Kingsburg City Council
November 2, 2022

AGENDA

KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 897-5821 www.cityofkingsburg-ca.gov
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 100% CAPACITY.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 6pm
Invocation to be given by Pastor Jeff Nathans, The Refinery, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Laura North.
6 P.M. REGULAR SESSION MEETING:

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Approve Agenda: Action by the Council to approve the agenda or to make modifications. Items that can be added to the agenda is constrained by State law.

3. Presentations:

Fall 2022 Public Service Award - Firefighter/Medic Devin Young Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
FCRTA/Kingsburg Resiliency Hub- FCRTA General Manager Moses Stites Sponsor: FCRTA

4. Public Comments: This is the time for any citizen to come forward and address the City Council on any issue within its jurisdiction that is not listed on the Agenda. A maximum of five (5) minutes is allowed for each speaker.

5. Consent Calendar: Items considered routine in nature are to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

They will be considered as one item and voted upon in one vote unless individual consideration is requested. Each vote in favor of the Consent Calendar is considered and recorded as a separate affirmative vote in favor of each action listed. Approval of the Consent Calendar items include recitals reading ordinance(s) by titles(s) only and adoption of recommended action(s) contained in Staff Reports.

5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the October 19, 2022 Regular Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.

Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
City of Kingsburg
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631-1908
Phone (559)897-5821 Fax (559)897-5568
Mayor Laura North
Mayor Pro Tem Vince Palomar
Council Member Michelle Roman
Council Member Jewel Hurtado
Council Member Brandon Pursell, Jr.

City Manager Alexander J. Henderson
Kingsburg City Council Agenda
November 2, 2022

5.2 Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period October 11, 2022 through October 24, 2022 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.

Sponsor: Finance Department

5.3 Adopt Resolution 2022-067 allowing the Police Department to apply for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control Grant for patrol vehicles. - Staff Report by Neil Dadian, Chief of Police.

Sponsor: Police Department

5.4 Approve the Fire Department Auto-Aid / Mutual Aid Agreement with Tulare County Fire Department. - Staff Report by Fire Chief Daniel Perkins Sponsor: Fire Department

6. Regular Calendar

6.1 Adoption of 2022 California Building Codes, Title 24 - Staff Report by AJ O’Connell, Building Official
Sponsor: Community Development Department
Possible Action(s):
a. Presentation by Building Official AJ O’Connell
b. Public Comment
c. Council Discussion
d. Waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2022-002, An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg Amending Various Chapters And Sections Within Said Chapters Of Title 15 Of The Kingsburg Municipal Code And Adopting The California Code Of Regulations, Title 24, 2022 Edition, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, And 12, The 2021 International Property Maintenance Code As Amended, And The 2021 International Swimming Pool And Spa Code As Amended; Amending City Of Kingsburg Ordinance 2009-01 Section 1; And Repealing Ordinance 2020-002, Ordinance 2010-04, Ordinance 476, Ordinance 99-06 Section 4, And Ordinance 2015-09 Of The City Of Kingsburg and pass to a second reading on November 16, 2022 with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS WITHIN SAID CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 OF THE

KINGSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, 2022 EDITION, PARTS 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, AND 12, THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AS AMENDED, AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE AS AMENDED; AMENDING CITY OF KINGSBURG ORDINANCE 2009- 01 SECTION 1; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 2020-002, ORDINANCE 2010-04, ORDINANCE 476, ORDINANCE 99-06 SECTION 4, AND ORDINANCE 2015-09 OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG”

6.2 Mid Valley Disposal SB1383 Update- Presentation by Mid Valley Disposal Sponsor: Public Works
Possible Action(s):
c. Presentation by Mid Valley Disposal
Kingsburg City Council Agenda
November 2, 2022
d. Public Comment
c. Council Discussion
d. Informational- No Action Necessary

6.3 2022 Fire Department Update- Presentation by Fire Chief Daniel Perkins Sponsor: Fire Department
Possible Action(s):
e. Presentation by Fire Chief Daniel Perkins
f. Public Comment
c. Council Discussion
d. Informational- No Action Necessary

7. Council Reports and Staff Communications

7.1 Community Services Commission

7.2 Public Safety Committee

7.3 Chamber of Commerce

7.4 Economic Development

7.5 Finance Committee

7.6 Planning Commission

7.7 South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA)

7.8 Downtown Business Improvement District

7.9 Council of Governments

7.10 Council Member Reports

7.11 City Manager’s Report

8. Future Agenda Items:

None.

9. Adjourn Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, in the City Clerk’s office, during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents may be posted on the City’s website at www.cityofkingsburg-ca.gov.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk (559) 897-6520. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR 35 .102.35.104 ADA Title II].

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the front entrance of City Hall not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 28th day of October 2022.
____________________________________
Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk

11/2/2022
Devin Young, Firefighter/Paramedic
Kingsburg Fire Department
Dear Devin,
I’m writing you to offer congratulations on your nomination and award for the employee recognition program with the City of Kingsburg. Kingsburg is a wonderful community that is maintained through the hard work of our citizens, volunteers, and employees.

Please accept congratulations from the City Council and myself. We sincerely thank you for the hard work in keeping our community a safe place to live, work and play. Having dedicated individuals such as yourself gives Kingsburg an invaluable asset, especially when it involves the quality life of our residents and visitors.

You were nominated for your astuteness and forethought to put together a program and kits for Multi Casual Incidents after observing a recent call where the Kingsburg Fire Department assisted, and the responding agency did not have one in place. Your ability to not only see a problem, but to also take the initiative and time to construct a program, put together kits and train employees is exemplary.

We know you provide excellent service daily with the Fire Department, and your commitment and dedication to the health and safety of our citizens shows the character you bring to the City every day.

Thank you and congratulations.

Respectfully,
Alexander J. Henderson
City Manager

City of Kingsburg
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631-1908
(559)897-5821 Fax: (559)897-5568
Laura North
Mayor
Vince Palomar
Mayor Pro Tem

COUNCIL MEMBERS
Michelle Roman
Jewel Hurtado
Brandon Pursell, Jr.

Alexander J. Henderson
City Manager
New Technology Reserve Grant Project:

FCRTA Kingsburg Resiliency Hub
Kingsburg City Council Meeting
Laura North, Mayor
Vince Palomar, Mayor Pro Tem
Michelle Roman, Council Member
Jewel Hurtado, Council Member
Brandon Pursell Jr., Council Member
Alexander Henderson, City Manager
November 2, 2022
Fresno County Rural Transit Agency

Kingsburg Resiliency Hub Project
• Capital Requested for
Project: solar carport with
27 parking spaces, 15 solar
powered Level 2 EV charging
stations, and a battery
energy storage system
• Total Project Cost: $595,000,
Awarded $538,200 and a
$56,800 match from FCRTA
• Project Location: 1399
Draper Street, Kingsburg
Resiliency Hub System Design
BEFORE
AFTER
Resiliency Hub Project • The resiliency hub consisting of a solar carport with Level II EV
charging stations is a new
technology & highly innovative
approach to electric vehicle
charging.
• FCRTA’s proposed solar carport
structure will power the Level II EV
charging stations located on-site.
• The Level II EV charging stations
will be open to the public.
• FCRTA will use the Level II EV
chargers installed at the resiliency
hub to charge its fleet of electric
vehicles and to expand its EV Micro
Transit service.
• FCRTA’s innovative resiliency hub
could be replicated in other areas.

Other Benefits of Resiliency Hub Project
• Supports ZEVs: the development of this infrastructure supports & promotes the use of zero emission vehicles.
• Reduces Emissions: The solar carport and EV charging system will help FCRTA to expand its on demand EV Micro Transit service and Rural Transit Dial-a-Ride service, which provide a low emission alternative to driving in a single occupancy vehicle (SOV) in Fresno County, reducing emissions. • Promotes Resiliency: The resiliency hub will include an energy storage component, further reducing reliance on the electrical grid and providing backup power in the case of emergency to promote resiliency. • Promotes Economic Development: The resiliency hub will promote economic development opportunities. It will power the EV Micro Transit service, which will be operated by local drivers, providing job opportunities for rural residents.

Resiliency Hub Project is Consistent
with other FCRTA Projects
• FCRTA Electric Vehicle Micro Transit/Rideshare/Carshare/Rural Transit Expansion Plan – a study to evaluate the implementation of a rural EV ridesharing pilot transit service in Fresno County. This plan serves as the basis for FCRTA’s Micro Transit service expansion planning.
• FCOG EV Readiness Plan – a plan developed by FCOG in partnership with FCRTA, to identify locations for EV charging infrastructure and ultimately contribute to increased local electric vehicle adoption.
• FCRTA Electrical Grid Analysis – to identify the impacts of the anticipated increased electrification on the electric grid system and the unique challenges faced by rural communities served by FCRTA. The proposed projects support the following recommendations from the study: development of shared charging infrastructure; redundant infrastructure which integrates solar and storage; and resilience hubs.
• FCRTA Microgrid Study – FCRTA is in the process of analyzing potential sites throughout Fresno County to install distributed energy resources/microgrid system as community resiliency hubs. The proposed Kingsburg resiliency hub will include a back-up energy storage component which could be expanded to include a microgrid and link to the system.
• FCRTA Transit Feasibility Study – a study that will evaluate SR 99 in Fresno County and analyze the feasibility a transit system such as a BRT or light rail that builds on existing service and connects rural Fresno County municipalities with the City of Fresno.

Resiliency Hub Project is Consistent
with other FCRTA Projects Continued
• FCRTA Maintenance Facility Inductive Charging Station- a capital project to install inductive WAVE charging station at the new FCRTA maintenance facility in Selma.
• TIRCP Resiliency Hub Project- FCRTA was awarded $6.1
million from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program to construct a resiliency hub in downtown Fresno adjacent to the future HSR station that will include inductive charging and solar carports with EV charging.
• FCRTA Microtransit Program- FCRTA, in partnership with the Biola Community Services District and League of Women
Voters, is deploying a microtransit program operated by MV Transportation utilizing EV Chevy Bolts and hiring local drivers in community of Biola, if successful this service will be expanded to other areas.

Thank you
Moses Stites – General Manager
[email protected]
Janelle Del Campo – Operations Manager
[email protected]
(559) 233-6789

KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 19, 2022
Council Chamber, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 897-5821 www.cityofkingsburgca.gov Invocation was be given by Tim Boynton, Kingsburg Covenant Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Laura North.
6 P.M. REGULAR SESSION MEETING:

Call to Order and Roll Call: Mayor Laura North called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:03 pm.

Council Members Present: Jewel Hurtado, Brandon Pursell, Jr., Michelle Roman and Mayor Laura North.

Council Members Absent: Vince Palomar.

Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Pursell, Jr., seconded by Council Member Roman, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by unanimous voice of those members present.

Presentations:

Police Chief Dadian presented the promotion of the below employees:

Police Sergeant Lee Forlines
Police Lieutenant Shaun Stephens
Police Lieutenant Kevin Pendley
Sponsor: Police Department
Public Comments: None.

Consent Calendar: A motion was made by Council Member Roman, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those members present.

5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the October 5, 2022 Regular Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.

Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.2 Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period September 29, 2022 through October 10, 2022 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.

Sponsor: Finance Department

5.3 Approve the proposed benefits for the Police Recruit position - Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Chirstina Windover
Sponsor: Administrative Services Department

5.4 Review and file the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Extension - Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Chirstina Windover Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
October 19, 2022

5.5 Adopt Resolution 2022-065- Unrepresented Management Employees Salary and Benefit Resolution- Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Chirstina Windover
Sponsor: Administrative Services Department

5.6 Approve the Salary Chart Effective September 21, 2022 & October 19, 2022- Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Chirstina Windover Sponsor: Administrative Services Department

5.7 Accept the 2022 Streets project completed by Don Berry Construction, Inc. and authorize the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion.- Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor: Engineering Department

5.8 Accept the Madsen Avenue Bike Trail project completed by Don Berry Construction, Inc. and authorize the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion.- Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor: Engineering Department

5.9 Approve the proposed Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director position. - Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Chirstina Windover Sponsor: Administrative Services Department

6. Regular Calendar
PUBLIC HEARING— BUILDING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DEPARTMENT, FIRE

DEPARTMENT, RECREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Sponsor: City Manager’s Department
Mayor North opened the Public Hearing at 6:16pm.

City Manager Alexander Henderson presented the proposed fees from the building department, planning department, fire department, public works department and community services.

Mayor North opened the City Council Discussion at 6:26pm. There was none.

Mayor North opened for Public Comment at 6:26pm. There was none.

Mayor North closed the Public Comment at 6:26pm.

Mayor North opened the Continued City Council Discussion at 6:26pm. There was none.

Mayor North closed the Public Hearing at 6:27pm.

Council Member Pursell, Jr. motioned, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-066. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those members present.

Kingsburg City Council Minutes
October 19, 2022
Award 10th Avenue & Draper Street Intersection Improvements Project and Rapid Flashing Beacon Crosswalk Update- Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: Engineering Department
City Engineer Dave Peters presented about the flashing beacon crosswalk at Roosevelt School.

Council Member Roman asked if Mr. Peters has worked with the contractor. Mr. Peters said no, but he is qualified. Council and staff discussed the flashing beacon crosswalks that will be installed on Sierra, it is with Caltrans so it its taking longer.

Council Member Roman motioned, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to award the 10th Avenue & Draper Street Intersection Improvements Project to ARES General Engineering in the amount of $61,820.00. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those members present.

Crime Statistics Report for the Month of September 2022 and General Police Department Update- Crime Statistics Report prepared by Kingsburg Police Department Records Supervisor Corina Padilla.

Sponsor: Police Department
Police Chief Neil Dadian presented the updates. Thefts are up, and he spoke about trainings. Council Member Roman asked where the domestic violence stats are included. Chief Dadian said it is in the aggregate assaults.

Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission- Mayor North said they haven’t met.

Public Safety Committee- City Clerk Palsgaard said they will meet in November.

Chamber of Commerce- Council Member Pursell, Jr. said the Crayfish Festival was successful, Street Eats was also successful, there was good feedback from businesses downtown. They are planning on their annual dinner and the Veteran’s breakfast.

Economic Development- Council Member Roman said they have not met.

Finance Committee- Council Member Pursell, Jr. said they will meet next week.

Planning Commission- Mayor North said they met last week.

South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA)- Council Member Hurtado said they haven’t met.

Downtown Business Improvement District- Council Member Hurtado said they met 10/13 and discussed the holiday kick off on 11/5, and they spoke about a survey to what the businesses would like to see their fees spent on.

Council of Governments- Council Member Roman said they will meet next week.

Council Member Reports- Council Member Roman reported on the Big Fresno Fair, shout out to the Lions Club for their great display at the fair, 39th annual Marjaree Mason Top 10 Women in Business, she also participated in the task force. She has participated in the 3rd grade tours at the Historic Train Depot.

She invited the Council Members to the Golden State Corridor kick off in Fowler, which will be 11/1 at 10:30am.

Kingsburg City Council Minutes
October 19, 2022
City Manager’s Report- City Manager Henderson reminded Council that the fall clean-up will begin tomorrow.

Future Agenda Items: None.

The Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:44 P. M.

Submitted by:
____________________________________
Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
Accounts Payable
User:

Printed:
marshaa
10/26/2022 9:58 AM
Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
ACH 3450 ABIGAIL PALSGAARD 10/13/2022 17.00
Total for 10/13/2022: 17.00
82264 3005 AFLAC 10/14/2022 766.70
82265 3006 AIRGAS NCN 10/14/2022 554.60
82266 4481 ALERT-ALL 10/14/2022 1,266.29
82267 4532 ALTA LANGUAGE SERVICES, INC 10/14/2022 55.00 82268 3565 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 10/14/2022 1,024.01
82269 4545 AMAZON.COM SALES, INC. 10/14/2022 439.34
82270 3891 AMERICAN BUSINESS MACHINES 10/14/2022 30.00
82271 3018 ANDERSON STRIPING & CONSTRUCT 10/14/2022 102,216.93 82272 4695 AP TRITON, LLC 10/14/2022 6,485.20
82273 3029 AT&T CALNET 3 10/14/2022 718.06
82274 3300 AVENU INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS 10/14/2022 2,750.00 82275 3056 CAL STATE TERMITE AND PEST 10/14/2022 1,660.00 82276 3057 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS 10/14/2022 1,409.40 82277 3831 ADAM CASTANEDA 10/14/2022 35.00
82278 3074 CENTRAL SANITARY SUPPLY 10/14/2022 131.64
82279 3079 CENTRAL VALLEY SWEEPING, INC. 10/14/2022 17,362.50 82280 3918 CINTAS 10/14/2022 2,244.45
82281 3119 COOK'S COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 10/14/2022 697.50 82282 4448 CORE & MAIN 10/14/2022 213.14
82283 3834 CORE BUSINESS INTERIORS 10/14/2022 48,315.56 82284 4750 DANIEL DELONG 10/14/2022 300.00
82285 3144 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 10/14/2022 1,021.01 82286 3148 DON BERRY CONSTRUCTION 10/14/2022 522,299.79 82288 3152 E C N POLYGRAPH & INVEST 10/14/2022 200.00
82289 4229 EBA&M CORPORATION 10/14/2022 2,110.00
82290 4615 EMERALD TEXTILES SERVICES 10/14/2022 727.58
82291 3162 ESO SOLUTIONS 10/14/2022 419.06
82292 3540 FAILSAFE TESTING 10/14/2022 1,440.00
82293 3183 FRANKMORE, JOSEPH 10/14/2022 250.00
82294 3184 FRESNO CITY COLLEGE-Business Office 10/14/2022 637.00 82295 3188 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF 10/14/2022 17,325.40
82296 3211 GRAINGER 10/14/2022 258.96
82297 3219 HEALTHWISE SERVICES 10/14/2022 173.75
82298 3222 HENRY SCHEIN, INC. 10/14/2022 1,855.42
82299 3999 IRON MOUNTAIN 10/14/2022 163.82
82300 4756 JONI AND FRIENDS 10/14/2022 100.00
82301 3245 J'S COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 10/14/2022 270.00
82302 3248 KAHN, SOARES & CONWAY, LLP 10/14/2022 8,300.00 82303 3249 KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN INC10/14/2022 5,354.96 82304 3250 KELLER FORD LINCOLN 10/14/2022 6,600.34
82305 3253 KINGSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE10/14/2022 2,500.00 82306 3254 KINGSBURG CHEVRON 10/14/2022 340.00
82307 3625 KINGSBURG MEDIA FOUNDATION 10/14/2022 3,639.00 AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (10/26/2022 9:58 AM) Page 1 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
82308 3259 KINGSBURG SUPERMARKET, INC. 10/14/2022 205.00 82309 3510 KINGSBURG TOWING 10/14/2022 360.00
82310 3267 KULOW BROS. 10/14/2022 9,276.87
82311 3277 LINCOLN AQUATICS 10/14/2022 1,552.52
82312 3518 METRO UNIFORM 10/14/2022 456.58
82313 3293 MID VALLEY DISPOSAL 10/14/2022 115,038.21
82314 4643 MY BARCO CO., INC. 10/14/2022 9,126.44
82315 3466 NAPA AUTO PARTS 10/14/2022 806.45
82316 4342 NPSC - NATIONAL PROTECTION & SAFETY CONSULTING 10/14/2022 814.00 82317 3611 HOLLY OWEN 10/14/2022 35.00
82318 3315 P G & E 10/14/2022 2,147.39
82319 4758 PACIFIC TENT AND AWNING 10/14/2022 1,971.43
82320 3450 ABIGAIL PALSGAARD 10/14/2022 35.00
82321 3321 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 10/14/2022 94,109.65 82322 3330 POSTMASTER 10/14/2022 166.00
82323 3334 PROFESSIONAL PRINT & MAIL, INC 10/14/2022 4,234.84 82324 4666 ROTARY CLUB OF KINGSBURG 10/14/2022 340.00
82325 3537 SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SHELTER 10/14/2022 750.00 82326 3772 SIGN MAX 10/14/2022 113.23
82327 3369 SILVAS OIL COMPANY, INC. 10/14/2022 5,926.60 82328 4142 SPARKLETTS 10/14/2022 121.88
82329 3378 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 10/14/2022 1,517.52
82330 3380 STATE OF CALIFORNIA-D O J 10/14/2022 739.00
82331 3382 SHAUN STEPHENS 10/14/2022 51.00
82332 4334 TELSTAR 10/14/2022 3,982.22
82333 3216 THE SENTINEL 10/14/2022 175.47
82334 3410 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 10/14/2022 726.25
82335 3759 VALLEY POWER SYSTEMS NORTH, INC.10/14/2022 10,802.62 82336 3416 VERIZONWIRELESS 10/14/2022 733.32
82337 3419 VIKING CLEANING SERVICE 10/14/2022 3,500.00
82338 3493 VILLAGE TIRE SALES 10/14/2022 50.00
82339 3421 VINCENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 10/14/2022 823.70 82340 4287 VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC 10/14/2022 1,097.11
82341 3469 WECO SUPPLY CO., INC. 10/14/2022 32.40
82342 3448 CHRISTINA WINDOVER 10/14/2022 35.00
82343 3430 WONG, ANDY & BETTY 10/14/2022 2,600.00
Total for 10/14/2022: 1,039,114.11
82344 3149 DOOLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 10/18/2022 1,907.68 82345 4761 FBI NCCA 10/18/2022 50.00
82346 4583 CIERA ORTIZ 10/18/2022 643.00
Total for 10/18/2022: 2,600.68
82347 4419 WILL TIERSIERA FORD 10/19/2022 76,964.74
Total for 10/19/2022: 76,964.74
ACH 3231 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP - WIRE 457 10/21/2022 1,200.00 ACH 3470 Internal Revenue Service - ACH 10/21/2022 58,512.11 ACH 3471 Employment Development Department - ACH10/21/2022 11,150.48 ACH 3472 CalPERS - ACH 10/21/2022 44,909.83
ACH 3475 Empower 10/21/2022 3,560.17
ACH 3476 CHILD SUPPORT STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT - ACH 10/21/2022 240.46 ACH 3526 Public Employees Retirement System 457 Plan-Deferred Comp - ACH 10/21/2022 341.26 AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (10/26/2022 9:58 AM) Page 2 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
ACH 4707 ICMA-WIRE 401(A) 10/21/2022 250.00
ACH 3470 Internal Revenue Service - ACH 10/21/2022 372.36 ACH 3471 Employment Development Department - ACH10/21/2022 12.93 Total for 10/21/2022: 120,549.60
Report Total (94 checks): 1,239,246.13
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (10/26/2022 9:58 AM) Page 3

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor North & City Council
REPORT FROM: Neil Dadian, Chief of Police REVIEWED BY: AP AGENDA ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2022-067 allowing the Police Department to apply for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control Grant for patrol vehicles ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution ____Motion ____Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The SJVAPCD currently is offering a Public Benefits Grant Program that helps public agencies purchase new alternative use vehicles (Clean Air Vehicles). The funding is for up to $20,000 per vehicle with a total annual amount not to exceed $100,000 and it is on a first come first serve basis. The Kingsburg Police Department has the need for new Patrol vehicles.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL

1. Adopt Resolution 2022-067 allowing the Police Department to apply for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control Grant for patrol vehicles.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)

1. The City Council could decide not to accept the funds and pay the full amount for new patrol vehicles out of Measure E.

STRATEGIC GOAL(S) MET:

1. Improve Public Safety

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Kingsburg Police Department staff has identified a grant opportunity through the SJVAPCD that will fund up to $20,000 per acceptable new alternative fuel /Hybrid vehicle. The city can apply for a maximum of five grants or $100,000 per year. The 2023 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Hybrid is one of the vehicles offered. We are requesting the purchase of 5 of these vehicles. Under this program for a total of $100,000 to be funded by the grant.

The use of these hybrid electric vehicles will decrease fuel costs and also replace aging vehicles that are costly to repair and maintain.

ATTACHED INFORMATION

1. Resolution No. 2022-067

2. Grant Application
Meeting Date: 11/02/2022
Agenda Item: 5.3
FISCAL IMPACT:

1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes

2. Is it Currently Budgeted? No

3. If Budgeted, Which Line? N/A
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-067

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG

AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC BENEFIT GRANT PROGRAM

FROM THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE APPLICATION AND GRANT

DOCUMENTS AND IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WHEREAS, the City of Kingsburg wishes to apply for Public Benefit Grant Program funds from the San Joaquin valley Air Pollution Control District (Air District) to purchase five (5) Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for the Police Department; and WHEREAS, the Air District can award grants for projects that will be funded not to exceed $20,000 per each new vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is authorized to sign the grant application on behalf of the City, and to execute a grant agreement and other grant-related documents and implement the project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that City staff is authorized to prepare and submit to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District an application for a Public Benefit Grant Program grant for five (5) Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for the Police Department.
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I, Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk of the City of Kingsburg, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council held on the 2nd day of November, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: Council Member(s):

NOES: Council Member(s):

ABSTAIN: Council Member(s):

ABSENT: Council Member(s):

Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
City of Kingsburg
SJVAPCD Public Benefit Grants Program
Application
New Vehicle Purchase

Approved March 2013
Please return all completed applications to:

SJVAPCD Strategies and Incentives Department
1990 East Gettysburg Avenue; Fresno, CA 93726-0244

PUBLIC BENEFIT GRANTS PROGRAM
New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchase
Application
Applicant Information

1. Public Agency Name (as it appears on Form W-9):

2. Tax ID:

Taxpayer ID Number (TIN) _______________________________________________

3. Address:

4. City: 5. State: 6. ZIP Code:

7. Mailing Address (if different from above):

8. City: 9. State: 10. ZIP Code:

11. Have you applied to any other grant programs for any vehicle in this application?  No  Yes – Name of Grant Program(s): _____________________________________________________________ Primary Contact Information

1. First Name: 2. Last Name:

3. Title: 4. E-Mail:

5. Phone Number: 6. Alternate Contact Number:

7. Fax Number:

Contract Signing Authority

1. First Name: 2. Last Name:

3. Title:

Application
New Purchase

Approved March 2013
New Vehicle Information- Complete a separate page for each vehicle make/model

1. Number of Vehicles:

2. Vehicle Type (please select one):

Electric
 Light-light Duty Vehicle
(GVWR < 8,500 lbs.)
 Transport/Utility Cart
 Scooter
 Bicycle
 Other (specify):
_____________________________
Plug-In Hybrid
 Light-Light Duty Vehicle
(GVWR < 8,500 lbs.)
 Light-Medium Duty Vehicle
(GVWR 8,501 – 14,000 lbs.)
 Other (specify):
______________________________
CNG, LNG, or LPG
 Light-light Duty Vehicle
(GVWR < 8,500 lbs.)
 Light-Medium Duty Vehicle
(GVWR 8,501 – 14,000 lbs.)
 Transport/Utility Cart
 Other (specify):
______________________________

3. Vehicle Make: 4. Vehicle Model: 5. Vehicle Model Year:

6. Vehicle GVWR:
lbs.

7. Engine Horsepower/Kilowatts:

8. Fuel Type:
 Electric  Plug-In Hybrid  CNG  LNG  LPG  Other (specify):

9. Manufacturer’s estimated range for fully charged vehicle (electric vehicles only):

10. Total Cost of each New Vehicle: 11. Total Funding Requested from SJVAPCD (per vehicle):

12. Is there existing charging/fueling infrastructure in place for the proposed vehicle(s)?  Yes  No If no, please describe a plan for building infrastructure or gaining access to existing infrastructure:

13. How do you intend to pay for the remaining balance of the project after the grant has been applied?  Co-funding (please name source): ______________________________________________________________  Other (please specify): _______________________________________________________________________ New Vehicle Dealer Information

1. Vehicle Dealer Name:

2. Contact / Salesperson Name: 3. E-mail:

4. Phone Number: 5. Fax Number:

Internal use only
GMS Unit(s):__________________
Application
New Purchase

Approved March 2013
New Vehicle Activity Information- Complete a separate page for each vehicle make/model *If applying for multiple vehicles that will be performing different activities, please complete a separate section for each different vehicle activity

1. Number of vehicles with same vehicle activity:

2. Use within SJVAPCD boundaries:
________________%

3. Use within CA boundaries:
_______________%

4. Estimated Annual Vehicle Usage
(per vehicle):
________________________

5. Vehicle Vocation/Use (examples: law enforcement, emergency services, commuting, patrol, pool vehicle, etc.):

6. Please mark the reason for purchasing the new vehicle(s):
 Fleet Expansion - Please list the vehicle(s) you would have purchased had you not applied for this grant:
 Vehicle Replacement - Please list the year, make, and model of the vehicle(s) to be replaced:
 Other - Please specify:

Internal use only
New Vehicle Activity Information

1. Number of vehicles with same vehicle activity:

2. Use within SJVAPCD boundaries:
________________%

3. Use within CA boundaries:
_______________%

4. Estimated Annual Vehicle Usage
(per vehicle):
________________________

5. Vehicle Vocation/Use (examples: law enforcement, emergency services, commuting, patrol, pool vehicle, etc.):

6. Please mark the reason for purchasing the new vehicle(s):
 Fleet Expansion - Please list the vehicle(s) you would have purchased had you not applied for this grant:
 Vehicle Replacement - Please list the year, make, and model of the vehicle(s) to be replaced:
 Other - Please specify:

Internal use only
GMS Unit(s):_________________
GMS Unit(s):_________________
Application
New Purchase

Approved March 2013
Signature Form
Signing Authority to initial and sign in blue ink
Certifications
By initialing each of the following sections, I certify that I have read the Eligibility Criteria and Application Guidelines and agree to ALL of the following terms and conditions:

Initial
The new vehicle(s) will be based within the geographic area of the SJVAPCD and seventy-five percent (75%) or more of the vehicle miles traveled or fuel consumption will be within the boundaries of the SJVAPCD for at least three (3) years from the date the vehicle is placed into service.

Initial
The new vehicle(s) will be used by a public agency located within the geographic area of the SJVAPCD.

Initial
The vehicle(s) purchased is/are a new OEM electric, plug-in hybrid, or alternative fuel vehicle(s) eligible for this program in accordance with the program guidelines.

Initial
Appropriate fueling or charging infrastructure for the new vehicle(s) is or will be readily available or accessible.

Initial
Any funding received, including funding from other sources, combined with this grant will not exceed the full cost of the new vehicle(s).

Initial
Additional funding sources, or other financial incentive(s) and funding amounts to be used towards this project are disclosed on the application.

Initial Project match funding is reasonably available to complete the project in a timely manner.

Initial
Applicant will not purchase or take delivery of the new vehicle(s) until receiving an executed contract with the SJVAPCD.

Initial SJVAPCD maintains the right to inspect the new vehicle(s) at any time during the contract period.

I hereby certify that all information provided in this application and any attachments are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signing Authority Signature Date
Application
New Purchase

Approved March 2013
Application Packet Checklist
When submitting a project for consideration, submit a complete application packet. An incomplete application packet will lengthen the application processing time and delay possible incentive funding. A complete application packet includes the following items:
 Completed Application (Pages 1 thru 3), no required fields blank.  Completed Signature Form (Page 4), signed in blue ink.  First page of IRS Form W-9.
 Dated and itemized dealer quote for the new vehicle(s).  The quote must provide a breakdown of the total cost of the new vehicle and warranty (if not included in the purchase price), and include specific vehicle and engine information such as make, model, model year, engine horse power or watts, and vehicle GVWR.
 Resolution from the Applicant’s governing body (i.e. City Council or County Board of Supervisors), or other documentation signed by a duly authorized official with authority to make financial decisions, authorizing the submittal of the application and identifying the individual authorized to implement the new vehicle project.  If applicable, documentation which demonstrates future availability/accessibility and specifies the timeframe when infrastructure will be available/accessible. Only applicants who currently do not have infrastructure, or access to infrastructure, specific to the new vehicle(s) applied for in this project are required to submit this documentation.

Form W-9
(Rev. December 2014)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Request for Taxpayer
Identification Number and Certification
Give Form to the
requester. Do not
send to the IRS.

Print or type
See Specific Instructions on page 2.
1 Name (as shown on your income tax return). Name is required on this line; do not leave this line blank. 2 Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above 3 Check appropriate box for federal tax classification; check only one of the following seven boxes:

Individual/sole proprietor or
single-member LLC
C Corporation S Corporation Partnership Trust/estate
Limited liability company. Enter the tax classification (C=C corporation, S=S corporation, P=partnership) ▶ Note. For a single-member LLC that is disregarded, do not check LLC; check the appropriate box in the line above for the tax classification of the single-member owner.

Other (see instructions) ▶
4 Exemptions (codes apply only to
certain entities, not individuals; see
instructions on page 3):

Exempt payee code (if any)
Exemption from FATCA reporting
code (if any)
(Applies to accounts maintained outside the U.S.)
5 Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.)
6 City, state, and ZIP code
Requester’s name and address (optional)
7 List account number(s) here (optional)
Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the Part I instructions on page 3. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN on page 3.

Note. If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1 and the chart on page 4 for guidelines on whose number to enter.

Social security number
– –
or
Employer identification number
–
Part II Certification
Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:

1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and

2. I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and

3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and

4. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct.

Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions on page 3.

Sign
Here Signature of
U.S. person ▶ Date ▶
General Instructions
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted.

Future developments. Information about developments affecting Form W-9 (such as legislation enacted after we release it) is at www.irs.gov/fw9.

Purpose of Form
An individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an information return with the IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) which may be your social security number (SSN), individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN), or employer identification number (EIN), to report on an information return the amount paid to you, or other amount reportable on an information return. Examples of information returns include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Form 1099-INT (interest earned or paid)
• Form 1099-DIV (dividends, including those from stocks or mutual funds) • Form 1099-MISC (various types of income, prizes, awards, or gross proceeds) • Form 1099-B (stock or mutual fund sales and certain other transactions by brokers)
• Form 1099-S (proceeds from real estate transactions)
• Form 1099-K (merchant card and third party network transactions) • Form 1098 (home mortgage interest), 1098-E (student loan interest), 1098-T (tuition)
• Form 1099-C (canceled debt)
• Form 1099-A (acquisition or abandonment of secured property) Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident alien), to provide your correct TIN.

If you do not return Form W-9 to the requester with a TIN, you might be subject to backup withholding. See What is backup withholding? on page 2.

By signing the filled-out form, you:

1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are waiting for a number to be issued),

2. Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, or

3. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S. exempt payee. If applicable, you are also certifying that as a U.S. person, your allocable share of any partnership income from a U.S. trade or business is not subject to the withholding tax on foreign partners' share of effectively connected income, and

4. Certify that FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that you are exempt from the FATCA reporting, is correct. See What is FATCA reporting? on page 2 for further information.

Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 12-2014)
Form W-9 (Rev. 12-2014) Page 2
Note. If you are a U.S. person and a requester gives you a form other than Form W-9 to request your TIN, you must use the requester’s form if it is substantially similar to this Form W-9.

Definition of a U.S. person. For federal tax purposes, you are considered a U.S. person if you are:
• An individual who is a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien; • A partnership, corporation, company, or association created or organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States;
• An estate (other than a foreign estate); or
• A domestic trust (as defined in Regulations section 301.7701-7).

Special rules for partnerships. Partnerships that conduct a trade or business in the United States are generally required to pay a withholding tax under section 1446 on any foreign partners’ share of effectively connected taxable income from such business. Further, in certain cases where a Form W-9 has not been received, the rules under section 1446 require a partnership to presume that a partner is a foreign person, and pay the section 1446 withholding tax. Therefore, if you are a U.S. person that is a partner in a partnership conducting a trade or business in the United States, provide Form W-9 to the partnership to establish your U.S. status and avoid section 1446 withholding on your share of partnership income.

In the cases below, the following person must give Form W-9 to the partnership for purposes of establishing its U.S. status and avoiding withholding on its allocable share of net income from the partnership conducting a trade or business in the United States:
• In the case of a disregarded entity with a U.S. owner, the U.S. owner of the disregarded entity and not the entity;
• In the case of a grantor trust with a U.S. grantor or other U.S. owner, generally, the U.S. grantor or other U.S. owner of the grantor trust and not the trust; and • In the case of a U.S. trust (other than a grantor trust), the U.S. trust (other than a grantor trust) and not the beneficiaries of the trust.

Foreign person. If you are a foreign person or the U.S. branch of a foreign bank that has elected to be treated as a U.S. person, do not use Form W-9. Instead, use the appropriate Form W-8 or Form 8233 (see Publication 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities).

Nonresident alien who becomes a resident alien. Generally, only a nonresident alien individual may use the terms of a tax treaty to reduce or eliminate U.S. tax on certain types of income. However, most tax treaties contain a provision known as a “saving clause.” Exceptions specified in the saving clause may permit an exemption from tax to continue for certain types of income even after the payee has otherwise become a U.S. resident alien for tax purposes.

If you are a U.S. resident alien who is relying on an exception contained in the saving clause of a tax treaty to claim an exemption from U.S. tax on certain types of income, you must attach a statement to Form W-9 that specifies the following five items:

1. The treaty country. Generally, this must be the same treaty under which you claimed exemption from tax as a nonresident alien.

2. The treaty article addressing the income.

3. The article number (or location) in the tax treaty that contains the saving clause and its exceptions.

4. The type and amount of income that qualifies for the exemption from tax.

5. Sufficient facts to justify the exemption from tax under the terms of the treaty article.

Example. Article 20 of the U.S.-China income tax treaty allows an exemption from tax for scholarship income received by a Chinese student temporarily present in the United States. Under U.S. law, this student will become a resident alien for tax purposes if his or her stay in the United States exceeds 5 calendar years.

However, paragraph 2 of the first Protocol to the U.S.-China treaty (dated April 30, 1984) allows the provisions of Article 20 to continue to apply even after the Chinese student becomes a resident alien of the United States. A Chinese student who qualifies for this exception (under paragraph 2 of the first protocol) and is relying on this exception to claim an exemption from tax on his or her scholarship or fellowship income would attach to Form W-9 a statement that includes the information described above to support that exemption.

If you are a nonresident alien or a foreign entity, give the requester the appropriate completed Form W-8 or Form 8233.

Backup Withholding
What is backup withholding? Persons making certain payments to you must under certain conditions withhold and pay to the IRS 28% of such payments. This is called “backup withholding.” Payments that may be subject to backup withholding include interest, tax-exempt interest, dividends, broker and barter exchange transactions, rents, royalties, nonemployee pay, payments made in settlement of payment card and third party network transactions, and certain payments from fishing boat operators. Real estate transactions are not subject to backup withholding.

You will not be subject to backup withholding on payments you receive if you give the requester your correct TIN, make the proper certifications, and report all your taxable interest and dividends on your tax return.

Payments you receive will be subject to backup withholding if:

1. You do not furnish your TIN to the requester,

2. You do not certify your TIN when required (see the Part II instructions on page 3 for details),

3. The IRS tells the requester that you furnished an incorrect TIN,

4. The IRS tells you that you are subject to backup withholding because you did not report all your interest and dividends on your tax return (for reportable interest and dividends only), or

5. You do not certify to the requester that you are not subject to backup withholding under 4 above (for reportable interest and dividend accounts opened after 1983 only).

Certain payees and payments are exempt from backup withholding. See Exempt payee code on page 3 and the separate Instructions for the Requester of Form W-9 for more information.

Also see Special rules for partnerships above.

What is FATCA reporting?
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requires a participating foreign financial institution to report all United States account holders that are specified United States persons. Certain payees are exempt from FATCA reporting. See Exemption from FATCA reporting code on page 3 and the Instructions for the Requester of Form W-9 for more information.

Updating Your Information
You must provide updated information to any person to whom you claimed to be an exempt payee if you are no longer an exempt payee and anticipate receiving reportable payments in the future from this person. For example, you may need to provide updated information if you are a C corporation that elects to be an S corporation, or if you no longer are tax exempt. In addition, you must furnish a new Form W-9 if the name or TIN changes for the account; for example, if the grantor of a grantor trust dies.

Penalties
Failure to furnish TIN. If you fail to furnish your correct TIN to a requester, you are subject to a penalty of $50 for each such failure unless your failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect.

Civil penalty for false information with respect to withholding. If you make a false statement with no reasonable basis that results in no backup withholding, you are subject to a $500 penalty.

Criminal penalty for falsifying information. Willfully falsifying certifications or affirmations may subject you to criminal penalties including fines and/or imprisonment.

Misuse of TINs. If the requester discloses or uses TINs in violation of federal law, the requester may be subject to civil and criminal penalties.

Specific Instructions
Line 1
You must enter one of the following on this line; do not leave this line blank. The name should match the name on your tax return.

If this Form W-9 is for a joint account, list first, and then circle, the name of the person or entity whose number you entered in Part I of Form W-9. a. Individual. Generally, enter the name shown on your tax return. If you have changed your last name without informing the Social Security Administration (SSA) of the name change, enter your first name, the last name as shown on your social security card, and your new last name.

Note. ITIN applicant: Enter your individual name as it was entered on your Form W-7 application, line 1a. This should also be the same as the name you entered on the Form 1040/1040A/1040EZ you filed with your application. b. Sole proprietor or single-member LLC. Enter your individual name as shown on your 1040/1040A/1040EZ on line 1. You may enter your business, trade, or “doing business as” (DBA) name on line 2.
c. Partnership, LLC that is not a single-member LLC, C Corporation, or S Corporation. Enter the entity's name as shown on the entity's tax return on line 1 and any business, trade, or DBA name on line 2.
d. Other entities. Enter your name as shown on required U.S. federal tax documents on line 1. This name should match the name shown on the charter or other legal document creating the entity. You may enter any business, trade, or DBA name on line 2.
e. Disregarded entity. For U.S. federal tax purposes, an entity that is disregarded as an entity separate from its owner is treated as a “disregarded entity.” See Regulations section 301.7701-2(c)(2)(iii). Enter the owner's name on line 1. The name of the entity entered on line 1 should never be a disregarded entity. The name on line 1 should be the name shown on the income tax return on which the income should be reported. For example, if a foreign LLC that is treated as a disregarded entity for U.S. federal tax purposes has a single owner that is a U.S. person, the U.S. owner's name is required to be provided on line 1. If the direct owner of the entity is also a disregarded entity, enter the first owner that is not disregarded for federal tax purposes. Enter the disregarded entity's name on line 2, “Business name/disregarded entity name.” If the owner of the disregarded entity is a foreign person, the owner must complete an appropriate Form W-8 instead of a Form W-9. This is the case even if the foreign person has a U.S. TIN.

Form W-9 (Rev. 12-2014) Page 3
Line 2
If you have a business name, trade name, DBA name, or disregarded entity name, you may enter it on line 2.

Line 3
Check the appropriate box in line 3 for the U.S. federal tax classification of the person whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one box in line 3.

Limited Liability Company (LLC). If the name on line 1 is an LLC treated as a partnership for U.S. federal tax purposes, check the “Limited Liability Company” box and enter “P” in the space provided. If the LLC has filed Form 8832 or 2553 to be taxed as a corporation, check the “Limited Liability Company” box and in the space provided enter “C” for C corporation or “S” for S corporation. If it is a single-member LLC that is a disregarded entity, do not check the “Limited Liability Company” box; instead check the first box in line 3 “Individual/sole proprietor or single-member LLC.”
Line 4, Exemptions
If you are exempt from backup withholding and/or FATCA reporting, enter in the appropriate space in line 4 any code(s) that may apply to you.

Exempt payee code.
• Generally, individuals (including sole proprietors) are not exempt from backup withholding.
• Except as provided below, corporations are exempt from backup withholding for certain payments, including interest and dividends. • Corporations are not exempt from backup withholding for payments made in settlement of payment card or third party network transactions. • Corporations are not exempt from backup withholding with respect to attorneys' fees or gross proceeds paid to attorneys, and corporations that provide medical or health care services are not exempt with respect to payments reportable on Form 1099-MISC.

The following codes identify payees that are exempt from backup withholding.

Enter the appropriate code in the space in line 4.
1—An organization exempt from tax under section 501(a), any IRA, or a custodial account under section 403(b)(7) if the account satisfies the requirements of section 401(f)(2)
2—The United States or any of its agencies or instrumentalities 3—A state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. commonwealth or possession, or any of their political subdivisions or instrumentalities 4—A foreign government or any of its political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities
5—A corporation
6—A dealer in securities or commodities required to register in the United States, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. commonwealth or possession 7—A futures commission merchant registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
8—A real estate investment trust
9—An entity registered at all times during the tax year under the Investment Company Act of 1940
10—A common trust fund operated by a bank under section 584(a) 11—A financial institution
12—A middleman known in the investment community as a nominee or custodian
13—A trust exempt from tax under section 664 or described in section 4947 The following chart shows types of payments that may be exempt from backup withholding. The chart applies to the exempt payees listed above, 1 through 13.

IF the payment is for . . . THEN the payment is exempt for . . .

Interest and dividend payments All exempt payees except for 7
Broker transactions Exempt payees 1 through 4 and 6
through 11 and all C corporations. S
corporations must not enter an exempt
payee code because they are exempt
only for sales of noncovered securities
acquired prior to 2012.

Barter exchange transactions and
patronage dividends
Exempt payees 1 through 4
Payments over $600 required to be
reported and direct sales over $5,0001 Generally, exempt payees 1 through 52 Payments made in settlement of
payment card or third party network
transactions
Exempt payees 1 through 4
1 See Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income, and its instructions. 2 However, the following payments made to a corporation and reportable on Form 1099-MISC are not exempt from backup withholding: medical and health care payments, attorneys' fees, gross proceeds paid to an attorney reportable under section 6045(f), and payments for services paid by a federal executive agency.

Exemption from FATCA reporting code. The following codes identify payees that are exempt from reporting under FATCA. These codes apply to persons submitting this form for accounts maintained outside of the United States by certain foreign financial institutions. Therefore, if you are only submitting this form for an account you hold in the United States, you may leave this field blank.

Consult with the person requesting this form if you are uncertain if the financial institution is subject to these requirements. A requester may indicate that a code is not required by providing you with a Form W-9 with “Not Applicable” (or any similar indication) written or printed on the line for a FATCA exemption code.

A—An organization exempt from tax under section 501(a) or any individual retirement plan as defined in section 7701(a)(37)
B—The United States or any of its agencies or instrumentalities C—A state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. commonwealth or possession, or any of their political subdivisions or instrumentalities D—A corporation the stock of which is regularly traded on one or more established securities markets, as described in Regulations section

1.1472-1(c)(1)(i)
E—A corporation that is a member of the same expanded affiliated group as a corporation described in Regulations section 1.1472-1(c)(1)(i) F—A dealer in securities, commodities, or derivative financial instruments (including notional principal contracts, futures, forwards, and options) that is registered as such under the laws of the United States or any state G—A real estate investment trust
H—A regulated investment company as defined in section 851 or an entity registered at all times during the tax year under the Investment Company Act of 1940
I—A common trust fund as defined in section 584(a)
J—A bank as defined in section 581
K—A broker
L—A trust exempt from tax under section 664 or described in section 4947(a)(1) M—A tax exempt trust under a section 403(b) plan or section 457(g) plan Note. You may wish to consult with the financial institution requesting this form to determine whether the FATCA code and/or exempt payee code should be completed.

Line 5
Enter your address (number, street, and apartment or suite number). This is where the requester of this Form W-9 will mail your information returns.

Line 6
Enter your city, state, and ZIP code.

Part I. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. If you are a resident alien and you do not have and are not eligible to get an SSN, your TIN is your IRS individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). Enter it in the social security number box. If you do not have an ITIN, see How to get a TIN below.

If you are a sole proprietor and you have an EIN, you may enter either your SSN or EIN. However, the IRS prefers that you use your SSN.

If you are a single-member LLC that is disregarded as an entity separate from its owner (see Limited Liability Company (LLC) on this page), enter the owner’s SSN (or EIN, if the owner has one). Do not enter the disregarded entity’s EIN. If the LLC is classified as a corporation or partnership, enter the entity’s EIN.

Note. See the chart on page 4 for further clarification of name and TIN combinations.

How to get a TIN. If you do not have a TIN, apply for one immediately. To apply for an SSN, get Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card, from your local SSA office or get this form online at www.ssa.gov. You may also get this form by calling 1-800-772-1213. Use Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, to apply for an ITIN, or Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number, to apply for an EIN. You can apply for an EIN online by accessing the IRS website at www.irs.gov/businesses and clicking on Employer Identification Number (EIN) under Starting a Business. You can get Forms W-7 and SS-4 from the IRS by visiting IRS.gov or by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).

If you are asked to complete Form W-9 but do not have a TIN, apply for a TIN and write “Applied For” in the space for the TIN, sign and date the form, and give it to the requester. For interest and dividend payments, and certain payments made with respect to readily tradable instruments, generally you will have 60 days to get a TIN and give it to the requester before you are subject to backup withholding on payments. The 60-day rule does not apply to other types of payments. You will be subject to backup withholding on all such payments until you provide your TIN to the requester.

Note. Entering “Applied For” means that you have already applied for a TIN or that you intend to apply for one soon.

Caution: A disregarded U.S. entity that has a foreign owner must use the appropriate Form W-8.

Form W-9 (Rev. 12-2014) Page 4
Part II. Certification
To establish to the withholding agent that you are a U.S. person, or resident alien, sign Form W-9. You may be requested to sign by the withholding agent even if items 1, 4, or 5 below indicate otherwise.

For a joint account, only the person whose TIN is shown in Part I should sign (when required). In the case of a disregarded entity, the person identified on line 1 must sign. Exempt payees, see Exempt payee code earlier.

Signature requirements. Complete the certification as indicated in items 1 through 5 below.

1. Interest, dividend, and barter exchange accounts opened before 1984 and broker accounts considered active during 1983. You must give your correct TIN, but you do not have to sign the certification.

2. Interest, dividend, broker, and barter exchange accounts opened after 1983 and broker accounts considered inactive during 1983. You must sign the certification or backup withholding will apply. If you are subject to backup withholding and you are merely providing your correct TIN to the requester, you must cross out item 2 in the certification before signing the form.

3. Real estate transactions. You must sign the certification. You may cross out item 2 of the certification.

4. Other payments. You must give your correct TIN, but you do not have to sign the certification unless you have been notified that you have previously given an incorrect TIN. “Other payments” include payments made in the course of the requester’s trade or business for rents, royalties, goods (other than bills for merchandise), medical and health care services (including payments to corporations), payments to a nonemployee for services, payments made in settlement of payment card and third party network transactions, payments to certain fishing boat crew members and fishermen, and gross proceeds paid to attorneys (including payments to corporations).

5. Mortgage interest paid by you, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, qualified tuition program payments (under section 529), IRA, Coverdell ESA, Archer MSA or HSA contributions or distributions, and pension distributions. You must give your correct TIN, but you do not have to sign the certification.

What Name and Number To Give the Requester
For this type of account: Give name and SSN of:

1. Individual The individual

2. Two or more individuals (joint
account)
The actual owner of the account or,
if combined funds, the first
individual on the account1

3. Custodian account of a minor
(Uniform Gift to Minors Act)
The minor2

4. a. The usual revocable savings
trust (grantor is also trustee)
b. So-called trust account that is
not a legal or valid trust under
state law
The grantor-trustee1
The actual owner1

5. Sole proprietorship or disregarded
entity owned by an individual
The owner3

6. Grantor trust filing under Optional
Form 1099 Filing Method 1 (see
Regulations section 1.671-4(b)(2)(i)
(A))
The grantor*
For this type of account: Give name and EIN of:

7. Disregarded entity not owned by an
individual
The owner

8. A valid trust, estate, or pension trust Legal entity4

9. Corporation or LLC electing
corporate status on Form 8832 or
Form 2553
The corporation

10. Association, club, religious,
charitable, educational, or other taxexempt organization The organization

11. Partnership or multi-member LLC The partnership

12. A broker or registered nominee The broker or nominee

13. Account with the Department of
Agriculture in the name of a public
entity (such as a state or local
government, school district, or
prison) that receives agricultural
program payments
The public entity

14. Grantor trust filing under the Form
1041 Filing Method or the Optional
Form 1099 Filing Method 2 (see
Regulations section 1.671-4(b)(2)(i)
(B))
The trust
1 List first and circle the name of the person whose number you furnish. If only one person on a joint account has an SSN, that person’s number must be furnished. 2 Circle the minor’s name and furnish the minor’s SSN.
3 You must show your individual name and you may also enter your business or DBA name on the “Business name/disregarded entity” name line. You may use either your SSN or EIN (if you have one), but the IRS encourages you to use your SSN. 4 List first and circle the name of the trust, estate, or pension trust. (Do not furnish the TIN of the personal representative or trustee unless the legal entity itself is not designated in the account title.) Also see Special rules for partnerships on page 2. *Note. Grantor also must provide a Form W-9 to trustee of trust.

Note. If no name is circled when more than one name is listed, the number will be considered to be that of the first name listed.

Secure Your Tax Records from Identity Theft
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your name, SSN, or other identifying information, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. An identity thief may use your SSN to get a job or may file a tax return using your SSN to receive a refund.

To reduce your risk:
• Protect your SSN,
• Ensure your employer is protecting your SSN, and
• Be careful when choosing a tax preparer.

If your tax records are affected by identity theft and you receive a notice from the IRS, respond right away to the name and phone number printed on the IRS notice or letter.

If your tax records are not currently affected by identity theft but you think you are at risk due to a lost or stolen purse or wallet, questionable credit card activity or credit report, contact the IRS Identity Theft Hotline at 1-800-908-4490 or submit Form 14039.

For more information, see Publication 4535, Identity Theft Prevention and Victim Assistance.

Victims of identity theft who are experiencing economic harm or a system problem, or are seeking help in resolving tax problems that have not been resolved through normal channels, may be eligible for Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) assistance. You can reach TAS by calling the TAS toll-free case intake line at 1-877-777-4778 or TTY/TDD 1-800-829-4059.

Protect yourself from suspicious emails or phishing schemes. Phishing is the creation and use of email and websites designed to mimic legitimate business emails and websites. The most common act is sending an email to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft.

The IRS does not initiate contacts with taxpayers via emails. Also, the IRS does not request personal detailed information through email or ask taxpayers for the PIN numbers, passwords, or similar secret access information for their credit card, bank, or other financial accounts.

If you receive an unsolicited email claiming to be from the IRS, forward this message to [email protected]. You may also report misuse of the IRS name, logo, or other IRS property to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 1-800-366-4484. You can forward suspicious emails to the Federal Trade Commission at: [email protected] or contact them at www.ftc.gov/idtheft or 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338).

Visit IRS.gov to learn more about identity theft and how to reduce your risk.

Privacy Act Notice
Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code requires you to provide your correct TIN to persons (including federal agencies) who are required to file information returns with the IRS to report interest, dividends, or certain other income paid to you; mortgage interest you paid; the acquisition or abandonment of secured property; the cancellation of debt; or contributions you made to an IRA, Archer MSA, or HSA. The person collecting this form uses the information on the form to file information returns with the IRS, reporting the above information. Routine uses of this information include giving it to the Department of Justice for civil and criminal litigation and to cities, states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. commonwealths and possessions for use in administering their laws. The information also may be disclosed to other countries under a treaty, to federal and state agencies to enforce civil and criminal laws, or to federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to combat terrorism. You must provide your TIN whether or not you are required to file a tax return. Under section 3406, payers must generally withhold a percentage of taxable interest, dividend, and certain other payments to a payee who does not give a TIN to the payer. Certain penalties may also apply for providing false or fraudulent information.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor North & City Council
REPORT FROM: Daniel Perkins, Fire Chief REVIEWED BY: AP AGENDA ITEM: Fire Department Auto-Aid / Mutual Aid Agreement with Tulare County Fire Department.

ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ____Resolution √ Motion ______Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This is a standard and customary agreement between the City of Kingsburg Fire Department and the County of Tulare Fire department that is resigned every 2 years. It specifically defines the areas of service by geographical boundary, length of contract and all contract issues that deal with specific response times, certification levels of providers, availability of like resources, levels of responsibility of Command at emergency incidents and how those responsibilities are transferred in times of emergencies. It specifies the emergency equipment that is covered by the agreement to include those standard items and abilities typically not provided by a Transport Ambulance. It further defines that Auto-aid has no intended financial impact to either entity and shares the responsibility of the cost of mitigation through sharing of resources and personnel only. Mutual aid is also defined within the contract and has identical parameters for sharing of personnel, resources with similar financial impacts.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL

1. Approve the Auto-Aid / Mutual Aid Agreement with Tulare County Fire Department.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)

1. Council could choose to not support the proposed agreement; however, this would halt all ability for the Fire Department to continue auto-aided abilities with Tulare County for Emergency Incidents.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/KEY METRIC

1. Improve Public Safety.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
These agreements have been in place for more than 25 years and are renewed every 2 years.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Auto-Aid / Mutual Aid Agreement with Tulare County Fire Department.

Meeting Date: 11/02/2022
Agenda Item: 5.4
FISCAL IMPACT:

1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? NO

2. Is it Currently Budgeted? NA

3. If Budgeted, Which Line? N/A
1 COOPERATIVE FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT
Between

COUNTY OF TULARE
And

CITY OF KINGSBURG
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on the 13th day of October 2022, by and between the City of Kingsburg, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called
"KINGSBURG" and the County of Tulare, a political subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter called "COUNTY".

WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 6500 et seq., and Health and Safety Code section 13050, the COUNTY and CITY desire to render aid to each other in combating fires when such aid is necessary; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code sections 6502 and 55632, and Health and Safety Code section 13050 et seq., the parties have the common power to provide fire protection services and desire to jointly exercise said power through an agreement which would allow assistance; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to provide for the rendering of assistance whenever fires or emergency incidents may occur within certain areas of the jurisdictions of the parties which, due to the location, or size of the fires, or other emergency incidents, such fires or emergency incidents cannot be adequately responded to and handled by the fire department of the party having jurisdiction without additional assistance; and
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS: Unless the particular provisions or context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in this section shall govern the construction, meaning, and application of words used in this Agreement.
• "Fire Protection Services" shall mean fire-fighting capacity to contain, control, and extinguish fires, and shall include first aid and rescue services. • "Agency Having Jurisdiction" shall mean the Agency with Jurisdiction over the territory where the fire or incident occurs.
• "Requesting Party" shall mean any party to this Agreement that requests fire protection services within the Agency Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) from the other party to this Agreement.
• "Responding Party" shall mean any party to this Agreement that receives a request for fire protection services within the jurisdiction of the requesting party. • "Unit" shall mean an engine company including apparatus, equipment and personnel. • "Closest available resources" shall mean any participating fire agency's fire-fighting apparatus that is nearest in proximity to the location of the emergency activity. 2 • "Automatic Aid" shall mean the parties actions, when due notice is received, to assist each other with fire, rescue and medical responses.

2. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the laws of the State of California without reference to California conflicts of law principles. The parties agree that this contract is made in and shall be performed in Tulare County and Fresno County, California.

3. DISPUTE RESOLUTION: If a dispute arises out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, and if said dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by non-binding mediation before resorting to litigation or some other dispute resolution procedure, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. The mediator shall be mutually selected by the parties, but in case of disagreement, the mediator shall be selected by lot from among two nominations provided by each party. All costs and fees required by the mediator shall be split equally by the parties; otherwise, each party shall bear its own costs of mediation. If mediation fails to resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may pursue litigation to resolve the dispute.

4. CONSTRUCTION: This Agreement reflects the contributions of all undersigned parties and accordingly the provisions of Civil Code section 1654 shall not apply to address and interpret any alleged uncertainty or ambiguity.

5. HEADINGS: Section headings are provided for organizational purposes only and do not in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions under the headings.

6. CONFLICT WITH LAWS OR REGULATIONS/SEVERABILITY: This Agreement is subject to all applicable laws and regulations. If any provision of this Agreement is found by any court or other legal authority, or is agreed by the parties to be in conflict with any code or regulation governing its subject matter, only the conflicting provision shall be considered null and void. If the effect of nullifying any conflicting provision is such that a material benefit of the Agreement to either party is lost, the Agreement may be terminated at the option of the affected party. In all other cases the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

7. ASSURANCES OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: CITY/COUNTY shall not discriminate in employment or in the provision of services on the basis of any characteristic or condition upon which discrimination is prohibited by state or federal law or regulation.

8. FURNISHING OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES: The party with the nearest available Unit shall furnish fire protection services and medical aids within the “automatic aid” area of the party requesting such service pursuant to the following provisions. • (a) The respective Fire Chiefs of the parties shall determine the specific details of providing the services under the terms as specified in this Agreement. It is understood that all Standard Response Plans, which deal with fire protection services, shall adhere as closely as practical to the “closest available Unit”. • (b) The parties agree to provide an automatic Fire Response as follows:

KINGSBURG will respond one (1) Unit to the COUNTY as part of the COUNTY’S Standard Response Plan (Exhibit C) and the COUNTY shall reciprocate by responding one (1) Unit to KINGSBURG as part of Kingsburg’s Standard Response Plan. • (c) Both parties agree to release, as is practical, the other party’s resources at the earliest opportunity from any incident to which they respond. The determination of 3 resource need shall be at the sole discretion of the Officer-In-Charge concept, which forms the basis for this Agreement.
• (c) The parties agree to that, because KINGSBURG currently has an agreement with the Ambulance Providers Association of Tulare County to provide pre-hospital emergency medical aid within a designated area in Tulare County, when KINGSBURG’s ambulance is responding into the COUNTY area and the COUNTY’s first in Unit is not available, KINGSBURG will not respond a Fire Unit automatically, but will respond a Fire Unit upon the request of the KINGSBURG ambulance unit that is responding to the County area. • (d) The territories covered by this Agreement are the city limits of Kingsburg and the territory of the County of Tulare as defined in Exhibit B. • (e) The party which has primary jurisdiction for fire protection in the area involved will direct all operations and support activities and request additional assistance as is needed; however, it is provided that the first arriving unit from either the County or the City will take initial action to protect life and property. • (f) When either party hereto responds to incidents outside its jurisdiction, the agency with primary responsibility will provide an officer of its department who will supervise and direct activities and assume responsibility for releasing any fire company from the scene.
• (g) Except as may be provided by separate written agreement between the parties hereto, the assurance of Automatic Aid set forth herein shall constitute the sole consideration for the performance hereof, and neither party shall be obligated to reimburse the other party, or for any use of material, damage to equipment, or liability incurred, which may occur in the course of rendering the fire protection services herein provided for.
• (h) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a contract law or equity for the benefit of any third party, which may be affected by the Agreement. • (i) Nothing contained herein shall affect either party's responsibility to provide worker's compensation insurance or protection for its employees. • (j) This Agreement shall replace all previous fire protection service agreements made between CITY and COUNTY. This is a furtherance of the "California Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement".

9. COUNTY STANDARDS: In rendering of fire protection services by the COUNTY, the standards of performance including all work, the assignment and discipline of personnel, and other matters incidental to the performance of such services and the control of personnel so employed, shall remain with the County Fire Chief. In the event of a dispute between the parties concerning the extent of the duties and functions to be rendered by the County under this Agreement or the level or manner of performance of such duties and functions, the determination made by the County Fire Chief shall be final and conclusive.

10. CITY STANDARDS: In rendering of fire protection services by the CITY, the standards of performance including all work, the assignment and discipline of personnel, and other matters incidental to the performance of such services and the control of personnel so employed, shall remain with the CITY. In the event of a dispute between the parties concerning the extent of the duties and functions to be rendered by the CITY under this Agreement or the level of manner of 4 performance of such duties and functions, the determination made by the CITY shall be final and conclusive.

11. EMPLOYEE STATUS: No officers, agents, employees or volunteers of the Tulare County Fire Department shall be deemed to be CITY employees or have any CITY pension, civil service, or any status or right with regard to the CITY. No officers, agents, employees or volunteers of the CITY Fire Department shall be deemed to be COUNTY employees or have any COUNTY pension, civil service, or any status or right with regard to the COUNTY.

12. TERMINATION:
• (a) Without Cause: Each party will have the right to terminate this Agreement without cause by giving ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other party of intention to terminate pursuant to this provision, specifying the date of termination. • (b) With Cause: This agreement may be terminated by either party upon the default of the other party, such termination to be effective thirty (30) days after the date of the written notice of termination to the defaulting party. Default occurs upon the failure of a party to remedy a default under the terms of this Agreement within Thirty (30) days after the date of the written notice from the non-defaulting party to the defaulting party identifying the default.

13. INDEMNIFICATION: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the CITY shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the COUNTY from any liability, claims, actions, costs, damages or losses, including those brought by a "third party", for injury, including death, to any person or damage to any property arising out of any activities by the CITY or its employees, officers, agents and volunteers. These obligations shall continue beyond the term of this Agreement as to any act which occurred during this Agreement. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the COUNTY shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the CITY from any liability, claims, actions, costs, damages or losses, including those brought by a "third party", for injury, including death, to any person or damage to any property arising out of any activities by the COUNTY or its employees, officers, agents and volunteers. These obligations shall continue beyond the term of this Agreement as to any act which occurred during this Agreement.

14. AMENDMENT: This Agreement may be amended only by the mutual written consent of both parties.

15. TERM OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall become effective on the 13th day of October 2022, and shall terminate on the 13th day of October 2024, provided, however, that such Agreement shall automatically be extended for consecutive terms of one (1) year each, upon the same terms and conditions which are applicable to the original term of the Agreement, unless one party provides the other party with a written notice of termination, on or before, October 13th of the current one (1) year Extended Term, in which case this Agreement shall terminate at midnight on December 31st of the current one (1) year Extended Term.

16. NOTICE: Any notice to be given hereunder shall be written and served either by personal delivery or by first-class mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed, as follows:

COUNTY: Fire Chief
Tulare County Fire Department
835 S. Akers Street
Visalia, CA 93277
5 CITY: City Manager
City of Kingsburg
1401 Draper Street
Kingsburg, CA 93631
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ ______________________________________ County Counsel City Attorney
County of Tulare City of Kingsburg
_______________________________ ______________________________________ Board of Supervisors, Chairperson City Council, Mayor
County of Tulare City of Kingsburg
6 EXHIBIT A

AUTOMATIC FIRE PROTECTION AID

1. Automatic Aid shall be provided within the areas of the County of Tulare as identified in Exhibit "B" and in the city limits of the City of Kingsburg. However, neither party shall be required to reduce its own fire protection resources, personnel, services and facilities to the detriment of its normal fire protection capability.

2. No response to an aid request will be made by either the County or the City unless such request is received through the established communications channel common to each party and made by a responsible fire official of the party requesting such aid.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, fire protection personnel, furnished by one party to the other party, will work as far as possible, under their own supervisors. Equipment furnished by one party to the other party will ordinarily be operated by personnel of the party furnishing the equipment. General directions relative to the work will be given by the Incident Commander or his/her designee.

4. Neither party shall be obligated to reimburse the other for any use of material, damage to equipment, or liability incurred which may occur in the course of rendering firefighting assistance, other than as may be expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement.

5. Automatic Aid covers day-to-day operations only and shall not be in force and effect when a state of extreme emergency has been proclaimed and when the California Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement becomes operative.
7 EXHIBIT B
Agreement Boundaries for City of Kingsburg and Tulare County Fire Department

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor North & City Council

REPORT FROM: AJ O’Connell, MCP, CBO, CCEA – Building Official REVIEWED BY: AJH AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of 2022 California Building Codes, Title 24 ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution ____Motion ____Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 1, 2023, the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24 will take effect statewide. The Title 24 regulations govern the twelve (12) parts of the California Building Codes. These codes are as follows: 2022 California Administrative Code, 2022 California Building Code, 2022 California Residential Code, 2022 California Electrical Code, 2022 California Mechanical Code, 2022 California Plumbing Code, 2022 California Energy Code, 2022 California Historical Building Code, 2022 California Existing Building Code, 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, and 2022 California Referenced Standards Code. Per California Health and Safety Code Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5, the latest edition of the Title 24 codes must apply to new construction 180 days after publication. The City of Kingsburg will be required by State Law to enforce these standards at that time.

Generally, Building Codes are defined as sets of minimum requirements for the design, construction, alteration, maintenance, and use of buildings. These requirements adequately safeguard building occupants’ health, safety, and welfare.

The 2022 Title 24 California codes are the product of a nearly five-year extensive process involving both national and state level organizations and hearings. The Title 24 California codes are updated every three years.

Beginning in early 2018, the International Code Council (ICC) opened the 2021 model Building Codes for public comment and change proposals. Any person or organization can submit a proposal for any of the Model Codes.

Throughout 2018 and 2019, the ICC heard public testimony in front of the Code Development committees in Columbus, OH and Albuquerque, NM, and at the ICC annual conferences in Richmond, VA and Las Vegas, NV.

Governmental Bodies - of which the City of Kingsburg is a member - voted on the final proposed changes in November 2018 and November 2019. After tabulation of the votes, clarification of errata, and publishing, the 2021 model Building Codes were published in Fall 2020.

Starting in February 2021, the California Building Standards Commission (BSC) began the state level process of adopting the 2021 ICC Model Codes into state law. Due to the unique climatic, geographical, topographical, geological, and environmental challenges within the State of California, the BSC formulates state-specific amendments that tend to be more restrictive than the Model Codes. This is best reflected in the state’s more restrictive Energy Code and various seismic and Wildland-Urban Interface requirements.

Following roughly the same process as above, the BSC accepted public comment on the proposed Model Codes with specific amendments for the State of California. Between December 2021 and February 2022, the California Secretary of State formally codified and adopted the formal recommendations from the Building Standards Commission into law. On July 1, 2022 the formal 2022 California Building Codes were released with implementation occurring six months later on January 1, 2023. The local adoption by Authorities Having Jurisdictions (AHJ) of the 2022 California Codes represents the final step of the process.

As a home rule/charter city, the City of Kingsburg is afforded the option to adopt the Title 24 codes by ordinance into the Municipal Code. Adoptions may include amendments, additions, or alterations to the Title 24 codes.

Meeting Date: 11/02/2022
Agenda Item: 6.1

However, amendments, additions, or alterations cannot waive any provisions and may only further restrict the Code with respect to geographical, climatic, topographical, and environmental considerations. These changes must be supported by findings of fact by the governing body. City Staff is recommending a complete adoption of the 2022 Title 24 codes and are proposing no substantive amendments.

While the 2022 Title 24 codes have hundreds of proposed changes from the current 2019 codes, there are some notable alterations. The largest and most expansive changes in the 2022 codes are in the Energy Code. Most prominent are the requirements for new single-family residential construction to include provisions and conditions for electric heat pumps, electric water heaters, and energy storage systems. The provisions for photovoltaic installation have been amended to increase the amount of energy being produced by residential solar in new construction. New sections were added to encompass solely multi-family development, thus separating it from the previous Non-Residential (commercial/industrial) standards. Attached to this staff report is a more detailed summary from Energy Code Ace, a program funded by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Significant changes to the Residential Code - which governs one- and two-family dwellings less than 3 stories in height – include requirements in new construction for aging-in-place. These include installing structural members for grab bars in baths/showers and around water closets, adjusting electrical outlet heights, increasing widths of certain interior doors, and heights of the doorbell fixture. Documentation of installation must be given to the homeowner prior to occupancy.

In the Building Code, there is a greater emphasis on Mass Timber standards and requirements. Mass Timber is structural elements of Type IV construction primarily of solid, built-up, panelized, or engineered wood products.

While this type of construction has not been proposed within the City of Kingsburg, it is quickly being adopted and used by developers across California as a preferred means of production. Mass Timber has been shown to more climate-friendly, acts as a carbon sink, is generally cheaper in price, and has fire-resistance that is, in certain cases, better performing than traditional masonry, concrete, metal, or conventional framed construction.

As part of the adoption, Staff is proposing various appendices in the Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire Codes be included with the enacting Ordinance. These appendices are not amendments and provide additional standards for code compliance on a variety of different construction subjects. They are only enforceable if the AHJ specifically adopts them as part of the Ordinance. Notable proposed appendices include:
• Standards for Patio Covers
• Replicable and 3D Buildings
• Emergency Housing
• Fire Apparatus Roads
• Temporary Haunted Houses
In addition to the adoption of the full Title 24 codes, Staff is recommending adoption of two additional model codes with local amendments: the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code and the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Both model codes were developed using the same process as above and are frequently referenced within the Title 24 codes for standard development and regulation. Staff has proposed multiple amendments that reflect previously adopted local codes, coordination with existing State laws, and local considerations. Since the IPMC and ISPSC are not included in the Title 24 adoption, the AHJ has more leeway in adopting local amendments outside of geographic, topographic, environmental, or climatic considerations.

Proposed amendments to the IPMC include:
• Reference to the current Municipal Code provisions for Weed Abatement and enforcement, • Expanding the prohibition of occupiable spaces in dwelling units to include bathrooms and hallways, • Re-wording of noticing for Dangerous and Unsafe Buildings to provide consistency with current departmental policies and practices.
• Establishing year-round standards for providing heat within dwelling units and insect screens in Residential units,
• Adoption of Appendix A for Boarding Standards of dangerous and/or unsafe structures.

Proposed amendments to the ISPSC include:

• Revision of standards to better meet the provisions of the California Pool Safety Act, • Incorporating provisions from the California Energy Code, • Establishing prescriptive standards for permanent spas in Residential uses.

The ISPSC amendments stem from recommendations by the local ICC San Joaquin Valley chapter and are consistent with the guidance from ICC on local adoption of the ISPSC. Per the attached informational document from ICC, the CBC and CRC are missing key provisions for Swimming Pool and Spa standards, which the adoption of the ISPSC rectifies. Additionally, the State of California lost points in the BCEGS (Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule) from FEMA Region 9 due to the ISPSC not being adopted as part of Title 24.

The final proposed item within the Ordinance is a reorganization of the Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems. The existing provisions are being reorganized to an amended Section 15.09 from the existing Section 8.26.

This proposed change within the Municipal Code from Health & Safety chapter to the Construction chapter presents no change in policy or procedures.

Adoption of Building Codes by an AHJ has many benefits, both in terms of public safety and in economic development.

Multiple academic studies have shown that communities that adopt modern Building Codes fare better during and after natural disasters. According to FEMA, AHJs in the United States that have adopted modern Building Codes have avoided an estimated $32 billion in losses over the last twenty years from natural disasters. The data also estimates that over the next forty years, those cost savings could accumulate to $132 billion. In 2019, the National Institute of Building Sciences published the Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves Study showing key cost/benefit analysis for adoption of Building Codes. The key findings from the study are shown in the table below:

Costs and benefits associated with constructing new buildings to meet the 2018 IRC and IBC (in $ billions).

Mitigation Category Cost Benefit Benefit-Cost
Ratio
Riverine Flood $0.09 $0.55 6:1
Hurricane Flood $0.53 $5.55 10:1
Earthquake $0.58 $6.90 12:1
Total for adopting 2018 I-Codes $1.20 $13.00 11:1
To further support the above findings, FEMA commissioned a Mitigation Team Assessment Report in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The report concluded that buildings that had been elevated, as required by the various Building Codes, had 95% fewer flood insurance claims than structures that were not in compliance with the Building Codes.

While these studies covered only the model International codes, the Title 24 codes are derived from them and are widely regarded as more restrictive and specific for the hazards within the state.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL

1. Staff recommends approving the Ordinance adopting the Title 24 codes, with amendments and appendices, the International Property Maintenance Code, as amended, and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as amended.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)

1. Council could choose not to adopt the Ordinance and accept California Codes prescribed by California Code of Regulations with no appendices or provisions for adoption of the IPMC and ISPSC.

2. Council could direct staff to present amendments based on climatic, geographic, topographic, and/or environmental considerations supported through Findings of Fact.

STRATEGIC GOAL(S) MET:

1. Improve Public Safety

2. Improve Community Communication

3. Promote Sustainable Growth

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Fiscal impacts are currently budgeted for the current fiscal year. These items include code books and reference information within City Hall, training for staff for code updates, and continuing dues to code enforcement agencies such as California Building Officials Association and International Code Council.

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
The City of Kingsburg adopted Part 9 of the Title 24 regulations, 2019 California Fire Code, in 2020. A full adoption of the Title 24 codes, Housing, and Swimming Pool codes occurred in 2011. The adoption was for the editions of the Title 24 codes in effect at that time.

The proposed Ordinance was placed on the agenda for the September 8, 2022 meeting for comments from Commissioners. While the City Council has the authority to adopt the Ordinance, staff desired to receive input on the proposed Title 24 Codes from the Planning Commissioner. However, the scheduled meeting was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum. In order to proceed with potential adoption by the state-mandated January 1, 2023 deadline, this item was moved forward to Council without Planning Commission reconsideration.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The current adopted codes within the Municipal Codes reference the Uniform Building, Housing, Dangerous Building Abatement, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes. These referenced standards are no longer in publication. Beginning in 1997, the model code organization for the Uniform Codes, the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), began working with other model code organizations across the United States to develop a comprehensive Building Code standard. The ICC and the International codes were the result of this work.

The City of Kingsburg is currently enforcing the 2019 Title 24 Codes, per state law. While the City of Kingsburg Municipal Code references outdated model codes, staff is required to enforce the 2019 Title 24 codes.

The first known building codes were the Codes of Hammurabi, founder of the Babylonian Empire, in 2000 BC. In ancient Rome, entities known as Aediles acted as the Building Inspectors of their day. After Rome burned, the city was rebuilt by the architects Severus and Celar who maintained building lines and limited building heights in accordance with the grand plans of the Emperor Nero.

Unfortunately, the development and strengthening of Building Codes usually comes after tragedy. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 destroyed 17,000 buildings, killed 250 people, and left over 100,000 homeless. Prior to the fire, more than half of the estimated 60,000 buildings in the City of Chicago were of highly combustible construction.

Underwriters were warned of the conflagration risks within the city, but the alerts were not heeded, and insurance agencies continued to cover the structures. After the fire, many of the insurance agencies went bankrupt paying out policies. The ones that did survive threatened to leave the City uninsured wholly unless more stringent policies regarding building construction were implemented. In 1875, the Chicago Building Code and fire-prevention ordinance was adopted.

ATTACHED INFORMATION

1. Proposed Ordinance

2. Proposed Municipal Code Changes Memo

3. FEMA Building Codes Adoption Playbook
FISCAL IMPACT:

1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes

2. Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes

3. If Budgeted, Which Line? Acct #’s 2300-519-5201, 2600- 519-5270, 2600-519-5291,
2600-519-5292.

4. Reasons to Adopt the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code in California

5. Title 24, Part 6 Fact Sheet – Energy Code Ace
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ORDINANCE NO.________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS WITHIN SAID CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 OF THE KINGSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, 2022 EDITION, PARTS 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, AND 12, THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AS AMENDED, AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE AS AMENDED; AMENDING CITY OF KINGSBURG ORDINANCE 2009-01 SECTION 1; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 2020-002, ORDINANCE 2010-04, ORDINANCE 476, ORDINANCE 99-06 SECTION 4, AND ORDINANCE 2015-09 OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG.

The City Council of the City of Kingsburg does hereby ordain as follows:

Section 1. That certain documents, copies of which are on file in the office of the Building Division of the City of Kingsburg, being marked and designated as the California Code of Regulations, 2022 edition, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 as published by the California Building Standards Commission, the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition, as amended, and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 edition, as amended, be and are hereby adopted as the Building Codes of the City of Kingsburg, in the State of California, for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings, and structures in the City of Kingsburg; providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of certain fees; and each and all of the regulations provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said Building Codes on file in the office of the Building Division of the City of Kingsburg are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 2 of this ordinance.

Section 2. The following sections of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code are hereby amended as follows:

Section 15.04.030 is amended in its entirety as follows:

15.04.030 – Adopted codes and code of ordinances of the City of Kingsburg defined.

A. As used in this title:

1. California Building Code may be abbreviated CBC.

2. California Residential Code may be abbreviated CRC.

3. Reserved

4. California Electrical Code may be abbreviated CEC.

5. California Mechanical Code may be abbreviated CMC.

6. California Plumbing Code may be abbreviated CPC.

7. California Energy Code may be abbreviated CEnC.

8. California Historical Building Code may be abbreviated CHBC.

9. California Fire Code may be abbreviated CFC.

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2 11. California Green Building Standards Code may be abbreviated Green Code.

12. California Referenced Standards Code may be abbreviated CRefC.

13. California Administrative Code may be abbreviated CAC.

14. International Property Maintenance Code may be abbreviated IPMC.

15. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code may be abbreviated ISPSC.

B. Code of ordinances of City of Kingsburg may be referred to as “municipal code”, “ordinance”, “the ordinance” or “this ordinance”, all meaning this title as adopted by ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kingsburg.

Section 15.04.040 is amended in its entirety as follows:

15.04.040 – Owner’s Permit
Except as provided by other sections of this chapter, permits required shall be issued only to contractors licensed by the State of California to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a contractor in a specified field. The building official may issue a permit to the owner of a building and/or property in accordance with the provisions set forth in the California Contractors License Law and Reference Book, as set forth in the California Business and Professions Code.

Section 15.04.060 is amended in its entirety as follows:

15.04.060 – Final Approval for Utility Connections.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, the Building Official shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any building or separately occupied space within a building built pursuant to a permit issued by the City until the director of public works has determined and stated that all required improvements and conditions pertaining to subject development, have been constructed or accomplished, unless the director of public works or the city council has authorized a waiver of public street improvements and until all conditions and requirements imposed by this Code or any other special approval conditions required have been completed.

Section 15.04.070(a) is deleted in its entirety.

Section 15.04.095A is amended in its entirety as follows:

15.04.095 – Appeal of administrative citation.

A. Any person receiving an administrative citation may appeal the issuance of the administrative citation to the city council. The notice of appeal must be submitted on an appeal form provided by the Building Division, must specify the basis for the appeal in detail and must be filed with the Building Division within ten (10) calendar days after the date on the administrative citation. If the filing deadline falls on a weekend or city holiday, the deadline shall be extended until the next regular business day.

Section 15.06.010 is amended in its entirety as follows:
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3 15.06.010 – CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24 ADOPTED.

A. The California Code of Regulations, Title 24, 2022 Edition, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, as approved by the California Building Standards Commission, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full, except as amended herein. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.

B. California Building Code, 2022 Edition

1. The following appendix chapters to the California Building Code, 2022 Edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.
a. Appendix H Patio Signs.
b. Appendix I Patio Covers.
c. Appendix N Replicable Buildings.
d. Appendix P Emergency Housing.

2. The following California Building Code, 2022 section is hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 101.1. Insert City of Kingsburg.

C. California Residential Code, 2022 Edition

1. The following appendix chapters to the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.
a. Appendix AH Patio Covers.
b. Appendix AQ Tiny Houses.
c. Appendix AR Light Straw-Clay Construction.
d. Appendix AS Strawbale Construction.
e. Appendix AU Cob Construction.
f. Appendix AW 3D-Printed Building Construction
g. Appendix AX Swimming Pool Safety Act.
h. Appendix AZ Emergency Housing.

2. The following California Residential Code, 2022 section is hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 101.1. Insert City of Kingsburg.

D. California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition

1. The following appendix chapters to the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.
a. Appendix A Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System. b. Appendix B Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems. c. Appendix I Installation Standard for PEX Tubing Systems for Hot- and Cold- Water Distribution.
d. Appendix J Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Opening Design.

E. California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition

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a. Appendix B Procedures to be Followed to Place Gas Equipment in Operation.

F. California Fire Code, 2022 Edition

1. The following appendix chapters to the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.
a. Appendix 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy. b. Appendix A Board of Appeals.
c. Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings.
d. Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.
e. Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
f. Appendix E Hazard Categories.
g. Appendix F Hazard Ranking.
h. Appendix H Hazardous Materials Management Plan and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements.
i. Appendix I Fire Protection Systems Noncompliant Conditions. j. Appendix J Building Information Sign.
k. Appendix K Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities.
l. Appendix L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems. m. Appendix N Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions
n. Appendix O Temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks and Similar Amusement Uses.

2. The following California Fire Code, 2022 section is hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 101.1 Insert City of Kingsburg
G. California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition

1. The following California Existing Building Code, 2022 section is hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 101.1 Insert City of Kingsburg
Chapter 15.07 is added to Title 15 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code as follows:

Chapter 15.07 – INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE Section 15.07.010 – The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5771, is hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full, except as amended herein. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.

The following sections of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition are hereby amended as follows:
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B. Section 102.3
Repairs, additions, or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the 2022 California Title 24 Codes as adopted by the City of Kingsburg. Where this code refers to "International" Administrative, Building, Residential, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or other International Codes, the term “International” shall be replaced with the word "California." C. Section 103.5
Permit fees, Plan Review fees, and Investigation fees shall be assessed as provided in Kingsburg Municipal Code Section 15.04.070.

D. Section 109.1
When, in the opinion of the Building Official, there is imminent danger of failure or collapse of a building or structure that endangers life, or when any structure or part of a structure has fallen and life is endangered by the occupation of the structure, or when there is actual or potential danger to the building occupants or those in the proximity of any structure because of explosives, explosive fumes or vapors or the presence of toxic fumes, gases or materials, or operation of defective or dangerous equipment, the Building Official is hereby authorized and empowered to order and require the occupants to vacate the premises forthwith. The Building Official shall cause to be posted at each entrance to such structure a notice reading as follows:

DO NOT ENTER

UNSAFE TO OCCUPY
It is a misdemeanor to occupy this building or to remove or deface this notice.

By order of the City of Kingsburg Building Division:
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Building Official
E. Section 201.3
Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the California Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Code or NFPA 70, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes. Where this code refers to "International" Administrative, Building, Residential, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or other International Codes, the term “International” shall be replaced with the word "California." F. Section 302.4
Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds and plant growth in accordance with City of Kingsburg Municipal Code Chapter 8.20.

G. Section 303.2
Enclosures for private swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas containing water more than 24 inches in depth shall be maintained as provided in Section 3109 of the 2022 CBC and Appendix V of the 2022 CRC. An existing pool enclosure shall not be removed or changed in a manner that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier. Replaced enclosures shall be in compliance with the requirements of Section 3109 of the 2022 CBC and Appendix V of the 2022 CRC. 1 2
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Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms of residential occupancies shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.

Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.

I. Section 404.4.4
Kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, and non-habitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes.

J. Section 602.3
Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one (1) or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat to maintain a temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.

K. The following appendix chapters are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full.

Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.

1. Appendix A Boarding Standard
Chapter 15.08 of Title 15 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code is amended in its entirety as follows:

Chapter 15.08 – INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE Section 15.08.010 - Chapters 1 through 3 and Chapters 7 through 11 of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5771, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full, except as amended or added herein. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.

The following provisions and Sections of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code are amended and additional provisions are added thereto as follows:

A. Where the term International Building Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Building Code.

B. Where the term International Residential Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Residential Code.

C. Where the term International Plumbing Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Plumbing Code.

D. Where the term International Energy Conservation Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Energy Code.

E. Where the term International Fire Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Fire Code.
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G. Where the term International Mechanical Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Mechanical Code.

H. Where the term NFPA 70 is used it shall be replaced with the term California Electrical Code.

I. Section 101.1. Insert City of Kingsburg.

J. Sections 101.2 through 107
The 2022 CBC, as adopted, will govern the administration and enforcement in the ISPSC.

K. Chapter 2 Definitions. The following definitions are added to Chapter 2:
1) SWIMMING POOL Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 24 inches deep. Includes in-ground and aboveground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools. 2) ENCLOSURE A fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates a swimming pool from access to the home.
3) APPROVED SAFETY POOL COVER A manually or power-operated safety pool cover that meets all of the performance standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), in compliance with standard F1346-91.
4) EXIT ALARMS Devices that make audible, continuous alarm sounds when any door or window, that permits access from the residence to the pool area that is without any intervening enclosure, is opened or is left ajar. Exit alarms may be battery operated or may be connected to the electrical wiring of the building.
5) ANSI/APSP PERFORMANCE STANDARD: Standard that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and published by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP).

L. CHAPTER 2 Definitions. The following definitions are added to Chapter 2 as follows:
1) PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL A swimming pool operated for the use of the general public with or without charge, or for the use of the members and guests of a private club. Public swimming pool does not include a swimming pool located on the grounds of a private singlefamily home. 2) SUCTION OUTLET A fitting or fixture typically located at the bottom or on the sides of a swimming pool that conducts water to a recirculating pump.

M. Section 301.1.2. is added as follows:
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N. Section 303.1.2.1 is added as follows:
303.1.2.1 Operating Time. A time switch or other control mechanism shall be installed as part of a pool water circulation control system that will allow all pumps to be set or programmed to run only during off-peak electric demand period, and for the minimum time necessary to maintain the water in the condition required by applicable public health standards.

O. Section 303.1.3 is amended as follows:

Cover. A cover is required for outdoor pools or outdoor spas that have a heat pump or gas heater.

Exception: Pools or spas deriving at least 60 percent of the annual heating energy from site solar energy or recovered energy.

P. Section 305.1 is amended as follows:
305.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply to the design of barriers for restricting entry into areas having pools and spas. Barriers shall be designed with an outside surface free of protrusions, cavities, or other physical characteristics that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child below the age of five years to climb over. Where spas or hot tubs are equipped with a lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346, the areas where those spas and hot tubs are located shall not be required to comply with Sections 305.2 and 305.7.

Q. Section 305.2 is amended as follows:
305.2 Outdoor swimming pools and spas. Other than those facilities regulated in Section 305.8, all outdoor pools and spas and indoor swimming pools shall be surrounded by a barrier that complies with Sections 305.2.1 through 305.7

R. Section 305.2.1(1) is amended as follows:
305.2.2(1) The top of the barrier shall be not less than 60 inches (1524 mm) above grade where measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the pool or spa. Such height shall exist around the entire perimeter of the barrier and for a distance of 3 feet (914 mm) measured horizontally from the outside of the barrier.

S. Section 305.2.1(3) is amended as follows:
305.2.1(3) The vertical clearance between a surface below the barrier to a solid surface, such as concrete, and the bottom of the required barrier shall not exceed 2 inches (51 mm) where measured on the side of the required barrier that faces away from the pool.

T. Section 305.3.3(1.2) is amended as follows:
305.3.3(1.2) At residential pools and spas, not less than 60 inches (1524 mm).

U. Section 305.3.3(2.2) is amended as follows:
305.3.3(2.2) At residential pools and spas, at not less than 60 inches (1524 mm).

V. Section 305.4 is amended as follows:
305.4 Structure wall as barrier. Where a wall of a dwelling or structure serves as part of the barrier and where doors and/or gates provide direct access to the pool or spa through that wall, one of the following shall be required:
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c. In structures other than dwellings, the operable parts of the alarm deactivation switches shall be located not greater than 54 inches (1372 mm) and not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor.

2. A safety cover that is listed and labeled in accordance with ASTM F1346 in installed for the pools and spas.

3. An approved means of protection, such as self-closing doors with self-latching devices, is provided. Such means of protection shall provide a degree of protection that is not less than the protection afforded by Section 305.4(1).

W. Section 305.9 is added as follows:
305.9 Drowning Prevention Safety Measures.

Except as provided in Swimming Pool Safety Act Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with at least two of the following seven drowning prevention safety features:

1. An enclosure that meets the requirements of Swimming Pool Safety Act Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private singlefamily home.

2. Removable mesh fencing that meets American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications F2286 standards in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device.

3. An approved safety pool cover, as defined in subdivision (d) of Swimming Pool Safety Act Section 115921.

4. Exit alarms on the private single-family home’s doors that provide direct access to the swimming pool or spa. The exit alarm may cause either an alarm noise or a verbal warning, such as a repeating notification that “the door to the pool is open.”

5. A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor on the private single-family home’s doors providing direct access to the swimming pool or spa.

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7. Other means of protection, if the degree of protection afforded is equal to or greater than that afforded by any of the features set forth above and has been independently verified by an approved testing laboratory as meeting standards for those features established by the ASTM or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

X. Section 310.2 is added as follows:
310.2 Construction Requirements for building a pool or spa. Whenever a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa, the pool or spa shall meet all of the following requirements:

1. The suction outlets of the pool or spa for which the permit is issued shall be equipped to provide circulation throughout the pool or spa as prescribed in paragraphs (2) and (3).

2. The swimming pool or spa shall either have at least two circulation suction outlets per pump that shall be hydraulically balanced and symmetrically plumbed through one or more “T” fittings, and that are separated by a distance of at least three feet in any dimension between the suction outlets, or be designed to use alternatives to suction outlets, including, but not limited to, skimmers or perimeter overflow systems to conduct water to the recirculation pump.

3. The circulation system shall have the capacity to provide a complete turnover of pool water, as specified in Section 3124B of Chapter 31B of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).

4. Suction outlets shall be covered with antientrapment grates, as specified in the ANSI/APSP-16 performance standard or successor standard designated by the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission, that cannot be removed except with the use of tools. Slots or openings in the grates or similar protective devices shall be of a shape, area, and arrangement that would prevent physical entrapment and would not pose any suction hazard to bathers.

5. Any backup safety system that an owner of a new swimming pool or spa may choose to install in addition to the requirements set forth Sections 310.2(1) through 310.2(4) shall meet the standards as published in the document, “Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Making Pools and Spas Safer,” Publication Number 363, March 2005, United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Y. Section 310.3 is added as follows:

Section 310.3 Existing Pool, Toddler Pool, or Spa.

Whenever a building permit is issued for the remodel or modification of an existing swimming pool, toddler pool, or spa, the permit shall require that the suction outlet or suction outlets of the existing swimming pool, toddler pool, or spa be upgraded so as to be equipped with antientrapment grates, as specified in the ANSI/APSP-16 performance standard or a successor standard designated by the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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1. Efficiency. A thermal efficiency that complies with the Appliance Efficiency Regulations in Title 20, Division 2, Chapter 4, Article 4 of the California Code of Regulations; and CEnC 110.4(a)1

2. Instructions. A permanent, easily readable and weatherproof plate or card that gives instruction for the energy efficient operation of the pool or spa heater and for the proper care of pool or spa water when a cover is used; and CEnC 110.4(a)3.

3. Electric resistance heating. No electric resistance heating; and Exception 1 to Section 110.4(a)4: Listed package units with fully insulated enclosures, and with tight-fitting covers that are insulated to at least R-6.

Exception 2 to Section 110.4(a)4: Pools or spas deriving at least 60 percent of the annual heating energy from site solar energy or recovered energy. (b) Installation. Any pool or spa system or equipment shall be installed with all of the following:

1. Piping. At least 36 inches of pipe shall be installed between the filter and the heater or dedicated suction and return lines, or built-in or built-up connections shall be installed to allow for the future addition of solar heating equipment.

2. Directional inlets. The swimming pool shall have directional inlets that adequately mix the pool water.

AA. Section 901.2 is deleted.

BB. Sections 903-908 are added as follows:

SECTION 903

MATERIALS
903.1 Pumps and motors. Pumps and motors shall be listed and labeled for use in spas.

SECTION 904

STRUCTURE AND DESIGN
904.1 Water depth. The maximum water depth for spas shall be 4 feet (1219 mm) measured from the design waterline except for spas that are designed for special purposes and approved by the authority having jurisdiction. The water depth for exercise spas shall not exceed 6 feet 6 inches (1981 mm) measured from the design waterline.
904.2 Multilevel seating. Where multilevel seating is provided, the maximum water depth of any seat or sitting bench shall be 28 inches (711 mm) measured from the design waterline to the lowest measurable point.
904.3 Floor slope. The slope of the floor shall not exceed 1 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8.3-percent slope). Where multilevel floors are provided, the change in depth shall be indicated.

SECTION 905

RETURN AND SUCTION FITTINGS
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905.2 Suction fittings. Suction fittings shall be in accordance with Sections 905.2.1 through 905.2.4.
905.2.1 Testing and certification. Suction fittings shall be listed and labeled in accordance with APSP 16.
905.2.2 Installation. Suction fittings shall be sized and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. Spas and exercise spas shall not be used or operated if the suction outlet cover is missing, damaged, broken or loose. 905.2.3 Outlets per pump. Suction fittings shall be provided in accordance with Section 310.
905.2.4 Submerged vacuum fittings. Submerged vacuum fittings shall be in accordance with Section 310.

SECTION 907

HEATER AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS
907.1 General. This section pertains to fuel-fired and electric appliances used for heating spa or exercise spa water.
907.2 Water temperature controls. Components provided for water temperature controls shall be suitable for the intended application.
907.2.1 Water temperature regulating controls. Water temperature regulating controls shall comply with UL 873 or UL 372. A means shall be provided to indicate the water temperature in the spa. Exception: Water temperature regulating controls that are integral to the heating appliance and listed in accordance with the applicable end use appliance standard.
907.2.2 Water temperature limiting controls. Water temperature limiting controls shall comply with UL 873 or UL 372. Water temperature at the heater return outlet shall not exceed 140°F (60°C).

SECTION 908

WATER SUPPLY
908.1 Water temperature. The temperature of the incoming makeup water shall not exceed 104°F (40°C).Section 15.08.020 is added to Chapter 15.08 as follows:

Section 15.08.020 Building Official Authority Generally The Building Official shall have the right to inspect all trucks, tractors, excavators, and other equipment proposed to be used in the construction of a swimming pool or spa within the City. He/She shall be the sole judge as to the hazard or danger that such equipment may impose on curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other improvements as may be located in the City right-of-way at or near the construction site, and 1 2
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Section 15.08.030 is added to Chapter 15.08 as follows:

Section 15.08.030 Duty to repair damages caused to City improvements In the event of damage to any street, curb, gutter, sidewalk, or any other public property resulting from swimming pool or spa construction, the Building Official shall cause work as may be necessary to restore the improvements to as good a condition as the same was prior to such damage, and shall charge the cost thereof to the applicant whom the permit was issued for the particular construction job. Such work may be performed by a local contractor or by city employees as deemed most economical and appropriate by the Building Official. Such damages as occur may be recovered from the cash bond as stated in Section 15.08.040 or other indemnification security as required in this chapter.

Section 15.08.040 is added to Chapter 15.08 as follows:

Section 15.08.040 Indemnification of City A building permit required by this code shall not be issued unless the applicant has deposited with the Building Official a cash bond, certified check, letter of credit or a security bond payable to the city in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to indemnify the city for any damage to curbs, gutters, sidewalks or improvements located within the city right-of-way.

Section 15.08.050 is added to Chapter 15.08 as follows:

Section 15.08.050 Release of Bond The cash bond or any residual thereof required under this code may be released upon certification by the Building Official, that any city improvements damaged by the swimming pool builder has been restored to as good a condition as it was prior to such damage or that city property suffered no damage incident to the construction process.

Chapter 15.09 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code is amended in its entirety as follows:

CHAPTER 15.09 – SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS Section 15.09.010 – Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish an expedited, streamlined permitting process that complies with the California Solar Rights Act and California Assembly Bill 2188 to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. The provisions of this chapter encourage the use of residential solar systems by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the city and expanding the ability of residential property owners to install solar energy systems. This chapter allows the city to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety of the citizens of Kingsburg.

Section 15.09.020 – Definitions.

As used in this chapter:
"Association" means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development.
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"Electronic submittal" means a submission to the city utilizing Email, the Internet or facsimile. "Reasonable restrictions" on a solar energy system are those restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency or specified performance or that allow for an alternative system of comparable cost, efficiency, and energy conservation benefits. "Restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance" means:

A. For water heater systems or solar swimming pool heating systems: An amount exceeding ten (10%) percent of the cost of the system, but in no case more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or a decrease in system efficiency by an amount exceeding ten (10%) percent as originally specified and proposed.

B. For photovoltaic systems: An amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) over the system cost as originally specified and proposed, or a decrease in system efficiency by an amount exceeding ten (10%) percent as originally specified and proposed. "Small residential rooftop solar energy system" means all of the following:

A solar energy system that is no larger than ten (10) kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or thirty (30) kilowatts thermal and conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the city and all state and city health and safety standards. The solar energy system must be installed on a single family dwelling or duplex multi-family dwelling and the solar panel or module array cannot exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the city.
"Solar energy system" means either of the following:

A. Any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating.

B. Any structural design feature of a residential building, whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating.
"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.

Section 15.09.030 – Application
A. The provisions of this chapter apply to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems in the City of Kingsburg.
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Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind replacements shall not require a permit.

Section 15.09.040 – Solar Energy Requirements.

A. All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and the city, building and fire departments.

B. Solar energy systems for heating water in single-family residences and for heating water for swimming pool applications shall be certified by an accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechanical Code.

C. 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.

Section 15.09.050 – Duties of Building Division
A. All documents required for the submission of an expedited solar energy system application shall be made available on the publicly accessible city website.

B. Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by email, the Internet, or facsimile shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants.

C. An applicant's electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature.

D. The city’s Building Division shall adopt a standard plan and checklist of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review.

E. The small residential rooftop solar system permit process, standard plan(s), and checklist(s) shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard plans contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

F. All fees prescribed for the permitting of small residential rooftop solar energy system must comply with Government Code Section 65850.55, Government Code Section 66015, Government Code Section 66016, and State Health and Safety Code Section 17951 as amended from time to time.

Section 15.09.060 – Permit review and inspection requirements.

A. The Building Division shall adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary review process to expedite approval of small residential rooftop solar energy systems within sixty (60) days after this chapter becomes effective.

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C. The city building official may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if the building 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 Kingsburg City Council in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section

17.04.090 of Chapter 17.04 of Title 17 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code.

D. Review of the application shall be limited to the building official's review of whether the application meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan and all applicable local, state, and federal building, health and safety requirements.

E. If a use permit is required, the building official may deny an application for the use permit if the building 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 the adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of any potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact. Such decisions may be appealed to the Kingsburg City Council in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 17.04.090 of Chapter 17.04 of Title 17 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code.

F. Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.

G. 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 of the system.

H. The city shall not condition approval of an application on the approval of an association, as defined in Section 4080 of the Civil Code.

I. If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.

J. Only one (1) inspection shall be required and performed by the building official for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review. A separate fire inspection may be performed if deemed required by the Kingsburg Fire Department. The inspection shall be performed in a timely manner and shall include consolidated inspections, if 1 2
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Chapter 15.10 is added.

Chapter 15.10 – Reserved
Chapter 15.11 is added.

Chapter 15.11 – Reserved
Chapter 15.12 is amended.

Chapter 15.12 – Reserved
Chapter 15.16 through Chapter 15.44 are deleted.

Section 3. That Ordinance 2020-002, Ordinance 2010-04, Ordinance 476, and Ordinance 2015-09 of the City of Kingsburg and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 4. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Kingsburg hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Section 5. That nothing in this ordinance or in the codes hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed by this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this ordinance.

Section 6. That this ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect on January 1, 2023.

Section 7. Within fifteen (15) days after adoption of this ordinance, a summary of this ordinance shall be published with the names of the City Council members voting for and against the same, once in a local newspaper of general circulation in the City of Kingsburg, County of Fresno, State of California. 1 2
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18 Passed and adopted by a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Kingsburg, duly called and held on the _____ day of November, 2022, by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member(s):

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APPROVED:

Laura North, Mayor
ATTEST:

Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF FRESNO )

CITY OF KINGSBURG )
I, Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk of the City of Kingsburg do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Kingsburg on the ____ day of November, 2022, and it was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the ______ day of November, 2022.

DATED: , 2022
Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk

MEMORANDUM
Date: 8/18/2022
To: Alex Henderson – City Manager, Holly Owen – Community Development Director From: AJ O’Connell, MCP, CBO, CCEA – Building Official
Re: Proposed Municipal Code Changes regarding 2022 California Title 24 regulations As previously written, effective January 1, 2023 the City of Kingsburg will be undergoing a Code Change in pursuant to Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

The date of the last formal adoptions by the City Council of Codes are as follows:

Fire – 2020
Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing – 2011 Pool and Spa – 2008
Housing – 2008
The solar permitting provisions outlined currently in Chapter 8.26 were adopted in 2015.

What follows is a proposed list of changes to the Municipal Code to reflect the adoption. General grammatical errors are not listed and can be addressed upon transcribing adopting ordinance. Deletions are in RED print, changes are in BLUE print, additions are in GREEN print, and attached comments are highlighted in PINK.

Chapter 15.04 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:

15.04.010 – No changes proposed.

15.04.020 – No changes proposed.

15.04.030 – Adopted codes and code of ordinances of the City of Kingsburg defined.

A. As used in this title:
1) California Building Code may be abbreviated CBC.
2) California Residential Code may be abbreviated CRC.
3) California Electrical Code may be abbreviated CElecC. 4) California Mechanical Code may be abbreviated CMC.

City of Kingsburg
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631-1908
(559) 897-5328
Holly Owen
Community Development
Director

AJ O’Connell
Building Official
Alexander J. Henderson
City Manager
5) California Plumbing Code may be abbreviated CPC.
5) Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings may be abbreviated UCADB. 6) California Energy Code may be abbreviated CEnC.
7) California Historical Building Code may be abbreviated CHBC. 8) California Fire Code may be abbreviated CFC.
8) Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code may be abbreviated USPSHTC. 9) California Existing Building Code may be abbreviated CEBC. 10) California Green Building Standards Code may be abbreviated Green Code. 11) California Referenced Standards Code may be abbreviated CRefC. 12) California Administrative Code may be abbreviated CAC. 13) International Property Maintenance Code may be abbreviated IPMC. 14) International Swimming Pool and Spa Code may be abbreviated ISPSC

15.04.040 – Owner’s Permit
Except as provided by articles of this chapter, permits required shall be issued only to contractors licensed by the State of California to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a contractor in a specified field. The building official may issue a permit to the owner of a building and/or property in accordance with the provisions set forth in the California Contractors License Law and Reference Book, as set forth in the California Business and Professions Code.

15.04.050 – No changes proposed.

15.04.060 – Final Approval for Utility Connections.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code or the Uniform Building Code, the Building Official shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any building or separately occupied space within a building built pursuant to a permit issued until the director of public works has determined and stated that all required improvements and conditions pertaining to subject development, have been constructed or accomplished, unless the director of public works or the city council has authorized a waiver of public street improvements and until all conditions and requirements imposed by the Kingsburg Zoning Code or any other special approval conditions required have been completed.

15.04.070 – Permits and fees.

A) No person, firm or corporation shall commence construction of any building, structure or portions thereof including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, or plumbing fixtures therein covered by the provisions of this title without first securing a permit therefore.

15.04.080 – No changes proposed.

15.04.090 – No changes proposed.

15.04.091 – No changes proposed.

15.04.092 – No changes proposed.

15.04.093 – No changes proposed.

15.04.094 – No changes proposed.

15.04.095 – Appeal of administrative citation.

A) Any person receiving an administrative citation may appeal the issuance of the administrative citation to the city council. The notice of appeal must be submitted on an appeal form provided by the building department Building Division, must specify the basis for the appeal in detail and must be filed with the building department Building Division within ten (10) calendar days after the date on the administrative citation. If the filing deadline falls on a weekend or city holiday, the deadline shall be extended until the next regular business day.

B) through G) No changes proposed.

15.04.096 – No changes proposed.

Commented [AO1]: Change to CCR Title 24 abbreviations
Commented [AO2]: Adoption of the IPMC will encompass
the provisions of the 1997 UCADB.

Commented [AO3]: Change to CCR Title 24 abbreviations
Commented [AO4]: Adoption of the ISPSC will
encompass the provisions of the 1997 USPSHTC.

Commented [AO5]: Addition of newly adopted codes.

Commented [AO6]: Amends Ordinance 95-07 Section 2
Commented [AO7]: Change to State of California.

Formalize.

Commented [AO8]: Amends Ordinance 95-07 Section 2
and 5-08 supplement
Commented [AO9]: Eliminate outdated code reference
Commented [AO10]: Both CBC and CRC 105.2 are
specific in items that are exempt from permit.

Commented [AO11]: Amends Ordinance 2009-01,
Section 1
Commented [AO12]: Adopts formal title in CBC Sec 103
for Building Division

15.04.097 – No changes proposed.

15.04.098 – No changes proposed.

Chapter 15.06 – CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24 Sections:

15.06.010 – California Code of Regulations Title 24 adopted.

A) The California Code of Regulations, Title 24, 2010 2022 Edition, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, as approved by the California Building Standards Commission, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the city building official Building Division.

B) The following appendix chapters to the California Building Code, 2010 2022 Edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the city building official Building Division.

1. Appendix I Patio Covers.

1. Appendix Chapter 1, Administration.

2. Appendix H Signs.

3. Appendix N Replicable Buildings.

4. Appendix O – Emergency Housing.

C) The following appendix chapters to the California Residential Code, 2010 2022 Edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the city building official Building Division.

1. Appendix H Patio Covers.

2. Appendix Q Tiny Houses.

2. Appendix E Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings.

3. Appendix R Light Straw-Clay Construction

3. Appendix G Swimming pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.

4. Appendix S Strawbale Construction.

5. Appendix V Swimming Pool Safety Act.

6. Appendix X Emergency Housing
D) The following appendix chapters to the California Plumbing Code, 2010 2022 Edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the City building official Building Division.

1. Appendix A Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System

1. Appendix I Installation Standards

2. Appendix B Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems

3. Appendix I Installation Standard for PEX Tubing Systems for Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution

4. Appendix J Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Opening Design
E) The following appendix chapters to the California Mechanical Code, 2022 edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.

1. Appendix B Procedures to be Followed to Place Gas Equipment in Operation E) The following appendix chapters to the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.

1. Appendix 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy.

Commented [AO13]: Adopt new code year
Commented [AO14]: The appendices are not adopted
unless specifically referenced by the jurisdiction. The appendices listed are what staff feels are germane to the City and may need to have standards and regulations.

Commented [AO15]: The appendices are not adopted
unless specifically referenced by the jurisdiction. The appendices listed are what staff feels are germane to the City and may need to have standards and regulations.

Commented [AO16]: The appendices are not adopted
unless specifically referenced by the jurisdiction. The appendices listed are what staff feels are germane to the City and may need to have standards and regulations.

Commented [AO17]: The appendices are not adopted
unless specifically referenced by the jurisdiction. The appendices listed are what staff feels are germane to the City and may need to have standards and regulations.

2. Appendix A Board of Appeals

3. Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings.

4. Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution

5. Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads

6. Appendix E Hazard Categories

7. Appendix F Hazard Ranking

8. Appendix H Hazardous Materials Management Plan and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements.

9. Appendix I Fire Protection Systems Noncompliant Conditions.

10. Appendix J Building Information Sign.

11. Appendix K Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities.

12. Appendix L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems.

13. Appendix N Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions

14. Appendix O Temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks and Similar Amusement Uses.

Chapter 15.07 – INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE Sections:

15.07.010 – The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5771, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full, except as amended herein. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.

A) Section 101.1 Title.

Section 101.1 is amended to read:

These regulations shall be known as the International Property Maintenance Code of the City of Kingsburg, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
B) Section 102.3 Application of other Codes.

Section 102.3 is amended to read:

Repairs, additions, or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the 2022 California Title 24 Codes as adopted by the City of Kingsburg. Where this code refers to "International" Administrative, Building, Residential, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or other International Codes, the term “International” shall be replaced with the word "California." C) Section 103.5 Fees
Section 103.5 is amended to read:

Permit fees, Plan Review fees, and Investigation fees shall be assessed as provided in Kingsburg Municipal Code Chapter 15.04.070.

D) Section 109.1 Imminent Danger.

Section 109.1 is amended to read:

When, in the opinion of the Code Official, there is imminent danger of failure or collapse of a building or structure that endangers life, or when any structure or part of a structure has fallen and life is endangered by the occupation of the structure, or when there is actual or potential danger to the building occupants or those in the proximity of any structure because of explosives, explosive fumes or vapors or the presence of toxic fumes, gases or materials, or operation of defective or dangerous equipment, the Code Official is hereby authorized and empowered to order and require the occupants to vacate the premises forthwith. The Code Official shall cause to be posted at each entrance to such structure a notice reading as follows:

DO NOT ENTER

UNSAFE TO OCCUPY
Commented [AO18]: The appendices are not adopted
unless specifically referenced by the jurisdiction. The appendices listed are what staff feels are germane to the City and may need to have standards and regulations.

Commented [AO19]: The 1997 UHC is outdated and the
City does not currently have a copy of this document.

Additionally, the IPMC was developed in coordination with the ICBO in 1996 and is better compatible with the Title 24 regulations.

Commented [AO20]: The amendments to the IPMC
reflect the insertion of the name of the jurisdiction,
incorporation of the Title 24 regs, and the model of similar jurisdictions.

It is a misdemeanor to occupy this building or to remove or deface this notice.

By order of the City of Kingsburg Building Division:
____________________________
Building Official
D) Section 201.3 Terms defined in other codes
Section 201.3 is amended to read:

Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the California Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Code or NFPA 70, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes. Where this code refers to "International" Administrative, Building, Residential, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or other International Codes, the term “International” shall be replaced with the word "California." E) Section 302.4 Weeds
Section 302.4 is amended to read:

Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds and plant growth in accordance with City of Kingsburg Municipal Code Chapter 8.20.

F) Section 303.2 Enclosures
Section 303.2 is amended to read:

Enclosures for private swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas containing water more than 24 inches in depth shall be maintained as provided in Section 3109 of the 2022 CBC and Appendix V of the 2022 CRC. An existing pool enclosure shall not be removed or changed in a manner that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier. Replaced enclosures shall be in compliance with the requirements of Section 3109 of the 2022 CBC and Appendix V of the 2022 CRC.

G) Section 304.14 Insect Screens
Section 304.14 is amended to read:

Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms in residential occupancies shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.

Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.

H) Section 404.4.4 Prohibited occupancy.

Section 404.4.4 is amended to read:

Kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, and non-habitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes.

I) Section 602.3 Heat Supply
Section 602.3 is amended to read:

Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets (1) or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat to maintain a temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.

Exceptions:
1) When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the California Plumbing Code.
2) In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30°F (-1°C), a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) shall be maintained.

Commented [AO21]: Amend to reflect notice or order
from 1997 UADBC
Commented [AO22]: Redirect to Fire Prevention
Commented [AO23]: Swimming Pool and Safety Act
Commented [AO24]: Amended to provide year-round
compliance
Commented [AO25]: Amended to add bathrooms and
hallways
Commented [AO26]: Amended to provide provisions for
year-round compliance
J) The following appendix chapters are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full.

Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.

Appendix A Boarding Standard
Chapter 15.08 – INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE Sections:

15.08.10 - Chapters 1 through 3 and Chapters 7 through 11 of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5771, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full, except as amended or added herein. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.

A) Where the term International Building Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Building Code.

B) Where the term International Residential Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Residential Code (CRC).

C) Where the term International Plumbing Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Plumbing Code.

D) Where the term International Energy Conservation Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Energy Code (CEnC).

E) Where the term International Fire Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Fire Code.

F) Where the term International Fuel Gas Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Plumbing Code.

G) Where the term International Mechanical Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Mechanical Code.

H) Where the term NFPA 70 is used it shall be replaced with the term California Electrical Code (CElecC).

I) Section 101.1 Title:

Section 101.1 is amended to read:

These regulations shall be known as the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Kingsburg, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
J) Sections 101.2 through 107 are amended to read:

The 2022 CBC, as adopted, will govern the administration and enforcement in the ISPSC.

1. Section 101.2.1 is added:

Building Official Authority Generally The Building Official shall have the right to inspect all trucks, tractors, excavators, and other equipment proposed to be used in the construction of a swimming pool or spa within the City. He/She shall be the sole judge as to the hazard or danger that such equipment may impose on curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other improvements as may be located in the City right-of-way at or near the construction site, and he/she shall be vested with full authority to prescribe measures for the protection of City improvements.

2. Section 101.2.2 is added:

Duty to repair damages caused to City improvements In the event of damage to any street, curb, gutter, sidewalk, or any other public property incident to swimming pool or spa construction, the Building Official shall cause work as may be necessary to restore the improvements to as good a condition as the same was prior to such damage, and shall charge the cost thereof to the applicant whom the permit was issued for the particular construction job. Such work may be performed by a local contract or by city forces as deemed most economical and appropriate by the Building Official. Such damages as occur may be recovered from the cash bond as stated in 108.5.1 or other indemnification security as required in this chapter.

K) Section 108.5 Related Fees

1. Section 108.5.1 is added:

Indemnification of City A building permit required by this code shall not be issued unless the applicant has deposited with the Code Official a cash bond, certified check, letter of credit or a Commented [AO27]: In lieu of FHA standards, Appendix
A provides an easily discernible and accessible standard for board-ups.

Commented [AO28]: Many of the proposed amendments
and additions to the ISPSC are directly referenced in the California Swimming Pool and Safety Act.

Commented [AO29]: The amendments to the ISPSC
reflect the insertion of the name of the jurisdiction,
incorporation of the Title 24 regs, and the model of similar jurisdictions.

Commented [AO30]: Incorporate existing KMC 15.36.070
language
Commented [AO31]: Incorporate existing KMC 15.36.080
security bond payable to the city in the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to indemnify the city for any damage to improvements located within the city right-of-way used by builder.

2. Section 108.5.2 is added:

Release of Bond The cash bond or any residual thereof required under this Code may be release upon certification by the Code Official, that any city property damaged by the swimming pool builder has been restored to as good a condition as it was prior to such damage or that city property suffered no damage incident to the construction process.

L) Chapter 2 Definitions

1.Chapter 2 Definitions are added:

SWIMMING POOL Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 24 inches deep. Includes in-ground and aboveground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools.

ENCLOSURE A fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates a swimming pool from access to the home.

APPROVED SAFETY POOL COVER A manually or power-operated safety pool cover that meets all of the performance standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), in compliance with standard F1346-91.

EXIT ALARMS Devices that make audible, continuous alarm sounds when any door or window, that permits access from the residence to the pool area that is without any intervening enclosure, is opened or is left ajar. Exit alarms may be battery operated or may be connected to the electrical wiring of the building.

ANSI/APSP PERFORMANCE STANDARD Standard that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and published by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP).

2. CHAPTER 2 Definitions are amended to read:

PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL A swimming pool operated for the use of the general public with or without charge, or for the use of the members and guests of a private club. Public swimming pool does not include a swimming pool located on the grounds of a private single-family home.

SUCTION OUTLET A fitting or fixture typically located at the bottom or on the sides of a swimming pool that conducts water to a recirculating pump.

M) Section 301.1.2. is added:
301.1.2 Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the Swimming Pool Safety Act, the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Edition, the 2022 California Building Code, or the 2022 California Residential Code, the Building Official shall implement the most restrictive measures cited.

N) Section 303.1.2.1 is added:
303.1.2.1 Operating time. A time switch or other control mechanism shall be installed as part of a pool water circulation control system that will allow all pumps to be set or programmed to run only during off-peak electric demand period, and for the minimum time necessary to maintain the water in the condition required by applicable public health standards.

O) Section 303.1.3 is amended as follows:
303.1.3 Covers. A cover is required for outdoor pools or outdoor spas that have a heat pump or gas heater Exception: Pools or spas deriving at least 60 percent of the annual heating energy from site solar energy or recovered energy.

P) Section 305.1 is amended as follows:
305.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply to the design of barriers for restricting entry into areas having pools and spas. Barriers shall be designed with an outside surface free of protrusions, cavities, or other physical characteristics that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child below the age of five years to climb over. Where spas or hot tubs are equipped with a lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346, the areas where those spas and hot tubs are located shall not be required to comply with Sections 305.2 and 305.7.

Commented [AO32]: Incorporate existing KMC 15.36.050
language
Commented [AO33]: Incorporate existing KMC 15.36.60
language
Commented [AO34]: See CEnC 110.4(b)3ii
Commented [AO35]: See CEnC 110.4(b)(2)
Commented [AO36]: Amendments to Section 305
incorporate language from the Swimming Pool Safety Act
Section 115923.

Commented [AO37]: Deleted exemption for locking pool
covers to better match more restrictive Swimming Pool
Safety Act provisions.

P) Section 305.2 is amended as follows:
305.2 Outdoor swimming pools and spas. Other than those facilities regulated in Section 305.8, all outdoor pools and spas and indoor swimming pools shall be surrounded by a barrier that complies with Sections 305.2.1 through 305.7
P) Section 305.2.1(1) is amended as follows:
305.2.2(1) The top of the barrier shall be not less than 60 inches (1524 mm) above grade where measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the pool or spa. Such height shall exist around the entire perimeter of the barrier and for a distance of 3 feet (914 mm) measured horizontally from the outside of the barrier.

P. Section 305.2.1(3) is amended as follows:
305.2.1(3) The vertical clearance between a surface below the barrier to a solid surface, such as concrete, and the bottom of the required barrier shall not exceed 2 inches (51 mm) where measured on the side of the required barrier that faces away from the pool.

P. Section 305.3.3(1.2) is amended as follows:
305.3.3(1.2) At residential pools and spas, not less than 60 inches (1524 mm).

P. Section 305.3.3(2.2) is amended as follows:
305.3.3(2.2) At residential pools and spas, at not less than 60 inches (1524 mm).

P) Section 305.4 is amended as follows:
305.4 Structure wall as barrier. Where a wall of a dwelling or structure serves as part of the barrier and where doors and/or gates provide direct access to the pool or spa through that wall, one of the following shall be required:
1) Doors and gates shall have an alarm that produces an audible warning when the door and/or gate, or their screens, is opened. The alarm shall be listed and labeled as a water hazard entrance alarm in accordance with UL 2107.
a) In dwellings not required to be Accessible units, Type A units, or Type B units, the operable parts of the alarm deactivation switches shall be located at not less than 54 inches (1372 mm) above the finished floor.
b) In dwellings that are required to be Accessible units, Type A units, or Type B units, the operable parts of the alarm deactivation switches shall not be located greater than 54 inches (1372 mm) and not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor.
c) In structures other than dwellings, the operable parts of the alarm deactivation switches shall be located not greater than 54 inches (1372 mm) and not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor.
2) A safety cover that is listed and labeled in accordance with ASTM F1346 in installed for the pools and spas.
3) An approved means of protection, such as self-closing doors with self-latching devices, is provided. Such means of protection shall provide a degree of protection that is not less than the protection afforded by Section 305.4(1).

Q) Section 305.9 is added:
305.9 Drowning Prevention Safety Measures.

Except as provided in Swimming Pool Safety Act Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with at least two of the following seven drowning prevention safety features:
(1) An enclosure that meets the requirements of Swimming Pool Safety Act Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single-family home. (2) Removable mesh fencing that meets American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications F2286 standards in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing Commented [AO38]: While the ISPSC requires alarms on
windows, the CA Pool Safety Act does not, nor require,
alarms on windows. Until the State Legislature clarifies this discrepancy, it is recommended that the KMC only reflect the minimum standard in the State Law.
and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device. (3) An approved safety pool cover, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 115921. (4) Exit alarms on the private single-family home’s doors that provide direct access to the swimming pool or spa. The exit alarm may cause either an alarm noise or a verbal warning, such as a repeating notification that “the door to the pool is open.” (5) A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor on the private single-family home’s doors providing direct access to the swimming pool or spa.
(6) An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool or spa, will sound upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. The alarm shall meet and be independently certified to the ASTM Standard F2208 “Standard Safety Specification for Residential Pool Alarms,” which includes surface motion, pressure, sonar, laser, and infrared type alarms. A swimming protection alarm feature designed for individual use, including an alarm attached to a child that sounds when the child exceeds a certain distance or becomes submerged in water, is not a qualifying drowning prevention safety feature.
(7) Other means of protection, if the degree of protection afforded is equal to or greater than that afforded by any of the features set forth above and has been independently verified by an approved testing laboratory as meeting standards for those features established by the ASTM or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

S) Section 310.2 is added:
310.2 Construction Requirements for building a pool or spa. Whenever a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa, the pool or spa shall meet all of the following requirements:
1) The suction outlets of the pool or spa for which the permit is issued shall be equipped to provide circulation throughout the pool or spa as prescribed in paragraphs (2) and (3). 2) The swimming pool or spa shall either have at least two circulation suction outlets per pump that shall be hydraulically balanced and symmetrically plumbed through one or more “T” fittings, and that are separated by a distance of at least three feet in any dimension between the suction outlets, or be designed to use alternatives to suction outlets, including, but not limited to, skimmers or perimeter overflow systems to conduct water to the recirculation pump.
3) The circulation system shall have the capacity to provide a complete turnover of pool water, as specified in Section 3124B of Chapter 31B of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).
4) Suction outlets shall be covered with antientrapment grates, as specified in the ANSI/APSP-16 performance standard or successor standard designated by the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission, that cannot be removed except with the use of tools. Slots or openings in the grates or similar protective devices shall be of a shape, area, and arrangement that would prevent physical entrapment and would not pose any suction hazard to bathers.
5) Any backup safety system that an owner of a new swimming pool or spa may choose to install in addition to the requirements set forth in subdivisions (a) and (b) shall meet the standards as published in the document, “Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Making Pools and Spas Safer,” Publication Number 363, March 2005, United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
[Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 679, Sec. 2. (AB 2114) Effective January 1, 2013.] T) Section 310.3 Existing Pool, Toddler Pool, or Spa is added.

Commented [AO39]: Swimming Pool Safety Act
Commented [AO40]: Add CBC Requirement in Chap 31.

Whenever a building permit is issued for the remodel or modification of an existing swimming pool, toddler pool, or spa, the permit shall require that the suction outlet or suction outlets of the existing swimming pool, toddler pool, or spa be upgraded so as to be equipped with antientrapment grates, as specified in the ANSI/APSP-16 performance standard or a successor standard designated by the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission. [Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 679, Sec. 3. (AB 2114) Effective January 1, 2013.] U) Section 316.2.1 (a) and (b) is added:
316.2.1 (a) Certification by manufacturers. Heating systems and equipment shall be certified by the manufacturer that the heating system and equipment complies with the following:

1. Efficiency. A thermal efficiency that complies with the Appliance Efficiency Regulations in Title 20, Division 2, Chapter 4, Article 4 of the California Code of Regulations; and [CEnC 110.4(a)1]

2. Instructions. A permanent, easily readable and weatherproof plate or card that gives instruction for the energy efficient operation of the pool or spa heater and for the proper care of pool or spa water when a cover is used; and [CEnC 110.4(a)3]

3. Electric resistance heating. No electric resistance heating; and Exception 1 to Section 110.4(a)4: Listed package units with fully insulated enclosures, and with tight-fitting covers that are insulated to at least R-6.

Exception 2 to Section 110.4(a)4: Pools or spas deriving at least 60 percent of the annual heating energy from site solar energy or recovered energy. [CEnC 110.4(a)4] 316.2.1 (b) Installation. Any pool or spa system or equipment shall be installed with all of the following: [CEnC 110.4(b)

1. Piping. At least 36 inches of pipe shall be installed between the filter and the heater or dedicated suction and return lines, or built-in or built-up connections shall be installed to allow for the future addition of solar heating equipment. [CEnC 110.4(b)1]

2. Directional inlets. The swimming pool shall have directional inlets that adequately mix the pool water. [CEnC 110.4(b)3ii]
V) Section 901.2 is deleted.

X) Sections 903-908 are added:

SECTION 903

MATERIALS
903.1 Pumps and motors.

Pumps and motors shall be listed and labeled for use in spas.

SECTION 904

STRUCTURE AND DESIGN
904.1 Water depth.

The maximum water depth for spas shall be 4 feet (1219 mm) measured from the design waterline except for spas that are designed for special purposes and approved by the authority having jurisdiction. The water depth for exercise spas shall not exceed 6 feet 6 inches (1981 mm) measured from the design waterline.
904.2 Multilevel seating.

Where multilevel seating is provided, the maximum water depth of any seat or sitting bench shall be 28 inches (711 mm) measured from the design waterline to the lowest measurable point. 904.3 Floor slope.

The slope of the floor shall not exceed 1 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8.3-percent slope).

Where multilevel floors are provided, the change in depth shall be indicated.

Commented [AO41]: Energy Code requirements
SECTION 905

RETURN AND SUCTION FITTINGS
905.1 Return fittings.

Return fittings shall be provided and arranged to facilitate a uniform circulation of water and maintain a uniform sanitizer residual throughout the entire spa or exercise spa. 905.2 Suction fittings.

Suction fittings shall be in accordance with Sections 505.2.1 through 505.2.4. 905.2.1 Testing and certification.

Suction fittings shall be listed and labeled in accordance with APSP 16. 905.2.2 Installation.

Suction fittings shall be sized and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. Spas and exercise spas shall not be used or operated if the suction outlet cover is missing, damaged, broken or loose.
905.2.3 Outlets per pump.

Suction fittings shall be provided in accordance with Section 310. 905.2.4 Submerged vacuum fittings.

Submerged vacuum fittings shall be in accordance with Section 310.

SECTION 907

HEATER AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS
907.1 General.

This section pertains to fuel-fired and electric appliances used for heating spa or exercise spa water. 907.2 Water temperature controls.

Components provided for water temperature controls shall be suitable for the intended application. 907.2.1 Water temperature regulating controls.

Water temperature regulating controls shall comply with UL 873 or UL 372. A means shall be provided to indicate the water temperature in the spa.

Exception: Water temperature regulating controls that are integral to the heating appliance and listed in accordance with the applicable end use appliance standard. 907.2.2 Water temperature limiting controls.

Water temperature limiting controls shall comply with UL 873 or UL 372. Water temperature at the heater return outlet shall not exceed 140°F (60°C).

SECTION 908

WATER SUPPLY
908.1 Water temperature.

The temperature of the incoming makeup water shall not exceed 104°F (40°C).

CHAPTER 15.09 – SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS A) Where the term City of Kingsburg Planning Department is referenced, change to Department of Building Safety.

15.09.010 – No changes proposed.

15.09.020 – No changes proposed.

15.09.030 – No changes proposed.

15.09.040 – No changes proposed.

15.09.050 – No changes proposed.

15.09.060 – No changes proposed.

CHAPTER 15.08 THROUGH 15.40
Commented [AO42]: Provides design standards for Hot
Tubs and Spas
Commented [AO43]: Relocate and add all provisions for
KMC 8.26
Commented [AO44]: The Department of Building Safety
is the authority to enforce the provisions of CA Assembly Bill 2188.

Commented [AO45]: Repeal of outdated code references
CHAPTER 15.44 Commented [AO46]: See Chapter 9,Fire Protection Systems in CBC and CFC.

Building Codes Adoption
Playbook
For Authorities Having Jurisdiction
FEMA P-2196 / August 2022
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Introduction
FEMA’s Building Codes Adoption Playbook for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is intended for officials involved in adopting and enforcing building codes. The Playbook provides guidance to AHJs considering the adoption of the most current model building codes to mitigate damage and loss caused by future natural hazards. This is accomplished by providing general knowledge on the importance of building codes, general steps to adopt and enforce them, information on FEMA grants and references to additional resources.

As a result of its long history with natural disasters and developing state-of-the-art, natural hazardresistant, design guidance and code change proposals, FEMA recognizes that buildings constructed in accordance with current codes protect lives and reduce the consequences of natural hazards.

Because buildings generally have over a 50-year life span and comprise the largest subset of the nation’s infrastructure, the risk to the nation is incredibly significant. FEMA strongly encourages using current natural hazard-resistant codes and standards in the construction of new buildings and the repair, alteration and addition of existing buildings.

Figure 1. Natural Hazard Events
Earthquakes Hurricanes Floods High Winds Wildland Fires Other Hazards FEMA embraces local leadership, control and responsibility in its programs and policies. AHJs are government agencies at the state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) level responsible for the adoption and enforcement of building codes within their community. They can be composed of building, floodplain management, public works, zoning, planning, fire and other local government officials having authority in how or where buildings are constructed. Adopting and enforcing a comprehensive package of building codes and standards is crucial to community resiliency.

Depending on state and local laws and regulations, AHJs may customize or amend their specific adoption and enforcement ordinances to meet their needs. However, the weakening of natural hazard provisions is discouraged. FEMA encourages and, in some instances, incentivizes jurisdictions to base their adoption ordinances on nationally recognized model building codes that reduce risk from natural hazards.

Building codes, in general, refer to sets of requirements governing the design, construction, alteration, maintenance and use of buildings. They specify the minimum requirements to adequately safeguard building occupants’ health, safety and welfare.

Model building codes refer to minimum design provisions and practices established by nationally recognized coordinating bodies made up of building professionals from all interested organizations. They are developed using consensus processes, they require the use of referenced national consensus standards and specifications and they can be used as templates for AHJs to use when developing their local ordinances.

Authorities Having Jurisdiction adopt and enforce a comprehensive building code package by ordinance. They can adopt the model codes in their entirety or amend them as necessary depending on their laws and regulations.

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BUILDING CODES ADOPTION PLAYBOOK

Table Of Contents
Overview .............................................................................................................................................1 Building Codes 101 ........................................................................................................................... 1 Staying Current .................................................................................................................................. 3 Enforcement is Key ........................................................................................................................... 3 Validating Building Performance ...................................................................................................... 4 Building Codes Save Lives and Money ...........................................................................................5 Life Safety and Equity ...................................................................................................................... 6 Economic Benefits ............................................................................................................................ 6 Climate Change ................................................................................................................................. 7 The I-Codes .........................................................................................................................................8 Overview of the ICC Code Development Cycle ..............................................................................9 Tracking Code Adoption Nationwide ............................................................................................11 Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule ............................................................................11 FEMA Building Code Adoption Tracking .........................................................................................11 Maximizing FEMA Funding Opportunities ................................................................................... 13 Incentivizing Adoption .....................................................................................................................13 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities ......................................................................13 Other Building Code Funding Opportunities ..................................................................................18 Code Adoption Checklists ..............................................................................................................19 II

BUILDING CODES ADOPTION PLAYBOOK

Building Code Adoption Checklist for Jurisdictions ....................................................................20 Recommended Adoption Checklist ................................................................................................20 Statewide Building Code Adoption Checklist ..............................................................................22 Recommended Legislative Action Checklist ..................................................................................22 Recommended Regulatory Action Checklist .................................................................................23 Code Enforcement Process ............................................................................................................24 How Building Code Enforcement Works ........................................................................................24 Resources ........................................................................................................................................26 Acknowledgments ...........................................................................................................................27 1 BUILDING CODES ADOPTION PLAYBOOK
Overview
Building Codes 101
Natural hazards (such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, straight-line winds and wildfires) don’t occur every day, but when they do there can be severe consequences for a community. AHJs are in uniquely powerful positions to protect their communities through smart planning and regulation. Adopting and enforcing current building codes that provide natural hazard resistance is an important tool that has been shown to save lives and money.

Building codes are sets of minimum requirements governing the design, construction, alteration, maintenance and use of structures and are developed through consensus processes. From a desire to protect people’s lives, today’s code landscape has evolved into a formidable package of minimum building requirements to protect building occupants as well as the public’s health, safety and general welfare. They have continued to evolve to address accessibility, sustainability and the latest construction materials and methods. These include wide-ranging parent and companion building codes, structural design standards, material-specific standards, voluntary standards and product quality specifications.

Figure 2. Evolution of Building Codes

LEGACY REGIONAL CODES
Uniform
Building Code
Southern Standard
Building Code
National
Building Code

CITIES REGIONAL NATIONAL
Building codes developed naturally in the United States as technology and building science evolved and best practices were agreed upon. As depicted in Figure 2, building codes were first developed by larger cities in response to significant life-safety events. Over time, common construction practices were identified on a regional level and became standard practice, leading to the development of regional model codes. These regional model codes saved AHJs time and money by introducing a building code template. As the construction and materials industries developed nationally, the regional code-making bodies merged to form the International Code Council (ICC) to provide model codes with building practices that were widely accepted across the entire country.
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Multiple entities develop model building codes including the International Code Council, National Fire Protection Association and International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials. FEMA’s primary focus is on those nationally recognized model building codes that provide natural hazard risk reduction including those hazards affected by climate change. Currently, the most widely recognized and adopted set of model building codes that address natural hazard resistance are published by the International Code Council and are referred to as the I-Codes.

The flagship ICC model building codes are the International Building Code (IBC), the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC). These three model codes can be considered parent codes that coordinate all other codes. Combined with discipline-specific companion codes, including fire, plumbing, mechanical and others, a comprehensive package is formed. This package includes referenced national consensus material and engineering standards and product quality specifications, thereby incorporating the scientific understanding produced by specialized organizations. Compliance with the referenced standards within each code is necessary for compliance with the code.

It is important to note that model building codes do not carry the authority of law by themselves.

They must be explicitly selected and adopted through ordinance by the AHJ to become legally enforceable in accordance with state and local laws and regulations. AHJs should remember that weakening the natural hazard-resistant provisions of the model codes through amendment increases the vulnerability of their communities. Examples of weakening natural hazard-resistant provisions include, but are not limited to, removing flood elevation requirements or reducing seismic or wind load design values.

Additionally, building codes adopted and enforced by AHJs are typically non-retroactive. Therefore, even full adoption and enforcement of the latest model codes does not imply that all buildings in the community are protected from future natural hazard impacts. Vulnerable existing buildings, even if they are prohibited by current codes, do not trigger code enforcement actions. Within the IEBC, retrofit is only voluntary unless triggered by certain damage, alterations, additions or change of use. An AHJ could include additional mandatory retrofit requirements in its building code adoption ordinance or issue a special ordinance. For example, communities with earthquake risk should consider retrofit or replacement of buildings constructed using unreinforced masonry.

Going Beyond the Minimum
Building codes represent a community’s minimum requirements for projects to protect life within its jurisdiction. Property owners, designers, and builders can and should consider exceeding these minimums to protect their investments and to make their communities more resilient to natural hazards. Programs like FORTIFIED can be a tool for achieving higher levels of performance and, in some areas, building to these standards can reduce insurance premiums. Also, several FEMA products, such as FEMA 232, Home Builders Guide for Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction and FEMA P-804, Protect Your Property from High Winds: Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings identify a series of “above code recommendations” to provide better performance.

Ultimately, a qualified team of building design professionals can provide significant low-cost improvements in building performance if initiated early in the design process. What works to protect from one hazard may also help to satisfy the needs of another hazard if thoughtfully designed.
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Staying Current
Model building codes improve with each edition based on lessons learned, building science advancements, engineering practices and technological advances. The I-Codes are updated on a three-year cycle and incorporate current information such as updated wind speed maps, snow load maps and seismic ground motion maps. The code update process is open to any interested parties and includes hearings and public comment periods. Each code change proposal is evaluated to avoid unwarranted increases in construction cost. It is critical that states and localities adopt the most current edition of the model codes, and consider implementing a process to facilitate continuous adoption.
! A majority of communities where natural hazard risk has been identified have not adopted the current or next most recent version of natural hazard-resistant building codes.

For ways FEMA can help your community with building code adoption and enforcement, please read the section “Maximizing FEMA Funding Opportunities.”
Enforcement is Key
For most AHJs, enforcement is a process carried out by a team of building code professionals. It can be an official part of the AHJ’s governmental organization called the Department of Building and Safety or similar, a contracted function or some combination of the two. It includes building officials like plans examiners and inspectors with specialized skillsets based on the occupancy, size, type of the building, material of construction, or mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems. It may also include permit technicians, zoning, planning, fire or floodplain management officials. The 2021 IBC Appendix A describes this essential team’s best qualifications, experience, training and certifications.

An adopted building code package is just words without enforcement. Brand new homes can still be vulnerable to damage from small events if the AHJ’s code package requires components such as anchor bolts to attach a house to its foundation, but they aren’t installed or installed incorrectly.

For more information on enforcement, please read the section “Code Enforcement Process.” Paperwork by Scott Graham
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Validating Building Performance
Mitigation Assessment Team
For over 30 years, FEMA has deployed Mitigation Assessment Teams (MAT) to assess the performance of buildings in areas that were hit by natural hazards. The teams investigate why some buildings were able to withstand the harsh effects of the natural hazard while others experienced devastating damage. Through the MAT efforts, FEMA has conducted multiple post-hazard assessments and has released studies that show the proven benefits of adopting building codes.

Figure 3 details how the lessons learned from such incidents feed into guidance, tools and code development.

Figure 3. Building Science Cycle
Guidance and
Tools Development
Building Codes and Standards

HAZARD RESISTANCE
Outreach and Implementation

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Reduced Disaster
Losses
Lessons Learned
Research to Practice
Research/
New Knowledge
MAT studies have consistently shown that buildings constructed without implementing natural hazard-resistant provisions performed worse than those that were built with those provisions.

Following a deployment, FEMA publishes the observations and recommendations of a MAT in reports.

Buildings that experience the most damage were often not built in accordance with a current code or were built using older code editions. Correlating with the regular updates and improvements made to model codes, buildings built to more recent code editions fared better than buildings built to older editions due to scientific advances.
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Building Codes Save Lives and
Money
On January 12th, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the island nation of Haiti. The event was catastrophic, with an official toll of upwards of 300,000 fatalities. A main contributing factor to the high death toll was Haiti’s lack of earthquake hazard resistance in their buildings.

On February 27th of that year, the country of Chile was struck by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake and a resulting tsunami. Although buildings sustained damage, the impacts were reduced due to Chile’s strict building codes that were adopted in the aftermath of an earthquake experienced in the 1960s.

Around 500 lost their lives in 2010.

The struggles these two countries experienced teach us two important lessons:

1. Natural hazard-resistant building codes work. While any life lost is a tragedy, the communities in Chile suffered less tragedy and death due to Chile’s decision to implement building codes after an earthquake in the 1960s.

2. Communities should be proactive and not wait to experience a disaster before choosing to protect themselves. One of the most impactful strategies for protecting buildings and society from natural hazards is the adoption and enforcement of natural hazard-resistant building codes.
“Strong, hazard-resistant building codes are a cornerstone of loss reduction.

They save property, but more importantly, they save lives”. - FEMA Administrator, Deanne Criswell
Communities that have adopted and enforced
current building codes have avoided at least $32
billion in losses from natural hazards since 2000.

It is estimated that the savings could accumulate
up to $132 billion over the next 40 years. While
adopting the latest building codes may seem costly,
the added cost for natural hazard resistance is often
quite small. The additional cost of roof tie-downs and
window protection required by current codes in highwind regions of the country is, on average, less than 2% of total construction costs and affords enormous
future savings in avoided damages.
20 Years $32 billion
losses avoided
40 Years $132 billion
losses avoided
Figure 4. Future Savings from Adopting
Current Building Codes
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Life Safety and Equity
Building codes are one of the most effective ways to ensure the safety of those within a community during a natural hazard. Between 2010 and 2020, the National Weather Service reported a ten-year average of 94 tornado-related fatalities. In addition to that, the Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves Study determined that about 1,600 people experience nonfatal injuries for every one fatality caused by natural hazards. In an effort to show the benefit-cost of natural hazard mitigation, the Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves Study also revealed that new buildings designed above the 2015 I-Codes edition would prevent the following:
32,000 non-fatal
injuries each year 20 deaths each year 100 cases of PTSD each year Building codes can benefit all structures and communities. People with lower incomes tend to experience greater challenges when natural hazards strike, especially if their home does not incorporate building codes. A way to help address this issue is to increase the natural hazard resistance of new affordable housing through the adoption of current building codes. Minimizing damage through natural hazard resistance lessens the time it takes for these residents to recover from a natural hazard and ensures all community members have the opportunity to live in a home that keeps them safe against natural hazards.

Economic Benefits
Along with increased life safety and financial
savings from reduced damage, building codes
can provide other economic benefits such as
increased property value and reduced insurance
premiums. Data from Verisk’s Building Code
Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS),
which classifies a municipality’s adoption and
enforcement of building codes, provides many
benefits to the community and the individual.

BCEGS classification can help lower insurance
rates and boost grant opportunities for programs
such as FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure
and Communities Grant Program. Furthermore, the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System is a voluntary incentive program that uses BCEGS data and encourages community adoption of natural hazard-resistant building codes to exceed the minimum National Flood Insurance Program requirements. The Community Rating System incentivizes code adoption by discounting the community’s flood insurance premiums where current model building codes have been adopted and enforced.

Figure 5. FEMA P-2022, MAT Report:

Hurricane Harvey in Texas found that
flood insurance claims of elevated homes
required by current code were about 95%
lower than non-elevated homes after
Hurricane Harvey.
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Additional Studies
FEMA has conducted and supported studies such as the Building Codes Save Study and National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves Study which evaluated the cost, benefits and the financial losses avoided in communities that implement building codes.

Figure 6 highlights key findings from the Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves Study that showcase how adopting current natural hazard-resistant building codes benefits everyone.

Mitigation Category Cost Benefit Benefit-Cost Ratio
Riverine Flood $0.09 $0.55 6:1
Hurricane Flood $0.53 $5.55 10:1
Earthquake $0.58 $6.90 12:1
Total for adopting 2018 I-Codes $1.20 $13.00 11:1
Figure 6. Costs and benefits associated with constructing new buildings to meet the 2018 IRC and IBC (in $ billions).

Climate Change
As a result of climate change, natural hazards are becoming more frequent and intense. A comprehensive building code package that includes minimum or even enhanced natural hazardresistant provisions is one of the best ways for communities to adapt to evolving risks posed by a changing climate. The evolution of natural hazard-resistant provisions in model building codes ensures minimum requirements do not remain stagnant and better reflect a changing world.

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The I-Codes
While the majority of this playbook is focused on building codes and building code adoption, there are many different codes that are established under the ICC’s family of codes. Below is a brief overview of ICC’s family of codes, as well as their importance.

International Building Code
The IBC consists of provisions that can apply to all new buildings.

International Residential Code
The IRC consists of provisions designed to address the natural hazard-resistance of single-family houses, two-family houses and townhouses.

International Existing Building Code
The IEBC consists of provisions that apply to existing buildings undergoing repairs, alterations, additions or change of use. The IEBC is particularly useful in the repair of damaged buildings.

Figure 7. ICC I-Codes Suite
The ICC develops 15 model codes used to regulate
the design and construction of buildings (see
Figure 7 for the other codes). Many of the codes
focus on discipline-specific applications that, when
packaged together, will benefit the communities
who adopt and enforce them. Codes such as the
International Fire Code and International WildlandUrban Interface Code address making buildings more resilient against fire events, including
explosions and wildfires. Other codes, such as
the International Energy Conservation Code and International Green Construction Code, contain provisions for constructing buildings that conserve energy and are more environmentally friendly.

In addition to code development, ICC also develops standards following the ANSI consensus-based process. Some of these ICC standards are referenced in the I-Codes.

For more information, please visit codes.iccsafe.org.
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Overview of the ICC Code
Development Cycle
Did You Know?
ICC develops national model building codes through the governmental consensus process.

How often are codes developed or updated?
New editions of the I-Codes are released every three years.

The code development process occurs in intervening years and can be summarized as follows:

1. Stakeholders, including members of the public, can
submit proposed changes.

2. Proposed changes are considered in open committee
and public comment hearings.

3. The new code editions are finalized and published, and the process starts again to develop the next edition.

Who Serves on ICC Committees?
Committee members are organized by one of three
categories:

General:
government regulatory
agencies
User:
building owners, designers,
insurance companies, private
inspection agencies, academics
Producer:
builders, contractors,
manufacturers, distributors
and labor
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How can I participate?
1 Anyone can submit a code change proposal. If you believe there’s a code provision that needs to be added, improvement or removed, it’s as simple as visiting cdpACCESS® to submit a code change.
2 Submit a public comment in favor or against any code change proposal in response to the committee recommendations online by emailing [email protected]. 3 Interested in joining a committee? Visit ICC’s Call for Councils and Committees to apply.
4 Testify in favor of or against any code change by attending Code Action Hearings.

Visit the International Code Council’s Current Code Development Cycle page for information specific to the latest cycle.

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Tracking Code Adoption
Nationwide
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule
Verisk administers the Building Code Effectiveness
Grading Schedule to participating communities. The
BCEGS program evaluates building code enforcement
efforts at the jurisdiction level in three areas: code
administration, plan review and field inspection. Verisk collects and analyzes more than 1,200 data elements
to calculate scores for one- and two-family residential properties and for commercial or industrial properties.

Scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum
of 100. Verisk translates the scores to a scaled
class rating from 1 (exemplary commitment to building code enforcement) to 10. Communities are reevaluated generally every four to five years nationally (every three years in Florida) or as substantial changes are made to department operations. FEMA leverages some of this data for building code adoption tracking and grants’ criteria. Note: BCEGS scores are proprietary to Verisk, but that Verisk always shares the score with the community to which it pertains.

For more information, contact Verisk’s mitigation team via email at [email protected] or call their mitigation specialists at 1-800-444-4554.

Did You Know?
BCEGS assigns each community a
rating of 1 (highest possible rating) to
10 (lowest possible rating) based on its
commitment to adopting and enforcing
building codes.

FEMA Building Code Adoption Tracking
FEMA tracks the natural hazard-resistant building
code adoption status for state, local, tribal and
territorial governments, covering approximately 22,000
jurisdictions across the nation. This effort, often referred to as Building Code Adoption Tracking (BCAT), evaluates several aspects of a community’s natural hazard risks
and building code adoption, including:
 State or territory requirements for mandatory building code adoption
 Building code adoption status for jurisdictions, including construction requirements for residential and commercial
 Identification of known weakenings of natural hazard-resistant provisions. 22,000
The approximate number of
jurisdictions for which FEMA tracks
current building code adoption status.
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Figure 8. BCAT Map of the United States grouped by FEMA regions (July 2022) AK
AZ
NV UT
CA
NM
OR
WA
WY
ID
MT ND
SD
NE
CO
KS
OK
TX
MN
IA
MO
AR
LA
WI
MI
IL IN
KY
TN

MS AL GA
FL
SC
NC
VA
OH
WV
RI
DE
NJ PA
NY
ME
NH
VT
MA
CT
MD
HI
DC
PR

USVI CNMI
AS
GU
Higher Resistance (75.0% to 100% of tracked jurisdictions are resistant) Moderate Resistance (25.0% to 74.9% of tracked jurisdictions are resistant) Lower Resistance 0% to 24.9% of tracked jurisdictions are resistant) BCAT Portal
The data FEMA has collected through BCAT is
presented through the BCAT Portal, which is an
interactive map designed through a web-based
geographic information system that presents data
down to the jurisdiction level. The map tracks multiple natural hazards and displays the following information:
 Code adoption information for Census
Incorporated Places
 Additional metadata such as the latest decennial
U.S. Census population and National Flood
Insurance Program Community Identification
number
 High-risk areas, code adoption and weakening
amendments viewable for each individual hazard
or through a combined hazards layer
Figure 9. BCAT Portal
Did You Know?
BCAT is a year-round endeavor. The
interactive portal is updated every
quarter while the FEMA Regional fact
sheets are released every spring.
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Maximizing FEMA Funding
Opportunities
Incentivizing Adoption
Natural hazard-resistant communities begin with modern building codes. Looking for ways to fund more robust codes in your community? FEMA offers a multitude of grants focused on helping communities to adopt and enforce building codes.
i Contact your state hazard mitigation officer for assistance on grant opportunities.

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities
FEMA administers the Building Resilient
Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant
program to help the nation unlock its mitigation
potential through annual funding opportunities
that support communities to undertake mitigation
projects. Building code activities can be funded
under eligible Capability- and Capacity-Building
activities (C&CB).

This document uses the FY21 BRIC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) as an example. Please visit BRIC’s homepage to learn about the latest NOFO.

Did You Know?
BRIC has fully embraced building
codes by boosting subapplicant scores
when applicants have adopted current
building codes.

Table 1. Total Available BRIC FY21 Funding
Total Available BRIC Funding
$1 Billion
Uses of Assistance
$56M
State/Territory
Allocations
$25M
Tribal Set-Aside
$919M
National Competition
of Mitigation Projects
Management Costs ✓ ✓ ✓
Capability and
Capacity Building
Activities
✓ ✓
Mitigation Projects ✓ ✓ ✓
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Funding for Building Code Projects
BRIC has placed building codes at the forefront of resilience by funding adoption and enforcement projects through its C&CB activities:

C&CB activities must result in a resource, strategy or tangible mitigation product that will reduce or eliminate risk and damage from future natural hazards, increase resiliency and promote a culture of preparedness.

C&CB activities are eligible under BRIC’s State/Territory Allocation and Tribal Set-Aside, both of which can offer up to $1 million per applicant.

C&CB Activity
Eligibility
Open to:
 State/Territory Allocation: All 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories may apply
 Tribal Set-Aside: All federally recognized tribal governments may appl Eligible Activities: Building Codes (see next page), Partnerships Project Scoping, Mitigation Planning and Planning-Related Activities y
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Examples of Eligible Building Code & Enforcement Activities under BRIC Capability- and Capacity-Building
Evaluate adoption and/or implementation of codes that reduce risk  Evaluate which code adoption and enforcement activities are best suited for the jurisdiction  Adopt building codes or develop building code requirements that help make the community more resilient
 Develop activities related to improving code enforcement Enhance existing adopted codes to incorporate more current requirements or higher standards
 Improve or modify current or existing building code requirements to reflect current code edition, exceed current code edition, or develop or modify building code–coordinated requirements, including publication of those requirements, that help make the community more resilient
 Enhance existing adopted codes and enforcement to incorporate more current requirements, higher standards, electronic permitting, online code access, virtual inspection technology, and remote building codes administration
 Conduct public awareness outreach activities (related to new requirements) Develop professional workforce capabilities through technical assistance and training
 Provide or pursue training, including individual certification courses (inspector, plans reviewer, certified floodplain manager, etc.) and training for both the public and private sector  Develop planning, training, and exercises for post-hazard building code enforcement through the International Code Council’s When Disaster Strike’s Institute training course  Develop or acquire software and hardware, and associated training, to assist with plan reviews, permitting, inspections, and records retention  Engage consulting services to support activities related to building codes  Cover costs associated with building department accreditation  Purchase publications, or obtain digital license or printing permissions of publications, to support building code activities
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How Building Codes Will Help You Win a Competitive BRIC Grant While funding for building code activities is eligible under BRIC’s Capability- and Capacity-Building activities under BRIC’s State/Territory Allocation and Tribal Set-Aside, building code-related projects are not eligible under BRIC’s national competition. That said, building code-related criteria do factor into how prospective competitive grants are scored and awarded funding.

Technical Criterion 4: Applicant has Mandatory Tribal-, Territory-, or State-Wide Building Code Adoption Requirement.
“To receive the point allotment for this criterion, the applicant must have adopted mandatory tribal-, territory-, or state-wide building codes based on versions listed below of both the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC) model codes published by the International Code Council.” Figure 10. Point Allocation for Scoring BRIC’s Technical Criteria As shown in Figure 10, applicants who successfully meet the two building code-related criteria are guaranteed nearly thirty-five percent of all available points, thus helping guarantee a successful application.

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Technical Criterion 5: Subapplicant has Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule Rating.
“The BCEGS is an independent assessment of a community’s building code adoption and enforcement activities, resulting in a score of 1 (best) to 10. For more information on BCEGS, please visit the ISO-Mitigation website.

To receive the point allotment for this criterion, a subapplicant at the local level (including those located in territories) must have a BCEGS rating between 1 and 5 (considered by FEMA as a disaster-resistant code) when the application is submitted.

To receive the point allotment for this criterion, a state or territory acting as a subapplicant must:
 Have a class ranking between 1 and 5 on both the Commercial and Residential BCEGS State Averages as indicated in the 2020 State Averages as published on ISO’s website at https://www.isomitigation.com/bcegs/facts-and-figures/; or  Submit a BCEGS score provided by ISO (for territories and the District of Columbia)
Subapplicants at the state or territory level may submit documentation verified by ISO that provides more updated information on their BCEGS rating, if applicable. BCEGS scores for tribal applicants/subapplicants are required but can be dependent on the relationship between the local municipality and the tribal entity that determines how building code requirements are managed.”
For information on how points are allocated per code adoption status combination, please review the table below:

Table 2. Technical Criterion 4 Adoption Status Combinations 2015 International
Building Code
2018 International
Building Code
2021 International
Building Code
2015 International
Residential Code 10 10 10
2018 International
Residential Code 10 20 20
2021 International
Residential Code 10 20 20
For more information on how competitive grants are scored under BRIC’s Technical Criteria, please visit BRIC’s page on what to do before applying.
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BRIC Direct Technical Assistance
BRIC Direct Technical Assistance (DTA) can provide project or application-specific and communitywide resilience needs for up to 36 months after the declared disaster. FEMA can connect communities with experienced mentors who provide support and lessons learned. There is no DTA requirement for a previous BRIC grant sub-application or award or an approved hazard mitigation plan. For more information on DTA, please review the Program Support Material.

Other Building Code Funding Opportunities
FEMA provides many building code-funding opportunities beyond BRIC. The following chart details the grant program’s name, who can apply and what potential eligible activities are available to help adopt or enforce building codes. For more information, click on the grant title to get more details.

NEHRP State
Assistance Grant
Program
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program PostFire Funding
Public Assistance
Program
Non-Disaster Disaster-Related Disaster-Related Disaster-Related Open To:

States and territories
determined to have
a high or very highrisk of earthquakes
(Individual State
Earthquake
Assistance) or Nonprofits and higher
State, territories and
tribal governments
submit on behalf of
subapplicants after
presidential major
disaster declaration.

State, territories and
tribal governments
affected by fires
that resulted in a
Fire Management
Assistance Grant
declaration on or after
October 5, 2018 with
Government or Private
Non-profits up to 180
days following the
disaster.

Please see DRRA
1206 flyer for more
details.
education institutes
(Multi-State and
National Earthquake
Assistance).
a FEMA-approved
mitigation plan.

Eligible Code Activities:

Update building
codes, zoning codes
and ordinances to
enhance seismic
safety
Post-Disaster Code
Enforcement
Building Code
Improvements:

Evaluate or implement
building codes
that reduce risk,
enhance existing
building codes to
incorporate more
current requirements
or higher standards,
develop professional
workforce capabilities.

Building Code
Administration,
Code Enforcement,
Floodplain
Management
Ordinance
Administration
and Enforcement,
Substantial Damage
Determinations
Other federal agencies including the Department of Energy and Department of Housing and Urban Development also have programs that support the adoption and implementation of codes.

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Code Adoption Checklists
Two adoption checklists are presented here to help inform those in charge of building code adoption of the general processes followed.

If you are involved in the local government, please reference the Building Code Adoption Checklist for Jurisdictions page. If you are involved in statewide building code adoption, please refer to the Statewide Building Code Adoption Checklist page.

Often, a jurisdiction’s authority to adopt building codes is dependent on the level of home-rule authority granted by the state to its political subdivisions. Broadly speaking, there are two general categories states fall into, although some may not fall into either category or may be a combination of both. Those categories are:
 Non-Home Rule: Jurisdictions do not inherently possess the authority to amend the state building code (if there is one) nor to adopt their own code but may do so if and only if the state has formally delegated such authority to them.
 Home Rule: Jurisdictions do not need the state to expressly grant them the authority to adopt a building code but instead inherently possess that authority. However, if the state has adopted and mandated a building code statewide, this may restrict the local jurisdiction’s ability to adopt a separate code or to amend the state’s code with local amendments and may even override a local building code previously adopted by the jurisdiction.  In states that adopt a statewide building code and follow a combination of the two rules, jurisdictions are permitted to modify the state code with local amendments applicable within their respective boundaries.
i Contact your office of legal counsel to learn more about your legal authority.

Did You Know?
Requiring current natural hazard-resistant codes—i.e., the IRC and IBC—could prevent roughly $14,000 in losses per building in areas where codes have not been updated in the past two decades, an $11 to $1 return on investment.
$14,000
losses prevented per building
$11 to $1
return on investment
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Building Code Adoption Checklist
for Jurisdictions
As noted in the ”Code Adoption Checklists” page, a jurisdiction’s ability to adopt building codes can vary. The following checklist provides a general overview of how local jurisdictions can go about adopting current, natural hazard-resistant building codes.

Recommended Adoption Checklist
If your state, tribe or territory follows Non-Home Rule exclusively, please visit here for information on your statewide building codes and who to contact for related questions.

Jurisdiction Code Adoption Checklist Checkbox

1. Determine if your jurisdiction has the legal authority to adopt its own codes.  If your jurisdiction has the legislative authority to adopt its own code, please proceed to step 2a.

If your state has adopted a code and your jurisdiction has the power to choose whether to adopt the state code, please proceed to step 2b.
2a. Reach out to your local International Code Council chapter or Government Relations Representative for help determining which I-Code editions should be adopted and enforced in your area. Chapter representatives can also help you determine if any modifications are necessary through formal amendment.

Remember, natural hazards are unpredictable and only getting stronger due to climate change. AHJs should consider above-model code legislation.

For additional information, sample code ordinances can be found here. 
2b. Decide whether you would like to adopt the code chosen by your state. Typically, the AHJ will release a public notice of intent and give the public an opportunity to review the proposed code and formally submit proposals for code amendments.

The proposals are voted on by a council composed of representative stakeholders such as government agencies, utility companies, professionals from the design and construction industry, builders and others. The approved amendments are then incorporated into a revised code, which gets voted on by the council in order to formally adopt. Amendments to remove or weaken the natural hazard-resistant provisions of the code should not be approved.
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Jurisdiction Code Adoption Checklist Checkbox

3. A group of representatives appointed by the governing body or administration should release a notice to the public describing the code.

The notice should state the following:
 The purpose of adopting a building code
 The name of the building code that will be adopted
 Stakeholders who support the adoption of this code
Consult your city, county or state attorney for the available options. 

4. Once the notice has been released, stakeholders may provide feedback and possible amendments. 

5. The representatives and other stakeholders involved should review all comments received and decide if they should be rejected or incorporated into the code. 

6. The code is formally voted on. 

7. Proceed to enforce the adopted and/or amended code within your jurisdiction.  For resources to help you adopt, check out the “Resources” section.

Local jurisdictions who adopt current building codes without weakening the natural hazardresistant provisions are safer and stronger against natural hazards. Building codes minimize the damage caused by hazards which results in fewer deaths, injuries and damage to the jurisdiction.

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Statewide Building Code Adoption
Checklist
As noted in the ”Code Adoption Checklists” page, each state has its own set of rules that determine how adopted building codes are followed within the state. There are two general processes a state follows when adopting a building code. Those are called legislative action and regulatory action.

Recommended Legislative Action Checklist
Legislative action is a process followed by states, tribes and territories when adopting a code.

Legislative Action Adoption Checklist Checkbox

1. A representative should present a bill for a new building code to be adopted in their state. 

2. The appropriate state legislature committee(s) should review the bill and determine if any adjustments need to be made. 
Although this might vary according to your jurisdiction’s processes, the Bill will be reviewed at a committee or subcommittee level, released from one or both committees and then get voted on by the house or senate and then cross over into the other chamber for their review, potential modification and vote.

3. Public hearings are conducted to allow for additional comments and feedback. 

4. Revisions are made based on comments received. 

5. The bill is voted on. Modifications should not weaken natural hazard-resistant provisions.

During this step, the opinions of many other stakeholders, including non-technical stakeholders, are considered. It is also determined whether modifications need to be made to the code.


6. If the bill is voted for, the code is adopted statewide.

A state department is designated as having responsibility for implementation, but roles for local governments may also be included.

Note: Codes are not always voted on and some states may require a final level of approval either by the Governor, their designee or the Legislature. 
When states, tribes and territories adopt current building codes without weakening the natural hazard-resistant provisions in them, buildings are better able to withstand the harsh impacts of natural hazards. Strong buildings keep state residents safer as well as reduce financial losses from any damage incurred.
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Recommended Regulatory Action Checklist
When codes are adopted through regulatory action, the state usually asks a group of stakeholders or interested parties to be in charge of carrying out the adoption process. The process is set up through a prior legislative action providing direction to the responsible agency, potentially including a timeline for updates.

Regulatory Action Adoption Checklist Checkbox

1. The representatives should release a notice to stakeholders that describes the code and the intent to update the code.

The notice must state the following:
 The purpose of adopting a building code
 The name of the building code that will be adopted
 Stakeholders who support the adoption of this code


2. Once the notice has been released, the public may provide feedback or propose amendments. 

3. The representatives and other stakeholders involved should review all comments received and decide if they should be rejected or incorporated into the code. 

4. The code is formally voted on by those that the state requires to be involved in this process. 

5. If the bill passes, the code can be implemented.

Note: Some states may require a final level of approval either by the Governor, their designee or the Legislature.
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Code Enforcement Process
How Building Code Enforcement Works
After a community adopts codes, it is the AHJ’s responsibility to ensure that the construction of new buildings and the repair, alteration and addition of existing buildings is carried out in compliance with the adopted codes. Professionals such as building officials and building inspectors help communities safeguard the well-being of their citizens through proper code enforcement.

Who Enforces Building Codes?
The following position types enforce the adopted building code ordinance at the direction of their AHJ:

Building Code Official: An officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the code, or a duly authorized representative such as a building, zoning, planning, fire or floodplain management official.

Building Plans Examiner: A Building Plans Examiner is part of the building code professional team responsible for reviewing submitted plans to determine if they meet the requirements of the comprehensive building code package that their jurisdiction has adopted. They issue the Permit for Construction.

Building Inspector: A building inspector is part of the building code professional team who reviews plans and visits construction sites to ensure the project is being constructed in accordance with approved set of plans. They issue the final Certificate of Occupancy.

Enforcement through Permitting

1. A developer, designer, owner or contractor submits an application for a permit to construct, repair or remodel a building or change a building’s use.

2. Building code officials/inspectors or their designees will process the application and review the plans prior to issuing any permits. Note:
several revisions to the plan may be required before a permit is processed and issued.

3. A permit is issued per the community’s adopted codes and based on the approved set of plans.

Note: A community may have additional requirements in approving a permit, including planning and zoning.

4. At set milestones during construction, the Building Code Official conducts inspections to ensure compliance with the adopted building in accordance with approved sets of plans.

Where and How We Build:

Watch FEMA’s webinar on how land use
and building codes interact to increase
resiliency.

Stay Connected!
Sign up for notifications on new
and upcoming enforcement-related
resources from FEMA!
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5. A Certificate of Occupancy is issued when the Building Code Official is satisfied all requirements have been met and occupants can move into the building.

6. The International Property Maintenance Code or an equivalent may prompt future safety inspections.

Throughout this process, Building Code Officials are responsible for:
a. Keeping official records such as permit applications, approved sets of plans, permits, fees, inspections, notices and issued orders.
b. Interpreting the codes’ application.
c. Requiring corrections to bring the building into compliance with the code if issues are identified.
d. Other duties identified in the community’s adopted codes.

For more information, visit ICC’s Bring on Building Safety: Code Enforcement Explained.

Post-Disaster Assistance for Building Code Administration and Enforcement The FEMA Public Assistance Program can reimburse eligible building code administration and enforcement activities that occur up to 180 days after a major disaster declaration.

For more information, visit:
 FEMA Policy FP 204-079-01
 Applying for Building Code Administration and Enforcement Reimbursement through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program Flyer
 DRRA 1206 Frequently Asked Questions Vol 1
 DRRA 1206 Frequently Asked Questions Vol 2
Building Engineers by Scott Blake
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Resources
Benefits of Building Codes
Building Codes Save
This publication provides readers with information on the financial losses avoided through the adoption of natural hazard-resistant building codes.

Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves Report
This report provides an analysis of the cost-effectiveness of mitigation efforts such as building code adoption and retrofitting.

Resilient Building Codes Toolkit
This publication’s intent is to bring transparency and clarity to building codes, especially with respect to resilience.

FEMA Grant Information
FEMA Grants
This page provides information on the types of available grants and how eligible applicants can obtain them.

FEMA Building Science
FEMA Building Codes Strategy
This page contains information on FEMA’s strategy to organize and prioritize activities to advance the adoption and enforcement of hazard-resistant building codes and standards for FEMA programs.

Building Science Resource Library
This page contains all of FEMA’s natural hazard-specific guidance that focuses on creating natural hazard-resistant communities.

Building Code Documents
This page contains building code documents, which provide guidance on the natural hazardresistant provisions in the building codes for property owners, engineers, design professionals, building code officials and the general public.

Seismic Building Codes
This page includes nuanced information on seismic building codes as well as relevant resources.

Building Science Training
This page lists a variety of training courses designed to help users obtain the knowledge, tools, and support they need to plan and implement mitigation strategies that involve building science. 27 BUILDING CODES ADOPTION PLAYBOOK
Acknowledgments
FEMA would like to acknowledge the contributions of the following persons to the Building Codes Adoption Playbook:

Project Management
Juan Nieves, Project Officer, FEMA
Christina Aronson, PE, SE, mASCE, FEMA
Shane Crawford, PhD, FEMA
Larissa L. Santoro, LEED AP, FEMA
Gregory Wilson, CFM, FEMA
Authors
Annie Laukaitis, Gemini Tech Services, LLC.

Madeleine Stallworth, Gemini Tech Services, LLC.

Darieus Zagara II, Creative Engagement Solutions, LLC.

Design
Steph Brendel, Gemini Tech Services, LLC.

Christina Zagara, Creative Engagement Solutions, LLC.

Review Panel
Charles Baker, FEMA
Dan Bass, RA, CFM, FEMA
Bill Blanton, CFM, FEMA
Michelle Buckley, FEMA
Rafael Canizares, FEMA
Zach Corcoran, J.D., Stantec Inc.

Alexis Eshleman, FEMA
Julie Furr, PE, SECB, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.

Andrew Herseth, PE, SE, FEMA
John Ingargiola, CBO, CFM, FEMA
Ed Laatsch, PE, FEMA
Sharon Magorien, FEMA
Mike Mahoney, FEMA
Brian Metzger, USFA
Maher Mirza, FEMA
Stephen Mitchell, CBO, CFM, S. Mitchell & Associates Consulting David Ratté, PE, FEMA
Pataya Scott, PhD, EIT, FEMA
Dale K. Thomure, Verisk
Mai Tong, PhD, FEMA
Jonathan Westcott, PE, FEMA
Mariam Yousuf, EIT, CFM, FEMA
And the International Code Council
28 BUILDING CODES ADOPTION PLAYBOOK
There are many additional safety code requirements in the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) that are not part of the 2019 California Residential Code (CRC). To adopt the ISPSC is to expand the safety protection of residential pool and spa users. Here is what’s missing in the 2019 CRC and included in the 2021 ISPSC:

Additional Safety Protection:
• ISPSC Chapter 2 includes 90+ definitions related to new and existing swimming pools and spas not covered by CRC
Appendix V.
• ISPSC Chapter 7 regulates onground storable residential pools. Its purpose is to regulate the unique features of onground pools including but not limited to, safety, floor slopes, ladders, stairs, decks, circulation systems and signs. • ISPSC Chapter 8 regulates the design and construction of permanent inground residential pools. Features such as
steps, diving water envelopes, diving equipment, slides, floor slopes, underwater benches and circulation systems are
addressed with detailed requirements and restrictions.
• ISPSC Chapter 9 regulates the design and construction of permanently installed residential spas to provide for a safe spa experience for the user. • ISPSC Chapter 10 regulates portable residential spas and exercise spas (factory built portable hot tubs) requiring them to be listed and labeled to standards applicable to those products.
• ISPSC Chapter 11 lists referenced standards. The ISPSC includes numerous references to documents that are used to regulate materials and methods of construction.

FEMA:
• According to the FEMA 2022 Building Code Adoption Tracking for Region 9, California lost points during the BCEGS, for not adopting the provisions in the ISPSC with the adoption of the IRC.

Note that the California Residential Code does not adopt Section R326.1 which requires, via application of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, swimming pools in coastal high-hazard areas to conform to ASCE 24.

Reasons to Adopt the 2021 International
Swimming Pool and Spa Code® in California
2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
® in California
In addition, Appendix V of the California Residential Code does not address the following Safety Requirements:

1. Piping, fittings and components (ISPSC Section 302.3). Piping and fitting requirements NSF 14 provides for a certain level of quality for those items so that they will not structurally fail under the intended service conditions, not impart harmful chemicals to the water in the pool or spa and will properly fit with other listed and labeled components. Where pipe, fittings, components, plastic jets and outlets are part of portable residential spas and portable residential exercise spas listed and labeled to UL 1563 or CSA C22.2 No. 218.1, the quality of the items are controlled, as necessary, by those standards.

2. Decks (ISPSC Section 306). The provisions of this section are to prevent slip, trip and fall accidents. Decks around residential pools and spas must be sloped to drain excess water.

Puddles of water deeper than ⅛ inch (3.2 mm) are a slip hazard. The maximum slope of a deck other than a wood deck cannot be more than ½ inch per foot (1 mm per 24 mm) because an excessively sloped wet surface is also a slip hazard. The slope of wood and wood/plastic decks must be held to not greater than ¼ inch per foot (1 mm per 48 mm), as these surfaces are considerably “slicker” than decks of other material.

3. Waterline (ISPSC Section 308.4). The design waterline (defined in ISPSC Chapter 2) must be held to close tolerances so that skimmers and gutters function as designed and water depths around the perimeter are consistent.

4. Treatment and circulation system equipment (ISPSC Section 309.2). The requirement for treatment and circulation equipment to be listed and labeled to NSF 50 provides for a level of quality suitable for the intended use.

5. General and Structural Design (ISPSC Section 307 & 802). These sections reference safety requirements for Munsell color values and the International Residential Code (IRC) for glazing in hazardous locations and for roofs and canopies over pools and spas.

6. Diving Board and Diving Water Envelopes (ISPSC Section 804). To avoid a traumatic diving injury from a designated diving board location, a minimum diving water envelope is required in accordance with ISPSC Table 804.1. Requirements for manufactured and fabricated diving equipment and its placement for residential pools are found in ISPSC Section 808.

7. Offset Safety Ledge (ISPSC Section 806). When offset ledges are provided in a pool for standing or walking along the walls of a pool, especially in the deep end for tiring swimmers, maximum widths are prescribed in ISPSC Section 806.

8. Pool Floors and Slopes (ISPSC Section 807). Shallow end entry towards the deep end is required to be transitioned with a gradual slope to alert swimmers of entering deeper water.

9. Special Features (ISPSC Section 809). ISPSC Section 809 covers safe installation of pool slides, a means of exit from the deep end of a pool when the deep area of the pool exceeds 5 feet, and pool stair tread and riser dimensions.

10. Turnover Rate (ISPSC Section 810). The circulation system equipment is required to be sized to provide a turnover of the pool water not less than once every 12 hours plus the system needs to be designed to provide the required turnover rate based on the manufacturer’s flow rate of the filter, with a clean media condition of the filter. Turnover at least once every 12 hours is essential to maintaining water clarity and healthy water.

11. Safety Features (ISPSC Section 811). A rope and float assembly are required on the shallow side slope of a slope break to indicate approaching a significant change in slope which might create a slip hazard into deeper water.

For more information please contact:

Rich Anderson, Director PMG
Technical Resources:
1-888-422-7233 ext. 6245
Susan Dowty, Government
Relations Manager:
1-888-422-7233, x3111
2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
® in California
Single-family Buildings
What’s Changed in 2022 Ace
Resources
Title 24, Part 6
Fact Sheet
2022 ENERGY CODE
What Does this Fact Sheet Cover?
This fact sheet describes changes made to the 2019 Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code or Title 24, Part 6) and incorporated in the 2022 Energy Code for single-family residential buildings.

The 2022 Energy Code now classifies these buildings as belonging to the single-family residential buildings:
•Single-family dwellings
•Duplexes
•Townhomes of any size
•Accessory dwelling units
In the 2019 Energy Code, multifamily buildings with one to three stories (low rise) were grouped in the same code sections as single-family buildings. The 2022 Energy Code reorganizes low-rise and high-rise multifamily buildings into one building type and moves requirements for multifamily buildings to their own subchapters (Subchapters 10-12).

Table of Contents
Why Did the Energy Code Change.................................................................. 2 Mechanical Systems....................................................................................... 3 Envelope......................................................................................................... 14 Photovoltaic and Battery Systems and Solar, Electric and Battery Ready... 18 Lighting .......................................................................................................... 22 For More Information..................................................................................... 26 2022 Title 24, Part 6 - Single-family Buildings: What’s Changed in 2022 Page 1 of 26 When & How to Use this Fact Sheet
Use this fact sheet if you need to examine the language of the Energy Code for single-family residential buildings.
• Energy Code changes are organized by building feature. • Each building feature section includes explanatory notes on all applicable sections.
• When language has been added or substantially revised, the intent of the language of the 2022 Energy Code is included.
• Notes are provided as needed.
• For a summary, refer to the Single-family Buildings: What’s New in 2022 fact sheet (coming soon).
• To review Energy Code updates for other occupancy types, refer to these fact sheets: Multifamily Buildings: What’s Changed in 2022 (coming soon) and Nonresidential Buildings: What’s Changed in 2022 (coming soon). 2022 Title 24, Part 6 - Single-family Buildings: What’s Changed in 2022 Page 2 of 26 Why Did the Energy Code Change?
The 2022 Energy Code is an important part of California’s work to reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change. The Energy Code is updated every three years with the mandate to increase building energy efficiency while staying cost-effective for building owners over the lifespan of a building.

Increases in energy efficiency and on-site generation:
• Reduce utility bills
• Improve indoor comfort and air quality
• Increase market value
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)
The California Energy Commission (CEC) estimates that over 30 years the 2022 Energy Code will provide $1.5 billion in consumer benefits and reduce 10 million metric tons of GHGs – equivalent to taking nearly 2.2 million cars off the road for a year.

For single-family homes, the CEC estimates that the 2022 Energy Code change from using natural gas furnaces to electric heat pumps to heat new homes for most climate zones reduce net CO2 emissions by 16,230 mTon/yr compared to the 2019 Energy Code, the equivalent of taking 3,641 gas cars off the road each year.

California is aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) while creating an energy system that is resilient to climate risks, spurring innovation and a low-carbon
transition nationally and internationally. California’s climate goals are among the most ambitious in the country.

GHG Emission Reduction Goals
Assembly Bill 32:
1990 levels by 2020
Senate Bill 32:
40% below 1990 levels by 2030
Executive Order S-3-05:
80% below 1990 levels by 2050
This can be achieved through a variety of measures, such as incremental steps toward “carbon neutral” buildings, and timely balancing of onsite energy production and
consumption in support of a healthy, stable grid. The Energy Code is designed to support reaching these goals.

Learn more here: https://www.energy.ca.gov/data-reports/ reports/building-decarbonization-assessment

DECARBONIZATION GOALS
• Increases on-site renewable energy generation from solar • Increases electric load flexibility to support grid reliability • Reduces emissions from newly constructed buildings
• Reduces air pollution for improved public health
• Encourages adoption of environmentally beneficial
efficient electric technologies
BENEFITS OF THE 2022 ENERGY CODE

ACROSS ALL BUILDING TYPES
Table of Contents • Why Did the Energy Code Change? • Mechanical Systems • Envelope • PV/Battery Systems & Solar/Electric/Battery Ready • Lighting • For More Information 2022 ENERGY CODE: NEW MAJOR REVISION
Table of Contents • Why Did the Energy Code Change? • Mechanical Systems • Envelope • PV/Battery Systems & Solar/Electric/Battery Ready • Lighting • For More Information 2022 Title 24, Part 6 - Single-family Buildings: What’s Changed in 2022 Page 3 of 26 Mechanical Systems: Single-family Buildings
Building
Application
Mandatory
Prescriptive
Subchapter 8
(§§140.0-9)
Performance
Subchapter 8
(§150.1)
Additions
Alterations
Subchapter 9
(§150.2)
All Occupancy Reference Appendices
Subchapters 1-2
(§§100.0-110.12)
Residential
Occupancy
Subchapter 7
(§150.0)
General §§100.0, 100.1-2,
110.0-1 §150.0
§§150.1(a), 150.1(c) §§150.1(a)-(b)
§§150.2(a)-(b)
JA1 Definitions,
JA2 Weather/Climate
JA3 TDV
Heating, Ventilation and
Air Conditioning (HVAC)
(conditioned spaces)
§§110.2, 110.5 §§150.0(h)-(j), 150.0(m),
150.0(o)
RA1 HERS Refrigerant Charge
RA2 HERS Procedures
RA3 HERS Test Protocols
RA4.4 Water Heating Special Measures
JA13 HPWH Demand Management Water Heating §110.3 §§150.0(j), 150.0(n) Pool and Spa §§110.4-5 §150.0(p) N/A N/A N/A
Level of
Change Section Subtitle & Notes Mandatory Change Summaries Title 24, Part 1 Subchapter 10 – ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (CEC) Section 10-103 – PERMIT, CERTIFICATE, INFORMATIONAL, AND ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNERS, INSTALLERS, BUILDERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND SUPPLIERS Revised
10-103(b)4A Ventilation Information Enforcement agency to confirm that at occupancy the homeowner, building owner or building maintenance crew is provided with instructions for proper operation and maintenance of all local exhaust system(s), such as occupant-controlled kitchen range hood and bathroom exhaust fans, in addition to whole-building ventilation systems.

Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 1 – ALL OCCUPANCIES – GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 100.0 – SCOPE
Revised
100.0 Scope Multifamily building standards are moved from the subchapters on low-rise residential buildings to new subchapters devoted to multifamily buildings.

The group of buildings that was previously called low-rise residential is now called single-family and includes duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), in addition to single-family homes. 2022 ENERGY CODE: NEW MAJOR REVISION
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New
100.1(b) AHAM is the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.

AHAM HRH-2 is the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers document titled “Residential Kitchen Range Hood Performance Test Procedures” 2020 (AHAM HRH-2).

AHAM RKRH-CPPG is the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers document titled “Residential Kitchen Range Hood Certification Program Procedural Guide” 2020 (version 3).

New
Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio (CEER) is the ratio of net cooling capacity (in Btu/hr) to total rate of electrical energy input (in watts) of a cooling system under designated operating conditions, including standby mode, as determined using the applicable test method in the Appliance Efficiency Regulations.

New
Drain Water Heat Recovery (DWHR) is a system that recovers heat from effluent in waste piping and uses it to preheat water in a domestic or service water heating system in order to reduce water heating energy usage.

New
Dual-fuel Heat Pump is an electric heat pump with gas furnace supplemental heat that alternates between the two fuel sources.

New
Dwelling Unit, Junior Accessory (JADU) is a dwelling unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within an existing single family building. A JADU includes a kitchen, a separate entrance from the main entrance to the building, and an interior entry to the main living area. A JADU may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing single family building.

New
Energy Efficiency Ratio 2 (EER2) is the EER metric for residential central air conditioners effective January 1, 2023, as created by the U.S. Department of Energy “ISSUANCE 2016-11-30 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, Final Rule.”

New
Enthalpy Recovery Ratio (ERR) is a ratio of the change in enthalpy of the outdoor air supply to the difference in enthalpy between the entering supply airflow and the entering exhaust airflow, with no adjustment to account for that portion of the psychometric change in the leaving supply airflow that is the result of leakage of entering exhaust airflow rather than exchange of heat or moisture between the airstreams.

New
Heating Seasonal Performance Factor 2 (HSPF2) is the HSPF metric for residential central heat pumps effective January 1, 2023, as created by the U.S. Department of Energy “ISSUANCE 2016-11-30 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, Final Rule.”

New
Net Sensible Coefficient of Performance (COP) is defined by AHRI 1360 and includes all indoor unit power and air-cooled condenser/condensing unit power for air-cooled units and includes all indoor unit power and the power allowance for pump and heat rejection as described in the Heat Rejection/Cooling Fluid Standard Rating Conditions table of AHRI 1360 for water, glycol, and chilled water units.

New
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2 (SEER2) is the SEER metric for residential central air conditioners and heat pumps effective January 1, 2023, as created by the U.S. Department of Energy “ISSUANCE 2016-11-30 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, Final Rule.”
Level of
Change Section Subtitle & Notes Mandatory Change Summaries 2022 ENERGY CODE: NEW MAJOR REVISION
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Change Section Subtitle & Notes Mandatory Change Summaries Section 100.1 – DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION (continued)

New
100.1(b) Sensible Energy Recovery Ratio is a ratio of the change in the dry-bulb temperature of the outdoor air supply to the difference in dry-bulb temperature between the outdoor air and entering exhaust airflow, with no adjustment to account for that portion of the dry-bulb temperature change in the leaving supply airflow that is the result of leakage of entering exhaust airflow rather than heat exchange between the airstreams.

Revised
Single-family Building is any of the following: a residential building of Occupancy Group R-3 with two or less dwelling units, a building of Occupancy Group R-3, other than a multifamily building or hotel/motel building, a townhouse, a building of Occupancy Group R-3.1, or a building of Occupancy Group U when located on a residential site.

Revised
Single Zone System is an air distribution system that supplies air to one thermal zone controlled by a single thermostat.

Revised
Space-conditioning System is a system that provides mechanical heating, or mechanical cooling within or associated with conditioned spaces in a building, and may incorporate use of components such as chillers/compressors, fluid distribution systems (e.g., air ducts, water piping, refrigerant piping), pumps, air handlers, cooling and heating coils, air or water cooled condensers, economizers, terminal units, and associated controls.

New
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of a water heater is a measure of overall water heater efficiency, as determined using the applicable test method in the Appliance Efficiency Regulations.

Revised
Ventilation System, Central Fan Integrated (CFI) is a ventilation system configuration in which the ventilation ductwork is connected to the duct system of a dwelling unit space conditioning system to enable distribution of ventilation air to the dwelling unit while the space conditioning system air handling unit is operating.

Section 100.2 – CALCULATION OF TIME DEPENDENT VALUATION (TDV) ENERGY: No change 2022 ENERGY CODE: NEW MAJOR REVISION
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Change Section Subtitle & Notes Mandatory Change Summaries Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 2 – ALL OCCUPANCIES – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MANUFACTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION

OF SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING COMPONENTS
Section 110.0 –SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT – GENERAL: No change Section 110.1 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLIANCES: No change Section 110.2 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SPACE-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT Minor 110.2(a) Revised Efficiency Tables Updated efficiencies on tables include:
• 110.2-A Air Conditioners and Condensing Units
• 110.2-B Heat Pumps
• 110.2-E Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps • 110.2-F (formerly 110.2-G) Heat Rejection Equipment
• 110.2-H (formerly 110.2-I) Electrically Operated Variable Refrigerant Flow Air-to-Air and Applied Heat Pumps • 110.2-I (formerly 110.2-J) Warm-Air Furnaces and Combination Warm-Air Furnaces/Air-Conditioning Units • 110.2-J (formerly 110.2-K) Gas and Oil-Fired Boilers

New
New efficiencies on tables include:
• 110.2-K DX-DOAS Units, Single Package and Remote Condenser • 110.2-N Heat Pump and Heat Recovery Chillers
Section 110.3 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE WATER-HEATING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT: Minor changes Section 110.4 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR POOL AND SPA SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT: Minor changes Section 110.5 – NATURAL GAS CENTRAL FURNACES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, POOL AND SPA HEATERS, AND FIREPLACES: PILOT LIGHTS PROHIBITED: No change Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 7 – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS – MANDATORY FEATURES AND DEVICES Section 150.0 – MANDATORY FEATURES AND DEVICES
No Change 150.0(e) Installation of Fireplaces,
Decorative Gas Appliances
and Gas Logs
No change
No Change 150.0(h) Space-conditioning Equipment No change No Change 150.0(i) Thermostats No change
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Change Section Subtitle & Notes Mandatory Change Summaries Section 150.0 – MANDATORY FEATURES AND DEVICES (continued) Revised
150.0(j) Insulation for Piping and Tanks Storage Tank Insulation: REMOVED

1. Water Piping, Solar Water-heating System Piping and Space-conditioning System Line Insulation Thickness and Conductivity: All domestic hot water piping must be insulated as specified in §609.11 of the California Plumbing Code. There is no longer any specific language related to minimum pipe insulation as required specifically for Title 24, Part 6, except that the piping of space-conditioning systems, solar water-heating system collector loop and distribution piping of steam and hydronic heating system must meet requirements of §120.3(c).

Exceptions: 1-4: No change

2. Insulation Protection: No change
Revised
150.0(m) Air Distribution and Ventilation System Ducts, Plenums and Fans

1. California Mechanical Code Compliance:

A. Meeting California Mechanical Code: No change
B. Insulation: Supply and return air ducts and plenums of space heating and cooling must have either ≥R-6 or higher insulation except when a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater verifies that the ducts are entirely below a ceiling that separates occupied conditioned space from attic space with no penetrations to unconditioned space and are draft stopped per the California Fire Code using materials compliant with the California Mechanical Code to prevent air infiltration into the cavity.

C-E. No change
2- 10. No change

11. Duct System Sealing and Leakage Testing: Air leakage is now based on air handler airflow. It is no longer based on nominal system air handler airflow.

12. Air Filtration:

A. MERV-13 Air Filter Requirements: It is clarified that makeup supply-only ventilation air systems are also subject to the MERV-13 air filter requirements.

B. System Design and Installation: Filters and grilles now are required to use gaskets, sealing or other means to close gaps around the inserted filter in order to prevent air from bypassing the filter.

C-E. No change

13. Space-conditioning System Airflow Rate and Fan Efficacy: No change 2022 ENERGY CODE: NEW MAJOR REVISION
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Change Section Subtitle & Notes Mandatory Change Summaries Section 150.0 – MANDATORY FEATURES AND DEVICES (continued) Revised
150.0(n) Water-heating System
New requirements are added
when gas water heaters are
installed to support future heat
pump water heater installation.

1. When a gas or propane water heater is used, a space at least 2.5 ft x 2.5 ft x 7 ft tall for a future heat pump water heater (HPWH) is required meeting either of the requirements below (meeting all applicable California Electrical Code requirements):

A. If the HPWH space is within 3 ft of the installed water heater, the following are required:
i. A dedicated, 125-volt, 20-amp electrical receptacle that is connected to the electric panel with a 120/240-volt 3 conductor, 10-AWG copper branch circuit within 3 ft of the water heater
ii. Labeling both ends of the unused conductor “Spare” and isolating them electrically iii. A reserved single pole circuit breaker space in the electrical panel adjacent to the circuit breaker for the branch circuit in i above and label it “Future 240V Use”
iv. A condensate drain that is no more than 2 inches higher than the base allowing for natural draining B. If the HPWH space is >3 ft from the installed water heater, the following are required:
i. A dedicated, 240-volt branch circuit rated at 30 amps minimum installed within 3 ft of the space labeled as “240V ready” ii. Reserved space in the main electrical service panel to allow for the installation of a double pole circuit breaker permanently labeled “For Future 240V use”
iii. Dedicated cold water supply to (or cold water supply running through) the HPWH space before it serves the installed water heater iv. Hot water supply from the installed water heater that is routed to the HPWH space before serving any fixtures v. Hot and cold water supply that are exposed and readily accessible for future HPWH vi. A condensate drain that is no more than 2 inches higher than the base allowing for natural draining 2- 4. No change
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Change Section Subtitle & Notes Mandatory Change Summaries Revised
150.0(o) Requirements for Ventilation
and Indoor Air Quality
ASHRAE 62.2 requirements and
tables are now included in the
Energy Code (not just referenced),
which adds new code sections
and tables to support compliance
to these requirements.

There are new airflow ventilation
and verification requirements
for kitchen hoods dependent
upon whether a range is run by
electricity or natural gas.

New minimum efficacy and
verification requirements apply
for heat recovery ventilation and
energy recovery ventilation fan
systems, when used.

1. Amendments to ASHRAE 62.2 requirements:

A. Window Operation: No change
B. Central Fan Integrated (CFI) Ventilation Systems: These systems must not be continuous when used for whole-building ventilation. They must use a motorized outdoor air damper, meet damper control requirements and meet available ventilation demands independently from comfort conditioning.

C. Whole-dwelling Unit Mechanical Ventilation for Single-family Detached and Townhouses: No change D. Air Filtration: No change
E-F. “RESERVED:” Multifamily standards are moved to §160.2(b).

G. Local Mechanical Exhaust: ASHRAE 62.2 requirements are now spelled out. In new requirements for local kitchen exhaust, capture efficiency for demand-controlled kitchen hoods may be used to show compliance or provide a minimum airflow. Capture efficiency requirements differ based on whether the hood is over an electric or natural gas range. See Tables 150.0-E and G. v. Additional verification is required depending on which method is used for compliance:
a. The captured efficiency rating used requires installing a product listed by the CEC and tested airflow rates. A HERS Rater must verify airflow and certified product listing if this method is used.
b. The system BOTH meets the requirements of Table 150.0-H AND is eligible. An eligible system has total duct length ≤25 ft, with three or fewer elbows and an exterior termination fitting hydraulic diameter that is greater than the duct diameter but not less than the hydraulic diameter of the fan outlet. HERS verification is required for this method.

H. Airflow Measurement of Whole-dwelling Unit Ventilation: This airflow must be tested per Residential Appendix RA3.7. Balanced ventilation airflow is the average of the supply and exhaust fan flows.

I. Sound Ratings for Whole-dwelling Unit Ventilation Systems: Per ASHRAE 62.2 §7.2, the required sound rates are determined by the airflow measurement required in §150.0(o)1C.

J. Label for Whole-dwelling Unit Ventilation System ON/OFF Control: The manual ON/OFF control for whole-building ventilation must be labeled with this message or the equivalent: “This switch controls the indoor air quality ventilation for the home. Leave switch in the “on” position at all times unless the outdoor air quality is very poor.” K. Combustion Air and Compensating Outdoor Air or Makeup Air: The California Mechanical Code, Chapter 7, Combustion Air must be used along with ASHRAE 62.2 §6.4 (Combustion and Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances).

2. Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing: Changes include new vented kitchen hood requirements and new language in which heat recovery ventilation (HRV) and energy recovery ventilation (ERV) must have a fan efficacy of ≤1.0 W/CFM verified by a HERS Rater per Residential Appendix RA3.7.4.4.

Minor 150.0(p) Pool Systems and Equipment
Installation
Minor changes

New
150.0(t) Heat Pump Space Heater
Ready
If a natural or propane gas furnace is installed:

1. A dedicated, 240-volt branch circuit rated at 30 amps minimum must be installed within 3 ft of the installed furnace, accessible to the furnace with no obstructions and labeled “240V ready.”

2. The main electrical service panel must have a reserved space to allow for the installation of a double pole circuit breaker that is permanently labeled “For Future 240V use.”
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Revised
150.1(b)1 Newly Constructed Buildings Energy design rating (EDR) scores now include source energy AND time-dependent valuation (TDV) accounting for both the Energy Efficiency Design Rating and the Solar Electric Generation and Demand Flexibility Design Rating. The Proposed Building must separately comply with the Source Energy Design Rating, Energy Efficiency Design Rating and the Total Energy Design Rating.

Revised
150.1(b) Performance Standards: Field
Verification
i. EER/EER2/SEER/SEER2/CEER/HSPF/HSPF2 Rating
ii. A variable capacity heat pump (VCHP) compliance option is added that applies to mini ductless and ducted direct expansion (DX) meeting the installation requirements of Residential Appendix RA3.4.4.3 when using this as a Performance credit. (The 2019 Energy Code included this as a compliance option after code language was adopted.)
iii-ix No change
Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 8 – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS – PERFORMANCE AND PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE APPROACHES Section 150.1 – PERFORMANCE AND PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE APPROACHES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS No Change 150.1(a) Basic Requirements No change
Revised
150.1(c)6 Heating System Type
New Prescriptive space-heating
heat pump HVAC equipment
requirements are added.

Climate Zones 3, 4, 13 and 14 are now Prescriptively required to use a heat pump system or to pursue the Performance Approach. Otherwise, there are no changes.

No Change 150.1(c)7 Space Heating and Space
Cooling
No change
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150.1(c)8 Domestic Water-heating
Systems
New Prescriptive heat pump
domestic hot water equipment
requirements are added.

Unless the Performance Method is used, a water heater must be one of the following:

A. In all Climate Zones: One 240-volt heat pump water heater with a storage tank installed in the garage or conditioned space AND i. In Climate Zones 1 and 16 only: HERS-verified compact hot water distribution AND ii. In Climate Zone 16 only: HERS-verified drain water heat recovery system B. In all Climate Zones: One 240-volt, NEEA Tier 3 or greater heat pump water heater installed AND in Climate Zone 16 only: HERS-verified drain water heat recovery system with a storage tank installed in the garage or conditioned space C. In all Climate Zones: One solar water-heating system, with an annual solar saving fraction of 0.7 or greater, with electric backup and HERS-verified per Residential Appendix RA4
EXCEPTIONS:

1. In Climate Zones 3, 4, 13 and 14 only: Tankless gas or propane instantaneous water heater with an input of ≤200,000 Btuh (no storage tank allowed) when space-heating system is a heat pump per §150.1(c)6

2. In all Climate Zones in new dwelling units with a conditioned floor area of ≤500 ft²: an instantaneous electric resistance water heater installed with point-of-use distribution per the design and installation requirements of Residential Appendix 4.4.5

3. In all Climate Zones: One 120-volt heat pump water heater for a new one bedroom or studio dwelling unit No Change 150.1(c)9 Space-conditioning
Distribution Systems
No change
Revised
150.1(c)10 Central Fan Integrated
Ventilation Systems
Be aware of the new Mandatory
requirements for central fan
integrated ventilation systems
§150.0(o)1B.

Small duct, high-velocity air-handling units must have a HERS-verified 0.62 W/CFM or better airflow rate and fan efficacy. For all other equipment types, requirements stay the same: gas furnaces 0.45 W/CFM or better, and non-gas-fueled air-handling units 0.58 W/CFM or better.

Revised
150.1(c)12 Ventilation Cooling There is a new exception to ventilation cooling for new dwelling units with a conditioned floor area of ≤500 ft².

No Change 150.1(c)13 HVAC System Bypass Ducts No change 2022 ENERGY CODE: NEW MAJOR REVISION
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Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 9 – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS – ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Section 150.2 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Revised
150.2(a) Additions EXCEPTIONS:

1. IAQ exception for additions ≤ 1,000 ft² REMOVED but still is an exception per 150.2(a)1Cia1. 1-3. Formerly numbered 2-4, and there is no change except the numbering.

4. When any length of new ducting is added to a distribution system, HERS duct testing requirements for altered distribution systems per §150.2(b)1Di and ii now are required. (Formerly, HERS verification was required when adding >40 ft of new ducting.) 5-6. No change

7. New or replacement space heating systems serving Additions may be heat pump or gas heating systems.

Revised
150.2(a)1C Mechanical Ventilation for
Indoor Air Quality
• There is a new exception to whole-building ventilation of §§150.0(o)1C, E and F for detached junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs). • It is clarified that applicable local exhaust fan requirements of §§150.0(o)1G and 150.0(o)2 apply for Additions.

Revised
150.2(a)1D Water Heater When a second water heater is installed as part of an Addition, one of the following types of water heaters must be installed:
i. A single heat pump water heater with storage tank on R-10 and not located outside with communication interface per 110.12(a) or ANSI/CTA-2045-B communication port OR
ii. A single NEEA Tier 3 or greater heat pump water heater OR iii. A gas or propane instantaneous water heater with input < 200,000 Btuh with no storage tank OR iv. When an Addition is <500 ft2
, an instantaneous electric resistance point-of-use water heater is allowed with HERS-verified point-of-use per Reference Residential Appendix RA4.4.5 OR
v. When approved by the CEC Executive Director as not using more energy than specified above Revised
150.2(a)2 Performance Approach • There is a new exception to whole-building ventilation of §§150.0(o)1C, E and F for JADUs. • It is clarified that applicable local exhaust fan requirements of §§150.0(o)1G and 150.0(o)2 apply to Additions.

Revised
150.2(b)1C Entirely New/Complete
Replacement Spaceconditioning Systems
When replacing all components of an HVAC system (indoor unit, outdoor unit, packaged unit and ducting and distribution), all of the requirements that apply to new homes apply to a new or complete replacement HVAC scope of work per §150.0(h) (Equipment efficiency), §150.0(i) (Thermostats), §§150.0(j)1 and 2 (Pipe Insulation), §§150.0(m)1-10 and 12-13 (Air-Distribution and Ventilation System Ducts, Plenums and Fans), §150.2(b)1D (Duct Leakage), §150.1(c)7 (Heating and Cooling Systems), §150.2(b)1G (Altered Space Heating System) and Table 150.2-A.

Revised
150.2(b)1D Altered Duct Systems: Duct
Sealing
New ceiling insulation
requirements apply when altering
ducts if air handler or ducts are in
a vented attic.
• When >25 ft of new ducting is added to a distribution system, HERS duct testing requirements for altered distribution systems now apply. (Formerly, HERS verification was required when adding >40 ft of new ducting.) • Change to Table 150.2-A Duct Insulation R-Value: Climate Zones 3 and 5-7 require R-6 insulation; Climate Zones 1, 2, 4 and 8-16 require R-8 insulation.
• If the air handler and ducts are in a vented attic, then §150.2(b)1J applies, requiring ceiling insulation. • Extended ducts added to an existing system have new HERS duct testing leakage rate requirements of 10% (formerly 15%) and 7% (formerly 10%) for HERS-measured duct leakage to the outside.

Revised
150.2(b)1E Altered Space-conditioning
System: Duct Sealing
Altered HVAC systems with ducting have new HERS duct testing leakage rate requirements of 10% (formerly 15%) and 7% (formerly 10%) for HERS measured duct leakage to outside.
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Change Summaries
Section 150.2 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (continued) No Change 150.2(b)1F Altered Space-conditioning
System – Mechanical Cooling
No change
Revised
150.2(b)1G Altered Space- heating System Altered or replacement heating systems must not use electric resistance as the primary heat source.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. When replacing a ducted, electric resistance space-heating system, electric resistance is NOT allowed, but a non-ducted, electric resistance spaceheating system is allowed as an exception.

2. When replacing a ducted, electric resistance space-heating system, if the existing space-heating system is electric resistance and a ducted spacecooling system is not being replaced or installed, an electric resistance space-heating system is allowed.

3. In Climate Zones 7 and 15 only: When replacing any type of electric resistance space-heating system, electric resistance is allowed.

Revised
150.2(b)1H Water-heating System Altered or replacement service water-heating systems or components must meet the applicable requirements below:
i. Pipe Insulation: Minor change
ii. Distribution System: No change
iii. Water-heating Systems: Replacement water heater has been changed to be one of the following:
a. A natural gas or propane water heater OR
b. Single heat pump water heater: The storage tank must not be located outdoors and must be placed on an incompressible, rigid insulated surface with a minimum thermal resistance of R-10. The water heater must be installed with a communication interface that meets either the requirements of §110.12(a) or has an ANSI/CTA-2045-B communication port. OR c. One NEEA Tier 3 or greater heat pump water heater OR d. Replacing existing electric resistance water heater with a consumer electric water heater OR e. A water-heating system determined by the CEC Executive Director to use no more energy than the one specified in Item c above; or, if no natural gas is connected to the existing water heater location, a water-heating system determined by the Executive Director to use no more energy than Item d above

New
150.2(b)1L Mechanical Ventilation
for Indoor Air Quality:

Entirely New or Complete
Replacement Ventilation
Systems
When installing a new system that includes new fans and entirely new ducting (defined as ≥75% new duct material and existing duct material that is accessible and can be sealed), §150.0(o) (Requirements for Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality) must be met in its entirety.

New
150.2(b)1M Mechanical Ventilation for
Indoor Air Quality: Altered
Ventilation Systems
• When replacing or altering whole-building ventilation systems, it must be determined if the requirements of §150.0(o) (Requirements for Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality) applied to any previously permitted work. If so, then all of the requirements under this 2022 Energy Code cycle apply, including the airflow and sone requirements of ASHRAE 62.2 §7.1 and §7.2 AND the air filter requirements of §150.0(m)12. If not, then they do not apply. • If replacing or altering local exhaust bathroom and ventilation fans, then all applicable requirements of this 2022 code cycle apply. • When replacing or altering kitchen local exhaust, it must be determined if the requirements of 2019 Energy Code §150.0(o)1G airflow, sone or certification requirements applied to previously permitted work. If so, then the new airflow or capture efficiency requirements of §150.0(o)1G also apply.

Airflow for vented kitchen range or exhaust fans in which the previous building permit airflow requirements are met, or 100 CFM, whichever is greater, meets the requirements. If not and the changes were not subject to the 2019 Energy Code for previously applicable permitted work, then they do not apply.

Revised
150.2(b)2 Performance Approach When using the Performance Method, entirely new or replacement ventilation systems are subject to §150.2(b)1L, and altered ventilation is subject to §150.2(b)1M. Otherwise, there are no changes.
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Application
Mandatory
Prescriptive
Subchapter 8
(§§140.0-9)
Performance
Subchapter 8
(§150.1)
Additions
Alterations
Subchapter 9
(§150.2)
All Occupancy Reference Appendices Subchapters 1-2
(§§100.0-110.12)
Residential
Occupancy
Subchapter 7
(§150.0)
General §§100.0, 100.1-2,
110.0, 110.1 §150.0
§§150.1(a), 150.1(c) §§150.1(a)- (b) §§150.2(a)-(b)
JA1 Definitions
JA2 Weather/Climate
JA3 TDV
Envelope (conditioned) §§110.6, 110.7,
110.8 §§150.0(a)-(g), 150.0(q)
JA4 U-factor/C-Factor/Thermal Mass
NA6 Alternate Fenestration Method (COG)
RA2 HERS Procedures
RA3 HERS Test Protocols
RA4.3 Envelope Special Measures
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Revised
100.0 Scope Multifamily building standards are moved from the subchapters on low-rise residential buildings to new subchapters devoted to multifamily buildings.

The group of buildings that was previously called low-rise residential is now called single-family and includes duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), in addition to single-family homes.

Section 100.1 – DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION

New
100.1(b) Dwelling Unit, Junior Accessory (JADU) is a dwelling unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within an existing single family building. A JADU includes a kitchen, a separate entrance from the main entrance to the building, and an interior entry to the main living area. A JADU may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing single family building.

Revised
Single-family Building is any of the following: a residential building of Occupancy Group R-3 with two or less dwelling units, a building of Occupancy Group R-3, other than a multifamily building or hotel/motel building, a townhouse, a building of Occupancy Group R-3.1, or a building of Occupancy Group U when located on a residential site.

Section 100.2 – CALCULATION OF TIME DEPENDENT VALUATION (TDV) ENERGY: No change Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 2 – ALL OCCUPANCIES – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MANUFACTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION

OF SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING COMPONENTS
Section 110.6 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR FENESTRATION PRODUCTS AND EXTERIOR DOORS: No change for single-family buildings Section 110.7 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS TO LIMIT AIR LEAKAGE: No change Section 110.8 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR INSULATION, ROOFING PRODUCTS AND RADIANT BARRIERS: Minor changes Envelope: Single-family Buildings
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Revised
150.0(a) Roof Deck, Ceiling and Rafter
Roof Insulation
New Mandatory U-factor
requirements apply for the roof
deck of new attics.

1. In Climate Zones 4 and 8-16: If the air handler and ducts are located outside the conditioned space in a new attic, the roof deck separating attic spaces from ambient air has a new mandatory area weighted U-factor ≤0.184 (R-5 insulation above or below the roof deck).

EXCEPTIONS:
• The space-conditioning system air handler and ducts are located entirely in conditioned space below the ceiling separating the occupiable space from the attic.
• The space-conditioning system air handler is located in unconditioned space and has ≤12 linear feet of supply duct, including the length of the air handler and the plenum, located in unconditioned space, with all other portions of the supply ducts located in conditioned space below the ceiling separating the occupiable space from the attic.

2. The ceiling and rafter roof area weighted U-factor of 0.043 (R-22) requirement remains the same, including the exception for U-factor ≤0.054 (existing framing using R-19 insulation).

No Change 150.0(b)-(g) No change
Revised
150.0(q) Fenestration Products Fenestration area weighted U-factor is now ≤0.45 (previously 0.58). Exceptions still apply for 10 ft² or 5% of conditioned floor area, whichever is greater, and 30 ft² of greenhouse or garden windows.

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Revised
150.1(b)1 Newly Constructed Buildings Energy design rating (EDR) scores now include source energy AND time-dependent valuation (TDV) accounting for both the Energy Efficiency Design Rating and the Solar Electric Generation and Demand Flexibility Design Rating. The Proposed Building must separately comply with the Source Energy Design Rating, Energy Efficiency Design Rating and the Total Energy Design Rating.

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Change Section Subtitle & Notes Prescriptive Change Summaries Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 8 – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS – PERFORMANCE AND PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE APPROACHES Section 150.1 – PERFORMANCE AND PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE APPROACHES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS No Change 150.1(a) Basic Requirements No change
No Change 150.1(c)1-5 Prescriptive Standards/
Component Packages
No change
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Change Summaries
1Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 9 – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS – ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Section 150.2 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Revised
150.2(a)1B Additions ≤700 ft² The Climate Zone trigger for roof and ceiling insulation for vented attics has changed:
a) In Climate Zones 1, 2, 4 and 8-16: Overall assembly must have a U-factor ≤0.025 (wood-framed assemblies using insulation with R-value of ≥R-38). b) In Climate Zones 3 and 5-7: Overall assembly must have a U-factor ≤0.031 (wood-framed assemblies using insulation with R-value of ≥R-30).

All other requirements remain the same
No Change 150.2(b)1A
and B
Added and Replacement
Fenestration
No change
Revised
150.2(b)1I Roofs
More Climate Zones will trigger
the rated roofing product
requirements.

Tables 150.20 B and C have
different insulation value
requirements.
i. Steep-sloped Roofs: The Climate Zone trigger has changed in addition to revised exceptions. In Climate Zones 4 and 8-15, new roofing products must have minimum aged solar reflectance ≥0.20 AND minimum thermal emittance ≥ 0.75 OR SRI of 16.

EXCEPTIONS:
• Buildings with ceiling assemblies U-factors ≤0.025 (wood-framed assemblies using insulation with R-value of ≥R-38) • Buildings with attic radiant barrier (not including radiant barrier directly above spaced sheathing) per §150.1(c)2 • In Climate Zones 2, 4, 9, 10, 12 and 14: No ducts in the attic • Buildings with ≥R-2 above or below the roof deck
• Roof area covered with integrated photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal panels • Roofs ≥25 lb/ft² in weight
ii. Low-sloped Roofs:
a. New Roofing Products: The Climate Zone trigger has changed in addition to revised exceptions. In Climate Zones 4 and 6-15, new roofing product must have minimum aged solar reflectance ≥0.63 AND minimum thermal emittance ≥0.75 OR SRI of 75 (applicable).

EXCEPTIONS:
• Revised roofing product requirements if insulation added per Table 150.2-B • Roof area covered with integrated PV or solar thermal panels • Roofs ≥25 lb/ft² in weight
b. Roof Insulation: In Climate Zones 1, 2, 4 and 8-16, continuous insulation ≥R-14 and overall assembly U-factor ≤0.039 are required (R-11 in woodframed cavity and R-14 at roof deck.). See Table 150.2.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Existing roof with ≥R-10 continuous insulation above or below the roof deck

2. In Climate Zones 1, 2, 4 and 8-10: Existing roof with assembly U-factor ≤0.056 (R-19 between wood framing) AND insulation in contact with roof deck
(continued)
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Section 150.2 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (continued) Revised
150.2(b)1I
Be aware that the altered roof
insulation exceptions have
changed.
(continued)

3. R-4 is allowed if one or more of the following is true:
i. Mechanical equipment will not be lifted for reroofing efforts, and insulation beyond the R-4 will cause flashing issues per manufacturer installation requirements. (See California Residential Code §R900.) ii. Sidewall or parapet walls will have flashing issues if insulated beyond R-4 per manufacturer installation requirements (See California Residential Code §R900.) provided that the sidewall and parapet walls are finished with material other that the roof covering membrane material, or sidewall and parapet cladding material would have to be replaced to maintain minimum flashing height, or the ratio of the replaced roof area to the linear dimension of affected sidewall or the parapet is <25 ft² per linear ft.

Note: Increased insulation will cause flashing issues for existing fenestration or door manufacturer’s installation instructions or via design professional flashing design. (See California Residential Code §§R703.4, R905.2.8.3.) When sloping towards roof drains, an alternative U-factor/R-value is allowed as long as overall weighted U-factor/R-value meets requirements.

4. The continuous insulation requirements in Table 150.2-C may be reduced where increasing the thickness of above deck insulation would reduce the flashing around an existing exterior wall opening below what is permitted by the fenestration or door manufacturer’s installation instructions, or registered design professionals approved flashing design, as per the California Residential Code §R703.4 or §R905.2.8.3.

5. Tapered insulation with thermal resistance less than prescribed at the drains and other low points may be used provided that the thickness of insulation is increased at the high points of the roof so that the average thermal resistance equals or exceeds the required value.

New
150.2(b)1J Ceiling i. In Climate Zones 1-4, 6 and 8-16: Overall weighted U-factor must be ≤0.20 (≥R-49 at ceiling). There is an exception for Climate Zones 1, 3 and 6 with existing R-19 insulation.
ii. In Climate Zones 2, 4 and 8-16: Air sealing of the ceiling plane between attic and conditioned space is required per §110.7. There are exceptions for when ≥R-19 ceiling insulation exists or when atmospherically vented space heating or water-heating combustion appliances are located inside the pressure boundary of the dwelling unit.
iii. In Climate Zones 1-4 and 8-16: Recessed can lights must be covered with same depth of insulation as the rest of the ceiling. If they are not insulation contact (IC) rated, they must be replaced with IC-rated cans or retrofitted with fire-proof covers allowing for insulation coverage. There is an exception for Climate Zones 1-4 and 8-10 using R-19 at the ceiling. iv. Attic ventilation must follow requirements of the California Building Code.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. There is existing ≥R-38 insulation at the ceiling.

2. The Alteration would directly disturb asbestos.

3. Knob and tube wiring is present in vented attic space.

4. There is not enough accessible space in the attic to accommodate the R-value, in which the entire accessible space will be utilized while not violating California Residential Code §806.3.

5. When attic space is shared with other dwelling units, only the attic space above the altered dwelling unit is required to meet these requirements.

New
150.2(b)1N Exterior Solid Doors Alterations that increase exterior door area must meet U-factor requirements of §150.1(c)5.

No Change 150.2(b)2 Performance Approach No change
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Single-family Buildings
Building
Application
Mandatory
Prescriptive
Subchapter 8
(§§140.0-9)
Performance
Subchapter 8
(§150.1)
Additions
Alterations
Subchapter 9
(§150.2)
Reference Appendices All Occupancy
Subchapters 1-2
(§§100.0-110.12)
Residential
Occupancy
Subchapter 7
(§150.0)
Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
(conditioned buildings) §§100.0, 100.1-2 N/A §150.1(c)14 §§150.1(a), 150.1(b) N/A JA11 PV Qualifications Solar Ready (when no PV) §110.10 §150.0(r) N/A N/A N/A N/A Battery Storage Ready and
Installation §110.10 §150.0(s) N/A §150.1(b) N/A JA12 Battery Qualifications Electric Ready (when gas
used) N/A §§150.0(t)-(v) N/A N/A N/A N/A
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100.0 Scope Multifamily building standards are moved from the subchapters on low-rise residential buildings to new subchapters devoted to multifamily buildings.

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New
100.1(b) Azimuth is the degrees of clockwise rotation from true north.

New
Dwelling Unit, Junior Accessory (JADU) is a dwelling unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within an existing single family building. A JADU includes a kitchen, a separate entrance from the main entrance to the building, and an interior entry to the main living area. A JADU may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing single family building.

New
These definitions are added
to support new battery-ready
requirements of §150.0(s).

Energy Storage System (ESS) is one or more devices, assembled together, that are capable of storing energy used for safely supplying electrical energy to selected loads at a future time.

ESS-Ready Interconnection Equipment is equipment, including but not limited to an ESS-ready panelboard, that can accommodate the connection of a distributed energy resource or an ESS capable of either automatic or manual isolation from the utility power source.

ESS-Ready Panelboard is a panelboard that can accommodate either automatic or manual switching between a utility power source to a distributed energy resource or an energy storage system, such as a split bus panelboard.

Revised
Single-family Building is any of the following: a residential building of Occupancy Group R-3 with two or less dwelling units, a building of Occupancy Group R-3, other than a multifamily building or hotel/motel building, a townhouse, a building of Occupancy Group R-3.1, or a building of Occupancy Group U when located on a residential site.

Section 100.2 – CALCULATION OF TIME DEPENDENT VALUATION (TDV) ENERGY: No change Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 2 – ALL OCCUPANCIES – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MANUFACTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION

OF SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING COMPONENTS
Section 110.0 – SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT – GENERAL: No change Section 110.1 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLIANCES: No change Section 110.10 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLAR READY READINESS: Minor changes Section 110.12 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMAND MANAGEMENT: No change for single-family buildings 2022 ENERGY CODE: NEW MAJOR REVISION
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Change Section Subtitle & Notes Mandatory Change Summaries Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 7 – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS – MANDATORY FEATURES AND DEVICES Section 150.0 – MANDATORY FEATURES AND DEVICES

New
150.0(s) Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Ready
Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Ready: In all single-family residences that include one or two dwelling units, all electrical components must be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code and must meet the following requirements:

1. At least one of the following must be provided:

A. ESS-ready interconnection equipment with a minimum backed up capacity of 60 amps and a minimum of four ESS-supplied branch circuits OR B. A dedicated raceway from the main service to a panelboard (subpanel) that supplies the branch circuits in §150.0(s)(2). All branch circuits are permitted to be supplied by the main service panel prior to the installation of an ESS. The trade size of the raceway must be not less than one inch.

The panelboard that supplies the branch circuits (subpanel) must be labeled “Subpanel shall include all backed-up load circuits.” AND

2. A minimum of four branch circuits must be identified and have their source of supply collocated at a single panelboard suitable to be supplied by the ESS. At least one circuit must supply the refrigerator, one must supply the lighting circuit near the primary egress, and at least one circuit must supply a sleeping room receptacle outlet; AND

3. The main panelboard must have a minimum busbar rating of 225 amp; AND

4. Sufficient space must be reserved to allow future installation of a system isolation equipment or transfer switch within 3 ft of the main panelboard.

Raceways must be installed between the panelboard and the system isolation equipment or transfer switch location to allow the connection of backup power source.

New
150.0(t) Heat Pump Space Heater
Ready
If natural or propane gas furnaces are installed:

1. Dedicated, 240-volt branch circuit wiring must be installed within 3 ft from the furnace and accessible to the furnace with no obstructions. The branch circuit conductors must be rated at 30 amps minimum. The blank cover must be labeled “240V ready.” All electrical components must be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code; AND

2. The main electrical service panel must have a reserved space to allow for the installation of a double pole circuit breaker permanently labeled “For Future 240V use.”

New
150.0(u) Electric Cooktop Ready Systems using a gas or propane cooktop to serve individual dwelling units must include the following:

1. Dedicated, 240-volt branch circuit wiring must be installed within 3 ft from the cooktop and accessible to the cooktop with no obstructions. The branch circuit conductors must be rated at 50 amps minimum. The blank cover must be labeled “240V ready.” All electrical components must be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code; AND

2. The main electrical service panel must have a reserved space to allow for the installation of a double pole circuit breaker for a future electric cooktop installation. The reserved space must be permanently labeled “For Future 240V use.”

New
150.0(v) Electric Clothes Dryer Ready Clothes dryer locations with gas or propane plumbing to serve individual dwelling units must include the following:

1. Dedicated, 240-volt branch circuit wiring must be installed within 3 ft from the clothes dryer location and accessible to the clothes dryer location with no obstructions. The branch circuit conductors must be rated at 30 amps minimum. The blank cover must be labeled “240V ready.” All electrical components must be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code; AND

2. The main electrical service panel must have a reserved space to allow for the installation of a double pole circuit breaker for a future electric clothes dryer installation. The reserved space must be permanently labeled “For Future 240V use.” 2022 ENERGY CODE: NEW MAJOR REVISION
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Change Section Subtitle & Notes Prescriptive Change Summaries Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 8 – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS – PERFORMANCE AND PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE APPROACHES Section 150.1 – PERFORMANCE AND PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE APPROACHES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Revised
150.1(c)14 Photovoltaic System
Requirements
Clarifications are made to
help determine a building’s
solar access roof area in order
to calculate the minimum
photovoltaic system kW
requirements and determine if a
project is eligible for an exception.

Note the revised exceptions.

The annual electrical output of a newly installed photovoltaic (PV) system and modules must be no less than the smaller of a PV system size determined using Equation 150.1-C, or the maximum PV system size that can be installed on the building’s Solar Access Roof Area (SARA) meeting the minimum qualification requirements of JA11.

A. SARA includes the area of the building’s roof space capable of structurally supporting a PV system and the area of all roof space on covered parking areas, carports and all other newly constructed structures on the site that are compatible with supporting a PV system per California Building Code §1511.2.

B. SARA does NOT include:
i. Any roof area that has <70% annual solar access.

Annual solar access is determined by dividing the total annual solar insolation, accounting for shading obstructions, by the total annual solar insolation if the same areas were unshaded by obstructions. For steep-slope roofs, only shading from existing permanent natural or manmade obstructions that are external to the dwelling, including but not limited to trees, hills and adjacent structures, must be considered for annual solar access calculations. For low-slope roofs, all obstructions including those that are external to the dwelling unit, and obstructions that are part of the building design and elevation features must be considered for the annual solar access calculations. ii. Occupied roof areas are specified by California Building Code §503.1.4. iii. Roof area that is otherwise not available due to compliance with other building code requirements if confirmed by the California Energy Commission Executive Director.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Steep-sloped Roofs: SARA must not consider roof areas with a northerly azimuth that lies between 300 degrees and 90 degrees from true north. No PV system is required if the SARA is <80 contiguous ft².

2. Minimum PV System Size Specified by §150.0(c)14 <1.8 kWdc: No PV system is required.

3. Snow Loads: Buildings with enforcement authority-approved roof designs, where the enforcement authority determines it is not possible for the PV system, including panels, modules and components and supports and attachments to the roof structure, to meet the requirements of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Standard 7-16, Chapter 7, Snow Loads.

4. Reduced PV kW in Subdivisions: For buildings that are approved by the local planning department prior to January 1, 2020, with mandatory conditions for approval in which shading from roof designs and configurations for steep-sloped roofs and roof areas that are not allowed to have PVs required by the mandatory conditions for approval, must not be considered in determining the SARA.

5. Reduced PV kW with Battery Storage Systems: PV system sizes that are determined using Equation 150.1-C may be reduced by 25% if installed in conjunction with a battery storage system. The battery storage system must meet the qualification requirements specified in Reference Joint Appendix JA12 and minimum usable capacity of ≥7.5 kWh.

Level of
Change Section Subtitle & Notes Performance Change Summaries Section 150.1(b) – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Revised
150.1(b)1 Newly Constructed Buildings Energy design rating (EDR) scores now include source energy AND time-dependent valuation (TDV) accounting for both the Energy Efficiency Design Rating and the Solar Electric Generation and Demand Flexibility Design Rating. The Proposed Building must separately comply with the Source Energy Design Rating, Energy Efficiency Design Rating and the Total Energy Design Rating. 2022 ENERGY CODE: NEW MAJOR REVISION
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Change Section Subtitle & Notes Mandatory Change Summaries Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 1 – ALL OCCUPANCIES – GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 100.0 – SCOPE
Revised
100.0 Scope Multifamily building standards are moved from the subchapters on low-rise residential buildings to new subchapters devoted to multifamily buildings.

The group of buildings that was previously called low-rise residential is now called single-family and includes duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), in addition to single-family homes.

Building
Application
Mandatory
Prescriptive
Subchapter 8
(§§140.0-9)
Performance
Subchapter 8
(§150.1
Additions
Alterations
Subchapter 9
(§150.2)
Reference Appendices All Occupancy
Subchapters 1-2
(§§100.0-110.12)
Residential
Occupancy
Subchapter 7
(§150.0)
General §§100.0, 100.1-2,
110.0, 110.1 §150.0
N/A N/A §150.0(k) JA8 - Qualification for High Efficacy Light Sources Indoor Lighting §110.9 §150.0(k) JA10 - Test Method for Measuring Flicker Outdoor Lighting §110.9 §150.0(k)
Level of
Change Section Subtitle & Notes Mandatory Change Summaries Prescriptive Change Summaries Performance
Change Summaries
Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 9 – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS – ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Section 150.2 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS No Change 150.2(a) Additions PV still is not required. New battery and appliance electric-ready requirements are not required either. However, be aware of new Addition and Alteration requirements for HVAC and water-heating systems. No Change 150.2(b) Alterations Lighting: Single-Family Buildings
2022 ENERGY CODE: NEW MAJOR REVISION
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Change Section Subtitle & Notes Mandatory Change Summaries Section 100.1 – DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
Revised
100.1(b) Inseparable Solid State Lighting (SSL) Luminaire is a luminaire featuring solid state lighting components such as LEDs, light engines, and/or driver components which cannot be easily removed or replaced by the end user, thus requiring replacement of the entire luminaire. Removal of solid state lighting components may require the cutting of wires, use of a soldering iron, or damage to or destruction of the luminaire. If solid state lighting components are not removable without destruction to the luminaire, the luminaire is deemed inseparable.

New
Tunable Lighting are light sources with the ability to alter their luminous flux and/or spectral power distribution. Tunable lighting includes the following types:
• Dim-to-warm (also known as warm dim) light source is capable of simultaneously decreasing its correlated color temperature as its light output decreases, typically resembling the change in color temperature of an incandescent lamp as it dims. • Tunable white light source is capable of adjusting its correlated color temperature while maintaining its relative light output and capable of adjusting its light output while maintaining its correlated color temperature. • Color tunable light source is capable of emitting highly saturated light of varying hues, as well as white light, for example by varying the relative intensity of individual emitters within the light source.

Revised
Single-family Building is any of the following: a residential building of Occupancy Group R-3 with two or less dwelling units, a building of Occupancy Group R-3, other than a multifamily building or hotel/motel building, a townhouse, a building of Occupancy Group R-3.1, or a building of Occupancy Group U when located on a residential site.

Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 2 – ALL OCCUPANCIES – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MANUFACTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION

OF SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING COMPONENTS
Section 110.1 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLIANCES: No change Section 110.9 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHTING CONTROLS: No change for single-family buildings 2022 ENERGY CODE: NEW MAJOR REVISION
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Change Section Subtitle & Notes Mandatory Change Summaries Title 24, Part 6 Subchapter 7 – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS – MANDATORY FEATURES AND DEVICES Section 150.0 – MANDATORY FEATURES AND DEVICES
Revised
150.0(k)1 Luminaire Requirements
Table 150.0-A has been revised.

Requirements are put in a new
order; otherwise, the changes are
minimal.

There are new exceptions to the
high-efficacy requirements of
Table 150.0-A.

A. Luminaire Efficacy: All installed luminaires must meet the requirements in Table 150.0-A.

Table 150.0-A Classification of High Luminous Efficacy Light Sources Automatically considered high luminous efficacy
(does NOT require JA8 certification)
Must be JA8 certified/marked

1. LED light sources installed outdoors 7. All light sources installed in ceiling recessed downlight luminaires: Note that ceiling-recessed downlight luminaires must not have screw base sockets regardless of lamp type, as specified in §150.0(k)1C.

2. Inseparable solid state lighting (SSL) luminaires containing colored light sources that are installed to provide decorative lighting

8. Anything not listed in this table

3. Pin-based linear fluorescent or compact fluorescents with electronic ballasts

4. High-intensity discharge (HID) light sources including pulse start metal halide and high-pressure sodium light sources

5. Luminaires with a hardwired, high-frequency generator and induction lamp

6. Ceiling fan lights kits subject to federal appliance regulations EXCEPTIONS:

1. Integrated Device Lighting: Lighting integral to exhaust fans, kitchen range hoods, bath vanity mirrors and garage door openers

2. Navigation Lighting: Lighting such as night lights, step lights and path lights less than 5 watts

3. Cabinet Lighting: Lighting internal to drawers, cabinetry and linen closets with an efficacy of 45 lumens per watt or greater B. Screw-based Luminaires: Screw-based luminaires must contain lamps that comply with Reference Joint Appendix JA8.

C. Recessed Downlight Luminaires in Ceilings: There is a new exception to the airtight labeling and installation requirements for recessed luminaires that are either marked for use in fire-rated installations or are installed in non-insulated ceilings.

D. Light Sources in Enclosed or Recessed Luminaires: No change, although this section has been reorganized.

E. Blank Electrical Boxes: Language is added about how the blank electrical boxes must be served for dimmer, vacancy sensor control, low voltage wiring or fan speed control.
2022 ENERGY CODE: NEW MAJOR REVISION
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Change Section Subtitle & Notes Mandatory Change Summaries Section 150.0 – MANDATORY FEATURES AND DEVICES (continued) Revised
150.0(k)2 Indoor Lighting Controls A-D. Minor changes to support clean-up.

E. Automatic-off Controls: Walk-in closets have been added in addition to bathrooms, garages, laundry room and utility rooms as spaces requiring an occupancy/vacancy sensor with automatic-off functionality. It was clarified that lighting in opaque-fronted drawers and cabinetry must be controlled with automatic-off when a drawer or door is closed.

F. Dimming Controls: Dimmers that are required for lighting in habitable spaces (e.g., living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and bedrooms) must have readily accessible dimming controls. Forward phase-cut dimmers controlling LED light sources in these spaces must comply with NEMA SSL 7A.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Ceiling fans with integrated lighting may use remote control.

2. Luminaires connect to a circuit in which the controlled lighting power is <20 watts OR controlled by an occupancy/vacancy sensor providing automatic-off functionality.

3. Lighting is under <5 watts for navigation (e.g., night lights, step lights and path lights), or lighting is internal to opaque-fronted drawers and cabinetry (which may alternatively use automatic-off controls).

G. Independent Controls: The following must be controlled independently:
• Integrated lighting of exhaust fans from the fan function • Undercabinet lighting
• Undershelf lighting
• Interior lighting of display cabinets
• Switched outlets
No Change 150.0(k)3 Residential Outdoor Lighting No change No Change 150.0(k)4 Internally Illuminated Address
Sign
No change
No Change 150.0(k)5 Residential Garages for Eight
or More Vehicles
No change
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DATA

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KFD UPDATE 2022 FINANCE

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KFD UPDATE 2022 TRAINING

COMPANY

OFFICER

ENGINEER
• COMPLETED
OVER 2000

HOURS OF

TRAINING
KFD UPDATE 2022 TRAINING
RESCUE
Over 3000

HOURS OF

TRAINING
KFD UPDATE 2022 TRAINING
CPR
• TRAINED
50 PROVIDERS
• OVER 300

HANDS ONLY/

CHOKING
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CERT
• TRAINING
• BACKPACKS
• AWARDED
GRANT-
“LISTOS” CA.”
• $15,000
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CERT
• VEHICLE
• READINESS
• INCREASED

ABILITY TO

OPERATE AS

DISASTER

WORKERS
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WELLNESS:
• PHYSICALS
• CANCER SCREENING
• PLYOMETRIC TESTING
• FUNDED FROM NIGHT
CALLS -745 PM AND ON
KFD UPDATE 2022 PROGRAMS

OUTREACH
F.I.S.E.

FIREFIGHTERS
IN
SCHOOL

EDUCATION
OVER 1000 KIDS

REACHED
KFD UPDATE 2022 PROGRAMS

OUTREACH
• PARTNERED
WITH

AMERICAN

RED CROSS
• 172 SMOKE

DETECTORS
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OUTREACH

CAREER DAY

EXPLORERS
3500 HIGH
SCHOOL

STUDENTS AT

CHUCKCHANSI

PARK FRESNO
KFD UPDATE 2022 PROGRAMS

OUTREACH

OPEN HOUSE

SWEDISH FEST

CAR SHOW

TRUNK OR TREAT
5000 OR MORE

REACHED
KFD UPDATE 2022 PROGRAMS

OUT OF COUNTY
• SINGLE

RESOURCE
• STRIKE TEAMS
• 9 DEPLOYMENTS