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File ID: 2025-01857 12/2/2025
An Ordinance Deleting Chapter 15.38 and Amending Various Provisions of Title 15 of the Sacramento City Code, Relating to the Adoption of Local Amendments to the California Building Standards Code [Passed for Publication 11/18/2025; Published 11/21/2025] File ID: 2025-01857
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: 1) Adopt an Ordinance deleting chapter 15.38 and amending various Provisions of Title 15 of the Sacramento City Code, relating to the adoption of local amendments to the California Building Standards Code.
Contact: Daniel Valencia, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-8959, [email protected]; Charles Clark, Chief Building Official, (916) 808-3725, [email protected]; Community Development Department
Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Ordinance (Redline)
3-Ordinance (Clean)
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The State of California recently adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations). The adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code requires amendments to the City Code. These amendments update the City Code to reflect the 2025 California Building Standards Code and make local amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code reasonably necessary due to the local climatic, topographical, or geological conditions compliant with recently amended California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5. Staff also recommends deleting chapter 15.38 of Title 15 of the Sacramento City Code (Amendments to the California Green Building Standards Code) which outlines requirements for electrification of newly constructed buildings and deleting Sacramento City Code subsections 15.24.030.D through 15.24.030.L which provided local amendments to the California Plumbing Code concerning subsurface irrigation and graywater piping requirements for certain new commercial non-residential buildings.
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Policy Considerations: Amending the City Code to adopt the building standards in the 2025 California Building Standards Code is required by the State Housing Law (California Health and Safety Code Section 17910 et seq.).
Economic Impacts: Not applicable.
Environmental Considerations: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The proposed ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3). The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: Reviewed by Law and Legislation Committee on October 14, 2025, with a recommendation to forward to Council for consideration.
Rationale for Recommendation: State law requires adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code. The additional local amendments are reasonably necessary regulations due to the local climatic, topographical, and geographic conditions. Local jurisdictions are required to adopt these building codes by ordinance in order for them to be in effect. Recently amended California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 limit a City’s ability to make local amendments. Generally, the local amendments must be substantially equivalent to local amendments that were in effect as of September 30, 2025.
Additionally, the City’s New Building Electrification Ordinance, which took effect on January 1, 2023, required new buildings with three stories or fewer to be all-electric, with a few specific exceptions.
However, in April 2023, in a civil case between the California Restaurant Association and the City of Berkeley concerning Berkeley’s electrification ordinance which was similar to Sacramento’s, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed an earlier district court decision and determined that Berkeley’s ordinance was preempted by the Federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Accordingly, Sacramento suspended enforcement of its electrification ordinance in April 2023 following that decision. Berkeley’s request for the Ninth Circuit to reconsider the decision was denied in January 2024. Because of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in the Berkeley case, staff recommends deleting chapter 15.38 of Title 15 of the Sacramento City Code.
Finally, the City’s Alternate Water Systems Ordinance requires new graywater piping requirements for certain new commercial non-residential buildings that filed applications for building permits on or after July 1, 2023. These graywater piping requirements were instituted in part to offset potential job loss
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impacts to plumbers and pipefitters from the New Building Electrification Ordinance. However, enforcement of the City’s New Building Electrification Ordinance was suspended in April 2023 because of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in the Berkeley case noted above and is being deleted from Sacramento City Code. The graywater piping requirements have limited environmental benefit because there is no requirement to install a full treatment system to backfill water closets and urinals. Though there is a requirement to include a graywater system for subsurface irrigation, landscaping is typically limited for applicable projects. Additionally, the graywater piping requirements have been identified by the development community as a financial burden that could make projects such as hotels financially infeasible. Repealing this ordinance will also eliminate the need for staff to further evaluate the ramifications to the Alternate Water Systems Ordinance as directed by Resolution 2022-0402.
Financial Considerations: Not applicable.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
1 ORDINANCE NO.
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
Date Adopted
AN ORDINANCE DELETING CHAPTER 15.38 AND AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 15 OF THE SACRAMENTO CITY CODE, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS
TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO:
SECTION 1.
In connection with the local amendments to the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, and California Green Building Standards Code set forth below, and pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, the city council finds and determines that:
A. The amendments are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
B. Under this adopting ordinance, specific amendmen ts are established that are more restrictive than those adopted by the State of California under the State Buildings Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
C. Express finding number 1: Climatic
Climate is one of the greatest contributors to fire behavior and other major emergency events because it cannot be controlled. In the summer, dry vegetation creates fire hazards.
The construction of homes within weed-covered rural areas and the presence of combustible weeds on vacant urban lots, coupled with windy conditions, create additional fire hazards.
Sacramento has four distinct seasons: summer, winter, fall, and spring. The distinctions of these seasons are an attraction to the area and one reason why significant population growth has occurred. The population growth has impacted emergency service levels, causing a strain on emergency services, and the result is increased response times.
Sacramento has significant variations in weather patterns. Summers are arid and warm; winters are cool to freezing; fall and spring can bring any combination of weather patterns together. It is this cyclical uncertainty that allows weather events such as the rapid melting of the Sierra snowpack to cause flooding in the low-lying valley areas of Sacramento. As rivers rise and fall with mountain runoff, access to common areas of recreation and boating is affected.
The doubling of annual average rainfall called an "El Nino" event has occurred from time to 2 time and causes the grass to mature and grow in excess of six feet high before it dries out. Ten square feet of land with this type of fuel exhibits an explosive force equivalent to one gallon of gasoline. Although rapid melting of the Sierra snowpack may cause flooding in low-lying valley areas, direct snowfall is rare and light in Sacramento.
Average yearly rainfall is approximately 19 inches. This rainfall normally occurs from October to April. Low-level fog is present throughout the winter months, which brings visibility to almost zero feet. The fog can also cause freezing and slick roadways and is a contributing factor to serious vehicle accidents.
During the summer months, there is generally no measurable precipitation. Temperatures for this dry period range from 70 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit and are frequently accompanied by light to gusty winds. The relative humidity during summer months ranges from 2% to 30%, which is arid. The city contains many acres of grasslands, which, in conjunction with the dry and windy conditions, create a hazardous situation that has led to extensive grass and brush fires in recent years. More development is extending from the urban core into the grass-covered areas. Wind-driven fires can lead to serious consequences as occurred in similar areas of the state.
Based on this express finding, the following building standards in the 2025 California Building Standards Code are amended or added:
2025 California Plumbing Code section 312.4, Table 312.4, and section 1101.12.3; 2022 California Building Code, Appendix I; and 2025 California Residential Code, Appendix BF.
2025 Plumbing Code section 312.4 requires certain types of buried piping to be covered with a protective coating. Table 312.4 provides the allowable length of coated and wrapped buried ferrous gas or water pipes. 2025 California Plumbing Code section 1101.12.3 requires the rainfall rate for purposes of sizing roof drains, conductors, leaders, gutters, and storm sewers. 2025 California Building Code Appendix I and 2025 California Residential Code, Appendix BF address structural designs for patio covers.
D. Express finding number 2: Geological
Sacramento is subject to ground tremors from seismic events as the city is located in a Seismic Design Category D as determined by the American Society of Civil Engineers Standard 7-22, which equates to a high risk of earthquakes. The high-risk seismic zone is defined based on the proximity to known fault lines, soil type, and known mapped spectral accelerations. Large portions of Sacramento have very poor soil conditions, including liquefiable soil. Additionally, the very low elevations are subject to a very high-water table.
The agricultural history for many parts of Sacramento has resulted in many areas having caustic or “hot” soil conditions due to the heavy use of fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, etc.
Unprotected metal pipe, when buried in these areas, is subject to corrosion and premature failure.
3 Based on this express finding, the following building standards in the 2025 California Building Standards Code are amended or added:
2025 California Plumbing Code section 312.4, Table 312.4 and 2025 California Existing Building Code section 304.3, Appendix A Chapter A1 and Appendix A Chapter A3.
2025 Plumbing Code section 312.4 requires certain types of buried piping to be covered with a protective coating. Table 312.4 provides the allowable length of coated and wrapped buried ferrous gas or water pipes.
2025 California Existing Building Code section 304.3 establishes criteria and compliance methods for the earthquake evaluation and design for retrofit of existing buildings.
2025 California Existing Building Code Appendix A Chapter A1 and Appendix A Chapter A3 provide seismic strengthening provisions for existing buildings.
E. Express finding number 3: Topographical
Sacramento is impacted by several topographical features, including major rivers, minor rivers and creeks, aqueducts, lakes, sloughs, natural parkways, open space, bridges and overpasses, freeways, railroad tracks including light rail, drainage canals, sprawling industrial facilities such as Proctor and Gamble, and a former Armed Services Depot. Traffic has to be channeled around several of these topographical features and limitations, which creates traffic congestion and delays emergency response.
Heavy traffic congestion on the city’s major streets is a barrier to timely response for fire and emergency vehicles. Some roadways are expected to double their traffic flow within the next ten years. In the event of an accident or other emergency at one of the key points of intersection between a road and river or freeway, sections of the city could be isolated or response time could be sufficiently slowed so as to increase the risk of injury or damage.
Preservation of wetland areas, natural parkways, riparian corridors along rivers and streams, vernal pools, open space and endangered species habitat all have contributed to access problems as well as exemption from vegetation abatement programs. These situations, though environmentally important, increase the demands on the fire service due to the extreme fire hazard created by fuel loading and limited access.
Sacramento contains agricultural areas at the outlying city boundaries. Specific requirements are necessary because of the location of these agricultural buildings. Sacramento contains a significant inventory of existing buildings and structures. Maintaining a minimum sound transmission class rating between tenant walls and floors is desirable.
Based on this express finding, the following building standards in the 2025 California Building Standards Code are amended or added:
4 2025 California Building Code section 502.1.1; 2025 California Residential Code section R308.1.2; 2025 California Building Code, Appendix C as modified in section 15.20.030; 2025 California Residential Code, Appendix BO; and 2025 California Residential Code, Appendix BG.
Both 2025 California Building Code section 502.1.1 and California Residential Code section R319.1.2 concern address illumination. 2025 California Building Code, Appendix C addresses agricultural buildings; 2025 California Residential Code, Appendix BO addresses existing buildings and structures. 2025 California Residential Code, Appendix BG addresses sound transmission.
F. The city council finds and determines that strict compliance with state and local standards and laws in existence as of the effective date of this ordinance would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of a declared shelter crisis. Accordingly, the city is adopting California Building Code Appendix Q and California Residential Code Appendix CJ to address the needs created by the shelter crisis.
G. As provided in California Health and Safety Code sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, the city council finds and determines that the changes or modifications to state building standards affecting residential units in this ordinance are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed by the city with the California Building Standards Commission and were in effect as of September 30, 2025.
SECTION 2.
Section 15.04.040 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.04.040 Definitions.
When used in this code, the following terms shall be construed as defined in this section:
“Building official,” “administrative authority,” “director,” “enforcing authority,” and “manager” mean the chief building official.
“CBC” means the California Building Code, 202
52 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2.
“CEBC” means the California Existing Building Code, 202 52 Edition.
“CEC” means the California Electrical Code, 202
52 Edition.
“CEnC” means the California Energy Code, 202
52 Edition.
“CGC” means the California Green Building Standards Code, 202 52 Edition.
5 “CHBC” means the California Historical Building Code, 202 52 Edition.
“Chief building official” means the manager of the building division or authorized representatives.
“CMC” means the California Mechanical Code, 202
52 Edition.
“CPC” means the California Plumbing Code, 202
52 Edition.
“CRC” means the California Residential Code, 202
52 Edition.
“CRSC” means the California Referenced Standards Code, 202 52 Edition.
“CWUIC” means the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition.
“Electric vehicle charging station” or “charging station” means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the CEC and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.
“Permit” means a permit required by this code or required by any other code or ordinance enforced by the manager.
“Responsible party” means any person, business, company or entity, and the parent or legal guardian of any person under the age of 18 years, who has done any act for which an administrative penalty may be imposed.
“Shell building” means any building or structure consisting only of floors (or slab), walls and a roof, the interior of which is to be completed at a later date.
“Small residential rooftop solar energy system” means a solar energy system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal; conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the city; conforms to the requirements of California Civil Code section 714, subdivision (c)(3); is installed on a single-unit dwelling or duplex dwelling; and does not exceed the maximum legal building height.
SECTION 3.
Section 15.04.050 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.04.050 Adoption of the 202
52 California Building Standards Code.
6 The building standards included in the following parts of the 20252 California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, are adopted by reference and incorporated in this code, except as expressly amended or superseded by the provisions of this code:
A. The CBC, including Appendices C, I, and Q, which is based on and which amends the provisions of the 202
41 International Building Code, as published by the
International Code Council.
B. The CRC, including Appendices
BFAH, BOAJ, BGAK, and CJAZ , which is based
on and which amends the provisions of the 20241 International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council.
C. The C
EPC, which is based on and which amends the provisions of the 20231 Uniform PlumbingNational Electrical Code, as published by the National Fire Protection AssociationInternational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials .
D. The CMC, which is based on and which amends the provisions of the 202 41 Uniform Mechanical Code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
E. The C
PEC, which is based on and which amends the provisions of the 20240 Uniform Plumbing National Electrical Code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical OfficialsNational Fire Protection Association .
F. The C
EnGC.
G. The C
WUIEn C.
H.
The CHBC.
I.
The CEBC, including Appendix A Chapter A-1 and Appendix A Chapter A-3, which amends the provisions of the 20241 International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council.
J. The CGC.
KI
. The C RSCHBC .
J. The CRSC.
SECTION 4.
Section 15.08.010 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.08.010 Permits—Permit procedures.
7 Except as provided in this code, all permits shall be obtained as required by and in accordance with the 202
52 California Building Standards Code as adopted in this title
15. SECTION 5.
Section 15.08.040 of the Sacramento City Code is amended to read as follows:
15.08.040 Permits—Exemptions.
No permit is required for work that is exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit as provided for in the 202
52 California Building Standards Code as adopted herein.
SECTION 6.
Section 15.08.060 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.08.060 Permits—Applications.
In addition to the requirements of the 202
52 California Building Standards Code as
adopted in this title 15, the following shall be included with an application for a permit:
A. All declarations, authorizations, and notices required by this code or state law including the licensed contractor declaration, the owner-builder declaration, the workers’ compensation declaration, the declaration regarding construction lending agency, and the authorization to act on property owner’s behalf, as applicable and fully executed; and
B. A plan review fee, where plans are required, unless a plan review fee is paid at the time of pre-application plan review; provided, that
1. If the plan review fee is to be based on an hourly rate and not the estimated value of the work to be done, a deposit shall be paid at the time of application submittal and the balance shall be billed as plan review is conducted. The plan review fee shall be paid in full prior to issuance of the building permit; and
2. If the plans submitted are incomplete or are changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged.
SECTION 7.
Section 15.08.070 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.08.070 Permits—Permit issuance.
8 In addition to the requirements of the 202
52 California Building Standards Code as
adopted in this title 15, the following provisions shall apply to the issuance of a permit:
A. When an owner-builder declaration has been executed with a permit application, no permit shall be issued until the notice to the property owner required under California Health and Safety Code section 19825 has been completed and signed by the owner of the property on which the proposed work is to be located and submitted to the chief building official.
B. No permit shall be issued until the applicant has paid the building permit fee (inspection) and all other required fees (including the plan review fee), taxes, and other charges; provided, that if the building permit fee (inspection) is to be based on an hourly rate and not the estimated value of the work to be done, a deposit shall be paid at the time of permit issuance, and the balance shall be billed as inspections are conducted.
The building permit fee (inspection) shall be paid in full prior to final inspection approval.
C. Issuance of a building permit shall not entitle the permit holder to commence the work authorized by the permit unless and until the permit holder has obtained all other approvals required by, and has complied with, all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations relating to the proposed work.
SECTION 8.
Chapter 15.20 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.20 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
15.20.010 Amendments to the CBC.
The CBC is amended as set forth in this chapter.
15.20.020 Catchlines of sections.
For the purposes of this chapter, and notwithstanding the provisions of section
1.04.060, the catchlines (or titles) of sections in this chapter shall be deemed to be part of such sections.
15.20.030 Local amendments to the CBC.
A. Subsection 502.1.1 is added to the end of the CB C section 502.1 to read as follows:
9 502.1.1 Address Illumination. Addressing shall be illuminated at night in all new buildings. Address signs shall be internally or externally illuminated. When the luminance or the face of a sign is from an external source, it shall have an intensity of not less than 5.0 foot-candles. Internally illuminated signs shall provide equivalent luminance.
B. CBC section 1208. 54 is amended to read as follows:
1208.54 Efficiency dwelling units. Efficiency dwelling units shall comply with the following:
1. The unit’s habitable space shall comply with sections 1208.1 through 1208.4.
Notwithstanding section 1208.3, tThe unit shall be occupied by no more than two persons and have a minimum floor area living room of not less than 150 square feet (13.9 m²) of floor area.
2. The unit shall be provided with a separate closet.
3. For other than Accessible, adaptable dwelling units, the unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigerator, each having a clear working space of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in front. Light and ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided.
4. The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower.
C. CBC Appendix C (agricultural buildings) section 104.1 is amended to read as follows:
C104.1 Exit facilities: Exits shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 and Chapter 11A or 11B as applicable.
SECTION 9.
Chapter 15.24 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.24 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
15.24.010 Amendments to the CPC.
The CPC is amended as set forth in this chapter.
15.24.020 Catchlines of sections.
10 For the purposes of this chapter, and notwithstanding the provisions of section
1.04.060, the catchlines (or titles) of sections in this chapter shall be deemed to be part of such sections.
15.24.030 Local amendments to the CPC.
A. CPC section 312.4 is amended to read as follows:
Corrosion, Erosion, and Mechanical Damage. Each system of buried ferrous piping used for either potable water or gas supply shall have a protective coating of an approved type, machine applied and conforming to recognized standards. Field wrapping shall provide equivalent protection and is restricted to those short sections and fittings necessarily stripped for threading.
All buried ferrous piping shall be installed with cathodic protection. Private gas mains and laterals coming within the scope of the Federal Regulations for Pipeline Safety shall be designed and the installation supervised for compliance by a person qualified by experience and training in pipeline corrosion control methods. Supply piping for buildings shall be installed according to the same standards or by the use of Table 312.4 of this code.
When Table 312.4 is used, the piping system shall be installed according to the following requirements:
1. Galvanic anodes for cathodic protection of ferrous piping shall be buried not less than three feet below grade, and below the bottom of the pipe to be protected. They shall be not less than four feet horizontally from any buried metallic pipe. Before backfilling, the anode shall be flooded with a minimum of five gallons of water.
Connecting of the anode to the pipe, when made less than six inches above grade, shall be with a thermite weld. Connections six inches or more above grade may be made by the use of an approved electrical service grounding clamp.
2. Water supply piping shall be isolated at the connection of the utility or private tap from the water main and at each building foundation line adjacent to the full way shut- off valve.
3. Gas supply piping shall be isolated adjacent to each building foundation line or at the appliance when located outside the building and from the serving gas supplier’s service equipment.
4. Approved isolation fittings shall be located a minimum of six inches above grade, except at the water tap.
11 5. Any piping laid in the same trench with pipe requiring cathodic protection shall be separated laterally a minimum of 12 inches, and piping installed diagonally above pipe requiring cathodic protection shall be separated vertically a minimum of six inches. All separations shall be maintained with clean earth in accordance with CPC section 314.
All piping regulated by this code and subject to undue corrosion, erosion or mechanical damage shall be protected in an approved manner.
B. Table 312.4 is added to Chapter 3 of the CPC to read as follows:
Table 312.4. Anode Selection Chart
Allowable Length of Coated and Wrapped Buried Ferrous Gas or Water Pipe Pipe Size
Anode
Size 1/2″ 3/4″ & 1″ 1-1/4″ & 1-
1/2″ 2″ 3″ 4″
1 lb.
anode 50 ft - - - - -
3 lb.
anode 150 ft 100 ft 50 ft 50 ft - -
9 lb.
anode 500 ft 200 ft 200 ft 150 ft 100 ft 100 ft
17 lb.
anode - 500 ft 350 ft 300 ft 250 ft 150 ft
32 lb.
anode - - 500 ft 500 ft 450 ft 350 ft
C. Subsection 1101.12.3 is added to CPC section 1101.12 to read as follows:
For the purpose of sizing roof drains, conductors, leaders, gutters, and storm sewers, the rainfall rate used for calculations shall be 3 inches per hour.
D. CPC section 1503.1.4 is added to read as follows:
1503.1.4 Subsurface Irrigation
For building permit applications filed on or after July 1, 2023, buildings that are 10,000 square feet or greater must include a gray water system to provide subsurface irrigation as provided in this chapter.
Exceptions:
(1) Gray water systems are not required for any buildings or parts of a building with a California Building Code, Chapter 3 R-2, R-2.1, R-3, R-3.1, or R-4 occupancy classification.
12 (2) Gray water systems are not required for additions and improvements, including tenant improvements, in existing buildings as defined in the California Building Code.
(3) Gray water systems are not required for a child-care center; grocery store to be constructed in a food desert; mini storage, locker building; or warehouse, distribution center.
E. Exception (3) is added to section 1503.3 to read as follows:
(3) A potable water supply may supplement a gray water system to provide subsurface irrigation through the use of an air gap as specified in Table 603.2.
F. CPC section 1506.1.1 is added to read as follows:
1506.1.1 Installation of separate, additional piping system for on-site treated nonpotable gray water systems
For building permit applications filed on or after July 1, 2023, buildings that are 50,000 square feet or greater must include installation of a separate, additional piping system for an on-site treated nonpotable gray water system for water closets and urinals.
Exceptions:
(1) Installation of a separate, additional piping system for an on-site treated nonpotable gray water system is not required for any buildings or parts of a building with a California Building Code, Chapter 3 R-2, R-2.1, R-3, R-3.1, or R-4 occupancy classification.
(2) Installation of a separate, additional piping system for an on-site treated nonpotable gray water system is not required for additions and improvements, including tenant improvements, in existing buildings as defined in the California Building Code.
(3) Installation of a separate, additional piping system for an on-site treated nonpotable gray water system is not required for a child-care center; grocery store to be constructed in a food desert; mini storage, locker building; or warehouse, distribution center.
G. Exception (3) is added to Section 1506.4 to read as follows:
(3) A potable water supply may be connected to a separate, additional piping system for an on-site treated nonpotable gray water system for water closets and urinals through the use of a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly as specified in Table 603.2. Upon introduction of an on-site treated nonpotable water 13 source to the separate piping system, an air gap shall be installed pursuant to Table 603.2.
H. The following definition is added to California Plumbing Code section 205.0:
Child-care Center. "Child-care center" has the same meaning as defined in California Building Code section 202.
I. The following definition is added to California Plumbing Code section 208.0:
Food Desert. A census tract that has (i) a median household income at or below 80% of the Sacramento County median household income and (ii) at least 33% of the census tract's population living more than one mile from an existing grocery store.
J. The following definition is added to California Plumbing Code section 209.0:
Grocery Store. A building or a portion of a building with a California Building Code, Chapter 3, Section 309, Group M occupancy classification with more than 50% gross floor area devoted to the sale of non-taxable merchandise.
K. The following definition is added to California Plumbing Code section 215.0:
Mini storage, locker building. A building that offers individually secured units or surface space for the storage of goods, other than hazardous materials, for rental to the public, each of which is accessible only by the renter of the individual unit or space.
L. The following definition is added to California Plumbing Code section 225.0:
Warehouse, distribution center. A building used primarily for the long-term or short- term storage of goods and materials awaiting transportation or distribution, and not generally accessible to the general public. Incidental storage, repair, and maintenance of trucks associated with the distribution of goods from the warehouse are allowed.
SECTION 10.
Chapter 15.32 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.32 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
15.32.010 Amendments to the CRC.
The CRC is amended as set forth in this chapter.
15.32.020 Catchlines of sections.
14 For the purposes of this chapter, and notwithstanding the provisions of section
1.04.060, the catchlines (or titles) of sections in this chapter shall be deemed to be part of such sections.
15.32.030 Local amendments to the CRC.
Subsection R3
08.1.219.1.2 is added to the end of the CRC Section R3 08.119.1 to read as follows:
R3
08.1.219.1.2 Address Illumination. Addressing shall be illuminated at night in all new buildings. Address signs shall be internally or externally illuminated. When the luminance or the face of a sign is from an external source, it shall have an intensity of not less than 5.0 foot-candles. Internally illuminated signs shall provide equivalent luminance.
SECTION 11.
Chapter 15.34 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.34 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
15.34.010 Amendments to the CEBC.
The CEBC is amended as set forth in this chapter.
15.34.020 Catchlines of sections.
For the purposes of this chapter, and notwithstanding the provisions of section
1.04.060, the catchlines (or titles) of sections in this chapter shall be deemed to be part of such sections.
15.34.030 Local amendments to the CEBC.
A. Subsection 317.1.4 is added to the end of CEBC s ection 317.1 to read as follows:
317.1.4 As amended and adopted, the provisions of section 317 through section 322 establish minimum standards for earthquake evaluation and design for retrofit of existing structures that are within the regulatory authority of the city or for which the city is the enforcing agency.
B. Subsection 317.3.1.1 is added to the end of CEBC section 317.3.1 to read as follows:
317.3.1.1. Subsection 317.3.1 is applicable to exis ting structures that are within the regulatory authority of the city or for which the city is the enforcing agency. 15 C. Subsections 503.4, 503.5, 503.6, 503.7, 503.8, 5 03.9, 503.10, 503.11, 503.12, 503.13, and 503.14 are adopted.
The following is added to the end of CEBC section 304.3:
A seismic evaluation of the building or structure shall be required where the total construction cost, not including cost of furnishings, fixtures and equipment, or normal maintenance for the building exceed 25 percent of the construction cost for the replacement of the existing building. The construction cost include the cost for prior building modifications that occurred after adoption of the 1995 California Building Code and that did not require seismic retrofit.
SECTION 12.
Chapter 15.38 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.
Chapter 15.38 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE15.38.010 Amendments to the CGC.
The CGC is amended as set forth in this chapter.
15.38.020 Catchlines of sections.
For the purposes of this chapter, and notwithstanding the provisions of section
1.04.060, the catchlines (or titles) of sections in this chapter are part of such sections.
15.38.030 Local amendments to the CGC.
A. Section 101.12 is added to read as follows:
101.12 New Building Electrification
101.12.1
For building permit applications filed on or after January 1, 2023, except as provided in subsections 101.12.6 and 101.12.7, all newly constructed buildings that are three stories or less shall be all-electric buildings.
101.12.2
For building permit applications filed on or after January 1, 2026, except as provided in subsection 101.12.7, all newly constructed buildings shall be all-electric buildings.
101.12.3
16 For the purposes of all-electric building requirements, the term "newly constructed building" as defined in Section 202 does not include additions, improvements, or tenant improvements, to "existing buildings" as defined in the CBC.
101.12.4
Except as provided in subsections 101.12.6 and 101.12.7, building permits shall not be issued to convert all-electric buildings that are three stories or less into mixed-fuel buildings when the initial building permit application is filed on or after January 1, 2023.
101.12.5
Except as provided in subsection 101.12.7, building permits shall not be issued to convert all electric buildings into mixed-fuel buildings when the initial building permit application is filed on or after January 1, 2026.
101.12.6
Limited exemptions. For building permit applications filed on or before December 31, 2025, an applicant may request one of the following limited exemptions to construct a mixed fuel building:
a. Ground floor food service establishment for the area of the building with cooking equipment. The building official shall grant the exemption only for fuel gas piping, fixtures, or infrastructure necessary for cooking equipment within the designated food service area.
b. Manufacturing or industrial facilities for the area of the building with process loads. The building official shall grant this exemption only for the area of the building with process loads.
c. Water-heating systems and equipment in regulated affordable housing for those portions of the building where virtual net energy metering is unavailable.
If the technology to require construction of an all-electric building for ground-floor food- service establishments, manufacturing facilities, industrial facilities, or regulated affordable housing is not feasible and available by July 1, 2025, the City Council shall consider extending the building permit application filing deadline for the limited exemption until technology is feasible and available.
The section 101.12.1 and section 101.12.2 requirements to construct all-electric buildings shall not apply to sectors with limited exemptions as described above (ground floor food service establishments for the area of the building with cooking equipment, areas of manufacturing or industrial facilities with process loads, or affordable housing without virtual net energy metering) until January 1, 2026. If the technology is not 17 feasible or readily available, the exemption shall continue for however long is necessary to achieve the technology.
Once a project is granted a limited exemption, the limited exemption remains throughout the construction process; the building is permitted to remain mixed-fuel regardless of technological advances.
101.12.7
Infeasibility.
The building official may waive the requirements of subsections 101.12.1 or 101.12.2 only for those portions of the building if a building permit applicant establishes, to the satisfaction of the building official that it is infeasible to comply with the requirements because of the type of building, physical site conditions, commercial availability of electric appliances or equipment, necessary operational requirements, electrical infrastructure requirements, or the public health, safety, or economic welfare in the event of an electric grid outage.
Once a project is granted an infeasibility waiver and is issued a building permit, the infeasibility waiver remains throughout the construction process; the building is permitted to remain mixed-fuel regardless of technological advances.
B. The following definitions are added to section 202 to read as follows:
ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING means a building that does not have fuel gas piping installed on the lot or within the building; and that uses electricity as the sole source of energy, except for emergency power systems that are required to serve essential facilities or are otherwise required by law or regulation.
COOKING EQUIPMENT means equipment, including ovens, ranges, brewing kettles, and cooking appliances, that are intended for commercial use in a restaurant, brewery, or other business establishment where food or beverages are prepared and served for consumption on-site or off-site, other than a cottage food operation as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 113758.
EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM has the same meaning as in California Building Code section 202.
ESSENTIAL FACILITIES has the same meaning as in California Building Code section 202.
FOOD-SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT means a building with cooking equipment where food or beverages are prepared and served for consumption on-site or off-site.
18 FUEL GAS has the same meaning as in California Mechanical Code section 202 and California Plumbing Code section 208.
MANUFACTURING OR INDUSTRIAL FACILITY means a building with the occupancy classifications defined in the California Building Code, Chapter 3, Section 306, Group F or Section 313, Group L.
MIXED-FUEL BUILDING means a building that includes fuel gas piping and that is capable of using both fuel gas and electricity as sources of energy.
PROCESS LOAD means an energy load resulting from a process.
REGULATED AFFORDABLE HOUSING means a building to be occupied by low or moderate income households as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 50093; offered at an affordable rent as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 50053 for a period of at least 30 years; and subject to restriction for a period of at least 30 years under a recorded regulatory agreement between the property owner and a local, state, or federal agency.
VIRTUAL NET ENERGY METERING means a billing arrangement that allows multi-tenant building owners to install a single solar system to cover the electricity load of both common and tenant areas connected at the same service delivery point. The solar production is fed back to the grid, then allocated to each tenant and common area's monthly bill.
15.38.040 Infeasibility waiver determination process and appeals.
The building official shall develop guidelines establishing a process to consider infeasibility waivers under section 15.38.030.A. The guidelines must be developed in consultation with relevant industry experts and practitioners, including the Sacramento Municipal Utility District. The process must include, but not is not limited to, a meeting during which the building permit applicant can present evidence to support the claim of infeasibility; a timely written decision granting or denying the infeasibility waiver that includes the reasons for the decision; and the ability for a building permit applicant to appeal the infeasibility-waiver decision in accordance with chapter 1.24 by filing a notice of appeal within 10 business days after the written decision is sent to the building permit applicant. The guidelines shall not be effective until approved by resolution of the City Council.
1 ORDINANCE NO.
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
Date Adopted
AN ORDINANCE DELETING CHAPTER 15.38 AND AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 15 OF THE SACRAMENTO CITY CODE, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS
TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO:
SECTION 1.
In connection with the local amendments to the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, and California Green Building Standards Code set forth below, and pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, the city council finds and determines that:
A. The amendments are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
B. Under this adopting ordinance, specific amendmen ts are established that are more restrictive than those adopted by the State of California under the State Buildings Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
C. Express finding number 1: Climatic
Climate is one of the greatest contributors to fire behavior and other major emergency events because it cannot be controlled. In the summer, dry vegetation creates fire hazards.
The construction of homes within weed-covered rural areas and the presence of combustible weeds on vacant urban lots, coupled with windy conditions, create additional fire hazards.
Sacramento has four distinct seasons: summer, winter, fall, and spring. The distinctions of these seasons are an attraction to the area and one reason why significant population growth has occurred. The population growth has impacted emergency service levels, causing a strain on emergency services, and the result is increased response times.
Sacramento has significant variations in weather patterns. Summers are arid and warm; winters are cool to freezing; fall and spring can bring any combination of weather patterns together. It is this cyclical uncertainty that allows weather events such as the rapid melting of the Sierra snowpack to cause flooding in the low-lying valley areas of Sacramento. As rivers rise and fall with mountain runoff, access to common areas of recreation and boating is affected.
The doubling of annual average rainfall called an "El Nino" event has occurred from time to 2 time and causes the grass to mature and grow in excess of six feet high before it dries out. Ten square feet of land with this type of fuel exhibits an explosive force equivalent to one gallon of gasoline. Although rapid melting of the Sierra snowpack may cause flooding in low-lying valley areas, direct snowfall is rare and light in Sacramento.
Average yearly rainfall is approximately 19 inches. This rainfall normally occurs from October to April. Low-level fog is present throughout the winter months, which brings visibility to almost zero feet. The fog can also cause freezing and slick roadways and is a contributing factor to serious vehicle accidents.
During the summer months, there is generally no measurable precipitation. Temperatures for this dry period range from 70 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit and are frequently accompanied by light to gusty winds. The relative humidity during summer months ranges from 2% to 30%, which is arid. The city contains many acres of grasslands, which, in conjunction with the dry and windy conditions, create a hazardous situation that has led to extensive grass and brush fires in recent years. More development is extending from the urban core into the grass-covered areas. Wind-driven fires can lead to serious consequences as occurred in similar areas of the state.
Based on this express finding, the following building standards in the 2025 California Building Standards Code are amended or added:
2025 California Plumbing Code section 312.4, Table 312.4, and section 1101.12.3; 2022 California Building Code, Appendix I; and 2025 California Residential Code, Appendix BF.
2025 Plumbing Code section 312.4 requires certain types of buried piping to be covered with a protective coating. Table 312.4 provides the allowable length of coated and wrapped buried ferrous gas or water pipes. 2025 California Plumbing Code section 1101.12.3 requires the rainfall rate for purposes of sizing roof drains, conductors, leaders, gutters, and storm sewers. 2025 California Building Code Appendix I and 2025 California Residential Code, Appendix BF address structural designs for patio covers.
D. Express finding number 2: Geological
Sacramento is subject to ground tremors from seismic events as the city is located in a Seismic Design Category D as determined by the American Society of Civil Engineers Standard 7-22, which equates to a high risk of earthquakes. The high-risk seismic zone is defined based on the proximity to known fault lines, soil type, and known mapped spectral accelerations. Large portions of Sacramento have very poor soil conditions, including liquefiable soil. Additionally, the very low elevations are subject to a very high-water table.
The agricultural history for many parts of Sacramento has resulted in many areas having caustic or “hot” soil conditions due to the heavy use of fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, etc.
Unprotected metal pipe, when buried in these areas, is subject to corrosion and premature failure.
3 Based on this express finding, the following building standards in the 2025 California Building Standards Code are amended or added:
2025 California Plumbing Code section 312.4, Table 312.4 and 2025 California Existing Building Code section 304.3, Appendix A Chapter A1 and Appendix A Chapter A3.
2025 Plumbing Code section 312.4 requires certain types of buried piping to be covered with a protective coating. Table 312.4 provides the allowable length of coated and wrapped buried ferrous gas or water pipes.
2025 California Existing Building Code section 304.3 establishes criteria and compliance methods for the earthquake evaluation and design for retrofit of existing buildings.
2025 California Existing Building Code Appendix A Chapter A1 and Appendix A Chapter A3 provide seismic strengthening provisions for existing buildings.
E. Express finding number 3: Topographical
Sacramento is impacted by several topographical features, including major rivers, minor rivers and creeks, aqueducts, lakes, sloughs, natural parkways, open space, bridges and overpasses, freeways, railroad tracks including light rail, drainage canals, sprawling industrial facilities such as Proctor and Gamble, and a former Armed Services Depot. Traffic has to be channeled around several of these topographical features and limitations, which creates traffic congestion and delays emergency response.
Heavy traffic congestion on the city’s major streets is a barrier to timely response for fire and emergency vehicles. Some roadways are expected to double their traffic flow within the next ten years. In the event of an accident or other emergency at one of the key points of intersection between a road and river or freeway, sections of the city could be isolated or response time could be sufficiently slowed so as to increase the risk of injury or damage.
Preservation of wetland areas, natural parkways, riparian corridors along rivers and streams, vernal pools, open space and endangered species habitat all have contributed to access problems as well as exemption from vegetation abatement programs. These situations, though environmentally important, increase the demands on the fire service due to the extreme fire hazard created by fuel loading and limited access.
Sacramento contains agricultural areas at the outlying city boundaries. Specific requirements are necessary because of the location of these agricultural buildings. Sacramento contains a significant inventory of existing buildings and structures. Maintaining a minimum sound transmission class rating between tenant walls and floors is desirable.
Based on this express finding, the following building standards in the 2025 California Building Standards Code are amended or added:
4 2025 California Building Code section 502.1.1; 2025 California Residential Code section R308.1.2; 2025 California Building Code, Appendix C as modified in section 15.20.030; 2025 California Residential Code, Appendix BO; and 2025 California Residential Code, Appendix BG.
Both 2025 California Building Code section 502.1.1 and California Residential Code section R319.1.2 concern address illumination. 2025 California Building Code, Appendix C addresses agricultural buildings; 2025 California Residential Code, Appendix BO addresses existing buildings and structures. 2025 California Residential Code, Appendix BG addresses sound transmission.
F. The city council finds and determines that strict compliance with state and local standards and laws in existence as of the effective date of this ordinance would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of a declared shelter crisis. Accordingly, the city is adopting California Building Code Appendix Q and California Residential Code Appendix CJ to address the needs created by the shelter crisis.
G. As provided in California Health and Safety Code sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, the city council finds and determines that the changes or modifications to state building standards affecting residential units in this ordinance are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed by the city with the California Building Standards Commission and were in effect as of September 30, 2025.
SECTION 2.
Section 15.04.040 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.04.040 Definitions.
When used in this code, the following terms shall be construed as defined in this section:
“Building official,” “administrative authority,” “director,” “enforcing authority,” and “manager” mean the chief building official.
“CBC” means the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2.
“CEBC” means the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition.
“CEC” means the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition.
“CEnC” means the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition.
“CGC” means the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition. 5 “CHBC” means the California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition.
“Chief building official” means the manager of the building division or authorized representatives.
“CMC” means the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition.
“CPC” means the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition.
“CRC” means the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition.
“CRSC” means the California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition.
“CWUIC” means the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition.
“Electric vehicle charging station” or “charging station” means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the CEC and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.
“Permit” means a permit required by this code or required by any other code or ordinance enforced by the manager.
“Responsible party” means any person, business, company or entity, and the parent or legal guardian of any person under the age of 18 years, who has done any act for which an administrative penalty may be imposed.
“Shell building” means any building or structure consisting only of floors (or slab), walls and a roof, the interior of which is to be completed at a later date.
“Small residential rooftop solar energy system” means a solar energy system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal; conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the city; conforms to the requirements of California Civil Code section 714, subdivision (c)(3); is installed on a single-unit dwelling or duplex dwelling; and does not exceed the maximum legal building height.
SECTION 3.
Section 15.04.050 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.04.050 Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code.
6 The building standards included in the following parts of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, are adopted by reference and incorporated in this code, except as expressly amended or superseded by the provisions of this code:
A. The CBC, including Appendices C, I, and Q, which is based on and which amends the provisions of the 2024 International Building Code, as published by the International Code Council.
B. The CRC, including Appendices BF, BO, BG, and CJ, which is based on and which amends the provisions of the 2024 International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council.
C. The CEC, which is based on and which amends the provisions of the 2023 National Electrical Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association.
D. The CMC, which is based on and which amends the provisions of the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
E. The CPC, which is based on and which amends the provisions of the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
F. The CEnC.
G. The CWUIC.
H. The CHBC.
I. The CEBC, including Appendix A Chapter A-1 and Appendix A Chapter A-3, which amends the provisions of the 2024 International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council.
J. The CGC.
K. The CRSC.
SECTION 4.
Section 15.08.010 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.08.010 Permits—Permit procedures.
7 Except as provided in this code, all permits shall be obtained as required by and in accordance with the 2025 California Building Standards Code as adopted in this title 15.
SECTION 5.
Section 15.08.040 of the Sacramento City Code is amended to read as follows:
15.08.040 Permits—Exemptions.
No permit is required for work that is exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit as provided for in the 2025 California Building Standards Code as adopted herein.
SECTION 6.
Section 15.08.060 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.08.060 Permits—Applications.
In addition to the requirements of the 2025 California Building Standards Code as adopted in this title 15, the following shall be included with an application for a permit:
A. All declarations, authorizations, and notices required by this code or state law including the licensed contractor declaration, the owner-builder declaration, the workers’ compensation declaration, the declaration regarding construction lending agency, and the authorization to act on property owner’s behalf, as applicable and fully executed; and
B. A plan review fee, where plans are required, unless a plan review fee is paid at the time of pre-application plan review; provided, that
1. If the plan review fee is to be based on an hourly rate and not the estimated value of the work to be done, a deposit shall be paid at the time of application submittal and the balance shall be billed as plan review is conducted. The plan review fee shall be paid in full prior to issuance of the building permit; and
2. If the plans submitted are incomplete or are changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged.
SECTION 7.
Section 15.08.070 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.08.070 Permits—Permit issuance.
8 In addition to the requirements of the 2025 California Building Standards Code as adopted in this title 15, the following provisions shall apply to the issuance of a permit:
A. When an owner-builder declaration has been executed with a permit application, no permit shall be issued until the notice to the property owner required under California Health and Safety Code section 19825 has been completed and signed by the owner of the property on which the proposed work is to be located and submitted to the chief building official.
B. No permit shall be issued until the applicant has paid the building permit fee (inspection) and all other required fees (including the plan review fee), taxes, and other charges; provided, that if the building permit fee (inspection) is to be based on an hourly rate and not the estimated value of the work to be done, a deposit shall be paid at the time of permit issuance, and the balance shall be billed as inspections are conducted.
The building permit fee (inspection) shall be paid in full prior to final inspection approval.
C. Issuance of a building permit shall not entitle the permit holder to commence the work authorized by the permit unless and until the permit holder has obtained all other approvals required by, and has complied with, all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations relating to the proposed work.
SECTION 8.
Chapter 15.20 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.20 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
15.20.010 Amendments to the CBC.
The CBC is amended as set forth in this chapter.
15.20.020 Catchlines of sections.
For the purposes of this chapter, and notwithstanding the provisions of section
1.04.060, the catchlines (or titles) of sections in this chapter shall be deemed to be part of such sections.
15.20.030 Local amendments to the CBC.
A. Subsection 502.1.1 is added to the end of the CB C section 502.1 to read as follows:
502.1.1 Address Illumination. Addressing shall be illuminated at night in all new buildings. Address signs shall be internally or externally illuminated. When the 9 luminance or the face of a sign is from an external source, it shall have an intensity of not less than 5.0 foot-candles. Internally illuminated signs shall provide equivalent luminance.
B. CBC section 1208.5 is amended to read as follows :
1208.5 Efficiency dwelling units. Efficiency dwelling units shall comply with the following:
1. The unit’s habitable space shall comply with sections 1208.1 through 1208.4.
Notwithstanding section 1208.3, the unit shall be occupied by no more than two persons and have a minimum floor area of not less than 150 square feet (13.9 m²) of floor area.
2. The unit shall be provided with a separate closet.
3. For other than Accessible, adaptable dwelling units, the unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigerator, each having a clear working space of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in front. Light and ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided.
4. The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower.
C. CBC Appendix C (agricultural buildings) section 104.1 is amended to read as follows:
C104.1 Exit facilities: Exits shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 and Chapter 11A or 11B as applicable.
SECTION 9.
Chapter 15.24 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.24 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
15.24.010 Amendments to the CPC.
The CPC is amended as set forth in this chapter.
15.24.020 Catchlines of sections.
For the purposes of this chapter, and notwithstanding the provisions of section
1.04.060, the catchlines (or titles) of sections in this chapter shall be deemed to be part of such sections.
10 15.24.030 Local amendments to the CPC.
A. CPC section 312.4 is amended to read as follows:
Corrosion, Erosion, and Mechanical Damage. Each system of buried ferrous piping used for either potable water or gas supply shall have a protective coating of an approved type, machine applied and conforming to recognized standards. Field wrapping shall provide equivalent protection and is restricted to those short sections and fittings necessarily stripped for threading.
All buried ferrous piping shall be installed with cathodic protection. Private gas mains and laterals coming within the scope of the Federal Regulations for Pipeline Safety shall be designed and the installation supervised for compliance by a person qualified by experience and training in pipeline corrosion control methods. Supply piping for buildings shall be installed according to the same standards or by the use of Table 312.4 of this code.
When Table 312.4 is used, the piping system shall be installed according to the following requirements:
1. Galvanic anodes for cathodic protection of ferrous piping shall be buried not less than three feet below grade, and below the bottom of the pipe to be protected. They shall be not less than four feet horizontally from any buried metallic pipe. Before backfilling, the anode shall be flooded with a minimum of five gallons of water.
Connecting of the anode to the pipe, when made less than six inches above grade, shall be with a thermite weld. Connections six inches or more above grade may be made by the use of an approved electrical service grounding clamp.
2. Water supply piping shall be isolated at the connection of the utility or private tap from the water main and at each building foundation line adjacent to the full way shut- off valve.
3. Gas supply piping shall be isolated adjacent to each building foundation line or at the appliance when located outside the building and from the serving gas supplier’s service equipment.
4. Approved isolation fittings shall be located a minimum of six inches above grade, except at the water tap.
5. Any piping laid in the same trench with pipe requiring cathodic protection shall be separated laterally a minimum of 12 inches, and piping installed diagonally above pipe requiring cathodic protection shall be separated vertically a minimum of six inches. All separations shall be maintained with clean earth in accordance with CPC section 314. 11 All piping regulated by this code and subject to undue corrosion, erosion or mechanical damage shall be protected in an approved manner.
B. Table 312.4 is added to Chapter 3 of the CPC to read as follows:
Table 312.4. Anode Selection Chart
Allowable Length of Coated and Wrapped Buried Ferrous Gas or Water Pipe Pipe Size
Anode
Size 1/2″ 3/4″ & 1″ 1-1/4″ & 1-
1/2″ 2″ 3″ 4″
1 lb.
anode 50 ft - - - - -
3 lb.
anode 150 ft 100 ft 50 ft 50 ft - -
9 lb.
anode 500 ft 200 ft 200 ft 150 ft 100 ft 100 ft
17 lb.
anode - 500 ft 350 ft 300 ft 250 ft 150 ft
32 lb.
anode - - 500 ft 500 ft 450 ft 350 ft
C. Subsection 1101.12.3 is added to CPC section 1101.12 to read as follows:
For the purpose of sizing roof drains, conductors, leaders, gutters, and storm sewers, the rainfall rate used for calculations shall be 3 inches per hour.
SECTION 10.
Chapter 15.32 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.32 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
15.32.010 Amendments to the CRC.
The CRC is amended as set forth in this chapter.
15.32.020 Catchlines of sections.
For the purposes of this chapter, and notwithstanding the provisions of section
1.04.060, the catchlines (or titles) of sections in this chapter shall be deemed to be part of such sections.
12 15.32.030 Local amendments to the CRC.
Subsection R308.1.2 is added to the end of the CRC Section R308.1 to read as follows:
R308.1.2 Address Illumination. Addressing shall be illuminated at night in all new buildings. Address signs shall be internally or externally illuminated. When the luminance or the face of a sign is from an external source, it shall have an intensity of not less than 5.0 foot-candles. Internally illuminated signs shall provide equivalent luminance.
SECTION 11.
Chapter 15.34 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.34 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
15.34.010 Amendments to the CEBC.
The CEBC is amended as set forth in this chapter.
15.34.020 Catchlines of sections.
For the purposes of this chapter, and notwithstanding the provisions of section
1.04.060, the catchlines (or titles) of sections in this chapter shall be deemed to be part of such sections.
15.34.030 Local amendments to the CEBC.
The following is added to the end of CEBC section 304.3:
A seismic evaluation of the building or structure shall be required where the total construction cost, not including cost of furnishings, fixtures and equipment, or normal maintenance for the building exceed 25 percent of the construction cost for the replacement of the existing building. The construction cost include the cost for prior building modifications that occurred after adoption of the 1995 California Building Code and that did not require seismic retrofit.
SECTION 12.
Chapter 15.38 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.