Attachment A - Building Code and EV Ordinance - Redline — City Council and Concurrent Authorities, November 15, 2022

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1 ORDINANCE NO.

ORDINANCE AMENDING, DELETING, AND ADDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS OF TITLE 15 OF THE STOCKTON MUNICIPA L CODE BY INCORPORATING THE 2022 EDITION OF CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, INCLUDING APPLICABLE

APPENDICES (CALIFORNIA MODEL BUILDING AND FIRE CODE), AND ADDING CHAPTER

15.90 ESTABLISHING AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I. FINDINGS AND INTENT

The City Council of the City of Stockton fi nds that the building standards, rules, and regulations established in Titl e 24 of the 2022 Edition of the California Co de of Regulations, including applicable appendices, shall be adopted and incorporated by reference into the Stockton Municipal Code, Title 15, Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.36, 15.40, 15.44,

15.64, 15.72, 15.82, and 15.86.

In connection with the local amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, including applicable appendices set forth below, and pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 17958, 17958. 5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, the City Council finds that:

A. The location of Stockton within an area of expansive clay soils, the proximity of the City to the San Joaquin River Delta system, and the extreme hot summer temperatures with very low humidity, seasonal winds of high velocities, extreme seasonal visibility reduction due to thick fog, and the current pattern of development in relation to the location of emergency services require the following amendments, additions, and deletions to the standards, rules, and regulations to mitigate unique local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.

B. Under this adopting ordinance, specific amendments 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, Title 24.

C. Express Finding Number 1: Climatic

Climate has the greatest impact on fire behavior and other natural disasters. Stockton has significant variations in weather patterns. Summers are arid and hot, winters are cool to freezing, fall and spring can bring any combination of w eather patterns together. These variations in weather patterns can result in weather events such as above average rainfall and rapid melting of the Sierra snowpack that causes flooding in the low-lying areas of San Joaquin County.

Additionally, the proximity of the City to the San Joaquin River Delta system leaves the City prone to flooding.

Average yearly rainfall in St ockton is approximately 17 inches, however the City occasionally has storm events where rainfall rate s can be as much as 2 inches per hour. The rainfall normally occurs from October to April. Low-level dense fog (Tule fog) is present throughout

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2 winter months, which brings visibility to nearly zero feet. The fog can also cause freezing and slick roadways contributing to vehicular accidents.

During summer months there is generally no measurable precipitat ion. Temperatures during the hot and dry summer range from 70 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. The relative humidity in summer months is low. The City contains many acres of undeveloped grass lands and vacant infill lots with overgrown vegetation, which, in conjunction with occasional high velocity winds, creates a hazardous situation for fire conf lagration. High velocity winds al so contribute to hazardous fire behavior in urban fire events.

The following building standards in the St ockton Municipal Code are added or amend the 2022 Edition of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, based upon this express finding:

Stockton Municipal Code Sect ions 15.08.070 fire protecti on systems, 15.08.090 address identification, 15.10. 040 amendments to the California Re sidential Code, 15.12.010 through

15.12.110 amendments to th e California Fire Code, 15.16. 020 amendments to the California Plumbing Code, 15.36.030 through 15.36.050 additions to the California Electrical Code, and

15.44.150 standards of construction for flood damage prevention.

D. Express Finding Number 2: Geological

Stockton is subject to seismic events as the Cit y is located is Seismic Design Category D, which relates to a high risk of earthquakes. The high seismic zone is based on proximity to known fault lines and soil type. Significant portions within Stockton are known to have poor soil conditions, mainly expansive clay soils. Additionally, the low elevations of the City are subject to a high water table. Structural designs based on minimum model codes, not accounting for these soil conditions, may result in differential settlement and moisture penetration within buildings.

The following building standards in the Stoc kton Municipal Code are added or amend the 2022 Edition of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, based upon this express finding:

Stockton Municipal Code Sect ions 15.08.040 local soil conditions, 15.08.080 plain concrete, and 15.44.150 standards of construction for flood damage prevention.

E. Express Finding Num ber 3: Topographical

Stockton is impacted by several topographical features, including major rivers, creeks and streams, lakes, sloughs, natur al parkways, bridges and overpa sses, the Port of Stockton, freeways, railroad lines, and drainage canals. Traffic congestion through and around these features delays emergency respons e. In the event of an emerg ency at a main thoroughfare, portions of the city could be isolated due to t hese topographical features, sufficiently delaying emergency response increasing the risk of injury or damage.

Preservation of wetland areas, natural parkw ays, riparian corridors along rivers and streams, open space, and endangered species habitat all contribute to access problems as well as exemption from vegetation abatement programs. These sit uations, though environmentally important, increase the demands on the fire service due to extreme fire hazard created by fuel loading and limited access.

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3 The following building standards in the St ockton Municipal Code are added or amend the 2022 Edition of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, based upon this express finding:

Stockton Municipal Code Sect ions 15.08.070 fire protecti on systems, 15.08.090 address identification, 15.10.040 amendments to the California Resi dential Code, 15.12.010 through

15.12.110 amendments to the California Fire Code, 15.36.030 through 15.36.050 additions to the California Electrical Code, and 15.44.150 standards of construction for flood damage prevention.

The City Council also finds those existing prov isions of Title 15 of the Stockton Municipal Code which are not hereby adopt ed, amended, or repealed are amendments, additions, or deletions to the standards, rule s, and regulations of the Un iform Model Codes which are necessary to mitigate the above-noted unique lo cal conditions and continue to impose substantially the same requirem ents of the 2022 Editio n of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, including applicable appendices.

The City Council also finds that creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations would facilitate convenient charging of electric vehicles and help reduce the City’s reliance on environmentally damaging fossil fuels.

The City Council further finds that Assemb ly Bill 1236 amended California Government Code Section 65850.7 to require jurisdictions with a population of 200,000 or more residents to establish procedures for expedited, streamlined processes for permitting of electric vehicle charging stations and that Chapter 15.90 shall be adopted and added into the Stockton Municipal Code, Title 15, in compliance with Section 65850.7(g)(1).

SECTION II. AMENDMENT OF CODE

Only the following sections of Title 15, Chapters 15.04 of the Stockton Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

15.04.070 Alternate materials and methods of construction.

Section R104.11, Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code and Section 104.11, Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2019 2022 Edition is are hereby amended to read:

The provisions of the adopted administrative provisions and model codes are not intended to prevent the use of any materi al or method of construction not specifically prescribed by the adopted model codes, provided any such alternate has been approved by the Building Official.

The Building Official, as provided in Sect ion 15.04.110, may approve any such alternate provided he finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of the model codes and that the material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the model codes in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety, and sanitation.

The Building Official, as provided in Section 15.04.110, shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use.

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4 15.04.090 Tests.

Section R104.11.2, Chapt er 1 of the California Residential Code and Section 104.11.2, Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2019 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read:

Whenever there is insufficient evidence of co mpliance with the provisions of the adopted model codes or evidence that any materials or any construction does not conform to the requirements of the adopted model codes, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods of construction, the Building Official , as provided in Section 15.04.110, may require tests as proof of compliance to be made at the expense of the owner or his agent by an approved agency.

Test methods shall be as specified by the adopted model codes for the material in question.

If there are no appropriate test methods specified in the adopted model codes, the Building Official shall determine the test procedures.

All tests shall be made by an agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the Building Official for the period required for the retention of public records.

Article IV. Permits, Inspections, and Fees

15.04.250 Permits.

Section R105.1, Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code and Section 105.1, Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2019 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read.

Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building or structure, any boathouse, nonregistered houseboat, wharf, boat dock, or other water-re lated structure or make any installation, alteration, repair, replacement, or remodel of any equipment, system, or private parking lot regulated by the adopt ed administrative provisions and model codes, without first obtaining a permit for each building, structure, equipment, system, or private parking lot from the Building Official.

Section R105.2, Item 2 of the California Residential Code and Section 105.2, Item 2 of the California Building Code, 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read.

2. Fences meeting all of the following:
a. Not over 7 feet high.
b. Not used as a pool, spa, or hot tub barrier.
c. When constructed of concrete or masonry not over 4 feet in height above adjacent finished grade.

15.04.260 Application for permit.

Section R106.1.1 of the California Residential Code, and Section 107.2.1 of the California

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5 Building Code, 2019 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read.

Information on Plans and Specifications: Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale upon suitable material or electronic media and formatted as approved by the building official.

Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisio ns of the model codes, relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulat ions as determined by the Building Official. The first page of each set of plans shall give the street address of the work and the name and address of the owner and person who prepared them. Plans for buildings and structures shall include a plot plan showing the location of the proposed building and of every existing building on the property.

In lieu of detailed specifications, the Building Of ficial may approve references on the plans to a specific section or part of these codes or other ordinances or laws.

15.04.270 Permit issuance.

Sections R105.5, R106.3, R 106.3.1, R106.3.3, R106.4, and R106.5, Chapter 1, of the California Residential Code and Sections 105.5, 107.3, 107.3.1, 107.3.3, and 107.4, and 107.5, Chapter 1, of the California Building Code, 2019 2022 Edition, are hereby amended to read.

A. Procedure for Issuance.

1. Review of Plans: The appl ication, plans, specifications, computations, and other data filed by an applicant for a permit shall be reviewed by the Building Official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the City of St ockton and other enforcement agencies to verify complianc e with the applicable laws under their jurisdiction. If the Building Official is sa tisfied that the work described in the application for a permit and the plans, specif ications, and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of these c odes and other pertinent laws, ordinances, and resolutions, and that the fees specified in Section 15.04.280 and Title 16 et seq., and accompanying resolutions have been paid, a permit shall be issued to the applicant.

2. Endorsement; Modification of Approved Plans: When a permit for which plans are required is issued, the Building Official shall endorse in writing or stamp on two electronic sets of plans and specifications " ApprovedReviewed for Code Compliance." Such approved plans and specif ications shall not be changed, modified, or altered without prior written authorization from the Building Official, and all work regulated by these codes shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.

3. Permits for Partial Construction: The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building, struct ure, or system befor e the entire plans and specifications for the whol e building, structure, or system have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and det ailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of these codes. The holder of such permit shall proceed at their ow n risk without assurance that the permit for the entire building, structure, equipment, or system will be granted.

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6 B. Denial of Permit: A permit shall not be issued for work on property within an area which has been determined by the Building Official to be unsafe for such work, and because of the hazard there is no way in wh ich the structure can be erected on such land so that it will be safe.

C. Retention of Construction Documents: One set of approv ed plans, specifications, and computations shall be retained by the Building Official for a period of time set forth in State and local statutes, and one set of pl ans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant and said set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress.

D. Expiration of Permit.

1. Every permit issued by the Building Offici al under the provisions of these codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void in the following circumstances:

a. If the building or work authorized by such permit for a nonresidential project is not commenced and at least one approved inspection recorded on the permit within one hundred eighty (180)three hundred sixty-five (365) days from the date of issuance of such permit or;

b. If the building or work authorized by such permit for a residential project is not commenced and at least one approved inspection recorded on the permit within three hundred sixty-five (365) days from the date of issuance of such permit or;

cb. If the building or work authoriz ed by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days. Work shall be deemed abandoned or suspended if one hundred eighty (180) days has ex pired between inspections recorded on the permit.

2. Before such work can be recommended a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore s hall be one-third (1/3) the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no c hanges have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded three (3) years.

3. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may be commenced under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days upon written request by the permittee showing that ci rcumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for a period of not more than one hundred eighty (180) days each.

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7 E. Notwithstanding any ot her provisions of this Code to the contrary, in the event, after issuance of a Building Permit, the Building Official finds that work has been suspended or not prosecuted diligently during the validity period, then upon recommendation to the Building Board of Appeals and upon majority vote of the Building Board of Appeals, the Board may terminate the permit, add conditions to said permit, including t he requirement of a fait hful performance bond guaranteeing completion of the structure within a reasonable time as specified by the Board if the permit is renewed or extended, or impose other penalties and sanctions as it may deem appropriate. A copy of the Building Official's re commendation shall be sent to the holder of the building permit at the same time that said re commendation is sent to the Building Board of Appeals.

Any action taken by the Building Board of A ppeals as herein provided shall be taken only after a public hearing, in accordance with the proc edures set forth in Titl e 15 of the Stockton Municipal Code. At least ten (10) days' written notice shall be given to the holder of the Building Permit prior to the date set for public hearing.

15.04.280 Fees.

Section R108, Chapter 1, of the California Residential Code and Section 109, Chapter 1, of the California Building Code, 2019 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read.

A. Establishment of Fees: Pe rmit fees shall be establis hed from time to time by resolution of the Council of the City of Stockton.

B. Determination of Value:

The applicant for a permit shall provide an esti mated permit value at time of application.

The value to be used in computing the building pe rmit and building plan review fees shall be the total of all construction work for which the permit is being issued, as well as finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, gas, heating, air condi tioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems, and any other permanent equipment and systems. Value for donated and/or discounted materials and labor shall be established at typical market value and rates. The permit shall include additional valuation for work on the project site such as lighting, sewer, water service, and other items requiring inspection. In no case shall the valuation for new construction or additions be less than determined by the International Code Council based cost tables . When permitted work includes an alteration to an existing structure or includes work outside of the standard calculated fee areas determined by the International Code Council based square footage cost tables, the applicant shall provide actual/contracted project costs to establish the additional non-calculated valuation of the total permitted project. If, in the opi nion of the Building Offici al, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit s hall be denied unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the Building Official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the Building Official.

C. Work Without a Permit-Investigation Fee: Where work for which a permit is required is started or proceeded prior to obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee shall be collected at the time the permit is issued. The investigation fee shall total twic e the amount of the permit fee. The investigation

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8 fee shall be in addition to the permit fee.

The payment of the investigation fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work or from any other penalties prescribed by law.

D. Investigation Fee-Appeal: Any person r equired to pay an investigation fee under subsection C above, may appeal the imposition of such investigation fee to the Board of Appeals.

Such appeal shall be filed according to the rules and regulations of the Board of Appeals.

Whenever the Board of Appeals fi nds that there is a reasonable excuse for the failure to obtain a building permit, the Board of Appeals may reduce the amount of the investigation fee to one-ninth (1/9) of the amount of the investigation fee as set forth in subsection C above.

In determining whether there is a reasonable excuse for the fa ilure to obtain a permit, the Board of Appeals may consider such factors as unfamiliarity with the Code or demonstrable negligence on the part of an employee.

E. Record Fees Collected: The Director s hall keep a permanent, accurate account of all fees collected and give the name of each of the persons upon whose account the same were paid, the date and amount thereof, together with the location of the building or premises to which they relate.

F. Plan Review Fees: When a plan or other data is required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid. Said plan review fee s hall be collected either at the time of submitting plans and specifications or at the time of issuance of the permit, at the discretion of the Building Official. Said plan review fees for buildings or st ructures shall be those established by resolution of the Council of the City of Stockton.

The plan review fees specified in this subs ection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in subsection A of this section and are in addition to the permit fees.

The plan review fees for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work shall be charged at the rate established by resolution of the Council of the City of Stockton.

Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate established by resolution of the Council of the City of Stockton.

G. Combination Permit: Combi nation permits are required for any project for which there is more than one trade invo lved in the construction of a project, including building, mechanical, plumbing, and/or electrical.

H. Expiration of Plan Review: Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty (180) days following t he date of application shall expi re by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may ex tend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days upon request by the applicant allowing that circumstances

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9 beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. The Building Official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding ninety (90) days each. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.

I. Fee Refunds:

1. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

2. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code. The plan review fee shall be retained.

3. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the plan review fee paid when an appl ication for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.

The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any f ee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee no t later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment.

15.04.310 Inspections.

Section R109, Chapter 1, of the California Residential Code and Section 110, Chapter 1, of the California Building Code, 2019 2022 Edition is hereby amended to read.

A. General. All construction or work for whic h a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official and all such c onstruction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the Building Official. In addition, certain types of construction shall be subject to continuous inspections as specified in Section 15.04.320.

Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of these Code s or of other ordinances of th e City of Stockton. Inspections purporting to waive or authorize violation of any provisions of these Codes or of other ordinances of the City of Stockton shall be void.

It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the Buildi ng Official nor the City of Stockton shall be liable for any expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any mate rial required to allow inspection.

A survey of the lot may be required by the Buildi ng Official to verify that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans.

B. Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Building Official that such work is ready for inspection. The Building Official

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10 may require that every request for inspection be fil ed at least twenty-four (24) hours before such inspection is scheduled. Such request may be online or by telephone at the option of the Building Official.

It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspection required by these Codes to provide access to and means for proper inspection of such work.

C. Inspection RecordPermit Card. Work requiring a building permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or their agent shall have posted an inspectionthe official permit record card in a conspicuous place on the front premises and in such a position as to allow approved by the Building Official . to conveniently make the r equired entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained in such position by the permit holder until final approval has been issued by the Building Official.

D. Approvals Required; Conf ormity with Approved Plans. No work shall be done on any part of the building, structure, or private parking lot beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the written approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed or sha ll notify the permit holder or their agent wherein the same fails to comply with these Codes and the approved plans, specifications, and permit conditions. Any portions which do not comply s hall be corrected and such portions shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official. Such written approval shall be given only after an inspection shall have been made of each successive step in the construction as indicated by each of the inspections required in subsection E, below.

There shall be a final inspec tion and approval of all bu ildings and building service equipment when completed and ready for occupancy.

E. Required Inspections. Reinforcing steel or structural framewor k of any part of any building or structure shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official.

The Building Official shall make the following inspections upon notification by the permit holder or their agent providing all other requirements of this section have been met. The Building Official shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or their agent wherein the same fails to comply with these Codes, the approved plans and specifications, or other permit conditions.

1. Foundation Inspection: To be made af ter trenches are excavated and forms erected and when all materials for the f oundation are delivered on the job. Where concrete from a central mixing plant (commonly termed "transit mixed") is to be used, materials need not be on the job.

2. Concrete Slab or Underfloor Inspection: To be made after all in-slab or underfloor building service equipment, conduit, pi ping accessories, and other auxiliary equipment items are in place, inspected, and approved but before any concrete is poured or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor.

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11 3. Frame Inspection: To be made after the roof, all framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys, and vents are complete and rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes, and ducts are approved.

4. Insulation Inspection: To be made after all insulation has been installed.

5. Fireplace Inspection: To be made when any masonry fireplace has been constructed to mantel height with reinforc ing steel, combustion air openings, and dampers in place.

6. Hollow Concrete Block Masonry: To be made after first block courses are laid up with the first bond beam course steel in place and before bond beam blocks are grouted.

7. Lath and/or Wallboard Inspection: To be made after all lathing and/or wallboard, interior and exterior, is in place but bef ore any plastering is applied or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

8. Final Inspection: To be made after building is complete and ready for occupancy, and public improvements have ei ther been accepted by acti on of the City Council, or upon application of City Pub lic Works, when the subdivision is otherwise in compliance with all pertinent regulations.

F. Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Private Parking Lot Inspections.

1. General: All equipment, systems, or priv ate parking lots for which a permit is required under these codes shall be inspected by the Building Official. No portion of any equipment, system, or private parking lot intended to be concealed by any permanent portion of the building or priv ate parking lot shall be concealed until inspected and approved. When the installa tion of any equipment or system is complete, a second or final inspection shall be made. Equi pment or systems regulated by these codes shall not be connec ted to the fuel or power supply until authorized by the Building Official.

2. Operation of Equipment: The requirements of this section shall not be considered to prohibit the operation of any equipment or systems inst alled to replace existing equipment or systems serving an occupied portion of the building if a request for inspection of such equipment or system has been filed with the Department not more than forty-eight (48) hours after such replacement work is completed and before any portion of such equipment or system is c oncealed by any permanent portion of the building.

3. Final Inspection Revoked: A final in spection approval may, upon notice, be revoked by the Building Official if it is found that the equipment or system fails in any respect to comply with the requirements of these codes, plans, or specifications or that the installation is unsafe, dangerous, or a hazard to life or property.

G. Other Inspections. In addition to the calle d inspections specified above, the Building

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12 Official may make or require other inspections of any construction work or of any existing building to ascertain compliance with the provisions of these codes and other laws which are enforced by the Department Building Official.

For the purpose of determining compliance wit h Section 15.04.040, the Building Official may cause any structure to be inspected.

H. Reinspection. A reinspection fee ma y be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.

This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of these codes, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees may be assessed when the permit card is not properly posted on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.

To obtain a reinspection, the app licant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished for the purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Section 15.04.280.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

15.04.320 Special inspections.

In addition to the inspections to be made as s pecified in section 15. 04.310, the owner or the engineer or architect acting as the owner's agent shall employ one or more approved special inspectors who shall provide the special inspections as follows: noted in

A. As specifically require d by the Building Official.

B. As required by Chapter 17 of the 2019 2022 California Building Code.

C. Electrical Special Inspection: In additi on to the inspections required by the 2022 California Electrical Code (CEC), electrical special inspection shall be provided for the following items:

1. Installation or alteration of high vo ltage electrical systems and equipment which fall within the scope of CEC, Article 490.

2. Installation or alteration of that portion of a healthcare facilities electrical system which falls within the scope of CEC, Article 517, including such systems installed in facilities where outpatient surgical procedures are performed (OSHPD 3).

3. Installation or alteration of electric al systems within locations classified as hazardous by provisions of the CEC, except for gasoline dispensing installations and systems located within storage garages, repair garages or lubritoriums.

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13 4. Installation of Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS) which fall within the scope of CEC, Article 708.

5. Installation of Solar Photovoltaic S ystems greater than 100 kW which fall within the scope of CEC, Article 690.

6. Installation of unlisted equipment.

1.7. Where required by the Registered Design Professional in responsible charge for the electrical design.

15.04.330 Certificate of occupancy.

Sections 111 and 111.2 Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2019 2022 Edition, are hereby amended to read.

A. Change in Occupancy. Changes in the character of use of a building shall not be made except as specified in Section 506 of the California Existing Building Code.

B. Certificate Issued. After fi nal inspection when it is found that the building or structure complies with the provisions of these codes, the Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy which shall contain the following.

1. The building permit number.

2. The address of the structure.

3. The name and addres s of the owner.

4. A description of that port ion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

5. A statement that the described portion of the st ructure complies with the requirements of these codes for group and division of occupancy as classified.

6. The name of the Building Official.

7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

8. The use and occupancy, in accordanc e with the provisions of Chapter 3.

9. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.

10. The design occupant load.

11. If Where an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.

11.12. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.

C. Posting. The Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the Building Official.

Only the following sections of Title 15, Chapter 15.08 of the Stockton Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

15.08.010 Adoption of California Building Code.

On January 1, 20202023, there was filed in the Office of the City Clerk, one (1) copy of the California Building Code, 2019 2022 Edition including appendice s F, G, H, I, J, K, and OP, as published by the California Buil ding Standards Commission and whic h incorporates by adoption the 2018 2021 Edition of the Internati onal Building Code adopted by the International Code Council. Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.

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14 15.08.020 Effect of code provisions.

The provisions of this chapter are supplementary to the provisions of the California Building Code 2019 2022 Edition as adopted in Section 15.08.010.

15.08.070 Smoke Alarms.

Section 907.2.10.8 of the California Building Code is hereby added to read as follows.

1. Additions, alterations or repairs to Group R-3 Occupancies. Where alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occu r, the individual dwelling un it shall be equi pped with smoke alarms in accordance with Section R314 of the California Residential Code, 2019 Edition.

15.08.080 070 Automatic Fire Extinguishing protection systems.

Section 9013.1.12 of the 2019 2022 California Building Code is hereby added and shall read as follows.

Section 9013.1.12 of the 2019 2022 California Building Code.

A. Automatic Fire Extingui shing Systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all new construction, regardless of occupancy classification, where the total floor area is 6,000 square feet or more. Exception. Mini-storage facilities of any size shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler system designed per extra hazard and conforming to National Fire Protection Standard 13. This does not include occupa ncy classes of A-2/H, I, F-1 (Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Manufacturing and/or Wood Working Operations) and S-1 (Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Storage, Storage of Commercial Motor Vehicles, Repair Garages for Commercial Motor Vehicles). These occupancies shall be protected as per the California Building and Fire Codes.

B. Basements. A fire protection system shall be required in bas ements, regardless of square footage, of all buildings when the basement is used for any purpose other than service to the building. Service to the building includes utilities such as electricity, gas, telephone, cable TV, elevator equipment, HVAC equipment, and water heaters. In lieu of the requirements for basement sprinklers, alternative fire protection may be provided in existing buildings if approved by the Chief.

C. NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems. Wherever in the code an NFPA 13R sprinkler system is allowed, an NFPA 13 sprinkler system shall be used.

D. NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems. Automatic fire sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings; Group R3; and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D, as amended in Chapter 80.

1. Pre-manufactured homes shall not apply.

2. Fire damage repair or other natura lly caused damage to R3 occupancies shall not require an automatic fire sprinkler system unless the structure is to be demolished and rebuilt.

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15 3. Residential additions that exceeds 50 percent of the ov erall area of the existing structure shall require an automatic fire sprinkler system be installed throughout the building per NFPA 13D. 4. Detached mother-in-law quarters/guest houses shall require fire sprinklers if constructed with a kitchen.

54. Attic spaces in Group R3 occupancies shall have pilot heads installed in each roof pitch of a compartmentalized attic in addition to the forced air unit (FAU).

65. Passive purge connection required in lieu of a backflow prevention device.

76. Spare sprinkler head box shall be re quired with minimum three (3) spare sprinkler heads, and/or one (1) each per type of sprinkler head provided and a wrench.

87. An electric bell shall be installe d on the exterior of the building and have a dedicated circuit with lockout on breaker.

8. Fire sprinkler heads shall be required under any stairwell where a compartment, room, and/or closet is located.

9. Newly constructed single-family homes: Covered and enclosed patios, California rooms and/or similar outdoor rooms or living spaces where a natural gas line for a fuel-fired appliance is permanently installed shall have fire sprinkler protection.

E. Quick-Response and Residential Sprinklers. Where automatic sprinkler systems are required by this code, quick-respons e or residential automatic sprink lers shall be installed in the following areas in accordance with Section 903.3.2 of the California Fire Code (2019 2022 Edition) and their listings:

1. Throughout all spaces within a smoke co mpartment containing patient sleeping units in Group 1-2 in accordance with the California Building Code.

2. Throughout all spaces wit hin a smoke compartment containing treatment rooms in ambulatory care facilities.

3. Dwelling units and sleeping un its in Group R occupancies.

4. Light-hazard occupancies as defined in NFPA 13.

F. Existing Group R1 and R2 Buildings.

1. Upon an improvement requiring a buildi ng permit and the valuation exceeds 50 percent of the assessed property value, buildings of four (4) or fewer stories in height will be required to install an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance wit h the most currently adopted edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13 “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.”

2. Upon an improvement requiring a bu ilding permit and the valuation exceeds 50 percent of the assessed property va lue, buildings of five (5) or more stories in height will be required to install an automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with the most currently adopted edition of the NFPA 13 “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.”

G. Commercial/Industrial Building Additions.

1. Any new addition to an existing buildi ng that places the building’s total square

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16 footage above 6,000 square feet shall require an automatic fire sprinkler system.

Exception: When the existing buildi ng exceeds 6,000 s quare feet and the addition is less than 6,000 square feet. This does not include the occupancy classes of A-2, H, I, F-1 (Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Manufacturing and/or Wood Working Operations) and S-1 (Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Storage, Storage of Comm ercial Motor Vehicles, Repair Garages for Commercial Motor Vehicles). Fire sprinklers will not be required for the existing building or the addition if a fire wall (generally four (4) hours) without openings is installed.

2. Change of Use. In an existing building where a change of use occurs and the new use is more restrictive than the previous use or the original intended use of the building changes, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed. 3. Percentage of Repair. In existing buildings, other than residential, greater than 6,000 square feet in ar ea, and the repair and/or alterations are performed in excess of 10 percent, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed within the building.

3. Valuation of Project. In existing buildings where the valuation of improvement is in excess of more than 50 percent of the assessed valuation of the property, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed.

H. Fi re Alarm Systems.

1. Where Required—New and Existing Buil dings and Structures. An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new and existing buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 thr ough 907.2.29 of the Califor nia Fire Code (2022 Edition) and provide occupant notifica tion in accordance with Section 907.5, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. a. All fire alarm and detection systems required by subsection (H)(1) above, shall require central station serv ice monitoring as defined by and in accordance with the 2022 Edition of NFPA 72, Chapter 26. An Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Certificate or Factory Mutual (FM) Placard, in accordance with 2022 Edit ion of NFPA 72, Chapter 26, shall be issued by the UL Listed or FM Approved prime contractor for all newly installed fire alarm systems in comme rcial occupancies. This regulation shall apply to all fire alarm systems that are newly installed in commercial occupancies for which permits are required by the Stockton Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division, on or after, January 1, 2023. b. Any existing fire alarm system in a commercial occupancy wherein the fire alarm control panel and alarm system components require replacement, shall be considered newly installed fo r the purposes of this section and shall require central station service in accordance with the 2022 Edition of NFPA 72, Chapter 26.
c. Any existing fire alarm system where f our (4) or more “faulty” false alarms, determined to be from a system malf unction, occur in a one (1) month period shall be subject to the same certification requirement as a new fire alarm system or replacement of an existing alarm system—Central station service in accordance with the 2022 Edition of NFPA 72, Chapter 26.

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17 d. Central Station service in full co mpliance with the 2 022 Edition of NFPA 72, Chapter 26, shall be maintained at the protected property, so long as the requirement for the fire alarm system exists.
e. Exception. Supervisory service is not required for:
i. Single- and multiple-stati on smoke alarms required by California Fire Code Section 907.2.11.
ii. Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies.
iii. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings. f. Definitions.
i. A faulty false alarm is an alarm caused by a malfunction of a system or accidental setoff and such an alarm will be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Fire Marshal or designee.
ii. Commercial occupancies are defined as those occupancies in use groups A (Assembly); B (Business); E (Educational); F (Factory); H (High Hazard); I (I nstitutional); R-1, R-2, R-4 (Residential).
iii. R-3 (Residential) is defined as one- and two-family dwellings.

2. In new and existing buildings, manual pu ll stations are required at every public- accessible door and every employee service door within a building to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or fire sprinkler water-flow detection devices.

3. Groups A, B, E, F, M, and R occupancy exceptions that indicate omissions of manual fire alarm boxes shall not apply.

4. Alarms. One exterior approved audible/vis ual device, located on the exterior of each building in an approved location, s hall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflo w alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a singl e sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire ala rm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Visible alarm notification appliances shall be required.

I. Remote Test Switches. Where in-duct smoke detectors are in stalled in concealed locations more than 10 feet (3 m) above the finished floor or in arrangements where the detector’s alarm indicator is not visible to responding personnel, the detectors shall be provided with remote alarm indicators and test switch plates. Remote al arm indicators and test switch plates shall be installed in an accessible location and shall be clearly labeled to indicate both their functions and the air-handling unit(s) associated with each detector and test switch plate (for example, In-duct Smoke Detector Alarm and test switch plate for In-duct Smoke Detector).

J. Private Fire Hydrant s. All private fire hydrant s shall be annually inspected, maintained, and tested in accordance with NFPA 25 and the 2022 California Fire Code Sections 507.5.2 and 507.5.3. Additionally, all private hydrants shall receive a five-year inspection and flow test. The inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair of all private fire hydrants shall be the sole responsibility of the owner of the property where the private fire hydrants are located

15.08.090 080 Plain concrete.

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18 Plain concrete construction shall not be utiliz ed as a structural building component within the City.

15.08.090 Address identification.

A. Section 502.1 of the 2022 California Building Code is hereby amended and shall read as follows:

New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. A ddress identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Numbers shall be a mi nimum of four (4) inches high for single- family residential properties. Commercial and Industrial properties shall be a minimum of twelve (12) inches high on the building and six (6) inches high on the suite. Where required by the fire code official, address identificati on shall be provided in additional approved locations and/or required to be larger than 12-inches to facilitate emergency response.

Where access is by means of a private r oad and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.

Address identification shall be maintained.

Only the following sections of Title 15, Chapter 15.10 of the Stockton Municipal Code, are hereby amended and added to read as follows:

15.10.010 Adoption of California Residential Code.

On January 1, 20202023, there was filed in the Office of the City Clerk, one (1) copy of the California Residential Code, 2019 2022 Edition including appendices AH, AJ, AK, AO, AQ, and AX, AY, and AZ as published by the California Bu ilding Standards Co mmission and which incorporates by adoption the 2018 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code adopted by the International Code Council. Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.

15.10.030 Scope.

The 2019 2022 California Residential Code, Title 24, Pa rt 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code as defined in the California State Health and Safety Code sections 17922 and 18901 et. seq. (hereinafter referred to as the Residential Code), and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto and as defined in California Health and Safety Code secti on 18938.3, including Residential Code Appendix AH (Patio Covers), Appendix AJ (Existing Buildings and Structures), and Appendix AK (Sound Transmission), AO (Automatic Vehicular Gates), AQ (Tiny Houses), AX (Swimming Pool Safety Act), AY (Areas Protected by th e Facilities of the C entral Valley Flood Protection Plan), and AZ (Emergency Housing) are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein. Except as otherwise provided by this Chapter and Chapters 15.04 and 15.08 of the Stockton Municipal Code, all construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repairs, and use of any building or structure within this jurisdiction shall be made in conformance with the Residential Code and any rules and

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19 regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.

15.10.040 Amendments.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.10.010, the California Residential Code is amended as follows:

A. Section R313.2.1 of t he 2022 California Residential Code is hereby amended and shall read as follows:

Automatic sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section R313 or NFPA 13D. Automatic fire sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings; Group R3; and townhouses shall be pe rmitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D, as amended in Chapter 80 of the California Fire Code.

1. Pre-manufactured homes shall not apply.

2. Fire damage repair or other naturally caused damage to R3 occupancies shall not require an automatic fire sprinkler system unless the structure is to be demolished and rebuilt.

3. Residential additions that exceeds 50 percent of the overall area of the existing structure shall require an automatic fire sprinkler system be installed throughout the building per NFPA 13D.

4. Attic spaces in Group R3 occupancies shall have pilot heads installed in each roof pitch of a compartmentalized attic in addition to the forced air unit (FAU).

5. Passive purge connection required in lieu of a backflow prevention device.

6. Spare sprinkler head box shall be required with minimum three (3) spare sprinkler heads, and/or one (1) each per type of sprinkler head provided and a wrench.

7. An electric bell shall be installed on the exterior of the building and have a dedicated circuit with lockout on breaker.

8. Fire sprinkler heads shall be required under any stairwell where a compartment, room, and/or closet is located.

9. Newly constructed single-family homes: Covered an d enclosed patios, California rooms and/or similar outdoor rooms or living spaces where a natural gas line for a fuel-fired appliance is permanently installed shall have fire sprinkler protection.

B. Section R313.2.1.1 of t he 2022 California Residential Code is hereby added and shall read as follows:

Quick-Response and Residential Sprinklers . Where automatic sp rinkler systems are required by this code, quick-response or residential automatic sprinklers shall be installed in dwelling units and sleeping units in Group R occupancies in accordance with Section 903.3.2 of the California Fire Code (2022 Edition) and their listings.

Only the following sections of Title 15, Chapter 15.12 of the Stockton Municipal Code, are hereby amended to read as follows:

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20 15.12.010 Adoption of California Fire Code, 2019 Edition.

On January 1, 20202023, there was filed in the office of the City Clerk one (1) copy of the California Fire Code, 2019 2022 Edition including Appendix Chapter 4, A, B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O , P (see California Fire Code Section 101.2.1, 2019 2022 Edition), as published by the International Code Council. Said code is hereby adopted and incorporated in this code by reference, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the stor age, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the City of Stockton and hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the addi tions, insertions, deletions, and changes, if any, prescribed in this chapter.

15.12.020 Scope and administration.

A. Title. These regul ations shall be known as the Fire Code of the Cit y of Stockton, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

B. Additional Permits. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.6, the following permits shall be obtained from the Stockton Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau prior to engaging in the following activities, operations, practices, or functions:

1. Medical Gas Systems. An operational fi re permit is required for any medical gas system installed in a commercial building.

2. Christmas Tree Lot. An operational fire permit is required to operate a seasonal outdoor Christmas tree lot and/or conduct Christmas tree sales at any site.

3. Multi-Family Dwelling. An operational fi re permit is required to operate a multi- family dwelling of three (3) units or more.

4. Hood & Duct. An operational fire permi t is required for a hood & duct fire extinguishing system in a building.

5. Rubber Tire Storage. An oper ational fire permit is required for the storage of tires indoors/outdoors in excess of more than 1,000 cubic feet.

6. Monitored Fire Sprinkled Buildings. An operational fire permit is required for buildings that have an automatic fire sprinkler system and no other operational fire permits.

7. Battery Systems. An operational fire permit is required for any building that has a stationary battery storage capacity of more than 100 gallons.

7. 8Cannabis Cultivation. An operational fi re permit is required for cannabis cultivation in a building.

8. 9General Cannabis (Retail Sales). An oper ational fire permit is required for businesses conducting retail sales of cannabis products.

9. 10Electric Fences. An operational fire permit is required for any business and/or property that has an electrified fence installed.

10. 11Self-Storage/Mini-Storage Facilities. An operational fire permit is required for any self-storage or mini-storage facility.

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21 11. 12Private Fire Hydrants. An operational fire permit is required for any fire hydrant located on private property or supplied by a private water main.

12. Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles. An operational fire permit is required for any mobile food preparation vehi cle that is equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors.

13. Carbon Dioxide Systems for Beverage Dispensing. An operational fire permit is required for carbon dioxide systems for beverage dispensing with more than 100 lbs. of carbon dioxide inside and/or outside of a building.

14. Energy Storage Systems. An operational permit is requ ired for stationary and mobile energy storage systems regulated by Section 1207 for any building that has stationary energy storage or battery storage capacity of more than 100 gallons.

C. Bundled Permits. For specific busines ses requiring multiple permits, Operational Fire Permits are allowed to be combined as one permit:

1. Auto Wrecking Yard/Junk Yard—Cutti ng/Welding/ Hot Works/Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage.

2. Auto Body Shop—Cutting/Welding/Ho t Works/Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage/Spray Painting.

3. Repair Garage/Service Garage—Cutti ng/ Welding/Hot Works/Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage.

4. Food Service (B Occupancy)—Hoo d and Duct Fire Extinguishing System/Carbon Dioxide Beverage Dispensing System.

5. Place of Assembly (A Occupan cy)—Assembly/ Hood and Duct Fire Extinguishing System/Carbon Dioxide Beverage Dispensing System.

6. Self-Service Motor Fuel Dispensing Fa cility with Convenience Store—Motor Fuel Dispensing/Carbon Dioxide Beve rage Dispensing System/LP-Gas Storage/Hood and Duct Fire Extinguishing System.

7. High Pile Storage with Idle Wood/Plastic Pallets (Indoors).

8. Miscellaneous Combustible Storage with Idle Wood/Plastic Pallets (Indoors).

9. Cutting and/or Welding with Compressed Gases.

D. Violation Penalties. Persons who violate a provision of this code or fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 fines based on the current fee schedule or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense (excludes weekends and holidays).

E. False Alarms.

1. It is unlawful for any property owner, licensed contractor, or other responsible party to fail to notify th e Fire Department Emergency Communications Division prior to any test, installation, repair, modification, addition, or maintenance of any fire alarm or fire extinguishing system which could result in the transmission of a

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22 false alarm.

2. The Fire Department may charge fees that reasonably constitute the cost of response to false alarms when it is det ermined that the reported alarm is: (a) malicious; or (b) results from failure to maintain the alarm system; or (c) failure to properly notify the Fire Department that the system is being tested or worked on. The Fire Department will bill the property owner, licensed contractor, or other responsible party for the third and any subsequent false alarm responses in a calendar year.

F. Failure to Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable for a fine of not more than $500.00 fines based on the current fee schedule.

15.12.030 Fire service features.

A. Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Numbers shall be a minimum of four (4) inches high for single-family residential properties. Commercial and Industrial properties shall be a minimum of twelve (12) inches high on the building and six (6) inches high on the suite. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations and/or required to be larger than 12-inches to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the pub lic way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

B. Electric (Automated) Gates. Newly inst alled electric (automated) gates as of the inception date of the or dinance codified in this chapter s hall be equipped with battery back-up. and shall have Click-To-Enter feature as part of the gate operator components.

15.12.040 Fire protection systems.

A. Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems. An automatic sprink ler system shall be installed in all new construction, regardless of occupancy classification, where the total floor area is 6,000 square feet or more. Exception. Mini-storage facilities of any size shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler system designed per extra hazard and conforming to National Fire Protection Standard 13. This does not include occupa ncy classes of A-2/H, I, F-1 (Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Manufacturing and/or Wood Working Operations) and S-1 (Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Storage, Storage of Commercial Motor Vehicles, Repair Garages for Commercial Motor Vehicles). These occupancies shall be protected as per the California Building and Fire Codes.

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23 sprinklers, alternative fire protection may be provided in existing buildings if approved by the Chief.

C. NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems. Wherever in the code an NFPA 13R sprinkler system is allowed, an NFPA 13 sprinkler system shall be used.

1. Pre-manufactured homes shall not apply.

2. Fire damage repair or other naturally caused damage to R3 occupancies shall not require an automatic fire sprinkler system unless the structure is to be demolished and rebuilt.

3. Residential additions that exceeds 50 percent of the overall area of the existing structure shall require an automatic fire sprinkler system be installed throughout the building per NFPA 13D. 4. Detached mother-in-law quarters/guest houses shall require fire sprinklers if constructed with a kitchen.

4. 5Attic spaces in Group R3 occupancies shall have pilot heads installed in each roof pitch of a compartmentalized attic in addition to the forced air unit (FAU).

5. 6Passive purge connection required in lieu of a backflow prevention device.

6. 7Spare sprinkler head box shall be r equired with minimum three (3) spare sprinkler heads, and/or one (1) each per type of sprinkler head provided and a wrench.

7. 8An electric bell shall be installe d on the exterior of the building and have a dedicated circuit with lockout on breaker.

8. Fire sprinkler heads shall be required under any stairwell where a compartment, room, and/or closet is located.

9. Newly constructed single-family hom es: Covered and enclosed patios, California rooms and/or similar outdoor rooms or living spaces where a natural gas line for a fuel-fired appliance is permanently installed shall have fire sprinkler protection.

1. Throughout all spaces within a smoke co mpartment containing patient sleeping units in Group 1-2 in accordance with the California Building Code.

2. Throughout all spaces wit hin a smoke compartment containing treatment rooms in ambulatory care facilities.

3. Dwelling units and sleeping un its in Group R occupancies.

4. Light-hazard occupancies as defined in NFPA 13.

F. Existing Group R1 and R2 Buildings.

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24 1. Upon an improvement requiring a buildi ng permit and the valuation exceeds 50 percent of the assessed property value, buildings of four (4) or fewer stories in height will be required to install an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance wit h the most currently adopted edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13 “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.”

G. Commercial/Industrial Building Additions.

1. Any new addition to an existing buildi ng that places the building’s total square footage above 6,000 square feet shall require an automatic fire sprinkler system.

3. 4Valuation of Project. In existing buildi ngs where the valuat ion of improvement is in excess of more than 50 percent of the assessed valuation of the property, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed.

H. Fire Alarm Systems.

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25 Placard, in accordance with 2019 2022 Edition of NFPA 72, Chapter 26, shall be issued by the UL Listed or FM Approved prime contractor for all newly installed fire alarm systems in commercial occupancies. This regulation shall apply to all fire ala rm systems that are newly installed in commercial occupancies for which permits are required by the Stockton Fire Department, Fire Prevention Divis ion, on or after, January 1, 2020 2023.
b. Any existing fire alarm system in a commercial occupancy wherein the fire alarm control panel and alarm system components require replacement, shall be considered newly installed fo r the purposes of this section and shall require central station service in accordance with the 2019 2022 Edition of NFPA 72, Chapter 26.
c. Any existing fire alarm system where f our (4) or more “faulty” false alarms, determined to be from a system malf unction, occur in a one (1) month period shall be subject to the same certification requirement as a new fire alarm system or replacement of an existing alarm system—Central station service in accordance with the 2019 2022 Edition of NFPA 72, Chapter

26. d. Central Station service in full compliance with the 2019 2022 Edition of NFPA 72, Chapter 26, shall be maintai ned at the protected property, so long as the requirement for the fire alarm system exists. e. Exception. Supervisory service is not required for:
i. Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms required by California Fire Code Section 907.2.1011.
ii. Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies.
iii. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings. f. Definitions.
i. A faulty false alarm is an alarm caused by a malfunction of a system or accidental setoff and such an alarm will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Fire Marshal or designee.
ii. Commercial occupancies are defined as those occupancies in use groups A (Assembly); B (Bus iness); E (Educational); F (Factory); H (High Hazard); I (Institutional); R-1, R-2, R-4 (Residential).
iii. R-3 (Residential) is defined as one- and two-family dwellings.

2. In new and existing buildings, Mmanual pull stations are required at every public- accessible door and every employee service door within a building to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or fire sprinkler water-flow detection devices.

3. Groups A, B, E, F, M, and R occupancy e xceptions that indicate omissions of manual fire alarm boxes shall not apply.

3.4. One exterior approved audible/visual device, located on the exterior of each building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the build ing fire alarm syst em. Visible alarm

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26 notification appliances shall be required.

J. Private Fire Hydrant s. All private fire hydrant s shall be annually inspected, maintained, and tested in accordance with NFPA 25 and the 2019 2022 California Fire Code Sections 507.5.2 and 507.5.3. Additionally, all private hydrants shall receive a five-year inspection and flow test. The inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair of all private fire hydrants shall be the sole responsibility of the owner of the property where the private fire hydrants are located.

Only the following sections of Title 15, Chapter 15.16 of the Stockton Municipal Code, are hereby amended to read as follows:

15.16.010 Adoption of California Plumbing Code.

On January 1, 20202023, there was filed in the office of the City Clerk one (1) copy of the California Plumbing Code, 2019 2022 Edition, including all appendices and installation standards adopted by the International Asso ciation of Plumbing and Mechani cal Officials. Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.

15.16.020 Amendments.

Notwithstanding the provisi ons of Section 15.16.010, the California Plumbing Code , including Chapter 1 Division II and Appendix K, are is amended as follows:

A. Chapter 1, Division II, Section 104.5 “Fees” is not adopted.

B. C hapter 2, Section 218.0 definition “Pri vate Sewage Disposal Systems” is added amended as follows:

A septic tank with the effluent discharging into a subsurface disposal field, into one or more seepage pits, or into a combination of subsurface disposal field and seepage pit or of such other facilities as may be permitted under the procedures set forth elsewhere in this code.

The installation of private sewage disposal is under the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department.

C. Section 713.4 is amended as follows:

713.4 Public Sewer Availability. The public sewer may be considered as not being available when public sewer is not available within 200 feet of the property line.

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27 D. Section D 102, Appendix D, “Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systemsby Flow Rate ” is amended as follows:

Section D 102.1 General., Roof drainage, roof drains, and roofs shall be designed to carry away rainfall at the rate of at least 2 inches of rainfall per hour.

E. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code in reference to Food Waste Disposal Sections 714.4 and 1014.1.3 shall be amended as per Stockton Municipal Code Section

13.40.070(B) prohibiting the installation of food grinder in a food service establishment.

Only the following sections of Title 15, Chapter 15.20 of the Stockton Municipal Code, are hereby amended and added to read as follows:

15.20.010 Adoption of California Mechanical Code.

On January 1, 20202023, there was filed in the office of the City Clerk one (1) copy of the California Mechanical Code, 2019 2022 Edition including all appendi ces jointly published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Conference of Building Officials. Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.

15.20.020 Amendments.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.20.010, the California Mechanical Code is amended as follows:

A. Chapter 1, Division II, Section 104.5 “Fees” is not adopted.

Only the following sections of Title 15, Chapter 15.36 of the Stockton Municipal Code, are hereby amended to read as follows:

15.36.010 Adoption of California Electrical Code.

On January 1, 20202023, there was filed in the office of the City Clerk one (1) copy of the California Electrical Code, 2019 2022 Edition, as adopted by the Na tional Fire Protection Association. Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.

15.36.020 Effect of code provisions.

The provisions of this chapter are supplement ary to the provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2019 2022 Edition, as adopted in Section 15. 36.010. The provisions of this chapter control over the provisions of the California Elec trical Code Article 90, to the extent that any conflict or contradiction exists.

15.36.030 Main disconnecting switches and meters.

A. Main disconnecting switches must be placed in the immediate vicinity of meters in all cases. On all new buildings or major service changes of all types of work, the meters and main switches shall be located on the exterior of the building at an approved

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28 location.

B. Exceptions:

1. A shunt trip switch may be installed on the exterior of the building at an approved location.

2. Installation of an electrical service r oom with a door on the exterior wall of the building permanently labeled “Electrical Room” may be permitted.

C. Disconnecting means for Energy Stor age Systems (ESS), as defined in the California Electrical Code, shall be located in the immediate vicinity of the main service disconnect.

The location of the disconnecting means shall be field marked on or immediately adjacent to the ESS.

15.36.040 Conduits – Nonresidential building.

For the purposes of this Section, nonresiden tial shall mean any building type used for commercial purposes regardless of the occupancy classification assigned to the building in accordance with Chapter 3 of the California Buil ding Code including, but not limited to, hotels, motels, assisted living facilities, and social rehabilitation facilities.

A. In all new nonresidential types of build ings, the wiring method shall be wired in raceway approved for purpose and use. Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable, as defined in the California Electrical Code, shall not be permitted.

B. In existing residential or nonresidential types of building converting or changing to another use, the type of wiring method shall be approved by the Building Official.

15.36.050 Photovoltaic systems.

A. In addition to the labeling requirement s of other applicable codes, whenever the main breaker is de-rated or otherwise must maintain a particular rating to comply California Electrical Code Article 705.12(B), a permanent label in conformance with California Electrical Code Article 110.21(B) shall be located on the main service panel and shall include the following words:
“DO NOT UPSIZE MA IN BREAKER”; or
alternatively state the maximum rating allowed by the aforementioned code section with a label stating:
“MAXIMUM MAIN BREAKER ALLOWED IS ____A”

Only the following section of Title 15, Chapter 15.40 of the Stockton Muni cipal Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.40.010 Adoption of California Existing Building Code.

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29 On January 1, 20202023, there was filed in the office of the City Clerk one (1) copy of the California Existing Building Code, 2019 2022 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission and which incorporates by adoption the 2018 Edition of the International Existing Building Code adopted by the International Code Council. Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.

Only the following section of Title 15, Chapter 15.44 of the Stockton Muni cipal Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.44.150 Standards of construction.

In all areas of special flood hazards, the following standards are required:

A. Anchorin g. All new construction and substant ial improvements of structures, including manufactured homes, s hall be adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure resulting fr om hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy.

B. Constr uction Materials and Methods. All new construction and substantial improvements of structures, including manufactured homes, shall be constructed:

1. With flood resistant ma terials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage for areas below the base flood elevation;

2. Using methods and practices that minimize flood damage;

3. With electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities that are desig ned and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding; and

4. Within Zones AH or AO so t hat there are adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes to guide flood wa ters around and away from proposed structures.

C. El evation and Floodproofing.

1. Residential Construction. All new cons truction or substant ial improvements of residential structures shall have t he lowest floor, including basement , and all machinery and equipment servicing the building:
a. In AE, AH, A1-30 Zones, elevated at least two (2) feet above the base flood elevation;
b. In an AO zone, elevated above the hi ghest adjacent grade to a height two (2) feet above the depth number specified in feet on the FIRM, or elevated at least four (4) feet above the highest adjacent grade if no depth number is specified;
c. In an A zone, without BFEs spec ified on the FIRM [unnumbered A zone], elevated to orat least two (2) feet above the base flood elevation; as determined under Section 15.44.120(C).

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30 Upon the completion of the structure, the elevation of the lowest floor, including basement, and all machinery and equipmen t servicing the building shall be certified by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor, and verified by the community building inspector to be properly elevated. Such certification and verification shall be provided to the Floodplain Administrator.

2. Nonresidential Construc tion. All new construction or substantial improvements of nonresidential structures shall either be elevat ed to conform with Section

15.44.150(C)(1) or:
a. Be floodproofed, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, below the elevation recommended under Secti on 15.44.150(C)(1), so that the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water;
b. Have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy; and
c. Be certified by a regist ered civil engineer or architect that the standards of Sections 15.44.150(C)(2)(a) and (b) are sa tisfied. Such certification shall be provided to the Floodplain Administrator.

3. Flood Openings. All new construction and substantial improvements of structures with fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor (excluding basements) that are usable solely for parking of vehicles, buildin g access or storage, and which are subject to flooding, shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwater. Designs for meeting this r equirement must meet the following minimum criteria:

a. For Nonengineered Openings.
i. Have a minimum of two (2) openings on different sides having a total net area of not less than one (1) square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding,
ii. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one (1) foot above grade,
iii. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other coverings or devices pr ovided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwater, and
iv. Buildings with more than one (1) enclosed area must have openings on exterior walls for each area to allow flood water to directly enter; or
b. Be certified by a registered civil engineer or architect.

4. Manufactured Homes. See Section 15.44.180.

5. Garages and Low Cost Accessory Structures.
a. Attached Garages.
i. A garage attached to a residentia l structure, constructed with the garage floor slab below the BFE, mu st be designed to allow for the automatic entry of flood waters. See Section

15.44.150(C)(3). Areas of the garage below the BFE must be constructed with flood resistant materials. See Section

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31 15.44.150(B);
ii. A garage attached to a nonresidential struct ure must meet the above requirements or be dry floodproofed. For guidance on below grade parking areas, see FEMA Technical Bulletin TB-6. b. Detached Garages and Accessory Structures.
i. “Accessory structures” used solely for parking (two (2) car detached garages or smaller) or limited storage (small, low-cost sheds), as defined in Section 15.44.040, may be constructed such that its floor is below t he BFE, provided th e structure is designed and constructed in a ccordance with the following requirements:
(A) Use of the accessory struct ure must be limited to parking or limited storage,
(B) The portions of the accessory structure located below the BFE must be built using flood-resistant materials,
(C) The accessory structure must be adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, and lateral movement,
(D) Any mechanical and utility equipment in the accessory structure must be elevated or floodproofed to or above the BFE, (E) The accessory structure mu st comply with floodplain encroachment provisions in Section 15.44.200, and
(F) The accessory structure must be designed to allow for the automatic entry of flood wate rs in accordance with Section

15.44.150(C)(3);

6. Detached garages and accessory struct ures not meeting the above standards must be constructed in accordance wit h all applicable standards in Section

15.44.150.

Only the following section of Title 15, Chapter 15.64 of the Stockton Muni cipal Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.64.010 Adoption of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.

On January 1, 20202023, there were filed in the office of the City Clerk, one (1), copy of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council. Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.

Only the following sections of Title 15, Chapter 15.72 of the Stockton Municipal Code, are hereby amended to read as follows:

15.72.020 Adoption of California Green Building Standards Code.

On January 1, 20202023, there was filed in the office of the City Clerk one (1) copy of the California Green Building Standards Code, 2019 2022 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission. Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.

15.72.030 General Provisions – Applicability.

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32 A. Th is chapter shall not in any manner a ffect the permissible use of property, density/intensity of developmen t, design and improvement standard s, design review and other applicable standards or require ments of this code, all of which shall be operative and remain in full force and effect without limitation.

B. This title shall not in any manner preclude any applicant from implementing additional green strategies or to earn certification per t he Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Point Rated, Living Building Challenge or other sim ilar third-party verified green building rating systems, provided that these rati ng systems meet or exce ed the requirements of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 4 (Energy Code) and Part 11 (CALGreen).

C. All new construction, additions, alterations, and repairs shall demonstrate compliance with the applicable re quirements of the 2019 2022 California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6 and the 2019 2022 California Green Building Standards Code.

When conditions warrant the City Council may request that staff propose for adoption of an enhanced green building program (ordinance).

Only the following section of Title 15 of the Stockton Municipal Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 15.82 HISTORICAL CODE

15.82.010 Adoption of California Historical Building Code.

On January 1, 20202023, there was filed in the office of the City Clerk one (1) copy of the California Historical Building Code, 2019 2022 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission. Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.

Only the following section of Title 15 of the Stockton Municipal Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 15.86 ENERGY CODE

15.86.010 Adoption of California Energy Code.

On January 1, 20202023, there was filed in the office of the City Clerk one (1) copy of the California Energy Code, 2019 2022 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission.

Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.

The following section of Title 15 of the Stockton Municipal Code, is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 15.90 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

15.90.010 Purpose.

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33 The purpose of this Chapter is to promote and encourage the us e of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations. This Chapter is also purposed to comply with California Government Code Section 65850.7.

15.90.020 Definitions.

The following words and phrases as used in this section are defined as follows:

“Electric vehicle charging stati on” or “charging station” means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Chapt er, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

“Specific, adverse impact” means a significan t, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

“Electronic submittal” m eans the utilization of one or more of the following:

1. Electronic mail or E-mail;

2. The internet;

3. Facsimile.

15.90.030 Expedited permitting process.

Consistent with Government Code Section 65850. 7, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for el ectric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California:

Community Readiness Guidebook” as published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The City’s adopted checklist shall be published on the City’s website.

15.90.040 Permit application processing.

A. Prior to submitting an application for proc essing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes but is not limited to electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.

B. A permit application that satisfies t he information requirements in the City’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the

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34 requirements of the City adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the City. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.

C. Consistent with Government Code Sect ion 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.

15.90.050 Technical review.

A. It is the intent of this Ordinance to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official’s authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this Chapter, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit.

B. In the technical review of a charging station, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.

15.90.060 Electric vehicle charging station installation requirements.

A. Electric vehicle charging station equipm ent shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a Municipal Electric Utility Company regarding safety and reliability.

B. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.

C. Installation of electric v ehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.

D. Anchorage of either fl oor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Mounting of

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35 charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.

SECTION III. SEVERABILITY.

If any provision of this ordinance or the applic ation thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, that invalidity shal l not affect other provisions or applications of the act which can be given without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are severable.

SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on January 1, 2023 after its passage.

ADOPTED:

EFFECTIVE:

KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

ELIZA R. GARZA, CMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton

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