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File Number: 22-617 Ordinance that would: a)Amend Municipal Code Chapter 7-5 by repealing and replacing the 2016 and 2019 editions and adopt the 2022 editions of the California Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Code, Fire Code, Existing Building Code, and Green Building Standards Code. Additionally, adopt by reference the International Property Maintenance Code; and b)Adopt local amendments regarding certain structural design requirements, fire sprinkler regulations, “reach codes,” and other building requirements to advance the health, welfare, and safety of the community, including revised Article 6. Staff also recommends that the Council adopt a resolution, included as Attachment B, adopting findings justifying local amendments based on local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions. BACKGROUND The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) is an independent commission within the State Consumer Services Agency responsible for reviewing, adopting, and publishing building standards for the State of California. Every three years, the CBSC adopts a compilation of building regulations referred to as the California Building Standards Code - California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24. On July 1, 2022, the CBSC published the 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code. Building permit submittals on or after December 2, 2022 will be reviewed under the 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code, which goes into effect January 1, 2023. The Building and Safety Division messages these dates to the public through the City website and permit counter. Local governments or jurisdictions can amend the state-adopted building standards to make them more restrictive (not less), based on specific geologic, climatic, and topographic conditions to protect public health, welfare, and safety. Analysis The proposed Ordinance includes adoption of the following building codes by reference: ·California Building Code - CCR Title 24 Part 2 ·California Residential Code - CCR Title 24 Part 3 ·California Electrical Code - CCR Title 24 Part 4 ·California Mechanical Code - CCR Title 24 Part 5 ·California Plumbing Code - CCR Title 24 Part 6 ·California Energy Code - CCR Title 24 Part 7 ·California Fire Code - CCR Title 24 Part 9 ·California Existing Building Code - CCR Title 24 Part 10 ·California Green Building Standards Code - CCR Title 24 Part 11 The Property Maintenance Code is separate from the California Building Code adopted by the CBSC. The City currently has adopted the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code. As part of the proposed ordinance, the City would adopt the 2018 International Property Maintenance Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 11/2/2022