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1 2022 TRIENNIAL BUILDING STANDARDS CODE UPDATE:
PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT BUILDING AND FIRE
ORDINANCES AND A RESOLUTION OF EXPRESS FINDINGS
FOR LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 9 –
CHAPTER 9.48 AND TITLE 16 – CHAPTER 16.36
City Council
November 22, 2022
Community & Economic Development Department
Fire Department
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2 1. CA Government Code Section 50022:
a. Requires an introduction and first
reading of ordinances
b. Proceeded by a Public Hearing to
consider adoption
2. On October 18, 2022, City Council
introduced the proposed ordinances
and directed staff to set a public
hearing prior to December 1, 2022
BACKGROUND
Adopting Codes by Reference
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3 1. Building Standards Commission adopts
new codes based on national
“model” codes every 3 years
2. CA Code of Regulations, Title 24 – the
“California Building Standards Code”
has 13 parts including Building and Fire
codes, and various others
3. Enforced through local and state
agencies (HCD, OSHPD, SFM, etc.)
BACKGROUND- CONTINUED
California Building Standards Code
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4 BACKGROUND - CONTINUED
Climatic Geological Topographical
Administrative local amendments exempt from these requirements Local Code Amendments Permitted
Local agencies may amend the technical
building standards if specific conditions exist -
1. Must make express findings through
Resolution
2. Must be more restrict ive than state codes
3. Three justifications for local amendments:
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5 DISCUSSION
2022 California Energy and Green Codes:
1. Electric Vehicle Charging (EV): Increase in percent of EV charging readiness required onsite (doubled) plus 5% installed
2. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems: Now includes battery back up readiness
3. New mandate for Electric Ready Homes: Infrastructure, panel capacity and physical space when fossil fuel appliances included
2022 California Fire Code: Wildland Urban Interface Standards Update
Significant Statewide Code Changes
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6 DISCUSSION
RMC Title 16, Chapters 16.04 – 16.34 - Building Ordinance:
1. Affordable Housing: Expanded permit expiration time limits, more flexibility for renewal permit fees, exemptions to noise ordinance requirements for engineered reports
2. Board of Building Appeals: Align with Fire Prevention, streamlines process, ability to use external technical expertise for special considerations
3. Emergency Housing Standards: Updates based on recent fire history and performance, aligns with minimum state building codes, improves life safety
Local Building Code Amendments
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7 DISCUSSION
RMC Title 16, Chapter 16.32 - Fire Ordinance:
1. Clean Up Item: Operational Permits in Section 105.6
removed as the State has adopted all Operational Permits this code cycle
2. Adding RMC Section 16.32.376: On Demand Mobile Fueling Operations. New standards implemented that apply to
these facilities
3. Adding RMC Section 16.32.276: adopts Fire Code Section 321- Artificial Combustible Vegetation. Outlines landscaping standards applicable in Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Local Fire Code Amendments
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8 DISCUSSION
RMC Title 9, Chapter 9.48 - Unified Hazardous Materials Program:
Alignment with Health & Safety Code 25404 (c) : Fire Code Section 105.6.12 - Hazardous Materials added
RMC Title 16, Chapter 16.36 – Public Radio Amplification Systems:
Alignment with current National Fire Protection Agency
(NFPA) Standards (2019 Edition)
Local Fire Code Amendments:
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9 DISCUSSION
Sequence of code adoption events:
Publishing – Local Review
State publishes new building codes
on July 1, 2022
Staff reviews new codes - prepares
local amendments/updates
Drafts new Building, Fire Ordinances,
perform public outreach, etc.
Introduction and Public Hearing
New Building and Fire Ordinances
with Resolution of Findings
introduced to City Council in
October 2022 and Public
Hearing/Presentation in November
2022 to consider adoption
Effective Date 1/1/2023
After council consideration/adoption, new codes become
effective 30 days thereafter, but not before 1/1/2023
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10 Strategic Priority No. 2 – Community Well-Being
Goal 2.4 – Support programs and innovations that enhance community safety, encourage neighborhood engagement and build public trust
Goal 2.6 - Strengthen community preparedness for emergencies to ensure effective response and recovery
Strategic Priority No. 4 – Environmental Stewardship
Goal 4.6 – Implement requisite measures to achieve citywide carbon neutrality no later than 2040 Strategic Priority No. 5 – High Performing Government
Goal 5.5 – Fosters a culture of safety, well-being, resilience, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion across the city organization
Cross-Cutting Threads
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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11 That the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing;
2. Adopt a Resolution making the necessary express findings to support local amendments to the 2022 edition of California Code of Regulations Title 24, the California Building Standards Code; and
3. Adopt the following Ordinances:
a. Building and Fire Ordinances adopting the 2022 Edition of California Code of Regulations Title 24, the California Building Standards Code by reference, with local amendments;
b. Amending Title 9 - Chapter 9.48 of the Riverside Municipal Code, Unified Hazardous Materials Programs; and
c. Amending Title 16 - Chapter 16.36 of the Riverside Municipal Code, Public Safety Radio Amplification Systems
RECOMMENDATIONS
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