C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 1 VOLUME IC. EXISTING BUILDING STANDARDS
SECTION IC-1. Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is amended as hereinafter provided.
SECTION IC-2. Chapter 1 Division II Section 104.2.3.8 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
104.2.3.8 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 IC-3. Chapter 1 Division II Section 104.2.4.1.2 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
104.2.4.1.2 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 IC-4. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 105.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.1 Permit Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to repair, add to, alter, relocate, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or to repair, install, add, alter, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the code official and obtain the required C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 2 permit. Parking lots shall not be paved, improved, striped, or restriped unless a separate permit for each parking lot has first been obtained from the building official.
Exception: A separate permit shall not be required to pave, improve, stripe, or restripe a parking lot when such work is included in the scope of another project for which a building permit has been issued and when the design of such parking lot was included in the plan check review of such project.
SECTION IC-5. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 105.3 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read to read as follows:
[A] 105.3 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 in accordance with Chapter 3 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 106.3.
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_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 3 8. Pay plan review and permit fees as required by this Chapter 1 Division II Volume 1A.
SECTION IC-6. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 105.3.2 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 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.
SECTION IC-7. Chapter 1 Division II Section 105.3.3 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
105.3.3 Plan review fees. When submittal documents are required by Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3, 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 [A] 108.2 and 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 [A] 106.3.4, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at a rate specified by resolution.
SECTION IC-8. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 105.5 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 4 [A] 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. 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 [A] 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 and 10% for all other 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 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. 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.
SECTION IC-9. Chapter 1 Division II Section 105.8 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 5 105.8 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed by the city to incorporate all of the work that the applicant, the applicant’s agent, employees and/or contractors shall carry out. Said proposed work shall be in accordance with the approved plans and with all requirements of this code and any other laws or regulations applicable thereto. No city approval shall relieve or exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions of this code nor shall any vested rights be created for any work performed in violation of this code.
SECTION IC-10. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 106.6 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 106.6 Design professional in responsible charge. It shall be required that all documents submitted for review the building official shall be prepared by a registered design professional, the code official shall be authorized to require the owner or the owner’s authorized agent to engage and designate on the building permit application a registered design professional who shall act as the registered design professional in responsible charge. If the circumstances require, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall designate a substitute registered design professional in responsible charge who shall perform the duties required of the original registered design professional in responsible charge. The code official shall be notified in writing by the owner or the owner’s authorized agent if the registered design professional in responsible charge is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating submittal documents prepared by others, including phased and deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building. Where structural observation is required, C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 6 the inspection program shall name the individual or firms who are to perform structural observation and describe the stages of construction at which structural observation is to occur.
Exception: The building official may waive the requirements for a registered design professional when, after reviewing the submitted plans it is determined that the work is minor in nature.
SECTION IC-11. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 108.4 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an additional fee. 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 IC-12. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 109.3.5 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 109.3.5 Lath and gypsum board inspection. Lath and gypsum panel inspections shall be made after lathing and gypsum panel products, interior and exterior, are in place but before any plastering is applied or before gypsum panel product joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
Exception: Gypsum panels that are not part of a fire-resistance-rated assembly, a shear assembly, or a sound transmission control assembly.
SECTION IC-13. Chapter 1 Division II Section 109.3.8.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 7 109.3.8.1 Structural observation. For structural observation, see Section 1704 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026.
SECTION IC-14. Chapter 1 Division II Section 109.7 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
109.7 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. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
SECTION IC-15. Chapter 1 Division II Section R112 and all subsections thereof of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 112—BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official 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 C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 8 of appeals in accordance with Section 113 of Volume IA of this Code (hereinafter referred to as the “board”).
SECTION IC-16. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 113.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to repair, alter, extend, add, move, remove, demolish or change the occupancy of any building 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 IC-17. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 113.4 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who repairs or alters or changes the occupancy of 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 deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for a term 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.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 9 SECTION IC-18. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 114.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 114.1 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 IC-19. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 114.4 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 114.4 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 guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be subject to fines established by the authority having jurisdiction.
SECTION IC-20. Chapter 1 Division II Section 115.6 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
115.6 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.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 10 SECTION IC-21. Chapter 1 Division II Section 115.7 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
115.7 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 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 IC-22. Chapter 1 Division II Section 118 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION 118—CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES
118 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 five hundred feet (500’) (153 M). Toilets may not be placed on the public way. 118.1 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 C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 11 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 IC-23. Chapter 1 Division II Section 119 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION 119—ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL 119 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.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 12 SECTION IC-24. Chapter 1 Division II Section 120 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION 120—DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION
120.1 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 exemptions from the Building, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, other Codes, or standards.
120.2 Applications of Provisions.
120.2.1 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.
120.2.2 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 120.3.
120.3 Definitions. For the purpose of this section 120, the following definitions apply:
120.3.1 “Architect” means an individual licensed by the State of California to practice architecture as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code.
120.3.2 “Civil Engineer” means an individual registered by the State of California to civil engineering architecture as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 13 120.3.3 “Current Code” means the edition of the California Building Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, 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.
120.3.4 “Engineering Evaluation” means an evaluation of a damaged 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.
120.3.5 “Replacement Value” means the dollar value, as determined by the new building official, of replacing the damaged structure with a new structure of the same size, construction material and occupancy on the same site. 120.3.6 “Structural Engineer” means an individual registered by the State of California to practice structural engineering and to use the title structural engineer as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code. 120.3.7 “Value of Repair” means the dollar value, as determined by the building official, of making the necessary repairs to the damaged building. 120.4 Repair Criteria.
120.4.1 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1 Division II, Section 116.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 14 120.4.2 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 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 120.5.
120.5 Repair Criteria for Chimneys.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 15 120.5.1 All damaged chimneys must be repaired or reconstructed to comply with the requirements of Section 2113 of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026. Damaged portions of chimneys shall be removed in accordance with the following criteria:
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.
120.5.2 Where existing conditions preclude the installation of all anchorage required by Section 2113 of the current Code, alternate systems may be used in accordance with the alternate methods and materials provisions of the current Code when approved by the building official. Such alternate systems shall be designed and detailed by a structural engineer, civil engineer, or architect.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 16 120.6 Repair Criteria for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings and Structures. 120.6.1 All buildings as described in Appendix A 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 120.4. 120.6.2 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 IA of this Code.
SECTION IC-25. Chapter 1 Division II Section 121 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION 121—SANDBLASTING
121.1. 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.
121.2. 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.
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 17 121.3. 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.
121.4. 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.
SECTION IC-26. Section 502.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
502.1 General. Additions to any building or structure shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Code or California Residential Code, as applicable, for new construction. Alterations to the existing building or structure shall be made to ensure that the existing building or structure together with the addition are not less complying with the provisions of the California Building Code than the existing building or structure was prior to the addition except that the structural elements need only comply with Sections 502.2 through 502.3. An existing building together with its additions shall comply with the height and area provisions of Chapter 5 of the California Building Code. Where a new occupiable roof is added to a building or structure, the occupiable roof shall comply with the provisions of the California Building Code. [OSHPD 1R, 2, 4 & 5] Structural elements shall comply with all the provisions of Section 502. Whenever alterations exceed fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value, as determined by the Building Official, the Building Official may require that all portions of the building be brought up to the standards of the current California Building Code or California Residential Code.
Exceptions:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 18 1. In-filling of floor openings and nonoccupiable appendages such as elevator and exit stairway shafts shall be permitted beyond that permitted by the California Building Code.
2. [BSC] For state-owned buildings, including those owned by the University of California and the California State University and the Judicial Council, structural elements shall also comply with the requirements of Sections 317 through 322.
SECTION IC-27. Section 503.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.1 General. Alterations to any building or structure shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Code or California Residential Code, as applicable, for new construction. Alterations shall be such that the existing building or structure is not less complying with the provisions of the California Building Code or California Residential Code, as applicable, than the existing building or structure was prior to the alteration, except that the structural elements need only comply with Sections 503.2 through 503.12. Whenever alterations exceed fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value, as determined by the Building Official, the Building Official may require that all portions of the building be brought up to the standards of the current California Building Code or California Residential Code.
Exceptions:
1. An existing stairway shall not be required to comply with the requirements of Section 1011 of the California Building Code where the C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 19 existing space and construction does not allow a reduction in pitch or slope.
2. Handrails otherwise required to comply with Section 1011.11 of the California Building Code shall not be required to comply with the requirements of Section 1014.7 of the California Building Code regarding full extension of the handrails where such extensions would be hazardous because of plan configuration.
3. Where provided in below-grade transportation stations, existing and new escalators shall be permitted to have a clear width of less than 32 inches (815 mm).
4. [BSC] For state-owned buildings, including those owned by the University of California and the California State University and the judicial council, the requirements of Section 503.4 are replaced by the requirements of Sections 317 through 322.
SECTION IC-28. Section 505.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
505.1 Replacement glass and windows. The installation or replacement of glass or windows shall be required for new installations and shall comply with the provisions as specified within Chapter 7A of the California Building Code.
SECTION IC-29. Section 1504.1.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[BS] 1504.1.1 Walkways. A walkway shall be provided for pedestrian travel in front of every construction and demolition site unless the applicable governing authority C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 20 authorizes the sidewalk to be fenced or closed. A walkway shall be provided for pedestrian travel that leads from a building entrance or exit of an occupied structure to a public way. Walkways shall be of sufficient width to accommodate the pedestrian traffic, but shall be not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) in width. Walkways shall be provided with a durable walking surface and shall be accessible in accordance with Chapter 11A or 11B of the California Building Code, as applicable. Walkways shall be designed to support all imposed loads and the design live load shall be not less than 150 pounds per square foot (psf) (7.2 kN/m²).
SECTION IC-30. Section 1504.1.7.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
1504.1.7.1 Shoring. The sidewalk and street shall be protected from caving and settlement by shoring conforming to the safety orders issued by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Industrial Relations.
SECTION IC-31. Section 1504.1.8 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
1504.1.8. Protection of sidewalk excavations. Permits must be secured from the director of public works in accordance with the provisions of the Glendale Municipal Code for making an excavation within a public street, sidewalk, parkway or public property. When any portion of a public sidewalk is to be excavated, the holder of the permit shall construct a substantial temporary walkway not less than five (5) feet (1524 mm) in width for pedestrian travel over the areas to be excavated or around the same.
SECTION IC-32. Section 1504.1.9 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 21 1504.1.9. Protection of obstructions. No person excavating, refilling or obstructing any public sidewalk, street, alley or roadway in the city shall fail or neglect to place barriers at each end and at all necessary places along any such excavations or obstructions to prevent accidents and no such person shall fail or neglect to display and maintain amber lights from sunset to sunrise at each end and at all necessary places along any such excavation or obstructions run across or substantially across any sidewalk, street, alley, or roadway, such amber lights at such places shall be placed not more than five (5) feet (1524 mm)apart. If, in any case, the director of public works shall designate any particular locations for barriers or require additional light, such barriers or lights shall be placed and maintained at those locations designated. If any permittee fails to perform the duties herein before defined, the director of public works may cause the same to be performed, at the expense of the permittee, or if a deposit has been made pursuant to the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, then the expense of such performance may be deducted there from to the extent said deposit is sufficient, and if insufficient, then the remaining amount may be charged against the permittee.
SECTION IC-33. Section 1506.4 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
1506.4 Street Use Permits
1506.4.1 Permits generally. No person shall use or occupy or obstruct any portion of any sidewalk, street, alley or roadway for storing materials for building purposes, for mixing concrete or mortar, or for any purpose incidental thereto, or for the construction of walkways, fences or canopies in accordance with the provisions of this code, unless a street use permit has been first obtained from the director of public works to do so, and at C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 22 least one-half of the width of the sidewalk , or a width to be designated by the director of public works of the street, alley or roadway is at all times kept free and clear of all obstructions.
1506.4.2 Street use permit to be posted. The street use permit required by this Section 3308.3 shall at all times during such use, occupancy or obstruction, be conspicuously posted on or near the sidewalk, street, alley or roadway used, occupied or obstructed. 1506.4.3 Term of permit; removal of obstructions. Any permit required by this Section 3308.3 shall be granted for not longer than sixty (60) days. Upon completion of the work, all such obstructions shall be removed, all damages caused thereby repaired and the street and sidewalk restored to their original condition to the satisfaction of the director of public works. If any permittee fails or neglects to so remove, repair and restore within three (3) days after being notified by the director of public works in person or by letter, the director of public works may cause such removal, repairs and restoration to be done at the expense of the permittee.
1506.4.4 Application for street use permits. All applications for street use permits required by this Section 3308.3 shall be in writing and made to the building and safety section and shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a fee for services provided hereunder which shall be established or modified by resolution of the City Council. The schedule for such fees shall remain on file and be available in the office of the traffic and transportation administrator.
SECTION IC-34. Section 1506.5 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2026, is hereby added to read as follows:
C:\PGCompilerServiceRelease\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10613\Packet\Pdf\60176\15640\1.docx 23 1506.5 Mixing mortar on public property. The mixing or handling of mortar, concrete or other material on public property, when authorized by the director of public works under a street use permit issued under Section 1506.4 of this Code, shall be done in a mechanical mixer or in a tight box in such a manner as to prevent dripping or splashing on public property.