creation of the joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals.
(Justification: Administrative- see justification A in the attached matrix) Section IV – 5.
Article 91 ENFORCEMENT.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes administrative procedures regarding the enforcement of electrical standards throughout the city.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IV – 6.
Article 92 PERMITS AND FEES.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes administrative provisions regarding the determination and collection of fees for services, and the administration of permits and inspections and deleting the special annual permit for maintenance work. This amendment also deleted the special permit to owners for work in own residence which is already contained in the state license laws. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IV – 7.
690.96 Solar Photovoltaic panels/modules.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the requirements for the design and installation of photovoltaic panels/modules which is not provided in the base codes. This amendment is necessary to provide adequate protection from personal injury and property protection due to specific local conditions. (Justification: Administrative, Topographic and Climatic - See justifications A, B and C in the attached matrix)
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 56 of 68 490 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 57 of 68 Volume V
Housing Standards
Section V – 2.
203 BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the creation of the joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section V – 3.
1101.2 Notice and Order.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment replaces references to "substandard" and "dangerous" conditions with the term "unsafe", as determined by the building official. Additionally, this amendment makes proper reference to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 491 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 57 of 68 492 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 58 of 68 Volume VI
Fire Standards
Section VI – 2.
Chapter 1, division II, Scope and Administration
Since this chapter is not adopted by the State Fire Marshal, this amendment is required in order to adopt the administrative provisions of the model code related to the fire prevention bureau’s organization, authority, duties, permits, fees, and similar administrative subjects. This amendment adopts the chapter overall; subsequent amendments (VI-3 through VI-12) make amendments to specific sections within the chapter. This chapter is similar to the provisions of the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code Chapter
1. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 3.
103.1 Creation of agency
This amendment specifies that the authority having jurisdiction shall be the Glendale Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau as responsible for the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Fire Code.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 4.
104.1.1 Environmental protection
This amendment is essentially the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code which summarizes the existing environmental programs the Glendale Fire Department is responsible for which have effective dates ranging between 1986 and 1997. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 5.
105.6 Required operational permits
This amendment is administrative in nature to adjust code section numbering to be consistent with the amendment of Section VI-5 and is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 6.
105.6.51 Additional operational permits
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code which adds permits that are not addressed by the model code. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 7.
105.6 Required construction permits
This amendment is administrative in nature to adjust code section numbering to be consistent with the amendment of Section VI-8 and is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 8.
105.6.25 Additional construction permits
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code which adds permits that are not addressed by the model code. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building 493 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 59 of 68 standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 9.
107.7 Fees for services
This amendment is essentially the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment provides the Fire Department with administrative provisions for the establishment of fees for services. Essentially, all issues associated with fees are established by Resolution of the City Council.
This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 10.
107.8 False alarms or nuisance alarms
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment authorizes a service charge for Fire Department response to false or nuisance alarms. As described in other provisions related to fees, all issues related to fees are established by Resolution of the City Council. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 11.
109 building and fire board of appeals
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes the joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals, establishes administrative appeals procedures, and refers to the detailed provisions contained in Volume IA. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 12.
112.4 Violation penalties
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. It revises the provisions for penalties associated with fire code violations and refers such provisions to Volume IA and Volume VI Chapter 49, as applicable. Essentially, all issues associated with fees are established by Resolution of the City Council as well as the Glendale Municipal Code. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 13.
202 FALSE ALARMS
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. It provides for a more comprehensive definition of the term “false alarm”. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. It is also related to Sections VI-9. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 14.
CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
This amendment is the same as in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. Since chapter 3 of the International Fire Code is not entirely adopted by the State Fire Marshal, this amendment is necessary in order to apply the guidelines not adopted by the State Fire Marshal. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI-15.
307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces.
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Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 60 of 68 This amendment is the same as in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment adds restrictions related to the use of portable outdoor fireplaces when used in conjunction with one- and two- family dwellings located within a wildland-urban interface fire area. Glendale is located in a region that has a seasonally dry climate, which often experiences strong Santa Ana wind conditions. The additional restrictions require a minimum separation of 15 feet between the portable outdoor fire place and any structure, combustible material or vegetation, to address the increased fire hazards that are associated with seasonal high-wind conditions which increase the risk of open-flame devices in the wildland-urban interface fire areas. The wildland-urban interface fire areas are located in areas of the city where steep, hillside topography increase the difficulty in addressing wind-driven fire events. (Justification: Climatic)
Section VI-16.
307.4.4 “Red-flag” and other high fire risk conditions.
This amendment is essentially the same as in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code with some minor editorial updates. This amendment adds restrictions on open burning activities, including recreational fires and fires within portable outdoor fireplaces, on “red-flag” days or other days which pose a high fire risk. Glendale is located in a region that has a seasonally dry climate, which often experiences strong Santa Ana wind conditions. The additional restrictions reduce the risk of wind-driven fires that could occur on “red-flag” days that result from a combination of dry conditions and strong winds that frequently occur as a result of Glendale’s seasonal climate. (Justification: Climatic)
Section VI-17.
308.1.5 Location near combustibles.
This amendment is the same as in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment expands restrictions on open flame sources located in wildland-urban interface fire areas and located within 10 feet of combustible construction or vegetation. Glendale is located in a region that has a seasonally dry climate, which often experiences strong Santa Ana wind conditions. The additional restrictions reduce the risk of unintentional fire ignition of combustible construction and/or vegetation, which would pose an extreme safety risk due to the dry and windy climate. (Justification: Climatic)
Section VI-18.
308.1.9 Outdoor fires.
This amendment was part of Section VI-40 in Chapter 49 of the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code but is being relocated to Chapter 3 . This amendment provides for restrictions on outdoor fires located in the wildland-urban interface fire areas, or High Fire Hazard Areas. Glendale is located in a region that has a seasonally dry climate, which often experiences strong Santa Ana wind conditions. The additional restrictions reduce the risk of unintentional fire ignition of combustible construction and/or vegetation, which would pose an extreme safety risk due to the dry and windy climate. (Justification: Climatic)
Section VI – 19.
503 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
This amendment is the same as in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. Since Section 503 of the International Fire Code is not adopted by the State Fire Marshal, this amendment is necessary in order to apply the important provisions they contain. Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high degree of seismicity that increases the likelihood of earthquake-induced fires. Climatically, seasonal Santa Ana wind conditions have the potential to exacerbate fire conditions, thereby requiring reliable access by fire suppression crews and equipment. Topographically, portions of Glendale are located within hillside areas that are accessible by steep, narrow and winding streets. All of these conditions contribute to the need to maintain minimum fire access standards to enable fire suppression crews to properly respond to structure and wildland fires in a manner that will prevent rapid spread throughout the 495 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 61 of 68 community. This is related to Section VI-46.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic) Section VI – 20.
510.3 Permit required
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment facilitates emergency responder communication coverage within buildings. This amendment established administrative standards for the proper radio coverage within buildings located within the City of Glendale.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 21.
806 Natural decorative vegetation in new and existing building This amendment facilitates the enforcement of natural cut trees used for decorative purposes. The amendment also includes the enforcement of fire retardant treatment used for natural cut trees within the City of Glendale.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 22.
807 Decorative materials and artificial decorative vegetation in new and existing materials This amendment facilitates the enforcement of natural and decorative vegetation materials. The amendment also includes the enforcement of fire retardant treatment used for combustible decorative materials within the City of Glendale.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 23.
901.1.1 Aesthetics
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code and is provided to ensure aesthetics of fire protection systems are taken into consideration by designers and installers, and to provide consistency with the city’s zoning code and with direction from City Council in passing the sprinkler ordinance of 1989. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 24.
901.6 Inspection, testing, and maintenance
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment identifies the inspection, testing, and maintenance intervals of fire protection equipment and other critical systems.
This amendment also establishes professional credential requirements for those performing such services.
This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. It is associated with the next amendment, VI-22.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 25.
TABLE 901.6 REQUIRED TESTING, TESTER QUALIFICATIONS, AND CERTIFICATION
SUBMITTAL INTERVALS
This amendment is a continuation of the previous section, VI-21, and is essentially the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. The changes involve the removal electrical buss duct testing and infrared testing This amendment also identifies the requirements of testing equipment in one convenient table format, making it much easier and faster to understand the expectations of system maintenance / testing. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. (Justification: Administrative)
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901.11 Critical equipment
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment defines “critical equipment”, and then establishes criteria for its location, ventilation, signage, and graphics.
Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high degree of seismicity that increases the likelihood of structural damage within buildings. Placement of critical equipment above the first floor of a building increases the likelihood that such equipment will be inaccessible for proper use after an earthquake.
Furthermore, earthquake-induced fires are more likely to occur in regions of high seismicity, and proper ventilation of critical equipment is necessary to maintain a tenable environment where such critical equipment must be accessed during an earthquake-induced fire. (Justification: Geologic)
Section VI – 27.
903.2.22 Where required
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code reflecting Glendale’s fire sprinkler ordinance for both new and existing buildings originally adopted in 1989. Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high degree of seismicity that increases the likelihood of earthquake-induced fires. Climatically, seasonal Santa Ana wind conditions have the potential to exacerbate fire conditions, thereby placing a higher degree of reliance upon automatic fire sprinkler systems to assist in the early abatement of structure fires. Topographically, portions of Glendale are located within hillside areas that are accessible by steep, narrow and winding streets, which can delay the arrival of fire suppression resources; automatic fire sprinkler systems can provide early suppression until fire suppression resources can arrive on scene. All of these conditions contribute to the need for increased fire sprinkler standards.
This amendment also includes administrative procedures for notification and enforcement. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic) Section VI – 28.
906.8 Cabinets
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes administrative standards for the placement of fire extinguisher cabinets, to ensure that fire extinguishers are located in cabinets to ensure location control of fire extinguishers. The height provision contained in the amendment is intended to coordinate with disabled access provisions to ensure fire extinguishers are accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 29.
906.9.1 Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less
This amendment is the same as in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code and is also the same as VI-26. The code has two separate provisions for fire extinguishers weighing less than or more than 40 pounds. This amendment establishes administrative standards for the placement of fire extinguisher cabinets, to ensure that fire extinguishers are located in cabinets to ensure location control of fire extinguishers. The height provision contained in the amendment is intended to coordinate with disabled access provisions to ensure fire extinguishers are accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 30.
907.6.6 Monitoring
This amendment is essentially the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code with a revision to further ensure the reliability of fire alarm monitoring systems by requiring monitoring systems to comply with NFPA 72’s provisions for central station monitoring service, a more reliable and accountable monitoring method. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. 497 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 63 of 68 Section VI-29 is also related to this amendment.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 31.
907.11 Certification and Identification of Certificated Systems This amendment is essentially the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code with revised language to clarify requirements related to alterations of existing fire alarm systems. This amendment originally appeared in the 1989 Glendale Building and Safety Code and has remained essentially the same in all editions since. This amendment establishes an administrative requirement that all new fire alarm systems, and certain existing systems, such as those that have proven to be unreliable or undergo extensive alteration, to be certificated with a nationally recognized testing laboratory and to have maintenance contract in force. This amendment is related to Section VI-28. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 32.
1032 Special egress graphics
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes administrative standards for signage and graphics which may be required by the fire code official to address special circumstances.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 33.
1103.2 Emergency responder communication coverage in existing buildings This amendment contains the provisions for adequate signal strength for emergency responder communications. which may be required by the fire code official to address special circumstances. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 34.
1103.3 Existing elevators
This amendment contains the provisions for maintenance and inspection of existing elevators which may be required by the fire code official to address special circumstances. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 35.
1104 Means of egress for existing buildings
This amendment contains provisions for required exiting of all buildings with the continue maintenance of properly functioning door hardware which may be required by the fire code official to address special circumstances.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 36.
Chapter 49 - Move to WUI Code
(Justification: Administrative, Climatic, Geologic, Topographic) Section VI – 37.
Chapter 53, Section 5303 COMPRESSED GASES.
Securing methods of compressed gases, cylinders and tanks shall be of a non-combustible material to avoid ignition with incompatible materials.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 38.
5707 On-demand mobile fueling operations
This amendment contains the safety provisions for mobile fueling operations that dispense Class I, II and 498 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 64 of 68 III liquids into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 39.
Appendix B, Table B105.2, Required fire flow for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety. This amendment revises the model code’s reduction of fire flow from 75% to no more than 50% for buildings other than one- and two- family dwellings. Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high degree of seismicity that increases the likelihood of earthquake-induced damage to municipal water supply lines. Additionally, large magnitude seismic events often result in loss of power at water distribution pump stations, thereby interfering with water pressure throughout the city. The proposed amendment requires a greater fire flow requirement for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, thereby increasing the likelihood of adequate water supply to fight fires after a major seismic event that compromises the municipal water supply.
(Justification: Geologic)
Section VI – 40.
Appendix C, Table C102.1, Required number and spacing of fire hydrants This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code which establishes fire hydrant spacing requirements, with some minor editorial clarifications. The amendment requires the average spacing between fire hydrants to be closer than permitted by the model code. Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high degree of seismicity that increases the likelihood of earthquake- induced damage to municipal water supply lines. Additionally, large magnitude seismic events often result in loss of power at water distribution pump stations, thereby interfering with water pressure throughout the city. The proposed amendment requires a closer spacing of fire hydrants, thereby resulting in better access to water to fight fires after the municipal water supply is compromised after an earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic)
Section VI – 41.
Appendix D, Fire apparatus access roads
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. Since this appendix is not adopted by the State Fire Marshal, this amendment is required in order to adopt the provisions they contain. This is related to VI-18. Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high degree of seismicity that increases the likelihood of earthquake-induced fires. Climatically, seasonal Santa Ana wind conditions have the potential to exacerbate fire conditions, thereby requiring reliable access by fire suppression crews and equipment. Topographically, portions of Glendale are located within hillside areas that are accessible by steep, narrow and winding streets. All of these conditions contribute to the need to maintain minimum fire access standards to enable fire suppression crews to properly respond to structure and wildland fires in a manner that will prevent rapid spread throughout the community. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic) Section VI – 42.
Appendix D107, one or two-family residential developments This amendment requires new developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. This is related to VI-18. Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high degree of seismicity that increases the likelihood of earthquake-induced fires. Climatically, seasonal Santa Ana wind conditions have the potential to exacerbate fire conditions, thereby requiring reliable access by fire suppression crews and equipment. Topographically, portions of Glendale are located within hillside areas that are accessible by steep, narrow and winding streets. All of these conditions contribute to the need to 499 of 833
Resolution Exhibit 1 Page 65 of 68 maintain minimum fire access standards to enable fire suppression crews to properly respond to structure and wildland fires in a manner that will prevent rapid spread throughout the community. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic) 500 of 833
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Security Standards
Volume VII is hereby added to the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code for administrative reasons to establish Security Standards, with no changes from its previous form as it appears in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
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Commercial and Industrial Property Maintenance Standards Volume VIII is hereby added to the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code for administrative reasons to establish Commercial and Industrial Property Maintenance Standards, with minor changes from its previous form as it appears in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. 504 of 833
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Green Building Standards
Section IX – 2.
301.1 Scope.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies the scope of the green building standards. (Justification: Administrative and Climatic - See justification A and I in the attached Key to Justifications)
Section IX – 3.
4.106.5 Water permeable surfaces.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment reduces water runoff from exposed paved areas associated with residential development, and encourages natural percolation and on-site water retention which provides many environmental benefits.
(Justification: Climatic - See justification I in the attached Key to Justifications) Section IX – 4.
4.509 NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment increases the available natural ventilation and fresh air circulation. Larger openable windows and doors also enable the occupants to rely upon artificial interior lights less, thereby saving energy each day.
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(Analysis of amendments to the California Code of Regulation) Introduction
The Glendale Building and Safety Code is comprised of nine (9) distinct volumes as follows:
Volume IA: Building Standards (For Commercial and Multi-Family Residential) Volume IB: Residential Standards (For One-and-Two Family Dwellings and Townhouses) Volume IC: Existing Building Standards
Volume ID: Wildland-Urban Interface Standards
Volume II: Plumbing Standards
Volume III: Mechanical Standards
Volume IV: Electrical Standards
Volume V: Housing Standards
Volume VI: Fire Standards
Volume VII: Security Standards
Volume VIII: Commercial and Industrial Property Maintenance Standards Volume IX: Green Building StandardsS
The regulatory requirements contained within the first six (6) volumes and Volume IX contained within the California Code of Regulations (CCR), specifically, portions of Titles 19, 24, and 25. The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) adopted such requirements into the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Existing Building Code, California Wildland-Interface Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, California Fire Code, and California Green Building Standards Code. Adoption and enforcement of the Uniform Housing Code is mandated through the State Housing Law (Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 1.5, Section 17960). The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code was adopted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development as provided for in CCR, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 5, Section 32.
Local adoption of such codes is mandated on January 1, 2026. Prior to such adoption, jurisdictional bodies may amend said codes if such amendments are justified on the basis of a local climatic, local geologic or local topographic condition which makes such amendment(s) necessary.
The following summary compares the proposed amendments for the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code with the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code and discusses the reason and justification for each such amendment. Each amendment is identified by the section number used in the proposed ordinance.
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Building Standards
Section IA - 2.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 101.2 Scope.
This amendment is similar to the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed, as the State adopted the International Residential Code.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 3.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 104.2.3.9 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 104.10.2 to match the new code format.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on the use of alternate materials or methods of construction which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section 1A – 4.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 104.2.4.2 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 104.11.5 to match the new code format.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on appeals/slight code modifications which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 5.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.1 Required.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment maintains a requirement for a permit to stripe parking lots. (Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix)
Section IA – 6.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3 Application for permit.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the requirement for a plan review fee to be paid. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 7.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3.1.1 Electric vehicle charging station review process.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative procedures and an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations to facilitate convenient charging of electric vehicles and help reduce the City’s reliance on environmentally damaging fossil fuels. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification A, B, C, and D in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 8.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. 508 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 3 This amendment establishes a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by City Council in 2005.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 9.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3.3 Plan review fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 10.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.5 Expiration.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by city Council in 2005 and establishes the procedures for renewing action on an expired application. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA- 11.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.8 Responsibility of permittee.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clearly establishes the permit applicant's responsibilities in express fashion, rather than reliance upon implicit understanding of same.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA- 12.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 107.3.4 Design professional in responsible charge.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clearly establishes that all construction documents submitted for review shall be prepared by a registered design professional. This amendment also allows the building officials to make a determination to waive the requirement after reviewing the submitted documents and establishes the work is minor in nature.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic - See justification A, B and C in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 13.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the fees to be collected when a permit is issued for which the work has commenced before obtaining the permit.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 14.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 110.3.6 Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspection.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when inspecting lath and gypsum board.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 15.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 110.3.10.1 Structural observation. 509 of 833
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Chapter 1 Division II, Section 110.7 Re-inspections.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment restores and re-introduces a previous requirement in the building code that allows the Building Official to assess re-inspection fees in cases such as when inspection is called and work is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Residential Standards in Volume IB, Plumbing Standards in Volume II, Mechanical Standards in Volume III, and Electrical Standards in Volume IV of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 17.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 113 BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals and the administrative procedures for the board.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 18.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 114.1 Unlawful acts.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 19.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 114.4 Violation penalties.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures. This amendment is necessary to clarify administrative enforcement procedures, and establishes penalties.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 20.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 115.1 Authority.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to allow the building official to enforce local regulations.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 21.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 115.4 Failure to comply.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment identifies violations as misdemeanors.
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Chapter 1 Division II, Section 116.6 Non-compliance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when working with unsafe buildings or structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 23.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 116.7 Vacated Buildings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when working with unsafe buildings or structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 24.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 117 CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 118 to match the new code format. This amendment requires construction sites to be equipped with available toilet facilities.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix Section IA – 25.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 118 ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 119 to match the new code format. This amendment requires trash and debris control for facilities for construction sites,
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 26.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 119 DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 120 to match the new code format. This amendment establishes administrative procedures related to the repair and reconstruction of structures affected by a disaster. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 27.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 120 SANDBLASTING.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 121 to match the new code format. This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding sandblasting activities to protect adjoining property from potential damage due to over spray.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 28.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 202 DEFINITIONS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment adds and clarifies various definitions for terms used within this Chapter. (Justification:
Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 29.
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This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes construction requirements for structures constructed on two or more contiguous lots, when such lots are held under common ownership or occupancy. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 30.
[F] 903.2.22 Where required.
This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Fire Safety Standards in Volume VI of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is an administrative amendment only, for consistency. The [F] indicates the language is copied from the Fire Code for consistency. If such amendment to the Fire Code requires further Justification pursuant to HSC 17958 and / or HSC 18941, such justifications are provided with the other local amendments to Title 24, Part 9 contained within this document. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification A, B, C, and D in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 31.
[F] 906.8 Cabinets.
This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Fire Safety Standards in Volume VI of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is an administrative amendment only, for consistency. The [F] indicates the language is copied from the Fire Code for consistency. If such amendment to the Fire Code requires further Justification pursuant to HSC 17958 and / or HSC 18941, such justifications are provided with the other local amendments to Title 24, Part 9 contained within this document. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification B, C, and D in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 32.
[F] 906.9.1 Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less.
This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Fire Safety Standards in Volume VI of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is an administrative amendment only, for consistency. The [F] indicates the language is copied from the Fire Code for consistency. If such amendment to the Fire Code requires further Justification pursuant to HSC 17958 and / or HSC 18941, such justifications are provided with the other local amendments to Title 24, Part 9 contained within this document. (Justification: Administrative – See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 33.
[F] 907.6.6 Monitoring.
This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Fire Safety Standards in Volume VI of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is an administrative amendment only, for consistency. The [F] indicates the language is copied from the Fire Code for consistency. If such amendment to the Fire Code requires further Justification pursuant to HSC 17958 and / or HSC 18941, such justifications are provided with the other local amendments to Title 24, Part 9 contained within this document. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification B, C, and D in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 34.
[F] 907.9 Certification and Identification of Certificated Systems.
This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Fire Safety Standards in Volume VI of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety 512 of 833
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1505.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the use of wood roof covering material, and requires other roof coverings to have a Class A rating, or be made of materials meeting the requirements of a Class B roofing assembly. (Justification: Topographic and Climatic– See justification C and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 36.
TABLE 1505.1.
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment eliminates the acceptance of Class C roofing materials. (Justification: Topographic and Climatic– See justification C and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 37.
1505.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland- Urban Interface (WUI).
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered and renamed from Sections 1505.1.3 to match the new code format. This amendment prohibits the use of wood roof covering material, and requires other roof coverings to have a Class A rating, or be made of materials meeting the requirements of a Class B roofing assembly in non-high fire hazard areas.
(Justification: Topographic and Climatic– See justification C and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 38.
Table 1507.3.7 CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE ATTACHMENT.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment changes the minimum number of fasteners for tile roofing material from one fastener to two fasteners per tile even on relatively flat roofs, and increases the minimum side lap requirement for roofing felt. This amendment specifies nailing edge distances to ensure a sturdy connection. This amendment also establishes corrosion resistance characteristics for nails to mitigate water intrusion and water-accelerated corrosion of fastening material which results from heavy rains which occur throughout the local region.
(Justification: Geologic and Climatic – see justification B and C in the attached matrix) Section IA – 39.
1512.6 Roof sheathing.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires existing buildings to be provided with a plywood diaphragm when roofing material is stripped from the structure, if such buildings do not have such a diaphragm, (Justification: Geologic and Topographic– see justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 40.
1613.8 Amendments to ASCE 7.
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1613.8.1 Values for Vertical Combinations.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1613.5.1 to match the new code format. This amendment is a revision to Section 12.2.3.1 exception 3 12.12-1 of ASCE 7-10 reference document.
Observed damages to one and two family dwellings of light frame construction after the Northridge Earthquake may have been partially attributed to vertical irregularities common to this type of occupancy and construction. In an effort to improve quality of construction and incorporate lesson learned from studies after the Northridge Earthquake, the proposed modification to ASCE 7-10 Section 12.2.3.1 Exception 3 by limiting the number of stories and height of the structure to two stories will significantly minimize the impact of vertical irregularities and concentration of inelastic behavior from mixed structural systems.
(Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 42.
1613.8.2 Wood Diaphragms.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1613.5.2 to match the new code format. This amendment is a revision to Section 12.11.2.2.3 of ASCE 7-10 reference document.
A joint Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC), Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City Task Force investigated the performance of concrete and masonry construction with flexible wood diaphragm failures after the Northridge earthquake. It was concluded at that time that continuous ties are needed at specified spacing to control cross grain tension in the interior of the diaphragm.
Additionally, there was a need to limit subdiaphragm allowable shear loads to control combined orthogonal stresses within the diaphragm. Recognizing the importance and need to continue the recommendation made by the task force while taking into consideration the improve performances and standards for diaphragm construction today, this proposal increases the continuous tie spacing limit to 40 ft in lieu of 25 ft and to use 75% of the allowable code diaphragm shear to determine the depth of the sub- diaphragm in lieu of the 300 plf and is deemed appropriate and acceptable. Due to the frequency of this type of failure during the past significant earthquakes, various jurisdictions within the Los Angeles region have taken this additional step to prevent roof or floor diaphragms from pulling away from concrete or masonry walls.
(Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 43.
1613.8.3 Structural Separation.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1613.5.3 to match the new code format. This amendment is a revision to Section 12.12.3 equation 12.12-1 of ASCE 7-10 reference document.
The inclusion of the importance factor in this equation has the unintended consequence of reducing the minimum seismic separation distance for important facilities such as hospitals, schools, police and fire stations from adjoining structures. The proposal to omit the importance factor from Equation 12.12-1 will ensure that a safe seismic separation distance is provided. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 44.
1613.9 Seismic design provisions for hillside buildings. 514 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 9 This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1613.7 to match the new code format. This amendment establishes design parameters to mitigate the increased seismic forces which are imparted upon structures located on sloping surfaces.
Due to the difficulty of fire suppression vehicles accessing winding and narrow hillside properties and the probabilities for future earthquakes in the Los Angeles region, this technical amendment is required to address the special needs for buildings constructed on hillside locations. A joint Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and both the Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City Task Force investigated the performance of hillside building failures after the Northridge earthquake.
Numerous hillside failures resulted in loss of life and millions of dollars in damage. These criteria were developed to minimize the damage to these structures and have been in use by both the City and County of Los Angeles for several years with much success.
(Justification: Geologic and Topographic– See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 45.
1613.10 Suspended ceilings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1613.7 to match the new code format.
This amendment is necessary to address the design of suspended ceilings for seismic loads similar to what is in the current California Building Code. The California Building Code has little to no information regarding the safe design and construction requirements for ceiling suspension systems subject to seismic loads. It is through the experience of prior earthquakes, such as the Northridge Earthquake, that this amendment is proposed so as to minimize the amount of bodily and building damage within the spaces in which this type of ceiling will be installed. This amendment complements ASCE 7-10 Chapter 13 Section
13.5.6.2.2 and the cited reference to ASTM E580. The amended requirements retained herein are a continuation of portions of an amendment adopted during the previous code adoption cycles. (Justification: Geologic– See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 46.
1701.2 Technical specialties
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1701.3 to match the new code format. This amendment establishes administrative procedures and requires complex buildings and structures where special expertise is needed as determined by the building official, the building official may require the work to be observed, inspected or certified by a third party, that has certification or has demonstrated expertise in the identified work.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification B and D in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 47.
1704.2 Special inspections and tests.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment deletes an exception for single family dwellings regarding special inspections. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 48.
1704.6 Structural Observations.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative guidelines to establish consistent structural observation procedures, necessary to provide proper structural observation of critical design features in buildings to 515 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 10 ensure that they are constructed in accordance with the designer's parameters, to withstand the seismic forces which may be imparted on buildings within this area. (Justification: Administrative and Geologic– See justification A and B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 49.
1704.6.1 Structural observations for structures.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies an exception regarding structural observation for single family dwellings.
With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, the language in Section 1704.6.1 of the California Building Code would permit many low-rise buildings and structures with complex structural elements to be constructed without the benefit of a structural observation. By requiring a registered design professional to observe the construction, the quality of the observation for major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure will greatly be increased. An exception is provided to permit simple structures and buildings to be excluded. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
(Justification: Geologic – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 50.
1705.3 Concrete construction.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires special inspection for concrete with a compressive strength over 2500 psi as our code currently requires. Results from studies after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake indicated that significant damage was attributed to a lack of quality control during construction resulting in poor performance of the building or structure. Therefore, the proposed amendment requires special inspection for concrete with a compressive strength greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 51.
1705.13 Special inspections for seismic resistance.
This amendment is similar to the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1705.12 to match the new code format.
This amendment modifies an exception to require special inspections to detached one-or-two family dwellings located in Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
In southern California, very few detached one- or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane are built as “box-type” structures, especially those in hillside areas. Many steel moment frames or braced frames and/or cantilevered columns within buildings can still be shown as “regular” structures by calculations. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, the language in Sections 1705.12 Item 3 of the California Building Code would permit many detached one- or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane with complex structural elements to be constructed without the benefit of special inspections. By requiring special inspections, the quality of major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure will greatly be increased. (Justification: Geologic – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 52.
1805.4.3 Drainage discharge.
46 This amendment requires site drainage devices, for all concentrated water, to be installed to the satisfaction of the building official and city engineer. This amendment will reduce damage and help prevent injury by requiring that drainage systems be installed to minimum standards established by the 516 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 11 building official and the city engineer, thereby providing better control of the effect of concentrated drainage on property.
(Justification: Climatic and Topographic – see justification C and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 53.
1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the use of spread wood footings. No substantiating data has been provided to show that wood foundation systems are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood foundation systems not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result in using wood foundation systems that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic - see justification C in the attached matrix) Section IA – 54.
1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires foundation walls be designed by licensed professionals and deletes references to prescriptive tables which allow plain concrete or excessively slender walls. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is deemed necessary to take precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by following prescriptive design provisions that does not take into consideration the surrounding environment. Plain concrete performs poorly in withstanding the cyclic forces resulting from seismic events. In addition, no substantiating data has been provided to show that under-reinforced foundation walls are effective in resisting seismic loads and may potentially lead to a higher risk of failure. It is important that the benefit and expertise of a registered design professional be obtained to properly analyze the structure and take these issues into consideration.
(Justification: Geologic - see justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 55.
1807.2 Retaining walls.
This amendment is the same as in the 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles. No substantiating data has provided to show that wood foundation systems are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood foundation systems not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications.
The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result in using wood foundation systems that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation or wood-destroying organisms.
(Justification: Geologic - see justification B in the attached matrix) 517 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 12 Section IA – 56.
1807.3.1 Limitations.
This amendment is the same as in the 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code..
This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles. No substantiating data has provided to show that wood foundation systems are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood foundation systems not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications.
The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result in using wood foundation systems that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation or wood-destroying organisms.
(Justification: Geologic - see justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 57.
1809.3 Stepped Footings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies additional reinforcing for stepped footing assigned to higher Seismic Design Category. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, precautionary steps are proposed to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result for under reinforced footings located on sloped surfaces. Requiring minimum reinforcement for stepped footings is intended to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event.
(Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 58.
1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment restricts the use of plain concrete in foundations supporting light frame construction. No substantiating data has been provided to show that under-reinforced footings are effective in resisting seismic loads and may potentially lead to a higher risk of failure. Therefore, this proposed amendment requires minimum reinforcement in continuous footings to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, precautionary steps are proposed to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by following prescriptive design provisions for footing that does not take into consideration the surrounding environment. It was important that the benefit and expertise of a registered design professional be obtained to properly analyze the structure and take these issues into consideration.
This amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 59.
TABLE 1809.7 PRESCRIPTIVE FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment restricts the use of plain concrete in foundations supporting light frame construction. No 518 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 13 substantiating data has been provided to show that under-reinforced footings are effective in resisting seismic loads and may potentially lead to a higher risk of failure. Therefore, this proposed amendment requires minimum reinforcement in continuous footings to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, precautionary steps are proposed to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by following prescriptive design provisions for footing that does not take into consideration the surrounding environment. It was important that the benefit and expertise of a registered design professional be obtained to properly analyze the structure and take these issues into consideration.
This amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 60.
1809.12 Timber footings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the use of timber footings.
No substantiating data has been provided to show that timber footings are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event, especially while being subjected to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Timber footings, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic event and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by using timber footings that experience relatively rapid decay due to the face that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic - See justification B and C in the attached matrix) Section IA – 61.
1810.3.2.4 Timber.
This amendment is similar to the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment prohibits the use of timber footings.
No substantiating data has been provided to show that timber deep foundation is effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effect of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Timber deep foundation, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, has performed very poorly. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic event and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by using timber deep foundation that experience relatively rapid decay due to the face that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic - See justification C in the attached matrix) Section IA – 62.
1905.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, to add sections necessary to address deficiencies in ACI 318, as described in the adoption of Sections IA – 66 through IA- 69. If such amendment to the Building Code requires further Justification pursuant to HSC 17958 and / or HSC 18941, such justifications are provided with the pursuant sub-sections. 519 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 14 (Justification: Geologic- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 63.
1905.6 ACI 318 Section 14.1.4.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Sections 1905.1.7 to match the new code. This amendment addresses a deficiency in ACI 318. This proposed amendment requires minimum reinforcement in continuous footings to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 64.
1905.6.3 ACI 318 Section 18.7.5.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1905.1.9 and to address a deficiency in ACI 318. This amendment is intended to carry over critical provisions for the design of concrete columns in moment frames from the legacy 1997 Uniform Building Code. Increased confinement is critical to the integrity of such columns and these modifications ensure that it is provided when certain thresholds are exceeded. (Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 65.
1905.6.4 ACI 318 Section 18.10.4.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1905.6.5 and to address a deficiency in ACI 318. This amendment carries over from the legacy 1997 Uniform Building Code a critical provision for the design of concrete shear walls. It essentially limits the use of very highly gravity-loaded walls in being included in the seismic load resisting system, since their failure could have catastrophic effect on the building. (Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 66.
1905.6.5 ACI 318 Section 18.12.6.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 1905.1.11 and to address a deficiency in ACI 318. This amendment was incorporated in the code based on observations from the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Rebar placed in very thin concrete topping slabs have been observed in some instances to have popped out of the slab due to insufficient concrete coverage. This modification ensures that critical boundary and collector reinforcing bars are placed in sufficiently thick topping slab to prevent buckling of such reinforcements. (Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 67.
2113.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. It defines the requirements for a partial repair of an existing masonry chimney. (Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 68.
2304.10.2 Fastener Requirements.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. 520 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 15 This amendment prohibits the use of staples as fasteners to resist or transfer seismic forces and shall not be permitted without being substantiated by cyclic testing. Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the expected higher level of performance on buildings and structures, this proposed local amendment limit the use of staple fasteners in resisting or transferring seismic forces. In September 2007, limited cyclic testing data was provided to the ICC Los Angeles Chapter Structural Code Committee showing that stapled wood structural shear panels do not exhibit the same behavior as the nailed wood structural shear panels. The test results of the stapled wood structural shear panels appeared much lower in strength and drift than the nailed wood structural shear panel test results.
Therefore, the use of staples as fasteners to resist or transfer seismic forces shall not be permitted without being substantiated by cyclic testing.
(Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 69.
2304.10.3.1 Quality of nails.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
The overdriving of nails into the structural wood panel still remains a concern when pneumatic nail guns are used for wood structural panel shear wall nailing. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8-inch thick plywood during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The use of clipped head nails as allowed in Table A1 of AFPA SDPWS footnote referencing to ASTM F1667, continues to be restricted from being used in wood structural panel shear walls where the minimum nail head size must be maintained in order to minimize nails from pulling through sheathing materials.
Clipped or mechanically driven nails used in wood structural panel shear wall construction were found to perform much less in previous wood structural panel shear wall testing done at the University of California Irvine. The existing test results indicated that, under cyclic loading, the wood structural panel shear walls were less energy absorbent and less ductile. The panels reached ultimate load capacity and failed at substantially less lateral deflection than those using same size hand-driven nails. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake. (Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 70.
2304.12.2.8 Wood used in retaining walls and cribs.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
To address a design deficiency not addressed in the base code. No substantiating data has been provided to show that wood used in retaining or crib walls are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effect of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood used in retaining or crib walls, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic event and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by using wood in retaining or crib walls that experience relatively rapid decay due to the face that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. (Justification: Geologic - See justification B and C in the attached matrix) Section IA – 71.
2305.4 Hold-down connectors.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires seismic hold-down connectors to be designed based on cyclic load values, or 75 percent of non-cyclic load values. Additionally, steel plate washers are required when connection 521 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 16 involves wood framing members. ICC-ES AC 155 Acceptance Criteria for Hold-downs (Tie-Downs) Attached to Wood Members is widely used to establish allowable values for hold-down connectors in evaluation reports. AC 155 uses monotonic loading to establish allowable values. Yet, cyclic and dynamic forces imparted on buildings and structures by seismic activity cause more damage than equivalent forces that are applied in a monotonic manner. However, the engineering, regulatory and manufacturing industries have not reached consensus on the appropriate cyclic or dynamic testing protocols. This condition is expected to continue for some time. In the interim, this proposed amendment continues to limit the allowable capacity to 75% of the evaluation report value to provide an additional factor of safety for statically tested anchorage devices. Steel plate washers will reduce the additional damage that can result when hold-down connectors are fastened to wood framing members. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 72.
2306.2 Wood-frame diaphragms.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment disallows the use of higher allowable (horizontal) diaphragm shear stress based on numerical calculation, and requires the use of unit shear strength values as specified by the Code. The Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the damages to buildings and structures during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake recommended reducing allowable shear values in wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms that are not substantiated by cyclic testing. That recommendation was consistent with a report to the Governor from the Seismic Safety Commission of the State of California recommending that code requirements be "more thoroughly substantiated with testing.” The allowable shear values for wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms fastened with staples are based on monotonic testing and does not take into consideration that earthquake forces load shear wall or diaphragm in a repeating and fully reversible manner.
In September 2007, limited cyclic testing was conducted by a private engineering firm to determine if wood structural panels fastened with staples would exhibit the same behavior as the wood structural panels fastened with common nails. The test result revealed that wood structural panel fastened with staples appeared to be much lower in strength and stiffness than wood structural panels fastened with common nails. It was recommended that the use of staples as fasteners for wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms not be permitted to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E and F unless it can be substantiated by cyclic testing.
Furthermore, the cities and county within the Los Angeles region has taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of shear walls and diaphragms designed for high levels of seismic forces by requiring wood sheathing be applied directly over the framing members and prohibiting the use of panels placed over gypsum sheathing. This proposed amendment is intended to prevent the undesirable performance of nails when gypsum board softens due to cyclic earthquake displacements and the nail ultimately does not have any engagement in a solid material within the thickness of the gypsum board. (Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 73.
2306.3 Wood-frame shear walls.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment disallows the use of higher allowable diaphragm shear stress based on numerical calculation, and requires the use of unit shear strength values as specified by the Code. This amendment 522 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 17 also limits the minimum thickness of wood structural panel sheathing and establishes minimum nail spacing requirements. This amendment is necessary because unit shear strength values specified in the Code are based on actual cyclic tests, thereby providing a more reliable design strength. Furthermore, review of actual damage caused by recent earthquakes has revealed that diaphragms sheathed with thinner wood structural panels performed poorly, and may have contributed to increased structural damage. (Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 74.
2307.2 Wood-frame shear walls.
This amendment is the same as in the 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This proposed amendment continues the previous amendment adopted during the 2010 code adoption cycle.
The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on stapled nail fasteners used in wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code. (Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 75.
TABLE 2308.10.1 WALL BRACING REQUIREMENTS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code to address a design deficiency not addressed in the base code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.1 to match the new code format. During the Northridge Earthquake, 3/8” thick, 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake. (Justification: Geologic See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 76.
2308.10.5.1 Alternative braced wall (ABW).
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.5.1 to match the new code format. During the Northridge Earthquake, 3/8” thick, 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake. (Justification: Geologic See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 77.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 18 Figure 2308.10.5.1 ALTERNATE BRACED WALL PANEL (ABW).
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.5.1 to match the new code format. During the Northridge Earthquake, 3/8” thick, 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake. (Justification: Geologic See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 78.
Figure 2308.10.5.2 Portal frame with hold-downs (PFH).
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.5.2 to match the new code format.
During the Northridge Earthquake, 3/8” thick, 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow.
This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 79.
Figure 2308.10.5.2 PORTAL FRAME WITH HOLD-DOWNS (PFH).
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.5.2 to match the new code format.
During the Northridge Earthquake, 3/8” thick, 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow.
This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 80.
2308.10.8.1 Foundation requirements.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.8.1 to match the new code format.
This amendment requires interior braced walls (shear walls) to be supported by continuous foundations, thereby ensuring a substantial means of transferring loads to the supporting material.
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 19 Without a continuous foundation to support the braced wall line, seismic loads would be transferred through other elements such as non-structural concrete slab floors, wood floors, etc. The proposed change is to limit the use of the exception to structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B or C where lower seismic demands are expected. Requiring interior braced walls be supported by continuous foundations is intended to reduce or eliminate the poor performance of buildings or structures. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles. (Justification: Geologic See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 81.
2308.10.9 Attachment of sheathing.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 2308.6.9 to match the new code format.
This amendment eliminates a provision which would otherwise allow reduced nailing of floor diaphragm sheathing when wood structural panel floors are glued to joists. This proposed amendment is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands placed on buildings or structure in this region. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake. (Justification: Geologic - See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IA – 82.
3101.1 Scope.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment is based on similar code provision adopted into the 2021 Edition of the International Building Code. It is intended to assist code officials address the environmental impact of unused materials, reduce consumption of traditional raw materials, minimize non-industrial waste, and ensure minimum design and safety standards associated with the repurposing of existing intermodal shipping containers as buildings or structures or component of buildings and structures are achieved. (Justification: Administrative and Topographic - See justification A and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 83.
3102 Enclosure; required characteristic.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 3109.4.4.3 to match the new code format.
This amendment modifies the requirements for swimming pool enclosures in a hillside location. (Justification: Topographic see justification D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 84.
3102.2.1 Membrane Structures Used as Shade Covers for Specific Uses.
This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Fire Safety Standards in Volume VI of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is an administrative amendment only, for consistency. This amendment will help expedite Building and Safety’s plan review process. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification A and D in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 85.
3102.6.2 Membrane less than 20 feet (6096 mm).
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment codifies conditions of approvals for a building code modification to allow membranes less than 20 feet above finish floor. This amendment will help expedite Building and Safety’s plan review process.
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3109.2 California swimming pool safety act (statewide)
This amendment is similar to the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section 3109.4.4.2 to match the new title and code format. This amendment modifies the requirements for swimming pool alarms at residences in hillside locations. This amendment requires the plan review and permitting of swimming pool alarms on a case-by-case basis to ensure that the proposed swimming pool alarm design meets the intent of the code, given the remoteness and topographical conditions surrounding the residence and or pool location. (Justification: Topographic see justification D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 87.
3114 Intermodal Shipping Containers.
This amendment is similar to the 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, This amendment is based on similar code provision adopted into the 2021 Edition of the International Building Code. It is intended to assist code officials address the environmental impact of unused materials, reduce consumption of traditional raw materials, minimize non-industrial waste, and ensure minimum design and safety standards associated with the repurposing of existing intermodal shipping containers as buildings or structures or component of buildings and structures are achieved. (Justification: Administrative and Topographic - See justification A and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 88.
3202.1.2.1 Change of use/occupancy.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes additional requirements for work to existing structures below grade within the public right of way which is not addressed in the 2016 California Building Code. (Justification: Administrative and Topographic - See justifications A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 89.
3202.3.2 Windows, architectural features and mechanical equipment.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the encroachment of balconies into the public right-of-way. (Justification: Administrative - See justifications A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 90.
3203 PROJECTIONS INTO ALLEYS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes additional requirements for work below grade and above grade within the public right-of-way of alleys.
This amendment prohibits part of any structure or appendage to project into any alley with an exception of footings located at least 8 feet below grade may project no more than 12 inches. (Justification: Administrative and Topographic - See justifications A and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 91.
3303.8 Storm water drainage and retention during demolition.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations and contributes to current states mandated storm water drainage and retention objectives during construction.
This amendment is necessary to clarify storm water drainage and retention as mandated by the state shall also be provided during the demolition phase of construction. 526 of 833
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3306.2 Walkways.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the construction of protective walkways adjacent to construction sites.
(Justification: Administrative See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 93.
3306.9.1 Shoring.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the construction of shoring to protect the public right-of-way.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 94.
3306.10 Protection of sidewalk excavations.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding excavations within the public right-of- way or other public property.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 95.
3306.11 Protection of obstructions.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the placement of protective barriers to prevent accidents resulting from excavations or obstructions within the public right-of-way. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 96.
3308.3 Street Use Permits.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the use of the public right-of-way. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 97.
3308.4 Mixing mortar on public property.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the use of public property to mix mortar, concrete or similar material.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 98.
Appendix I PATIO COVERS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adopts Appendix Chapter I which permits patio covers meeting the requirements of the appendix section to be designed for different loads than the residence to which it is accessory. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IA – 99.
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This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the installation of any solar energy systems on patio covers designed by this section.
(Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IA – 100.
Appendix J. GRADING.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes grading standards for the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code by adopting and amending Appendix Chapter J of the 2025 California Building Code (CBC). In general, the basic grading standards are similar, but not identical, to previous standards. Local amendments are proposed where such amendments are deemed necessary to provide adequate protection from personal injury and property protection due to specific local conditions. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications E, F, G and H in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 101.
Appendix J101.1 Scope.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies the scope of the Glendale Building and Safety Code pertaining to grading. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 102.
Appendix J101.3 Hazards.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds administrative standards to regulate the manner in which hazardous grading conditions must be addressed.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 103.
Appendix J101.4 Safety precautions.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds administrative standards to establish minimum standards which are necessary to ensure that grading operations are conducted in a safe manner, and establishes the authority for the building official to require a property owner to correct and/or abate unacceptable grading conditions.
This amendment also identifies areas of the City that are subject to specific hillside grading standards. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 104.
Appendix J101.5 Protection of utilities.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds administrative standards to establish the permittee’s responsibility related to protection of utilities during all grading operations. Such express responsibility is not contained within the model International Building Code (IBC).
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 105.
Appendix J101.6 Protection of adjacent property.
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This amendment adds administrative standards to establish the permittee’s responsibility related to protection of adjacent property during all grading operations. Such express responsibility is not contained within the model International Building Code (IBC).
(Justification: Administrative – See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 106.
Appendix J101.7 Storm water control measures.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds administrative standards and construction standards to establish the permittee’s responsibility related to control of storm water contamination. This amendment ensures that grading operations are conducted in a manner that is consistent with mandatory requirements under regional and federal storm water protection statutes.
(Justification: Administrative and Climatic - See justifications E and G in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 107.
Appendix J101.8 Conditions of approval.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds administrative standards to establish standard conditions of approval for all grading permits.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.
Section IA – 108.
Appendix J101.9 Rules and regulations.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds administrative standards to establish standard rules and regulations that apply to the issuance of all grading permits. This amendment establishes the preemptive application of more restrictive standards when multiple, conflicting standards exist. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 109.
Appendix J102 DEFINITIONS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds and clarifies various definitions for terms used within Appendix Chapter J. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 110.
Appendix J103.1 Permits required.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds and modifies administrative standards pertaining to permit requirements for grading operations.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 111.
Appendix J103.2 Exemptions.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adds and modifies the types of projects which are exempt from grading permit requirements. In general, the types of grading projects for which a grading permit is not required are similar to exempted projects under the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) 529 of 833
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Appendix J103.3 Unpermitted grading.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative standards, including the permittee’s responsibility, pertaining to grading operations that are performed which exceed the scope of a validly issued grading permit. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 113.
Appendix J103.4 Grading fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative standards necessary to determine fees that are associated with grading plan check and grading permit issuance. Furthermore, this amendment establishes said fees by resolution of the City Council.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 114.
Appendix J103.5 Bonds and insurance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes various administrative standards related to grading bonds that are required as a condition of permit issuance.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 115.
Appendix J104.2 Grading plan requirements.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative requirements related to information required on grading plans. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 116.
Appendix J104.2.1 Grading designation.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative and technical standards related to grading plan requirements for projects that are located within hillside areas (mountainous terrain) or exceeding 5,000 cubic yards in all other areas. Projects that are located within hillside areas or which exceed 5,000 cubic yards shall comply with “engineered grading” standards.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications E, F, G and H in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 117.
Appendix J104.2.2 Regular grading requirements.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative and technical standards related to grading plan requirements for projects that are not located within hillside areas (mountainous terrain) or involve less than 5,000 cubic yards in all other areas. Projects that are not located within hillside areas and which involve less than 5,000 cubic yards shall comply with “regular grading” standards. This amendment also clarifies a licensed professional shall prepare such grading plans for projects which slope of grade exceeds 3:1. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic and Topographic – See justifications E, F, G and H in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 118.
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This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative and technical standards related to grading plan requirements for projects that are located within hillside areas (mountainous terrain) or exceeding 5,000 cubic yards in all other areas. Projects that are located within hillside areas or which exceed 5,000 cubic yards shall comply with “engineered grading” standards.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications E, F, G and H in the attached matrix)
Section IA – 119.
Appendix J104.3 Geotechnical engineering and engineering geology report.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment identifies that a geotechnical report shall be required on all projects requiring a grading permit.
This amendment establishes minimum requirements for information that is to be included in soils engineering and engineering geology reports, by adding additional requirements beyond what is required under the 2025 California Building Code (CBC).
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications E, F, G and H in the attached matrix.)
Section IA – 120.
Appendix J104.4 Liquefaction study.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes parameters to identify when a liquefaction study is required. These amended standards are consistent with state-mandated requirements associated with the California Seismic Hazard Map Act.
(Justification: Geologic and Topographic - See justifications F and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 121.
Appendix J104.5 Slope failure reports.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes minimum requirements for information that is to be included in slope failure reports, by adding additional requirements that are deficient in the 2025 California Building Code (CBC).
Slope failure report requirements will be based on the classification of the failure, as either a Class I, Class II or Class III slope failure as defined in Appendix J. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 122.
Appendix J104.6 Permit issuance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes various administrative standards related to the issuance of grading permits. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 123.
Appendix J105.3 Field engineer.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the field engineer for all grading projects. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 124.
Appendix J105.4 Geotechnical engineer.
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This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the soils engineer for all grading projects. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 125.
Appendix J105.5 Engineering geologist.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the engineering geologist for all grading projects.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 126.
Appendix J105.6 Permittee.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the permittee for all grading projects. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 127.
Appendix J105.7 Building official.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the authority of the building official, and identifies various stages of grading inspection activity that are generally required for, and must be approved for, all grading projects. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 128.
Appendix J105.8 Notification of noncompliance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the field engineer, the soils engineer and the engineering geologist in reporting any observation that work is not being performed in conformance with the approved grading plans.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 129.
Appendix J105.9 Transfer of responsibility.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the permittee’s responsibility in identifying changes in responsibility when there is a change in the field engineer, the soils engineer or the engineering geologist. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 130.
Appendix J105.10 Non-inspected grading
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment expressly prohibits any person from owning, using, occupying or maintaining any grading which is not authorized by a grading permit and an approved grading plan. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 131.
Appendix J105.11 Routine field inspections and reports.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes various administrative standards pertaining to grading inspection reports. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) 532 of 833
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Appendix J105.12 Completion of work.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes various administrative requirements related to final plans and technical reports that shall be submitted to the building official upon completion of all grading projects. (Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 133.
Appendix J105.13 Notification of completion.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the permittee to notify the building official of completion of grading operations.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 134.
Appendix J105.14 Change of ownership.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the administrative responsibility of the property owner to secure a new grading permit when property ownership changes.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 135.
Appendix J106.1 Maximum cut slope.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the maximum permissible slope for grading projects that involve cut slopes. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 136.
Appendix J106.2 Drainage.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes drainage parameters to ensure the proper disposal of excess storm water from a site.
(Justification: Climatic and Topographic - See justifications G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 137.
Appendix J107.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes general provisions applicable to the placement of fill material on a site. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 138.
Appendix J107.2 Surface preparation.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes specific requirements pertaining to the proper surface preparation of a site prior to the placement of fill material.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 139.
Appendix J107.3 Benching.
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This amendment establishes general provisions applicable to the construction of bench cuts within the supporting surface beneath certain fill slopes to increase stability. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 140.
Appendix J107.6 Maximum slope.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the maximum permissible slope for grading projects that involve fill slopes. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 141.
Appendix J107.7 Slopes to receive fill.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes a minimum setback for certain fill slopes from the top edge of a slope, when such fill is placed above an existing slope.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic – See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 142.
Appendix J107.8 Inspection of fill
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes minimum inspection and observation responsibilities for the soils engineer during the placement of fill material.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 143.
Appendix J107.9 Testing of fills.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes minimum soil testing requirements for grading activities that involve the placement of fill material.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 144.
Appendix J108 SETBACKS AND RETAINING WALLS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes standards related to setbacks for graded slopes and retaining walls relative to both the top and/or toe of a graded slope in relationship to property lines or structures. This amendment also establishes specific requirements that are applicable to the design, construction and inspection of retaining walls and crib walls that are intended to retain earth material. Additionally, this amendment authorizes the building official to approve an alternate setback dimension from a graded slope and authorizes the building official to require an investigation and recommendation from a qualified soils engineer or engineering geologist.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 145.
Appendix J109.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes general requirements pertaining to drainage facilities associated with sites which will involve grading activities.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) 534 of 833
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Appendix J109.3 Interceptor drains and overflow protection.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes drainage requirements that are specifically associated with interceptor drains and overflow protection.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 147.
Appendix J109.5 Disposal.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes specific requirements to regulate the disposal of concentrated storm water that is collected by drainage facilities that are constructed as part of an approved grading plan. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic – See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 148.
Appendix J110.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes general requirements to control erosion of graded slopes. (Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 149.
Appendix J111 REFERENCED STANDARDS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment identifies referenced standards that are applicable to the proper design, construction and inspection of grading projects.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification E in the attached matrix.) Section IA – 150.
Appendix J112 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) COMPLIANCE.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, renumbered from Section J113 to match the new code format.
This amendment establishes minimum standards that apply to all grading and construction related projects to comply with statutorily mandated requirements associated with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic and Topographic - See justifications F, G and H in the attached matrix.) 535 of 833
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Residential Standards
Section 1B – 2.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R104.2.2.7 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on appeals/slight code modifications which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 3.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R104.2.3.2 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on the use of alternate materials or methods of construction which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 4.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R104.3.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in flood hazard areas.
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This amendment is necessary to be consistent with building code language. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 5.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R105.3 Application for permit.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the requirement for a plan review fee to be paid. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 6.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R105.3.1.1 Small residential rooftop solar energy system review process.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment is necessary to be consistent with the State’s Assembly Bill 2188 and to establish administrative regulations and provide an expedited, streamlined review process for the permitting and installation of small rooftop solar energy systems as adopted by Ordinance 5937. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification A, B, C, and D in the attached matrix.)
Section IB – 7.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by City Council in 2005.
(Justification: Administrative – See justification A in the attached matrix) 537 of 833
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Chapter 1 Division II, Section R105.3.3 Plan review fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 9.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R105.5 Expiration.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by city Council in 2005 and establishes the procedures for renewing action on an expired application. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB- 10.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R105.8 Responsibility of permittee.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clearly establishes the permit applicant's responsibilities in express fashion, rather than reliance upon implicit understanding of same.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 11.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R106.3.4 Deferred submittals.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017 and 2020 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2017 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2017 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment provides portions of design work to be deferred and submitted within a specified period.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 12.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the fees to be collected when a permit is issued for which the work has commenced before obtaining the permit.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 13.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R109.1.5.4 Structural observation.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when structural observation is required.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 539 of 833
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Chapter 1 Division II, Section R109.1.5.5 Sound transmission control.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when inspecting lath and gypsum board.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 15.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R109.5 Reinspections.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment restores and re-introduces a previous requirement in the building code that allows the Building Official to assess re-inspection fees in cases such as when inspection is called and work is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA, Plumbing Standards in Volume II, Mechanical Standards in Volume III, and Electrical Standards in Volume IV of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 16.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R112 BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals and the administrative procedures for the board.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 17.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R113.1 Unlawful acts.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 18.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R113.4 Violation penalties.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures. This amendment is necessary to clarify administrative enforcement procedures, and establishes penalties
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 19.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R114.1 Authority.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to allow the building official to enforce local regulations.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 541 of 833
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Chapter 1 Division II, Section R114.4 Failure to comply.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment identifies violations as misdemeanors.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 21.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R115 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when working with unsafe buildings or structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 22.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R116 CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires construction sites to be equipped with available toilet facilities. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 23.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R117 ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires trash and debris control for facilities for construction sites. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 24.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R118 DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative procedures related to the repair and reconstruction of structures affected by a disaster.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 25.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R119 SANDBLASTING.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding sandblasting activities to protect adjoining property from potential damage due to over spray. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 544 of 833
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Chapter 1 Division II, Section R120 PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment provides for the protection of pedestrians during construction. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB - 27.
R301.1.3.1 California licensed architect or engineer.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment require all construction documents submitted for permit shall be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer with the exception when the building official determines, based upon a review of the construction documents submitted, that the scope of work is minor in nature. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IB - 28.
R301.1.3.2 Woodframe structures.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment require all construction documents submitted for permit shall be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer with the exception when the building official determines, based upon a review of the construction documents submitted, that the scope of work is minor in nature. (Justification: Geologic – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB - 29.
R301.1.3.3 Structures other than woodframe.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment require all construction documents submitted for permit shall be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer with the exception when the building official determines, based upon a review of the construction documents submitted, that the scope of work is minor in nature. (Justification: Geologic – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB - 30.
R301.1.5 Seismic design provisions for buildings constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope).
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits non-engineered wood frame construction on a steep slope greater than 3 to 1. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IB - 31.
Table R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA.
This table is similar to the table in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code with some updates.
This table establishes the design criteria for the application of the California Residential Code to the regional climatic and geographic conditions that exist in the City of Glendale. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix.) 546 of 833
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R301.2.2.6 Irregular buildings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment expands the definition of an irregular building by eliminating the exceptions. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IB - 33.
R301.2.2.11 Anchorage of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment limits the prescriptive equipment anchorage design weight to a maximum of 400 pounds and a maximum center of gravity height of 4 feet above the floor or attic level or when the equipment weight is 20 lbs maximum or when the distributed system weight is limited to 5 lbs/ft without engineered design. Requirements from ASCE 7 and the California Building Code would permit equipment weighing up to 400 lbs. with center of gravity height 4 feet or less above the floor or attic level or when the equipment weight is 20 lbs maximum or when the distributed system weight is limited to 5 lbs/ft without engineering design. Where equipment exceeds these requirements, it is the intent of this proposed amendment that a registered design professional be required to analyze the equipment anchorage.
(Justification: Geologic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IB – 34.
R302.1.1 Construction on contiguous lots under same ownership or occupancy.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes construction requirements for structures constructed on two or more contiguous lots, when such lots are held under common ownership or occupancy. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 35.
R308.1 Address identification.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 36.
R309 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
(Justification: Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification B, C, and D in the attached matrix.) 548 of 833
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R310.6 Power source.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic - See justification A, B, C, and D in the attached matrix.)
Section IB – 38.
R401.1 Application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment prohibits the use of wood foundations. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic – See justification B and C in the attached matrix) Section IB – 39.
R401.4 Soils test.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment codifies conditions of approvals for a building code modification for small projects less than 500 square feet in size. This amendment will also help expedite Building and Safety’s plan review process.
(Justification: Geologic – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 40.
Section R401.5 Grading.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, and Topographic: – See justification E, F, G, and H in the attached matrix)
Section IB – 41.
R402.1 Wood Foundation.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. Additionally, the local region is in an area with a very temperate climate, which is not subject to frequent ground freezing. As a combined result of constant moisture and soil which does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms, wood footings experience relatively rapid decay. This amendment will mitigate the detrimental affect of such organisms by prohibiting the use of wood foundations. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic - See justification B and C in the attached matrix) 550 of 833
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R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, and D2.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires all interior braced wall panels in buildings be supported on continuous footings. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 43.
Figure R403.1(2) PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION BASEMENT WALL SECTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. Additionally, the local region is in an area with a very temperate climate, which is not subject to frequent ground freezing. As a combined result of constant moisture and soil which does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms, wood footings experience relatively rapid decay. This amendment will mitigate the detrimental affect of such organisms by prohibiting the use of wood foundations. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic - See justification B and C in the attached matrix) Section IB - 44.
Figure R403.1(3) PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION CRAWL SPACE SECTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. Additionally, the local region is in an area with a very temperate climate, which is not subject to frequent ground freezing. As a combined result of constant moisture and soil which does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms, wood footings experience relatively rapid decay. This amendment will mitigate the detrimental affect of such organisms by prohibiting the use of wood foundations. (Justification: Geologic and Climatic - See justification Band C in the attached matrix) Section IB – 45.
R403.1.3.6 Isolated concrete footings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment allows the use of plain concrete footings without reinforcing only in projects located in Seismic Design Category A,B or C.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) 552 of 833
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R403.1.5 Slope.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies additional reinforcing for stepped footing assigned to higher Seismic Design Category. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, precautionary steps are proposed to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result for under reinforced footings located on sloped surfaces. Requiring minimum reinforcement for stepped footings is intended to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 47.
R404.2 Wood foundation wall.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment essentially prohibits the use of spread wood footings. Additionally, the local region is in an area with a very temperate climate, which is not subject to frequent ground freezing.
As a combined result of constant moisture and soil which does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms, wood footings experience relatively rapid decay. This amendment will mitigate the detrimental affect of such organisms by prohibiting the use of wood foundations.
(Justification: Geologic and Climatic - See justification B and C in the attached matrix) Section IB – 48.
R501.1 Application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. There is no limitation for weight of mechanical and plumbing fixtures and equipment in the California Residential Code. It is the intent of this proposed amendment that a registered design professional be required to analyze if the floor/attic/structure support is adequate and structurally sound. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 49.
R503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes prescriptive requirements for openings greater than 4 feet without engineering.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) 554 of 833
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FIGURE R503.2.4 OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes prescriptive requirements for openings greater than 4 feet without engineering.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 51.
R503.3 Particleboard.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Residential Standards in Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment prohibits the use of particle board diaphragms. This amendment is necessary because the severe lateral ground displacement that is frequently experienced throughout the local region results in very strong lateral forces on buildings. Investigations after the Northridge earthquake revealed that this material performed poorly as a lateral force-resisting element. (Justification: Geologic- see justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 52.
TABLE R602.3(1) FASTENING SCHEDULE.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the use of staples as fasteners for wood structural panel walls to resist high seismic forces.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 53.
TABLE R602.3(2) ALTERNATE ATTACHMENTS TO TABLE R602.3(1).
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the use of staples as fasteners for wood structural panel walls to resist high seismic forces.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 54.
R602.3.2 Top plate.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment eliminates the use of single top plate construction to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of shear wall systems for building and structures subject to high seismic loads.
The performance of modern day braced wall panel construction is directly related to an adequate load path extending from the roof diaphragm to the foundation system. A single top plate is likely to be over nailed due to the nailing requirements at a rafter, stud, top plate splice, and braced wall panel edge in a single location. In addition, notching on a single top plate for plumbing, ventilation and electrical wiring may reduce the load transfer capacity of the plate without proper detailing. Majority of buildings and structures designed and built per the California Residential Code with a single top plate may not need structural observation and special inspections. The potential construction mistakes mentioned above could not be caught and corrected by knowledgeable engineers and inspectors, and could jeopardize structural performance of buildings and structures located in high seismic areas. 556 of 833
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TABLE R602.3.2 SINGLE TOP PLATE SPLICE CONNECTION DETAILS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment eliminates the use of single top plate construction to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of shear wall systems for building and structures subject to high seismic loads.
The performance of modern day braced wall panel construction is directly related to an adequate load path extending from the roof diaphragm to the foundation system. A single top plate is likely to be over nailed due to the nailing requirements at a rafter, stud, top plate splice, and braced wall panel edge in a single location. In addition, notching on a single top plate for plumbing, ventilation and electrical wiring may reduce the load transfer capacity of the plate without proper detailing. Majority of buildings and structures designed and built per the California Residential Code with a single top plate may not need structural observation and special inspections. The potential construction mistakes mentioned above could not be caught and corrected by knowledgeable engineers and inspectors, and could jeopardize structural performance of buildings and structures located in high seismic areas. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 56.
R602.10.2.3 Minimum number of braced wall panels.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This proposed amendment is consistent with an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles for the California Building Code. Plywood shear walls with high aspect ratio experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. This amendment specifies a minimum braced wall length to meet an aspect ratio consistent with other sections of the Residential Code as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 57.
TABLE R602.10.3(3) BRACING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment is also consistent with an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles for the California Building Code.
Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the expected higher level of performance on buildings and structures, this amendment increases the length and limits the location where shear walls sheathed with lath, plaster or gypsum board are used in multi-level buildings. In addition, shear walls sheathed with other materials are prohibited in Seismic Design Category D0, D1 and D2 to be consistent with the design limitation for similar shear walls found in the California Building Code. The poor performance of such shear walls in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake was investigated by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Task Force and formed the basis for this proposed amendment. Considering that shear walls sheathed with lath, plaster or gypsum board are less ductile than steel moment frames or wood structural panel shear walls, the cities and county of the Los Angeles region has taken the necessary measures to limit the potential structural damage that may be caused by the use of such walls at the lower level of multi-level building that are subject to higher levels of seismic loads.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) 557 of 833
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TABLE R602.10.4 BRACING METHODS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment is also consistent with an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles for the California Building Code.
3/8” thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
In September 2007, limited cyclic testing was conducted by a private engineering firm to determine if wood structural panels fastened with staples would exhibit the same behavior as the wood structural panels fastened with common nails. The test result revealed that wood structural panel fastened with staples appeared to be much lower in strength and stiffness than wood structural panels fastened with common nails. It was recommended that the use of staples as fasteners for wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms not be permitted to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D0, D1 and D2 unless it can be substantiated by cyclic testing. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 59.
TABLE R602.10.5 MINIMUM LENGTH OF BRACE WALL PANELS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment is also consistent with an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles for the California Building Code.
3/8” thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. High aspect ratio shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) 559 of 833
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FIGURE R602.10.6.1 METHOD ABW-ALTERNATE BRACED WALL PANEL.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. 3/8” thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow.
This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 61.
FIGURE R602.10.6.2 METHOD PFH: PORTAL FRAME WITH HOLD-DOWNS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. 3/8” thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow.
This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 62.
FIGURE R602.10.6.4 METHOD CS-PF – CONTINUOUSLY SHEATHED PORTAL FRAME PANEL CONSTRUCTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. 3/8” thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8” thick 3-ply plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness, nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow.
This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damages to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed in 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 63.
R606.4.4 Parapet walls.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies the requirement by adding the word “or”. This addition will prevent the use of unreinforced parapets in Seismic Design Category D0, D1 or D2. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) 561 of 833
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R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement of requirements for masonry elements.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
Reinforcement using longitudinal wires for buildings and structures located in high seismic areas are deficient and not as ductile as deformed rebar. Having vertical reinforcement closer to the ends of masonry walls help to improve the seismic performance of masonry buildings and structures. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 65.
R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides a reference to Section R503.2.4 for the prescriptive requirements for openings greater than 4 feet. Section R802 of the Code does not provide any prescriptive criteria to limit the maximum roof opening size nor does Section R803 provide any details to address the issue of shear transfer near larger roof openings. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is important to ensure that a complete load path is provided to reduce or eliminate potential damages caused by seismic forces. Requiring blocking with metal ties around larger roof openings and limiting opening size is consistent with the requirements of Section R301.2.2.2.5. (Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) Section IB – 66.
902.1 Roof assemblies.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment eliminates the acceptance of Class C roofing materials. (Justification: Topographic and Climatic– see justification C and D in the attached matrix) Section IB – 67.
R902.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the use of wood roof covering material, and requires other roof coverings to have a Class A rating, or be made of materials meeting the requirements of a Class B roofing assembly in non-high fire hazard areas.
(Justification: Topographic and Climatic– See justification C and D in the attached matrix) Section IB – 68.
R902.4 Rooftop-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels and modules.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment is consistent with Volume IA of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code to eliminate the acceptance of Class C roofing assembly.
(Justification: Administrative, Geologic and Climatic- See justification A, B and C attached matrix) 563 of 833
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R905.3.8 Application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment changes the minimum number of fasteners for tile roofing material from one fastener to two fasteners per tile even on relatively flat roofs, and increases the minimum side lap requirement for roofing felt. This amendment specifies nailing edge distances to ensure a sturdy connection. This amendment also establishes corrosion resistance characteristics for nails to mitigate water intrusion and water-accelerated corrosion of fastening material which results from heavy rains which occur throughout the local region.
(Justification: Geologic and Climatic- See justification A attached matrix) Section IB – 70.
TABLE R905.3.8 CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE ATTACHEMENT.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment changes the minimum number of fasteners for tile roofing material from one fastener to two fasteners per tile even on relatively flat roofs, and increases the minimum side lap requirement for roofing felt. This amendment specifies nailing edge distances to ensure a sturdy connection. This amendment also establishes corrosion resistance characteristics for nails to mitigate water intrusion and water-accelerated corrosion of fastening material which results from heavy rains which occur throughout the local region.
(Justification: Geologic and Climatic- See justification A attached matrix) Section IB – 71.
R907.6 Structural fire-resistance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment incorporates the State Fire Marshalls for installation of solar photovoltaic power systems along with local amendments. This amendment is necessary to provide adequate protection from personal injury and property protection due to specific local conditions. (Justification: Administrative, Topographic and Climatic - See justifications A, B and C in the attached matrix)
Section IB – 72.
R908.7 Roof sheathing.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires existing buildings to be provided with a plywood diaphragm when roofing material is stripped from the structure, if such buildings do not have such a diaphragm, (Justification: Geologic and Topographic– see justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IB – 73.
R1001.3.1 Vertical reinforcing.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code to address structural deficiencies in the base codes.
This amendment establishes fireplace/chimney be adequately anchored into the concrete foundation. The performance of fireplace/chimney without anchorage to the foundation has been observed to be inadequate during major earthquakes. The lack of anchorage to the foundation can result in the overturning or displacement of the fireplace/chimney.
(Justification: Geologic: – See justification B in the attached matrix) 565 of 833
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Appendix BF. PATIO COVERS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment adopts appendix Chapter BF which permits patio covers meeting the requirements of the appendix section to be designed for different loads than the residence to which it is accessory. (Justification: Administrative- see justification A in the attached matrix) Section IB – 75.
Appendix BF105.1 Design loads.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment prohibits the installation of any solar energy systems on patio covers designed by this section. This amendment is consistent Volume 1A of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) Section IB – 76.
Appendix Chapter A1. SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies the adoption of the Appendix Chapter A1 of the Existing Building Code as part of Volume IB of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. (Justification: Geologic and Topographic – See justification B and D in the attached matrix) 567 of 833
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Existing Building Standards
Section IC – 2.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 104.2.3.8 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on the use of alternate materials or methods of construction which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section 1C – 3.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 104.2.4.1.2 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on appeals/slight code modifications which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 4.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.1 Permit Required.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment maintains a requirement for a permit to stripe parking lots. (Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 5.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3 Application for permit.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the requirement for a plan review fee to be paid. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 6.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3.2 Time limitation of application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. .
This amendment establishes a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by City Council in 2005.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 7.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3.3 Plan review fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 8.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.5 Expiration.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by city Council in 2005 and establishes the procedures for renewing action on an expired application. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 569 of 833
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Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.8 Responsibility of permittee.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clearly establishes the permit applicant's responsibilities in express fashion, rather than reliance upon implicit understanding of same.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC- 10.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 106.6 Design professional in responsible charge.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clearly establishes that all construction documents submitted for review shall be prepared by a registered design professional. This amendment also allows the building official to make a determination to waive the requirement after reviewing the submitted documents and establishes the work is minor in nature.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 11.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the fees to be collected when a permit is issued for which the work has commenced before obtaining the permit.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 12.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.3.5 Lath and gypsum board inspection.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when inspecting lath and gypsum board.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 13.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.3.8.1 Structural observation.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when structural observation is required.
(Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 14.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.7 Reinspections.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment allows the Building Official to assess re-inspection fees in cases such as when inspection is called and work is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IC of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA, Residential Standards in Volume IB, Plumbing Standards in Volume II, Mechanical Standards in Volume III, and Electrical Standards in Volume IV of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 15.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 112 BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS. 571 of 833
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 50 This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals and the administrative procedures for the board.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 16.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 113.1 Unlawful acts.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 17.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 113.4 Violation penalties.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures.
This amendment is necessary to clarify administrative enforcement procedures, and establishes penalties. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 18.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 114.1 Authority.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to allow the building official to enforce local regulations.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 19.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 114.4 Failure to comply.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment identifies violations as misdemeanors.
(Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 20.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 115.6 Non-compliance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when working with unsafe buildings or structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 21.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 115.7 Vacated buildings.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to be followed when working with unsafe buildings or structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 22.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 118 CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires construction sites to be equipped with available toilet facilities. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix 572 of 833
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Chapter 1 Division II, Section 119 ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment requires trash and debris control for facilities for construction sites, (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 24.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 120 DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative procedures related to the repair and reconstruction of structures affected by a disaster.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 25.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 121 SANDBLASTING.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding sandblasting activities to protect adjoining property from potential damage due to over spray. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 26.
502.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment determines when a building is being altered over 50% of its replacement value, the Building Official may require that all portions of the building be brought up to the standards of the current California Building Code or California Residential Code. (Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 27.
503.1 General.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment determines when a building is being altered over 50% of its replacement value, the building official may require that all portions of the building be brought up to the standards of the current California Building Code or California Residential Code. (Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 28.
505.1 Replacement glass and windows.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment keeps in place the standards that have been used in Building and Safety as we adopt the existing building code.
(Justification: Climatic, Topographic - See justification C, and D in the attached matrix.) Section IC – 29.
1504.1.1 Walkways.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the construction of protective walkways adjacent to construction sites.
(Justification: Administrative See justification A in the attached matrix) 573 of 833
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1504.1.7.1 Shoring.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the construction of shoring to protect the public right-of-way.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 31.
1504.1.8 Protection of sidewalk excavations.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding excavations within the public right-of- way or other public property.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 32.
1504.1.9 Protection of obstructions.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the placement of protective barriers to prevent accidents resulting from excavations or obstructions within the public right-of-way. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 33.
1506.4 Street Use Permits.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the use of the public right-of-way. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IC – 34.
1506.5 Mixing mortar on public property.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative regulations regarding the use of public property to mix mortar, concrete or similar material.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 574 of 833
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Wildland-Urban Interface Standards
Section ID – 2.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 104.2.2.8 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on the use of alternate materials or methods of construction which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section 1D – 3.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 104.2.3.1 Fire code official concurrence.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides administrative clarification regarding the need for concurrence by the Fire code official on appeals/slight code modifications which involve fire/life safety issues. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID– 4.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.2 Permits required.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. .
This amendment maintains a requirement for a permit to stripe parking lots. (Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix)
Section ID – 5.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.4 Application for permit.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the requirement for a plan review fee to be paid. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 6.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.4.2 Time limitation of application.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by City Council in 2005.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 7.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.4.3 Plan review fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 8.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.8 Expiration.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides a time limit for plan review to match legislation passed by city Council in 2005 and establishes the procedures for renewing action on an expired application. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 576 of 833
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C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Packet\Pdf\60033\15567\1.docx 54 Section ID- 9.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.11 Responsibility of permittee.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. amendment clearly establishes the permit applicant's responsibilities in express fashion, rather than reliance upon implicit understanding of same.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 10.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the fees to be collected when a permit is issued for which the work has commenced before obtaining the permit.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 11.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.7 Reinspections.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment allows the Building Official to assess re-inspection fees in cases such as when inspection is called and work is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This amendment makes the Building Standards in Volume IC of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA, Residential Standards in Volume IB, Plumbing Standards in Volume II, Mechanical Standards in Volume III, and Electrical Standards in Volume IV of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 12.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.3.7 Violation penalties.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures. This amendment is necessary to clarify administrative enforcement procedures, and establishes penalties.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 13.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 109.3.7.1 Unlawful acts.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment re-introduces administrative procedures when working with unsafe buildings and structures.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 14.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 113.1 Authority.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment refers to administrative procedures to allow the building official to enforce local regulations.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section ID – 15.
Chapter 1 Division II, Section 113.4 Failure to comply.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment identifies violations as misdemeanors.
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Chapter 1 Division II, Section 114 GENERAL.
The creation of WUI (Wildland-Urban Interface) codes is to reduce wildfire risks by requiring fire- resistant building materials, creating defensible spaces around homes, and ensuring adequate fire access and water supply in areas where urban development meets wildlands. (Justification: Administrative - see justification A in the attached matrix) 579 of 833
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Plumbing Standards
Section II – 2.
Chapter 1 Division II, 104.3.2 Plan Review Fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 1999, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section II – 3.
Chapter 1 Division II, 104.5 Fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 1999, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section II – 4.
Chapter 1 Division II, 105.2.6 Reinspections.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment makes the Plumbing Standards in Volume II of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA, Residential Standards in Volume IB, Mechanical Standards in Volume III, and Electrical Standards in Volume IV of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
(Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section II – 5.
Chapter 1 Division II, 107 Building and Fire Board of Appeals.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017,2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes administrative procedures regarding appeals. (Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section II – 6.
815 Water Softener Using Dry Wells for Discharge.
This amendment is the same as in the 1999, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment restricts the use of water softener systems using dry wells for the discharge of effluents.
Use of dry wells to dispose of effluents cannot be controlled in a manner which will prevent pollution of ground water.
(Justification: Geologic- See justification B in the attached matrix) 581 of 833
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Mechanical Standards
Section III – 2.
Chapter 1 Division II, 104.3.2 Plan Review Fees.
This amendment is essentially the same as in the 1999, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section III – 3.
Chapter 1 Division II, 104.5 Fees.
This amendment is the same as in the 1999, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment provides for the establishment of fees by resolution of the City Council. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section II – 4.
Chapter 1 Division II, 105.2.6 Reinspections.
This amendment is the same as in the 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code, This amendment makes the Mechanical Standards in Volume III of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code consistent with the Building Standards in Volume IA, Residential Standards in Volume IB, Plumbing Standards in Volume II and Electrical Standards in Volume IV of the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
(Justification: Administrative- See justification A in the attached matrix) Section III – 5.
Chapter 1 Division II, 107.0 Building and Fire Board of Appeals.
This amendment is the same as in the 1999, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the creation of the Building and Fire Board of Appeals. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) 583 of 833
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Electrical Standards
Section IV – 2.
90.10 Materials and equipment.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes administrative standards used to consider electrical materials and equipment as approved for use. Such administrative standards include determinations by the building official.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IV – 3.
90.11 Revocation and approval for use.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes administrative standards regarding the revocation of approvals granted by the building official to use electrical materials and equipment. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IV – 4.
90.12 Building and Fire Board of Appeals.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes the creation of the joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals.
(Justification: Administrative- see justification A in the attached matrix) Section IV – 5.
Article 91 ENFORCEMENT.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes administrative procedures regarding the enforcement of electrical standards throughout the city.
(Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IV – 6.
Article 92 PERMITS AND FEES.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes administrative provisions regarding the determination and collection of fees for services, and the administration of permits and inspections and deleting the special annual permit for maintenance work. This amendment also deleted the special permit to owners for work in own residence which is already contained in the state license laws. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section IV – 7.
690.96 Solar Photovoltaic panels/modules.
This amendment is the same as in the 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the requirements for the design and installation of photovoltaic panels/modules which is not provided in the base codes. This amendment is necessary to provide adequate protection from personal injury and property protection due to specific local conditions. (Justification: Administrative, Topographic and Climatic - See justifications A, B and C in the attached matrix)
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Housing Standards
Section V – 2.
203 BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment establishes the creation of the joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals. (Justification: Administrative - See justification A in the attached matrix) Section V – 3.
1101.2 Notice and Order.
This amendment is the same as in the 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment replaces references to "substandard" and "dangerous" conditions with the term "unsafe", as determined by the building official. Additionally, this amendment makes proper reference to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals.
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Fire Standards
Section VI – 2.
Chapter 1, division II, Scope and Administration
Since this chapter is not adopted by the State Fire Marshal, this amendment is required in order to adopt the administrative provisions of the model code related to the fire prevention bureau’s organization, authority, duties, permits, fees, and similar administrative subjects. This amendment adopts the chapter overall; subsequent amendments (VI-3 through VI-12) make amendments to specific sections within the chapter. This chapter is similar to the provisions of the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code Chapter
1. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 3.
103.1 Creation of agency
This amendment specifies that the authority having jurisdiction shall be the Glendale Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau as responsible for the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Fire Code.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 4.
104.1.1 Environmental protection
This amendment is essentially the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code which summarizes the existing environmental programs the Glendale Fire Department is responsible for which have effective dates ranging between 1986 and 1997. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 5.
105.6 Required operational permits
This amendment is administrative in nature to adjust code section numbering to be consistent with the amendment of Section VI-5 and is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 6.
105.6.51 Additional operational permits
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code which adds permits that are not addressed by the model code. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 7.
105.6 Required construction permits
This amendment is administrative in nature to adjust code section numbering to be consistent with the amendment of Section VI-8 and is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 8.
105.6.25 Additional construction permits
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(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 9.
107.7 Fees for services
This amendment is essentially the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment provides the Fire Department with administrative provisions for the establishment of fees for services. Essentially, all issues associated with fees are established by Resolution of the City Council.
This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 10.
107.8 False alarms or nuisance alarms
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment authorizes a service charge for Fire Department response to false or nuisance alarms. As described in other provisions related to fees, all issues related to fees are established by Resolution of the City Council. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 11.
109 building and fire board of appeals
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes the joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals, establishes administrative appeals procedures, and refers to the detailed provisions contained in Volume IA. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 12.
112.4 Violation penalties
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. It revises the provisions for penalties associated with fire code violations and refers such provisions to Volume IA and Volume VI Chapter 49, as applicable. Essentially, all issues associated with fees are established by Resolution of the City Council as well as the Glendale Municipal Code. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 13.
202 FALSE ALARMS
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. It provides for a more comprehensive definition of the term “false alarm”. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. It is also related to Sections VI-9. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 14.
CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
This amendment is the same as in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. Since chapter 3 of the International Fire Code is not entirely adopted by the State Fire Marshal, this amendment is necessary in order to apply the guidelines not adopted by the State Fire Marshal. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
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Section VI-15.
307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces.
This amendment is the same as in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment adds restrictions related to the use of portable outdoor fireplaces when used in conjunction with one- and two- family dwellings located within a wildland-urban interface fire area. Glendale is located in a region that has a seasonally dry climate, which often experiences strong Santa Ana wind conditions. The additional restrictions require a minimum separation of 15 feet between the portable outdoor fire place and any structure, combustible material or vegetation, to address the increased fire hazards that are associated with seasonal high-wind conditions which increase the risk of open-flame devices in the wildland-urban interface fire areas. The wildland-urban interface fire areas are located in areas of the city where steep, hillside topography increase the difficulty in addressing wind-driven fire events. (Justification: Climatic)
Section VI-16.
307.4.4 “Red-flag” and other high fire risk conditions.
This amendment is essentially the same as in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code with some minor editorial updates. This amendment adds restrictions on open burning activities, including recreational fires and fires within portable outdoor fireplaces, on “red-flag” days or other days which pose a high fire risk. Glendale is located in a region that has a seasonally dry climate, which often experiences strong Santa Ana wind conditions. The additional restrictions reduce the risk of wind-driven fires that could occur on “red-flag” days that result from a combination of dry conditions and strong winds that frequently occur as a result of Glendale’s seasonal climate. (Justification: Climatic)
Section VI-17.
308.1.5 Location near combustibles.
This amendment is the same as in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment expands restrictions on open flame sources located in wildland-urban interface fire areas and located within 10 feet of combustible construction or vegetation. Glendale is located in a region that has a seasonally dry climate, which often experiences strong Santa Ana wind conditions. The additional restrictions reduce the risk of unintentional fire ignition of combustible construction and/or vegetation, which would pose an extreme safety risk due to the dry and windy climate. (Justification: Climatic)
Section VI-18.
308.1.9 Outdoor fires.
This amendment was part of Section VI-40 in Chapter 49 of the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code but is being relocated to Chapter 3 . This amendment provides for restrictions on outdoor fires located in the wildland-urban interface fire areas, or High Fire Hazard Areas. Glendale is located in a region that has a seasonally dry climate, which often experiences strong Santa Ana wind conditions. The additional restrictions reduce the risk of unintentional fire ignition of combustible construction and/or vegetation, which would pose an extreme safety risk due to the dry and windy climate. (Justification: Climatic)
Section VI – 19.
503 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
This amendment is the same as in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. Since Section 503 of the International Fire Code is not adopted by the State Fire Marshal, this amendment is necessary in order to apply the important provisions they contain. Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high 591 of 833
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(Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic) Section VI – 20.
510.3 Permit required
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment facilitates emergency responder communication coverage within buildings. This amendment established administrative standards for the proper radio coverage within buildings located within the City of Glendale.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 21.
806 Natural decorative vegetation in new and existing building This amendment facilitates the enforcement of natural cut trees used for decorative purposes. The amendment also includes the enforcement of fire retardant treatment used for natural cut trees within the City of Glendale.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 22.
807 Decorative materials and artificial decorative vegetation in new and existing materials This amendment facilitates the enforcement of natural and decorative vegetation materials. The amendment also includes the enforcement of fire retardant treatment used for combustible decorative materials within the City of Glendale.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 23.
901.1.1 Aesthetics
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code and is provided to ensure aesthetics of fire protection systems are taken into consideration by designers and installers, and to provide consistency with the city’s zoning code and with direction from City Council in passing the sprinkler ordinance of 1989. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 24.
901.6 Inspection, testing, and maintenance
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment identifies the inspection, testing, and maintenance intervals of fire protection equipment and other critical systems.
This amendment also establishes professional credential requirements for those performing such services.
This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. It is associated with the next amendment, VI-22.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 25.
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This amendment is a continuation of the previous section, VI-21, and is essentially the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. The changes involve the removal electrical buss duct testing and infrared testing This amendment also identifies the requirements of testing equipment in one convenient table format, making it much easier and faster to understand the expectations of system maintenance / testing. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 26.
901.11 Critical equipment
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment defines “critical equipment”, and then establishes criteria for its location, ventilation, signage, and graphics.
Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high degree of seismicity that increases the likelihood of structural damage within buildings. Placement of critical equipment above the first floor of a building increases the likelihood that such equipment will be inaccessible for proper use after an earthquake.
Furthermore, earthquake-induced fires are more likely to occur in regions of high seismicity, and proper ventilation of critical equipment is necessary to maintain a tenable environment where such critical equipment must be accessed during an earthquake-induced fire. (Justification: Geologic)
Section VI – 27.
903.2.22 Where required
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code reflecting Glendale’s fire sprinkler ordinance for both new and existing buildings originally adopted in 1989. Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high degree of seismicity that increases the likelihood of earthquake-induced fires. Climatically, seasonal Santa Ana wind conditions have the potential to exacerbate fire conditions, thereby placing a higher degree of reliance upon automatic fire sprinkler systems to assist in the early abatement of structure fires. Topographically, portions of Glendale are located within hillside areas that are accessible by steep, narrow and winding streets, which can delay the arrival of fire suppression resources; automatic fire sprinkler systems can provide early suppression until fire suppression resources can arrive on scene. All of these conditions contribute to the need for increased fire sprinkler standards.
This amendment also includes administrative procedures for notification and enforcement. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic) Section VI – 28.
906.8 Cabinets
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes administrative standards for the placement of fire extinguisher cabinets, to ensure that fire extinguishers are located in cabinets to ensure location control of fire extinguishers. The height provision contained in the amendment is intended to coordinate with disabled access provisions to ensure fire extinguishers are accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 29.
906.9.1 Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less
This amendment is the same as in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code and is also the same as VI-26. The code has two separate provisions for fire extinguishers weighing less than or more than 40 pounds. This amendment establishes administrative standards for the placement of fire extinguisher cabinets, to ensure that fire extinguishers are located in cabinets to ensure location control of fire extinguishers. The height provision contained in the amendment is intended to coordinate with disabled 593 of 833
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Section VI – 30.
907.6.6 Monitoring
This amendment is essentially the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code with a revision to further ensure the reliability of fire alarm monitoring systems by requiring monitoring systems to comply with NFPA 72’s provisions for central station monitoring service, a more reliable and accountable monitoring method. This amendment is administrative, and does not affect any building standards.
Section VI-29 is also related to this amendment.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 31.
907.11 Certification and Identification of Certificated Systems This amendment is essentially the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code with revised language to clarify requirements related to alterations of existing fire alarm systems. This amendment originally appeared in the 1989 Glendale Building and Safety Code and has remained essentially the same in all editions since. This amendment establishes an administrative requirement that all new fire alarm systems, and certain existing systems, such as those that have proven to be unreliable or undergo extensive alteration, to be certificated with a nationally recognized testing laboratory and to have maintenance contract in force. This amendment is related to Section VI-28. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 32.
1032 Special egress graphics
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. This amendment establishes administrative standards for signage and graphics which may be required by the fire code official to address special circumstances.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 33.
1103.2 Emergency responder communication coverage in existing buildings This amendment contains the provisions for adequate signal strength for emergency responder communications. which may be required by the fire code official to address special circumstances. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 34.
1103.3 Existing elevators
This amendment contains the provisions for maintenance and inspection of existing elevators which may be required by the fire code official to address special circumstances. (Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 35.
1104 Means of egress for existing buildings
This amendment contains provisions for required exiting of all buildings with the continue maintenance of properly functioning door hardware which may be required by the fire code official to address special circumstances.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 36.
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(Justification: Administrative, Climatic, Geologic, Topographic) Section VI – 37.
Chapter 53, Section 5303 COMPRESSED GASES.
Securing methods of compressed gases, cylinders and tanks shall be of a non-combustible material to avoid ignition with incompatible materials.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 38.
5707 On-demand mobile fueling operations
This amendment contains the safety provisions for mobile fueling operations that dispense Class I, II and III liquids into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles.
(Justification: Administrative)
Section VI – 39.
Appendix B, Table B105.2, Required fire flow for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety. This amendment revises the model code’s reduction of fire flow from 75% to no more than 50% for buildings other than one- and two- family dwellings. Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high degree of seismicity that increases the likelihood of earthquake-induced damage to municipal water supply lines. Additionally, large magnitude seismic events often result in loss of power at water distribution pump stations, thereby interfering with water pressure throughout the city. The proposed amendment requires a greater fire flow requirement for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, thereby increasing the likelihood of adequate water supply to fight fires after a major seismic event that compromises the municipal water supply.
(Justification: Geologic)
Section VI – 40.
Appendix C, Table C102.1, Required number and spacing of fire hydrants This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code which establishes fire hydrant spacing requirements, with some minor editorial clarifications. The amendment requires the average spacing between fire hydrants to be closer than permitted by the model code. Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high degree of seismicity that increases the likelihood of earthquake- induced damage to municipal water supply lines. Additionally, large magnitude seismic events often result in loss of power at water distribution pump stations, thereby interfering with water pressure throughout the city. The proposed amendment requires a closer spacing of fire hydrants, thereby resulting in better access to water to fight fires after the municipal water supply is compromised after an earthquake.
(Justification: Geologic)
Section VI – 41.
Appendix D, Fire apparatus access roads
This amendment is the same as the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. Since this appendix is not adopted by the State Fire Marshal, this amendment is required in order to adopt the provisions they contain. This is related to VI-18. Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high degree of seismicity that increases the likelihood of earthquake-induced fires. Climatically, seasonal Santa Ana wind conditions have the potential to exacerbate fire conditions, thereby requiring reliable access by fire suppression crews and equipment. Topographically, portions of Glendale are located within hillside areas that are accessible by steep, narrow and winding streets. All of these conditions contribute to the need to 595 of 833
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Appendix D107, one or two-family residential developments This amendment requires new developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. This is related to VI-18. Geologically, the City of Glendale is exposed to a high degree of seismicity that increases the likelihood of earthquake-induced fires. Climatically, seasonal Santa Ana wind conditions have the potential to exacerbate fire conditions, thereby requiring reliable access by fire suppression crews and equipment. Topographically, portions of Glendale are located within hillside areas that are accessible by steep, narrow and winding streets. All of these conditions contribute to the need to maintain minimum fire access standards to enable fire suppression crews to properly respond to structure and wildland fires in a manner that will prevent rapid spread throughout the community. (Justification: Administrative, Geologic, Climatic, Topographic) 596 of 833
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Security Standards
Volume VII is hereby added to the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code for administrative reasons to establish Security Standards, with no changes from its previous form as it appears in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
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Commercial and Industrial Property Maintenance Standards Volume VIII is hereby added to the 2026 Glendale Building and Safety Code for administrative reasons to establish Commercial and Industrial Property Maintenance Standards, with minor changes from its previous form as it appears in the 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code. 600 of 833
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Green Building Standards
Section IX – 2.
301.1 Scope.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment clarifies the scope of the green building standards. (Justification: Administrative and Climatic - See justification A and I in the attached Key to Justifications)
Section IX – 3.
4.106.5 Water permeable surfaces.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment reduces water runoff from exposed paved areas associated with residential development, and encourages natural percolation and on-site water retention which provides many environmental benefits.
(Justification: Climatic - See justification I in the attached Key to Justifications) Section IX – 4.
4.509 NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION.
This amendment is the same as in the 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code.
This amendment increases the available natural ventilation and fresh air circulation. Larger openable windows and doors also enable the occupants to rely upon artificial interior lights less, thereby saving energy each day.
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IA-3 Chapter 1 Division II, 104.2.3.9 Fire code official concurrence X A IA-4 Chapter 1 Division II, 104.2.4.2 Fire code official concurrence X A IA-5 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.1 Required X A
IA-6 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.3 Application for permit X A IA-7 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.3.1.1 Electric vehicle charging station review process X A, B, C & D IA-8 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.3.2 Time limitation of application X A IA-9 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.3.3 Plan review fees X A IA-10 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.5 Expiration X A
IA-11 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.8 Responsibility of permittee X A IA-12 Chapter 1 Division II, 107.3.4 Design professional in responsisble charge X A, B & C IA-13 Chapter 1 Division II, 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance X A IA-14 Chapter 1 Division II, 110.3.6 Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspection X A IA-15 Chapter 1 Division II, 110.3.10.1 Structural observation X A IA-16 Chapter 1 Division II, 110.7 Re-inspections X A
IA-17 Chapter 1 Division II, 113 BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS X A IA-18 Chapter 1 Division II, 114.1 Unlawful acts X A
IA-19 Chapter 1 Division II, 114.4 Violation penalties X A IA-20 Chapter 1 Division II, 115.1 Authority X A
IA-21 Chapter 1 Division II, 115.4 Failure to comply X A IA-22 Chapter 1 Division II, 116.6 Non-compliance X A
IA-23 Chapter 1 Division II, 116.7 Vacated Buildings X A IA-24 Chapter 1 Division II, 118 117 CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES X A 1 603 of 833
IA-25 Chapter 1 Division II, 119 118 ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL X A IA-26 Chapter 1 Division II,120 119 DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION X A IA-27 Chapter 1 Division II, 121 120 SANDBLASTING X A
IA-28 Chapter 1 Division II, 202 DEFINITIONS A
[F] 403.3 Combination automatic sprinkler/standpipe system X B, C, & D [F] 403.3.3 Secondary water supply X B, C, & D
IA-29 503.2 Construction on contiguous lots under same ownership or occupancy X A IA-30 [F] 903.2.22 Where required X A, B, C & D
IA-31 [F] 906.8 Cabinets X B, C, & D
IA-32 [F] 906.9.1 Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less. X A IA-33 [F] 907.6.6 Monitoring X B, C, & D
IA-34 [F] 907.9 Certification and Identification of Certificated Systems X A [F] 913.7 Fire pumps and pump rooms. X B, C, & D
TABLE 1004.1.2 MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA ALLOWANCES PER OCCUPANT X A TABLE 1006.2.1 SPACES WITH ONE EXIT OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY X A IA-35 1505.1 General X C & D
IA-36 TABLE 1505.1 MINIMUM ROOF COVERING X C & D
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IA-37 1505.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). X C & D 1507.3.1 Deck Requirements X B
IA-38 TABLE 1507.3.7 CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE ATTACHMENT X B & C IA-39 1512.6 Roof sheathing X B & D
IA-40 1613.8 Amendments to ASCE 7 X B & D
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IA-42 1613.8.2 Wood Diaphragms X B & D
IA-43 1613.8.3 Structural Separation X B
IA-44 1613.9 Seismic design provisions for hillside buildings X B & D IA-45 1613.10 Suspended ceilings X B
IA-46 1701.2 Technical specialties X B & D
IA-47 1704.2 Special inspections and tests X B & D
IA-48 1704.6 Structural Observation X A & B
IA-49 1704.6.1 Structural observation for seismic resistance X B IA-50 1705.3 Concrete construction X B & D
IA-51 1705.13 Special inspections for seismic resistance X B IA-52 1805.4.3 Drainage discharge X C & D
IA-53 1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems X C
IA-54 1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls X B IA-55 1807.2 Retaining walls X B
IA-56 1807.3.1 Limitations X B
IA-57 1809.3 Stepped footing X B
IA-58 1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction X B IA-59 TABLE 1809.7 PRESCRIPTIVE FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS X B
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IA-60 1809.12 Timber footings X B & C
IA-61 1810.3.2.4 Timber X C
IA-62 1905.1 General X A
IA-63 1905.6 1905.6 Structural plain concrete X B
IA-64 1905.6.3 1905.6.3 ACI 318, Section 18.7.5. X B
IA-65 1905.6.4 1905.6.4 ACI 318, Section 18.10.4. X B
IA-66 1905.6.5 1905.6.5 ACI 318, Section 18.12.6. X B
IA-67 2113.1 Genereal X B
IA-68 2304.10.2 Fastener requirements X B
IA-69 2304.10.3.1 Quality of nails X B
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IA-70 2304.12.2.8 Wood used in retaining walls and cribs X B & C IA-71 2305.4 Hold-down connectors X B
IA-72 2306.2 Wood-frame diaphragms X B
IA-73 2306.3 Wood-frame shear walls X B
IA-74 2307.2 Wood-frame shear walls X B
IA-75 TABLE 2308.10.1 WALL BRACING REQUIREMENTS X B
IA-76 2308.10.5.1 Alternate bracing wall (ABW). X B
IA-77 Figure 2308.10.5.1 ALTERRNATE BRACED WALL PANEL (ABW) X B IA-78 2308.10.5.2 Portal frame with hold-downs (PFH) X B IA-79 Figure 2308.10.5.2 PORTAL FRAMES WITH HOLDDOWNS (PFh) X B IA-80 2308.10.8.1 Foundation requirements X B
IA-81 2308.10.9 Attachment of sheathing X B
IA-82 3101.1 Scope X A & D
IA-83 3102 Enclosure; required characteristics X D
IA-84 3102.2.1 Membrane Structures Used as Shade Covers for Specific Uses X A & D IA-85 3102.6.2 Membrane less than 20 feet (6096 mm) X A IA-86 3109.2 California swimming pool safety act (statewide) X D IA-87 3114 Intermodal Shipping Containers. X A & D
IA-88 3202.1.2.1 Change of use/occupancy X A
IA-89 3202.3.2 Windows, architectural features and mechanical equipment X A IA-90 3203 PROJECTIONS INTO ALLEYS X A & D
IA-91 3303.8 Storm water drainage and retention during demolition X A IA-92 3306.2 Walkways X A
IA-93 3306.9.1 Shoring X A
IA-94 3306.10 Protection of sidewalk excavations X A
IA-95 3306.11 Protection of obstructions X A
IA-96 3308.3 Street Use Permits X A
IA-97 3308.4 Mixing mortar on public property X A
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IA-98 Appendix I PATIO COVERS X A
IA-99 Appendix I 105.1 Design Loads X B & D
IA-100 Appendix J GRADING X E, F, G, H
IA-101 Appendix J101.1 Scope X E
IA-102 Appendix J101.3 Hazards X E
IA-103 Appendix J101.4 Safety precautions X E
IA-104 Appendix J101.5 Protection of utilities X E
IA-105 Appendix J101.6 Protection of adjacent property X E IA-106 Appendix J101.7 Storm water control measures X E & G IA-107 Appendix J101.8 Conditions of approval X E
IA-108 Appendix J101.9 Rules and regulations X E
IA-109 Appendix J102 DEFINITIONS X E
IA-110 Appendix J103.1 Permits required X E
IA-111 Appendix J103.2 Exemptions X E
IA-112 Appendix J103.3 Unpermitted grading X E
IA-113 Appendix J103.4 Grading fees X E
IA-114 Appendix J103.5 Bonds and insurance X E
IA-115 Appendix J104.2 Grading plan requirements X E
IA-116 Appendix J104.2.1 Grading designation X E, F, G & H IA-117 Appendix J104.2.2 Regular grading requirements X E, F, G & H IA-118 Appendix J104.2.3 Engineered grading requirements X E, F, G & H IA-119 Appendix J104.3 Geotechnical engineering and engineering geology report X E, F, G & H IA-120 Appendix J104.4 Liquefaction study X F & H
IA-121 Appendix J104.5 Slope failure reports X F, G & H IA-122 Appendix J104.6 Permit issuance X E
IA-123 Appendix J105.3 Field engineer X E
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IA-124 Appendix J105.4 Geotechnical engineer X E
IA-125 Appendix J105.5 Engineering geologist X E
IA-126 Appendix J105.6 Permittee X E
IA-127 Appendix J105.7 Building official X E
IA-128 Appendix J105.8 Notification of noncompliance X E IA-129 Appendix J105.9 Transfer of responsibility X E
IA-130 Appendix J105.10 Non-inspected grading X E
IA-131 Appendix J105.11 Routine field inspections and reports X E IA-132 Appendix J105.12 Completion of work X E
IA-133 Appendix J105.13 Notification of completion X E
IA-134 Appendix J105.14 Change of ownership X E
IA-135 Appendix J106.1 Maximum cut slope X F, G & H
IA-136 Appendix J106.2 Drainage X G & H
IA-137 Appendix J107.1 General X F, G & H
IA-138 Appendix J107.2 Surface preparation X F, G & H
IA-139 Appendix J107.3 Benching X F, G & H
IA-140 Appendix J107.6 Maximum slope X F, G & H
IA-141 Appendix J107.7 Slopes to receive fill X F, G & H IA-142 Appendix J107.8 Inspection of fill X F, G & H
IA-143 Appendix J107.9 Testing of fills X F, G & H
IA-144 Appendix J108 SETBACKS AND RETAINING WALLS X F, G & H IA-145 Appendix J109.1 General X F, G & H
IA-146 Appendix J109.3 Interceptor drains and overflow protection X F, G & H IA-147 Appendix J109.5 Disposal X F, G & H
IA-148 Appendix J110.1 General X F, G & H
IA-149 Appendix J111 REFERENCED STANDARDS X E
IA-150 Appendix J112 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DICHARGE X F, G & H
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IB-2 Chapter 1 Division II, R104.2.2.7 Fire code official concurrence X A IB-3 Chapter 1 Division II, R104.2.3.2 Fire code official concurrence X A IB-4 Chapter 1 Division II, R104.3.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in flood hazard areas X A
IB-5 Chapter 1 Division II, R105.3 Application for permit X A IB-6 Chapter 1 Division II, R105.3.1.1 Small residential rooftop solar energy system review process X A, B, C & D IB-7 Chapter 1 Division II, R105.3.2 Time limitation of application X A IB-8 Chapter 1 Division II, R105.3.3 Plan review fees X A IB-9 Chapter 1 Division II, R105.5 Expiration X A
IB-10 Chapter 1 Division II, R105.8 Responsibility of permittee X A IB-11 Chapter 1 Division II, R106.3.4 Deferred submittals X A IB-12 Chapter 1 Division II, R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance X A IB-13 Chapter 1 Division II, R109.1.5.4 Structural observation X A IB-14 Chapter 1 Division II, R109.1.5.5 Sound transmission control X A IB-15 Chapter 1 Division II, R109.5 Reinspections X A
IB-16 Chapter 1 Division II, R112 BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS X A IB-17 Chapter 1 Division II, R113.1 Unlawful acts X A
IB-18 Chapter 1 Division II, R113.4 Violation penalties X A IB-19 Chapter 1 Division II, R114.1 Authority X A
IB-20 Chapter 1 Division II, R114.4 Failure to comply X A IB-21 Chapter 1 Division II, R115 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT X A IB-22 Chapter 1 Division II, R116 CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES X A IB-23 Chapter 1 Division II, R117 ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL X A IB-24 Chapter 1 Division II, R118 DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION X A 7 609 of 833
IB-25 Chapter 1 Division II, R119 SANDBLASTING X A
IB-26 Chapter 1 Division II, R120 PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS X A IB-27 R301.1.3.1 California licensed architect or engineer X B & D IB-28 R301.1.3.2 Woodframe structures X B
IB-29 R301.1.3.3 Structures other than woodframe X B
IB-30 R301.1.5 Seismic design provisions for buildings constructed on or into slopes steeper than one-unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope) X B & D IB-31 TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA X A IB-32 R301.2.2.6 Irregular buildings X B & D
IB-33 R301.2.2.11 Anchorage of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment X B & D IB-34 R302.1.1 Construction on contiguous lots under same ownership or occupancy X A IB-35 R308.1 Address identification X A
IB-36 R309 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS X X B, C & D IB-37 R310.6 Power source X A, B, C & D
IB-38 R401.1 Application X B & C
IB-39 R401.4 Soils test X B
IB-40 R401.5 Grading X E, F, G, H
IB-41 R402.1 Wood foundation X B & C
IB-42 R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Category D0, D1 and D2 X B IB-43 FIGURE R403.1(2) PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION BASEMENT WALL SECTION X B & C IB-44 FIGURE R403.1(3) PERMANENT WOOD FOUNDATION CRAWL SPACE SECTION X B & C IB-45 R403.1.3.6 Isolatted concrete footings X B
IB-46 R403.1.5 Slope X B
IB-47 R404.2 Wood foundation walls X B & C
IB-48 R501.1 Application X B
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IB-49 R503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms X B
IB-50 FIGURE R503.2.4 OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS X B IB-51 R503.3 Particleboard X B
IB-52 TABLE R602.3(1) FASTENING SCHEDULE X B
IB-53 TABLE R602.3(2) ALTERNATE ATTACHMENTS TO TABLE R602.3(1) X B IB-54 R602.3.2 Top plate X B
IB-55 TABLE R602.3.2 SINGLE TOP PLATE SPLICE CONNECTION DETAILS X B IB-56 R602.10.2.3 Minimum number of braced wall panels X B IB-57 TABLE R602.10.3(3) BRACING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON SEISMIC DESIGN X B
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IB-58 TABLE R602.10.4 BRACING METHODS X B
IB-59 TABLE R602.10.5 MINIMUM LENGTH OF BRACED WALL PANELS X B IB-60 FIGURE R602.10.6.1 METHOD ABW-ALTERNATE BRACED WALL PANEL X B IB-61 FIGURE R602.10.6.2 METHOD PFH: PORTAL FRAME WITH HOLD-DOWNS X B IB-62 FIGURE R602.10.6.4 METHOD CS-PF-CONTINUOUSLY SHEATHED X B
PORTAL FRAME PANEL CONSTRUCTION
IB-63 R606.4.4 Parapet walls X B
IB-64 R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement of requirements for masonry elements X B IB-65 R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms X B
IB-66 R902.1 Roofing covering materials X C & D
IB-67 R902.1.2 Roof coverings in all other areas X C & D IB-68 R902.4 Rooftop-mounted photovoltaic (PV)panels systems X A, B & C IB-69 R905.3.8 Application X A
IB-70 TABLE R905.3.8 CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE ATTACHMENT X A IB-71 R907.6 Structural fire-resistance X A, B & C
IB-72 R908.7 Roof sheathing X B & D
IB-73 R1001.3.1 Vertical reinforcing X B
IB-74 APPENDIX BF PATIO COVERS X A
IB-75 Appendix BF105.1 Design loads X B & D
IB-76 SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR
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IC-5 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.3 Application for permit X A IC-6 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.3.2 Time limitation of application X A IC-7 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.3.3 Plan review fees X A IC-8 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.5 Expiration X A
IC-9 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.8 Responsibility of permittee X A IC-10 Chapter 1 Division II, 106.6 Design professional in responsisble charge X A IC-11 Chapter 1 Division II, 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance X A IC-12 Chapter 1 Division II, 109.3.5 Lath and gypsum board inspection X A IC-13 Chapter 1 Division II, 109.3.8.1 Structural observation X A IC-14 Chapter 1 Division II, 109.7 Reinspections X A
IC-15 Chapter 1 Division II, R112 BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS X A IC-16 Chapter 1 Division II, 113.1 Unlawful acts X A
IC-17 Chapter 1 Division II, 113.4 Violation penalties X A IC-18 Chapter 1 Division II, 114.1 Authority X A
IC-19 Chapter 1 Division II, 114.4 Failure to comply X A IC-20 Chapter 1 Division II, 115.6 Non-compliance X A
IC-21 Chapter 1 Division II, 115.7 Vacated buildings X A IC-22 Chapter 1 Division II, 118 CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES X A IC-23 Chapter 1 Division II, 119 ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL X A IC-24 Chapter 1 Division II,120 DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION X A 10 612 of 833
IC-25 Chapter 1 Division II, 121 SANDBLASTING X A
IC-26 502.1 General X A
IC-27 503.1 General X A
IC-28 505.1 Replacement glass and windows X C & D
IC-29 1504.1.1 Walkways X A
IC-30 1504.1.7.1 Shoring X A
IC-31 1504.1.8 Protection of sidewalk excavations X A
IC-32 1504.1.9 Protection of obstructions X A
IC-33 1506.4 Street Use Permits X A
IC-34 1506.5 Mixing mortar on public property X A
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ID-5 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.4 Application for permit X A ID-6 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.4.2 Time limitation of application X A ID-7 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.4.3 Plan review fees X A ID-8 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.8 Expiration X A
ID-9 Chapter 1 Division II, 105.11 Responsibility of permittee X A ID-10 Chapter 1 Division II, 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance X A ID-11 Chapter 1 Division II, 109.1.3 Reinspections X A
ID-12 Chapter 1 Division II, 109.3.7 Violation penalties X A ID-13 Chapter 1 Division II, 109.3.7.1 Unlawful acts X A ID-14 Chapter 1 Division II, 113.1 Authority X A
ID-15 Chapter 1 Division II, 113.4 Failure to comply X A ID-16 Chapter 1 Division II, 114 GENERAL X A
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IV-3 90.11 Revocation of approval for use X A
IV-4 90.12 Building and Fire Board of Appeals X A
IV-5 Article 91 ENFORCEMENT X A
IV-6 Article 92 PERMITS AND FEES X A
IV-7 690.86 Solar photovoltaic panels/modules X A
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VI-2 Chapter 1, Part 2 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS X A
VI-3 103.1 Creation of agency X A
VI-4 104.1.1 Environmental protection X A
VI-5 105.6 Required operational permits X A
VI-6 105.6.51 Additional operational permits X A
VI-7 105.6 Required construction permits X A
VI-8 105.6.25 Additional construction permits X A
VI-9 107.7 Fee for services X A
VI-10 107.8 False alarms or nuisance alarms X A
VI-11 109 Building and fire board of appeals X A
VI-12 112.4 Violation penalties X A
VI-13 202 False alarms X A
VI-14 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS X C & D
VI-15 307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces X C
VI-16 307.4.4 Red-flag and other high fire risk conditions X C VI-17 308.1.5 Location near combustibles X C
VI-18 308.1.9 Outdoor fires X A, B, C, & D
VI-19 503 Fire Apparatus Access Roads X A
VI-20 510.3 Permit required X A
VI-21 806 Natural vegetation X A
VI-22 807 Decorative materials X A
VI-23 901.1.1 Aesthetics X B
VI-24 901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance X A, B, C & D VI-25 Table 901.6 Inspection intervals X B, C, & D
VI-26 901.11 Critical equipment X A
VI-27 903.2.21 Where requied X A
VI-28 906.8 Cabinets X A
VI-29 906.9.1 Extinguisher weighing 40 pounds or less X A VI-30 907.6.6 Monitoring X A & B
VI-31 907.11 Certification of systems X B
VI-32 1032 Special egress graphics X B
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VI-34 1103.3 Existing elevators X A
VI-35 1104 Means of egress for existing buildings X A
VI-36 Chapter 49 Wildland urban interface X A, C, &D
VI-37 5303 Compressed gases X A
VI-38 5707 On-demand mobile fueling X A, C, & D
VI-39 Appendix B Table B105.2 Rrequired fire flow X A, C, & D VI-40 Appendix C Table C102.1 Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants X A, C, & D VI-41 Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads X A, C, & D VI-42 Appendix D107 One or two-family residential developments X A, C, & D Volume VI
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A. This amendment is necessary for administrative clarification and does not modify a California Building Standard pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7. This amendment establishes administrative standards for the effective enforcement of building standards throughout the City of Glendale.
B. This amendment is justified based on a local geologic condition. The City is subject to earthquake hazards caused by its location on the Sierra Madre fault near the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Said fault is the eastward extension of the same fault upon which the 1971 San Fernando earthquake originated. Other faults which potentially could cause seismic activity in the City include the Verdugo fault located near the southwest edge of the Verdugo Mountains and its branches to the east, the Sycamore Canyon fault, the Scholl Canyon fault and the Eagle Rock and San Rafael faults. The York Boulevard fault is also important in that it is a western extension of the Raymond Hill fault for which there is considerable evidence for recent geologic activity. Said faults are generally considered major Southern California earthquake faults which may experience rupture at any time. Thus, because the City is within a seismic area which includes earthquake faults within and through the jurisdictional limits of the City, the modifications and changes cited herein are designed to better limit property damage as a result of seismic activity and to establish criteria for repair of damaged property following a local emergency.
C. This amendment is justified based on a local climatic condition. The seasonal climatic conditions during the late summer and fall create severe fire hazards to the public health and welfare in the city. The hot, dry weather in combination with Santa Ana winds frequently results in wildland fires in the thousands of acres of brush- covered slopes in the Verdugo and San Rafael Hills, Chevy Chase Hills, and Repetto Hills area of the City. These areas extend from the City's boundary on the east to the Angeles National Forest in the north and the Verdugo Mountains at the Burbank boundary to the west. The aforementioned conditions combined with the geological characteristics of the hills within the City create hazardous conditions for which departure from the California Building Standards Code is required.
D. Glendale topography includes significant hillsides with narrow and winding access, which makes timely response by fire suppression vehicles difficult.
Additionally, long periods of dry, hot weather, combined with unpredictable seasonal winds (Santa Ana wind conditions) result in increased exposure to fire risk. The modifications and additions to the California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary to combat the hazards brought about by local climatic conditions. Glendale has a desert weather pattern with monsoon type rain followed by long periods of hot, dry weather. The heavy rains tend to oversaturate the soil for a short time period during the year, having a detrimental effect on in-ground structures affected by varying moisture conditions. The City is situated on the alluvial flood plains of the Arroyo Verdugo Wash, Sycamore, Verdugo and Scholl Canyons and the Verdugo and San Gabriel Mountain drainages which have an 624 of 833
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E. This amendment is necessary for administrative clarification, which does not modify a California Building Standard pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7. This amendment establishes administrative standards for the effective enforcement of grading standards throughout the City of Glendale.
F. This amendment is justified based on a local geologic condition. The City of Glendale is subject to earthquake hazards caused by its location on the Sierra Madre fault near the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Said fault is the eastward extension of the same fault upon which the 1971 San Fernando earthquake originated. Other faults which potentially could cause seismic activity in the City include the Verdugo fault located near the southwest edge of the Verdugo Mountains and its branches to the east, the Sycamore Canyon fault, the Scholl Canyon fault and the Eagle Rock and San Rafael faults. The York Boulevard fault is also important in that it is a western extension of the Raymond Hill fault for which there is considerable evidence for recent geologic activity.
Said faults are generally considered major Southern California earthquake faults which may experience rupture at any time. This amendment establishes grading standards that are intended to improve the performance of graded sites that may be subjected to seismic movement, including both vertical and lateral ground surface acceleration. Thus, because the City is within a seismic area which includes earthquake faults within and through the jurisdictional limits of the City, the modifications and changes cited herein are necessary to better limit personal injury and property damage as a result of seismic activity and to establish criteria for repair of damaged property following a local emergency.
G. This amendment is justified based on a local climatic condition. The seasonal climatic conditions during the late summer and fall create severe fire hazards as hot, dry weather in combination with Santa Ana winds frequently result in wildland fires in the thousands of acres of brush-covered slopes in the Verdugo and San Rafael Hills, Chevy Chase Hills and Repetto Hills areas of the city, which can rapidly denude natural vegetation. The City of Glendale is also subjected to heavy seasonal rains, which are generally more intense than most regions in California. The City’s orientation within the Verdugo Mountains results in a concentration of rainfall during the fall and winter seasons, which often result in severe ground and slope saturation. The City is situated on the alluvial flood plains of the Arroyo Verdugo Wash, Sycamore, Verdugo and Scholl Canyons and the Verdugo and San Gabriel Mountain drainages which have an extensive history of slope failures causing serious floods and mud slides especially when a heavy rainy season occurs after a severe brush fire. New construction and additions in said areas must be regulated to assure that hillside slides will not be exacerbated, and if possible, will be improved. 625 of 833
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I. This amendment is justified based on a local climatic condition, which makes amendment of Green Building Standards reasonably necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code (HSC) 17958.5. The seasonal hot, dry weather during the summer combined with arid conditions throughout the Los Angeles Basin region (including regional drought conditions), contribute to excessive energy demand to support cooling loads. Such conditions also contribute to a regional shortage of potable water supply. Similarly, periods of extremely cold weather during the fall and winter seasons result in significant heat loss in and around buildings.
J. This amendment is justified based on a local topographic condition, which makes amendment of Green Building Standards reasonably necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code (HSC) 17958.5. The mountainous terrain that surrounds the Los Angeles Basin region contributes to the thermal inversion of trapped air. Such air becomes atypically warm or cold, depending on the season, thereby significantly increasing energy and water consumption. Furthermore, the thermal inversion traps all forms of air pollution, especially exhaust from hydrocarbon combustion (such as vehicle exhaust), and creates unhealthful respiratory conditions on a frequent basis.
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Reject Bids Received for Central Park Block Improvements Project, Dispense with Competitive Bidding, and Negotiate with the Bidders 1) Resolution rejecting all bids, dispensing with competitive bidding, and authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to directly negotiate with one or more bidders.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for October 28, 2025 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 25, 2025, four bids were received for the Central Park Block Project. After a thorough review, staff determined that all the bids were non-responsive because none of the bidders met the mandatory minimum qualifications for contractors’ references, and certain required bidding forms were incomplete. To keep the project on budget and on schedule, and to reduce administrative and implementation costs, staff determined it would be more efficient to reject all bids and negotiate directly with the bidders rather than rebidding the project.
Staff seeks City Council approval to reject all bids, dispense with competitive bidding and authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to negotiate with one or more bidders for the project. Upon successful negotiation, the final contract for this project will return to the City Council for review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a resolution rejecting all bids, dispensing with competitive bidding, and authorizing the negotiation of a construction contract for the Central Park Block Project
ANALYSIS
The Central Park Block is bounded by Harvard Street to the north, Colorado Street to the south, Louise Street to the east and public parking (Lot 10) and alley to the west (See Exhibit 1: Project Location Map).
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In July 2018, the City Council approved the entitlements for the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California (Museum). Revised entitlements were subsequently approved in January 2021 and building permits for the Museum’s garage issued in July 2022; completion of the Museum building is expected in the winter of 2026. The Museum’s development in Central Park provided an opportunity to better integrate the park’s civic and cultural facilities as well as create new public spaces and recreational opportunities.
In April 2018 the City Council selected the “Grand Steps” concept for development into schematic design documents, and in June 2019 approved the schematic design package and directed release of an RFP for design services for construction documents, bidding, and construction administration. In March 2022 the City Council approved a reduction in scope by eliminating improvements on the Adult Recreation Center’s (ARC) periphery, including a courtyard and café pavilion on the ARC’s southwest corner and an entry courtyard on the northeast corner.
The Grand Steps design emphasizes an entry to Central Park from the Central Park paseo, with steps leading from the paseo and Parking Lot 10 to the great lawn. A second lawn between the library and ARC is included, which increases the functionality of the great lawn. Greater activation of the park and programming for all ages is accommodated by areas dedicated to the children’s play east of the Central Library, a multi-generational game plaza, and a forest park. Through the conversion of on-site parking lots into park space, the project increases the amount of open space from 48,130 SF to 118,047 SF.
Project Scope of Work:
Grand Steps Entry Plaza: a formal entry from the Central Park paseo providing a transition between Parking Lot 10 and the park through a series of long steps and an accessible sloping walkway;
Great Lawn: flexible green open space in the Great Lawn anchors the largest open area of the park;
Lawn Amphitheater and Event Stage: a smaller setting for special events is provided by the Lawn Amphitheater. A low stage with canopy provides a platform for special functions;
Library Steps: a patio is provided at the library’s south entry, with steps that give access to the building and a place to sit and look out over the park; Tree Grove and Activity Plaza: the tree grove provides a backdrop to the event stage and shades an outdoor lounge area for ARC visitors and the community at- large. Beyond the trees, catenary lighting provides a festive atmosphere for the programmable activity plaza;
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Children’s Playground and Splash Pad: year-round imaginative play is encouraged with signature play equipment and a splash pad. A new restroom building is located nearby for convenience;
Forest Walk: existing trees between the library and Louise Street are preserved to contribute to a forest-like setting within the park. Boardwalk paths beneath the canopy help reduce impacts to the trees and contribute to the sense of place; Library Lawn: small lawn adjacent to the playground and forest walk for a children’s free play area;
ARC Entry Plaza: a newly reconfigured drop-off and accessible parking area provides convenient access to the ARC’s front door. Specialty paving indicates arrival and signals the presence of pedestrians and park activity in the vicinity; and South Entry Plaza at Colorado: a sloping path from Colorado Street between the Museum and ARC. Sculptural walls retain planting areas and frame a small pocket plaza. The existing large oak tree will be a stately gateway to the park.
On May 6, 2025, the City Council adopted the project plans and specifications and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids. The project was advertised in the Glendale Independent, the city’s website, as well as various online platforms. On June 25, 2025, the city received four bids as follows:
1. ARC Construction, Inc. $14,020,131.45
2. Dorado Design & Construction, Inc. $14,998,670.00
3. Environmental Construction, Inc. $15,409,891.00
4. The Nazerian Group $16,888,123.00 Upon review of the bid documents, staff found all bidders to be non-responsive in accordance with the bidding requirements as follows:
a. Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder and Designated Subcontractors – Bidder did not show they satisfactorily completed at least four (4) prevailing wage public contracts in California; comparable in scope and scale to this project, within three (3) years prior to the Bid Deadline and at least one (1) project that included a federal funding source and associated federal funding requirements. b. Certain required bidding forms were either incomplete, improperly executed, or missing required information as specified in the bid documents.
To maintain the City’s objective of securing qualified and experienced contractors while providing flexibility to negotiate with one or more firms, staff will evaluate potential modifications to the number or type of comparable projects required and may consider equivalent experience that sufficiently demonstrates a contractor’s capability to perform the work successfully.
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STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Given the project’s location within the Central Park Block, which includes the Central Library, ARC, and the Museum currently under construction, outreach efforts will be closely coordinated with the Library, Arts & Culture and Community Services & Parks Departments, as well as the Museum, to ensure construction is well coordinated and impacts to the facility users are minimized.
Public outreach will also be conducted through multiple platforms, including a dedicated project website. The website will introduce the public to the project and the project team, explain the scope of work and project locations, highlight the project phase, and provide staff contact information for questions, discussions, and input.
In addition, the outreach plan will include consideration of ceremonial events such as a groundbreaking and ribbon cutting to celebrate major milestones, as well as tabling and information-sharing at community gatherings and festivals, including the Armenian American Museum Festival and other civic events, to further engage the public and raise awareness of the project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Central Park Block Project cost will be determined when staff returns to recommend award of a contract to a contractor after successful negotiations.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The project was previously determined to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Class 32 “In-fill Development Projects”. The plans and specifications to implement the project were previously evaluated and as a result, their adoption will not have a significant effect on the environment.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not approve the attached resolutions to reject all bids or to authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to negotiate with one or more bidders. Doing so will not improve Central Park Block with new amenities, green space, playground and many other facilities for public use.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
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Submitted by:
Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Onnig Bulanikian, Director of Community Services and Parks Prepared by:
Sarkis Oganesyan, Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer Armen Avazian, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer
Marc David, Senior Project Manager
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Project Location Map
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0 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
CALIFORNIA, REJECTING ALL BIDS, DISPENSING WITH COMPETITIVE
BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE WITH ONE OR MORE BIDDERS FOR
THE CENTRAL PARK BLOCK PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 3951.
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2025, the City Council adopted Specification No. 3951 for the Central Park Block Project (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2025, the Public Works Department received four (4) bids for the Project ranging from $14,020,131.45 to $16,888,123.00; and WHEREAS, upon review of the bid documents, staff determined that all bids were non- responsive because the bidders did not meet the mandatory minimum qualifications for contractor references and certain required bidding forms were incomplete, improperly executed, or missing; and
WHEREAS, staff determined that rejecting all bids and entering into direct negotiations would be in the best interest of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department staff believes that negotiating directly with one or more bidders will allow the contractors to refine their proposals, reduce excessive contingencies, and align the construction contract with the City’s project requirements and budget; and
WHEREAS, maintaining the Project’s momentum is critical to ensuring timely delivery of improvements, integrating with the Armenian American Museum construction, and preserving the allocated funding, including the federal ORLP grant award of $5,950,000; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, the City Council finds it is in the best interests of the City to dispense with competitive bidding and authorize the Director of Public Works, or his designee to negotiate a contract without further bidding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:
1. The foregoing facts are deemed to be true and correct and constitute the basis for rejecting all bids.
2. The City Council hereby:
A. Rejects all bids received on June 25, 2025 for the Project, Specification No. 3951;
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C. Authorizes the Director of Public Works or his designee to negotiate with one or more bidders for the Project, Specification No. 3951; and D. Directs staff to return to the City Council for award.
Adopted this _____________ day of __________________________, 2025 ___________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale, do certify that the foregoing Resolution No. __________ was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the ________ day of __________________, 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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HARVARD STREET
LOUISE STREET
COLORADO STREET
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GREAT LAWN
ARMENIAN AMERICAN
MUSEUM
ADULT RECREATION
CENTER (ARC)
GLENDALE CENTRAL
LIBRARY
PALM COURT
GRAND STAIRS
FITNESS PLAZA
PAVED PLAZA
CONNECTION TO AAM
ARC PATIO WITH SEATING
AMPHITHEATER STRUCTURE
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Resolution Amending Glendale Water & Power (“GWP”) Electric Rates for Standby Service Rider for Medium and Large Business Dispatchable Rates and Medium and Large Business Dispatchable Time-of-Use Rates.
1. Resolution Adjusting and Redistributing Rate Increases for Electric Standby Service Rider for Medium Business and Large Business Dispatchable Rates and Medium and Large Business Dispatchable Time-of-Use Rates effective November 1, 2025, November 1, 2026, and November 1, 2027.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for October 28, 2025 Calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council adopted the last electric rate increase for ratepayers in November 2023. The rates were based on a Cost-of-Service Analysis (“COSA”) covering a five- year period from fiscal year 2024 through fiscal year 2028. On April 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6025 to add the standby service rider for medium and large business dispatchable rates and medium and large business dispatchable time-of- use rates.
Subsequently, on October 7, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6042 to reduce and redistribute the rates that would otherwise go into effect on November 1, 2025. In that process, the standby service rider for medium and large businesses were inadvertently not included in the Rate Tables adopted by Council that evening.
The proposed Resolution corrects this by applying the redistribution of system average rates to the medium and large business dispatchable rates and the medium and large business dispatchable time-of-use rates.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution for the proposed redistribution and adjustment of the standby service rider for medium business dispatchable rates, the standby service rider for medium business dispatchable time-of use rates, the standby service rider for large business dispatchable rates, and the standby service rider for large business dispatchable time-of-use rates.
The recommended action will provide a rate adjustment for the medium and large business customers, and medium and large business customer dispatchable time-of- use rates, by redistributing the 11.3% system average increase scheduled for July 1, 636 of 833
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2025 (deferred to November 1, 2025) to 5% increase effective November 1, 2025,
2.95% increase on November 1, 2026, and 2.95% increase on November 1, 2027.
ANALYSIS
The City Council adopted the last electric rate increase for ratepayers in November 2023. The rates were based on a Cost-of-Service Analysis (“COSA”) covering a five- year period from fiscal year 2024 through fiscal year 2028. On April 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6025 to add the standby service rider for medium and large business dispatchable rates, as well as medium and large business dispatchable time-of-use rates.
On October 7, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6042 to redistribute the rates that would otherwise go into effect on November 1, 2025. The proposed Resolution applies the deferral and redistribution, approved and adopted by the City Council, to the standby service rider for medium and large business dispatchable rates, and medium and large business dispatchable time-of-use rates, as those were inadvertently not included in the Rate Tables adopted by Ordinance No. 6042.
The proposed redistribution and adjustment extend the same benefit to medium and large business customers. Historically, GWP has had three customers thus far on the standard standby service medium business dispatchable LD-2 and the standby service large business dispatchable PC-1 rates.
The proposed Resolution applies the system average rate redistribution and reduction, which was approved and adopted by the City Council on October 7, 2025, to the medium and large business dispatchable rates and the medium and large business dispatchable time-of-use rates as those were inadvertently not included in the Rate Tables adopted by Ordinance No. 6042.
NewGen Strategies and Solutions, the City’s COSA consultant, has determined the appropriate rate adjustments for medium and large business customers. These updated standby service rider rates are set forth in the Rate Table attached hereto as Exhibit A.
The table below presents the results of the COSA analysis by customer rate class while meeting obligations set forth in Proposition 26.
Rate Adjustments by Customer Rate Class
R ate Class 11/1/2025 11/1/2026 11/1/2027 Cumulative
O verall S ystem 5.00% 2.95% 2.95% 11.30%
R esidential 6.10% 3.58% 3.58% 13.80%
S mall Business 5.63% 3.27% 3.27% 12.70%
M edium Business 3.29% 1.95% 1.95% 7.40%
Large Business 4.23% 2.50% 2.50% 9.50%
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If the proposed Resolution is adopted as recommended, it will be effective on November 6, 2025, concurrently with the effective date of Ordinance No. 6042. Because the proposed Resolution will reduce and redistribute the standby service rider rates for medium and large business customers and the medium and large business time-of-use rates that would otherwise go into effect on November 1, 2025, the proposed Resolution includes a provision which makes the implementation of the proposed adjusted and redistributed rates retroactive to November 1, 2025. Ordinance No. 6042 includes a provision allowing future rate implementations to be authorized by City Council Resolution.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
Since GWP has a very small group of customers in this customer rate class, the fiscal impact of these rate adjustments is minimal. The overall impact of the rate-deferral and redistribution across all customer rate classes is estimated to be $41.2 million and can be absorbed within the existing COSA due to higher-than-forecasted non-rate revenues and savings in Purchased Power expenditures.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action requested herein is ministerial and thus not a project for the purposes of California Environmental Quality Act; therefore, CEQA does not apply.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Not to adopt the Resolution to adjust and redistribute rate increases for electric standby service rider for medium business and large business dispatchable rates and time-of-use rates as proposed herein, in which case the standby service rider dispatchable rates and time-of-use rates and for medium and large business customers will default to the originally adopted rate increases approved in November 2023 of 11.3% on average for Fiscal Year 25-26.
2.Consider other alternatives not proposed by staff.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Scott K. Mellon, P.E., General Manager - Glendale Water & Power Prepared by:
Adrine Isayan, Assistant General Manager - Finance & Risk Management David Davis, Utility Finance Manager
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS / ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Rate Table (adjustments to electric rates for standby service rider for medium business and large business dispatchable rates time of use illustrated in red font)
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RESOLUTION NO. _______
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE
SETTING AMENDING GLENDALE WATER & POWER ELECTRIC RATES FOR
STANDBY SERVICE RIDER FOR MEDIUM BUSINESS AND LARGE BUSINESS
DISPATCHABLE RATES AND MEDIUM AND LARGE BUSINESS DISPATCHABLE TIME OF USE RATES EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2025, NOVEMBER 1, 2026 AND NOVEMBER 1, 2027
WHEREAS, the City of Glendale, through the Glendale Water & Power Department (“GWP”), operates a municipal utility for the distribution of electrical energy to the residents of the City of Glendale; and
WHEREAS, on November 28, 2023, the Glendale City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6016, implementing electric rates for Fiscal Years 2024 through 2028, which took effect on January 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6025 which updated the Standby Service Rates and Rider for standard Medium LD-2 and Large Business PC-1 including Time-of-Use (TOU) customers and proposing updates to provide needed benefits and cost savings to the customer through a monthly peak demand instead of a ratcheted 12 month peak demand and proposing extending the standby service rider to the Medium Business Dispatchable and Large Business Dispatchable TOU LD2B and PC1B rates; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-80, whereby it deferred the July 1, 2025 Electric Rate adjustment to November 1, 2025 and directed GWP to adjust and redistribute the 11.3% average adjustment scheduled to take into effect on July 1, 2025 as follows: 5% effective November 1, 2025; 2.95% effective November 1, 2026; and 2.95% effective November 1, 2027, and directed staff to return in advance of November 1, 2025 with an Ordinance with updated rates reflecting the authorized rate adjustment and redistribution; and
WHEREAS, staff, in the Report dated September 30, 2025, by the General
Manager of GWP, presented adjusted and redistributed electric rates for the remaining three years of the current Cost of Service Analysis (COSA) for implementation effective November 1, 2025, November 1, 2026 and November 1, 2027; and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2025, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6042 reducing and redistributing the system average rates to 5% effective November 1, 2025; 2.95% effective November 1, 2026; and 2.95% effective November 1, 2027; and
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WHEREAS, the Standby Service Rates and Rider for standard Medium LD-2 and Large Business PC-1 including Time-of-Use (TOU) and the established for Medium Business Dispatchable and Large Business Dispatchable TOU LD2B and PC1B rates by Ordinance No. 6025 were inadvertently not included in the Rate Tables adopted on October 7, 2025 by Ordinance No. 6042; and
WHEREAS, the COSA and proposed rate plan reflect previously approved law and legislative direction of the present and former City Councils including: (i) the requirements of Article Xl, Section 22 of the Glendale City Charter, which was approved by the voters in 1949 and has remained in the City Charter since that date; and (ii) the Public Benefits Charge set forth in Section 13.44.425 of the Glendale Municipal Code, which was first approved in 1997 as required by state law and subsequently amended in 1998, 1999, 2001, 2006 and 2008 and has remained in the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 (“GMC”) without change since 2008; and
WHEREAS, the proposed electric service rates and charges, as set forth in Ordinance No. 6016, Ordinance No. 6025, Ordinance No. 6042, and as amended by this Resolution have been calculated on the basis of the reasonable costs incurred by GWP to provide electric service to GWP’s customers; and
WHEREAS, the proposed electric service rates and charges constitute charges imposed for one or more of the following reasons: (1) a specific City benefit conferred or privilege granted (California Constitution, Article XIIIC, §1(e)(1)) and/or (2) a City service or product (California Constitution, Article XIIIC, §1 (e)(2)); and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 6042 allows future rate implementations to be authorized by City Council Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Resolution being presented for adoption on October 28, 2025 with an effective date of November 6, 2025 to be concurrent with the effective date of Ordinance No. 6042; and
WHEREAS, because this Resolution will reduce and redistribute the rates that would otherwise go into effect on November 1, 2025, the proposed Resolution shall apply the redistribution retroactively to November 1, 2025 in order for the proposed adjusted and redistributed electric rates for the medium and large business customers for the remaining three years of the current COSA to be implemented effective November 1, 2025, November 1, 2026 and November 1, 2027 as presented in the Rate Table attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA:
SECTION 1. Notice of public meetings at which this Resolution was considered was properly given, and all oral and written presentations made to and heard by the City Council were properly considered.
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SECTION 2. There is a reasonable relationship between the rates to be charged for the provision of various City services and the City’s costs in providing those services.
SECTION 3. The adjustment and redistribution which amends the Electric Rates attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference:
a) Do not exceed the actual or estimated reasonable costs to the City for providing the services to which the fees related;
b) Are reasonable and necessary to enable the City to provide the benefit or privilege, service or product to which they related; and
c) Have been allocated in a manner such that the costs to the payor bear a fair and reasonable relationship to the payor’s burden on, or benefits received, from the City.
SECTION 4. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act.
The City Council finds and determines that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, CEQA does not apply to the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, and other charges by public agency which the public agency finds are for the purpose of (1) meeting operating expenses including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, (2) purchasing or leasing supplies equipment or materials, (3) meeting financial reserve needs and requirements, (4) obtaining funds for capital projects, necessary to maintain service within existing service areas, or (5) obtaining funds necessary to maintain such intra-city transfers are authorized by City Charter. As set forth in the Report dated March 26, 2024 by the General Manager of GWP, the electric rate increases which were approved via Ordinance No. 6106 and those which are being recommended for approval are for the express purposes of meeting existing operating expenses of GWP, purchasing supplies, equipment or materials necessary to operate the utility, funding certain capital improvements necessary to supply electricity to the residents and businesses within Glendale’s service area, and to ensure the Glendale City Charter authorized intra-city transfer can be maintained.
SECTION 5. The City Council hereby adopts the amendments proposed herein and the electric rate schedule as set forth in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 6. Severability. This Resolution is adopted under the authority of the Charter of the city of Glendale and State law. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase is declared invalid or otherwise void by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any remaining provision hereof. In this regard the City Council finds and declares that it would have adopted this measure notwithstanding any partial invalidity hereof.
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SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force on November 6, 2025.
SECTION 8. Retroactive Implementation of Redistribution and Application of Rate Schedule. The electric rate schedule as set forth in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference shall be implemented and applied retroactively to November 1, 2025 for the remaining three years of the current COSA with implementation effective November 1, 2025, November 1, 2026 and November 1, 2027 as presented in the Rate Table attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
Passed by the Council of the City of Glendale on the _____ day of _______________, 2025.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF GLENDALE )
I, Suzie Abajian Ph.D., City Clerk of the city of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. ___________ was passed by a majority vote of the Council of the city of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the _____ day of _____________, 2025, and that the same was passed by the followed vote.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $0.64 $0.70 $0.75 $0.75 $0.75 $0.75
Energy kWh
High Season - First 10 kWh/day $0.1661 $0.2481 $0.2863 $0.3071 $0.3200 $0.3334 High Season - Next 10 kWh/day $0.2059 $0.3075 $0.3549 $0.3806 $0.3967 $0.4133 High Season - Remaining kWh $0.2459 $0.3673 $0.4238 $0.4547 $0.4738 $0.4936 Low Season - First 10 kWh/day $0.1393 $0.2081 $0.2401 $0.2575 $0.2684 $0.2796 Low Season - Next 10 kWh/day $0.1725 $0.2577 $0.2973 $0.3189 $0.3323 $0.3463 Low Season - Remaining kWh $0.2128 $0.3179 $0.3668 $0.3935 $0.4100 $0.4271 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Residential Solar (L-1-D).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Residential Service L-1-A
Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
EXHIBIT A
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Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $0.82 $0.70 $0.75 $0.75 $0.75 $0.75
Energy kWh
High Season - Base $0.1227 $0.1870 $0.2141 $0.2280 $0.2366 $0.2456 High Season - Peak $0.3681 $0.5610 $0.6423 $0.6839 $0.7099 $0.7368 Low Season - Base $0.1023 $0.1559 $0.1785 $0.1901 $0.1973 $0.2048 Low Season - Peak $0.3068 $0.4676 $0.5353 $0.5700 $0.5917 $0.6141 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Residential Solar TOU (L-1-E).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Residential Service L-1-B
Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
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Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $0.62 $0.80 $1.00 $1.15 $1.20 $1.25
Energy kWh
High Season $0.1841 $0.2674 $0.2993 $0.3118 $0.3214 $0.3314 Low Season $0.1595 $0.2317 $0.2593 $0.2701 $0.2784 $0.2871 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Small Business Solar (L-2-C).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Small Business L-2-A
Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
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Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $1.33 $0.80 $1.00 $1.15 $1.20 $1.25
Energy kWh
High Season – Base $0.1040 $0.1681 $0.1899 $0.1996 $0.2060 $0.2127 High Season – Peak $0.3119 $0.5041 $0.5695 $0.5985 $0.6179 $0.6379 Low Season – Base $0.0800 $0.1293 $0.1461 $0.1535 $0.1585 $0.1636 Low Season – Peak $0.2399 $0.3878 $0.4380 $0.4604 $0.4753 $0.4906 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Small Business Solar TOU (L-2-D).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Small Business L-2-B
Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
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Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.60 $1.65 $1.70
Energy kWh
High Season $0.0847 $0.1441 $0.1583 $0.1645 $0.1681 $0.1705 Low Season $0.1378 $0.1514 $0.1573 $0.1608 $0.1631
Demand kW/Day
High Season $0.99 $1.04 $1.08 $1.10 $1.12 $1.15
Low Season $0.69 $0.72 $0.75 $0.77 $0.78 $0.80
RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Medium Business Solar (LD-2-C).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Medium Business LD-2-A
Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
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Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Feb 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.60 $1.65 $1.70
Reservation Charge kW/day $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 Supplemental Service Charge
Demand High Season kW/day $0.99 $1.04 $1.08 $1.10 $1.12 $1.15 Demand Low Season kW/day $0.69 $0.72 $0.75 $0.77 $0.78 $0.80 Energy High Season kWh $0.0847 $0.1441 $0.1583 $0.1645 $0.1681 $0.1705 Energy Low Season kWh $0.0810 $0.1378 $0.1514 $0.1573 $0.1608 $0.1631 Backup Service Charge
Energy Charge kWh See LD-2-A See LD-2-A See LD-2-A See LD-2-A See LD-2-A See LD-2-A Demand High Season kW/day $0.45 $0.50 $0.54 $0.56 $0.58 $0.61 Demand Low Season kW/day $0.15 $0.18 $0.21 $0.23 $0.24 $0.26 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Standby Service Rider: Medium Business Dispatchable
Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
Note:
1. Customer charge is applied to each meter installed for Standby Service.
2. Reservation Charge is a monthly charge applied to the contracted amount of standby capacity, typically aligned with generation capacity (kW) of the customer-owned generation resource.
3. Supplemental Service Charge is only applicable to the portion of power and energy required by and delivered to the customer in excess of the customer self-generation. This charge aligns with the standard LD-1-A charges except as noted for demand charges.
4. Demand rates are determined by the maximum demand reading in the billing period (e.g., monthly). The ratchetted demand does not apply.
5. Backup Service Charge is applicable during an unscheduled outage of the customer-owned generation resource and applied to the demand and energy consumption typically served by the customer-owned generation.
The ECAC, RAC, RDC will be calculated and applied per Sections 13.44.260, 13.44.270, and 13.44.280 of the Glendale Municipal Code.
The PBC applies to all charges per Section 13.44.425 of the GMC.
The UUT applies to all charges per Section 4.36.030 of the GMC. 650 of 833
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $1.11 $1.25 $1.50 $1.60 $1.65 $1.70
Energy kWh
High Season – Base $0.0823 $0.1268 $0.1374 $0.1424 $0.1447 $0.1480 High Season – Peak $0.2423 $0.3733 $0.4045 $0.4192 $0.4260 $0.4358 Low Season – Base $0.0823 $0.1268 $0.1374 $0.1424 $0.1447 $0.1481 Low Season – Peak $0.1455 $0.2242 $0.2429 $0.2518 $0.2558 $0.2617 Demand kW/day
High Season $0.58 $0.61 $0.63 $0.64 $0.66 $0.67
Low Season $0.48 $0.50 $0.52 $0.53 $0.55 $0.55
RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Medium Business Solar TOU (LD-2-D).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Medium Business LD-2-B
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Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $1.11 $1.25 $1.50 $1.60 $1.65 $1.70
Reservation Charge kW/day $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 Supplemental Service Charge
Energy kWh
High Season – Base $0.0823 $0.1268 $0.1374 $0.1424 $0.1447 $0.1480 High Season – Peak $0.2423 $0.3733 $0.4045 $0.4192 $0.4260 $0.4358 Low Season – Base $0.0823 $0.1268 $0.1374 $0.1424 $0.1447 $0.1481 Low Season – Peak $0.1455 $0.2242 $0.2429 $0.2518 $0.2558 $0.2617 Demand kW/day
High Season $0.58 $0.61 $0.63 $0.64 $0.66 $0.67
Low Season $0.48 $0.50 $0.52 $0.53 $0.55 $0.55
Backup Service Charge
Energy Charge kWh See LD-2-B See LD-2-B See LD-2-B See LD-2-B See LD-2-B See LD-2-B Demand High Season kW/day $0.45 $0.50 $0.54 $0.56 $0.58 $0.61 Demand Low Season kW/day $0.15 $0.18 $0.21 $0.23 $0.24 $0.26 ECAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Standby Service Rider: Medium Business Dispatchable Time Of Use (TOU) Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
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Note:
1. Customer charge is applied to each meter installed for Standby Service.
2. Reservation Charge is a monthly charge applied to the contracted amount of standby capacity, typically aligned with generation capacity (kW) of the customer-owned generation resource.
3. Supplemental Service Charge is only applicable to the portion of power and energy required by and delivered to the customer in excess of the customer self-generation. This charge aligns with the standard LD-1-A charges except as noted for demand charges.
4. Demand rates are determined by the maximum demand reading in the billing period (e.g., monthly). The ratchetted demand does not apply.
5. Backup Service Charge is applicable during an unscheduled outage of the customer-owned generation resource and applied to the demand and energy consumption typically served by the customer-owned generation.
The ECAC, RAC, RDC will be calculated and applied per Sections 13.44.260, 13.44.270, and 13.44.280 of the Glendale Municipal Code.
The PBC applies to all charges per Section 13.44.425 of the GMC.
The UUT applies to all charges per Section 4.36.030 of the GMC. 653 of 833
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $5.82 $7.00 $9.00 $10.00 $10.25 $10.50 Energy kWh
High Season $0.0695 $0.1345 $0.1513 $0.1601 $0.1647 $0.1698 Low Season $0.0628 $0.1215 $0.1367 $0.1447 $0.1487 $0.1535 Demand kW/day
High Season $1.19 $1.25 $1.32 $1.35 $1.38 $1.40
Low Season $0.90 $0.95 $1.00 $1.02 $1.04 $1.06
Reactive Power kVAR/Day $0.004 $0.006 $0.008 $0.010 $0.010 $0.010 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Large Business Solar (PC-1-C).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Large Business PC-1-A
Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
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Feb 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $5.82 $7.00 $9.00 $10.00 $10.25 $10.50 Reservation Charge kW/day $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 Supplemental Service Charge
Demand High Season kW/day $1.19 $1.25 $1.32 $1.35 $1.38 $1.40 Demand Low Season kW/day $0.90 $0.95 $1.00 $1.02 $1.04 $1.06 Energy High Season kWh $0.0695 $0.1345 $0.1513 $0.1601 $0.1647 $0.1698 Energy Low Season kWh $0.0628 $0.1215 $0.1367 $0.1447 $0.1487 $0.1535 Reactive Power Charge kVAR/Day $0.004 $0.006 $0.008 $0.010 $0.010 $0.010 Backup Service Charge
Energy Charge kWh See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A Demand High Season kW/day $0.55 $0.61 $0.68 $0.71 $0.74 $0.76 Demand Low Season kW/day $0.26 $0.31 $0.36 $0.38 $0.40 $0.42 Reactive Power Charge kVAR/Day See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Current Rate
Proposed Rates
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Standby Service Rider: Large Business Dispatchable
Item Unit
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Note:
1. Customer charge is applied to each meter installed for Standby Service.
2. Reservation Charge is a monthly charge applied to the contracted amount of standby capacity, typically aligned with generation capacity (kW) of the customer-owned generation resource.
3. Supplemental Service Charge is only applicable to the portion of power and energy required by and delivered to the customer in excess of the customer self-generation. This charge aligns with the standard PC-1-A charges except as noted for demand charges.
4. Demand rates are determined by the maximum demand reading in the billing period (e.g., monthly). The ratchetted demand does not apply.
5. Backup Service Charge is applicable during an unscheduled outage of the customer-owned generation resource and applied to the demand and energy consumption typically served by the customer-owned generation.
The ECAC, RAC, RDC will be calculated and applied per Sections 13.44.260, 13.44.270, and 13.44.280 of the Glendale Municipal Code.
The PBC applies to all charges per Section 13.44.425 of the GMC.
The UUT applies to all charges per Section 4.36.030 of the GMC. 656 of 833
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $5.82 $7.00 $9.00 $10.00 $10.25 $10.50 Energy kWh
High Season - Base $0.0714 $0.1194 $0.1322 $0.1384 $0.1423 $0.1464 High Season – Peak $0.2008 $0.3358 $0.3718 $0.3892 $0.3999 $0.4114 Low Season - Base $0.0714 $0.1194 $0.1322 $0.1384 $0.1423 $0.1464 Low Season – Peak $0.1163 $0.1945 $0.2153 $0.2254 $0.2316 $0.2382 Demand kW/day
High Season $0.82 $0.86 $0.91 $0.93 $0.95 $0.96
Low Season $0.58 $0.61 $0.64 $0.66 $0.67 $0.68
Reactive Power kVAR/Day $0.004 $0.006 $0.008 $0.010 $0.010 $0.010 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates apply to the Large Business Solar TOU (PC-1-D) High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Large Business PC-1-B
Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
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Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $5.82 $7.00 $9.00 $10.00 $10.25 $10.50 Reservation Charge kW/day $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 Supplemental Service Charge
Energy kWh
High Season - Base $0.0714 $0.1194 $0.1322 $0.1384 $0.1423 $0.1464 High Season – Peak $0.2008 $0.3358 $0.3718 $0.3892 $0.3999 $0.4114 Low Season - Base $0.0714 $0.1194 $0.1322 $0.1384 $0.1423 $0.1464 Low Season – Peak $0.1163 $0.1945 $0.2153 $0.2254 $0.2316 $0.2382 Demand kW/day
High Season $0.82 $0.86 $0.91 $0.93 $0.95 $0.96
Low Season $0.58 $0.61 $0.64 $0.66 $0.67 $0.68
Reactive Power kVAR/Day $0.004 $0.006 $0.008 $0.010 $0.010 $0.010 Backup Service Charge
Energy Charge kWh See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B Demand High Season kW/day $0.55 $0.61 $0.68 $0.71 $0.74 $0.76 Demand Low Season kW/day $0.26 $0.31 $0.36 $0.38 $0.40 $0.42 Reactive Power Charge kVAR/Day See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B ECAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Standby Service Rider: Large Business Dispatchable Time of Use (TOU) Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
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Note:
1. Customer charge is applied to each meter installed for Standby Service.
2. Reservation Charge is a monthly charge applied to the contracted amount of standby capacity, typically aligned with generation capacity (kW) of the customer-owned generation resource.
3. Supplemental Service Charge is only applicable to the portion of power and energy required by and delivered to the customer in excess of the customer self-generation. This charge aligns with the standard PC-1-A charges except as noted for demand charges.
4. Demand rates are determined by the maximum demand reading in the billing period (e.g., monthly). The ratchetted demand does not apply.
5. Backup Service Charge is applicable during an unscheduled outage of the customer-owned generation resource and applied to the demand and energy consumption typically served by the customer-owned generation.
The ECAC, RAC, RDC will be calculated and applied per Sections 13.44.260, 13.44.270, and 13.44.280 of the Glendale Municipal Code.
The PBC applies to all charges per Section 13.44.425 of the GMC.
The UUT applies to all charges per Section 4.36.030 of the GMC. 659 of 833
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $0.64 $0.70 $0.75 $0.75 $0.75 $0.75
Energy kWh
High Season - First 10 kWh/day $0.1661 $0.2481 $0.2863 $0.3071 $0.3200 $0.3334 High Season - Next 10 kWh/day $0.2059 $0.3075 $0.3549 $0.3806 $0.3967 $0.4133 High Season - Remaining kWh $0.2459 $0.3673 $0.4238 $0.4547 $0.4738 $0.4936 Low Season - First 10 kWh/day $0.1393 $0.2081 $0.2401 $0.2575 $0.2684 $0.2796 Low Season - Next 10 kWh/day $0.1725 $0.2577 $0.2973 $0.3189 $0.3323 $0.3463 Low Season - Remaining kWh $0.2128 $0.3179 $0.3668 $0.3935 $0.4100 $0.4271 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Residential Solar (L-1-D).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Residential Service L-1-A
Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
EXHIBIT A
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Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $0.82 $0.70 $0.75 $0.75 $0.75 $0.75
Energy kWh
High Season - Base $0.1227 $0.1870 $0.2141 $0.2280 $0.2366 $0.2456 High Season - Peak $0.3681 $0.5610 $0.6423 $0.6839 $0.7099 $0.7368 Low Season - Base $0.1023 $0.1559 $0.1785 $0.1901 $0.1973 $0.2048 Low Season - Peak $0.3068 $0.4676 $0.5353 $0.5700 $0.5917 $0.6141 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Residential Solar TOU (L-1-E).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Residential Service L-1-B
Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
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Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $0.62 $0.80 $1.00 $1.15 $1.20 $1.25
Energy kWh
High Season $0.1841 $0.2674 $0.2993 $0.3118 $0.3214 $0.3314 Low Season $0.1595 $0.2317 $0.2593 $0.2701 $0.2784 $0.2871 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Small Business Solar (L-2-C).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Small Business L-2-A
Item Unit Current Rate
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Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $1.33 $0.80 $1.00 $1.15 $1.20 $1.25
Energy kWh
High Season – Base $0.1040 $0.1681 $0.1899 $0.1996 $0.2060 $0.2127 High Season – Peak $0.3119 $0.5041 $0.5695 $0.5985 $0.6179 $0.6379 Low Season – Base $0.0800 $0.1293 $0.1461 $0.1535 $0.1585 $0.1636 Low Season – Peak $0.2399 $0.3878 $0.4380 $0.4604 $0.4753 $0.4906 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Small Business Solar TOU (L-2-D).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Small Business L-2-B
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Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.60 $1.65 $1.70
Energy kWh
High Season $0.0847 $0.1441 $0.1583 $0.1645 $0.1681 $0.1705 Low Season $0.1378 $0.1514 $0.1573 $0.1608 $0.1631
Demand kW/Day
High Season $0.99 $1.04 $1.08 $1.10 $1.12 $1.15
Low Season $0.69 $0.72 $0.75 $0.77 $0.78 $0.80
RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Medium Business Solar (LD-2-C).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Medium Business LD-2-A
Item Unit Current Rate
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Feb 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.60 $1.65 $1.70
Reservation Charge kW/day $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 Supplemental Service Charge
Demand High Season kW/day $0.99 $1.04 $1.08 $1.10 $1.12 $1.15 Demand Low Season kW/day $0.69 $0.72 $0.75 $0.77 $0.78 $0.80 Energy High Season kWh $0.0847 $0.1441 $0.1583 $0.1645 $0.1681 $0.1705 Energy Low Season kWh $0.0810 $0.1378 $0.1514 $0.1573 $0.1608 $0.1631 Backup Service Charge
Energy Charge kWh See LD-2-A See LD-2-A See LD-2-A See LD-2-A See LD-2-A See LD-2-A Demand High Season kW/day $0.45 $0.50 $0.54 $0.56 $0.58 $0.61 Demand Low Season kW/day $0.15 $0.18 $0.21 $0.23 $0.24 $0.26 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Standby Service Rider: Medium Business Dispatchable
Item Unit Current Rate
Proposed Rates
Note:
1. Customer charge is applied to each meter installed for Standby Service.
2. Reservation Charge is a monthly charge applied to the contracted amount of standby capacity, typically aligned with generation capacity (kW) of the customer-owned generation resource.
3. Supplemental Service Charge is only applicable to the portion of power and energy required by and delivered to the customer in excess of the customer self-generation. This charge aligns with the standard LD-1-A charges except as noted for demand charges.
4. Demand rates are determined by the maximum demand reading in the billing period (e.g., monthly). The ratchetted demand does not apply.
5. Backup Service Charge is applicable during an unscheduled outage of the customer-owned generation resource and applied to the demand and energy consumption typically served by the customer-owned generation.
The ECAC, RAC, RDC will be calculated and applied per Sections 13.44.260, 13.44.270, and 13.44.280 of the Glendale Municipal Code.
The PBC applies to all charges per Section 13.44.425 of the GMC.
The UUT applies to all charges per Section 4.36.030 of the GMC. 665 of 833
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Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $1.11 $1.25 $1.50 $1.60 $1.65 $1.70
Energy kWh
High Season – Base $0.0823 $0.1268 $0.1374 $0.1424 $0.1447 $0.1480 High Season – Peak $0.2423 $0.3733 $0.4045 $0.4192 $0.4260 $0.4358 Low Season – Base $0.0823 $0.1268 $0.1374 $0.1424 $0.1447 $0.1481 Low Season – Peak $0.1455 $0.2242 $0.2429 $0.2518 $0.2558 $0.2617 Demand kW/day
High Season $0.58 $0.61 $0.63 $0.64 $0.66 $0.67
Low Season $0.48 $0.50 $0.52 $0.53 $0.55 $0.55
RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Medium Business Solar TOU (LD-2-D).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
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Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
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Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $1.11 $1.25 $1.50 $1.60 $1.65 $1.70
Reservation Charge kW/day $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 $0.54 Supplemental Service Charge
Energy kWh
High Season – Base $0.0823 $0.1268 $0.1374 $0.1424 $0.1447 $0.1480 High Season – Peak $0.2423 $0.3733 $0.4045 $0.4192 $0.4260 $0.4358 Low Season – Base $0.0823 $0.1268 $0.1374 $0.1424 $0.1447 $0.1481 Low Season – Peak $0.1455 $0.2242 $0.2429 $0.2518 $0.2558 $0.2617 Demand kW/day
High Season $0.58 $0.61 $0.63 $0.64 $0.66 $0.67
Low Season $0.48 $0.50 $0.52 $0.53 $0.55 $0.55
Backup Service Charge
Energy Charge kWh See LD-2-B See LD-2-B See LD-2-B See LD-2-B See LD-2-B See LD-2-B Demand High Season kW/day $0.45 $0.50 $0.54 $0.56 $0.58 $0.61 Demand Low Season kW/day $0.15 $0.18 $0.21 $0.23 $0.24 $0.26 ECAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Standby Service Rider: Medium Business Dispatchable Time Of Use (TOU) Item Unit Current Rate
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Note:
1. Customer charge is applied to each meter installed for Standby Service.
2. Reservation Charge is a monthly charge applied to the contracted amount of standby capacity, typically aligned with generation capacity (kW) of the customer-owned generation resource.
3. Supplemental Service Charge is only applicable to the portion of power and energy required by and delivered to the customer in excess of the customer self-generation. This charge aligns with the standard LD-1-A charges except as noted for demand charges.
4. Demand rates are determined by the maximum demand reading in the billing period (e.g., monthly). The ratchetted demand does not apply.
5. Backup Service Charge is applicable during an unscheduled outage of the customer-owned generation resource and applied to the demand and energy consumption typically served by the customer-owned generation.
The ECAC, RAC, RDC will be calculated and applied per Sections 13.44.260, 13.44.270, and 13.44.280 of the Glendale Municipal Code.
The PBC applies to all charges per Section 13.44.425 of the GMC.
The UUT applies to all charges per Section 4.36.030 of the GMC. 668 of 833
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Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $5.82 $7.00 $9.00 $10.00 $10.25 $10.50 Energy kWh
High Season $0.0695 $0.1345 $0.1513 $0.1601 $0.1647 $0.1698 Low Season $0.0628 $0.1215 $0.1367 $0.1447 $0.1487 $0.1535 Demand kW/day
High Season $1.19 $1.25 $1.32 $1.35 $1.38 $1.40
Low Season $0.90 $0.95 $1.00 $1.02 $1.04 $1.06
Reactive Power kVAR/Day $0.004 $0.006 $0.008 $0.010 $0.010 $0.010 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates also apply to Large Business Solar (PC-1-C).
High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Large Business PC-1-A
Item Unit Current Rate
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Feb 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $5.82 $7.00 $9.00 $10.00 $10.25 $10.50 Reservation Charge kW/day $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 Supplemental Service Charge
Demand High Season kW/day $1.19 $1.25 $1.32 $1.35 $1.38 $1.40 Demand Low Season kW/day $0.90 $0.95 $1.00 $1.02 $1.04 $1.06 Energy High Season kWh $0.0695 $0.1345 $0.1513 $0.1601 $0.1647 $0.1698 Energy Low Season kWh $0.0628 $0.1215 $0.1367 $0.1447 $0.1487 $0.1535 Reactive Power Charge kVAR/Day $0.004 $0.006 $0.008 $0.010 $0.010 $0.010 Backup Service Charge
Energy Charge kWh See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A Demand High Season kW/day $0.55 $0.61 $0.68 $0.71 $0.74 $0.76 Demand Low Season kW/day $0.26 $0.31 $0.36 $0.38 $0.40 $0.42 Reactive Power Charge kVAR/Day See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A See PC-1-A RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Current Rate
Proposed Rates
Note:
1. Customer charge is applied to each meter installed for Standby Service.
2. Reservation Charge is a monthly charge applied to the contracted amount of standby capacity, typically aligned with generation capacity (kW) of the customer-owned generation resource.
3. Supplemental Service Charge is only applicable to the portion of power and energy required by and delivered to the customer in excess of the customer self-generation. This charge aligns with the standard PC-1-A charges except as noted for demand charges.
4. Demand rates are determined by the maximum demand reading in the billing period (e.g., monthly). The ratchetted demand does not apply.
5. Backup Service Charge is applicable during an unscheduled outage of the customer-owned generation resource and applied to the demand and energy consumption typically served by the customer-owned generation.
The ECAC, RAC, RDC will be calculated and applied per Sections 13.44.260, 13.44.270, and 13.44.280 of the Glendale Municipal Code.
The PBC applies to all charges per Section 13.44.425 of the GMC.
The UUT applies to all charges per Section 4.36.030 of the GMC.
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Standby Service Rider: Large Business Dispatchable
Item Unit
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Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $5.82 $7.00 $9.00 $10.00 $10.25 $10.50 Energy kWh
High Season - Base $0.0714 $0.1194 $0.1322 $0.1384 $0.1423 $0.1464 High Season – Peak $0.2008 $0.3358 $0.3718 $0.3892 $0.3999 $0.4114 Low Season - Base $0.0714 $0.1194 $0.1322 $0.1384 $0.1423 $0.1464 Low Season – Peak $0.1163 $0.1945 $0.2153 $0.2254 $0.2316 $0.2382 Demand kW/day
High Season $0.82 $0.86 $0.91 $0.93 $0.95 $0.96
Low Season $0.58 $0.61 $0.64 $0.66 $0.67 $0.68
Reactive Power kVAR/Day $0.004 $0.006 $0.008 $0.010 $0.010 $0.010 RAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 ECAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Note: These rates apply to the Large Business Solar TOU (PC-1-D) High Season are months July, August, September, October Low Season are months November through June
Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Large Business PC-1-B
Item Unit Current Rate
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Jul 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2027 Customer Meter/Day $5.82 $7.00 $9.00 $10.00 $10.25 $10.50 Reservation Charge kW/day $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 Supplemental Service Charge
Energy kWh
High Season - Base $0.0714 $0.1194 $0.1322 $0.1384 $0.1423 $0.1464 High Season – Peak $0.2008 $0.3358 $0.3718 $0.3892 $0.3999 $0.4114 Low Season - Base $0.0714 $0.1194 $0.1322 $0.1384 $0.1423 $0.1464 Low Season – Peak $0.1163 $0.1945 $0.2153 $0.2254 $0.2316 $0.2382 Demand kW/day
High Season $0.82 $0.86 $0.91 $0.93 $0.95 $0.96
Low Season $0.58 $0.61 $0.64 $0.66 $0.67 $0.68
Reactive Power kVAR/Day $0.004 $0.006 $0.008 $0.010 $0.010 $0.010 Backup Service Charge
Energy Charge kWh See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B Demand High Season kW/day $0.55 $0.61 $0.68 $0.71 $0.74 $0.76 Demand Low Season kW/day $0.26 $0.31 $0.36 $0.38 $0.40 $0.42 Reactive Power Charge kVAR/Day See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B See PC-1-B ECAC kWh $0.0001 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RAC kWh $0.0250 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 RDC kWh $0.0159 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 Current and Proposed Electric Rates:
Standby Service Rider: Large Business Dispatchable Time of Use (TOU) Item Unit Current Rate
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Note:
1. Customer charge is applied to each meter installed for Standby Service.
2. Reservation Charge is a monthly charge applied to the contracted amount of standby capacity, typically aligned with generation capacity (kW) of the customer-owned generation resource.
3. Supplemental Service Charge is only applicable to the portion of power and energy required by and delivered to the customer in excess of the customer self-generation. This charge aligns with the standard PC-1-A charges except as noted for demand charges.
4. Demand rates are determined by the maximum demand reading in the billing period (e.g., monthly). The ratchetted demand does not apply.
5. Backup Service Charge is applicable during an unscheduled outage of the customer-owned generation resource and applied to the demand and energy consumption typically served by the customer-owned generation.
The ECAC, RAC, RDC will be calculated and applied per Sections 13.44.260, 13.44.270, and 13.44.280 of the Glendale Municipal Code.
The PBC applies to all charges per Section 13.44.425 of the GMC.
The UUT applies to all charges per Section 4.36.030 of the GMC. 673 of 833
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Zone Zero Update
1.Motion to Note and File
2.Motion Providing Direction
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action
Approved for October 28, 2025 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This is an update on the State’s recently proposed “Zone Zero” regulations currently under development by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF). Zone Zero refers to the area within five feet of a structure where specific building and landscaping standards are being considered to reduce structure ignition potential in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Communities.
These forthcoming regulations, currently in draft form, are anticipated to apply to new construction immediately upon adoption and to existing structures over a three-year phase-in period. The Board has held multiple public meetings throughout 2025 to gather feedback, with the final rule expected to be presented for adoption in early 2026.
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RECOMMENDATION
This report is for information only. No Council action is required at this time. Council may note and file the Report, or provide direction or request follow-up it deems appropriate.
ANALYSIS
The current draft rule language proposes several new defensible space requirements for the first five feet adjacent to structures (“Zone Zero”). These requirements are intended to prevent direct flame contact, radiant heat exposure, and ember intrusion.
Key provisions include:
Debris Removal: Roofs, gutters, and the area within five feet of a structure must be kept clear of leaves, needles, and other combustible debris. Combustible Materials: Firewood, mulch, and other flammable materials must be removed from this five-foot zone.
Fences and Gates: Portions of attached fences or gates within five feet of a structure must be constructed of non-combustible materials. Outbuildings: Accessory structures within five feet of a residence must be built entirely of non-combustible materials.
Accessory Dwelling Units: Newly constructed accessory dwelling units must comply with Zone Zero requirements.
Local Alternatives: Within Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) such as the City of Glendale, the Authority Having Jurisdiction (Glendale Fire Department) may approve alternative compliance methods that achieve substantially similar fire- resistance outcomes, based on local conditions such as slope, lot size, vegetation type, or building density
Four primary vegetation management options are under review by the Board for the Zone Zero area:
1.Option 1: Potted plants under 18" tall allowed; no combustible vegetation or mulches.
2.Option 2: Same as Option 1, with limited maintained vegetation under 4" tall (e.g., moss or low ground cover).
3.Option 3: Plants up to 18" tall are allowed if well-spaced and kept clear of walls, vents, and windows.
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4.Option 4: Allows plants in pots and low vegetation provided they are well maintained and free of dead materials or combustible mulch.
Timeline:
September–October 2025: Additional revisions to the draft rule under review. November 2025: Full Board considers the rule package and may initiate formal rulemaking.
December 2025: Public comment and hearing process.
January 2026: Final rule consideration and completion of the formal rulemaking process.
Effective Date: Regulations become enforceable once a compliance guidance document is published by the Board.
Public Process:
To date, the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has received over 5,000 public comments on the draft Zone Zero regulations. The Board has held nine public meetings statewide throughout 2025 — including one in Pasadena on September 18 — to gather input from residents, local agencies, and fire professionals. Two additional meetings are scheduled for October 23 and November 3, 2025, after which the Board will finalize the proposed rule language for consideration during the formal rulemaking process later this year.
The Board continues to invite public input on the draft regulations. Comments can be submitted by email to [email protected], and additional resources — including the draft rule text, meeting materials, and frequently asked questions — are available on the Board’s Zone Zero webpage at https://bof.fire.ca.gov
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The Glendale Fire Department has engaged in public outreach and education regarding Zone Zero and related wildfire resilience measures through: City website information updates on the State’s proposed rulemaking. Homeowners Association (HOA) presentations and community forums throughout 2025. Continued coordination with regional fire agencies.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
N/A
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CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
N/A.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Jeffrey Brooks, Fire Chief
Prepared by:
Jeffrey Brooks, Fire Chief
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member _________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________, that the Council hereby notes and files the Report to Council dated October 28, 2025 pertaining to the Zone Zero Update Vote as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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Moved by Council Member _________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________, that with respect to the Report to Council dated October 28, 2025 pertaining to the Zone Zero Update, the Council directs staff as follows:
Vote as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: 1600 El Rito Avenue: Consideration of Glendale Register Nomination and Request for a Mills Act Historic Property Contract.
1. Resolution to designate the residential property at 1600 El Rito Avenue as a historic resource in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Mills Act Historical Property Contract with the property owner.
2. Motion to deny the request of the property owner to designate the residential property at 1600 El Rito Avenue as a historic resource in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Public Hearing
Approved for October 28, 2025 Calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The owners of 1600 El Rito Avenue request that City Council list the property in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources and authorize a Mills Act historical property contract. The two-story, single-family residence was built in 1930 and is an excellent example of Spanish Colonial Revival style architecture.
On August 21, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) reviewed the nomination and voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend to the City Council that the property at 1600 El Rito Avenue be listed in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources. In keeping with the City’s naming protocol, HPC recommends that the property at 1600 El Rito Avenue be referred as Mason House. HPC also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a Mills Act historic property contract with the property owner, including the work conditions approved by the commission, under Section 15.20.070A of the Glendale Municipal Code. 680 of 833
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RECOMMENDATION
That City Council list 1600 El Rito Avenue in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources under designation Criterion 3 and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Mills Act historic property contract, with the conditions approved by HPC, between the City and the property owner under Section 15.20.070A of the Glendale Municipal Code.
BACKGROUND
Historical Background
1600 El Rito Avenue is a two-story, single-family Spanish Colonial Revival-style house built in 1930. It is situated on a rectangular parcel at the southeast corner of El Rito Avenue and Bonita Drive in the Verdugo Woodlands neighborhood. The property was plated in 1909 from a portion of the Teodora and Catalina Verdugo allotment in Rancho San Rafael. The area was undeveloped land fronted by a seasonal stream and multiple sycamore and oak trees. The Verdugo Woodlands was subdivided in 1917, when the tract’s original name was “Selvas de Verdugo,” although the subject parcel was not included in the original subdivision. George and Grace Mason purchased a large lot in 1920 and built a garage and a garden shed while they worked on plans for their permanent residence.
The Mason’s original plans were for a “fairyland” estate, including a guest lodge and gardens. At that time, the Masons had constructed a tree house for their visitors in a sycamore tree, planted gardens, fruit trees, and hoped to build a Mission style residence. They did not follow through with this plan and, in December 1923, subdivided the land to create three separate lots. The home at 1600 El Rito Avenue was the last to be built on these lots.
The house was built by Claude Raymond Wardell, who worked as an automobile mechanic in Los Angeles prior to founding his construction company, Wardell Engineering & Construction, in 1922. The company focused on single-family residential design, and offered financing for the cost of building and necessary equipment. It also provided architectural plans and acted as designer-builder for the homes. It is possible that Wardell also designed the property at 1930 El Rito, although this is not confirmed.
After living in the house for three years, the Masons sold it to Harry Walton Renick and moved to the neighboring house to the south. The property went through several ownership changes until 1973, when it was bought by Aivars and Brigita Jerumanis, who lived there until 2023. Both of their families moved to the United States from Latvia after being displaced due to Soviet occupation during World War II. The couple married in Brooklyn in 1965 and were involved in activism promoting the Baltic States’ independence from the Soviet Union. Aivars co-founded the Baltic American Freedom League in 1981 and served as the Honorary Latvian Consul from 1987 to 1996. In 1993, he unsuccessfully ran for the presidency of the newly independent Latvia. 1600 El Rito was listed as a Latvian Consulate Office in the United States during his time as consul. 681 of 833
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The Masons, Jerumanises, and other owners and tenants of 1600 El Rito do not appear to be individually significant in the history or development of the city of Glendale.
Therefore, the property is not eligible under Criterion 2.
Additional information about the history of the neighborhood and other owners and occupants can be found in the nomination attached to this report (Exhibit 1). Based on information provided in the nomination and referred to in this staff report, the Commission believes the property is eligible under Criterion 3 due to the quality of its architectural design, as detailed in the “Findings of Eligibility” section below.