Construction and Fire Code Adoption
Agenda Item 12.D
By Ian Livingston, Building Official
Meeting Date: November 1, 2022
Adoption Process
•California Building Standards, which include 12
parts, are adopted every 3 years (last adopted in
2020)
•The new codes will be effective January 1, 2023
•The State adopted codes take effect automatically
at the beginning of the year, but jurisdictions may
amend and add to the model codes with
requirements based on specific local conditions.
Construction and Fire Code Adoption
•For the 2022 code cycle, staff is proposing
that the majority of existing amendments be
carried forward with no changes.The new
codes will be effective January 1, 2023
•There is one addition, and one minor change
to the existing amendments as follows:
Construction and Fire Code Adoption
Construction Codes:
•Require Final Inspection prior to operation of
an illuminated sign.
Fire Code:
•Allow a waiver from the Fire Code Official for
fireworks displays, rather than a Council
Resolution
Recommendation
•Introduce an Ordinance amending Titles 8 &
15 of the Pismo Beach Municipal Code that
adopts and amends the California Building
Standards and Fire Code.
•Schedule a public hearing and second
reading for November 15 to finalize
adoption.
Questions?