C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 1 VOLUME IB. RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS
SECTION IB-1. Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is amended as hereinafter provided.
SECTION IB-2. Chapter 1 Division II of the Section R104.2.2.7 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R104.2.2.7 Fire code official concurrence. For those cases which may affect fire or life safety in buildings regulated by the State Fire Marshall, the building official shall obtain the concurrence of the fire code official if related to fire protection systems, egress, fire department access or water supply.
SECTION IB-3. Chapter 1 Division II Section R104.2.3.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R104.2.3.2 Fire code official concurrence. For those cases which may affect fire or life safety in buildings regulated by the State Fire Marshall, the building official shall obtain the concurrence of the fire code official if related to fire protection systems, egress, fire department access or water supply.
SECTION IB-4. Chapter 1 Division II Section R104.3.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R104.3.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in flood hazard areas. For applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, alteration, repair or other improvement of existing buildings or structures located in a flood hazard area as established by Table R301.2, the building official shall examine or cause to be examined the construction documents and shall make a determination with regard to the value valuation of the proposed work. For buildings that C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 2 have sustained damage of any origin, the value valuation of the proposed work shall include the cost to repair the building or structure to its predamaged condition. If the building official finds that the value valuation of proposed work equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure before the damage has occurred or the improvement is started, the proposed work is a substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage and the building official shall require existing portions of the entire building or structure to meet the requirements of Section R306 SECTION IB-5. Chapter 1 Division II Section R105.3 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the department of building safety for that purpose. Such application shall:
1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.
3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Section R106.1.
5. State the valuation of the proposed work.
6. Be signed by the applicant or the applicant’s authorized agent.
7. Give such other data and information as required by the building official C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 3 8. Pay plan review and permit fees as required by Volume 1A Chapter 1 Division II of this Code.
SECTION IB-6. Chapter 1 Division II Section R105.3.1.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R105.3.1.1 Small residential rooftop solar energy system review process.
A.Applicability. This Section applies to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems, as defined herein, in the city.
B.Definitions. The following words and phrases as used in this section are defined as follows:
“Electronic submittal” means the utilization of email, facsimile, or the internet. “Small residential rooftop solar energy system” means all of the following:
1. A solar energy system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal.
2. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the city and paragraph (iii) of subdivision (c) of Section 714 of the Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from time to time.
3. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling.
4. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by city.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 3 C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 4 “Solar energy system” has the same meaning set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 801.5 of the California Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from time to time. “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
C.Solar Energy System Requirements
1. All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the State of California and of the city of Glendale, including the Glendale Fire Department and the Glendale Water and power department.
2. Solar energy systems for heating water in single-family residences and for heating water in commercial or swimming pool applications shall be certified by an accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechanical Code.
3. Solar energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 4 C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 5 Expedited Permitting Process and Checklist, and Permit Fees.
1. On or before September 30, 2015, the building official shall adopt an expedited permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems, including a standard plan and checklist(s) of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review.
2. The checklist and all documents required for the submission of an expedited small residential solar energy system application shall be made available to the public on the City of Glendale website. The Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.
3. The fees prescribed for the permitting of small residential rooftop solar energy system shall be established from time to time by resolution of the city council and shall be in compliance with Government Code Section 65850.55, Government Code Section 66015, Government Code Section 66016, and State Health and Safety Code Section 17951.
E. Prior to submitting an application for permits for a small residential rooftop solar system, the applicant shall:
1. Verify to the applicant’s reasonable satisfaction through the use of standard engineering evaluation techniques that the support structure for the small C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 6 residential rooftop solar energy system is stable and adequate to transfer all wind, seismic, and dead and live loads associated with the system to the building foundation; and
2. At the applicant’s cost, verify to the applicant’s reasonable satisfaction using standard electrical inspection techniques that the existing electrical system including existing line, load, ground and bonding wiring as well as main panel and subpanel sizes are adequately sized, based on the existing electrical system’s current use, to carry all new photovoltaic electrical loads.
F. An application that satisfies the information requirements in the checklist, as determined by the building official, shall be deemed complete. Upon receipt of an incomplete application, the building official shall issue a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
G. A building official may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if the official finds, based on substantial evidence, that the solar energy system could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. Such decisions may be appealed to the City Planning Commission. If a use permit is required, a building official may deny an application for the use permit if the official makes written findings based upon substantive evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid, as defined, the adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of the C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 7 potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact. Such decisions may be appealed to the City Planning Commission.
H. Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.
I. “A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact” includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the City on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. The City shall use its best efforts to ensure that the selected method, condition, or mitigation meets the conditions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 714 of the Civil Code defining restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance.
J. Upon confirmation by the building official of the application and supporting documentation being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the building official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to connect the small residential rooftop energy system to the local utility provider’s electricity grid. The applicant is responsible for obtaining such approval or permission from the local utility provider.
K. For a small residential rooftop solar energy system eligible for expedited review, only one inspection shall be required, which shall be done in a timely manner and may include a consolidated inspection by the building official and fire chief. If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 8 inspection is authorized; however, the subsequent inspection need not conform to the requirements of this subsection.
SECTION IB-7. Chapter 1 Division II Section R105.3.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days one-year after the date of filing unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
In granting any extension the building official may require compliance with any new regulation. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee. The new plan review fee shall be one half the amount required for a new plan review, provided no changes have been made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on an expired application the applicant shall comply with all applicable new regulations.
SECTION IB-8. Chapter 1 Division II of the Section R105.3.3 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R105.3.3 Plan review fees. When submittal documents are required by Chapter I Division II, Section R105.3, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Chapter 1 Division II, Section R108.2 and C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 9 are in addition to the permit fees. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Chapter 1 Division II, Section 106.3.4, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at a rate specified by resolution.
SECTION IB-9. Chapter 1 Division II Section R105.5 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance or after commencement of work if more than 180 days pass between inspections. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Work shall be considered suspended or abandoned if the building official determines that substantial work has not been performed within the time specified above.
Substantial work shall be construed to mean:
1. Measurable work such as, but not limited to, the addition of footings, structural members, flooring, wall covering, etc.
2. The work mentioned in subsection 1 of this Section 105.5 above must constitute 20% of the value of the work for which the permit was issued in any 180-day period for Group R, Division 3 occupancies.
Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 10 suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new permit fee and may be required to comply with all applicable new regulations at the time of issuance.
SECTION IB-10. Chapter 1 Division II Section R105.8 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R105.8 Responsibility of permittee. It shall be the duty of every person who performs work for the installation or repair of building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems, for which this code is applicable, to comply with this code.
Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision that the applicant, the applicant’s agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all requirements of this code and any other laws or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall relieve or exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions and intent of this code.
SECTION IB-11. Chapter 1 Division II of the Section R106.3.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R106.3.4 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be submitted to the building official within a specified period.
Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the building official. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the building official. Documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the registered design professional in responsible C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 11 charge who shall review them and forward them to the building official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and been found to be in general conformance to the design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the deferred submittal documents have been approved by the building official.
SECTION IB-12. Chapter 1 Division II Section R108.6 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences work requiring a permit on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee established by the applicable governing authority that shall be in addition to the required permit fees. in addition to the normally established permit fee, equal to 100% of such normally established permit fee, or as otherwise determined by the building official.
SECTION IB-13. Chapter 1 Division II Section R109.1.5.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R109.1.5.4 Structural observation. For structural observation, see Section 1704 of Volume IA.
SECTION IB-14. Chapter 1 Division II Section R109.1.5.5 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R109.1.5.5 Sound transmission control. Fire-resistance-rated construction inspection. Where fire-resistance-rated construction is required between dwelling units or due to location on property, the building official shall require an inspection of such construction after all lathing and/or wallboard is in place, but before any plaster is applied, C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 12 or before wall-board joints and fasteners are taped and finished. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire resistance rated assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
SECTION IB-15. Chapter 1 Division II Section R109.5 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R109.5 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re- inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.
This section shall not be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.
Reinspection fees may be assessed when the approved plans and inspection card are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or deviation from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.
To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by this jurisdiction.
SECTION IB-16. Chapter 1 Division II Section R112 and all subsections thereof of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION R112
BUILDING AND FIRE MEANS OF APPEALS
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 13 R112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building or the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a joint building and fire board of appeals in accordance with Section 113 of Volume IA of this Code (hereinafter referred to as the “board”). The board of appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.
SECTION IB-17. Chapter 1 Division II Section R113.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, or occupy, or maintain any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. Maintenance of a building or structure which was unlawful at the time it was constructed and which would be unlawful under this Code if constructed after the effective date of such Code, shall constitute a continuing violation of such Code.
SECTION IB-18. Chapter 1 Division II Section R113.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 14 subject to penalties as prescribed by law deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Such penalty and imprisonment shall not preclude the imposition of any other administrative or judicial civil, or criminal remedies under state, federal or local laws.
SECTION IB-19. Chapter 1 Division II Section R114.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R114.1 Authority. Where the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this code or other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, the building official is authorized to issue a stop work order.
SECTION IB-20. Chapter 1 Division II Section R114.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R114.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to fines established by the authority having jurisdiction. guilty of a misdemeanor. Such work shall constitute a continuing violation of this Code.
SECTION IB-21. Chapter 1 Division II Section R115 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION R115
UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 15 R115.1 Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the building official deems necessary and as provided for in this section. A vacant structure that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.
R115.2 Record. The building official shall cause a report to be filed on an unsafe condition. The report shall state the occupancy of the structure and the nature of the unsafe condition.
R115.3 Notice. If an unsafe condition is found, the building official shall serve on the owner, agent or person in control of the structure, a written notice that describes the condition deemed unsafe and specifies the required repairs or improvements to be made to abate the unsafe condition, or that requires the unsafe structure to be demolished within a stipulated time. Such notice shall require the person thus notified to declare immediately to the building official acceptance or rejection of the terms of the order.
R115.4 Method of service. Such notice shall be deemed properly served if a copy thereof is (a) delivered to the owner personally; (b) sent by certified or registered mail addressed to the owner at the last known address with the return receipt requested; or (c) delivered in any other manner as prescribed by local law. If the certified or registered letter is returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice. Service of such notice in the foregoing C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 16 manner upon the owner's agent or upon the person responsible for the structure shall constitute service of notice upon the owner.
R115.5 Restoration. The structure or equipment determined to be unsafe by the building official is permitted to be restored to a safe condition. To the extent that repairs, alterations or additions are made or a change of occupancy occurs during the restoration of the structure, such repairs, alterations, additions or change of occupancy shall comply with the requirements of Section 105.2.2 and Existing Building Code of Volume IC of this Code.
R115.6 Non-Compliance. Upon failure to comply with the order within the time specified herein, and if no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the building official shall file in the office of the County Recorder a certificate describing the property and certifying (i) that the building is an unsafe building and (ii) that the owner has been notified. Whenever the corrections ordered shall thereafter have been completed or the building demolished so that it no longer exists as an unsafe building on the property described in the certificate, the building official shall file a new certificate with the County Recorder certifying that the building has been demolished or all required corrections have been made so that the building is no longer unsafe, whichever is appropriate.
R115.7 Vacated Buildings. Any unsafe building ordered vacated in accordance with this section shall not be reoccupied until the unsafe conditions have been eliminated. Each such vacated building shall be locked and otherwise secured against entry and the building official shall post thereon a placard stating: “DO NOT ENTER, UNSAFE TO OCCUPY, CITY OF GLENDALE.” Such notice shall remain posted until the required repairs, demolition or removal are completed. Such notice shall not be removed without C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 17 written permission of the building official and no person shall enter the building except for the purpose of making the required repairs or of demolishing the building.
SECTION IB-22. Chapter 1 Division II Section R116 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION R116
CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES
R116 Temporary Construction Toilets. Toilet Facilities Required. No person shall commence or proceed with the erection, construction, alteration, repair, raising, adding to, removal, or demolition of any building or structure unless adequate, suitable, sanitary toilet facilities under the control of such person are provided for the use of any person employed or working upon such building or structure. Such toilet facilities shall be located upon or within a reasonable distance of the lot, premises, or site upon which such work is being done. In no case shall the line of travel to any facility exceed 500 feet (153 M). Toilets may not be placed on the public way.
R116.1 Toilet Standards. Every toilet shall be of water flush type and shall be connected to a public sewer or private sewage disposal system built in accordance with the provisions of the Plumbing Code. All toilet structures shall be self-closing; the toilet floor shall be smooth, and screened ventilation shall be provided for the toilet compartment.
Where workmen are employed during night hours, the toilet building shall be provided with artificial light. In lieu of flush water closets approved chemical toilets may be provided. Toilets may not be located within 10’ (3054 mm) of a property line.
SECTION IB-23. Chapter 1 Division II Section R117 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 18 SECTION R117
ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL
R117 On Site Construction Trash and Debris Control Facilities Required.
No person shall commence or proceed with erection, construction, alteration, repair, raising, adding to, removal, or demolition of any building or structure unless adequate, suitable on site trash and debris control facilities under the control of such person are provided for the use of any person employed or working upon such building or structure.
On site trash and debris control shall consist of at least a roll off 523 ft³ (15m³) bin. The container shall be emptied often enough so that no storage of trash is outside the bin. The bin shall be removed from the site after the building has passed final inspection or within thirty (30) days of the expiration of the building permit.
Exception: Additions, less than 900 ft ² (84m²), and alterations to Group R, Division 3 occupancies and Group U occupancies need not provide a roll off bin but must store trash and debris in the rear yard in quantities less than 10 ft (3m) wide by 10 ft (3m) long by 4 ft (1.2m) high. All trash and debris whether or not in containers shall be kept 3 ft (912mm) from adjacent property lines.
SECTION IB-24. Chapter 1 Division II Section R118 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION R118
DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION
R118.1 Intent. This section establishes standards and regulations for the expeditious repair and reconstruction of structures damaged as a result of a disaster for which a local emergency has been declared by the City Council. This section does not allow C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 19 exemptions from the Building, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, other Codes, or standards.
R118.2 Applications of Provisions.
R118.2.1 The provisions of this section are applicable following each disaster when a local emergency has been declared by the City Council to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Glendale. The Council may extend the provisions as necessary.
R118.2.2 When approved by the building official, the requirements of this section may be waived in favor of repair recommendations included in an engineering evaluation as defined in Section R118.3.
R118.3 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this Section R118, the following definitions apply:
R118.3.1 “ARCHITECT” means an individual licensed by the State of California to practice architecture as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code.
R118.3.2 “CIVIL ENGINEER” means an individual registered by the State of California to practice civil engineering as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code.
R118.3.3 “CURRENT CODE” means the edition of the California Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, as adopted by the City of Glendale as the Glendale Building and Safety Code, as amended. The edition of said Glendale Building and Safety Code to be applied shall be that edition in effect at the time of the declaration of a local emergency by the City Council.
R118.3.4 “ENGINEERING EVALUATION” means an evaluation of a damaged C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 20 building or structure, or suspected damaged building or structure, performed under the direction of a structural engineer, civil engineer, or architect retained by the owner of the building or structure. Engineering evaluations shall, at a minimum, contain recommendations for repair with appropriate opinion of construction cost for those repairs.
R118.3.5 “REPLACEMENT VALUE” means the dollar value, as determined by the building official, of replacing the damaged structure with a new structure of the same size, construction material and occupancy on the same site.
R118.3.6 “STRUCTURAL ENGINEER” means an individual registered by the State of California to practice civil engineering and to use the title structural engineer as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code.
R118.3.7 “VALUE OF REPAIR” means the dollar value, as determined by the building official, of making the necessary repairs to the damaged building.
R118.4 Repair Criteria.
R118.4.1 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1 Division II, Section R115.
R118.4.2 Building and structures of all occupancies which have been damaged as a result of a disaster, except as otherwise noted, shall be repaired in accordance with the following criteria:
1. When the estimated value of repair does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged portion(s) may be restored to their pre-disaster condition.
Exception: When the damaged elements include suspended C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 21 ceiling systems, the ceiling system shall be repaired and all bracing required by current code shall be installed.
2. When the estimated value of repair is greater than ten percent (10%) but less than fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged elements, as well as all critical ties, supported elements and supporting elements associated with the damaged elements, shall be repaired and/or brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current Code.
3. When the estimated value of repair is fifty percent (50%) or more of the replacement value of the structure, the entire structure shall be brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current Code.
4. In Group R, Division 3 occupancies, the repair value of damaged chimneys shall be excluded from the computation of percentage of replacement value. Damaged chimneys shall be repaired in accordance with Chapter 1 Division II, Section 118.5.
R118.5 Repair Criteria for Chimneys.
R118.5.1 All damaged chimneys must be repaired or reconstructed to comply with the requirements of Section 2113 Volume 1A of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026. Damaged portions of chimneys shall be removed in accordance with the following criteria:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 22 1. When the damaged portion of the chimney is located between the roof line and the top of the chimney, the damaged portion shall be removed to the roof line provided the roof and ceiling anchorage are in sound condition.
2. For a single-story structure in which the damaged portion of the chimney is below the roof line or the damaged portion extends from above the roof line to below the roof line, the chimney shall be removed to the top of the fire box.
3. For a multi-story structure, the damaged portion of the chimney shall be removed from the top to a floor line where sound anchorage is found.
4. In any structure where the firebox has been damaged, the entire chimney and firebox shall be removed to the foundation. If this foundation is in sound condition, the firebox and chimney may be reconstructed using the existing foundation. If the foundation has been damaged, the foundation shall be removed and replaced.
R118.5.2 Where existing conditions preclude the installation of all anchorage required by Section 2113 Volume 1A of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, alternate systems may be used in accordance with the alternate methods and materials provisions of said Code when approved by the building official. Such alternate systems shall be designed and detailed by a structural engineer, civil engineer, or architect.
R118.6 Repair Criteria for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings and Structures.
R118.6.1 All buildings as described in Appendix Chapter A1, Section A102.1 of the California Existing Building Code of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code that are damaged shall be repaired and strengthened in accordance with provisions of Chapter 1 Division II, Section R118.4.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 23 118.6.2 Unreinforced masonry buildings damaged less than 50% shall be repaired in accordance with California Existing Building Code, Appendix Chapter A1, Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings of Volume IC of this Code.
SECTION IB-25. Chapter 1 Division II Section R119 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION R119
SANDBLASTING
R119.1. Sandblasting: Definition. As used in this article, unless the context expressly indicates otherwise, "sandblasting" shall mean the use of air, steam or water containing sand to clean, grind, or cut hard surfaces.
R119.2. Dry Sandblasting. Dry sandblasting is prohibited unless authorized by special permission from the building official endorsed upon a permit. Permission for dry sandblasting may be granted only when it is not possible to employ wet sandblasting. When dry sandblasting is permitted, the building official may impose such reasonable and related conditions as he or she may deem necessary for the protection of the public and the adjacent property.
R119.3. Use of Canvas. Sandblasting operations shall, at all times, be separated from all adjacent property by canvas or other suitable barrier to prevent the splashing or blowing of water and/or sand thereupon.
R119.4. Stoppage of Work. The building official may order the immediate stoppage of sandblasting for failure to comply with any provision of this chapter. Failure of any person to comply immediately with such order shall constitute a misdemeanor.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 24 SECTION IB-26. Chapter 1 Division II Section R120 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION R120
PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
R120.1 Protections required. Pedestrians shall be protected during construction, remodeling and demolition activities as required by this section. Signs shall be provided to direct pedestrian traffic.
R120.2 Walkways. A walkway shall be provided for pedestrian travel in front of every construction and demolition site unless the applicable governing authority authorizes the sidewalk to be fenced or closed. Walkways shall be of sufficient width to accommodate the pedestrian traffic, but in no case shall they be less than 5 feet (1524 mm) in width.
Walkways shall be provided with a durable walking surface. Walkways shall be accessible in accordance with the California Building Code Chapter 11A or 11B as applicable, and shall be designed to support all imposed loads and in no case shall the design live load be less than 150 pounds per square foot (psf) (7.2 kN/m²).
SECTION IB-27. Section R301.1.3.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R301.1.3.1 California licensed architect or engineer.
All construction documents submitted for permit shall be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer.
Exception: When the building official determines, based upon a review of the construction documents submitted, that the scope of work is minor in nature.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 25 When any portion of any structure deviates from substantial compliance with conventional framing requirements for woodframe construction found in this code, the building official shall require the construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for that irregular or non-conforming portion of work. Notwithstanding other sections of law, the law establishing these provisions is found in Business and Professions Code Sections 5537 and 6737.1.
SECTION IB-28. Section R301.1.3.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, regarding engineered design for woodframe structures greater than two-stories, is hereby amended.
R301.1.3.2 Woodframe structures greater than two-stories. The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than two stories and basement in height located in Seismic Design Category A, B or C. Notwithstanding other sections of law, the law establishing these provisions is found in Business and Professions Code Sections 5537 and 6737.1.
The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than one story in height or with a basement located in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2.
SECTION IB-29. Section R301.1.3.3 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, regarding engineered design for structures other than woodframe, is hereby repealed.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 26 R301.1.3.3 Structures other than woodframe. The building official shall require floor, wall or roof-ceiling structural elements in dwellings designed of cold-formed steel, concrete, masonry or structural insulated panels prescribed by this code to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer. Notwithstanding other sections of law, the law establishing these provisions is found in Business and Professions Code Sections 5537 and 6737.1.
SECTION IB-30. Section R301.1.5 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
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). The design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructed on or into slopes steeper than one-unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope) shall comply with Section 1613.6 of Volume IA of this Code.
SECTION IB-31. Table R301.2(1) of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
WIND DESIGN
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE
FROM
GROUND
SNOW
LOAD
Speedd
(mph)
Topographic
effectsk
Special
wind
regionl
Wind-
borne
debris
zonem
SEISMIC
DESIGN
CATEGORYf Weatheringa
Frost
line
depthb Termitec
WINTER
DESIGN
TEMPe
ICE BARRIER
UNDERLAYMENT
REQUIREDh
FLOOD
HAZARDSg
AIR
FREEZING
INDEXi
MEAN
ANNUAL
TEMPj
0 95 No No No See Footnote f Negligible 12 in. N/A 47oF No See Footnote g None 63.9 MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIAn
Elevation Latitude
Winter
Heating
Summer
cooling
Altitude
Correction factor
Indoor design
Temperature
Design
Temperature cooling
Heating temperature
differences
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Cooling
Temperature difference
Wind
Velocity heating
Wind
Velocity cooling
Coincident
wet bulb
Daily
range
Winter
humidity
Summer
humidity -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 27 a. Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, “negligible,” “moderate” or “severe” for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652.
b. Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the ultimate design wind speeds map [Figure R301.2(2)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. e. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. See Mapped acceleration and other seismic design parameters at the USGS Web site.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 28 g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction’s entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended.
The City of Glendale (Community No. 065030) has participated as a regular member in the NFIP since August 31, 1984
Date of the Flood Insurance Study: September 26, 2008
FIRM Numbers, Dates:
06037C1095E, September 30, 2005
06037C1125F, September 30, 2005
06037C1335E, September 30, 2005
06037C1345E, September 30, 2005
06037C1375E, September 30, 2005
06037C1610E, September 30, 2005
06037C1626E, September 30, 2005
h. In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “NO.” i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 29 k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table. l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES” and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
m. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
n. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table of 1a or 1b from ACCA Manuel J or established criteria determine by the jurisdiction.
o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the allowable stress design table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2(3).
SECTION IB-32. Section R301.2.2.6 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R301.2.2.6 Irregular buildings. The seismic provisions of this code shall not be used for structures, or portions thereof, located in Seismic Design Categories C, D0, D1 and D2 and considered to be irregular in accordance with this section. A building or portion of a building shall be considered to be irregular where one or more of the conditions defined C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 30 in Items 1 through 8 occur. Irregular structures, or irregular portions of structures, shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice to the extent the irregular features affect the performance of the remaining structural system. Where the forces associated with the irregularity are resisted by a structural system designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice, the remainder of the building shall be permitted to be designed using the provisions of this code.
1.Shear wall or braced wall offsets out of plane. Conditions where exterior shear wall lines or braced wall panels are not in one plane vertically from the foundation to the uppermost story in which they are required.
Exception: For wood light-frame construction, floors with cantilevers or setbacks not exceeding four times the nominal depth of the wood floor joists are permitted to support braced wall panels that are out of plane with braced wall panels below provided that all of the following are satisfied:
1. Floor joists are nominal 2 inches by 10 inches (51 mm by 254 mm) or larger and spaced not more than 16 inches (406 mm) on center.
2. The ratio of the back span to the cantilever is not less than 2 to 1.
3. Floor joists at ends of braced wall panels are doubled.
4. For wood-frame construction, a continuous rim joist is connected to ends of cantilever joists. Where spliced, the rim joists shall be spliced using a galvanized metal tie not less than 0.058 inch (1.5 mm) (16 gage) and 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) wide fastened with six 16d nails on each side of the splice; or a block of the same size as the rim joist and of sufficient length to fit securely C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 31 between the joist space at which the splice occurs, fastened with eight 16d nails on each side of the splice.
5. Gravity loads carried at the end of cantilevered joists are limited to uniform wall and roof loads and the reactions from headers having a span of 8 feet (2438 mm) or less.
2.Lateral support of roofs and floors. Conditions where a section of floor or roof is not laterally supported by shear walls or braced wall lines on all edges.
Exception: Portions of floors that do not support shear walls, braced wall panels above, or roofs shall be permitted to extend no more than 6 feet (1829 mm) beyond a shear wall or braced wall line.
3.Shear wall or braced wall offsets in plane. Conditions where the end of a braced wall panel occurs over an opening in the wall below. and extends more than 1 foot (305mm) horizontally past the edge of the opening. This provision is applicable to shear walls and braced wall panels offset in plane and to braced wall panels offset out of plane as permitted by the exception to Item 1.
Exception: For wood light-frame wall construction, one end of a braced wall panel shall be permitted to extend more than 1 foot (305 mm) over an opening not more than 8 feet (2438 mm) wide in the wall below provided that the opening includes a header in accordance with the following:
1. The building with, loading condition and framing member species limitations of Table R602.7(1) apply.
2. The header is composed of:
2.1 Not less than one 2 x 12 or two 2 x 10 for an opening not more C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 32 than 4 feet (1219 mm) wide.
2.2 Not less than two 2 x 12 or three 2 x 10 for an opening not more than 6 feet (1829 mm) wide.
2.3 Not less than three 2 x 12 or four 2 x 10 for an opening not more than 8 feet (2438 mm) width.
3. The entire length of the braced wall panel does not occur over an opening in the wall below.
4.Floor and roof opening. Conditions where an opening in a floor or roof exceeds the lesser of 12 feet (368 mm) or 50 percent of the least floor or roof dimensions.
5.Floor level offset. Conditions where portions of a floor level are vertically offset.
Exceptions:
1. Framing supported directly by continuous foundations at the perimeter of the building.
2. For wood light-frame construction, floors shall be permitted to be vertically offset when the floor framing is lapped or tied together as required by Section R502.6.1.
6.Perpendicular shear wall and wall bracing. Conditions where shear walls and braced wall lines do not occur in two perpendicular directions.
7.Wall bracing in stories containing masonry or concrete construction.
Conditions where stories above grade plane partially or completely braced by wood wall framing in accordance with Section R602 or cold-formed steel wall framing in accordance with Section R603 include masonry or concrete construction. When this irregularity applies, the entire story shall be designed in C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 33 accordance with accepted engineering practice.
Exception: Fireplaces, chimneys and masonry veneer as permitted by this code.
8.Hillside light-frame construction. Conditions in which all of the following apply:
8.1 The grade slope exceeds 1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal where averaged across the full length of any side of the dwelling.
8.2 The tallest cripple wall clear height exceeds 7 feet (2134 mm), or where a post and beam system occurs at the building perimeter, the post and beam system tallest post clear height exceeds 7 feet (2134 mm).
8.3 Of the total plan area below the lowest framed floor, whether open of enclosed, less than 50 percent is living space having interior wall finished conforming to Section R702.
Where Item 8 is applicable, design in accordance with accepted engineering practice shall be provided for the floor immediately above the cripple walls or post and beam system and all structural elements and connections from this diaphragm down to and including connections to the foundation and design of the foundation to transfer lateral loads from the framing above.
Exception: Light-frame construction in which the lowest framed floor is supported directly on concrete or masonry walls over the full length of all sides except the downhill side of the building need not be considered an irregular building under Item 8.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 34 SECTION IB-33. Section R301.2.2.11 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R301.2.2.11 Anchorage of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment. Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment shall be anchored to the structure. Anchorage of the components and equipment shall be designed to resist loads in accordance with the California Building Code and ASCE 7, except where the component is positively attached to the structure and flexible connections are provided between the component and associated ductwork, piping, and conduit; and either
1. The component weighs 400 lb (1,780 N) or less and has a center of mass located 4 ft (1.22 m) or less above the supporting structure; or
2. The component weighs 20 lb (89N) or less or, in the case of a distributed system, 5 lb/ft (73 N/m) or less.
SECTION IB-34. Section R302.1.1 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R302.1.1 Construction on contiguous lots under same ownership or occupancy. In those cases, where lots, or portions of lots, contiguous to one another are owned or occupied by the same person, such lots, or portions of lots, may be considered one lot for the purpose of enforcing Section R302.1, Table R302.1(1), R302.1(2) and Table R302.6 of this Code, In such event, the owner of said lots shall be required to execute and record a covenant and agreement with the City to the satisfaction of the building official on a form approved by the City Attorney. Said covenant and agreement shall, among other things, provide that said lots or portions of lots shall remain as one parcel and the owner C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 35 thereof shall not sell, transfer or in any way sever any portion of said lots or portions of lots independently from the remaining lots or portions of lots until or unless released from the covenant and agreement by the city. Said covenant and agreement shall be recorded by the Los Angeles County Recorder, shall run with the lot or portions of lots, and shall be binding upon the owner, future owners, encumbrancers, successors, heirs, and assigns. An easement for right of way purposes shall not constitute ownership or occupancy under this Section R302.1.1. The building official is hereby authorized to execute such agreements on behalf of the City.
SECTION IB-35. Section R308.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, regarding address numbers is hereby amended to read as follows.
R308.1 Address identification. Buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches (102mm) in height with a stroke width of not less than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained. Address numbers shall be illuminated in an approved manner.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 36 SECTION IB-36. Section R309 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, regarding automatic sprinkler systems is hereby repealed in its entirety and is hereby replaced with the following:
SECTION R309
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
R309.1 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in accordance with this section.
R309.2 New occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all new occupancies.
R309.3 Existing occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed and maintained in all existing occupancies and new sections of any existing building whenever alterations exceed fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value, as determined by the building official. Alteration values shall be cumulative with each application for a building permit within the previous five years.
SECTION IB-37. Section R310.6 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, regarding smoke alarm power source is hereby amended to read as follows.
R310.6 Power source. Single-station smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring provided that such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms with integral strobes that are not equipped with battery backup shall be connected to an emergency electrical system.
Smoke alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 37 Exceptions:
1.Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in existing buildings where no construction is taking place. In buildings constructed under editions of the Glendale Building and Safety Code prior to the 1992 edition, smoke alarms other than those located in the corridor or area giving access to each sleeping area are permitted to be solely battery operated provided no construction or construction requiring a permit not exceeding $1000 has taken place, and alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior walls or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide access for building wiring without the removal of interior finishes.
2.Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in buildings that are not served from a commercial power source. Group R Division 3 occupancies in existence prior to 1973 may utilize smoke alarms that are solely battery powered provided no construction or construction requiring a permit, not exceeding $1000 has taken place, and alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior walls or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide access for building wiring without the removal of interior finishes.
3.Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated in existing areas of buildings undergoing alterations or repairs that do not result in the removal of interior walls or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available which could provide access for C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 38 building wiring without the removal of interior finishes. Smoke alarms that receive their primary power from the building’s existing wiring from a commercial source may remain in service without being provided with battery backup. Any smoke alarm that is replaced for any reason shall be provided with battery backup.
4. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated where repairs or alterations are limited to the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement of roofing or siding, or the addition or replacement of windows or doors, or the addition of a porch or deck.
5. Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated when work is limited to the installation, alteration or repairs of plumbing or mechanical systems or the installation, alteration or repair of electrical systems which do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure.
SECTION IB-38. Section R401.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for buildings. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the design and construction of foundations in flood hazard areas as established by Table R301.2 shall meet the provisions of Section R306.
Wood foundations shall be designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF.
Exception: The provisions of this chapter shall be permitted to be used for wood foundations only in the following situations:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 39 1. In buildings that have no more than two floors and a roof.
2. Where When interior basement and foundation walls are constructed at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm).
Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category D 0, D 1 or D 2 shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice not be permitted.
Exception: In non-occupied, single-story, detached storage sheds and similar uses other than carport or garage, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 200 square feet, the plate height does not exceed 12 feet in height above the grade plane at any point, and the maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches.
SECTION IB-39. Section R401.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R401.4 Soil tests. Where quantifiable data created by accepted soil science methodologies indicate expansive soils, compressible soils, shifting soils or other questionable soil characteristics are likely to be present, the building official shall determine whether to require a soil test to determine the soil’s characteristics at a particular location. This test shall be done by an approved agency using an approved method. Where the seismic design category in accordance with Section R301.2.2.1 is C or greater and where soil testing is performed, the geotechnical report shall include the determination of the site class and the short-period spectral response acceleration, SDS, in accordance with Section 1613 of the California Building Code. The seismic design category shall be assigned in accordance with Table R301.2.2.1.1. Geotechnical report shall be required for all new construction including new buildings, additions and accessory structures. Any testing shall be done by an approved agency using an approved method.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 40 Exceptions:
1. Buildings and structures not located in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas, seismic hazard zone, Alquist-Priolo zone or adjacent to slopes greater than 3 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical, and all 1-story additions less than 500 square feet or ancillary structures less than 500 square feet. The foundation design and footings shall comply with the following:
a. Soils bearing value shall be a maximum of 1500 pounds per square foot. b. The footing shall be a minimum of 12” wide with a minimum 24” embedment into natural grade or certified fill. (2) #4 continuous horizontal reinforcement bar shall be located at the top and at the bottom of the new footing.
SECTION IB-40. Section R401.5 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R401.5 Grading. Grading requirements shall be in compliance with Appendix J, GRADING, of Volume IA of this Code.
SECTION IB-41. Section R402.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, wood foundation systems, is hereby repealed.
R402.1 Wood foundations. Wood foundation systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this code.
R402.1.1 Fasteners. Fasteners used below grade to attach plywood to the exterior side of exterior basement or crawl-space wall studs, or fasteners used in knee wall construction, shall be of Type 304 or 316 stainless steel. Fasteners used above grade to attach plywood and all lumber-to-lumber fasteners except those used in knee wall C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 41 construction shall be of Type 304 or 316 stainless steel, silicon bronze, copper, hot- dipped galvanized (zinc coated) steel nails, or hot-tumbled galvanized (zinc coated) steel nails. Electro-galvanized steel nails and galvanized (zinc coated) steel staples shall not be permitted.
R402.1.2 Wood treatment. Lumber and plywood shall be pressure-preservative treated and dried after treatment in accordance with AWPA Ul (Commodity Specification A, Special Requirement 4.2), and shall bear the label of an accredited agency. Where lumber and/or plywood is cut or drilled after treatment, the treated surface shall be field treated with copper naphthenate, the concentration of which shall contain not less than 2 percent copper metal, by repeated brushing, dipping or soaking until the wood absorbs more preservative.
SECTION IB-42. Section R403.1.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories D 0, D 1 and D 2. Exterior walls and required interior braced wall panels of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 shall be supported by continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings in accordance with Table R403.1.2. Other footing materials or systems shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice.
SECTION IB-43. Figure R403.1(2) of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, regarding permanent wood foundation basement wall section, is hereby repealed.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 42 SECTION IB-44. Figure R403.1(3) of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, regarding permanent wood foundation crawl space section, is hereby repealed.
SECTION IB-45. Section R403.1.3.6 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R403.1.3.6 Isolated concrete footings. In detached one- and two-family dwellings located in Seismic Design Category A, B, or C, that are three stories or less in height and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted.
SECTION IB-46. Section R403.1.5 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R403.1.5 Slope. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall not have a slope exceeding 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope).
Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footings or where the slope of the bottom surface of the footings will exceed 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope).
For structures assigned to Seismic Design Categories D 0, D1 or D2, stepped footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 rebar. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure R403.1.5.
FIGURE R403.1.5
STEPPED FOOTING
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R404.2 Wood foundation walls. Wood foundation walls shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of Sections R404.2.1 through R404.2.6 and with the details shown in Figures R403.1(2) and R403.1(3). Wood foundation walls shall not be used for structures located in Seismic Design Category D0, D1 or D2.
R404.2.1 Identification. Load-bearing lumber shall be identified by the grade mark of a lumber grading or inspection agency which has been approved by an accreditation body that complies with DOC PS 20. In lieu of a grade mark, a certificate of inspection issued by a lumber grading or inspection agency meeting the requirements of this section shall be accepted. Wood structural panels shall conform to DOC PS 1 or DOC PS 2 and shall be identified by a grade mark or certificate of inspection issued by an approved agency.
R404.2.2 Stud size. The studs used in foundation walls shall be 2-inch by 6-inch (51 mm by 152 mm) members. When spaced 16 inches (406 mm) on center, a wood species with an Fb value of not less than 1,250 pounds per square inch (8619 kPa) as
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 44 listed in ANSI AWC NDS shall be used. When spaced 12 inches (305 mm) on center, an Fb of not less than 875 psi (6033 kPa) shall be required.
R404.2.3 Height of backfill. For wood foundations that are not designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF, the height of backfill against a foundation wall shall not exceed 4 feet (1219 mm). When the height of fill is more than 12 inches (305 mm) above the interior grade of a crawl space or floor of a basement, the thickness of the plywood sheathing shall meet the requirements of Table R404.2.3.
R404.2.4 Backfilling. Wood foundation walls shall not be backfilled until the basement floor and first floor have been constructed or the walls have been braced. For crawl space construction, backfill or bracing shall be installed on the interior of the walls prior to placing backfill on the exterior.
R404.2.5 Drainage and dampproofing. Wood foundation basements shall be drained and dampproofed in accordance with Sections R405 and R406, respectively.
R404.2.6 Fastening. Wood structural panel foundation wall sheathing shall be attached to framing in accordance with Table R602.3(l) and Section R402.1.1.
SECTION IB-48. Section R501.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R501.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the floors for buildings, including the floors of attic spaces used to house mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment. Mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be attached (or anchored) to the structure in accordance with Section R301.2.2.11.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 45 SECTION IB-49. Section R503.2.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms with a dimension perpendicular to the joist that is greater than 4 feet (1.2 m) shall be constructed in accordance with Figure R503.2.4.
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FIGURE R503.2.4
OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS
a. Blockings shall be provided beyond headers.
b. Metal ties not less than 0.058 inch [1.47 mm (16 galvanized gage)] by 1.5 inches (38 mm) wide with eight 16d common nails on each side of the header-joist intersection. The metal ties shall have a minimum yield of 33,000 psi (227 MPa). c. Openings in diaphragms shall be further limited in accordance with Section R301.2.2.2.6.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 47 SECTION IB-51. Section R503.3 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, regarding particleboard, is hereby repealed.
R503.3 Particleboard.
R503.3.1 Identification and grade. Particleboard shall conform to ANSI A208.1 and shall be so identified by a grade mark or certificate of inspection issued by an approved agency.
R503.3.2 Floor underlayment. Particleboard floor underlayment shall conform to Type PBU and shall not be less than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) in thickness.
R503.3.3 Installation. Particleboard underlayment shall be installed in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer and attached to framing in accordance with Table R602.3(l).
SECTION IB-52. Table R602.3(1) of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(TABLE ON FOLLOWING PAGE)
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FASTENING SCHEDULE
ITEM DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING ELEMENTS
NUMBER AND TYPE
OF FASTENERSa, b, c SPACING AND LOCATIONS
Roof
Blocking between ceiling joist, rafters or trusses to top plate or other framing below
4-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
3-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails
Toe nail
2-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
2-3” x 0.131” nails Each end toe nailBlocking between rafters or truss not at the wall top plates, to rafter or truss 2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails End nail
1 Flat blocking to truss and web filler 16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”); or 3” x 0.131” nails
6” o.c. face nail
2 Ceiling joist to top plate
4-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
3-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails
Per joist, toe nail
3 Ceiling joist not attached to parallel rafter, laps over partitions (See Section R802.5.2 and Table R802.5.2)
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”) or
3-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails
Face nail
4 Ceiling joist not attached to parallel rafter (heel joint) (See Section R802.5.2 and Table R802.5.2) Table R802.5.2 Face nail 5 Collar tie to rafter, face nail
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”) or
3-10d common (3” x 0.148”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails
Face nail each rafter
6 Rafter or roof truss to plate
3-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
3-10d common (3” x 0.148”); or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails
2 toe nails on one side and 1 toe
nail on opposite side of each rafter
or truss
4-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
3-10d common (3” x 0.148”); or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails
Toe nail
7 Roof rafters to ridge, valley or hip rafters or roof rafter to minimum 2” ridge beam 3-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or 2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails
End nail
Wall
16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) 24” o.c. face nail
8 Stud to stud (not at braced wall panels) 10d box (3” x 0.128”); or 3” x 0.131” nails 16” o.c. face nail
16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”); or
3” x 0.131” nails 12” o.c. face nail9 Stud to stud and abutting studs at intersecting wall corners (at braced wall panels) 16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) 16” o.c. face nail 16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) 16” o.c. each edge face nail 10 Built-up header (2” to 2” header with ½” spacer 16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) 12” o.c. each edge face nail 11 Continuous header to stud
5-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
4-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
Toe nail
12 Adjacent full-height stud to end of header
4-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
3-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”); or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails
End nail
16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) 16” o.c. face nail
13 Top plate to top plate 10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3” x 0.131” nails
12” o.c. face nail
14 Double top plate splice
8-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) or
12-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”); or
12-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
12-3” x 0.131” nails
Face nail on each side of end joint
(minimum 24” lap splice length
each side of end joint)
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ITEM DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING ELEMENTS
NUMBER AND TYPE
OF FASTENERSa, b, c SPACING AND LOCATIONS
Roof
16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) 16” o.c. face nail
15 Bottom plate to joist, rim joist, band joist or
blocking (not at braced wall panels)
16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”); or
3” x 0.131” nails 12” o.c. face nail
16 Bottom plate to joist, rim joist, band joist or
blocking (at braced wall panels)
3-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails
16” o.c. face nail
4-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
3-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
4-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails
Toe nail
17 Top of bottom plate to stud
3-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”); or
2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails
End nail
18 Top plates, laps at corners and intersections
3-10d common (3” x 0.148”); or
2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) or
3-3” x 0.131” nails
Face nail
19 1” brace to each stud and plate
3-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
2-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
2-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
2 staples 1-3/4”
Face nail
20k 1” x 6” sheathing to each bearing
3-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
2-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
2-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
2 staples, 1” crown, 16 ga., 1-3/4” long
Face nail
3-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
3-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3 staples, 1” crown, 16 ga., 1-3/4” long21k 1” x 8” and wider sheathing to each bearing Wider than 1” x 8”
4-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
3-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4 staples, 1” crown, 16 ga., 1-3/4” long
Face nail
Floor
22 Joist to sill, top plate or girder
4-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
3-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails
Toe nail
4-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) 4” o.c. toe nail
23 Rim joist, band joist or blocking to sill or top
plate (roof applications also)
8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3” x 0.131” nails
6” o.c. toe nail
24k 1” x 6” subfloor or less to each joist
3-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
2-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
2 staples, 1” crown, 16 ga., 1-3/4” long
Face nail
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ITEM DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING ELEMENTS
NUMBER AND TYPE
OF FASTENERSa, b, c SPACING AND LOCATIONS
Roof
25 2” subfloor to joist or girder
16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”); or
2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) Blind and face nail
26 2” planks (plank & beam – floor & roof)
3-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) At each bearing, face nail 27 Band or rim joist to joist
3-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails; or
4-3 x 14 ga. staples, 7/16” crown
End nail
20d common (4” x 0.192”); or
Nail each layer as follows: 32” o.c.
At top and bottom and staggered.
10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3” x 0.131” nails; or
24” o.c. face nail at top and bottom
Staggered on opposite sides.
28 Band or rim joist to joist And:
2-20d common (4” x 0.192”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails
Face nail at ends and at each splice
29 Ledger strip supporting joists or rafters
4-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
3-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails
Face nail at ends and at splice
30 Bridging or blocking to joist, rafter or truss
2-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
2-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
2-3” x 0.131” nails
Each end, toe nail
SPACING OF FASTENERS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
OF BUILDING ELEMENTS
NUMBER AND
TYPE OF FASTENERa, b, c Edges
(Inches)h
Intermediate
Supports c, a
(inches)
Wood structural panels, subfloor, roof and interior wall sheathing to framing and particleboard wall sheathing to framing [see Table R602.3(3) for wood structural panel exterior wall sheathing to wall framing] 6d common or deformed
(2ʺ × 0.113ʺ × 0.266ʺ head); or 2-3/8ʺ × 0.113ʺ
× 0.266ʺ head nail (subfloor, wall)i
6 12
31 3/8” – ½”
8d common (2-1/2ʺ × 0.131ʺ × 0.281ʺ head)
nail (roof); or
RSRS-01 (2-3/8ʺ × 0.113ʺ × 0.281ʺ head) nail
(roof)b
6f 6f
8d common (2-1/2” x 0.113”) nail
(subfloor, wall) 6 12
8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”) nail (roof); or
RSRS-01; (2-3/8” X 0.113”) nail (roof)b 6f 6f
32 19/32” – 3/4”
Deformed 2-3/8” x 0.113” x 0.266” head
(wall or subfloor) 6 12
33 7/8” – 1-1/4”
10d common (3” x 0.148”) nail; or
(2-1/2” x 0.131” x 0.281” head) deformed nail 6 12
Other wall sheathing
34k ½” structural cellulosic fiberboard
sheathing
1-1/2” x 0.120” galvanized roofing nail,
7/16” head diameter, or
1-1/4” long 16 ga. staple with 7/16” or 1” crown
3 6
35k 25/32” structural cellulosic
fiberboard sheathing
1-3/4” x 0.120”galvanized roofing nail,
7/16” head diameter, or
1-1/2” long 16 ga. Staple with 7/16” or 1” crown
3 6
36k ½” gypsum sheathingd
1-1/2” x 0.120” galvanized roofing nail;
7/16” head diameter, or 1-1/4” long 16 ga;
staple galvanized, 1-1/2” long; 7/16” or 1” crown or
1-1/4” screws, Type W or S
7 7
37k 5/8” gypsum sheathingd
1-3/4” galvanized roofing nail; 7/16” head diameter,
or 1-1/4” long, 16 ga.;
staple galvanized, 1-1/2” lopng; 7/16” or 1” crown or
1-1/4” screws, Type W or S
7 7
Wood structural panels, combination subfloor underlayment to framing 38 ¾” and less
6 d deformed (2” x 0.120”) nail; or
8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”) nail 6 12
39 7/8” – 1”
8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”) nail; or
8d deformed (2-1/2” x 0.120”) nail 6 12
40 1-1/8” – 1-1/4”
10d common (3” x 0.148”) nail; or
8d deformed (2-1/2” x 0.120”) nail 6 12
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 1 foot = 304.8 mm 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s; 1 ksi = 6.895 MPa. (Continued)
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FASTENING SCHEDULE
a. Nails are smooth-common, box or deformed shanks except where otherwise stated. Nails used for framing and sheathing connections are carbon steel and shall have minimum average bending yield strengths as shown: 80 ksi for shank diameter of
0.192 inch (20d common nail), 90 ksi for shank diameters larger than 0.142 inch but not larger than 0.177 inch, and 100 ksi for shank diameters of 0.142 inch or less. Connections using nails and staples of other materials, such as stainless steel, shall be designed by accepted engineering practice or approved under Section R104.11. b. RSRS-01 is a Roof Sheathing Ring Shank nail meeting the specifications in ASTM F1667. c. Nails shall be spaced at not more than 6 inches on center at all supports where spans are 48 inches or greater. d. Four-foot by 8-foot or 4-foot by 9-foot panels shall be applied vertically. e. Spacing of fasteners not included in this table shall be based on Table R602.3(2). f. For wood structural panel roof sheathing attached to gable end roof framing and to intermediate supports within 48 inches of roof edges and ridges, nails shall be spaced at 4 inches on center where the ultimate design wind speed is greater than 130 mph in Exposure B or greater than 110 mph in Exposure C. Fastener spacing applies where roof framing specific gravity is 0.42 or larger. Where roof framing specific gravity is greater than or equal to 0.35 but less than 0.42 in accordance with AWC NDS, fastening of roof sheathing shall be with RSRS-03 (2-1/2ʺ × 0.131ʺ × 0.281ʺ head) nails. g. Gypsum sheathing shall conform to ASTM C1396 and shall be installed in accordance with ASATM 1280 or GA 253. Fiberboard sheathing shall conform to ASTM C208.
h. Spacing of fasteners on floor sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and required blocking and at floor perimeters only. Spacing of fasteners on roof sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and required blocking. Blocking of roof or floor sheathing panel edges perpendicular to the framing members need not be provided except as required by other provisions of this code. Floor perimeter shall be supported by framing members or solid blocking.
i. Where a rafter is fastened to an adjacent parallel ceiling joist in accordance with this schedule, provide two toe nails on one side of the rafter and toe nails from the ceiling joist to top plate in accordance with this schedule. The toe nail on the opposite side of the rafter shall not be required.
j. RSRS-01 is a Roof Sheathing Ring Shank nail meeting the specifications in ASTM F1667. k. Use of staples in roof, floor, and braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2.
SECTION IB-53. Table R602.3(2) of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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For SI: 1 inch =25.4 mm
a. Nail is a general description and may be T-head, modified round head or round head.
b. Staples shall have a minimum crown width of 7/16-inch on diameter except as noted. Use of staples in roof, floor, subfloor, and braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category Do, D1, or D2.
c. Nails or staples shall be spaced at not more than 6 inches on center at all supports where spans are 48 inches or greater. Nails or staples shall be spaced at not more than 12 inches on center at intermediate supports for floors. d. Fasteners shall be placed in a grid pattern throughout the body of the panel.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 53 e. For 5-ply panels, intermediate nails shall be spaced not more than 2 inches on center each way.
f. Hardboard underlayment shall conform to ANSI/AHA A135.4. g. Alternate fastening is only permitted for roof sheathing where the ultimate design wind speed is less than or equal to 110 mph, and where fasteners are installed 3 inches on center at all supports, and where fastening is to wood framing of a species with specific gravity greater than or equal to 0.42 in accordance with AWC NDS.
h. Fiber-cement underlayment shall conform to ASTM C1288 or ISO 8336, Category C.
SECTION IB-54. Section R602.3.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R602.3.2 Top plate. Wood stud walls shall be capped with a double top plate installed to provide overlapping at corners and intersections with bearing partitions. End joints in top plates shall be offset at least 24 inches (610 mm). Joints in plates need not occur over studs.
Plates shall be not less than 2-inches (51 mm) nominal thickness and have a width not less than the width of the studs.
Exception: A In other than Seismic Design Category D0, D1 or D2, a single top plate used as an alternative to a double top plate shall comply with the following:
1. The single top plate shall be tied at corners, intersecting walls, and at in-line splices in straight wall lines in accordance with Table R602.3.2.
2. The rafters or joists shall be centered over the studs with a tolerance of not more than 1 inch (25mm).
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SECTION IB-55. Table R602.3.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION IB-56. Section R602.10.2.3 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R602.10.2.3 Minimum number of braced wall panels. Braced wall lines with a length of 16 feet (4877 mm) or less shall have not less than two braced wall panels of any length or one braced wall panel equal to 48 inches (1219 mm) or more. Braced wall lines greater than 16 feet (4877 mm) shall have not less than two braced wall panels. No braced wall panel shall be less than 48 inches in length in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 54 C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 55 SECTION IB-57. TABLE R602.10.3(3) of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 56 a. Linear interpolation shall be permitted.
b. Interpolation of bracing length between the Sds values associated with the seismic design categories shall be permitted when a site-specific Sds value is determined in accordance with Section 1613.2 of the California Building Code.
c. Where the braced wall line length is greater than 50 feet, braced wall lines shall be permitted to be divided into shorter segments having lengths of 50 feet or less, and the amount of bracing within each segment shall be in accordance with this table.
d. Method LIB shall have gypsum board fastened to not less than one side with nails or screws in accordance with Table R602.3(1) for exterior sheathing or Table R702.3.5 for interior gypsum board.
Spacing of fasteners at panel edges shall not exceed 8 inches. e. Methods PFG and CS-SFB do not apply in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2. f. Method PFH, PFGH and ABW are only permitted on a single story or a first of two stories. g. Where more than one bracing method is used, mixing methods shall be in accordance with Section R602.10.4.1.
h. One- and two- family dwellings in Seismic Design Category D2 exceeding two stories shall be designed in accordance
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 57 with accepted engineering practice.
SECTION IB-58. TABLE R602.10.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 58 C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 58 C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 59 a. Adhesive attachment of wall sheathing, including Method GB, shall not be permitted in Seismic Design Categories C, D0, D1 and D2.
b. Applies to panels next to garage door opening where supporting gable end wall or roof load only. Shall only be used on one wall of the garage. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2, roof covering dead load shall not exceed 3 psf. c. Garage openings adjacent to a Method CS-G panel shall be provided with a header in accordance with Table R602.7(1). A full-height clear opening shall not be permitted adjacent to a Method CS-G panel. d. Method CS-SFB does not apply in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2. e. Method applies to detached one- and two- family dwellings in Seismic Design Categories D0 through D2 only. f. Methods GB and PCP braced wall panel h/w ratio shall not exceed 1:1 in SDC D0, D1 and D2. Methods LIB, DWB, SFB, PBS, HPS, and PFG are not permitted in SDC D0, D1 and D2. g. Use of stapes in braced wall panels shall be prohibited in SDC D0, D1 and D2.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 59 C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 60 SECTION IB-59. TABLE R602.10.5 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE R602.10.5 – MINIMUM
LENGTH OF BRACED WALL PANELS
MINIMUM LENGTHa
(inches)
Wall HeightMETHOD
(See Table R602.10.4)
8 feet 9 feet 10 feet 11 feet 12 feet
CONTRIBUTING LENGTH
(inches)
DWB, WSP, SFB, PBS, PCP, HPS, BV-WSP 48 48 48 53 58 Actualb GB 48 48 48 53 58 Double sided = Actual
Single sided = 0.5 × Actual
LIB 55 62 69 NP NP Actualb
SDC A, B and C, ultimate
design
wind speed < 140 mph
28 32 34 38 42
ABW SDC D0, D1 and D2, ultimate
design
wind speed < 140 mph
32 32 34 NP NP
48 CS-G 24 27 30 33 36 Actualb
Adjacent clear opening height
(inches)
64 24 27 30 33 36
68 26 27 30 33 36
72 27 27 30 33 36
76 30 29 30 33 36
80 32 30 30 33 36
84 35 32 32 33 36
88 38 35 33 33 36
92 43 37 35 35 36
96 48 41 38 36 36
100 — 44 40 38 38
104 — 49 43 40 39
108 — 54 46 43 41
112 — — 50 45 43
116 — — 55 48 45
120 — — 60 52 48
124 — — — 56 51
128 — — — 61 54
132 — — — 66 58
136 — — — — 62
140 — — — — 66
CS-WSP, CS-SFB
144 — — — — 72
Actualb
Portal header height METHOD (See Table 602.10.4) 8 feet 9 feet 10 feet 11 feet 12 feet Supporting roof only 16 24 16 24 16 24 Note c Note c PFH Supporting one story and roof 24 24 24 Note c Note c 48 PFG 24 27 30 Note d Note d 1.5 × Actualb
SDC A, B and C 16 18 20 Note e Note e 1.5 × Actualb
CS-PF
SDC D0, D1 and D2 16 24 18 24 20 24 Note e Note e Actualb C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 61 For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
NP = Not Permitted.
a. Linear interpolation shall be permitted.
b. Use the actual length where it is greater than or equal to the minimum length. The actual length of Methods CS-G, CS-WSP, CS-SFB, PFH, PFG and CS-PF is the length of the full-height sheathed section. c. Maximum header height for PFH is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.2, but wall height shall be permitted to be increased to 12 feet with pony wall. d. Maximum header height for PFG is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.3, but wall height shall be permitted to be increased to 12 feet with pony wall. e. Maximum header height for CS-PF is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.4, but wall height shall be permitted to be increased to 12 feet with pony wall.
SECTION IB-60. Figure R602.10.6.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 61 C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 62 SECTION IB-61. Figure R602.10.6.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 62 C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 63 SECTION IB-62. Figure R602.10.6.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 63 C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 64 SECTION IB-63. Section R606.4.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R606.4.4 Parapet walls. Unreinforced solid masonry parapet walls shall be not less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick and their height shall not exceed four times their thickness.
Unreinforced hollow unit masonry parapet walls shall be not less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick, and their height shall not exceed three times their thickness. Masonry parapet walls in areas subject to wind loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kPa) or located in Seismic Design Category D 0, D1 or D 2, or on townhouses in Seismic Design Category C shall be reinforced in accordance with Section R606.12.
SECTION IB-64. Section R606.12.2.2.3 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement requirements for masonry elements. Masonry elements listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction as shown in Figure R606.11(2) and in accordance with the following:
1. Horizontal reinforcement. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of not less than two longitudinal W1.7 wires spaced not more than 16 inches (406 mm) for walls greater than 4 inches (102 mm) in width and not less than one longitudinal W1.7 wire spaced not more than 16 inches (406 mm) for walls not exceeding 4 inches (102 mm) in width; or not less than one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Where two longitudinal wires of joint reinforcement are used, the space between these wires shall be the widest that the mortar joint will accommodate. Horizontal reinforcement shall be provided within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top and bottom of these masonry elements.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 65 2. Vertical reinforcement. Vertical reinforcement shall consist not less than one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Vertical reinforcement shall be within 16 8 inches (406 203 mm) of the ends of masonry walls.
SECTION IB-65. Section R803.2.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added as follows:
R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms shall conform with Section R503.2.4.
SECTION IB-66. Section R902.1 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R902.1 Roof assemblies. Roof decks shall be covered with materials as set forth in Section R904 or with roof coverings as set forth in Section R905. A minimum Class A and B or C roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section or where the edge of the roof deck is less than 3 feet (914 mm) from a lot line. Where Class A and B or C roof assemblies are required, they shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790.
Where required, the roof assembly shall be listed and identified as to class by an approved testing agency. The roof-covering assembly includes the roof deck, underlayment, interlayment, insulation and covering which is assigned a roof covering classification.
No wood roof covering material shall be installed. See Section R337 for roofing requirements in Wildland Urban Interface Fire Areas (also known as High Fire Hazard Areas).
Exceptions:
1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposed concrete roof deck.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 66 2. Class A roof assemblies include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible roof decks or ferrous, copper or metal sheets installed without a roof deck on noncombustible framing.
3. Class A roof assemblies include minimum 16 ounces per square foot (4.882 kg/m2) copper sheets installed over combustible roof decks.
4. Class A roof assemblies include slate installed over underlayment over ASTM D226, Type II underlayment over combustible decks.
SECTION IB-67. Section R902.1.2 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R902.1.2 Roof coverings in all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) area. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire- retardant roof covering that is at least Class C B fire classification. No wood roof covering shall be installed.
SECTION IB-68. Section R902.4 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R902.4 Rooftop-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panel systems. Rooftop-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panel systems installed on or above the roof covering shall be tested, listed and identified with a fire classification in accordance with UL 2703. Listed systems C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 67 shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and their listing. Class A or B or C photovoltaic panels and modules shall be installed in jurisdictions designated by law as requiring their use, or where the edge of the roof is less than 3 feet (914 mm) from a lot line.
SECTION IB-69. Section R905.3.8 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R905.3.8 Application. Tile shall be applied in accordance with this chapter and the manufacturer's installation instructions, based on the following:
1. Climatic conditions.
2. Roof slope.
3. Underlayment system.
4. Type of tile being installed.
Clay and concrete roof tiles shall be fastened in accordance with this section and the manufacturer's installation instructions. Perimeter tiles shall be fastened with not less than one two fasteners per tile. Tiles with installed weight less than 9 pounds per square foot (0.4 kg/m2) require not less than one two fasteners per tile regardless of roof slope.
Clay and concrete roof tile attachment shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions where applied in areas where the ultimate design wind speed exceeds 130 miles per hour (58 m/s) and on buildings where the roof is located more than 40 feet (12 192 mm) above grade. In areas subject to snow, not less than two fasteners per tile are required. In other areas, clay and concrete roof tiles shall be attached in accordance with Table R905.3.8.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 68 SECTION IB-70. Table R905.3.8 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE R905.3.8
CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE ATTACHMENT
SHEATHING ROOF SLOPE
NUMBER OF
FASTENERS
Solid without battens All One Two per tile
Spaced or solid with
battens slope < 5:12 Fasteners not required
5:12 < slope < 12:12 One Two per tile/every
other rowSpaced sheathing
without battens
12:12 < slope < 24:12 One Two per tile
SECTION IB-71. Section R907.6 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R907.6 Structural fire-resistance. The structural frame and roof construction supporting the load imposed upon the roof by the photovoltaic panels/modules shall comply with the requirements of Table R302.1(1), R302.1(2) and Table R302.6.
SECTION IB-72. Section R908.7 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
R908.7 Roof sheathing. When finish roofing material is removed to the existing space sheathing, a minimum of 3/8 inch (9 mm) thick plywood sheathing shall be installed.
See Section R337 for roof coverings permitted in the Wildland Urban Interface Fire Areas (also known as High Fire Hazard Areas). The new sheathing shall comply with the requirements of Section R803. The sheathing shall be installed such that the edges align C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 69 over rafters and individual spaced sheathing boards. The sheathing shall be attached to the existing spaced sheathing with 6d common nails at 6 inches (147 mm) on center at supported edges and 6d common nails at 12 inches (294 mm) on center at intermediate supports.
SECTION IB-73. Section R1001.3.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
R1001.3.1 Vertical reinforcing. For chimneys up to 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, four No. 4 continuous vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be placed between wythes of solid masonry or within the cells of hollow unit masonry and grouted in accordance with Section R606. Grout shall be prevented from bonding with the flue liner so that the flue liner is free to move with thermal expansion. For chimneys more than 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, two additional No. 4 vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be provided for each additional flue incorporated into the chimney or for each additional 40 inches (1016 mm) in width or fraction thereof.
SECTION IB-74. Appendix BF, PATIO COVERS, of the California Residential Code, 2025 edition, published and copyrighted by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference into Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, as further amended herein, and is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 69 C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10677\Agenda\Html\html\60035\15575\1.doc 70 SECTION IB-75. Appendix BF, Section BF105.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
BF105.1 Design loads. Patio covers shall be designed and constructed to sustain, within the stress limits of this code, all dead loads plus a vertical live load of not less than 10 pounds per square foot (0.48 N/m2) except that snow loads shall be used where such snow loads exceed this minimum. Such covers shall be designed to resist the minimum wind loads set forth in Section R301.2.1. Solar energy systems shall not be installed on patio covers designed by this Section.
SECTION IB-76. Appendix Chapter A1 SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS of the CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE is hereby adopted by reference to apply to residential occupancies and to that extent is incorporated into Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026.