San Leandro City Council
November 7, 2022

2022 Building Code
Adoption
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
1 Building Code Adoption Cycle
 Every three years, State establishes Building Standards Code for use throughout California
 Building Standards Code (“Codes”) are laws governing
construction of buildings and structures
 2022 Codes go into effect January 1, 2023
 Cities and counties may adopt local amendments to
strengthen Codes based on local climatic, geological,
and topographical conditions
 Codified in San Leandro Municipal Code as Chapter 7-5 2 Proposed Ordinance
 Updates Municipal Code Chapter 7-5 to adopt:
 2022 editions of Building Standards Code:
 California Building Code - CCR Title 24 Part 2
 California Residential Code - CCR Title 24 Part 3
 California Electrical Code - CCR Title 24 Part 4
 California Mechanical Code - CCR Title 24 Part 5
 California Plumbing Code - CCR Title 24 Part 6
 California Energy Code - CCR Title 24 Part 7
 California Fire Code - CCR Title 24 Part 9
 California Existing Building Code - CCR Title 24 Part 10  California Green Building Standards Code - CCR Title 24 Part 11  2018 International Property Maintenance Code
3 Local Amendments – Building and Safety
 Local amendments used to strengthen statewide Codes
 Ordinance maintains local amendments for structural
design requirements, seismic resistance, and
foundations – similar throughout Bay Area
 New local amendments include:
 Lowering square footage trigger for fire sprinkler
requirements, particularly in Assembly occupancies
(Group A)
 Lowering project valuation trigger for earthquake gas shut-off valves from $10,000 to $5,000
4 Local Amendments – Reach Codes
 “Reach Codes” established throughout state
 Key implementation strategy of 2021 Climate Action Plan  Local amendments require new buildings to be all-electric  Limited exceptions proposed due to technical infeasibility and/or cost-effectiveness for:
 Pipeline development projects (before Jan. 1, 2023);
 Attached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs);
 Industrial Buildings;
 Commercial Kitchens (cooking); and
 Hotels and Motels with 80+ rooms (clothes drying)
 Reach Codes will be revisited every three years with Code adoption cycle
5 Local Amendments – Reach Codes
 EBCE Model Code Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure requirements included:
6 Single-Family Affordable MultiFamily
MultiFamily Office Other Non-Res
EV Installed -- Level 2 – 15% Level 2 –
40%
Level 2 –
20% Level 2– 10%
EV Ready Level 1 – 1
Level 2 – 1
Level 2 – 25%
Level 1 – 60%
Level 1 –
60% --
EV Capable -- -- -- Level 2 –
30% Level 2 – 10%
Recommendation
 First reading of Ordinance was approved by consent on October 17, 2022  Staff recommends the City Council:

1. Hold a public hearing, approve second reading, and adopt Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 7-5 to adopt:
• 2022 editions of California Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Code, Fire Code, Existing Building Code, and Green Building Standards Code by reference
• 2018 International Property Maintenance Code by reference • Local amendments to advance health, welfare, and safety of the community

2. Adopt Resolution finding and determining local amendments are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geologic, or topographical conditions  Effective date: January 1, 2023
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