HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #4190 ORDINANCE NO. 4190
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE
17—BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CHAPTERS 17.04, 17.07,
17.40, 17.44 AND 17.48 TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE CURRENT
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24 PARTS 1-12
WITH REGARD TO THE 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, AND 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE; TO ADOPT THE 2019 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION CODE, 2019 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2019 EDITION OF THE
REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE, AND THE 2019 EDITION OF THE
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; CHAPTER 17.46
AMENDING TO REFERENCE THE 2018 UNIFORM SWIMMING
POOL, SPA AND HOTTUB CODE; CHAPTER 17.60 AMENDING TO
REFERENCE THE 2018 UNIFORM SOLAR, ENERGY AND
HYDRONIC AND GEOTHERMAL CODE.
The City Council of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Purpose and Authority. Pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 17922 and
18935, the State of California Building Standards Commission has approved the adoption on new
model codes relating to design and construction for the protection of life and property. The
Building Standards Commission has advised local jurisdictions that the State of California will
adopt the 2019 Edition of the California Building Standards Code.
The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt by reference the 2019 California Code of Regulations
Title 24, Parts 1-12 and certain supplemental regulations, subject to the definitions, clarifications,
and the amendments set forth in this Ordinance.
A copy of all of the referenced codes and standards therefore are on file in the office of the building
official pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 18942(d)(1) and are made available for public
inspection at City Hall within the Department of Community Development, Building Division,
during regular business hours.
SECTION 2: Amendments. Local jurisdictions may amend the California Building Code as
necessary by making findings that differences caused by local topographical, geographical, and
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climatic conditions exist in Huntington Beach. In accordance with California Health & Safety
Code Section 17958.7, any modifications made via local ordinance must contain findings and be
filled, along with the findings thereto, with the Building Standards Commission. The findings are
contained in the"Express Findings" section attached hereto as Exhibit#2 and incorporated herein
by reference. These local changes will be incorporated into Title 17 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code to preserve the health, welfare and safety of residents, businesses and property
within the City.
Amendments to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code are set forth in the Legislative Drafts and
attached as Exhibit#1 and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3: Application. This Code shall provide regulations for all new construction and any
alterations, repairs, relocations, or reconstruction of any building or any portion thereof including
any electrical, mechanical, gas, or plumbing installed on any property or used on or within any
building.
SECTION 4: Conflicts with Other laws, rules, etc. In the event of any conflict between this
Code and any law, rule or regulation of the State of California, that requirement which establishes
the higher standard of safety shall govern. Failure to comply with such standard of safety shall be
a violation of this Code.
SECTION 5: Validity. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
Ordinance is for any reason held out to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court
of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby declares that it would
have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion
thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsection, sentence clause, phrases
or portions be declared valid or unconstitutionally.
SECTION 6: Reference to Prior Code. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in
City forms,documents and regulations to the chapters and sections of the former Huntington Beach
Building Code,2016, shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained within
the Huntington Beach Building Code, 2019.
SECTION 7: Filing. A copy of this Ordinance shall be filed with the California Building
Standards Commission, which includes the City's "Express Findings" supporting the City's
amendments to the Codes specified.
SECTION 8: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
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Ordinance No. 4190
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of Huntington Beach at regular meeting
thereof held on the 18th day of November , 2019.
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk City Attorney
VIEW D A OV INITIATED AND APPROVED:
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City Manager Director of Community Development
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EXHIBIT #1: LEGISLATIVE DRAFTS
EXHIBITS
SECTION 1 Adoption of CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION CODE
Chapter 17.02
SECTION 2 Amendments to BUILDING CODE
Chapter 17.04
SECTION 3 Amendments to RESIDENTIAL CODE
Chapter 17.07
SECTION 4 Amendments to MECHANICAL CODE
Chapter 17.40
SECTION 5 Amendments to PLUMBING CODE
Chapter 17.44
SECTION 6 Amendments to SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE
Chapter 17.46
SECTION 7 Amendments to ELECTRICAL CODE
Chapter 17.48
SECTION 8 Adoption of ENERGY CODE
Chapter 17.49
SECTION 9 Adoption of HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
Chapter 17.50
SECTION 10 Adoption of EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Chapter 17.51
SECTION 11 Adoption of GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Chapter 17.52
SECTION 12 Adoption of REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE
Chapter 17.53
SECTION 13 Amendments to UNIFORM SOLAR, HYDRONICS AND
Chapter 17.60 GEOTHERMAL CODE
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SECTION 1
Chapter 17.02 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION CODE
Sections:
17.02.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Administration Code
17.02.010 Adoption
The 2019 California Administrative Code(codified in Part 1 of Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations), as published by the International Code Council and the California Building
Standards Commission, is herebv adopted by reference subject to the amendments deletions or
additions set forth in this chapter and incorporated in the Huntington Beach Building and
Construction Code.
Such code, and amendments thereto are hereby adopted and incorporated pursuant to California
Government Code Section 50022.2 et sea and Health and Safety Code Section 18941 5 as fully
as though set forth at length herein for the purpose of regulating and administering the erection
construction, enlargement alteration repair moving removal conversion demolition
occupancy, equipment use height area, and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City of
Huntington Beach and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith From
the date on which this chapter takes effect the provisions of such code together with amendments
thereto shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach
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SECTION 2
Chapter 17.04 BUILDING CODE
Sections:
17.04.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Building Code
17.04.020 Section [A] 101.1 -amended
17.04.030 Section [A] 103.1 -amended
17.04.040 Section [A] 104.1 -amended
17.04.050 Section [A] 105.2-amended
17.04.060 Section [A] 105.3.2-amended
17.04.070 Section [A] 105.5 -amended
17.04.080 Subsection [A] 107.2.1.1 -added
17.04.090 Subsection [A] 107.2.1.2-added
17.04.100 Section [A] 107.2.9-added
17.04.110 Section [A] 109-amended
17.04.120 Section [A] 113.1 -amended
17.04.130 Section 901.1 -amended
17.04.140 Table 1505.1 -amended
17.04.150 Subsection 1505.1.3 -amended
17.04.160 Chapter 36 Building Security-added
17.04.170 Chapter 55 Methane District Regulations - added
17.04.02010 Adoption
Cali "e City Geuiieil by refer-enee that Certain eede kneWn 2016-
and 1b _)Se pe ions as are hereafter- modified or-
amen44:
The 2019 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2 and the whole thereof, including ADDendix
I entitled"Patio Covers" and all national codes and standards referenced therein codified in Part
2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations),as published b the International Code Council
and the California Buildino, Standards Commission is hereby ado ted b reference sub'ect to the
amendments deletions or additions set forth in this cha ter and incorporated in the Huntington
Beach Building and Construction Code
Such code, and amendments thereto, are hereby adopted and incorporated, pursuant to California
Government Code Section 50022.2 et seq., and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5, as fully
as though set forth at length herein, for the purpose of regulating and administering the erection,
construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition,
occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City of
Huntington Beach, and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. From
the date on which this chapter takes effect the provisions of such code, together with amendments
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thereto shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach. (2747-
2/85, 2976-12/88, 3022-12/89, 3147-7/92, 3305-12/95, 3422-7/99, 3573-10/02, 3789-1/08, 3892-
12/10, 3993-11/13, 4106-12/16. xxxx-12/19)
17.04.04020 CBC Section [A] 101.1 -Amended
CBC Chapter 1, Section LA] 10 1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
lAl 101.1 Title. T4i&ehate These Regulations shall be known as the Huntington Beaeh
Building Code of Huntington Beach, may be cited as such, and will be hereinafter referred
to herein as de"this code." (2747-2/85, 3422-7/99)
17-.04.031 C9C- Chanter- 1, pion n c
The pr-ovisions of this-Code shall apply to the eanstfuetien, al, r-gement,
buildings of strdetur-es.
Exeeptien 11�111!d two famt.51: 4ing and- multiple single fiH:nily dwellings
(townhouses) not mor-e thafl4hfeeee-steries above gr-a le plan in height vAth
1 /08 3892 1240)
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17.04.030 CBC Chapter 1, Section [A] 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency Amended
CBC Chapter 1 Section [A] 103.1 Creation of enforcement agencv is hereby amended to read as
follows.
[A] 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. Department of Community Development
Building Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the
building official.
17.04.040 CBC Chanter 1, Subsection [Al 104 10 1 Flood hazard areas Amended
CBC Chapter 1 Section (A] 104 10.1 Flood hazard areas is hereby amended to read as follows
104.10.1 Flood hazard areas. The Buildiniz Official shall not rant modifications to an
provision required in flood hazard areas unless a determination has been made in
accordance with the Flood lain Overlay District portion of the Huntington Beach Zonin
Code Chapter 222
17.04.03250 CBC Chanter 1, Section A] 105.2 Work Exempt From Permit—Amended:
Section l� 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit is amended to read in its entirely as follows:
IAI 105.2 Work exempt from Permit Exemptions from permit requirements of this Code
shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in
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violation of the provisions of this Code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
l. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,playhouses,
pagodas, gazebos and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120
square feet. Such structures shall comply with setback and height requirements of
the Zoning Subdivision Ordinance and the Fire Code.
2. Masonry or Concrete Ffences not over 42 inches high in height above lowest
adjacent grade eF and all other fences ar-ehiteetu. '�rze*ur-es not exceeding si*6 feet
in height above the lowest adjacent grade and not within required zoning setbacks
or subject to review by the Fire Department.
Exception: Walls and fences less than 6 feet in height that are required as a
condition of project approval subject to review by the Fire Departmentguard
system or pool barrier system are required to have permits
3. Oil derricks and tanks.
4. Retaining walls whieh do not suppoft that are not over two _feet of ea in height
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a
surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000
gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.
6. Sidewalks,platforms,decks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent
grade,and not over any basement or story below and not part of an accessible route.
7. Painting,papering,tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
8. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less
than 18 inches deep are not greater than 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely
above ground.
9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not
including service systems.
11. Swings, other playground equipment and similar type recreational structures
accessory to detached one-and two-family dwellings.
12. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies supported by an exterior wall
that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require
additional support in .
13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over€rve
feet nine inches in height.
14. Flag poles, light poles and TV dishes in connection with a Group R, Division 3
occupancy and not exceeding 15 feet in height.
15. Re-roofing an area smaller than 100 square feet while satisfying all applicable
application requirements.
16. Replacement doors and windows when the waterproofing membrane is not altered
and emergency egress dimensions are equal to or better than the original permitted
layout.
17. New roof penetrations less than 14" by 14" when no framing modifications or
additions are required.
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Unless otherwise provided by this Code, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical
permits will be required for the above-exempted items.
Any of the above items that are located in a Floodplain Overlay District Environmentally
Sensitive Area or subject to a discretionary Planning Division approvel or as otherwise
required by the Planning Division or.any other authority/agency is not exempt from
permits.
Electrical:
1. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps
or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved
permanently installed receptacles.
2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this Code shall not
apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do
apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers
and antennas.
3. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of
any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment
or apparatus.
4. Temporary decorative lighting.
5. Replacement of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlets therefor.
6. Replacement of general use snap switches.
7. Repair or replacement of any overcurrent device of the required capacity in the
same location.
8. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity
for signs or gas tube systems.
9. The wiring for temporary theater, motion picture or television stage sets.
10. Electrical wiring,devices,appliances,apparatus or equipment operating at less than
25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.
11. Low-energy power, control and signal circuits of Classes II and III as defined in
the electrical code.
12. Non-vehicle-mounted portable generators.
13. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make
such equipment unsafe.
Gas:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make
such equipment unsafe.
3. Portable cooking or clothes drying appliance.
4. Portable fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are
not interconnected to a power grid.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliances.
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2. Portable ventilation equipment or appliances.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment
regulated by this Code.
5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of
refrigerant and actuated by motors of one horsepower (746 W) or less.
8. Portable fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are
not interconnected to a power grid.
Plumbing:
1. The stopping of leaks in drains,water, soil, waste, or vent pipe,provided, however,
that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes
defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with the new
material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained
and inspection made as provided in this Code.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and
the removal and reinstallation of water closets,provided such repairs do not involve
or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures.
3. Repair or replacement of any plumbing fixture or appliance of the same type and
size and in the same location. Exception: electric and fuel gas water heaters.
4. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe. (3789-
1/08, 3892-12/10)
17.04.033,- i CBC Chanter 1, Division II, Section [A] 105 3 2 Time Limitation of
Application Amended
CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.3.2 Time Limitation of Application is amended in its
entirely as follows:
[Al 105.3.2 Time limitation of application Applications for which no permit is issued within
180 days following the date of application shall expire automatically, and plans and other data
submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building
official. The building official may extend the time for action by the applicant in increments of
180 days subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall submit an application every 180 days, accompanied by a plan
review extension fee, established by resolution of the City Council.
2. Any plans that remain in plan review over 360 days shall meet all construction
standards that are adopted at the time the permit is issued.
3. Plans may not remain in plan review more than 720 days except under extreme
situations as approved by the building official. (3789-1/08, 3892-12/10)
17.04.03470 CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 105 5 Expiration Amended
CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.5 Expiration is amended in its entirely as follows:
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W 105.5 Expiration Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the
site authorized by such permit is commenced within 4S may, 12 months after its issuance,
or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period
of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. Work shall be considered suspended or
abandoned if substantial approval of one of the required progress inspections is not
accomplished every 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall
be first obtained, and the fee there thereof shall be one-half the amount required for a
new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the
original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension
or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after one
year, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee. The building official is authorized to
grant, in writing one or more extensions of time for periods not more than 180 days each
The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated
days upon *Fit4en applieation by the Pe— -h
Atee. Peffflits shall not be extended me-F.- 4
1/08, 3892-12/10) . (3789-
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.
17.04.080 CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section fAl 107 Submittal Documents Added
CBC Chapter 1 Division II, Section [A] 107 Submittal Documents A new Subsection [A]
107.2.1.1 is added to read in its entirely as follows
Ll 107.2.1.1 Building Security. The construction drawings shall show conformance with
the Building Security provisions in Building Code Chapter 23 as amended in 17.04.160.
17.04.090 CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 107 Submittal Documents Added
CBC Chapter 1 Division II, Section [A] 107 Submittal Documents A new Subsection [A]
107.2.1.2 is added to read in its entirely as follows:
[A] 107.2.1.2 Methane Overlay District New building construction in the defined
methane overlay districts shall comply with the Building Code Chapter 55 as amended in
17.04.170 and with the Huntington Beach Fire Code
17.04.100 CBC Chapter 1 Division II, Section fAl 107 Submittal Documents Added
CBC Chapter 1 Division 11, Section [A] 107 Submittal Documents A new Subsection [A]
107.2.9 is added to read in its entirely as follows:
[A] 107.2.9 Soils report A Soil report shall be submitted with all permit applications for
new construction and additions. Soil Reports shall be 2repared by a professional engineer
licensed by the State to prepare such reports The Building Official may waive this
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requirement if he/she finds that the scope of work applied for does not necessitate a soil
report.
17.04.935110 CBC Chanter L Division II, Section [A] 109 Fees Amended
CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 109 Fees amended in its entirely as follows:
*-_ 109.1 Payment of fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law
have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if
any, has been paid. The building official may allow temporary exceptions.
*-k' ,R 109.1.1 Plan review fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted a
plan review fee shall be paid. This fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for plan review. Said plan review fees shall be as established by resolution
of the City Council.
§ 109.1.2 Permit fees. The fee shall be paid at permit issuance. The standard for
determination of value or valuation of the project shall be made by the building official and
as established by resolution of the City Council.
*-f AJ 109.1.3 Miscellaneous service fees. Whenever an application is made for all other
services, a fee for the service in an amount established by resolution of the City Council
shall be paid to the City.
�- 109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas,mechanical,
and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid
as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by resolution of the City
Council.
*-LA1 109.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an
estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of
work,including materials and labor,for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical,
gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the
building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be
denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the
building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official and as
established by resolution of the City Council.
§-LA,j 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences
any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before
obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an investigation fee established by
resolution by the City Council that shall be in addition to the required permit fees.
§-.Le�,J 109.5 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal
or demolition for work done in connection to or concurrently with the work authorized by
a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment
of other fees that are prescribed by law.
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§-_ ._ 109.6 Refunds. The building official may authorize the refund of any fee paid
hereunder for work that was not performed or for fees that were collected erroneously as
established by resolution of the City Council. (3789-1/08, 3892- 12/10)
. ,
No building or- str-uetuire shall be used er eecupied, aef slha.. --fl.ge in the existin
of the provisions of this r` f t er-dinaneesof the�a�
€meeption.-Gr-eup Divisieii 2, 3-and U eeeupaneies.(3'89 1/08, 3892 12/10, 4106
-124 6)
17.04.120 CBC Chanter 1, Division II, Section [A] 1131 Board of Appeals aeneral—
Amended:
CBC Chapter 1,Division II, Section[A] 113.1 is hereby amended to read in its entirely as follows:
[A] 113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of the orders decisions or
determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation
of this code, there shall be and herebv created a board of appeals The board of appeals
shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure The board shall
adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official Depending
on the subject of the appeal specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of
providing input to the appeals board
17.04.130 CBC Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems, Section 901.1 Scope—Amended
CBC Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems, Section 901.1 Scope amended to read as follows:
Section 901.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection
systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation and operation of fire
protection systems. For amended sprinkler requirement, see Huntington Beach Municipal
Code, Chapter 17.56 of this Code. (2747-2/85, 3022-12/89, 3305-12/95, 3422-7/99, 3789-
1/08, 3892-12/10)
17.04.140 CBC Chapter 15, Table 15051—Amended:
CBC Chapter 15, Table 1505.1 in Subsection 1505.1 of Section 1505 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
TABLE 1505.18
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION
FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
IA IB IIA I IIB I IIIA I IIIB IV VA VB
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B B
For SI: 1 foot= 304.8 mm, 1 square foot=0.0929 m2.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.
17.04.150 CBC Chanter 15 Subsection 150513 Amended
Subsection 1505.1.3 is amended by the deletion of the entire section and the addition of a new
section thereto, to read as follows.•
1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas The entire roof covering of every
existing structure where more than 50 nerrent of the total roof area is replaced within an
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.
17-01-060 C-RC- Seeti 1910 Minimum Slab Provisions and 1910A GelleFal Amended
},mod of the Slab fnr the f ti Of F274?-1i 191Z 1976 12,188, 3305
' 3789 >
17.04.889 6oC Chanter 36 Building Security—Added a New Chapter
The Building Code is hereby amended by adding thereto new Chapter 36 entitled "Building
Security,"to read as follows:
§ 3601. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards of
construction for protection against unlawful entry.
§ 3602. Alternative security provisions. When approved by the building official, site
security systems may be provided in lieu of the specific security provisions of Section
3608, "Garages—Multiple dwellings."
§ 3603. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms used herein are defined
as follows:
"Cylinder guard" means a hardened ring surrounding the exposed portion of the
lock cylinder or other device which is so fastened as to protect the cylinder from
wrenching, prying, cutting or pulling by attack tools.
"Deadlocking latch" means a latch in which the latch bolt is positively held in the
projected position by a guard bolt,plunger or auxiliary mechanism.
"Dead bolt" means a bolt which has no automatic spring action and which is
operated by a key cylinder,thumb turn, or level, and is positively held fast when in
the projected position.
"Latch" means a device for automatically holding a door shut after being closed.
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"Light" means any glazed opening whether glazed with glass, plastic, metal, wood
or composition sheets or panels, or similar materials, and shall include windows,
skylights, view ports or view panels and similar openings.
§ 3604. Entry vision. All main or front entry doors to R occupancies shall be arranged so
that the occupant has a view of the area immediately outside without opening the door.
Such view may be provided by a door viewer or view port or by window or other opening
located and constructed as required by this chapter. Such area shall be provided with a
light.
§ 3605. Doors.
A. General. A door forming a part of the enclosure of a dwelling unit or of an area of
a building occupied by one tenant shall be constructed, installed, and secured as set
forth in this section.
B. Swinging doors.
l. Swinging wooden doors which can be opened from the inside without using a
key shall be of solid core construction. Lights in doors shall be as set forth in
this chapter.
2. A single swinging door, the active leaf of a pair of doors, and the bottom leaf
of Dutch doors shall be equipped with a dead bolt and deadlocking latch. The
dead bolt and latch may be activated by one lock or by individual locks. Dead
bolts shall contain hardened inserts, or equivalent,designed to repel cutting tool
attack. The lock or locks shall be key operated from the exterior side of the door
and engaged or disengaged from the interior side of the door by a device which
requires no key, special knowledge or effort.
3. A straight dead bolt shall have a minimum throw of one inch and the
embedment shall be not less than five-eighths inch into the holding device
receiving the projected bolt. All dead bolts of locks which automatically
activate two or more dead bolts shall embed at least one-half inch but need not
exceed three-fourths inch into the holding devices receiving the projected bolts.
4. A deadlocking latch shall be provided with a bolt projecting not less than five-
eighths inches from the edge of the door in which it is installed.
5. The inactive leaf of a pair of doors and the upper leaf of Dutch doors shall be
equipped with a dead bolt or dead bolts as set forth in subsection (B)(2) above.
EXCEPTIONS:
a. The bolt or bolts need not be key operated but shall not be otherwise
activated, from the exterior side of the door.
b. The bolt or bolts may be engaged or disengaged automatically with the dead
bolt or by another device on the active leaf or lower leaf.
c. Manually-operated hardened bolts at the top and bottom of the leaf and
which embed a minimum of one-half inch into the device receiving the
projected bolt may be used when not prohibited by the Building Code or
other laws and regulations.
6. Doorstops on wooden jambs for in-swinging doors shall be of one piece
construction with the jamb or joined by a rabbet.
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7. Nonremovable pins shall be used in pin-type hinges which are accessible from
the outside when the door is closed.
8. Cylinder guards shall be installed on all mortise or rim-type cylinder locks
installed in doors whenever the cylinder projects beyond the face of the door or
when otherwise accessible to gripping tools.
9. Unframed glass doors shall be of fully tempered glass not less than one-half
inch thick.
10. Narrow-framed glass doors shall be of fully tempered glass not less than one-
quarter inch thick.
C. Sliding glass doors. Sliding glass doors shall be equipped with locking devices.
Cylinder guards shall be installed on all mortise or rim-type cylinder locks installed
in doors whenever the cylinder projects beyond the face of the door or is otherwise
accessible to gripping tools.
§3606. Windows,or other openings.
A. General. Windows, or other similar openings shall be constructed, installed and
secured as set forth in this section.
B. Materials. Only fully-tempered glass or approved metal bars, screens, or grills
shall be used for any opening in which glass is utilized which is located within 40
inches of the locking device on a door.
C. Locking devices. All windows or other openings which are designed to be opened
shall be provided with locking devices.
§ 3608. Garages—Multiple dwellings. Whenever a development includes three or more
dwelling units, all covered parking required by other provisions of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code shall be provided by fully-enclosed garages. Garage space for each tenant
shall be separated by partitions of three-eighths-inch plywood or any approved equivalent
with studs set not more than 24 inches apart on one side. Doors and windows in such
garages shall be constructed,equipped and secured as required by this chapter. (2747-2/85,
2787-9/85, 2976-12/88, 3022-12/89, 3305- 12/95, 3422-7/99, 3573-10/02)
17.04-085170 Chanter 55 Methane District Regulations Added a new Chanter
The Building Code is hereby amended by adding thereto new Chapter 55 entitled "Methane
District Regulations"to read as follows:
§ 5501. Purpose. This Division sets forth the minimum requirements of the City of
Huntington Beach for new building construction in the defined methane overlay districts.
It is also the purpose of this chapter to reduce the hazards presented from accumulations of
methane gas by requiring the appropriate testing and mitigation measures for all new
buildings in the methane overlay districts.
§ 5502. Definitions. For the purposes of this division, the following definitions shall also
be applied.
A. Flammable Gas shall mean any gaseous substance capable of sustaining
combustion or explosion.
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B. Gas Detection System shall mean one or more electrical devices capable of
continuous monitoring for the presence of flammable gasses and containing an
audible alarm capable of alerting occupants that a hazardous atmosphere exists. A
part of the system shall be subject to building the system and all devices which are
department and Fire Department approved.
C. Methane Gas shall mean the hydrocarbon substance commonly known as"natural
gas," chemical formula CH4. For the purposes of definition in this chapter, natural
gas from the distribution system of a utility company is exempted and excluded
from the scope of the application of the provisions of this chapter.
D. Methane Gas Overlay District shall mean those districts within the City of
Huntington Beach as defined in Section 5503.
E. Qualified Engineer shall mean a civil engineer currently registered in the State of
California and possessing experience in the design of subsurface gas control
systems.
F. Vent System shall mean a system or device which gathers or collects flammable
gasses and releases these gasses in a specified manner and location.
§ 5503. Overlay Districts. Boundaries of the districts set forth herein are measured from
centerline to centerline of indicated streets unless otherwise described, and are graphically
depicted by the copy of the map designated "Methane Overlay Districts," which is on file
with the Fire Department.
The Methane District boundaries are as follows. Note that the directions of north, south,
east, west, and similar directions are general in nature only.
District One: Saybrook Lane south from Edinger Avenue to Davenport Drive to
Algonquin Street, south on Algonquin Street to Warner Avenue, east on Warner Avenue
to Bolsa Chica Street, north on Bolsa Chica Street to Edinger Avenue, west on Edinger
Avenue to Saybrook Lane.
District Two: All land on both sides of Pacific Coast Highway northwest from the City
Boundary at the Santa Ana River to the City Boundary at the Bolsa Chica Bluffs, then
following the City Boundary northeast to Edwards Street, Edwards Street north to Slater
Avenue, Slater Avenue east to Gothard Street, Gothard Street south to Ellis Avenue, Ellis
Avenue east to Newland Street, Newland Street south to Adams Avenue, Adams Avenue
east to the City Boundary at the Santa Ana River, City Boundary south along the Santa
Ana River to Pacific Coast Highway.
§ 5504. Plan Required. All proposed subdivisions, divisions of land, developments of
property, and new buildings within the methane overlay districts shall be reviewed by the
Fire Department. The Fire Chief may require a plan for the testing of site soils for the
presence of methane gas. Such plan shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Department,
and may include,but shall not be limited to,hammer probes,pneumatically driven probes,
and core hole samples with monitoring for the presence of methane gas. The Fire Chief
may require other actions as deemed necessary to ensure the safety of the development or
building site.
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§ 5505. Testing Required. Testing for the presence of methane gas shall be required to be
carried out in accordance with the approved plan. Results of such testing shall be submitted
to the Fire Department for review and analysis.
§ 5506. Mitigation Required. Anomalously high levels of methane gas in the near surface
or subsurface soil layers may require mitigation before any grading, development, or
building construction is allowed to take place. Such mitigation may include, but is not
limited to, the venting of abandoned oil wells, underground gathering and collection
systems for gasses, vent systems, and flared vent systems. Other systems, devices, or
components may be required as deemed necessary by the Fire Chief in order to ensure the
safety of the development and buildings.
If the mitigation measure does not reduce the soil concentrations of methane to an
acceptable level, or if other contaminants are present in the methane at a level which poses
a threat to health and safety, further development may be halted until such time as the site
is rendered safe from these hazards.
§ 5507. Isolation Barriers Required. New buildings which fall under the provisions and
requirements of this article may require the installation of a continuous, flexible,
permanent, and non-permeable barrier, and shall be a type approved by the Fire
Department.
§ 5508. Access. All methane gas mitigation systems required by this article shall be made
accessible to City personnel for the purposes of monitoring, maintenance, and evaluation
for effectiveness.
§ 5509. Areas Outside of Established Methane Overlay District Boundaries. Upon the
determination of the Fire Department that hazard may exist from methane intrusion at a
geographical location or area outside the boundaries established in Section 5503 above,the
Fire Department may enforce any or all of the provisions of this article as deemed necessy
by the Fire Chief to preclude potential hazards from fire or explosion from methane gas ar
accumulations.
§ 5510. Additional Remedial Measures. If the concentration of flammable gas in any
building in the City reaches or exceeds 25% of the minimum concentration which form an
ignitable mixture with air at ambient temperature and pressure, the owner of such building
shall hire a qualified engineer to investigate, recommend, and implement mitigating
measures. Such measures shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Department. (3004-
8/89, 3022-12/89, 3422-7/99)
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SECTION 3
Chapter 17.07 RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
17.07.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Residential Code
17.07.020 Section R101.1 —amended
17.07.030 Section R103.1 —amended
17.07.040 Section R105.2—amended
17.07.050 Section RI05.3.1.1 —deleted
17.07.060 Section R105.3.2—amended
17.07.070 Section R105.5 -amended
17.07.080 Section R106.1.6—added
17.07.090 Section R106.1.7—added
17.07.100 Section R106.1.8—added
17.07.110 Section R108—amended
17.07.120 Section R112.1 —amended
17.07.130 Section R301.1.3.2—amended
17.07.140 Table R301.2(l)—amended
17.07.150 Footnote g to Table R301.2(1)—amended
17.07.160 Section R313.1 —amended
17.07.170 Section R313.2—amended
17.07.180 Section R322—amended
17.07.190 Section 902—deleted and replaced
17.07.200 Chapter 36 Building Security—added
17.07.210 Chapter 55 Methane District Regulations—added
17.07.02M Adoption
m„a;f a P r-anjeade ,
The 2019 California Residential Code and whole thereof including ARpendix H entitled "Patio
Covers" Appendix V.entitled"Swimmin g Pool Safet v Act" and all national codes and standards
referenced therein (codified in Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Resulations), as
published by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission
is hereby adopted by reference, subiect to the amendments deletions or additions set forth in this
chapter and incorporated in the Huntington Beach BLuldmg and Construction Code
Such code, and amendments thereto, are hereby adopted and incorporated, pursuant to California
Government Code Section 50022.2 et seq.,and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5,as though
fully set forth at length herein, for the purpose of regulating and administering the erection,
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construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition,
occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of residential one- and two-family
dwellings or structures in the City of Huntington Beach, and repealing all ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith. From the date on which this chapter takes effect the provisions of
such code,together with amendments thereto shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the
City of Huntington Beach. (3894-12/10, 3995-12/13, 4108-12/16, xxxx-12/19)
17.07.01420 CRC Section R101.1 -Amended
CRC Chapter 1, Section R101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. Tbis These provisions shall be known as the "
Resideafia�-ede;" Residential Code for One-and Two-&mily Dwellin s of Huntington
Beach, may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this Code." (3894-12/10)
17.07.03530 CRC Chapter 1.Division II Section R103.1 Enforcement A enc —Amended
CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R103.1 Enforcement Agency is hereby amended to read as
follows:
R103.1 Enforcement Agency. The Department of Community Development Building
Division is ___ __. eing -^-> -*�--- -- is hereby created and the official in
charge thereof shall be known as the building official. (3894-12/10, 4108-12/16)
17.07.040 CRC Chanter 1 Division II Section R105.2 Work Exempt From Permit—
AmendedCRC Chapter 1,Division II,Section R105.2 Work Exempt From Permit is hereby amended to read
as follows:
R105.2 Work exempt from Permit Exemptions from permit requirements of this Code
shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in
violation of the provisions of this Code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
I. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,playhouses,
pagodas, gazebos and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120
square feet. Such structures shall comply with setback and height requirements of
the Zoning Subdivision Ordinance and the Fire Code
2. Masonry or Concrete Ffences not over 42 inches high adjacent grade ef and all other fences in height above lowest
not exceeding si*6 feet
in height above the lowest adjacent grade and not within required zoning setbacks
or subject to review by the Fire Department.
Exception: Walls and fences less than 6 feet in height that are required as a
condition of project approval subject to review by the Fire Departmentguard
system or pool barrier system are required to have permits
3. Oil derricks and tanks.
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4. Retaining walls wMeh do flOt.
suPPOFt that are not over twe 4 feet e€-eartl}in height
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a
surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000
gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.
6. Sidewalks,platforms,decks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent
grade,and not over any basement or story below and not part of an accessible route.
7. Painting,papering, filing, carpeting,cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
8. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R 3 occupancy that are less
than 18 niches deep are not greater than 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely
above around.
9. Temporary motion picture,television and theater stage sets and scenery.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not
including service systems.
11. Swings, other playground equipment and similar type recreational structures
accessory to detached one-and two-family dwellings.
12. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies supported by an exterior wall
that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require
additional support
13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over free
5 feet eine 9 inches in height.
14. Flag poles, light poles and TV dishes in connection with a Group R, Division 3
occupancy and not exceeding 15 feet in height.
15. Re-roofing an area smaller than 100 square feet while satisfying all applicable
application requirements.
16. Replacement doors and windows when the waterproofing membrane is not altered
and emergency egress dimensions are equal to or better than the original permitted
layout.
17. New roof penetrations less than 14" by 14" when no framing modifications or
additions are required.
Unless provided by this Code, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will
be required for the above-exempted items.
Anyof the above items that are located in a Flood lain Overla District Environmentall
Sensitive Area or subiect to a discretionary Planning Division approvel or as otherwise
required by the Planning Division or any other authority/igencv is not exempt from
ermrts.
Electrical:
1. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps
or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved
permanently installed receptacles.
2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this Code shall not
apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do
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apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers
and antennas.
3. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of
any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment
or apparatus.
4. Temporary decorative lighting.
5. Replacement of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlets therefor.
6. Replacement of general use snap switches.
7. Repair or replacement of any overcurrent device of the required capacity in the
same location.
8. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity
for signs or gas tube systems.
9. The wiring for temporary theater,motion picture or television stage sets.
10. Electrical wiring,devices,appliances,apparatus or equipment operating at less than
25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.
11. Low-energy power, control and signal circuits of Classes II and III as defined in
the electrical code.
12.Non-vehicle-mounted portable generators.
13. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make
such equipment unsafe.
Gas:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make
such equipment unsafe.
3. Portable cooking or clothes drying appliance.
4. Portable fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are
not interconnected to a power grid.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliances.
2. Portable ventilation equipment or appliances.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment
regulated by this Code.
5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of
refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower(746 W) or less.
8. Portable fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are
not interconnected to a power grid.
Plumbing:
1. The stopping of leaks in drains,water, soil,waste, or vent pipe,provided,however,
that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes
defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with the new
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material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained
and inspection made as provided in this Code.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and
the removal and reinstallation of water closets,provided such repairs do not involve
or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves,pipes, or fixtures.
3. Repair or replacement of any plumbing fixture or appliance of the same type and
size and in the same location. Exception: electric and fuel gas water heaters.
4. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe. (3894-
12/10)
17.07.04550 CRC Chapter 1,Division II, Section R105 31 1 Deleted
CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R 005.3.1.1, Determination of substantially improved
or substantially damaged existing buildings in flood hazard areas,is hereby deleted. (3894-
12/10)
17.07.05060 CRC Chapter 1,Division II, Section R105 3 2 Time Limitation of ADplication—
Amended
CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R105.3.2 Time Limitation of Application is amended
to read as follows:
R105.3.2 Time limitation of application Applications for which no permit is issued
within 180 days following the date of application shall expire automatically, and plans and
other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by
the building official. The building official may extend the time for action by the applicant
in increments of 180 days subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall submit an application every 180 days, accompanied by a plan
review extension fee, established by resolution of the City Council.
2. Any plans that remain in plan review over 360 days shall meet all construction
standards that are adopted at the time the permit is issued.
3. Plans may not remain in plan review more than 720 days except under extreme
situations as approved by the building official. (3894-12/10)
17.07.05570 CRC Chapter 1, Division II. Section R105.5 Expiration Amended
CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R105.5 Expiration is amended to read as follows:
R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work^��e—,4e
authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days 12 months after its issuance;-er
if the work =hefized en the site b� sueh pefmh is stispended ef abandoned for- a Pen
of or after commencement of work if more than 180 daysafter- the +� �
een%mexeed pass between inspections. Work shall be considered suspended or abandoned
if substantial approval of one of the required progress inspections is not accomplished
every 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first
obtained, and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for
such work,provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and
specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment
has not exceeded one year.In order to renew action on a permit after one year,the permittee
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shall pay a new full permit fee. The building official is authorized to grant in writin one
or more extensions of time for periods not more than 180 da s each. The extension shall
be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated
Irf
I-Tied "at exeeeding-190
12/10) (3894-
Time limitation for pqmit ex iration as the result of code enforce ment shall be as ver
notice o-viol tion or as otherwise determined by-the Buildin Official.
17.07.080 CRC Chanter 1, Division II, Section R106 Construction Documents Added
CRC Chanter 1 Division II, Section R106 Construction Documents a new Subsection R106 1 6 is
added to readmits entirely as follows•
R106.1.6 Building Security. The construction drawings shall show conformance with the
Building Security provisions in Building Code Chapter 36 as amended in 12.04.080.
_17.07.090 CRC Chanter 1,Division II, Section R106 Construction Documents Added
CRC Chapter 1,Division II, Section R106 Construction Documents a new Subsection R106 1 7 is
added to read in its entirely as follows
R106.1.7 Methane Overlay District. New building construction in the defined methane
overlay districts shall comply with the Building Code Chapter 55 as amended in 17 04 085
and with the Huntington Beach Fire Code
17.07.100 CRC Chanter 1,Division Il, Section R106 Construction Documents Added
CRC Chapter 1 Division II, Section R106 Construction Documents a new Subsection R106 1 8 is
added to read in its entirely as follows:
R106.1.8 Soils report A Soil report shall be submitted with all permit applications for
new construction and additions. Soil Reports shall be prepared b a rofessional en ineer
licensed by the State to preVare such re orts. The Building Official may waive this
requirement if he/she finds that the scope of work applied for does not necessitate a soil
report.
17.07.075110 CRC Chanter 1,Division 11, Section R108 Fees Amended
Chapter 1, Division II Section 108 is hereby amended to read in its entirely as
# R108.1 Payment of fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law
have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if
any, has been paid. The building official may allow temporary exceptions.
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R108.1.1 Plan review fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted, a plan
review fee shall be paid. This fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for plan review. Said plan review fees shall be established by resolution of
the City Council.
* R108.1.2 Permit fees. The fee shall be paid at permit issuance. The standard for
determination of value or valuation of the project shall be made by the building official and
as established by resolution of the City Council.
* R108.1.3 Miscellaneous service fees. Whenever an application is made for all other
services, a fee for the service in an amount established by resolution of the City Council
shall be paid to the City.
* R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical,
and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid
as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by resolution of the City
Council.
* R108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an
estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of
work,including materials and labor,for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical,
gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the
building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be
denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the
building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official and
established by resolution of the City Council.
* R108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any
work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before
obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an investigation fee established by
resolution by the City Council that shall be in addition to the required permit fees.
#R108.5 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration,removal or
demolition for work done in connection to or concurrently with the work authorized by a
building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of
other fees that are prescribed by law.
* R108.6 Refunds. The building official may authorize the refund of any fee paid
hereunder for work that was not performed or for fees that were collected erroneously as
established by resolution of the City Council. (3894-12/10)
17.07.120 CRC Chanter 1. Section R112 1 Board of Appeals General Amended
CRC Chapter 1, Section R112.1 is hereby amended to read in its entirely as follows:
R112.1 General. In order to hear and decide gpl2eals of the orders decisions or
determinations made by the-building official relative to the application and interpretation
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of this code there shall be and hereby created a board of appeals. The board of a eals
shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure The board shall
adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate CODV to the building official.Depending
on the subiect of the appeal specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of
providing input to the appeals board
17.07.065130 CRC Chapter 3, Section R301.1.3.2 Engineered Design Amended
CRC Subsection R301.1.3.2 is hereby amended to read in its entirely as follows:
ffi0fe than twe stor-ies and basement in height located in Sei i
stablishing �hese provisions is
R301.1.3.2. Woodframe structures greater than two stories 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 e13e ;, stery
stories in height or with basement loeated in Se 0, r„
Notwithstanding other sections of law, the law establishin these provisions is found in
Business and professions Code Section 5537 and 6737.1. (3894-12/10)
17.07.0-7W40 CRC Chapter 3, Table R3012(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Amended
TABLE R301.2(1)
WIND DESIGN SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
GROUND SEISMIC FROST WINTER ICE BARRIER FLOOD AIR MEAN
SNOW d TOPOGRAPHIC DESIGN HAZARDS ANNUAL
SPEED L�Ig DESIGN UNDERLAYMENT FREEZING
LOAD" (mph) EFFECTS k CATEGORY f WEATHERING a DEPTH ERMITE` TEMP e REQUIRED h B INDEX i TEMP J
b
Zero 8-5-t(U No DZ or E Negligible 12-24" Very Heavy 43 No See
0 60
Footnote g
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA"
Altitude
Elevation Latitude Winter Heating Summer Correction Indoor Design Design Heating
Cooling Temperature Temperature Temperature
40 Factor CoolingDifference
Cooling
34 41 80 I.Ou 70 75
Temperature Wind Velocity Wind Velocity Coincident Wet Winter Summer
Difference Heating Cooling Bulb Daily Range
7 Humidity Humidity
68 14 5 1 75
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mvii. 2645
h. in aeeer- lanee with Seetions R905.2.7.1 R905.1.2, 905-i-3 1, nc cy , n�o-3-1
R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.!,where there has been a histef�,of leeal damage fT-e— tht-m—
of iee damming, the jur-iffidietie shall fill in this peA of the table with ,VES.,, 0theFwjs_
the ; ..di6t' fi shall fill ;�p Elf the table with ,
0
) value on the Nafi-en�]
Glimatie Data Cewer data table "Air Freezing index USA Methed (Base o „
at
the National Climatie Da4a Penter- data table cc
Air- Freezing index USA Nl-+IOA ',Base
-the juFisdiet
shall fill in 4his PaA of the table with ccYEs.„
Other-wise, the jth-isdie4en shall ind
"NO"
17.07.150Amendment to Table R3012(1) Footnote g
Table R301.2(1) footnote g is amended to read as follows:
Section Table R301.2 1 Footnote Ly. For the latest information regarding Cit 's FIRM
Mans for Flood Hazard Locations Citv's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program
dates of the Flood Insurance Study. and Panel Numbers (copies of which are on file in the
Office of the Citv's Community Development Department)visit Flood Information section
in the Community Development Home Page at:
https://www.huntingtonbeachca mov/government/departments/planning/flood/index cfm
17.07.07-2160 CRC Chapter 3 Section R313.1 Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Amended
R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler s stems. An automatic residential fire
sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses per Huntington Beach Fire Code Chapter
17.56.
Exception: For additions and alterations to existing townhomes, see Huntington Beach
Mumicip&Fire Code Chapter 17.56. (3894-12/10)
17.07.073170 CRC Cha ter 3 Section R313.2 One- and Two-Famil Dwellin s Automatic
Fire Sprinkler Systems, Exeepti Amended
R313.2 One-and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems An automatic
residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings per
Huntington Beach Fire Code Chapter 17.56.
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Exception: For additions and alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings, see
Huntington Beach Munieip Fire Code Chapter 17.56. (3894-12/10)
17.07.180 CRC Section R322.1 Flood-Resistant Construction General—Amended:
Section R322.1 General is herebv amended to read as follows'
R322.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard
areas,including A or V Zones and Coastal A Zones as established in Table R301.20).
substantial improvement and repair of substantial damage of buildings and structures in
flood hazard areas, shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the most
restrictive provisions contained in the Floodplain Overlay District in the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance Chanter 222 Local Coastal Program or this section Buildings and
structures that are located in more than one flood hazard area shall comply with the
provisions associated with the most restrictive flood hazard area Buildings and structures
located in whole or in part in identified floodways shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with ASCE 24.
Sets • D n�--Deleted
(3894 1 2/1 0)
,-et M Foundations. Exeeption
Deleted
deleted. (38944-2�
47-07.085 CRC Ch ncn� r e . l �
Gefter-ete slab on ground fleer-s shall be a minimum 3.5 inehes (89 mm)thiek and sha4-be
pfevided with minimuffl feinfer-eing equal to 6 x 6 x WIA welded wire fabrie (fe.r-
shall be asset forth in Seefien R402.2. (3894 i24-0
17-07.190 Section R902 Fire Classification-Deleted
Section R902 is amended in its entirety and replaced by California Building Code Section
1505 as amended in Huntington Beach Municipal Code Sections 17 04 140 through
17.04.150.
17.07.090200 Chapter 45 Building Security—Added
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The Residential Code is hereby amended by adding thereto new Chapter 45 entitled,
"Building Security,"to read as follows:Building Security shall comply with Building Code
Chapter 36 as amended in 17.04.160.
§ 3601. Purfwse.--The purpose of this ehapter- is to establish minimum standards o
3-608,
' s '
"Dead belt" -no autemcAie spring aetion and �hieh
the pFojeeted posit'
cc "
means a deviee fer-atAeFflafieally holding a door-shtA after-"Light"
.
means eHy �Iazed opening whether glazed__Mth glass, plastie, ,
,
-ew panels and siffiAaf_��-
Sueh view nay be provided by a door-viewer-or-view pai4 or-by w
light-. area shall be pr-evi&4-with-a
§ tlo:
a building eeeupied by ane tenant shall be eons _-ed4"et
fe� in this seetion.
B. lingig
key—sh-A be of solid eer-e eonstfuegoij. Lights in deefs shall be as set faft
{�}�
tYi '
,
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and e
>,t dead- �' Z +1,
1-2-�` — 6�-Slh��zr�� 0wL of one end the
into the holding deNliees
eighths inrh A
14. The.+Hac4ive leaf-4 a pair- E)f deer-s and the upper- lea-f of Putek door-s shall be
d. The bolt—of belts need not be key oper-
ae iv 4ed f - the- + •a of ,
e door,
belt or-b another-de v t ti 1 or-1 1
f, Manuall the top and-bottom of the leaf and
pr-E)jeeted b9h may be used ?,,hen not prohibited by the44oikling-Co4e-or
other-laws and fegulatiens.
15. Doe
With thejamb or-joined by a rabbet..
the outside the a ,
47. Cylindef guards be installed on fiffm-n- type eylinder- leeks
installed in deer-s when�,ver-the eylinder- the door or-
when other-wise aceessible to-gr4pping tools,
hthick.
10. Naffew ffamed glass door-s sha4l be of fully tempefed glass net less than E)ae
quai4e—:iivr L, rhi 1
rcmcr.
Cylindef 9-Hafds shall be ins"tj 14P All ffieftise or-rim type eyli ider-leeks installed
in deers when ::I EF 1111F)i1i 1::
be equipped with loeking-Aeviees,
• ,
seeufed as of f ft in.his - '
E. MateFi
• s or- apprmed metal bars, ,
inehes of the loeking de dear,
shrill be ceded it !&eking
,_
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shall be separ-med by paffifiens of tj--,ee eighths meh pPy-weed of any approved equivalent
with studs set net metv than 24 i"ehes apaA an one side. Daer-s and window&4ft—sit"
Munieipal Gede shall be pr-evided by fuliy eneliesed gafages. Ge&age spaee for-each tenant.
17.07.210 Methane District Regulations - Added
The Residential Code is hereby amended by addinR thereto new Chapter 55 entitled
"Methane District Regulations" to read as follows: Projects in Methane District shall
comply with Building Code Chanter 55 as amended in 17 04 170 and with the Huntington
Beach Fire Code.
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SECTION 4
Chapter 17.40 MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
17.40.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Mechanical Code
17.40.020 Section 10 1.1 —amended
17.40.030 Chapter 1 deleted and replaced with CBC Chapter 1, Division II
17.40.010 Adoption
There is h
The 2019 California Mechanical Code and whole thereof,including Appendices A B and C
exce t as hereinafter provided but excluding Chapters 1 and 14 thereof(codified in Part 4 of Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations), as published by the International Code Council and the
California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference subject to the
amendments deletions or additions set forth m this cha ter and inco orated in the Huntinaton
Beach Building and Construction Code
Such code, and amendments thereto, are hereby adopted and incorporated, pursuant to California
Government Code Section 50022.2 et seq., and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5, as fully
as though set forth at length herein, for the purpose of protecting public health and safety by
prescribing by minimum standards for the use, design and installation of heating, ventilating,
comfort-cooling equipment and refrigeration systems; by requiring a permit and inspection for the
installation, alteration and replacement of said equipment. From the date on which this chapter
takes effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of
Huntington Beach. (2747-6/85,2976-12/88, 3022-12/89,3147-7/92,3312-2/96, 3425-7/99, 3574-
10/02, 3790-1/08, 3895-12/10, 3999-12/13, 4110-12/16, xxxx-12/19)
17.40.020 Title
CMC Chapter 1,S-H e n Section 10 1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. This ehapter- document shall be known as the "Huntington Beach Mechanical
Code," may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this Code." (1938-10/74,
2431-7/80, 2747-6/85)
17.40.0253b Administration - Amended
Code The administrative provisions shall be as provided for in the California Building
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Code, Chapter 1 Division II Scope And Administration as adopted pursuant to Section
17.04 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. (3892-12/10)
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SECTION 5
Chapter 17.44 PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
17.44.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Plumbing Code
17.44.020 Section 10 1.1 —amended
17.44.030 Chapter 1 deleted and replaced with CBC Chapter 1, Division II
17.44.040 Section 312.1 - amended
17.44.010 Adoption
There is hereby adopted by the City Ceuneil by r-efer-enee that eertain eode kawA% as the 2
The 2019 California Plumbing Code and whole thereof, including_Appendices A D E and I
except as hereinafter provided but excluding_Chapters 1 entitled "Administration" (codified in
Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) as published by the International Code
Council and the California Building Standards Commission is herebv adopted by reference
subiect to the amendments deletions or additions set forth in this chanter and incorporated in the
Huntington Beach Building and Construction Code
Such code and amendments thereto, are hereby adopted and incorporated, pursuant to California
Government Code Section 50022.2 et seq., and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5 as fully
as though set forth at length herein for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing the
installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of plumbing and drainage systems. From the date
on which this chapter takes effect, the provisions of said code, together with amendments thereto,
shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach. (1937-10/74,
2089-8/76, 2431-7/80, 2747-2/85, 2976-12/88, 3022-12/89, 3147-7/92, 3426-7/99, 3790-1/08,
3896-12/10, 4000-12/13, 4111-12/16, xxxx-12/19)
17.44.020 Title
CPC Chapter 1, Subseetien Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. This ehaptef document shall be known as the "Huntington Beach Plumbing
Code," may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this Code." (1409-5/68,
1630-2/71, 1937-10/74, 2431-7/80, 2747-2/85, 2976-12/88)
17.44.0223b Administration
For-admiaistra4ive pr_ovjs._...Of this Go the 14
Cade The administrative provisions shall be as provided for in the California Building
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Code, Chanter 1 Division II Scope And Administration as adopted pursuant to Section
17.04 of the HunhnQton Beach Municipal Code. (3896-12/10)
4 4 025 Seetroa--��a--c 422 T 'l for w t r i
S,QV#iiqn d22.5 is hereby amended b-Y adding
422.5 Toilet I-flities foF wor-lker-s. Suitable toilet f4eijities shall be provided and
uPe"Whieh-ryueh wer-k is being done. in no ease shall the line of tfavel to any t ilet-�
exeeed500 feet,
> >
17.44.03540 Section 312MateF"Protection of Piping,Materials and Structures
Section 312.1 of Section 312 of CPC is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
rr si
Section 312.1 General. All underground copper piping and PEX tubing installed in a
potable water system throughout the City limits must be completely sleeved with a
minimum six millimeter polyvinyl sleeve. (3147-7/92, 3309-12/95, 3426-7/99, 3575-
10/02, 3790-1/08, 3896-12/10, 4000-12/13)
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SECTION 6
Chapter 17.46 SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE
Sections:
17.46.010 Adoption of the 2018 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
17.46.020 Section 10 1.1 —amended
17.46.030 Chapter 1 deleted and replaced with CBC Chapter 1, Division II
17.46.040 Section 108 —added
17.46.050 Chapter 2 Definitions—added
17.46.060 Subsection 301.2.4—amended
17.46.070 Section 402.2—amended
17.46.080 Section 512.1 —amended
17.46.090 Section 803 —deleted and replaced
17.46.010 Adoption
There is hereby adopted by the City Council by reference that certain code known as the Uniform
Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC), compiled by the International Association
of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, being particularly the 2414 2018 edition thereof and the
whole thereof, except as hereafter provided excluding Chapter 1, "Administration."
Such code, and amendments thereto, are hereby adopted and incorporated pursuant to California
Government Code Section 50022.2 et seq., and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5 as fully
as though set out at length herein for the purpose of protecting public health and safety by
prescribing minimum standards for the use, design and installation of swimming pool, spa and hot
tub systems; by requiring a permit and inspection for installation, alteration and replacement of
said systems. From the date on which this chapter takes effect, the provisions thereof shall be
controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach. (3147-7/92, 3310-12/95,
3427-7/99, 3898- 12/10, 4001-12/13, 4112-12/16, xxx-12/19)
17.46.020 Title
Uniform Swimming Pool Spa and Hot Tub Code Chapter 1 Section 101 1 is hereby amended to
read as follows.
101.1 Title. This document shall be known as the Uniform Swimming Pool S a and Hot
Tub Code of Huntington Beach may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as"this
Code."
17.46.04-530 Administration
Go& Except as amended below the administrative provisions shall be as provided for in
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the California Building Code,Chanter 1 Division II Scope And Administration as adopted
pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. (3898-12/10)
17.46.40 Authority to Abate
New Section 108 Authority to Abate is hereby added to read as follows
A. It shall be unlawful and is herebv declared to be a public nuisance for any person
si up
owning, leasing, occupying or having charge of any residential property in the City
to maintain such premises in such a manner that any of the following conditions are
found to exist thereon:
1. The failure to secure and maintain from public access all doorways gate access
and other openings, with regards to the barrier requirements of this Code
2. Uncleanliness of swimming pool water as determined by the building official
All swimming pool and spa water shall be maintained in a clear condition which
is free of algae insects debris and in a sanitary condition The entire floor of
the swimming pool shall be clearly visible
B. Where a nuisance exists,the building official shall require the nuisance or violation
to be abated and where necessary shall seek such abatement in the manner provided
by law.
(3147-7/92, 3898-12/10)
17.46.02050 Definitions
Chapter 2 of the USPSHTC is hereby amended by adding or modifying the following definitions:
,
§-209 Grade surface - The underlying surface such as earth or a walking surface.
§-218 Portable-A non-permanent structure intended for recreational bathing, in which all
controls, water-heating and water-circulating equipment are an integral part of the product
and which is cord connected (not permanently electrically wired).
*-221 Swimming Pool - A swimming pool is any body of water having a depth exceeding
18 inches at any point,constructed,fabricated or installed for swimming,bathing or wading
purposes. This includes in-ground, above- ground and on-grade pools, spas and hot tubs.
(3147-7/92, 3310-12/95, 3576-10/02, 3898-12/10)
17.46.08060 installation Of Fuel Gas Piping
Chapter-5 3, Subsection 301.2 4 is amended to read as follows:
0mpter-A&301.2.4 Fuel Gas Piping. Fuel gas piping shall be installed in accordance with
the requirements of the Huntington Beach Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.
(3147-7/92, 3310-12/95, 3427-7/99)
» �cmcv c Hot 1. n +� �
- - - Ott..
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iU her 3),amended to read as fellows;
-9t Tub Outlets. AXIhen
ftllt f ll ' th
"eol c�fl��h�►11 r,aarat the
.1) The suefien etAiet of the keel or-spa for-whieh the Permit is issued shall be equ4Wd4e
2) The Swiw-Ifiing pool or-spa shall hwve �t least twe eir-ett! tion drains per-p qp-thatsha4
between the dr-ain . Suetien-outlets that afe less than 12 inehes aer-ess Shal I I-p ---A
with anti entrap Rent gr-eAes, as speeified in the . w 1.11UNT
'Guidelines for- Entr-apment Hazar-ds-
Making Peels and Spas Safer-," Pubbeation �Numbe 363, Mar-eh 2005, 14nited States
Consumer-Product Satky Cemmissieft,
'17-46.030 > >
-Testing and
Wast.-w*ter- " osal.
Seetien 324 is he i1
f
swiffiffli -9, 18 inehes-er- more in depth, shall contain an
eeye-to 1. +'+,.+o f ..aL.._L_ _--
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2. Opening
pool area shall be prohibit had lef like aeeess shall mean--a�methed of
, ' Eb-f means to-gain
between th e—tcatnr rsf +�� ti ..+ 1 t,
" members�nall-b 45
Aerl,>a het .+;" i i, i
o ,< <
��ieh r-edtte&4he-epeRiffg-F,4E) no more than one and tIffee
wife shA h + � � than 'h�l l
and t we&-quaAefa-jnehe&. iffal membefs----all be no more than one
pool> ,
adjoinifig and shall be-sehf-eh),4�
9. The barriers and all self elesing and self late iing deviees, r-equife-1- 1-y this-
Seetion, shall be ifistalled and in pfeper
nlaee t 1
t- i �,�a.Pvvr-
eft
' > 27 >
Aditi
27
C.r`tstio_. i1.i i hereby added - -_--' as^^ �'mtec3
heme it shall be quipped NN4-h at least one of the folio-A4ng seven dr-eyffiing pfeventiefl
sa F+.,f t
.,....�v..> .vucures
i n� 050-HB�rr
��v.v�v v�vr�-
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S -that meets all of the
3. The fesidene sha be eq:tipped with exit alafms listed i aeeefdanee with UL 2017
4. All deers pro gar-age to the swimming-pool
the 3me of
sha.1.1 be equipped with a self GIOSI 'f latehing deviee with a felease meehanism
plae a ie lower o than G A inehes
t ,
-5. The swimmi 19 pool shall ineoFpefate femovable mesh peel feneing that me
6. S-Aiffifflifig Pool alarms that, 4ien plaeed in pools, wjj� :11:1::I;:11::: upef:t. deteet,
aeeidental or unat4hor-ized entr-anee into the water, These 'Pool alafms shall meet
and be independently eet4ified to ee -ply with AST-A4-g4pnd- a F 2202°Stmdafd
" Hig pool »
shall not inelude swimming py-eteetien alaimi deviee designed for- individual use,
i< ate
in�rmci-
.1 and have been.
Efig4neef (ASME) as determined by the building-effieja4,
Seetion 325 is Amended to read as fellews,
expansive sails, uniess a soils repai4 by a registered engme the '--uild;__
1-
1�.TYV j�.
0447419
7_46 non +h. t t Abate
added4e-feaadd as
A �IPfi Araninb , with
eg.Fds to the bafrier r-equir-emeals of this
Code.
algae, vater shall be
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17.46.070 Structural Design
Section 402.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Swimming pools shall be designed to withstand anticipated stresses under both full and
_empty conditions taking into consideration climatic hydrostatic seismic geotechnical
and rote ation of the ool with other structural conditions. All swimming—pool
construction shall be in conformance with engineered design for ex ansive soils unless a
soils report by a registered engineer,a roved by the buil ling official indicates otherwise.
(3147-7/92 3427-7/99)
ChapteF 5. Feel gas Piping shall be iffst-alled in RRORF-HRiq
b. Dl l.' n a
e
17.46.080 Wastewater Disposal -Amended
Section 512.1 General is hereby amended by adding the following exception:
512.1 Exception: Spas and hot tubs under 750 gallons shall not be required to discharge
into a sewer.
17.46.090-Barrier Requirements -Amended
Section 803.0 Barrier Requirements is deleted in its entirety and replaced with Section
3109 of the California Building Code as amended by Huntington Beach Municipal Code
Chapter 17.04.
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SECTION 7
Chapter 17.48 ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
17.48.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Electrical Code
17.48.020 Section 10 1.1 —amended
17.48.030 Chapter 1 deleted and replaced with CBC Chapter 1, Division II
17.46.040 Section 250.52(A)(5) -amended
17.48.010 Adoption
There is hereby adopted by the City Council by reference that certain code known as the 244-6
2019 California Electrical Code, except as hereafter provided.
Such code is hereby adopted and incorporated pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.2 et
seq., and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5 for the purpose of prescribing regulations
governing the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of all electrical installations in the
City of Huntington Beach, and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict
therewith. From the date on which this chapter takes effect, the provisions of said code, together
with amendments thereto,shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington
Beach. (2787-9/85, 2976-12/88, 3022-12/89, 3115-6/91, 3311-12/95, 3428- 7/99, 3577-10/02,
3719-8/05, 3790-1/08, 3897-12/10, 4002-11/13,4113-12/16, xxxx-12/19)
17.48.020 Title
CEC Chapter 1, Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
TWs shapter-These regulations shall be known as the"Huntington Beach Electrical Code,"
may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this Code."(2787-9/85)
17.48.02530 Administration
Go& The administrative provisions shall be as provided for in the California Building
Code, Chapter 1 Division II Scope And Administration as adopted pursuant to Section
17.04 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. (3897-12/10)
17.48.040 Grounding Electrodes
,Section 250.52(A)(5), Rod and pipe electrodes, is amended to read as follows:
250.52(A)(5) Rod and Pipe Electrodes. Rod electrodes shall not be less than 2.5m(8 ft.)
in length, and shall consist of the following materials:
a) Permanent rod electrodes shall be stainless steel.
b) Temporary rod electrodes for temporary construction power poles may be copper
or copper clad.
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c) Stainless steel rods less than 15.87 mm (5/8 in.) in diameter and nonferrous rods
shall be listed and shall not be less than 13mm(1/2 in.)in diameter.
(3719-8/05, 3897-12/10)
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SECTION 8
Chapter 17.49 ENERGY CODE
Sections:
17.49.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Energy Code
17.49.010 Adoption
The 2019 California Energy Code (codified in Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations), as published by the International Code Council and the California Building
Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference subiect to the amendments deletions or
additions set forth in this chapter and incorporated in the Huntin on Beach Building and
Construction Code.
Such code and amendments thereto are hereby ado ted and inco orated ursuant to California
Government Code Section 50022.2 et seg., and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5 as full
as though set forth at length herein for the purpose of reizulating and administering the erection
construction enlargement, alteration repair, moving removal. .. conversion demolition
occupancy equipment, use height area and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City of
Huntington Beach and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. From
the date on which this cha ter takes effect the Drovisions of such code together with amendments
thereto shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach
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SECTION 9
Chanter 17.50 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
Sections:
17.50.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Historical Building Code
17-50.010 Adoption
The 2019 California Historical Building Code codified in Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations), as published by the International Code Council and the California Building
Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference subject to the amendments deletions or
additions set forth in this chanter and incorporated in the Huntington Beach B d1ding and
Construction Code.
Such code and amendments thereto are hereby ado ted and incorporated,-pursuant to California
Government Code Section 50022.2 et seg., and Health and Safm Code Section 18941.5 as full
as though set forth at length herein for the purpose of regulating and administering the erection
construction enlargement, alteration repair, moving removal conversion demolition
occupancy equipment use, height area and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City of
Huntington Beach, and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith From
the date on which this chapter takes effect the provisions of such code to ether with amendments
thereto shall be controllin within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach
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SECTION 10
Chanter 17.51 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Sections:
17.51.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Existing Building Code
17.51.020 Section [A] 10 1.1 —amended
17.51.030 Chapter 1, Division II deleted and replaced with CBC Chapter 1, Division
II
17.51.010 Adoption
The 2019 California Existing Building Code(codified in Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations), as published by the International Code Council and the California Building
Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference subject to the amendments deletions or
additions set forth in this chapter and incorporated in the Huntington Beach Building and
Construction Code.
Such code, and amendments thereto are hereby adopted and incorporated pursuant to California
Government Code Section 50022.2 et sea and Health and Safety Code Section 18941 5 as fully
as though set forth at length herein for the purpose of regLflating and administering the erection
construction, enlargement alteration repair moving removal conversion demolition
occupancy, equipment use height area and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City of
Huntington Beach and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith From
the date on which this chapter takes effect the provisions of such code together with amendments
thereto shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach
17.51.020 Title- amended
Section W 10 1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the "Existing Building Code of Huntington Beach
may be cited as such and hereinafter referred to as "this Code "
17.51.030 Administration - amended
Chapter 1, Division II Sections 101 through 115 shall be as provided for in the California
Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II Scope And Administration as adopted pursuant to
Section 17.04 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
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SECTION 11
Chanter 17.52 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
17.52.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code
17.53.010 Adoption
The 2019 California Green Buildin Standards Code codified in Part 11 of Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations),as published by the International Code Council and the California
Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference subject to the amendments
deletions or additions set forth in this cha ter and incorporated in the Hun tin on Beach Building
and Construction Code
Such code and amendments thereto are hereb ado ted and inco orated ursuant to California
Government Code Section 5 0022.2 et sea.. and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5 as full
as though set forth at length herein for the purpose of regglating and administering the erection
construction enlar ement alteration repair, moving,- removal conversion demolition
occupancy, equipment use, height area, and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City of
Huntington Beach and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith From
the date on which this chapter takes effect the Drovisions of such code together with amendments
thereto shall be controllina within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach.
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SECTION 12
Chanter 17.52 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
17.53.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Referenced Standards Code
17.53.010 Adoption
The 2019 California Referenced Standards Code (codified in Part 12 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations) as published by the International Code Council and the California Building
Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference subject to the amendments deletions or
additions set forth in this chapter and incorporated in the Huntington Beach Building and
Construction Code.
Such code, and amendments thereto are hereby adopted and incorporated pursuant to California
Government Code Section 50022.2 et seg., and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5. as fully
as though set forth at length herein for the purpose of regulating and administering the erection
construction, enlargement alteration repair, moving removal conversion demolition
occupancy, equipment use height area and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City of
Huntington Beach and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith From
the date on which this chapter takes effect the provisions of such code together with amendments
thereto shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach
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SECTION 13
Chanter 17.60 SOLAR,ENERGY AND HYDRONICS AND GEOTHERMAL CODE
Sections:
17.60.010 Adoption of the 2018 Uniform Solar, Hydronics And Geothermal Code
17.60.020 Title—amended
17.60.030 Chapter 1 —removed and replaced with CBC Chapter 1, Division II
17.60.040 Chapter 10 - amended
17.60.010 Adoption
There is hereby adopted by the City Council by reference that certain code known as the Uniform
Solar,Enefff and Hydronics and Geothermal Code, compiled by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, being particularly the 241-5 2018 Edition thereof and the
whole thereof, except as hereafter provided, excluding Chapter 1, "Administration."
Such code, and amendments thereto, are hereby adopted and incorporated pursuant to California
Government Code Section 50022.2 et seq.,and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5 as though
fully set out at length herein for the purpose of protecting public health and safety by prescribing
minimum standards for the use, design and installation of solar energy systems; by requiring a
permit and inspection for installation,alteration and replacement of said equipment.From the date
on which this chapter takes effect,the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate
limits of the City of Huntington Beach. (21784/77, 2431-7/80, 2787-9/85, 2976-12/88, 3022-
12/89, 3147-7/92, 3308-12/95, 3429-7/99, 3899- 12/10, 4003-12/13, 4114-12/16, xxxx-12/19)
17.60.020 Title- amended
This chapter shall be known as the "Huntington Beach Se _Efiffgy and rJa ydr-mien Cecv
Solar, Hydronics And Geothermal Code," may be cited as such and will be referred to
herein as "this Code."(2178-4/77, 2431-7/80, 3022-12/89, 4114-12/16)
17.60.OM30 Administration - amended
Fef-adminis4;afive pmvisions of this Cede see Gh"f- !-of the Huntington Bea&Rui1ding
Fie The administrative provisions shall be as provided for in the California Building
Code, Chapter 1 Division II Scope And Administration as adopted pursuant to Section
17.04 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. (3899-12/10)
17-60.02540 Electrical-amended
Chapter 10 is amended to read as follows:
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Chapter 10. Electrical installations shall be in accordance with the requirements of the
Huntington Beach Electrical Code.
(3899-12/10)
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EXHIBIT#2: EXPRESS FINDINGS
Code Amendment for Adoption of the 2019 Edition of the Model California Construction Codes
and Express Findings for Local Amendments are set forth below:
Health & Safety Code Section 17958 mandates that the City of Huntington Beach ("City")
shall adopt Ordinances or regulations imposing the requirements of certain uniform industry codes
adopted by the State pursuant to Health& Safety Code Section 17922; and
The State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922 to impose the
same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the California Building Code, the
California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, and the California Electrical Code
(hereinafter referred to collectively as"Codes"); and
Health & Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) permits the City to make such changes or
modifications to the Codes as are reasonably necessary because of local conditions; and
Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council, before making any
modifications or changes to the Codes, shall make an express finding that such changes or
modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic
conditions; and
The Building Official and Director of Community Development have recommended that
changes and modifications be made to the Codes and have advised that certain said changes and
modifications to the California Building Code,2019 Edition;the California Residential Code, 2019
Edition; the California Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition, and the California Electrical Code, 2019
Edition are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Huntington Beach and have
further advised that the remainder of said changes and modifications are of an administrative or
procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Code or are reasonably
necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Huntington Beach.
The City Council for the City of Huntington Beach finds that the above recitals are true and
correct and pursuant to the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, the Council
finds and determines there is a need to adopt the changes or modifications to the uniform codes
because of local climatic,topographical, and geological conditions as follows:
Chapter/ [Am�aendz�entSection Summary Findings
HBMC 17.04—WELDING CODE
[A] 103.1 New Creation of Enforcement Agency(amended Administrative
by changing division name to Department D-1
of Community Development Building
Division
A 105.2 Existin Work Exempt from Permit D-1,B-1
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[A] 105.3.2 Existing Time Limitation of Application Administrative
D-1
[A] 105.5 Existing Expiration Administrative
D-1
[A] 107.2.1.1 New Construction Documents-Building Administrative
Security D-2
[A] 107.2.1.2 New Construction Documents-Methane Overlay D-1,B-2
District
[A] 107.2.9 New Construction Documents- Soils Report D-1,B-1,B-2,B-
[A] 109 Existing Fees 3Administrative
D-1
[A] 113.1 New Board of Appeals Administrative
(clarification) D-1
901.1 Existing Fire Protection System—Scope A-2 B-6
(referencing BB Fire Code)
1505.1 New Minimum Roof—Covering A-1,A-2,B-1,B-
(Clarifying Class`B"minimum roof 6,B-7
covering)
1505.1.3 New Roof Covering Within all Other Areas A-1,A-2,B-1,B-
(Clarifying Class`B"minimum roof 6,B-7
coverin )
Chapter 36 Existing Building Security Administrative
D-2
Chapter 55 Existing Methane District Regulations B-2
HBMC 17.07—RESEDENTIAL CODE
R103.1 Existing Creation of Enforcement Agency(amended Administrative
by changing division name to Department D-1
of Community Development Building
Division)
R105.2 Existing Work Exempt from Permit D-1,B-1
R105.3.1.1 Existing Determination of substantially improved or D-1,A-3,B-4,B-
substantially damaged existing buildings in 5
flood hazard areas
(Section deleted since this section has to
meet with the Floodplain Overlay District
re uirements of the Zonin Code)
R105.3.2 Existing Time Limitation of Application Administrative
D-1
R105.5 Existing Expiration Administrative
D-1
R106.1.6 New Construction Documents-Building Administrative
Security D-2
R106.1.7 New Construction Documents-Methane Overlay D-1,B-2
District
R106.1.8 New Construction Documents- Soils Report D-1,B-1,B-2,B-
R108 3
ExistingFees Administrative
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D-1
RI 12.1
New Board of Appeals Administrative
D-1
R301.1.3.2 Existing Engineered Design B-1
Table R301.2(1) Existing Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria B-1
and Manual J Design Criteria completed for
Huntington Beach
Table R301.2(1) Existing Completed Table for the Flood Hazard areas A-3, B-4, B-5
Footnote g based on the Flood lain Overla District
R313.1 Existing Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler A-2,B-6
Systems
(amended to reference HB Fire Code)
R313.2 Existing One-and Two-Family Dwellings Automatic A-2,B-6
Fire Sprinkler Systems (amended to
reference FIB Fire Code)
R3221 New Flood-Resistant Construction(amended to A-3,B-4,B-5
included the Floodplain Overlay District
and Local Coastal Pro am)
R902 New Roof Fire Classification A-1,A-2, B-1,B-
(amended to coordinate with the Building 6,B-7
Code for requirements)
Chapter 36 Existing Building Security Administrative
(amended to reference to the Building Code D-2
for requirements)
Chapter 55 New Methane District Regulations(amended to B-2
clarify that this section is also applicable to
residential structures and referencing to the
Buildin &Fire Codes .
HBMC 17.40—MECHANICAL,CODE
Chapter 1 Existing Administration
Administrative
(amended to reference the Building Code) D-1
HBMC 17.44 PLUMBING CODE
Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative
(amended to reference the BuildingCode D-1
312.1 Existing Protection of Piping,Materials and A-3
Structures
(amended by requiring underground copper
and PEX tubing to be sleeved)
HBMC 17.46 SVffly MING POOL,SPA AND HOT TUB CODE
Chapter 1 Existing Administration
Administrative
amended to reference the Building Code D-1
108 Existing Authority to Abate
Administrative
(amended by relocating to the appropriate D-1
Section)
Chapter 2 Existing Definitions
Administrative
(amended by adding additional defmitions) D-1
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301.2.4 Existing Fuel Gas Piping Administrative
(amended to include Mechanical Code D-1
402.3 ExistinR Structural Desi D-1,B-1
512.1 Existing Wastewater Disposal Administrative
(added an exception for spas and hot tubs D-1
under 75,0gallons)
803 New Barrier Requirements Administrative
(amended to reference to the Building D-1
Code)
HBMC 17.48—ELECTRICAL CODE
Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative
(amended to reference the Building Code) D-1
250.52(A)(5) Existing Grounding Electrodes D-1,B-1,B-2,B-
HBMC 17.51—EXISTING BUILDING CODE 3
Chapter 1 New Administration Administrative
(amended to reference the BuildingCode) D-1
HBMC 17.60-SOLAR,ENERGY AND HYDRONICS AND GEOTHERMAL CODE
Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative
(amended to reference the Building Code) D-1
Chapter 10 Existing Electrical Administrative
(amended to reference Huntington Beach D-1
Electrical Code)
SECTION 1: Changes and modifications to the Codes adopted by the City of Huntington Beach
as recommended by the Building Official and Director of Community Development are hereby
found to be reasonably necessary due to the following general findings to local conditions:
A. Climatic Conditions:
1. Hot, dry, high velocity winds (called Santa Ana winds) are common in the area.
These winds reduce the relative humidity causing severe drying of the vegetation
and common building materials. These dry conditions predispose the area to large
destructive fires (conflagration).
2. Dry climatic conditions can create the potential for the rapid spread of fire in both
vegetation and structures. The addition of fire protection systems will supplement
the Fire Department response by providing immediate protection for the building
occupants and by containing or controlling the spread of fire. Fire sprinkler systems
also provide an efficient use of water for the control and containment of fires.
3. The southern boundary of the City is along the Pacific Ocean. Winter storms and
tropical storms come into the City from the ocean. These storms can create high
winds and large ocean waves, which can cause flooding in large areas of the city.
Along part of the eastern boundary of the City is the Santa Ana River. This river
originates in the San Bernardino Mountains and flows through many communities
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until it terminates in the ocean at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach border.
The river is contained in a manmade channel. Heavy rainfall and urban runoff has
potential to cause flooding in the flood plain due to the river and/or its tributaries.
4. The warm, dry climate is conducive to swimming pools which creates a higher
probability of child drownings where pools are unprotected.
B. Geological Conditions:
1. The City of Huntington Beach is located in an area of high seismic activity. The
Newport-Inglewood Fault runs through the City, which is the largest of several
faults. Studies reveal that this fault has the probability of generating a 6.6
magnitude earthquake. Because of the population density and the number of
structures in the City, the risk of life loss and property damage due to earthquake
activity is considerable. Experts predict a major earthquake in our area within the
next 50 years. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection
measures and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants since a
multitude of fires may result from breakage of gas and electric lines as a result of
an earthquake. As noted by "Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the
Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, 1988, State Department of Conservation," page
59, "unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building
codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe".
2. Much of the City is deemed to be in a methane district due to the natural detritus of
organic matter in the Huntington Beach Oil Field, which was first discovered in
1920 and from which there was approximately 2.4 million barrels of oil and
approximately 1.1 million cubic feet of gas produced in 2015. This hazard presents
a unique threat to the City and has the potential to cause fire, or environmental
emergencies.
3. Significant areas of Huntington Beach contain corrosive soils that reduce the
expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes are exposed to these
soils.
4. According to the City Hazard Mitigation Plan(2017),the City has large portions in
the tsunami hazard zone subject to tsunami inundation, areas on land that can
become quickly flooded when there is a tsunami. These flood conditions would
impact the response and activity level of the Fire Department or cause damage to
the structures and infrastructures.
5. There are no dams in Huntington Beach. However, the city is on the floodplain on
the Santa Ana River. There are two dams,Prado Dam and Seven Oaks Dam,which
are located upstream of Huntington Beach on the Santa Ana River. Failure of either
dam could cause damage in Huntington Beach. The primary threat to Huntington
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Beach is from the failure of Prado Dam. If the dam were to experience a partial or
complete failure event, the resulting flood would likely overtop the banks of the
Santa Ana River. Depending on the amount of water released, the failure of Prado
Dam could results in floodwaters inundating all of Huntington Beach except for the
area roughly bordered by Beach Boulevard, Talbert Avenue, Edwards Street, and
the shore.
6. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of Huntington
Beach often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk. This
condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including any earthquake
wherein damage to the highway system will occur. This condition makes the need
for additional on-site protection for property occupants necessary.
7. Untreated wood roofs cause or contribute to serious fire hazard and to the rapid
spread of fires when such fires are accompanied by high winds. Pieces of burning
wooden roofs become flying brands, are carried by the wind to other locations, and
thereby spread fire quickly. Past Grand Jury Report findings support this concern.
C. Topographical Conditions-
1. None used
D. Administrative:
1. This amendment is necessary for administrative clarification as permitted by Health
and Safety Code section 18909, and does not modify a Building Standard pursuant
to the California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7.
This amendment establishes administrative standards for the effective enforcement
of building standards throughout the City of Huntington Beach.
2. The California Model Building Security Ordinance (CMBSO), published in
January 1978,was drafted by the California Crime Prevention Officers Association
in conjunction with the California Attorney General's Office and addresses both
residential and nonresidential structures.Many cities and counties have adopted the
CMBSO, receiving national exposure through manufacturers associations and
publications in crime prevention literature. The City of Huntington Beach adopted
the Building Security Ordinance and notified all builders concerning the code.
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Ord. No. 4190
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a Regular meeting thereof held on October 21,2019, and was again read to said City
Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on November 18,2019, and was passed and
adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City
Council.
AYES: Brenden, Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Delgleize, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Robin Estanislau,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in
the Huntington Beach Wave on November 28,2019.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City. xaim
Robin Estanislau. Ci. Clerk City Cler and ex-officio Clerk
Deputy city clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California