2022 California Building Standards Code Adoption
Megan Hunter, Community Development Director
Sam Klemek, Fire Chief
Skylar Thornton, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal
Lorenzo Sanchez, Code Enforcement Manager
City Council – December 6, 2022
Executive Summary
The California Building Standards Commission published the new California Building Standards Code on July 1, 2022 This code is required to take effect on January 1, 2023 Establishes consistent minimum requirements to safeguard public health, safety, and general welfare attributed to the built environment Jurisdictions are able to make amendments to this code
City of Salinas modified:
California Green Building Standards Code related to recycling of construction debris Fire Code to address the unique local climatic, topographic, and geological conditions of Salinas
Background
Every three years, the California Building Standards Commission publishes the new California Building Standards Code Publication in July to take effect on January 1st on the subsequent year The City last adopted the code cycle on November 5, 2019 City adopted local amendments to the California Green Building Standards Code related to construction debris recycling requirements Fire Code was amended to reflect the unique local climatic, topographic, and geological conditions of Salinas The 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) was also adopted as the basis for administration of code enforcement requirements
Discussion
California Building Standards Commission adopts specific language, codes and building standards applicable throughout California The Building Standards Commission published the California Building Standards Code on July 1, 2022 and will become State law on January 1, 2023 City also is adopting the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code Basis for administration of code enforcement requirements, establishing minimum maintenance standards for all existing facilities related to equipment, light, ventilation, heating, sanitation, and fire safety The City of Salinas’ local amendments include:
California Green Building Standards Code based to reduce the amount of construction and demolition waste Fire Code to reflect the local experience, equipment and staffing required by the Fire Department To implement these codes and amendments, the City adopts an ordinance that codifies them in Chapters 9 and 13 of the Salinas Municipal Code
CEQA
Not a Project. The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378.
Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.
Strategic Plan
This report supports the City of Salinas Strategic Plan goals and Objectives for Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability, Public Safety, and Effective and Culturally Responsive Government.
Recommendation
A motion to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code along with the related local amendments.