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File Number: 22-677 and safety of the community, including revised Article 6. BACKGROUND Every three years, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) establishes a statewide Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) for use throughout California. The Building Standards Codes are codified as San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 7-5. Once adopted by the state, the revisions become effective by default and without local approval or amendments. Cities and counties may adopt local amendments to strengthen the California Building Standards Code based on local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions. Any amendments by the City must be at least as stringent as those outlined in the Building Standards Code. The Ordinance revises Chapter 7-5 to 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 by reference, and adopt by reference the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. Staff recommends local amendments, including structural requirements, fire sprinkler requirements, all-electric “reach codes,” and increased electric vehicle infrastructure requirements, to advance the health, welfare, and safety of the community. 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 adopted ordinance, the City would adopt the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). This model code provides the City authority to abate structures that are imminent hazards to the public in a quick and efficient manner. The model code includes definitions of terms for enforcement, for the integrity of structural elements of buildings, and specific hazards. These definitions are not included in the other standard codes. Adoption of the ordinance will ensure the consistency of the City of San Leandro’s Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Historical Building, and Existing Building Codes with state standards and ensure that the City’s codes provide additional protection for the health, welfare, and safety of local residents due to local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions. Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 11/30/2022