The California Residential Code adopted pursuant to section 9-1-2A01 is hereby amended as follows:
Section R101.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. For the city of Beverly Hills, these regulations shall be known as the Beverly Hills Residential Code. The provisions contained in the California Residential Code of the (compiled) California Building Standards Code as defined in section 18910, Health and Safety Code, may be cited as such and are referred to hereafter as 'these regulations' or 'these building standards' or 'this code.' These regulations shall also be collectively known as the 'California Residential Code' as amended by the Beverly Hills Municipal Code.
Section R301.1.3.2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R301.1.3.2 Woodframe structures. The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than two stories and basement in height located in Seismic Design Category A, B or C. Notwithstanding other sections of law; the law establishing these provisions is found in Business and Professions Code Sections 5537 and 6737.1.
The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than one story in height or with a basement located in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, D2 or E.
Section R301.1.4 is deleted from the California Residential Code.
Section R301.1.5 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
R301.1.5 Seismic design provisions for buildings constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope). The design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope) shall comply with Section 1613.6 of the California Building Code.
Items 1, 3 and 5 of Section R301.2.2.6 of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:
1. Shear wall or braced wall offsets out of plane. Conditions where exterior shear wall lines or braced wall panels are not in one plane vertically from the foundation to the uppermost story in which they are required.
Exception: Deleted.
1. Deleted.
2. Deleted.
3. Deleted.
4. Deleted.
5. Deleted.
3. Shear wall or braced wall offsets in plane. Conditions where the end of a braced wall panel occurs over an opening in the wall below.
Exception: Deleted.
1. Deleted.
2. Deleted.
2.1. Deleted.
2.2. Deleted.
2.3. Deleted.
3. Deleted.
5. Floor level offset. Conditions where portions of a floor level are vertically offset.
Exception: Deleted.
1. Deleted.
2. Deleted.
Section R301.2.2.11 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
R301.2.2.11 Anchorage of Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Components and Equipment. Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment shall be anchored to the structure. Anchorage of the components and equipment shall be designed to resist loads in accordance with the California Building Code and ASCE 7, except where the component is positively attached to the structure and flexible connections are provided between the component and associated ductwork, piping, and conduit; and either
1. The component weighs 400 lb (1,780 N) or less and has a center of mass located 4 ft (1.22 m) or less above the supporting structure; or
2. The component weighs 20 lb (89N) or less or, in the case of a distributed system, 5 lb/ft (73 N/m) or less.
Section R313.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R313.1 Automatic fire sprinkler systems. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be required for all occupancies, except U occupancies which are sheds that are less than five hundred (500) square feet. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be required in all existing buildings if: (i) additions, alterations or repairs are made within any twelve (12) month period which exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of such existing building, (ii) an addition is constructed which exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the square footage of the existing building, or (iii) an addition of more than five thousand (5,000) square feet is constructed.
R313.1.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses.
R313.1.2 Design and installation. Automatic fire sprinkler systems for townhouses shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section R313.3, NFPA 13 or NFPA 13D.
Section R313.2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings.
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions or alterations to existing buildings that are not already provided with an automatic residential sprinkler system.
R313.2.1 Design and installation. Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section R313.3, NFPA 13, or NFPA 13D.
Section R313.3.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R313.3.1 General. Where installed, fire sprinkler systems, or portions thereof, shall be in accordance with NFPA 13D, NFPA 13, or Section R313.3, which shall be considered equivalent to NFPA 13D. Section R313.3 shall apply to stand-alone and multipurpose wet-pipe sprinkler systems that do not include the use of antifreeze. A multipurpose fire sprinkler system shall supply domestic water to both fire sprinklers and plumbing fixtures. A stand-alone sprinkler system shall be separate and independent from the water distribution system.
Section R313.3.1.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R313.3.1.1 Backflow protection and Check Valve. Two check valves are required to be installed at each fire sprinkler riser in NFPA 13D systems and an approved backflow assembly (DCDA, DCVA, or RPZ) for NFPA 13 systems.
Section R313.3.1.2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R313.3.1.2 Required sprinkler locations. Sprinklers shall be installed to protect all areas of a dwelling unit.
Section R314.2.2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R314.2.2 Alterations, repairs and additions. When alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the individual dwelling shall be equipped with smoke alarms located as required for new dwellings. Smoke alarms complying with section R314 shall be installed in all new and existing dwellings.
Section R314.4 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:.
R314.4 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit in Group R occupancies, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed. When low-voltage systems are required, the fire official may require additional sounder bases installed. Low voltage systems shall be installed per NFPA 72 fire alarm system requirements.
Exceptions:
1. Interconnection is not required in buildings which are not undergoing alterations, repairs or construction of any kind.
2. Smoke alarms in existing areas are not required to be interconnected where alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide access for interconnection without the removal of interior finishes.
Section R314.6 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R314.6 Power source. In existing construction, new construction, and in newly classified group R occupancies, required smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection.
Exception: Smoke alarms are not required to be equipped with battery backup where they are connected to an emergency electrical system that complies with California Fire Code section 604.
Section R319.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R319.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address numbers or letters. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches (102mm) in height for residential properties and a minimum of 6 inches high for non-residential properties and not less than 0.5 inch (12.7mm) in width. They shall be installed on a contrasting background, on private property, and be plainly visible from the street or road fronting the property. When required by the city building official or fire official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained. Address numbers shall also comply with Beverly Hills Fire Department Premise Identification Standard 19-002.
R319.1.1 Street numbering. The following provisions shall be applicable to street numbering:
On the east-west axis, all numbers shall sequence, as much as practicable, with the contiguous east-west streets abutting Los Angeles City and County.
On the north-south axis, streets north of Wilshire Boulevard shall be designated with the prefix "North," and streets south of Wilshire Boulevard shall be designated with the prefix "South."
Numbers on the northerly and westerly sides of all streets shall end in an odd digit, while numbers on the southerly and easterly sides shall end in an even digit.
The city building official shall designate street address numbers in the city.
R319.1.2 Building numbering requirements. The entrances to all buildings from public streets shall have the numbers designated by the city building official conspicuously displayed near the entrance of the structure in a manner that they are in plain view from the street. In commercial locations where vehicles can obstruct addressing due to curb side parking, numbers shall be placed a minimum height of 8 feet from finished floor or as approved by fire code official. Structures which have access from a rear alley, in addition to the numbering required by this section, shall for purposes of emergency response, provide numbering and street identification which is clearly visible from the rear alley access in accordance with the following provisions:
1. The name of the street and street number as designated by the city building official shall be visible from the alley and located adjacent to the alley access to the structure.
2. The address markings shall be placed five (5') feet above the alley surface, with numbers four (4") inches in height and letters two (2") inches in height, and placed upon the structure, wall, fence, gate, or other appropriate surface so as to be clearly visible.
3. If any property owner shall fail to provide the address identification required by this subsection on the premises, the city may provide and affix such address identification markings at no cost to the property owner. Where identification markings are provided by the city, no person shall remove, deface, or modify such markings without the written authorization of the city building official.
4. When structure access doors are available from the alley or side street for a single tenant or occupant, the door shall be provided with address numbering and street name identification including unit numbers or letters in a manner approved by the city fire code official.
R319.1.3 Diagram required for six or more dwelling units. Where a building or building complex contains six (6) or more separate dwelling units, a description diagram indicating the identification pattern and location of each dwelling unit shall be posted in a conspicuous manner at the primary entrance of such building or buildings. This requirement of this section shall be included in any building plans submitted for plan check.
R319.1.4 Prohibition against placing numbers on streets, sidewalks, or curbs or displaying improper building numbers. No person shall place, maintain, or cause any number, figure, letter, carving, drawing, design, or other marking upon, or paint, any street, sidewalk, or curb in the city, except as authorized by the city. No person shall place, maintain, or display any address identification number other than as designated by the city building official.
Section R401.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for buildings. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the design and construction of foundations in flood hazard areas as established by Table R301.2 shall meet the provisions of Section R322. Wood foundations shall be designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF.
Exception: The provisions of this chapter shall be permitted to be used for wood foundations only in the following situations:
1. In buildings that have no more than two floors and a roof.
2. When interior basement and foundation walls are constructed at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm).
Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, D2 , or E shall not be permitted.
Exception: In non-occupied, single-story, detached storage sheds and similar uses other than carport or garage, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 200 square feet, the plate height does not exceed 12 feet in height above the grade plane at any point, and the maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches.
Section R401.4.3 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
R401.4.3 Grading. For the requirements for grading see Appendix J of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code as amended by Sections 9-1-201 and 9-1-202 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code.
Sections R403.1.2, R403.1.3.6 and R403.1.5 of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:
R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2. Exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 shall be supported by continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings. Other footing materials or systems shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice. All required interior braced wall panels in buildings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 shall be supported on continuous foundations.
Exception: Deleted.
R403.1.3.6 Isolated concrete footings. In detached one- and two-family dwellings located in Seismic Design Category A, B, or C, that are three stories or less in height, and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted.
R403.1.5 Slope. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall not have a slope exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footings or where the slope of the bottom surface of the footings will exceed one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope).
For structures located in Seismic Design Categorie s D0, D1, D2 or E, stepped footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 rebar. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure R403.1.5.
FIGURE R403.1.5
STEPPED FOOTING
STEPPED FOOTING
Section R404.2 of the California Residential Code, excluding subsections, is amended to read as follows:
R404.2 Wood foundation walls. Wood foundation walls shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of Sections R404.2.1 through R404.2.6 and with the details shown in Figures R403.1(2) and R403.1(3). Wood foundation walls shall not be used for structures located in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, D2 or E.
Section R501.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R501.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the floors for buildings, including the floors of attic spaces used to house mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment. Mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be attached or anchored to the structure in accordance with Section R301.2.2.11.
Section R503.2.4 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
R503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms with a dimension perpendicular to the joist that is greater than 4 feet (1.2 m) shall be constructed in accordance with Figure R503.2.4.
1. Blockings shall be provided beyond headers.
2. Metal ties not less than 0.058 inch [1.47 mm (16 galvanized gage)] by 1.5 inches (38 mm) wide with eight 16d common nails on each side of the header-joist intersection. The metal ties shall have a minimum yield of 33,000 psi (227 MPa).
3. Openings in diaphragms shall be further limited in accordance with Section R301.2.2.6.
FIGURE R503.2.4
OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS
Lines 19, 20, 23, and 33 - 36 of Table R602.3(1) of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:
TABLE R602.3(1)-continued
FASTENING SCHEDULE
ITEM | DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING ELEMENTS | NUMBER AND TYPE OF FASTENERa, b, c | SPACING AND LOCATION | |
ITEM | DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING ELEMENTS | NUMBER AND TYPE OF FASTENERa, b, c | SPACING AND LOCATION | |
19k | 1" × 6" sheathing to each bearing | 3-8d box (2½" × 0.113"); or 2-8d common (2½" × 0.131"); or 2-10d box (3" × 0.128"); or 2 staples, 1" crown, 16 ga., 1¾" long | Face nail | |
20k | 1" × 8" and wider sheathing to each bearing | 3-8d box (2½" × 0.113"); or 3-8d common (2½" × 0.131"); or 3-10d box (3" × 0.128"); or 3 staples, 1" crown, 16 ga., 1¾" long | ||
Wider than 1" × 8" 4-8d box (2½" × 0.113"); or 3-8d common (2½" × 0.131"); or 3-10d box (3" × 0.128"); or 4 staples, 1" crown, 16 ga., 1¾" long | ||||
Floor | ||||
23k | 1" × 6" subfloor or less to each joist | 3-8d box (2½" × 0.113"); or 2-8d common (2½" × 0.131"); or 3-10d box (3" × 0.128"); or 2 staples, 1" crown, 16 ga., 1¾" long | Face nail | |
Other wall sheathingg | ||||
33k | ½" structural cellulosic fiberboard sheathing | 1½" galvanized roofing nail, 7/16" head diameter, or 1¼" long 16 ga. staple with 7/16" or 1" crown | 3 | 6 |
34k | 25/32" structural cellulosic fiberboard sheathing | 1¾" galvanized roofing nail, 7/16" head diameter, or 1½" long 16 ga. staple with 7/16" or 1" crown | 3 | 6 |
35k | ½" gypsum sheathingd | 1½" galvanized roofing nail; staple galvanized, 1½" long; 1¼" screws, Type W or S | 7 | 7 |
36k | 5/8" gypsum sheathingd | 1¾" galvanized roofing nail; staple galvanized, 1- 5/8" long; 1 5/8" screws, Type W or S | 7 | 7 |
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s; 1 ksi = 6.895 MPa. | ||||
TABLE R602.3(1)-continued FASTENING SCHEDULE a Nails are smooth-common, box or deformed shanks except where otherwise stated. Nails used for framing and sheathing connections shall have minimum average bending yield strengths as shown: 80 ksi for shank diameter of 0.192 inch (20d common nail), 90 ksi for shank diameters larger than 0.142 inch but not larger than 0.177 inch, and 100 ksi for shank diameters of 0.142 inch or less. b. Staples are 16 gage wire and have a minimum 7/16-inch on diameter crown width. c. Nails shall be spaced at not more than 6 inches on center at all supports where spans are 48 inches or greater. d. Four-foot by 8-foot or 4-foot by 9-foot panels shall be applied vertically. e. Spacing of fasteners not included in this table shall be based on Table R602.3(2). f. For wood structural panel roof sheathing attached to gable end roof framing and to intermediate supports within 48 inches of roof edges and ridges, nails shall be spaced at 6 inches on center where the ultimate design wind speed is less than 130 mph and shall be spaced 4 inches on center where the ultimate design wind speed is 130 mph or greater but less than 140 mph. g. Gypsum sheathing shall conform to ASTM C1396 and shall be installed in accordance with GA 253. Fiberboard sheathing shall conform to ASTM C208. h. Spacing of fasteners on floor sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and required blocking and at floor perimeters only. Spacing of fasteners on roof sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and required blocking. Blocking of roof or floor sheathing panel edges perpendicular to the framing members need not be provided except as required by other provisions of this code. Floor perimeter shall be supported by framing members or solid blocking. i. Where a rafter is fastened to an adjacent parallel ceiling joist in accordance with this schedule, provide two toe nails on one side of the rafter and toe nails from the ceiling joist to top plate in accordance with this schedule. The toe nail on the opposite side of the rafter shall not be required. j. RSRS-01 is a Roof Sheathing Ring Shank nail meeting the specifications in ASTM F1667. k. Use of staples in braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, D2 or E. | ||||
Exception in Section R602.3.2, and Table R602.3.2, of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
Exception: In other than Seismic Design Category D0, D1, D2, or E, a single top plate used as an alternative to a double top plate shall comply with the following:
1. The single top plate shall be tied at corners, intersecting walls, and at in-line splices in straight wall lines in accordance with Table R602.3.2.
2. The rafters or joists shall be centered over the studs with a tolerance of not more than 1 inch (25 mm).
3. Omission of the top plate is permitted over headers where the headers are adequately tied to adjacent wall sections in accordance with Table R602.3.2.
Footnote "b" of Table R602.3(2) of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
b. Staples shall have a minimum crown width of 7/16-inch on diameter except as noted. Use of staples in roof, floor, subfloor, and braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, D2, or E.
Section R602.10.2.3 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R602.10.2.3 Minimum number of braced wall panels. Braced wall lines with a length of 16 feet (4877 mm) or less shall have a minimum of two braced wall panels of any length or one braced wall panel equal to 48 inches (1219 mm) or more. Braced wall lines greater than 16 feet (4877 mm) shall have a minimum of two braced wall panels. In Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2 no braced wall panel shall have a contributing
length less than 4 inches in length or as required in Section R602.10.3, whichever is greater.
Table R602.10.3(3) of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
a. Linear interpolation shall be permitted.
b. Wall bracing lengths are based on a soil site class "D." Interpolation of bracing length between the Sds values associated with the seismic design categories shall be permitted when a site-specific Sds value is determined in accordance with Section 1613.2 of the California Building Code.
c. Where the braced wall line length is greater than 50 feet, braced wall lines shall be permitted to be divided into shorter segments having lengths of 50 feet or less, and the amount of bracing within each segment shall be in accordance with this table.
d. Method LIB shall have gypsum board fastened to not less than one side with nails or screws in accordance with Table R602.3(1) for exterior sheathing or Table R702.3.5 for interior gypsum board. Spacing of fasteners at panel edges shall not exceed 8 inches.
e. Methods PFG and CS-SFB do not apply in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2.
f. Where more than one bracing method is used, mixing methods shall be in accordance with Section R602.10.4.1.
g. Methods GB and PCP braced wall panel h/w ratio shall not exceed 1:1 in SDC D0, D1 and D2. Methods CWD, SFB, PBS, and HPS are not permitted in D0, D1 and D2.
Table R602.10.4 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
Table R602.10.5 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
Figure R602.10.6.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
Figure R602.10.6.2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
Section R606.12.2.2.3 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement requirements for masonry elements. Masonry elements listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction as shown in Figure R606.11(3) and in accordance with the following:
1. Horizontal reinforcement. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Horizontal reinforcement shall be provided within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top and bottom of these masonry elements.
2. Vertical reinforcement. Vertical reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Vertical reinforcement shall be within 8 inches (203 mm) of the ends of masonry walls.
Section R803.2.4 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms shall conform with Section R503.2.4.
Section R902.1 of the California Residential Code, excluding subsections, is amended to read as follows:
R902.1 General. Except as otherwise provided in this section, roof coverings or roof assemblies on any structure regulated by this code shall be a fire-retardant roof covering or roof assembly that is listed as a Class A assembly in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790. In addition, no wood shall be used as a roof covering material. Noncombustible non-wood roof coverings may be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements in lieu of a fire-retardant roofing assembly.
Exception: Roof repairs of less than 10 percent of the total roof area on existing structures in any one year period may be repaired with a roof covering that meets the same fire retardant standard as the existing roof.
Sections R902.1.1, R902.1.2 and R902.1.3 of the California Residential Code are hereby deleted.
Section R902.1.5 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
R902.1.5 Class A roof covering requirement. Notwithstanding any other requirement of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, no later than July 1, 2014, all wood roof coverings in the City of Beverly Hills shall be either: (1) fire retardant Class A; or (2) treated with a fire retardant spray in accordance with Section R902.1.6 and Section R902.1.7.
Exceptions:
1. Demolition or renovation permit. Property owners with a non-Class A wood roof that, as of July 1, 2014, have applied for or possess a demolition permit or renovation permit involving a reroofing or an alteration or addition to the roof, shall have until December 31, 2014 to commence such demolition or renovation and remove the non-Class A wood roof; provided however, that such property owner shall submit a signed affidavit, on a form provided by the City, representing that the non-Class A wood roof will be removed by December 31, 2014.
2. Qualified Historical Building or Property. A Qualified Historical Building or Property, as defined in the California Historical Building Code adopted by reference into the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, shall comply with the requirements set forth in the California Historical Building Code, as adopted and amended by the City of Beverly Hills.
Section R902.1.6 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
R902.1.6 Fire retardant spray for non-class A wood roofs. If a fire retardant spray is applied on a non-Class A wood roof pursuant to Section R902. 1.5 above, such fire retardant spray shall comply with the current standards of the California State Fire Marshall, including but not limited to ASTM E-84, NFPA 255 and UL 723, and shall be applied by a California licensed contractor, or other qualified applicator. The property owner and certified applicator shall submit a signed affidavit on a form provided by the City indicating the manufacturer's recommended effectiveness period and the certified applicator's warranty period. The fire retardant spray shall be repeated before the end of the manufacturer's recommended effectiveness period or the certified applicator's certification warranty, whichever is shorter; provided, however, that the fire retardant spray need not be repeated if, before the end of the manufacturer's recommended effectiveness period or certified applicator's warranty period, a property owner has applied for or possesses a demolition permit or renovation permit involving a reroofing or an alteration or addition to the roof, and commences such demolition or renovation and removes the non-Class A wood roof within 180 days from the expiration of such effectiveness or warranty period; provided further however, that the property owner shall submit a signed affidavit, on a form provided by the City, representing that such property owner is not repeating the fire retardant spray because the non-Class A wood roof will be removed within 180 days from the expiration of the manufacturer's recommended effectiveness period or certified applicator's warranty period, whichever is earlier, of the existing spray.
Section R902.1.7 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
R902.1.7 Permits required. No fire retardant spray shall be applied on a non-Class A wood roof within the City without first obtaining a permit from the City. There will be no charge for such permit, which shall remain valid for the term of the manufacturer's recommended effectiveness period or the certified applicator's certification warranty, whichever is shorter. The permit shall state the name of the certified applicator, the approved fire retardant spray material and the permit expiration date. Before a property owner repeats the fire retardant spray in accordance with Section R902.1.6, such property owner shall renew the permit obtained pursuant to this section.
Section R902.1.8 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
R902.1.8 Replacement of non-Class A wood roofs upon sale or transfer. Notwithstanding Section R902.1.5 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, effective after July 1, 2014, all existing non-Class A wood roofs shall be replaced with a fire retardant Class A non-wood roof before the sale or transfer of such property for monetary consideration.
Exceptions:
1. Buyer assumes responsibility. If the Seller and the Buyer agree that the Buyer shall assume responsibility to replace the wood roof and an application for a demolition permit or renovation permit involving a reroofing or an alteration or addition to the roof will be submitted, and such demolition or renovation will commence, and such non-Class A wood roof will be removed, within 180 days from the date of title transfer, then the non-Class A wood roof need not be replaced before the sale or transfer of such property, but shall be removed by the Buyer within the 180 day period from the date of title transfer; provided further, that the Seller and Buyer of such property shall submit a signed affidavit, on a form provided by the City, representing that the Buyer will remove the non-Class A wood roof within 180 days from the date of title transfer.
2. Qualified Historical Building or Property. A Qualified Historical Building or Property, as defined in the California Historical Building Code adopted by reference into the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, shall comply with the requirements set forth in the California Historical Building Code, as adopted and amended by the City of Beverly Hills.
Section R902.5 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
Section 902.5 Equipment Enclosures. Operating equipment, including associated ducting, located on the roof of a building shall be enclosed so as to be shielded from view in a horizontal plane or lower and so as to comply with the noise abatement provisions of chapter 1 of title 5 of the Beverly Hills municipal code. The enclosure finish shall match that of the building exterior walls. Enclosures on buildings with non-residential uses shall be of non-combustible, opaque material.
Section R905.3.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R905.3.1 Deck requirements. Concrete and clay tile shall be installed only over solid sheathing.
Exception: Spaced lumber shall be permitted in Seismic Design Categories A, B, and C.
Section R1001.3.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R1001.3.1 Vertical reinforcing. For chimneys up to 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, four No. 4 continuous vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be placed between wythes of solid masonry or within the cells of hollow unit masonry and grouted in accordance with Section R606. Grout shall be prevented from bonding with the flue liner so that the flue liner is free to move with thermal expansion. For chimneys more than 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, two additional No. 4 vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be provided for each additional flue incorporated into the chimney or for each additional 40 inches (1016 mm) in width or fraction thereof.
Chapter 11 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 11
ROOF TOP EQUIPMENT
R1101.1 Equipment enclosures. Operating equipment, including associated ducting, located on the roof of a building shall be enclosed so as to be shielded from view in a horizontal plane or lower and so as to comply with the noise abatement provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 5 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code. The enclosure finish shall match that of the building exterior walls.
Chapter 12 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 12
TENTS, AWNINGS, CANOPIES, AND UMBRELLAS
SECTION R1201
TENTS, AWNINGS, CANOPIES, AND UMBRELLAS - REQUIREMENTS
R1201.1 Permits required. No tent, awning, or canopy in excess of forty (40) square feet shall be erected or maintained on private property within the city without first obtaining a permit from the city building official. The permit fee shall be as established by resolution of the city council. Unless otherwise authorized by the city building official, no tent, awning, or canopy in excess of forty (40) square feet shall be erected or maintained on private property within the city in excess of ten (10) days.
R1201.2 Temporary use. Tents, awnings, or canopies of cloth or pliable material shall be erected only as temporary shelters from the rain or sun and shall not be used as permanent structures or additions to the main building. Except as authorized by the city council or as otherwise specified in the municipal code, such structures shall not be used for the purpose of sheltering goods, wares, or merchandise or for the purpose of engaging in business in any manner thereunder. Such structures shall be permitted only if so constructed and situated, so that in the opinion of the city building official, the structure will not cause a fire hazard or in any other way be dangerous to life, limb, or property.
Exception: The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the covering of materials stored in a yard with fire-retardant tarpaulins.
R1201.3 Restrictions and requirements. Any tent, awning, or other pliable material for which a permit is required under this section shall comply with the following:
1. All city code provisions and regulations shall be complied with;
2. An electrical permit shall be obtained by a duly licensed electrical contractor for any wiring or lighting to be installed;
3. All plastics used shall display approval by the office of the fire marshal of the state;
4. All cloth used shall be non-combustible or flame-retardant. Flame-retardant materials shall display the name of the treating agency, the date of the flame-retardant application, the type of flame-retardant used, and the flame-retardant certificate;
5. A testing flap shall be provided for the use of the fire department inspector;
6. Two (2) means of egress shall be provided for tents or canopies having an area of 1,000 square feet or more. Such means of egress shall be not less than five (5') feet in width and located not less than one-fifth (1/5) of the perimeter of the structure apart. Each means of egress shall be provided with exit signs as required by this code.
Chapter 13 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 13
PERMANENT OCCUPANCY OF PUBLIC PROPERTY
SECTION R1301
GENERAL
R1301.1 No part of any structure, or any appendage thereto, shall project beyond the property line of the building site, except as specified in this chapter and elsewhere in the Beverly Hills Municipal Code.
R1301.2 Structures or appendages regulated by this code shall be constructed of materials as permitted by this code.
R1301.3 The projection of any structure or appendage shall be the distance measured horizontally from the property line to the outermost point of the projection.
R1301.4. No provision of this chapter shall be construed to permit the violation of other laws and ordinances regulating the use and occupancy of public property.
SECTION R1302
BELOW GRADE
R1302.1 Below Grade. Portions of buildings or structures below grade shall not project beyond the property line of the building site except as otherwise provided in the Beverly Hills municipal code.
SECTION R1303
ABOVE GRADE
R1303.1 Streets and Alleys In Residential Zones. Projections beyond property lines adjacent to streets and alleys in residential zones shall not be permitted.
Chapter 14 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 14
PEDESTRIANS
SECTION R1401
PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
R1401.1 Construction railings shall be painted, and maintained painted, in a neutral color.
R1401.2 Barriers and fences shall be painted, and maintained painted in a neutral color.
R1401.3 The space under the canopy over the walkway and the approaches thereto shall be kept well lighted with artificial lighting continuously between sunset and sunrise. An automatic lighting system shall be used.
Chapter 15 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15
HILLSIDE BUILDING DISTRICT
SECTION R1501
HILLSIDE BUILDING DISTRICT ESTABLISHED
There is hereby established a hillside building district in the area designated in the 'hillside building district map' as set forth in this code. The specific regulations in this chapter shall apply to the hillside building district.
SECTION R1502
GEOLOGICAL AND FOUNDATION INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED
R1502.1 Investigations required. Prior to issuing a building permit for any new building, structure, or addition to an existing building or structure on a site in the hillside building district where slopes exceed three (3) horizontal to one vertical or where unstable geological or soil conditions are known or suspected to exist, a geological and foundation investigation shall be conducted, and a report shall be submitted to the city building official by a geologist and a civil engineer registered in the state; provided, however, the city building official may issue a building permit for an addition to an existing building or structure without a geological and foundation inspection if such addition is located so as not to be affected by slopes exceeding three (3) horizontal to one vertical.
R1502.2 Prerequisites to permit issuance. Where a geological and foundation investigation required by this section indicates the presence of a geological hazard, and evidence indicates mitigating measures can offset or eliminate the hazard, the city building official shall issue a building permit provided all recommended mitigating measures are designed and incorporated into the proposed project and all other requirements of this code and the municipal code are met.
R1502.3 Denial of permits. Where a geological and foundation investigation indicates the presence of a geological hazard, and evidence indicates no mitigating measures can offset or eliminate the hazard, the city building official shall deny the issuance of a building permit for the proposed project.
SECTION R1503
FOUNDATION EMBEDMENT
Where foundations are placed on natural slopes or un-compacted fill, the foundation shall extend through the natural overburdened or un-compacted fill and rest in undisturbed, un-weathered, firm natural base materials. Foundations shall be designed to resist any vertical or lateral movement or overburden or fill.
SECTION R1504
YARD DRAINAGE
Surface runoff flowing or collecting on building pads and yards shall be directed to catch basins and non-erosive devices to reduce the hazard of erosion, subsidence, or slippage of the surrounding property. Such devices shall conduct any surface runoff to a street or alley and shall be designed to accommodate a three (3") inch per hour rainfall.
SECTION R1505
GUTTERS
Eave gutters and downspouts on structures located in the hillside building district shall be provided to collect all roof water and deposit it in non-erosive devices to a street or alley. Gutters, downspouts, and non-erosive devices shall be sized to accommodate a three (3") inch per hour rainfall.
Chapter 16 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 16
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN AREAS
SECTION R1601
SPECIAL REGULATIONS IN VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE
The following special regulations shall be applicable to all building and structures used for human occupancy in the very high fire hazard severity zone as defined in the city's fire code.
R1601.1 All residential construction materials and methods shall meet the requirements of Chapter 7A of the Building Code.
R1601.2 Buildings or structures constructed over slopes shall have all under-floor and deck areas enclosed, and such enclosures shall be of one-hour fire resistive construction.
(Ord. 16-O-2719, eff. 1-20-2017; amd. Ord. 19-O-2793, 11-19-2019; Ord. 22-O-2868, eff. 1-1-2023)