“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Adoption of the California Building
Standards Code and Local Building
and Fire Amendments
November 15, 2022
2CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Adopt and amend where necessary the
latest California Building Standards Codes
º 2022 California Building Code
º 2022 California Residential Code
º 2022 California Fire Code
º 2022 California Electrical Code
º 2022 California Plumbing Code
º 2022 California Energy Code
º 2022 California Mechanical Code
º 2022 California Existing Code
º 2022 California Historical Code
º 2022 California Green Building Standards Code
º 2022 California Administrative Code
º 2022 California Referenced Standards Code
BACKGROUND
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
2022 CODE ADOPTION
3CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • The California Building Standards
Code adoption is a routine rule-
making process that occurs every
three years.
• The City is mandated by State law to
adopt the California Building
Standards Code by January 1, 2023
but the City may amend these codes
to address any possible local issues.
BACKGROUND
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
2022 CODE ADOPTION
4CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Pursuant to the California Health and
Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and
18941.5, the City is able to amend
certain provisions due to the following
conditions:
DISCUSSION
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
2022 CODE ADOPTION
Climatic
Geological
Topographical
5CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”
DISCUSSION
2022 CODE ADOPTION
A few notable State Code changes:
Established
requirements
for Electric-
ready homes
Expanded
requirements
of Solar PV
systems and
Battery
storage
Updates to the
Electric Vehicle
Charging
Stations
requirements
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
6CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Some notable MBMC amendments:
DISCUSSION
2022 CODE ADOPTION
• Continue to limit the maximum duration of
permits for construction projects
• Clarify when fire sprinklers are required for all
structures
• Continue to prohibit the use of wood shakes
and wood shingles for new or re-roofs
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
7CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Some notable MBMC amendments:
DISCUSSION
2022 CODE ADOPTION
• Continue the requirements for undergrounding
or stubbing out for utilities
• Remove the local amendment to disallow
aluminum conductors, allowed with testing
approval
• Allow non-corrosive plastic building materials
in residential construction due to our
environmental conditions.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
8CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Some notable MBMC amendments:
DISCUSSION
2022 CODE ADOPTION
• Align the requirements of sustainable building
measures with the current Green Building
Standards
• Clarify and update the City’s current construction
rules
• Update and clarify the requirements for solar
photovoltaic systems
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
9CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” lastly…
DISCUSSION
2022 CODE ADOPTION
The majority of the local amendments
clarify and update the structural
requirements due to potential hazards.
These amendments are part of the joint
effort by
89 jurisdictions within LA
County
EARTHQUAKES
WIND
GEOLOGICAL
TOPOGRAPHICAL
CLIMATIC
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
10CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Email distributed to the Community
Development Department’s email list.
• Copies of the Ordinances, Resolutions,
and referenced Codes available to
review at the City Clerks office for at
least 15 days prior to public hearing.
• Notice of the public hearing was
published in the Beach Reporter for
two successive weeks (10/27 and 11/3).
PUBLIC OUTREACH
2022 CODE ADOPTION
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
11CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Staff recommends that the City Council
adopts Ordinance Nos. 22-0008 and
22-0009 and Resolution Nos. 22-0143
and 22-0145.
RECOMMENDATIONS
2022 CODE ADOPTION
NOVEMBER 15, 2022