1 City Council Meeting: October 11, 2022 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NUMBER_______ (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, AND
TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5
WHEREAS, the California State Building Standards Commission approved and published the 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code on July 1, 2022, and such code will be effective 180 days thereafter, which is January 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, the 2022 California Building Standards Code includes the 2022 California Building Code, 2022 California Existing Building Code, 2022 California Residential Code, 2022 California Electrical Code, 2022 California Mechanical Code, 2022 California Plumbing Code, 2022 California Energy Code, 2022 California Fire Code, 2022 California Historical Building Code, and 2022 California Green Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 provide that the City may make changes or modifications to the building standards contained in the California Building Standards Code based upon express findings that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, on August 17, 2022, the Building and Fire Life Safety Commission met to consider recommendations to the City Council regarding adopting the 2022 2 California Building Standards Code, local amendments to that Code, and local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, at the August 17, 2022 meetings, the Building and Fire Life Safety Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution making necessary local findings and adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code with local amendments, and
WHEREAS, the majority of the local amendments were recommended from a collaborative group of Building Officials from the Los Angeles County region; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds each of the local amendments necessary and applicable to Santa Monica based on local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, based upon the findings contained in this Resolution, the City Council will be adopting an ordinance making local amendments to certain sections of the building standards contained in the California Building Standards Code, which are reasonably necessary based upon local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council makes the following findings regarding local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions related to the local amendments to the California Building Standards Code described in Section 2 below:
3 General Findings
(a) The Master Environmental Assessment (“MEA”) adopted in April 1996, shows that Santa Monica’s climate is primarily influenced by the Pacific Ocean and is characterized by infrequent rainfall and winds. The winds originate from the west during the day and from the north and northeast during the night. Further, intermittent Santa Ana winds conditions occur from September to March allowing conditions that create the potential for high velocity winds with high temperatures. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire, and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. (Climatic)
(b) Santa Monica is situated in Southern California which has extreme arid conditions and periods of severe drought. As outlined in the MEA, the City relies for its water supply upon water from outside the region which is purchased from the Metropolitan Water District and local groundwater. (Climatic).
(c) The Safety Element of Santa Monica’s General Plan, adopted in January 1995, shows that Santa Monica is in area at high risk of seismic activity due to, among other fault systems, the Santa Monica, Newport-Inglewood, and the San Andreas fault systems, the close proximity of which increases the likelihood of seismic disturbances of substantial magnitude. The Safety Element further discusses the damaging effect local seismic activity would have on potentially hazardous buildings and the related potential demands on emergency service needs. (Geological)
(d) The Los Angeles region has a vast and complex network of faults. Some of these faults, like the previously unknown Northridge Fault, are blind thrust faults that earth 4 scientists believe are capable of intense ground shaking similar or greater in size than the January 17, 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The random possible location of these blind thrust faults increases the local seismic risk and poses an increasing threat to public safety. (Geological)
(e) The Safety Element also identifies shallow ground water within 50 feet of the ground surface along the beach, near the Industrial corridor and Marine Park areas of the City. This ground water condition, coupled with unconsolidated youthful sedimentary soils, makes these areas susceptible to possible liquefaction during strong or moderately strong earthquakes. Liquefaction is a very destructive secondary effect of strong seismic shaking where a loss of bearing strength occurs along with ground oscillations in the supporting soils. (Geological)
(f) Existing lots in the City of Santa Monica may be located on hilly terrain with slopes that create grading, drainage, foundation, infrastructure, utility and emergency access challenges. (Topographical)
(g) Where climatic conditions in Santa Monica create demands for higher usage of energy and natural resources, measures that allow conservation and efficiencies in construction will promote practices to achieve these goals and will be better realized with a definition of Sustainability as applied to concepts in the California Green Building Standards Code. (Climatic).
(h) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having residential buildings constructed within a region where environmental resources are scarce due to varying and occasional immoderate temperatures and weather conditions. This local 5 condition also challenges the demand and need for energy resources upon the local utilities. (Climatic).
(i) Modifications and changes to administrative standards for the effective enforcement of building standards as well as modifications and changes that do not result in substantive changes to the California Building Standards do not modify Building Standards pursuant to Sections 17958 and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code and do not require express findings of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions to be made to justify them pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code. (Administrative)
Specific Findings
(j) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The amendment imposing roof decking requirements where clay or concrete tiles are used will reduce the failure of concrete and clay tile roofs during a significant earthquake and is in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(k) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to omit the importance factor in the equation ensures that a safe seismic separation distance is maintained for important facilities from adjoining structures and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that 6 new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(l) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit mixed structural system to two stories is intended to improve quality of construction and reduce potential damages that may result from vertical irregularities of the structural system in buildings subject to high seismic load and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(m) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to require special anchorage of the diaphragm to the wall and limit the allowable shear will address and clarify special needs for concrete and masonry construction with flexible wood diaphragm and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological) 7 (n) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Additionally, the topography within the Los Angeles region includes significant hillsides with narrow and winding access that makes timely response by fire suppression vehicles challenging and difficult. The additional section establishing seismic design provisions for hillside buildings is intended to mitigate and limit property damage that are the results of increased seismic forces which are imparted upon hillside buildings and structures in the event of a significant earthquake and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological and Topographical)
(o) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification requiring safe design and construction requirements for ceiling suspension systems to resist seismic loads is intended to minimize the amount of damage within a building and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
8 (p) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to require the registered design professional in responsible charge for the structural design to observe the construction will help to ensure acceptable standards of workmanship are provided and improve the quality of the observation and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings and structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(q) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit certain types of exemptions from special inspections for concrete construction will improve quality of control during construction and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(r) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to require special inspections for detached one- 9 or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane assigned to Seismic Design category D, E and F will help ensure that acceptable standards of workmanship and quality of construction are provided and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological) (s) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood for foundation support or retaining earth lateral pressure in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F is an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding environment and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Climatic and Geological) (t) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge 10 Earthquake. The proposed modification to prohibit prescriptive design provisions for foundation walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F is intended to ensure that the proper analysis of the structure takes into account the surrounding conditions and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(u) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to require minimum reinforcement in stepped footings is intended to improve performance of buildings and structures and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological) (v) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit the use of prescriptive design provisions and under-reinforced or plain concrete is to ensure that the proper analysis of the structure takes into account the surrounding condition and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or 11 alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological) (w) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of timber footings in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F is an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding environment and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Climatic and Geological) (x) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and microorganisms. The proposed modifications to prohibit the use of timber deep foundation 12 elements and wood poles and posts embedded in direct contact with soil in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F are an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding environment and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Climatic and Geological) (y) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to require minimum reinforcement to address the problem of poor performance of plain concrete or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(z) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modifications to increase confinement in critical columns, limit the use of highly gravity loaded walls, and increase concrete coverage in thin slabs will serve to prevent failure of structures during seismic events and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or 13 alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological) (aa) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Existing concrete and masonry chimneys and fireplaces may be unreinforced and lack the proper resiliency to lateral forces. The Seismic Design Categories of the City of Santa Monica and the potential effects of seismic activity on existing chimneys and fireplaces necessitate the repair, strengthening or demolition of existing unreinforced concrete or masonry chimneys/fireplaces when construction of the associated building is undertaken. (Geological)
(bb) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit the use of staple fasteners to resist or transfer seismic load is intended to improve the performance of buildings and structures during a seismic event and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(cc) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge 14 Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood in retaining and crib walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F is intended to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding environment and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Climatic and Geological)
(dd) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to require mechanically driven nails to have the same dimensions as hand-driven nails in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F will result in improved quality of construction and performance of wood structural panel shear walls and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(ee) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of 15 producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to establish minimum performance requirements for hold-down connectors for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F will reduce failure of wood structural panel shear walls due to excessive deflection and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code. (Geological)
(ff) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on wood frame diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological) (gg) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on wood frame shear walls not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore needs to 16 be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological) (hh) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Conventional framing does not address the need for a continuous load path, critical shear transfer mechanisms, connection-ties, irregular and flexible portions of complex shaped structures. The proposed modification to require continuous footings under braced wall lines will improve performance of buildings or structures during a seismic event and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological) (ii) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification requiring minimum sheathing thickness and nailing type and size will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
17 (jj) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and microorganisms. The proposed modifications to provide for more stringent requirements for braced wall sheathing, limit the use of staple fasteners to resist or transfer seismic load, and provide more stringent design requirements for retaining walls, including a prohibition on the use of wood for retaining walls over four feet in height are intended to improve the performance of buildings and structures during a seismic event and mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding environment and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structure and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Climatic and Geological)
(kk) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The region is further affected by construction of buildings and structures using traditional construction material that affect air quality, greenhouse gas emission, and construction waste in the area. The proposed amendment addressing structural 18 designs specific to intermodal shipping containers is intended to reduce the environmental impact of unused and unrecycled intermodal shipping containers and increase sustainability by reducing consumption of traditional construction materials while providing a construction method that will mitigate damage in the event of a significant seismic event. The proposed modification needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings using intermodal shipping containers are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code and California Green Building Standards Code. (Climatic and Geological)
(ll) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to require construction documents for wood frame construction greater than one story in height or with a basement to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer is intended to assure that both the structural design and prescriptive requirements of the code are properly utilized and presented and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(mm) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Additionally, 19 existing lots in the City of Santa Monica may be located on hilly terrain with slopes that create grading, drainage, foundation, infrastructure, utility and emergency access challenges. The proposed modification incorporates design parameters for hillside buildings to better mitigate and limit property damage that are the results of increased seismic forces imparted on hillside buildings and structures in a significant seismic event.
These design parameters need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological and Topographical)
(nn) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to provide more stringent requirements for irregular structures will limit the type of irregular conditions within buildings that may lead to higher structural damage during a seismic event and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code and consistent with the recent requirements in the ASCE 7-
16. (Geological)
(oo) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modifications to require that mechanical or plumbing fixtures 20 and equipment be attached to the structure and limit the equipment weight for attic floor systems is intended to reduce injuries, save lives, and minimize structural damages and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(pp) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to require specific detailing at large floor openings is intended to address the poor performance of floor diaphragms with openings and limit or reduce property damages during a seismic event and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological) (qq) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to increase the length and limit the location where shear walls sheathed with lath, plaster or gypsum board are used will help to ensure that multi-level building will reach its performance objective in resisting higher levels of seismic loads and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alternations to existing buildings or 21 structures are designed or constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(rr) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on stapled nail fasteners used in wood structural panel shear walls not substantiated with cyclic testing and requiring minimum sheathing thickness and nailing type and size will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological) (ss) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modifications requiring minimum sheathing thickness and nailing type and size for alternate braced wall panels and continuously sheathed portal frame panel construction and providing more stringent requirements for portal frame with hold-downs at detached garage door openings, will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological) 22 (tt) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification requiring minimum length of braced wall panels based on wall height ensures that the structural integrity with respect to “maximum shear wall aspect ratios” is maintained and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(uu) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification requiring a minimum number of braced wall panels based on length and requiring a minimum length for braced wall panels in certain Seismic Design Categories reduces the aspect ratio and helps to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(vv) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to require all exterior walls and interior braced 23 wall panels in buildings be supported on continuous footings will provide for a complete load path that will serve to increase structural integrity in the event of a seismic event and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(ww) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to require specific detailing at large roof openings is intended to address the poor performance of roof diaphragms with openings and limit or reduce property damage during a seismic event and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological) (xx) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to not allow the use of unreinforced masonry in parapet walls in certain Seismic Design Categories is intended to prevent non-ductile failures and sudden structural collapses and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing 24 buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological) (yy) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to impose stricter reinforcement requirements for masonry elements will ensure that the ductility requirements for buildings in high seismic region meet the intent of the code and limit potential property damages and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(zz) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including, but not limited to, the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood foundation systems as well as limit prescriptive design provisions is an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies arising from these local conditions to ensure that new buildings and structures and additions or alternations to existing buildings or structures are 25 designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Climatic and Geological)
(aaa) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to require continuous footings under braced wall lines, require reinforcement in one- and two-family dwellings, and require minimum reinforcement in stepped footings will improve performance of buildings or structures during a seismic event and minimize potential problems or deficiencies and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological) (bbb) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood foundation walls is an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wooddestroying organisms and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures 26 are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Climatic and Geological)
(ccc) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modification to anchor masonry chimneys into concrete foundation will reduce injuries, save lives, and minimize structural damages. Therefore, this amendment needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(ddd) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed modifications to place design and construction limits on staples as fasteners used in wood structural panel or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance of structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Residential Code. (Geological)
(eee) Due to fog, salt laden air, and possible splashing of seawater, equipment, materials, and metallic enclosures are subject to severe corrosive conditions that affect protection of live wires and components. Metallic enclosures that are located within 402.4 27 meters (0.25 miles) of the mean shoreline are especially subject to corrosive conditions The proposed modifications to metallic enclosures located within 402.4 meters (0.25 miles) of the mean shoreline will increase resilience and protect against corrosion. (Climatic).
SECTION 2. The City Council expressly finds that the following modifications and changes to the California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions and that the local conditions detailed in Section 1 above apply to the following modifications and changes to the California Building Standards Code as follows:
No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
1 8.08.050, .070 Amend administrative provisions Section (i) Administrative 2 8.08.050(c)(2)
Require building permit for
freestanding masonry or concrete
walls more than four feet in height.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (c), (d) Geological
3 8.12.010 Adopt 2022 California Building
Code Section (i) Administrative
4 8.12.040
Designation of Essential Facilities
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Section (i) Administrative
5 8.12.050
Supplemental Land Hazard Zone
Requirements.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (c), (d),
(e) Geological
6 8.12.070
Fire Retardant Roofing.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with additions for greater
passive fire protection.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
7 8.12.080(a)
Roof deck requirements – where
concrete and clay tile is installed.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Sections (c), (d),
(e), (j) Geological
8 8.12.080(b)
Building separations - omit the
importance factor from Equation
12.12-1 to ensure that a safe
seismic separation distance is
provided.
Sections (c), (d),
(e), (k)
Geological
28 No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
9 8.12.080(c)
Limit the height of light frame
construction with vertical
irregularities to two stories for oneand-two family dwellings. (Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (l) Geological
10 8.12.080(d)
Provide more stringent
requirements for the structural
elements for Wood Roof
Diaphragms where they support
concrete or masonry walls and to
limit the allowable shear loads.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (m) Geological
11 8.12.080(e)
Analysis and Design of Special
Provisions for Hillside Buildings
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (n) Geological and
Topographical
12 8.12.080(f)
Amendment to provide structural
safety standards for Suspended
Ceilings where none currently exist
in the California Building Code.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (o) Geological
13 8.12.090(a)
Define specific requirements of the
registered design professional for
general structural observation and
require more comprehensive jobsite reporting.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (p) Geological
14 8.12.090(b)
Provide for more stringent
requirements for seismic structural
observation including lateral design
with an exception for simple
structures
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (p) Geological
15 8.12.090(c)
Requirements for special
inspection for concrete
construction with exceptions.
Section (q) Geological
29 No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
16 8.12.090(d)
Provide more stringent requirement
by requiring special inspection for
seismic resistance for irregular
structures of one-and-two family
dwellings.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (r) Geological
17 8.12.100(a)
Restrict permanent wood
foundations in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F due to unknown
performance in a seismic event
and its ability to withstand
surrounding elements.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (s) Climatic and
Geological
18 8.12.100(b)
Restrict the prescriptive design of
foundation walls in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (t) Climatic and
Geological
19 8.12.100(c)
Foundations – Stepped Footings.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (u) Geological
20 8.12.100(d)
Provide limitations for the
prescriptive design method of
footings for light-frame construction
in Seismic Design Categories D, E,
F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (v) Climatic and
Geological
21 8.12.100(e)
Restrict allowance of timber
footings in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F due to unknown
performance in a seismic event
and its ability to withstand
surrounding elements.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (w) Climatic and
Geological
30 No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
22 8.12.100(f)
Restrict allowance of timber deep
foundation elements in Seismic
Design Categories D, E, or F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (x) Climatic and
Geological
23 8.12.100(g)
Restrict allowance of wood poles
and posts embedded in direct
contact with soil in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, or F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (x) Climatic and
Geological
24 8.12.110(a)
Restrict uses of plain structural
concrete and require minimum
reinforcement to address poor
performance of plain concrete.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (y) Geological
25 8.12.110(b)
Provide for critical design criteria of
concrete columns and concrete
shear walls.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (z) Geological
26 8.12.120(a)
Repair/strengthening, alteration or
removal of existing unreinforced
concrete or masonry chimneys/
fireplaces.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (aa) Geological
27 8.12.140(a)
Restrict use of staples to resist or
transfer seismic forces in Seismic
Design Categories D, E, F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group.)
Section (bb) Geological
28 8.12.140(b)
Restrict use of wood in retaining
and crib walls in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (cc) Climatic and
Geological
31 No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
29 8.12.140(c)
Require nails installed with a
mechanical driver to meet same
dimensions as hand-driven nails in
Seismic Design Categories D, E, F
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (dd) Geological
30 8.12.140(d)
Minimum performance
requirements for hold-down
connectors for Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ee) Geological
31 8.12.140(e)
Standards requirement for woodframe diaphragms with restrictions for Seismic Design Categories D,
E, F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ff) Geological
32 8.12.140(f)
Standards requirement for woodframe shear walls with restrictions for Seismic Design Categories D,
E, F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group)
Section (gg) Geological
33 8.12.140(g)
More stringent requirements for
braced wall line support.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group)
Section (hh) Geological
34 8.12.140(h)
Alternative bracing standards for
panels for various methods and
increased requirements for panel
thickness and nailing.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group.)
Section (ii) Geological
35 8.12.140(i)
Provide for more stringent
requirements for braced wall
sheathing based on Seismic
Design Category.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (jj) Geological
32 No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
36 8.12.140(j)
More stringent requirements for
sheathing attachment in Seismic
Design Categories D, E, F --
staples fasteners are prohibited.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group.)
Section (jj) Geological
37 8.12.140(k)
More stringent design
requirements for retaining walls.
Prohibition of use of wood for
retaining walls over 4 feet in height
in Seismic Design Categories D, E,
or F.
(New)
Section (jj) Climatic and
Geological
38 8.12.150
Add “ponds” to title of section, and
add ‘spa, hot tub’ terms to
standards.
Section (i) Administrative
39 8.12.160
Requirements for use of intermodal
shipping containers.
(New)
Section (kk) Climatic and
Geological
40 8.18.010 Adopt 2022 California Existing
Building Code Section (i) Administrative
41 8.20.010 Adopt 2022 California Historical
Building Code Section (i) Administrative
42 8.22.010 Adopt 2022 California Residential
Code Section (i) Administrative
43 8.22.030(a)
Requirement that construction
drawings for woodframe structures
more than one-story shall be
stamped by a licensed architect or
engineer.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group.)
Section (ll) Geological
44 8.22.030(b)
Requirement that slopes steeper
than 33-1/3 percent are to comply
with the structural requirements of
Chapter 16 of the California
Building Code.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (mm) Topographical and
Geological
45 8.22.030(c)
Provide more stringent
requirements for irregular
structures by not allowing
Section (nn) Geological
33 No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
exceptions in Chapter 3 of the
California Residential Code.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group.)
46 8.22.030(d)
Require attachment of mechanical
or plumbing fixtures and equipment
to the structure.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (oo) Geological
47 8.22.030(e)
Limit the weight and height of
mechanical and plumbing
equipment for attic floor systems to
less than 400 pounds, and a
maximum height of four feet.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (oo) Geological
48 8.22.030(f)
Establish criteria for openings in
horizontal diaphragms to limit the
maximum floor opening.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (pp) Geological
49 8.22.030(g)
Bracing requirements based on
seismic design category.
Restriction of shear walls sheathed
with other materials in Seismic
Design Category D.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (qq) Geological
50 8.22.030(h)
Provide more stringent
requirements for allowed material
types for bracing requirements and
restrict material types with
unknown performance in Seismic
Category D.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (rr) Geological
51 8.22.030(i)
Provide more stringent
requirements for alternate braced
wall panels.
Section (ss) Geological
34 No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
52 8.22.030(j)
Provide more stringent
requirements for portal frame with
hold-downs at detached garage
door openings.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ss) Geological
53 8.22.030(k)
Minimum length of braced wall
panels based on wall height for
Method PFH and CS-PF.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (tt) Geological
54 8.22.030(l)
Minimum number of braced wall
panels based on length in Seismic
Design Category D.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (uu) Geological
555 8.22.030(m)
Require more stringent
requirements for Method CS-PF by
increasing minimum size of panel
sheathing and anchoring methods.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ss) Geological
56 8.22.030(n)
Delete California Residential Code
Section which allows intervals of
continuous foundations for braced
wall panel support in Seismic
Category D.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (vv) Geological
57 8.22.030(o)
Roof openings in horizontal
diaphragms to comply with added
Section R803.2.4 to limit the
maximum roof opening and shear
transfer.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ww) Geological
58 8.22.030(p)
Design requirement for parapet
walls in Seismic Design Category
D.
Section (xx) Geological
35 No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
59 8.22.030(q)
Stricter requirement for masonry
element reinforcing.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group.)
Section (yy) Geological
60 8.22.050(a)
Restrict the use of wood
foundations in Seismic Category D
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (zz) Climatic and
Geological
61 8.22.050(b)
Requirement for higher structural
design in continuous footings in
Seismic Design Category D.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (aaa) Geological
62 8.22.050(c)
Restrict the use of wood foundation
walls in Seismic Design Category
D
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (bbb) Climatic and
Geological
63 8.22.060(a)
Requirement for chimneys to
anchor four No. 4 reinforcing bars
into the concrete foundation for
seismic support.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ccc) Geological
64 8.22.080(a)
Restrict the use of staples for wood
fastening methods.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ddd) Geological
65 8.22.080(b)
Restrict the use of staples in the
alternate attachment method.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ddd) Geological
66 8.24.010 Adopt 2022 California Electrical
Code Section (i) Administrative
67 8.24.020
Statement adopting local
amendments. (Continuation from
previous code cycle.)
Section (i) Administrative
36 No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
68 8.24.040
Electrical appliances, devices,
materials, and equipment
regulations.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Section (eee) Climatic
69 8.24.050
Restrictions on use of previously
used materials.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Section (eee) Climatic
70 8.24.090
Require metallic enclosures
installed within the proximity of the
mean shoreline to have a higher
degree of corrosion protection.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Section (eee) Climatic
71 8.28.010 Adopt 2022 California Mechanical
Code Section (i) Administrative
72 8.32.020
Statement adopting local
amendments. (Continuation from
previous code cycles.)
Section (i) Administrative
73 8.32.010 Adopt 2022 California Plumbing
Code Section (i) Administrative
74 8.32.040
Require protection of ground water
by prohibiting water softener
discharge to dry wells meeting
standards of the Regional Water
Quality Control Board.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
75 8.32.070
Seismic Gas Shutoff Devices.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (c), (d),
(e) Geological
76 8.36.010 Adopt 2022 California Energy
Code Section (i) Administrative
77 8.40.010 Adopt 2022 California Fire Code Section (i) Administrative 78 8.40.020(a)
Temporary sales lots
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
79 8.40.020(b)
Submission of records -
electronically submit all compliant
and non-compliant reports to the
Santa Monica Fire Department via
a method approved by the fire
code official.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
80 8.40.020(c)
Building addresses shall be
displayed so as to be visible from
the street and alley
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
37 No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
81 8.40.020(d)
Problematic Systems and Systems
Out-of-Service.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
82 8.40.020(e)
Firewatch.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
83 8.40.020(f) Delete earlier standpipe systems
amendment as redundant. Section (i) Administrative
84 8.40.020(f)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
85 8.40.020(g) Santa Monica Pier
(New) Sections (a), (b) Climatic
86 8.40.020(h)
Fireworks
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
87 8.40.020(i) Addition of correct subsection (i)
designation. Section (i) Administrative
88 8.44.040
Definitions
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
89 8.44.050(a)
Requirements for automatic fire
extinguishing and protection
sprinkler systems; with added
language to address requirements
for Accessory Dwelling Units.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
90 8.44.050(b)
Exceptions to Sprinkler Systems.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
91 8.44.050(c)
Minimum Requirements – NonOccupied Buildings.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
92 8.44.080
Authorization to Fire Chief and
Building Officer to promulgate
standards for automatic sprinklers.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
93 8.44.090
High-Rise Building Requirements.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b),
(c), (d)
Climatic and
Geological
94 8.44.100
Smoke detectors – existing
residential occupancies.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
38 No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
95 8.44.110
Standards for fire protection
systems.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
96 8.44.120
Seismic protection of fire sprinkler
systems.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b),
(c), (d)
Climatic and
Geological
97 8.44.130
Plans and specifications.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b),
(c), (d), (i)
Administrative,
Climatic and
Geological
98 8.44.140
Fire alarm requirements.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Section (i) Administrative
99 8.44.150
Fees for excessive false alarm
responses.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Section (i) Administrative
100 8.44.160
Penalty for excessive false alarm
responses.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Section (i) Administrative
101 8.60.010
Adopt Appendix, Chapter A1 of
2022 California Existing Building
Code
Section (i) Administrative
102 8.64.010
Adopt Appendix, Chapter A2 of
2018 International Existing Building
Code
Section (i) Administrative
103 8.68.010
Adopt Appendix, Chapter A3 of
2022 California Existing Building
Code
Section (i) Administrative
104 8.76.050 Update applicable references. Section (i) Administrative 105 8.80.030 Update applicable references. Section (i) Administrative 106 8.80.050(b)(2) Update applicable references. Section (i) Administrative //
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. 39 APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Dean Sloan
City Attorney