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PREFACE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
Title 1 ADMINISTRATION
Title 2 TAXES
Title 3 BUSINESS LICENSES*
Title 4 BUSINESS REGULATION
Title 5 BICYCLES
Title 6 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 7 MORALS AND CONDUCT
Title 8 ANIMALS
Title 9 RADIO AND ELECTRONICS
Title 10 PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTILITIES
Title 11 PUBLIC PROPERTY
Title 12 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Title 13 PARKS AND BOULEVARDS
Title 14 TRAFFIC
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND HOUSING
Title 16 FIRE
Title 17 LAND DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES
Title 18 ZONING
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
TABLES
Chapter 15.03
BUILDING STANDARDS CODES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
Sections:
   15.03.010   Adoption of Building Standards Codes.
   15.03.020   Amendments to Chapter 1 of the International Building Code.
   15.03.030   Amendments to the California Building Code.
   15.03.040   Amendments to the California Residential Code.
   15.03.050   Amendments to the California Electrical Code.
   15.03.060   Amendments to the California Mechanical Code.
   15.03.070   Amendments to the California Plumbing Code.
   15.03.080   Amendments to the California Energy Code.
   15.03.090   Amendments to the California Existing Building Code.
   15.03.100   Amendments to the California Green Building Standards Code.
   15.03.110   Amendments to the California Referenced Standards Code.
   15.03.120   Amendments to the California Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code.
15.03.010   ADOPTION OF BUILDING STANDARDS CODES.
   .010   Pursuant to Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code and Section 513 of the City Charter, the City Council of the City of Anaheim does hereby adopt, by reference, the following California Building Codes, subject to the amendments set forth in this chapter:
      .0101   The 2022 Edition of the California Building Code (which is based on the 2021 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1, Division II). The provisions of the California Building Code shall apply to all buildings and structures other than those meeting the scoping limitations contained in the California Residential Code.
      .0102   The 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code (which is based on the 2021 International Residential Code). The provisions of the California Residential Code shall apply to detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhomes) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.
      .0103   The 2022 Edition of the California Electrical Code ( which is based on the 2020 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association). The provisions of the California Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances thereto.
      .0104   The 2022 Edition of the California Mechanical Code (based on the 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials). The provisions of the California Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of residential and commercial mechanical and gas systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and for appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems. Where there is a conflict between the California Mechanical Code and the California Plumbing Code, as related to the chapters pertaining to fuel gases, the provisions provided in the California Plumbing Code shall prevail.
      .0105   The 2022 Edition of the California Plumbing Code (based on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials). The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair, replacement of plumbing systems and gas delivery systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
      .0106   The 2022 Edition of the California Energy Code. The provisions of the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6 shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
      .0107   The 2022 Edition of the California Historical Building Code. The provisions of the California Historical Building Code shall apply to the alteration and repair of recognized historical buildings.
      .0108   The 2022 Edition of the California Existing Building Code (which is based on the 2018 International Existing Building Code). The provisions of the California Existing Building Code shall apply to maintenance of existing buildings.
      .0109   The 2022 Edition of the California Green Building Standards (which is known as the CALGreen Code). The mandatory provisions of the California Green Building Standards Code shall apply to all buildings and structures.
      .0110   The 2022 Edition of the California Referenced Standards Code. The provisions of the California Referenced Standards Code shall apply to all buildings and structures, as outlined in the Code.
      .0111   The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials.
      .0112   Scope and Administration Section, Chapter 1, of the 2018 Edition of the International Building Code will replace all Administration Sections and Chapters of all Codes and Standards adopted.
   .020   The Codes set forth in this section shall be collectively referred to and may be cited collectively as the "Building Standards Codes," and, individually, as the Anaheim Building Code, the Anaheim Residential Code, the Anaheim Electrical Code, the Anaheim Mechanical Code, the Anaheim Plumbing Code, the Anaheim Energy Code, the Anaheim Historical Building Code, the Anaheim Existing Building Code, the Anaheim Green Building Standards Code, the Anaheim Referenced Standards Code, the Anaheim Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and the California Swimming Pool and Spa Code. The provisions of the Building Standards Codes, as amended by this chapter, shall constitute the building regulations of the City of Anaheim. Provisions in the appendices of the Building Standards Codes shall not apply unless specifically adopted.
   .030   In accordance with Health & Safety Code §18942(e)(1), one (1) copy of all of the above Building Standards Codes shall remain on file in the office of the City of Anaheim Building Division and are available for public inspection during normal business hours.
   .040   The provisions of the Building Standards Codes shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use, occupancy, height, location, maintenance, removal, conversion, demolition, and area of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
   .050   The purpose of the Building Standards Codes is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. (Ord. 6552 §2 (part); March 7, 2023.)
15.03.020   AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 1 OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE.
   Scope and Administration Section, Chapter 1, of the 2018 Edition of the International Building Code will replace all Administration Sections and Chapters of all Codes and Standards adopted. The Administration Section is hereby amended, modified and supplemented by the addition and application of the provisions of Section 15.03.020 of this Code.
   .01   Phase approval. The Building Official may also allow the phased project that may span a new Code adoption for consistency to retain on the existing Code edition from the first substantial submission, so that the full project may be completed under one Code edition.
      .0101   Definition of terms. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the Building Standards Codes; including all indices and amendments, or in the Anaheim Municipal Code, such names or terms shall be deemed and construed to have the name ascribed to it in this section, as follows:
         A.   "Building Division" means the Building Division of the Planning Department of the City of Anaheim; and
         B.   "Health office or Health Department" means the Orange County Department of Health Services.
      .0102   Resolution of conflicts in application. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Codes and any amendment or addition thereto contained in this title, the amendment or addition thereto shall control. (Ord. 6552 § 2 (part); March 7, 2023.)
15.03.030   AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE.
   The 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended as set forth in this section:
   .010    Chapter 1, Division II is hereby recommended to be adopted. Chapter 1, Part 1 and Part II of the 2022 edition of the International Building Code are hereby substituted in its place.
   .020   Insert City of Anaheim into the text as the name of the jurisdiction in Section Paragraph 101.1 of Section 101 of Division II of Chapter 1.
   .030   Paragraph 101.4 of Section 101 of Division II of Chapter 1 is deleted in its entirety (including sections 101.4.1, 101.4.2, 101.4.3, 101.4.4, 101.4.5, 101.4.6 and 101.4.7), and replaced with the following:
   101.4. Referenced Codes. The California Codes listed in Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the extent of each such reference.
   .040   Subsection 105.2 of Section 105 of Division II of Chapter 1 is revised by amending exception 9, and adding 14 as follows:
   9.   Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927.059L) and are installed entirely above ground.
   14.   Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.2.
   .050   Subsection 105.5 of Section 105 of Division II of Chapter 1 is amended as follows:
   105.5    Expiration. Time limitation for permit expiration as the result of code enforcement shall be as per notice of violation or as otherwise determined by the Building Official.
   .060   Subsection 113.3 of Section 113 of Division II of Chapter 1 is amended to provide as follows:
   Board of Appeals. Board of Appeals when used in the Building Standards Codes shall mean the City Council {or Planning Commission}. The Board of Appeals is hereby established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.
   .070   Table 1505.1 of Section 1505 of Chapter 15 is revised to read in full as follows:
TABLE 1505.1a 
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
 
IA
IB
IIA
IIB
IIIA
IIIB
IV
VA
VB
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
 
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a.   Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.
   .080   Paragraph 1505.1.2 of Subsection 1505.1 of Section 1505 of Chapter 15 is revised to read in full as follows:
   1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. 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 a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
   .90   Paragraph 1807.1.6 of Subsection 1807.1 of Section 1807 of Chapter 18 is revised to read in full as follows:
   1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D2, or E.
   .100   Subsection Section 3109.2 of Section 3109 of Chapter 31 is amended as follows:
   3109.2 Construction permit; safety features required. New or remodel pools or spas, at a private single-family home, shall have an enclosure complying with the amended California Residential Code Appendix AX.
(Ord. 6552 §2 (part); March 7, 2023.)
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