HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2950ORDINANCE NO. 2950
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.06,
15.08, 15.10, 15.12, 15.16, 15.18, 15.22 and 15.23 OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
(CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 2 INCLUDING APPENDICIES
G, H, I, J), 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 2.5 INCLUDING APPENDICES AH, AJ, AS, AND AX),
2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE
24, PART 3), 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 4), 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
(CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 5), 2022 CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 6), 2022
CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 24, PART 8), 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE (CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, PART 10), 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, PART 11), BY
REFERENCE, AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO.
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5
empower the City to adopt by reference various uniform codes, including the California Building
Code and California Residential Code, 2022 editions, published by the International Code Council;
California Electrical Code, 2022 edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association;
California Plumbing Code, 2022 edition and California Mechanical Code, 2022 edition, published
by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and the California Green
Building Standards Code, 2022 edition, published by the International Code Council, California
Historical Code and the Existing Building Code, 2022 edition, published by the International Code
Council along with applicable amendments, as published by the California Building Standards
Commission; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 authorizes the City to make
amendments to said codes on the basis of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions
existing in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands (the "City Council") is informed and
finds that the area in which the City is located receives relatively low amounts of precipitation,
very low humidity levels, and extremely high temperatures all of which are conducive to the spread
of fire; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is informed and finds that the area in which the City is
located is subjected to extremely strong winds, commonly referred to as Santa Ana winds, which
reach speeds of 80 miles per hour in the City, result in extensive damage, and are also conducive
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to the spread of fire; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is informed and finds that within the City there are four
earthquake faults (Redlands Heights, Banning, Crafton, and the Redlands Faults), and three other
faults (Loma Linda, San Jacinto, and the San Andreas Faults) are immediately adjacent to the City,
creating the potential for catastrophic damage and fire hazards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that because the City is subject to the above
referenced climatic, geological, and topographical conditions that amendments to the California
Building Standards Codes are necessary to protect life and property;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOW:
Section 1. That existing Chapters 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, 15.16, 15.18,
15.22, 15.23 of Title 15 of the Redlands Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as described
in Exhibit "A" to this ordinance.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby finds and determines that the adoption of this
ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines implementing CEQA.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice in accordance with
Government Code Section 6066 of a public hearing to be held on November 15, 2022 at 6:00pm,
or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard in the Redlands City Council Chambers located
at 35 Cajon Street, Redlands, California regarding the City Council's proposed adoption of this
ordinance.
Section 4. In the event that any provision of this ordinance, or any part hereof, or any
application hereof to any person or circumstances, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid or ineffective by a court of competent jurisdiction on its face or as applied, such
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this ordinance, or any part
hereof, or any application hereof to any person or circumstance or of said provision as applied to
any other person or circumstance. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent of the City that
this ordinance would have been adopted had such unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective provision
not been included herein.
Section 5. The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in the a
newspaper of general circulation within the City and thereafter this ordinance shall take effect as
provided by law.
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Attest:
nne Donaldson, City Clerk
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Paul T. Barich, Mayor
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing
ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day
of November, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Tejeda, Davis, Guzman -Lowery, Gallagher; Mayor Barich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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le Donaldson, City Clerk
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Exhibit "A"
CHAPTER 15.04
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC)
SECTIONS:
15.04.010: DOCUMENTS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; COPIES ON FILE
15.04.020: SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
15.04.030: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
15.04.040: MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
15.04.050: AWNINGS
15.04.060: TEMPORARY USE OF STREETS AND ALLEYS
15.04.070: GRADING
15.04.080: VIOLATION; PENALTY
15.04.010: DOCUMENTS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE --COPIES ON FILE:
That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as
the 2022 California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, including Chapters 1, as amended, and
Appendix G, H, I and J, as amended, is adopted as the building codeof the City and all of the
regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code and amendments are referred to and are
adopted and made part of this chapter.
15.04.020 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION:
The following sections and subsections of the California Building Code, Chapter 1, Division II,
Sections 105 through 113.4 are added and/or amended as follows:
A. CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 105.2, of the California Building Code
entitled "Work exempt from permit" is hereby amended by amending items 2 and
4, and adding a new item 14, to read as follows:
2. Wood, chain -link, plastic, vinyl, metal, or similar fences not over 6 feet in
height or masonry, concrete fence not over 3 feet in height measured from the
lowest adjacent grade to top of the wall and does not serve as a swimming pool
enclosure as required by section 15.06.080 of the Redlands Municipal Code.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 3 feet in height measured from the top of
footing unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class I, II or III -A liquids.
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14. Flagpole not more than 30 feet in height measured from the lowest adjacent
grade the top of the pole on a residential zoned lot.
B. CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.3.1 entitled "Action on Application", is
hereby amended by the addition of two (2) exceptions to read as follows:
Exception 1: A permit shall not be issued for work on property within an area which
may be unsafe or for which no public access for such work is provided, or, because
of the hazards, there is no way in which the work can be done so that it will be safe;
Exception 2: A permit shall be withheld or denied if the chief building official finds
there are existing violations of the provisions of RMC Title 15 or any other
provisions found in the Redlands municipal code, on site.
C. CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.6, entitled "Suspension or Revocation",
is hereby amended by the addition of the following two (2) paragraphs to read as
follows:
The chief building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under
the provisions of this code if dust is generated in excess of local, state, or federal
standards, or conditions of project approvals.
Failure to keep the site clear of debris or properly contain asbestos containing
materials may cause the permit to be suspended or revoked and the site to be
declared a public nuisance and abated as provided for by law.
D. CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 107.6, entitled "Demolition and/or
Remodeling Permits", is hereby added to read as follows:
The chief building official may require that a detailed schedule be provided to
ensure demolition or remodeling work progresses expeditiously and debris is
hauled from the site as generated.
E. CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section [A] 109.4 of the California Building Code is
amended by the addition of the following sentence:
Prior to the issuance of a permit for the performed work an investigation permit
shall be issued, and an inspection performed.
F. CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section [A] 109.4 of the California Building Code
amended by adding the following paragraph to the end of the section.
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Investigation fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be
collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The minimum
investigation fee shall be equal to the minimum fee as defined in Section 109.2.
The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from
compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed
by law.
G. CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section [A] 109.6 of the California Building Code is
deleted in this entirety and hereby amended by adding the following section:
Fee Refunds. The Chief Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee
paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
The Chief Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent
of the permit fee paid when no inspections have been performed under a permit
issued in accordance with this code.
The Chief Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent
of the plan review fee when an application for a permit for which a plan review
fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review is performed.
The Chief Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except
on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 calendar
days after the date of fee payment.
H. CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section [A] 109.7 entitled "Re -Inspections" is hereby
added to read as follows:
A fee may be assessed in the following scenarios at the fully burdened hourly
inspection rate as adopted by fee resolution and shall be paid prior to the re -
inspection of the work being scheduled.
1. Re -inspection performed for work that previously received corrections and
those corrections were not addressed.
2. Building permit is not posted or otherwise available on the work site
3. City approved plans are not available for scheduled inspection
4. Failure to provide inspector access to the work performed on the date for
which the inspection was scheduled.
5. Deviation from the City approved plans
In instances where re -inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection
of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
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I. CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 111.3 entitled "Temporary Occupancy", is
hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read as follows:
If the chief building official finds that no substantial hazard will result from
occupancy of any building or portions thereof before the same is completed, the
chief building official may issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) for
the use of a portion or portions of a building or structure, provided an administrative
fee, as established by resolution of the city council, is paid for that temporary
certificate of occupancy. Prior to the expiration of the TCO, an inspection shall be
performed, and Permanent Certificate of Occupancy issued or the building vacated
until all outstanding conditions of approval are completed.
J. CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 111.5, entitled "Certificate of occupancy
a requirement for issuing a city business license", is hereby added to read as
follows:
No license to conduct a business, occupation or profession in a particular building
or structure in the city of Redlands shall be issued by the finance director of said
city until the building official has certified an appropriate certificate of occupancy
for the business occupancy classification has been issued as required by this code.
K. CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section [A] 113.1, entitled "General", is hereby amended
to read as follows:
General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination
made by the Chief Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of
this code, the Planning Commission shall serve as the board of appeals. The Chief
Building Official, Director of Development Services and the Fire Marshall of the
City shall serve in an advisory capacity when requested to do so. Commission
members shall disqualify themselves and shall not participate in any decision in
which they have a conflict of interest.
L. CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section [A] 113.4 of Chapter 1, Division II entitled
"Procedures", is hereby added to read as follows:
Procedures. An application for an appeal shall be based on a claim that the true
intent of this code or other rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted, the provisions do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of
construction is proposed. After notice to such parties as the board may direct, a
hearing shall be held and the board may affirm or deny the decision of the chief
building official. The board's determination shall be in writing to the chief building
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official with a copy to the appellant. If the appellant disagrees with the decision of
the board, he may appeal the decision to the city council. Such appeal shall be filed
with the city clerk within fifteen (15) days of the decision by the board.
15.04.030 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:
CBC Chapter 9, Division II, Section 901.2 of the California Building Code is hereby amended by
the addition of a sentence to read as follows:
See Redlands Municipal Code, Title 15, and Chapter 15.20: Fire Code, for additions and
amendments to this chapter.
15.04.040 MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS:
CBC Chapter 15, Division II, Table 1505.1 of the California Building Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Table 1505.1
Minimum Roof Covering Classification for different types of construction for new
buildings, re -roofs or additions.
IA
IB
IIA
IIB
IIIA
IIIB
IV
VA
VB
A
A
A
A
A
A
B*
B*
B*
*See Section 1505.1.1 for Class A Roof Coverings in Very -High Fire Hazard
Severity
15.04.050 AWNINGS:
CBC Chapter 31, division II, sections 3105.4, 3105.4.1, 3105.4.2, 3105.4.3, and 3105.4.4 are
hereby added to read as follows:
3105.4 General. This section shall apply to awnings projecting over public and/or private
property.
3105.4.1 Definitions. For the purpose of the section:
Ladder access area is the air space required for a ladder to rest upon the ground, street,
or sidewalk and be supported by a building windowsill, permanent appendage, and
parapet or roof eave at an angle of 75 degrees from the horizontal.
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Collapsible is the property of an awning which will enable it to be readily collapsible,
retractable or capable of being folded against the face of the supporting building
without the use of a tool, special effort or special knowledge.
3105.4.2 Construction. Awnings shall have non-combustible frames but may have fabric
coverings that meet fire resistance criteria as outlined in CBC §3105.3. Every awning with
non-combustible coverings and every fabric covered awning which projects into the ladder
access area, as defined above, shall be collapsible.
Exception: A fixed awning not more than ten (10) feet in length may be erected over a
doorway to the building.
3105.4.3 Projection. Awnings may extend over public or private property not more than
seven (7) feet from the face of the supporting building, but no portion shall extend nearer
than two (2) feet to the face of the nearest curb or edge of the traffic way measured
horizontally. In no case shall the awning extend over public property greater than two-
thirds of the distance from the property line to the nearest curb in front of the building nor
shall any portion of the awning be closer to the side or rear property lines than would be
permitted by the current edition of the California building code for projections.
3105.4.4 All portions of an awning shall be at least eight (8) feet above any public or private
walkway.
Exception: Any valance attached to an awning shall not project above the roof of the
awning at the point of attachment and shall not extend more than twelve (12) inches
below the roof of the awning at the point of attachment, but in no case shall any portion
of a valance be less than seven (7) feet in height above a public or private way.
15.04.060 TEMPORARY USE OF STREETS AND ALLEYS.
CBC Chapter 33, Division II, Section 3308.3 of the California Building Code is hereby added to
read as follows:
Public streets and alleys shall not be utilized by persons doing construction or demolition
work until proper clearance has been obtained from the City Engineer. Whenever
requested, plot plans and construction details shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
review. The City Engineer may approve, modify or deny a request to utilize public streets
by persons during construction and/or demolition and his decision shall be based on
findings relative to hazards to life and limb, traffic safety and/or to excessive traffic or
pedestrian congestion. Where damage to public property could result, proper bonds and
insurance as specified by the City Engineer may be required. Failure to obtain proper
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clearance for use of public property may result in a finding that the materials constitute a
public nuisance and a hazard to persons or property and are subject to abatement and/or
removal as provided by law.
15.04.070 GRADING.
The following sections and subsections of the California Building Code Appendix J Sections J101
through J114 are hereby added and/or amended to read as follows:
A. CBC Appendix J, Section J101.1 entitled "Scope" is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The provisions of this chapter apply to grading, excavation and earthwork
construction, including fills and embankments. Where conflicts occur between the
technical requirements of this chapter and the geotechnical report, the geotechnical
report shall govern. In addition, the designs of the work as described above need
to meet the recognized and accepted civil and geotechnical engineering practices
and principles.
B. CBC Appendix J, Section J101.3 entitled "Enforcement Authority" is hereby added
to read as follows:
The City Engineer shall have the authority for the enforcement of CBC Appendix
J and any amendments thereto. The words "Chief Building Official" as hereinafter
used shall mean City Engineer.
C. CBC Appendix J, Section J101.4 entitled "Hazardous Conditions" is hereby added
as follows:
Whenever the Chief Building Official determines that any existing excavation or
embankment or fill on private property has become a hazard to life and limb, or
endangers property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of a public way
or drainage channel, the owner of the property upon which the excavation or fill is
located, or other person or agent in control of said property, upon receipt of notice
in writing from the Chief Building Official, shall within the period specified therein
repair or eliminate such excavation or embankment to eliminate the hazard and to
be in conformance with the requirements of this code.
D. CBC Appendix J, Section J103.2 of the California Building Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
J103.2 Exemptions:
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A grading permit shall not be required for the following:
1. Grading in an isolated, self-contained area provided there is no danger to the
public and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining property. A
determination of exemption per this section shall be made by the City Engineer.
2. An excavation below finished grade for basements and footings of a building,
retaining wall or other structure authorized by a valid building permit. This shall
not exempt any fill made with the material from such excavation or exempt any
excavation having an unsupported height greater than 5 feet (1524mm) after the
completion of such structure.
3. Cemetery graves.
4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.
5. Excavations for wells or trenches for utilities.
6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling rock, sand, gravel,
aggregate or clay controlled by other regulations, provided such operations do not
affect the lateral support or increase the stresses in or pressure upon any adjacent
or contiguous property.
7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of soil engineers or
engineering geologists.
8. A fill less than 1 foot (305mm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a
slope flatter than 1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal (20% slope), or a cut less than
3 feet (914mm) in depth, not intended to support structures, or does not exceed 50
cubic yards (38.3m) on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course.
9. Grading by public agencies or their agents, in connection with construction or
maintenance of roads or facilities for the generation, storage, or transmission of
water including flood waters or water for the purpose of producing electrical
energy.
10. Grading performed by disking or plowing for agricultural purposes in
connection with the preparation of soil for crop or animal use.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this Appendix shall not be deemed to
grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the
provisions of this chapter or any other laws or ordinances of the City.
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E. CBC Appendix J, Section J104.5 entitled "As Built Plans" is hereby added to read
as follows:
The permittee shall provide a copy of as -built plans to the City for a permanent
record at the end of the approved grading work.
F. CBC Appendix J, Section J105.1 of the California Building Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Inspections shall be governed by Section 110, Chapter 1, Division II of this code
and requirements established, by approved policies and procedures of the
Engineering Division. An engineer shall provide grading inspections and
certifications for the work.
G. CBC Appendix J, Section J109.4 of the California Building Code is hereby
amended to have the following sentences added at the end of the section:
For Single Family Lot Drainage
1. Whenever possible, drainage from single family lots shall flow directly to a
street.
2. If it should be determined necessary to allow offside drainage to flow through
a single-family lot (to preserve down lot views, aesthetics, accept flow from
offsite property, etc.), the following shall apply:
a. Drainage from only one lot shall flow through only one other lot.
b. A drainage easement shall be provided/obtained over the lot accepting
the drainage.
c. The drainage shall be contained within either a concrete/rock lined
swale or a reinforced concrete pipe.
d. The drainage facility shall be designed with excess capacity to account
for the probable lack of necessary maintenance. Therefore, it shall be
designed to convey two times the runoff from a 100-year storm with the
minimum diameter for a pipe being 12 inches.
H. CBC Appendix J Section J110.3 entitled "Temporary erosion control during
construction", is hereby added to read as follows:
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The permittee shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures
necessary to protect adjacent watercourses and public or private property from
damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud or debris origination from the
site during the grading operation regardless of lot size.
I. CBC Appendix J Section J112 entitled "Protection of adjacent property" is hereby
added to read as follows:
During grading operations, the permittee shall be responsible for the prevention of
damage to adjacent property and no person shall excavate on land sufficiently close
to the property line to endanger any adjoining public street, sidewalk, alley, or other
public or private property without supporting and protecting such property from
settling, cracking, or other damage which might result.
J. CBC Appendix J Section J113 entitled "Dust control" is hereby added to read as
follows:
The owner of the site or the project contractor shall put into effect and maintain all
precautionary measures necessary to prevent dust blowing from the site to adjacent
properties. Prior to the permit issuance, dust control sign and required contact
information as required by the department's policy shall be installed at the site.
15.04.070: VIOLATION; PENALTY:
It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity to do or permit the following:
erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use or
maintain any residential building in violation of this chapter. Such person who violates any of the
provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of
the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction, such person
may be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment
in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
CHAPTER 15.06
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
SECTIONS:
15.06.010: DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; COPIES ON FILE
15.06.020: Work exempt from permit
15.06.030: Temporary Occupancy
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15.06.040:
15.06.050:
15.06.060:
15.06.070:
15.06.080:
Board of Appeals
Geotechnical Evaluation
Minimum Roof Classification
Swimming Pool Safety
Violation; Penalty
15.06.010: DOCUMENTS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; COPIES ON FILE.
That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as
the 2022 California Residential Code including Chapters 1, 4, and 9 (as amended), and Appendices
AH, AJ, AS, and AX (as amended) are adopted as the residential code of the City and all of the
regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code and amendments are referred to and are
adopted and made part of this chapter.
15.06.020: WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT:
CRC chapter 1, division II, section R105.2 (2) and (3) is hereby deleted and rewritten to read as
follows:
See Redlands Municipal Code, Title 15, Chapter 15.06.20(A)
15.06.030: TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY:
CRC chapter 1, division II, section R110.4 is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read
as follows:
See Redlands Municipal Code, Title 15, Chapter 15.04.020(H) for additions and amendments
to this section.
15.06.040: BOARD OF APPEALS:
CRC chapter 1, division II, section R112 is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read as
follows:
See Redlands Municipal Code, Title 15, Chapter 15.04.020(L)(M) for additions and amendments
to this section
15.06.050 GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION
CRC Chapter 4 Division II Section R401.4.1 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended
by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows:
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A geotechnical or soil report is required for the new construction or when the aggregate
size of additions to the original structure exceed 50%.
15.06.060 MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION
A. CRC chapter 9, subsection 902.1.1 shall be amended in part in terms of being retitled as
follows:
Roof Coverings within the fire hazard areas as designated by the City of Redlands Fire
Chief on the Fire Hazard Map.
B. CRC chapter 9, division II, section R902.1.3 of the California residential code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the
total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every
new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of
the roof of every existing structure, shall be fire -retardant roof covering that is at least
Class B.
C. The remainder of the subsection shall remain unchanged.
15.06.070 SWIMMING POOL SAFETY
A. CRC appendix AX, section 115922 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Except as provided in Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for the
construction of a new pool and/or spa or the remodeling of an existing pool and/or spa at
a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool and/or spa shall be
equipped with item #1 and at least one addition of the following seven drowning
prevention features:
B. CRC appendix AX, section 115923 is hereby amended to read as follows:
An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 and isolates the swimming
pool or spa from the private single-family home. Any walls of the residential structure or
accessory structures used to complete the isolation enclosure must have its door
openings equipped with protection as required in 115922 (a) #4 or #5. Any such door
protection device provided for this purpose may not be used to comply with the second
drowning prevention feature requirement.
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15.06.080 VIOLATION; PENALTY
It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity to do or permit the
following: erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish,
equip, use or maintain any plumbing in violation of this chapter. Every person who violates any
of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person shall be deemed guilty
of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any
of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction such
person may be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by
imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine
and imprisonment.
SECTIONS:
15.08.010:
15.08.020:
15.08.030
15.08.040
15.08.050:
15.08.010
CHAPTER 15.08
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; COPIES ON FILE
BOARD OF APPEALS
BUILDING SEWERS
PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
VIOLATION; PEANALTY
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; COPIES ON FILE.
That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as
the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, including Chapter 1, Division II (as amended) with
Appendices, is adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City and all of the regulations, provisions,
conditions and terms of the California Plumbing Code are referred to and are adopted and made
part of this chapter.
15.08.020 BOARD OF APPEALS.
CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 107, is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read as
follows:
The Board of Appeals and the procedures concerning its operation as described in Title
15, Chapter 15.04 of the Redlands Municipal Code, shall also apply to all appeals resulting
from the administration of the California Plumbing Code.
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15.08.030 BUILDING SEWERS
CPC Chapter 7, Division II, Section 713.4 is deleted in its entirety and rewritten as follows:
713.4 Public Sewer Availability.
The public sewer shall be considered as not being available where such public sewer is
more than two hundred (200) feet for the first dwelling unit and an additional one hundred
(100) feet for each subsequent dwelling unit from the nearest point of the property that is
served by such public sewer. A property owner, or his authorized representative, may
request in writing a waiver based upon technical infeasibility due to site constraints. This
request shall be reviewed by the Chief Building Official and a determination given in
writing.
15.08.040: PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS:
CPC chapter 1, division II, chapter 7 section 721.2.1 are hereby added to read as follows:
721.2.1 Location of private sewage disposal systems.
All components of an onsite wastewater treatment system shall be located in the front yard
area as defined in Redlands Municipal Code.
Exception: If site constraints exist that prevent the placement of the onsite wastewater
treatment system in the front yard an alternate location providing vehicle access for the
future replacement and servicing shall be provided. If vehicle access is not provided as a
result of structures or topography, then both the primary and 100% expansion effluent
dispersal fields shall be installed.
15.08.040 VIOLATION; PENALTY.
It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity to do or permit the following:
erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use or
maintain any plumbing in violation of this chapter. Every person who violates any of the
provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of
the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction such person
may be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county
jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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SECTIONS:
15.10.010:
15.10.020:
15.10.040:
15.10.040:
15.10.050:
15.10.060:
CHAPTER 15.10
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; COPIES ON FILE
APPEALS BOARD
ELECTRIC FENCES
USED MATERIAL
TRAILERS, MOBILHOMES, COMMERCIAL COACHES AND HOUSE CARS:
VIOLATION —PENALTY
15.10.010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; COPIES ON FILE.
That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated
as the California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition and Annexes thereto, is adopted as the Electrical
Code of the City and all regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such electrical code and
amendments are referred to and adopted and made a part of this chapter.
15.10.020 BOARD OF APPEALS.
CEC Article 89, Section 89.108.8 shall be deleted in its entirety and shall be rewritten to read as
follows:
Appeals and the procedures concerning its operation as described in Title 15, Chapter 15.04
of the Redlands Municipal Code, shall also apply to all appeals resulting from the
administration of the California Electric Code.
15.10.030 ELECTRIC FENCES:
CEC article 90, section 90.10 is hereby added to read as follows:
It is unlawful to install any type of electric fence within the city of Redlands. Prohibited
electric fences include, but are not limited to, those energized by battery, generator or
electrical utility.
15.10.040 USED MATERIAL:
CEC Article 90, Section 90.11 is hereby added to read as follows:
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Previously used electrical material shall not be reused without prior written approval of
the Chief Building Official.
15.10.050 TRAILERS, MOBILEHOMES, COMMERCIAL COACHES AND
HOUSECARS:
CEC Article 90, Section 90.12 is hereby added to read as follows:
Trailers, mobile homes, and commercial coaches being utilized for construction projects
as defined in title 8, chapter 8.20 of the Redlands Municipal Code which connect to
temporary power shall comply with the city's adopted electrical code. Trailers, mobile
homes, commercial coaches, and house cars connected to an electrical source shall obtain
an electrical permit prior to the placement and inspections.
15.10.060 VIOLATION; PENALTY
It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity to do or permit the following:
erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use or
maintain any electrical system in violation of this chapter. Every person who violates any of the
provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of
the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction such person
may be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county
jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
SECTIONS:
15.12.010:
15.12.020:
15.12.030
15.12.010
CHAPTER 15.12
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; COPIES ON FILE
BOARD OF APPEALS
VIOLATION; PENALTY
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; COPIES ON FILE.
That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as
the California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition, including Chapter 1, Division II (as amended) with
Appendices, is adopted as the mechanical code of the City and all of the regulations, provisions,
conditions and terms of the California Mechanical Code are referred to and are adopted and made
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part of this chapter.
15.12.020 BOARD OF APPEALS.
CMC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 107.1 of the California Mechanical Code is hereby deleted
in its entirety and rewritten to read as follows:
The Board of Appeals and the procedures concerning its operation as described in Title 15,
Chapter 15.04 of the Redlands Municipal Code, shall also apply to all appeals resulting from
the administration of the California Mechanical Code.
15.12.030 VIOLATION; PENALTY.
It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity to do or permit the following:
erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use or
maintain any plumbing in violation of this chapter. Every person who violates any of the
provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of
the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction such person
may be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county
jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
SECTIONS:
15.16.010:
15.16.020:
15.16.010
Chapter 15.16
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE
VIOLATION; PENALTY
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE.
That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as
the California Green Building Standards, 2022 Edition, is adopted as the Green Building Code of
the City and all of the mandatory regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code and
amendments are referred to and are adopted and made part of this Chapter.
15.16.020 VIOLATION; PENALTY.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate or allow violations of any mandatory
requirement of this chapter. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is
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guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and
every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is
committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not
exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding
six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Chapter 15.18
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
SECTIONS:
15.18.010: DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; COPIES ON FILE
15.18.020: VIOLATION AND PENALTY
15.18.010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE.
That certain document on file in the office of the city clerk of the city marked and designated as
the California Energy Code, 2022 edition, is adopted as the Energy Code of the City and all of the
mandatory regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code and amendments are referred
to and are adopted and made part of this chapter.
15.18.020 VIOLATION; PENALTY.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate or allow violations of any mandatory
requirement of this chapter. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is
guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and
every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is
committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not
exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding
six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Chapter 15.22
CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
SECTIONS:
15.22.010: DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE
15.22.020: VIOLATION; PENALTY
15.22.010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE.
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That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as
the California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition, is adopted as the Historical Building Code
of the City and all of the mandatory regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code and
amendments are referred to and are adopted and made part of this Chapter.
15.22.020 VIOLATION; PENALTY.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate or allow violations of any mandatory
requirement of this chapter. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is
guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and
every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is
committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not
exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding
six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
SECTIONS:
15.23.010:
15.23.020:
15.23.010
Chapter 15.23
CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE
VIOLATION; PENALTY
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE.
That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as
the California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, is adopted as the Existing Building Code of
the City and all of the mandatory regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code and
amendments are referred to and are adopted and made part of this Chapter.
15.23.020 VIOLATION; PENALTY.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate or allow violations of any mandatory
requirement of this chapter. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is
guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and
every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is
committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not
exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding
six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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