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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove for Introduction Ordinance No. 4270 Adopting the 202 DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION 2525 Natomas Park Drive,Suite 130 Sacramento,California 95833-2936 (916)263-0916 April 27, 2023 City of Huntington Beach Huntington Beach Fire Department Janice Van Mullem 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Janice.VanMullem a(�.surfcity-hb.ora Re: Ordinance#4268 &4270 Dear Ms. Mullem: The purpose of this letter is to provide the determination of the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC)following review of the ordinance referenced above with express findings received from City of Huntington Beach on 12/6/23. Our review finds the submittal to contain two ordinances modifying provisions of the 2022 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations (Title 24), including express findings and expressly marked modifications in compliance with Health and Safety Code (HSC) Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5. The code modifications are accepted for filing. This letter attests only to the satisfaction of the cited law for filing of expressly marked local code amendments supported by express findings with CBSC. CBSC is not authorized by law to evaluate the merit of the findings. Local modifications to the code are specific to each edition of the code. Local modifications must be readopted and filed with CBSC for each subsequent triennial edition of the code to remain in effect. Additional information: Fire Protection District ordinances making modifications to Title 24, HSC Section 13869.7 requires such ratified ordinances and express findings to be filed with the Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of Codes and Standards, State Housing Law Program, rather than CBSC. Ordinances making modifications to the energy efficiency and conservation provisions in the California Energy Code, Part 6 of Title 24, may require approval from the California Energy Commission pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 25402.1(h)(2). If you have questions or need further information, you may contact me at(916) 263-0916. Sincerely, • Brandon Estes Associate Construction Analyst in 5P CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2000 Main Street Phone: (714) 636-6411 California 92648 www.huntingtonbeachca.gov April 25, 2023 California Buildings Standards Commission 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Dear California Building Standards Commission: The City of Huntington Beach received notification from CBSC staff that there were some discrepancies associated with the ordinances filed per Title 24 local amendment procedures. The City determined these to be non-substantial and makes the following editorial changes to meet the requirements of the CBSC. Ordinance 4270 City of Huntington Beach Ordinance Number 4270 adopted the California Building Standards Code, amending Title 17 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. This letter is to correct three clerical errors in the Express Findings Table.Although all amendments were accurately included in the body of the ordinance,three clerical corrections made to the Express Findings Table are listed below. 1) Residential Code Building Security Chapter number corrected to reflect Chapter 45 2) Include Existing Electrical Code Amendment Section 690.13(A) Findings (A-1, A-2, A-3, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-7) 3) Include Existing Green Building Standards Code Compliance with CALGreen Recycling Requirements Findings (D-1) The ordinance will not be affected or change in any other manner. The attached Express Findings Table reflects the clerical corrections made to accurately match the written body of the ordinance. Ordinance 4268 City of Huntington Beach Ordinance Number 4268, and Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 17.56 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Adopting the California Fire Code and Repealing Ordinance No. 4189, had four appendices (E, F, G, and H)that were identified to be adopted but did not have findings indicated. The findings have now been updated and the Express Finding Table is attached. Please accept these clarifications to City of Huntington Beach Ordinance Number 4270 and 4268. If you have further questions, please contact Jasmine Daley, Building Official, (714) 536-5555 or Janice Van Mullem, Fire Marshal, (714) 536-5565. Sinc rely, Jasmine Daley Building Official (\WU 401A_. W Janice Van Mullem Fire Marshal Cc: Michael Gates,City Attorney • Robin Estanislau,City Clerk Ursula Luna-Reynosa,Director of Community Development Scott M Haberle,Fire Chief Express Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 1 of 7 EXHIBIT#2: EXPRESS FINDINGS 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 local conditions. The basis of conditions are described in the Administrative Draft, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) (2022). The following conditions will be considered as justification for all amendments proposed. 1-Lazard Threat Level Jlstificatlon,A s,Climatic r _f r Severe Weather Medium Hrought High,, :.. Flood Medium Justification B" Geological •:, Coastal hazards Medium _ Dam failure; Medium Methane Caused Hazards Medium• Seismic hazards. .._ High Justification C: Topographical Human hazards Medium 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). High wind/windstorm events are predicted to continue to occur, and there is also the possibility of tornado and waterspout; the last tornado reported was in January 2010 with EF rating of F1 creating $500,000 in property damage). 2. The local climate is currently in a drought condition. Most of Orange County, including Huntington Beach, are experiencing D2 (Severe Draught Conditions). All indications are that these hazards will continue. 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 Express Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 2 of 7 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 until it terminates in the ocean at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach border. The river is contained in a man- made channel. Heavy rainfall and urban runoff has potential to cause flooding in the flood plain due to the river and/or its tributaries. Despite flood control measure, flooding is Huntington Beach is expected to continue and the city remains vulnerable to larger flood events. 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. As a result, soils in many parts of the city may contain elevated levels of methane gas. Two areas of Huntington Beach are designated as "methane districts" by the City, where there is known elevated levels of methane-containing soils. 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 Administrative Draft, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) (2022), 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. Express Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 3 of 7 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 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 Express Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 4 of 7 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. Chapter/ Amendment Summary Findings Section History HBMC 17.04—BUILDING CODE [A] 1031 Existing' Creation of.EnforcementAgency Administrative (amended byichanging division D 1 name to�Depa`rtment of Comipunity . • Developrnent'Building Division 14.105.Z Existing Work Exemptifrom Permit> D 1, B 1 [A] 105 3 2: Existing .'Time Limitation of Application Administrative'` D1.:. � .. . .. [A] 105 5 :Existing Expiration Administrative D 1?` [A] 107 21 1 :Existing Construction Documents Building, Administrative;: r Security: D2 [A] 107 21.2 ;Existing Construction Documents Methane. D 1 B 2 Overlay_!District; [A]'I'07 2.9 Exi tin.g ` Construction Documents1y:'B2, Report [A] 109: Existing. Fees Administrative [A] 113 :Existing Board of Appeals Administrative,. (clarification).. D 1_, 901 1 Existing Fire"Protection System Scope: A 2 (referencing H13Fire Code) 1505.1' Existing Minimum Roof Covering: (Clarifying>Class{:"B"t minimum;roof .-O B- • B 7 covering): 1505'l 3:. Existing Roof Covering Within ail Other • Areas _ (ClarifyingiClass:'"B"rninirnum-roof . 1. _ covering). Chapter 45. Existing Building Securit Administrative D.,2 - Chapter 55 :Existing Methane District Regulations B=2, HBMC 17.07—RESIDENTIAL CODE R103.1 Existing Creation of Enforcement Agency Administrative (amended by changing division D-1 name to Department of Community Development Building Division) R1 05.2 Existing Work Exempt from Permit D-1, B-1 • Express Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 5 of 7 R105.3.1.1 Existing Determination of substantially D-1, A-3, B-4, improved or substantially damaged B-5 existing buildings in flood hazard areas (Section deleted since this section has to meet with the Floodplain Overlay District requirements of the Zoning Code) R105.3.2 Existing Time Limitation of Application Administrative D-1 R105.5 Existing Expiration Administrative D-1 R106.1.6 Existing Construction Documents - Building Administrative Security D-2 R106.1.7 Existing Construction Documents- Methane D-1, B-2 Overlay District R106.1.8 Existing Construction Documents -Soils D-1, B-1, B-2, Report B-3 R108 Existing Fees Administrative D-1 R112.1 Existing Board of Appeals Administrative D-1 R301.1.3.2 Existing Engineered Design B-1 Table Existing Climatic and Geographic Design B-1 R301.2(1) Criteria and Manual J Design Criteria completed for Huntington Beach Table Existing Completed Table for the Flood A-3, B-4, B-5 R301.2(1) Hazard areas based on the Footnote g Floodplain Overlay 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 A-2, B-6 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems (amended to reference HB Fire Code) R322.1 Existing Flood-Resistant Construction A-3, B-4, B-5 (amended to included the Floodplain Overlay District and Local Coastal Program) R902 Existing Roof Fire Classification A-1, A-2, B-1, (amended to coordinate with the B-6, B-7 Building Code for requirements) Express Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 6 of 7 Chapter 45 Existing Building Security Administrative (amended to reference to the D-2 Building Code for requirements) Chapter 55 Existing Methane District Regulations B-2 (amended to clarify that this section is also applicable to residential structures and referencing to the Building & Fire Codes). HBMC 17.40—MECHANICAL CODE Chapter 1``' Existing Administration Administrative • (amended to reference the Building ' Dr1 Code). HBMC 17.44—PLUMBING CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) 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—SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative: (amendedto reference the Building D 1 Code)' 108- Existing Authority to Abate Administrative (amended;by,relocating to the , D 1 appropriate Section) ,: Chapter 2 Existing Definitions; Administrative,:' (amended by adding additional . D 1 definitions) 301- 4 Existing Fuel'Gas Piping Administrative bamended-to include Mechanical ode) 402 3 : Existing - Structural Design^, 0-I,='B_1 512:.1 Existing Wastewater Disposal Administrative (added an exception for spas and D 1;:. hottubs under 750.gallons : 803 Existing Barrier Requirements Administrative (amended to reference to the ° - D 1: Building Code), `. HBMC 17.48—ELECTRICAL CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) Express Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 7 of 7 250.52(A)(5) Existing Grounding Electrodes D-1, B-1, B-2, B-3 690.13(A) Existing Location of Disconnect A-1, A-2, A-3, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-7 HBMC 17.51 —EXISTING BUILDING CODE Chapter, 1 F . Existing Administration Administrative;_ (amended to reference the_Building D 1 ;. - ¢,. ... . Code). ,. HBMC 17.52.-GREEN BUILDING.STANDARDS CODE Chapter 1 Existing , Compliance with CALGreen Administrative y Recycling�Requirements , D,1 HBMC 17.60 SOLAR, ENERGY.AND HYDRONICS AND GEOTHERMAL CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) Chapter 10 Existing Electrical Administrative (amended to reference Huntington D-1 Beach Electrical Code) EXHIBIT#2 - EXPRESS FINDINGS The City of Huntington Beach is aware that due to climatic, geological and topographical conditions, there is potential for disasters and major fires within the City. The applicable finding for each amendment, addition, or deletion from the Title 24, Part 9, California Fire Code (CFC), is defined herein. The basis of conditions are described in the Administrative Draft, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) (2022). The following conditions will be considered as justification for all amendments proposed. Hazard Threat Level Justification A..Climatic` ` • Severe Weather Medium Drought High Flood Medium Justification;L Geological Coastal hazards Medium Dam failure Medium Methane Caused Hazards Medium Seismic hazards:; High Justification C: Topographical Human haards� Medium:. Justification A: Climatic The amendment is justified based on the local climatic condition. Severe Weather • 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). High wind/windstorm events are predicted to continue to occur, and there is also the possibility of tornado and waterspout; the last tornado reported was in January 2010 with EF rating of Fl creating $500,000 in property damage). Drought • The local climate is currently in a drought condition. Most of Orange County, including Huntington Beach, are experiencing D2 (Severe Draught Conditions). All indications are that these hazards will continue. 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. Page 1 of 8 EXHIBIT#2 - EXPRESS FINDINGS Flood • 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 until it terminates in the ocean at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach border. The river is contained in a man-made channel. Heavy rainfall and urban runoff has potential to cause flooding in the flood plain due to the river and/or its tributaries. Despite flood control measure, flooding is Huntington Beach is expected to continue and the city remains vulnerable to larger flood events. Justification B: Geological The amendment is justified based on the local geological condition. Coastal hazards • According to the Administrative Draft, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) (2022) 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. Dam Failure • 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 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. Methane-caused hazards • Much of the City is deemed to be a methane district due to the natural detritus of organic matter in the Huntington Beach Oil Field, which was first discovered in 1920. As a result, soils in may parts of the city may contain elevated levels of methane gas. Two areas of Huntington Beach are designated as "methane districts" by the City, where there is known elevated levels of methane-containing soils. This hazard presents a unique threat to the City and has the potential to cause fire, or environmental emergencies. Page 2 of 8 EXHIBIT#2 - EXPRESS FINDINGS Seismic hazards • 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. Justification C: Topographical The amendment is justified based on the local topographical condition. Human-caused hazards include terrorism and hazardous materials releases. In addition, the population density, traffic congestion, road design and the impacts of the coastline on emergency response are considered: 1. The City has a population of 198,711 (US Census 2020) people in 27 square miles. The daytime population increases significantly in the summer due to beach related activities; the City hosts more than 16 million beach visitors each year. 2. Heavy traffic is common on the City streets and roadways. There are two state highways (Beach Boulevard with 94,000 vehicles/day and Pacific Coast Highway with 43,000 vehicles/day) and a major freeway (1-405 with 250,000 vehicles/day) routed through the City. 3. There are also numerous narrow alleys and cul-de-sacs present. The ability for fire apparatus access is critical for timely emergency response. The regulation of these access routes is necessary to help provide reasonable response times. 4. The southeast border of the city is the Pacific Ocean, which prevents mutual aid responses from 1/3 of the perimeter of the city. Page 3 of 8 EXHIBIT#2-EXPRESS FINDINGS l g" 2 l 1 PA by `n I• =1 0_ I` 2 _ w t x t Amendment Type A— B- C- Amend Added # Section Climatic Geologic Topographical Cha.ter 1 Scope and Administration 1 Adopt IFC Chapter 1 sections Administrative-Not a building code X not adopted by CA,except Section 107.3,Permit Valuation,Added 2 101.1,Title Administrative-Not a building code X 3 102.7,Referenced codes and Administrative-Not a building code X standards 4 105.5.45,Repair garage and Administrative-Not a building code X motor fuel-dispensing facilities 5 105.8.25,Methane mitigation Administrative-Not a building code X systems,Added 6 112.4,Violation penalties Administrative-Not a building code X Chapter 3 General Requirements 7 Adopt IFC Chapter 3 sections Administrative-Not a building code. X not adopted by CA with local amendments,except Section 311.5 Placards is not adopted, Added 8 308.1.4,Open-flame cooking Administrative-Not a building code. X devices,Amended 9 324,Development on or near Administrative-Not a building code X land containing or emitting toxic,combustible or flammable liquids,gases or vapors,Added 10 325,Parade Floats,Added Administrative-Not a building code X Cha pi ter 5 Fire Service Features 11 503.1.1,Building and facilities Administrative-Not a building code X 12 503.2,Specifications Administrative-Not a building code X Page 4 of 8 EXHIBIT#2-EXPRESS FINDINGS m5 o 1E E l m H EE '°' t2 'e 2 Si c'R d 1 di _ i uJ = u. _ t Amendment Type A— B— C- Amend Added # Section Climatic Geologic Topographical 13 503.2.1,Dimensions Administrative-Not a building code X 14 503.2.3,Surface Administrative.-Not a building code X 15 503.2.4,Turning radius Administrative-Not a building code X 16 503.2.5,Dead ends Administrative-Not a building coda X 17 503.3,Markings Administrative—Not a building coda X 18 503.6,Security gates Administrative-Not a building code X 19 505.1,Address identification Administrative-Not a building code X 20 506.1,Where required Administrative-Not a building code X 21 507.1,Required water supply Administrative-Not a building coda X 22 507.5,Fire hydrant systems Administrative-Not a building code X 23 507.5.7,Fire hydrant supply Administrative-Not a building code X connections,Added Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems 24 901.6.3,Records Administrative-Not a building code X 25 901.7,Systems out of service Administrative-Not a building coda X 26 901.11,Nuisance alarms, Administrative-Not a building code X Added 27 903.2,Where required X X X X X X 28 903.2.4,Group F X X X X X X 29 903.3.5.3,Hydraulic X X X X X X calculations margin,Added 30 903.4,Sprinkler system X X X X X X supervision and alarms 31 914.6.1,Automatic sprinkler X X X X X X system 32 916.12,Notification devices, X X X X X X Added Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings 33 11103.5,Sprinkler system I X I X I X l X I I X I I X I Page 5 of 8 • EXHIBIT#2-EXPRESS FINDINGS {Q 'Q N G u• V C. amV . y 9 =_ 2 Amendment Type A— B- C- Amend Added # Section Climatic Geologic Topographical 34 1103.5.6,Tenant X X X X X X improvements,Added 35 1103.7,Fire alarm systems X X X X X X 36 1103.7.10,Tenant X X X X X X improvements,Added Chapter 23 Motor Fuel Repair Garage 37 2306.2.3,Above-ground tanks X X X located outdoors,above grade 38 2306.2.4.1,Tank capacity limits X X 39 2306.2.4.2,Fleet vehicle motor X X X fuel-dispensing facilities 40 2306.2.6,Special enclosures X X X Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition 41 3311.1,Required access X X X X X X 42 3313.1,When required X 43 3314.1,Where required X X X X X X 44 3314.1.1,Function during X X X X X X construction,Added 45 3319,Owners responsibility, X Added Cha ter 50 Hazardous Materials—General Provisions 46 5003.3.1.4.Responsibility for X X X cleanup Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids 47 5704.2.9.6.1,Locations where X X X above-ground tanks are prohibited 48 5704.2.13.1.4,Tanks X X abandoned in place Page 6of8 , • • EXHIBIT#2-EXPRESS FINDINGS E al . ill 174 v N C,Nu rn o �Egg E men . @E m do 2 ° a3 D o RI .Su gi w c a V S IL E v.0 Cr)t Amendment Type A— B— C- Amend Added # Section Climatic Geologic Topographical 49 5706.2.4.4,Locations where X X above-ground tanks are prohibited 50 5706.3,Well drilling,operating, X X and abandonment. Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryo enic Fluid 51 5801.1.1,Methane soil gas, X X Added 52 5806.2,limitations X X X Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases 53 16104.2,Limitations I I I I I I I X I X I X I Chapter 80 Reference Standards NFPA 13-22 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler S stems,as amended 54 NFPA 13—16.12.3.3 X X X X X NFPA 13—7.7.3 X X X X X NFPA 13—23.1.3(24) X X X ° X X NFPA 13D-22 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes,as amended 55 NFPAI3D-5.1.1.2 X X X X X NFPA 13D-7.1.2 X X X X X NFPA 13D-7.3,4 X X X X X NFPA 13D-7.6 X X X X X Reserved NFPA 13R 22 56 I NFPA 13R-6.16.1 I X IXI X I I I I X I I X NFPA 14-19 Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems,as amended 57 I NFPA 14-6.4.5.4.1 I X IXI I I I I X I X I x NFPA 24-19 Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances as amended I 58 NFPA 24-5.9.1.2 X X X X X NFPA 24-5.9.1.2.1Added X X _ X X X NFPA 24-6.2.1.3,Added X X X X X Page 7 of 8 EXHIBIT#2-EXPRESS FINDINGS d$ Cr 0 � ro SE EE 10E ° _ Amendment Type A— 8— C- Amend Added # Section Climatic Geologic Topographical NFPA 24-6.3.3,Added X X X X X NFPA 24-10.1.1.3.2,Added X X NFPA 24-10.4.1.1 X X NFPA 24-10.4.1.4,Added X X NFPA 24-10.4.3.1 X X NFPA 72-22 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code,as amended 59 I NFPA 72-142.2.3.2 1X IX IXI X IX I X X I X I X Appendix E Hazard Categories 60 Adopt entire 2021 IFC X X appendix not adopted by State, no local amendments,Added Appendix F Hazard Ranking 61 Adopt entire 2021 IFC X X appendix not adopted by State. no local amendments,Added Appendix G Cryogenic Fluids—Weight and Volume Equivalents 62 Adopt entire 2021 IFC X X appendix not adopted by State, no local amendments,Added Appendix H Hazardous Materials Management Plan(HMMP)and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement(HMIS) 63 Adopt entire 2021 IFC X X appendix not adopted by State, no local amendments,Added Page Bof8 IP CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2000 Main Street Phone: (714) 536-5411 California 92648 www.huntingtonbeachca.gov April 25, 2023 California Buildings Standards Commission 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Dear California Building Standards Commission: The City of Huntington Beach received notification from CBSC staff that there were some discrepancies associated with the ordinances filed per Title 24 local amendment procedures. The City determined these to be non-substantial and makes the following editorial changes to meet the requirements of the CBSC. Ordinance 4270 City of Huntington Beach Ordinance Number 4270 adopted the California Building Standards Code, amending Title 17 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. This letter is to correct three clerical errors in the Express Findings Table. Although all amendments were accurately included in the body of the ordinance, three clerical corrections made to the Express Findings Table are listed below. 1) Residential Code Building Security Chapter number corrected to reflect Chapter 45 2) Include Existing Electrical Code Amendment Section 690.13(A) Findings (A-1, A-2, A-3, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-7) 3) Include Existing Green Building Standards Code Compliance with CALGreen Recycling Requirements Findings (D-1) The ordinance will not be affected or change in any other manner. The attached Express Findings Table reflects the clerical corrections made to accurately match the written body of the ordinance. Ordinance 4268 City of Huntington Beach Ordinance Number 4268, and Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 17.56 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Adopting the California Fire Code and Repealing Ordinance No. 4189, had four appendices (E, F, G, and H) that were identified to be adopted but did not have findings indicated. The findings have now been updated and the Express Finding Table is attached. Please accept these clarifications to City of Huntington Beach Ordinance Number 4270 and 4268. If you have further questions, please contact Jasmine Daley, Building Official, (714) 536-5555 or Janice Van Mullem, Fire Marshal, (714) 536-5565. Sinc rely, Jasmine Daley Building Official •)\ UAW. \flak W Janice Van Mullem Fire Marshal Cc: Michael Gates, City Attorney Robin Estanislau,City Clerk Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development Scott M Haberle, Fire Chief Express Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 1 of 7 EXHIBIT #2: EXPRESS FINDINGS 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 local conditions. The basis of conditions are described in the Administrative Draft, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) (2022). The following conditions will be considered as justification for all amendments proposed. Justification A: Climatic Severe Weather Medium Drought High Flood Medium Justification B: Geological Coastal hazards Medium Dam failure Medium Methane Caused Hazards Medium Seismic hazards High Justification C: Topographical Human hazards Medium 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). High wind/windstorm events are predicted to continue to occur, and there is also the possibility of tornado and waterspout; the last tornado reported was in January 2010 with EF rating of F1 creating $500,000 in property damage). 2. The local climate is currently in a drought condition. Most of Orange County, including Huntington Beach, are experiencing D2 (Severe Draught Conditions). All indications are that these hazards will continue. 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 Express'Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 2.of 7 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 until it terminates in the ocean at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach border. The river is contained in a man- made channel. Heavy, rainfall and urban runoff has potential to cause flooding in the flood plain due to the river and/or its tributaries. Despite flood control measure, flooding is Huntington Beach.is expected to continue and the city remains vulnerable to larger flood events. 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. As a result, soils in many parts of the city may contain elevated levels of methane gas. Two areas of Huntington Beach are designated as "methane districts" by the City, where there is known elevated levels.of methane-containing soils. 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 Administrative Draft, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) (2022), 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. Express Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 3.of 7 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 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.ofwater 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, 1.7958.5 and 1.7958.7. 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 Express Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 4 of 7 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. Chapter / Amendment y Section 1 History Summar Findings HBMC 17.04— BUILDING CODE [A] 103.1 Existing Creation of Enforcement Agency Administrative (amended by changing division D-1 name to Department of Community Development Building Division ) [A] 105.2 Existing Work Exempt from Permit D-1, B-1 [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 Existing Construction Documents - Building Administrative Security D-2 [A] 107.2.1.2 Existing Construction Documents - Methane D-1, B-2 Overlay District [A] 107.2.9 Existing Construction Documents - Soils D-1, B-1, B-2, Report B-3 [A] 109 Existing Fees Administrative D-1 [A] 113.1 Existing Board of Appeals Administrative (clarification) D-1 901.1 Existing Fire Protection System — Scope A-2, B-6 (referencing HB Fire Code) 1505.1 Existing Minimum Roof Covering A-1, A-2, B-1, (Clarifying Class "B" minimum roof B-6, B-7 covering) 1505.1.3 Existing Roof Covering Within all Other A-1, A-2, B-1, Areas B-6, B-7 (Clarifying Class "B" minimum roof covering) Chapter 45 Existing Building Security Administrative D-2 Chapter 55 Existing Methane District Regulations B-2 HBMC 17.07 — RESIDENTIAL CODE R103.1 Existing Creation of Enforcement Agency Administrative (amended by changing division D-1 name to Department of Community Development Building Division) R105.2 Existing Work Exempt from Permit D-1, B-1 Express Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 6 of 7 R105.3.1.1 Existing Determination of substantially D,1, A-3, B-4, improved or substantially damaged B-5 existing buildings in flood hazard areas (Section deleted since this section has to meet with the Floodplain Overlay District requirements of the Zoning.Code) R105.3.2 Existing Time Limitation of Application Administrative D-1 R105.5 Existing Expiration .Administrative D-1 R106.1.6 Existing. Construction:Documents - Building Administrative Security D-2. R106..1.7 Existing Construction Documents- Methane D=1, B-2 Overlay District R1.06.1.8 Existing Construction Documents- Soils D-1, B-1,'B-2, Report B-3 R108 Existing Fees Administrative .. D-1 R112.1 :Existing; Board of Appeals Administrative D-1 R301..1.3.2 Existing Engineered Design B-1 Table Existing Climatic.and Geographic Design. B-1. R301.2(1). Criteria and Manual J Design •Criteria completed for Huntington Beach. Table Existing :Completed Table for the.Flood A-3, B-4,.B-5 R301.2(1.) Hazard areas based,on the Footnote g Floodplain Overlay 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 A72, B=6 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems (amended to reference HB Fire Code) R322.1 Existing Flood=Resistant Construction A-3, B-4, B-5 (amended to included the Floodplain. Overlay District and Local Coastal Program) R902 Existing Roof Fire Classification A-1, A-2, B-1, (amended to coordinate with.the B-6,.B-7 Building:Code for requirements) Express Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 6 of 7 Chapter 45 Existing Building Security Administrative (amended to reference to the D-2 Building Code for requirements) Chapter 55 Existing Methane District Regulations B-2 (amended to clarify that this section is also applicable to residential structures and referencing to the Building & Fire Codes). HBMC 17.40 — MECHANICAL CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) HBMC 17.44— PLUMBING CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) 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 —SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) 108 Existing Authority to Abate Administrative (amended by relocating to the D-1 appropriate Section) Chapter 2 Existing Definitions Administrative (amended by adding additional D-1 definitions) 301.2.4 Existing Fuel Gas Piping Administrative (amended to include Mechanical D-1 Code) 402.3 Existing Structural Design D-1, B-1 512.1 Existing Wastewater Disposal Administrative (added an exception for spas and D-1 hot tubs under 750 gallons) 803 Existing Barrier Requirements Administrative (amended to reference to the D-1 Building Code) HBMC 17.48— ELECTRICAL CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) Express Findings for Ordinance No. 4270 Page 7 of 7 250.52(A)(5) Existing Grounding Electrodes D-1, B-1, B-2, B-3 690.13(A) Existing Location of Disconnect A-1, A-2, A-3, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-7 HBMC 17.51 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) HBMC 17.52— GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE Chapter 1 Existing Compliance with CALGreen Administrative Recycling Requirements D-1 HBMC 17.60 - SOLAR, ENERGY AND HYDRONICS AND GEOTHERMAL CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) Chapter 10 Existing Electrical Administrative (amended to reference Huntington D-1 Beach Electrical Code) EXHIBIT #2 - EXPRESS FINDINGS The City of Huntington Beach is aware that due to climatic, geological and topographical conditions, there is potential for disasters and major fires within the City. The applicable finding for each amendment, addition, or deletion from the Title 24, Part 9, California Fire Code (CFC), is defined herein. The basis of conditions are described in the Administrative Draft, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) (2022). The following conditions will be considered as justification for all amendments proposed. Hazard Threat Level i Justification A: Climatic Severe Weather Medium Drought High Flood Medium Justification B: Geological Coastal hazards Medium Dam failure Medium Methane Caused Hazards Medium Seismic hazards _w Hi,h Justification C: Topographical Human hazards Medium Justification A: Climatic The amendment is justified based on the local climatic condition. Severe Weather • 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). High wind/windstorm events are predicted to continue to occur, and there is also the possibility of tornado and waterspout; the last tornado reported was in January 2010 with EF rating of F1 creating $500,000 in property damage). Drought • The local climate is currently in a drought condition. Most of Orange County, including Huntington Beach, are experiencing D2 (Severe Draught Conditions). All indications are that these hazards will continue. 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. Page 1 of 8 EXHIBIT#2 - EXPRESS FINDINGS Flood • 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 until it terminates in the ocean at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach border. The.river is contained in a man-made channel.. Heavy/rainfall and urban_runoff has potential to cause flooding in the flood plain due to the river and/or its.tributaries. Despite flood-control measure, flooding is Huntington Beach is expected to continue and the city.remains vulnerable to larger flood events. Justification B:.Geological, The amendment_is justified based-on the local geological condition. "Coastal hazards • According to:.the Administrative Draft, Local Hazard;Mitigation Plan.(LHMP) (2022)'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. Dam Failure • 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 darn could cause damage in Huntington Beach. The primary-threat.to Huntington.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. Methane-caused hazards • Much of the City is deemed to be a methane district due to the natural detritus of organic.matter in the Huntington;Beach Oil Field, which was first discovered in 1920. As a result, soils in.may parts of the city may contain elevated levels of methane gas. Two areas of Huntington.Beach are designated as "methane. districts" by the City, where there is known elevated levels of methane-containing soils. This hazard presents a unique threat to the City and'has the potential to cause fire, o'r environmental emergencies. Page 2 of 8 EXHIBIT#2-EXPRESS FINDINGS Seismic hazards • The City of Huntington Beach is located man 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.. Justification C: Topographical The amendment is justified,based on the local_topographical condition. Human-caused hazards includeterrorism and-hazardous materials releases. In addition; the population density, traffic congestion,.road.design and the impacts ofthe coastline on emergency response.are considered: 1.. The City has.a.population of 198,711.:(11S_Census 2020) people in 27:square miles. The:daytime population increases.significantly.in the.summer due.to:beach . related activities;.the City hosts more.than1.6 million beach visitors each.year. 2. Heavy traffic.is common on the.City.streets and roadways. There are two_state highways (Beach Boulevard with 94,000 vehicles/day and Pacific Coast Highway with 43,000.vehicles/day) and a.major freeway (1-40.5 with 250,0.00 vehicles/day) routed through the City.. 3.. Thereare also numerous narrow alleys and cul-de-sacs present. The ability.for fire.apparatus access is critical for timely emergency response. The regulation of these access routes:is necessary-to'help.proVide:reasOnable response times. 4. The-southeast border of the cityls the Pacific Ocean, which:prevents mutual aid responses from 113.of the perimeter of-the city. Page 3 of 8 EXHIBIT#2-EXPRESS FINDINGS 01 L VI c Vl _1 l9 11 ill ii � 43 c IL °x °LL chi 11 21 Amendment Type A— B— C- Amend Added # Section Climatic Geologic Topographical Chapter 1 Scope and Administration 1 Adopt IFC Chapter 1 sections Administrative-Not a building code X not adopted by CA,except Section 107.3,Permit Valuation,Added 2 101.1,Title Administrative-Not a building code X 3 102.7,Referenced codes and Administrative-Not a building code X standards 4 105.5.45,Repair garage and Administrative-Not a building code X motor fuel-dispensing facilities 5 105.6.25,Methane mitigation Administrative-Not a building code X systems,Added 6 112.4,Violation penalties Administrative-Not a building code X Chapter 3 General Requirements 7 Adopt IFC Chapter 3 sections Administrative-Not a building code. X not adopted by CA with local amendments,except Section 311.5 Placards is not adopted, Added 8 308.1.4,Open-flame cooking Administrative-Not a building code. X devices,Amended 9 324,Development on or near Administrative-Not a building code X land containing or emitting toxic,combustible or flammable liquids,gases or vapors,Added 10 325,Parade Floats,Added Administrative-Not a building code X Chapter 6 Fire Service Features 11 503.1.1,Building and facilities Administrative-Not a building code X 12 503.2,Specifications Administrative-Not a building code X Page 4 of 8 EXHIBIT#2-EXPRESS FINDINGS 11 rn v 02 Et mii Ef e ift Amendment Type A— B— C- Amend Added # Section Climatic Geologic Topographical 13 503.2.1,Dimensions Administrative-Not a building code X 14 503.2.3,Surface Administrative-Not a building code X 15 503.2.4,Turning radius Administrative-Not a building code X 16 503.2.5,Dead ends Administrative-Not a building code X 17 503.3,Markings Administrative—Not a building coda X 18 503.6,Security gates Administrative-Not a building code X 19 505.1,Address identification Administrative-Not a building code X 20 506.1,Where required Administrative-Not a building code X 21 507.1,Required water supply Administrative-Not a building code X 22 507.5,Fire hydrant systems Administrative-Not a building code X 23 507.5.7,Fire hydrant supply Administrative-Not a building code X connections,Added Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems 24 901.6.3,Records Administrative-Not a building code X 25 901.7,Systems out of service Administrative-Not a building code X 26 901.11,Nuisance alarms, Administrative-Not a building code X Added 27 903.2,Where required X X X X X X 28 903.2.4,Group F X X X X X X 29 903.3.5.3,Hydraulic X X X X X X calculations margin,Added 30 903.4,Sprinkler system X X X X X X supervision and alarms 31 914.6.1,Automatic sprinkler X X X X X X system 32 916.12,Notification devices, X X X X X X Added Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings 33 11103.5,Sprinkler system I X I X ► X 1 X I I X 1 I X I Page 5 of 8 EXHIBIT#2-EXPRESS FINDINGS (I) ` LL V C IL v =t ° _ `�t Amendment Type A— B— C- Amend Added # Section Climatic Geologic Topographical 34 1103.5.6,Tenant X X X X X X improvements,Added 35 1103.7,Fire alarm systems X X X X X X 36 1103.7.10,Tenant X X X X X X improvements,Added Chapter 23 Motor Fuel Repair Garage 37 2306.2.3,Above-ground tanks X X X located outdoors,above grade 38 2306.2.4.1,Tank capacity limits X X 39 2306.2.4.2,Fleet vehicle motor X X X fuel-dispensing facilities 40 2306.2.6,Special enclosures X X X Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition 41 3311.1,Required access X X X X X X 42 3313.1,When required X 43 3314.1,Where required X X X X X X 44 3314.1.1,Function during X X X X X X construction,Added 45 3319,Owners responsibility, X Added Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials—General Provisions 46 1 5003.3.1.4,Responsibility for X X X cleanup Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids 47 5704.2.9.6.1,Locations where X X X above-ground tanks are prohibited 48 5704.2.13.1.4,Tanks X X abandoned in place Page 6 of 8 EXHIBIT#2-EXPRESS FINDINGS 1i m 'i 1Eg e5 Ili i ii Amendment Type A— B— C- Amend Added # Section Climatic Geologic Topographical 49 5706.2.4.4,Locations where X X above-ground tanks are prohibited 50 5706.3,Well drilling,operating, X X and abandonment. Cha'ter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluid 51 5801.1.1,Methane soil gas, X X Added , 52 5806.2,Limitations X X X Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases 53 16104.2,Limitations I I I I I I I X I X I X I Chapter 80 Reference Standards NFPA 13-22 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler S stems,as amended 54 NFPA 13—16.12.3.3 X X X X X NFPA 13-7.7.3 X X X X X NFPA 13—23.1.3(24) X X X X X NFPA 13D-22 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes,as amended 55 NFPA 13D-5.1.1.2 X X X X X NFPA 13D-7.1.2 X X X X X NFPA 13D-7.3.4 X X X X X NFPA 13D-7.6 X X X X X Reserved NFPA 13R-22 56 I NFPA 13R-6.16.1 I X IXIXI I I I X I I X I NFPA 14-19 Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems,as amended 57 I NFPA 14-6.4.5.4.1 I X IXI I I I I X I X I X 1 NFPA 24-19 Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances,as amended 58 NFPA 24-5.9.1.2 X X X X X NFPA 24-5.9.1.2.1Added X X X X X NFPA 24-6.2.1.3,Added X X X X X Page 7 of 8 EXHIBIT#2-EXPRESS FINDINGS q>vt jyv E ° i A? Vl ` ° °1Li31 3 g 2 ° _ _ Amendment Type A— B— C Amend Added # Section Climatic Geologic Topographical NFPA 24-6.3.3,Added X X I I X X X NFPA 24-10.1.1.3.2,Added X X NFPA 24-10.4.1.1 X X NFPA 24-10.4.1.4,Added X X NFPA 24-10.4.3.1 X X NFPA 72-22 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code,as amended 59 I NFPA 72-14.2.2.3.2 1 X IX IX I X I X I X I X I X I X I Appendix E Hazard Categories 80 Adopt entire 2021 IFC X X appendix not adopted by Stale, no local amendments,Added Appendix F Hazard Ranking 61 Adopt entire 2021 IFC X X appendix not adopted by State, no local amendments,Added Appendix G Cryogenic Fluids—Weight and Volume Equivalents 62 Adopt entire 2021 IFC X X appendix not adopted by State, no local amendments,Added Appendix H Hazardous Materials Mana ement Plan(HMMP)and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement(HMIS) 63 Adopt entire 2021 IFC X X appendix not adopted by Slate, no local amendments,Added Page 8 of 8 /ViPRDVED b-o (cue-Esc-vr) ��NTiNGro�, 2000 Main Street, oFr Huntington Beach,CA 92648 City of Huntington Beach y�FCOUNTV C ��oe File #: 22-908 MEETING DATE: 11/15/2022 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager VIA: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development PREPARED BY: Jasmine Daley, Building Manager Subject: Adopt Ordinance No. 4270 adopting the 2022 Model California Construction Codes. Approved for Introduction October 18, 2022 -Vote: 6-0-1 Peterson Absent Statement of Issue: The State's Health and Safety Code requires local governments to adopt the most recent editions of the model codes related to construction. The construction codes include: the California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, Existing Building, Green Building Standards, Referenced Standards, Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code, and the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code. City Council approval is requested to approve Ordinance No. 4270 (Attachment No.1). If approved, the most recent editions of the California construction codes with the applicable amendments will become effective January 1, 2023 as required by State law. Financial Impact: The adoption of the proposed Codes will not have any fiscal impact on the City's budget. Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 4270, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Title 17 - Buildings and Construction of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Adopting the California Building Standards Code and Repealing Ordinance No. 4190." Alternative Action(s): Do not adopt Ordinance No. 4270 of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. The 2022 CA Codes will automatically be in effect on January 1, 2023 without City amendments. Analysis: Construction codes that regulate the health and safety of the structures in Huntington Beach are published every three years to keep up with current design technology and construction materials. City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 3 Printed on 11/9/2022 power'Legrstar' File #: 22-908 MEETING DATE: 11/15/2022 The California Building Standards Commission is charged with approving and publishing the State Codes under Title 24. The 2022 editions of the California Building, Green Building Standards, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes were published on July 1, 2022. In accordance with Section 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, the City is mandated to enforce the codes starting on January 1, 2023. The construction codes proposed for adoption by reference with amendments include the following: 2022 California Administrative Code (Part 1) 2022 California Building Code (Part 2) 2022 California Residential Code (Part 2.5) 2022 California Electrical Code (Part 3) 2022 California Mechanical Code (Part 4) 2022 California Plumbing Code (Part 5) 2022 California Energy Code (Part 6) 2022 California Historical Building Code (Part 8) 2022 California Existing Building Code (Part 10) 2022 California Green Building Standards Code (Part 11) 2022 California Referenced Standards Code (Part 12) 2021 Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code 2021 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Official adoption of the codes by reference allows the City of Huntington Beach to amend the codes for administrative purposes and for special conditions and hazards that do not exist in all jurisdictions, if necessary. The specific findings (Attachment No. 1) are also required to be adopted since the State requires cities to justify that the amendments are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographic conditions. If the codes are not adopted, they will become law by default without amendments. Huntington Beach has certain climatic and geological conditions that need to be mitigated to prevent certain hazards from occurring. Climatic conditions include Santa Ana winds and dry climatic conditions that could result in fires. Local amendments include fire prevention systems and clarifying the minimum requirements for roof covering to mitigate fire hazards. Geological conditions include seismic activity, methane district, and corrosive soils. Examples of local amendments to mitigate such hazards include requiring soils and methane reports as part of Construction Documents and fire prevention systems. All other local amendments are administrative in nature. The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code are not mandated by the State. However, new editions are proposed to be adopted to reflect changes and to stay current with industry standards. City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 3 Printed on 11/9/2022 power Leglstar ' File #: 22-908 MEETING DATE: 11/15/2022 Ordinance No. 4270 with express findings incorporates amendments to reflect the City's local conditions, and the remainder of the proposed amendments are administrative or procedural in nature. The proposed amendments are consistent with the Orange County Code Uniformity Group and have the support of the Orange County Building Industry Association. Environmental Status: The project involves adoption of an ordinance to incorporate the California Building Code update into the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. The project is exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The project is also exempt pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4501, which supplements the CEQA Guidelines Section 15320, Class 20, and states that projects involving "adoption of ordinances (except zoning) which establish or amend procedures for reviewing an activity or which require subsequent discretionary action which is subject to CEQA..." are exempt. Strategic Plan Goal: Financial Sustainability, Public Safety or Other Attachment(s): 1. Ordinance No. 4270 (Includes Express Findings) 2. PowerPoint Presentation City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 3 Printed on 11/9/2022 powe,efiE Legrstar' ORDINANCE NO. 4270 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING TITLE 17—BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 4190 WHEREAS, Sections 17922 AND 18395 of the California Health and Safety Code permits the City to make changes or modifications to the California Building Standards Code as such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographical conditions; and The Director of Community Development and Building Official has recommended that the California Building Standards Code be adopted with certain changes or modifications which are necessary to meet local climatic, geographical or topographical conditions. The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby find and ordain as follows: SECTION 1. That the Ordinance No. 4190 of the City of Huntington Beach entitled Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Title 17 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Adopting the California Building Standards Code and all other ordinances or parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 2. Findings. The following findings are hereby adopted in support of Chapter 17.56 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code: The City of Huntington Beach is aware that due to climatic, geological and topographical conditions, there is potential for disasters and major fires within the City. The basis of conditions are found in the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) (2022). The following conditions will be considered: Hazard Threat Level Justification A Climatic Severe Weather Medium Drought High Flood Medium j Justification B: Geological Coastal hazards Medium Dam failure Medium Methane Caused Hazards Medium Seismic hazards High Justification C: Topographical Human hazards Medium ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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). High wind/windstorm events are predicted to continue to occur, and there is also the possibility of tornado and waterspout; the last tornado reported was in January 2010 with EF rating of F1 creating $500,000 in property damage). 2. The local climate is currently in a drought condition. Most of Orange County, including Huntington Beach, are experiencing D2 (Severe Draught Conditions). All indications are that these hazards will continue. 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 until it terminates in the ocean at the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach border. The river is contained in a man-made channel. Heavy rainfall and urban runoff has potential to cause flooding in the flood plain due to the river and/or its tributaries. Despite flood control measure, flooding is Huntington Beach is expected to continue and the city remains vulnerable to larger flood events. 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". 22-11782/292392 2 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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. As a result, soils in many parts of the city may contain elevated levels of methane gas. Two areas of Huntington Beach are designated as "methane districts" by the City, where there is known elevated levels of methane-containing soils. 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 Administrative Draft, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) (2022), 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 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 22-11782/292392 3 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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. Chapter/ Amendment Section History Summary Findings HBMC 17.04—BUILDING CODE [A] 103.1 Existing Creation of Enforcement Agency Administrative (amended by changing division name to D-1 Department of Community Development Building Division) [A] 105.2 Existing Work Exempt from Permit D-1, B-1 [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 Existing Construction Documents -Building Administrative Security D-2 [A] 107.2.1.2 Existing Construction Documents - Methane D-1, B-2 Overlay District [A] 107.2.9 Existing Construction Documents - Soils Report D-1, B-1, B-2, B-3 [A] 109 Existing Fees Administrative D-1 [A] 113.1 Existing Board of Appeals Administrative (clarification) D-1 901.1 Existing Fire Protection System— Scope A-2, B-6 (referencing HB Fire Code) 1505.1 Existing Minimum Roof Covering A-1, A-2, B-1, (Clarifying Class"B"minimum roof B-6, B-7 covering) 22-11782/292392 4 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 1505.1.3 Existing Roof Covering Within all Other Areas A-1, A-2, B-1, (Clarifying Class "B"minimum roof B-6, B-7 covering) Chapter 36 Existing Building Security Administrative D-2 Chapter 55 Existing Methane District Regulations B-2 HBMC 17.07—RESIDENTIAL CODE R103.1 Existing Creation of Enforcement Agency Administrative (amended by changing division name to D-1 Department 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 D-1, A-3, B-4, or substantially damaged existing B-5 buildings in flood hazard areas (Section deleted since this section has to meet with the Floodplain Overlay District requirements of the Zoning Code) R105.3.2 Existing Time Limitation of Application Administrative D-1 R105.5 Existing Expiration Administrative D-1 R106.1.6 Existing Construction Documents - Building Administrative Security D-2 R106.1.7 Existing Construction Documents - Methane D-1, B-2 Overlay District R106.1.8 Existing Construction Documents - Soils Report D-1, B-1, B-2, B-3 R108 Existing Fees Administrative D-1 R112.1 Existing Board of Appeals Administrative D-1 R301.1.3.2 Existing Engineered Design B-1 Table Existing Climatic and Geographic Design B-1 R301.2(1) Criteria and Manual J Design Criteria completed for Huntington Beach Table Existing Completed Table for the Flood Hazard A-3, B-4, B-5 R301.2(1) areas based on the Floodplain Overlay Footnote g 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 A-2, B-6 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems (amended to reference HB Fire Code) 22-11782/292392 5 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 R322.1 Existing Flood-Resistant Construction (amended A-3, B-4, B-5 to included the Floodplain Overlay District and Local Coastal Program) R902 Existing Roof Fire Classification A-1, A-2, B-1, (amended to coordinate with the B-6, B-7 Building Code for requirements) Chapter 36 Existing Building Security Administrative (amended to reference to the Building D-2 Code for requirements) Chapter 55 Existing Methane District Regulations (amended B-2 to clarify that this section is also applicable to residential structures and referencing to the Building & Fire Codes). HBMC 17.40—MECHANICAL CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) HBMC 17.44—PLUMBING CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) 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-SWIMMING POOL,SPA AND HOT TUB CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) 108 Existing Authority to Abate Administrative (amended by relocating to the D-1 appropriate Section) Chapter 2 Existing Definitions Administrative (amended by adding additional D-1 definitions) 301.2.4 Existing Fuel Gas Piping Administrative (amended to include Mechanical Code) D-1 402.3 Existing Structural Design D-1, B-1 512.1 Existing Wastewater Disposal Administrative (added an exception for spas and hot D-1 tubs under 750 gallons) 803 Existing Barrier Requirements Administrative (amended to reference to the Building D-1 Code) HBMC 17.48—ELECTRICAL CODE 22-11782/292392 6 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) 250.52(A)(5) Existing Grounding Electrodes D-1, B-1, B-2, B-3 HBMC 17.51-EXISTING BUILDING CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) HBMC 17.60 - SOLAR,ENERGY AND HYDRONICS AND GEOTHERMAL CODE Chapter 1 Existing Administration Administrative (amended to reference the Building D-1 Code) Chapter 10 Existing Electrical Administrative (amended to reference Huntington D-1 Beach Electrical Code) SECTION 3. The findings shall not be codified. SECTION 4. Title 17 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety and replaced as follows. 17.02.010 Adoption The 2022 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 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 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 thereto shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach. (4190-12/19) HBMC Chapter 17.04—Building Code 17.04.010 Adoption The 2022 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, and the whole thereof, and all national codes and standards referenced therein(codified in Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of 22-11782/292392 7 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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 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 thereto shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach. 17.04.020 CBC Section [A] 101.1—Amended CBC Chapter 1, Section [A] 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of Huntington Beach, may be cited as such, and hereinafter referred to as "this code." 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 agency 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 Chapter 1, Subsection [A] 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 Building Official shall not grant modifications to any provision required in flood hazard areas unless a determination has been made in accordance with the Floodplain Overlay District portion of the Huntington Beach Zoning Code Chapter 222. 22-11782/292392 8 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 17.04.050 CBC Chapter 1, Section [A] 105.2 Work Exempt From Permit—Amended Section [A] 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit is amended to read in its entirety as follows: [A] 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 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: 1. 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 fences not over 42 inches in height above lowest adjacent grade and all other fences not exceeding 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 Department, guard system or pool barrier system are required to have permits. 3. Oil derricks and tanks. 4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet 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. 22-11782/292392 9 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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 5 feet 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 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 approval 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. 22-11782/292392 10 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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. 22-11782/292392 11 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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. 17.04.060 CBC Chapter 1, Division It, Section [A] 105.3.2 Time Limitation of Application—Amended CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 105.3.2 Time Limitation of Application is amended in its entirety as follows: [A] 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. 22-11782/292392 12 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 17.04.070 CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 105.5 Expiration—Amended CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 105.5 Expiration is amended in its entirely as follows: [A] 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 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 therefor 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. 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 [A] 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: [A] 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 Section 17.04.170 and with the Huntington Beach Fire Code. 17.04.100 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] 107.2.9 is added to read in its entirely as follows: 22-11782/292392 13 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 [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 prepared by a professional engineer licensed by the State to prepare such reports. The Building Official may waive this requirement if he/she finds that the scope of work applied for does not necessitate a soil report. 17.04.110 CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 109 Fees—Amended CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 109 Fees amended in its entirely as follows: [A] 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. [A] 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. [A] 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. [A] 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. [A] 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. [A] 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. [A] 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. [A] 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 22-11782/292392 14 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law. [A] 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. 17.04.120 CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 113.1 Board of Appeals general—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 hereby 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. 17.04.140 CBC Chapter 15, Table 1505.1—Amended CBC Chapter 15, Table 1505.1in Subsection 1505.1 of Section 1505 is hereby amended to read as follows: TABLE 1505.1a MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB B B B B B B B B B For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2. 22-11782/292392 15 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A. 17.04.150 CBC Chapter 15 Subsection 1505.1.3 —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 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B. 17.04.160 Chapter 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. "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 22-11782/292392 16 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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. 1. 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. 22-11782/292392 17 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 6. Doorstops on wooden jambs for in-swinging doors shall be of one piece construction with the jamb or joined by a rabbet. 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. 17.04.170 Chapter 55 Methane District Regulations — Added a new Chapter The Building Code is hereby amended by adding thereto new Chapter 55 entitled "Methane District Regulations" to read as follows: 22-11782/292392 18 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 § 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. 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. 22-11.782/292392 19 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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. § 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 necessary by the Fire Chief to preclude potential hazards from fire or explosion from methane gas accumulations. 22-11782/292392 20 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 § 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. HBMC Chapter 17.07 — Residential Code 17.07.010 Adoption The 2022 California Residential Code, and whole thereof, and all national codes and standards referenced therein(codified in Part 2.5 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 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, 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. 17.07.020 CRC Section R101.1—Amended CRC Chapter 1, Section R101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings of Huntington Beach, may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this Code." 17.07.030 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R103.1 Enforcement Agency— 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 hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. 22-11782/292392 21 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 17.07.040 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R105.2 Work Exempt From Permit— Amended CRC 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: 1. 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 fences not over 42 inches in height above lowest adjacent grade and all other fences not exceeding 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 Department, guard system or pool barrier system are required to have permits. 3. Oil derricks and tanks. 4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet 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 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. 22-11782/292392 22 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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 5 feet 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. Any of the above items that are located in a Floodplain Overlay District, Environmentally Sensitive Area or subject to a discretionary Planning Division approval 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. 22-11782/292392 23 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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. 22-117 82/2923 92 24 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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 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. 17.07.050 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section RI05.3.1.1—Deleted CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R105.3.1.1, Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in flood hazard areas, is hereby deleted. 17.07.060 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R105.3.2 Time Limitation of Application—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. 22-11782/292392 25 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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. 17.07.070 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 authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance or after commencement of work if more than 180 days 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 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. 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. 17.07.080 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R106 Construction Documents— Added CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R106 Construction Documents a new Subsection R106.1.6 is added to read in its 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 Section 17.04.080. 17.07.090 CRC Chapter 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 Section 17.04.085 and with the Huntington Beach Fire Code. 22-11782/292392 26 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 17.07.100 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, 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 by a professional engineer licensed by the State to prepare such reports. The Building Official may waive this requirement if he/she finds that the scope of work applied for does not necessitate a soil report. 17.07.110 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, 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. 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 22-11782/292392 27 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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. 17.07.120 CRC Chapter 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 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 hereby 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. 17.07.130 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: 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 two stories in height or with basement.Notwithstanding other sections of law, the law establishing these provisions is found in Business and professions Code Sections 5537 and 6737.1. 22-117 82/2923 92 28 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 17.07.140 CRC Chapter 3, Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria—Amended TABLE R301.2(1) GR WIND DESIGN SEISMI SUBJECT TO OU C DAMAGE FROM WIN ICE AIR MEA ND TOPOG DESIG FRO TER BARRIER FLOO FREE N SN RAPHIC N ST TER DES UNDERLA D ZING ANN OW SPEED CATS WEATH LIN MITE IGN YMENT HAZA INDE UAL LOA d (mph) EFFECT GORY ERING a E c TEM REQUIRE RDS g X i TEM D Sk f DEP Pe D " Pj TH b Negligibl 12- Very HBMC Zero 95 No D2 or E e 24" Heav 43 No 17.07. 0 60 y 150 MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA Winte Altitude Indoor Design Heating r Correcti Design Temperat Temperat Latitu Heati Summer on Temperat ure ure Elevation de ng Cooling Factor ure Cooling Difference 40 34 41 80 1.00 70 75 Cooling Wind Wind Coincid Daily Winter Summer Temperat Veloci Veloci ent Wet Range Humidity Humidity ure ty ty Bulb Difference Heati Cooli ng ng 7 68 14 5 75 17.07.150 Amendment to Table R301.2(1) Footnote g Table R301.2(1) footnote g is amended to read as follows: Section Table R301.2(1) Footnote g. For the latest information regarding City's FIRM Maps for Flood Hazard Locations, City'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 City's Community Development Department) visit Flood Information section in the Community Development Home Page at: https://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/government/departments/planning/flo o d/index.cfm 22-117 82/2923 92 29 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 17.07.160 CRC Chapter 3, Section R313.1 Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems— Amended R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. 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 Fire Code Chapter 17.56. 17.07.170 CRC Chapter 3, Section R313.2 One- and Two-Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems—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. Exception: For additions and alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings, see Huntington Beach Fire Code Chapter 17.56. 17.07.180 CRC Section R322.1 Flood-Resistant Construction General—Amended Section R322.1 General is hereby 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 R301.2(1), and 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 Chapter 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. 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. (4190- 12/19) 17.07.200 Chapter 45 Building Security—Added 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 Section 17.04.160. 22-11782/292392 30 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 17.07.210 Methane District Regulations—Added The Residential Code is hereby amended by adding thereto new Chapter 55 entitled"Methane District Regulations"to read as follows: Projects in Methane District shall comply with Building Code Chapter 55 as amended in Section 17.04.170 and with the Huntington Beach Fire Code. HBMC Chapter 17.40 — Mechanical Code 17.40.010 Adoption The 2022 California Mechanical Code, and whole thereof, including Appendices A, B, and C, except 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 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 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. 17.40.020 Section 101.1—Amended CMC Chapter 1, Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. This document shall be known as the "Huntington Beach Mechanical Code," may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this Code." 17.40.025 Administration The administrative provisions shall be as provided for in the California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II, Scope And Administration as adopted pursuant to Chapter 17.04 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. HBMC Chapter 17.44 — Plumbing Code 17.44.010 Adoption The 2022 California Plumbing Code, and whole thereof, including Appendices except as hereinafter provided, but excluding Chapters 1, entitled"Administration" (codified in Part 5 of 22-11782/292392 31 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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 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. 17.44.020 Section 1.01.1—Amended CPC Chapter 1, Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. This document shall be known as the "Huntington Beach Plumbing Code,"may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this Code." 17.44.022 Administration The administrative provisions shall be as provided for in the California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II, Scope And Administration as adopted pursuant to Chapter 17.04 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. 17.44.040 Section 312.1—Amended Section 312.1 of Section 312 of CPC is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: 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. HBMC Chapter 17.46 — Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code 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 2021 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 22-11782/292392 32 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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. 17.46.020 Section 101.1—Amended 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, Spa, and Hot Tub Code of Huntington Beach, may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this Code." 17.46.030 Administration Except as amended below, the administrative provisions shall be as provided for in the California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II, Scope And Administration as adopted pursuant to Chapter 17.04 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. 17.46.040 Section 108—Added New Section 108 Authority to Abate is hereby added to read as follows: 108 Authority to abate. A. It shall be unlawful and is hereby declared to be a public nuisance for any person 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. 17.46.050 Chapter 2—Amended 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. 22-11782/292392 33 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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. 17.46.060 Subsection 301.2.4—Amended Chapter 3, Subsection 301.2.4 is amended to read as follows: 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. 17.46.070 Section 402.3—Amended 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 integration of the pool with other structural conditions. All swimming pool construction shall be in conformance with engineered design for expansive soils, unless a soils report by a registered engineer, approved by the building official, indicates otherwise. 17.46.080 Section 512.1—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 Section 803.0—Amended Section 803.0 Barrier Requirements is deleted in its entirety and replaced with Section 3109.2 of the California Building Code as amended by Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 17.04. HBMC Chapter 17.48.010 — Electrical Code 17.48.010 Adoption There is hereby adopted by the City Council by reference that certain code known as the 2022 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 22-11782/292392 34 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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. 17.48.020 Section 101.1—Amended CEC Chapter 1, Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. 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." 17.48.025 Administration The administrative provisions shall be as provided for in the California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II, Scope And Administration as adopted pursuant to Chapter 17.04 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. 17.48.040 Section 250.52(A)(5)—Amended 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. 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. 17.48.050 Section 690.13(A)—Amended Section 690.13(A) is hereby amended to read as follows: (A) Location. The means to disconnect a photovoltaic and electrical energy storage system shall be installed at a readily accessible location on the exterior of the building. A visible-open, lockable AC disconnect shall be located within three (3) feet of the meter, photovoltaic disconnect, or as required by the Building or Fire Code Official. 22-11782/2923 92 35 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 HBMC Chapter 17.49 - Energy Code 17.49.010 Adoption The 2022 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, 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 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 thereto shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach. HBMC Chapter 17.50.010 — Historical Building Code 17.50.010 Adoption The 2022 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 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 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 thereto shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach. HBMC Chapter 17.51.010 — Existing Building Code 17.51.010 Adoption The 2022 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, 22-11782/292392 36 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 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 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 thereto shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach. 17.51.020 Section 101.1—Amended Section [A] 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. 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 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 Chapter 17.04 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. HBMC Chapter 17.52 — Green Building Standards Code 17.52.010 Adoption The 2022 California Green Building 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 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 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 thereto shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach. 22-11782/292392 37 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 17.52.020 Compliance with CALGreen Recycling Requirements A. For projects covered by CALGreen, the applicants must, as a condition of the City's permit approval, comply with the following: 1. Where five or more multifamily dwelling units are constructed on a building site, provide readily accessible areas that serve occupants of all buildings on the site and are identified for the storage and collection of blue container and green container materials, consistent with the three-container collection program offered by the City, or comply with provision of adequate space for recycling for multifamily and commercial premises pursuant to Sections 4.408.1, 4.410.2, 5.408.1, and 5.410.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code, 24 CCR, Part 11 as amended, provided that the amended requirements are more stringent than the CALGreen requirements for adequate recycling space effective January 1, 2020. 2. New commercial construction or additions resulting in more than 30% of the floor area shall provide readily accessible areas identified for the storage and collection of blue container and green container materials, consistent with the three-container collection program offered by the City, or shall comply with provision of adequate space for recycling for multifamily and commercial premises pursuant to Sections 4.408.1, 4.410.2, 5.408.1, and 5.410.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code, 24 CCR, Part 11 as amended, provided amended requirements are more stringent than the CALGreen requirements for adequate recycling space effective January 1, 2020. 3. Comply with CALGreen requirements and applicable law related to management of construction and demolition debris (C&D), including diversion of organic waste in C&D from disposal. Comply with City's municipal code, and all written and published City policies and/or administrative guidelines regarding the collection, recycling, diversion, tracking, and/or reporting of C&D. B. Persons applying for a permit from the City for new construction and building additions and alternations shall comply with all required components of CALGreen, as amended, if its project is covered by the scope of CALGreen, as amended, July 1, 2019 and effective January 1, 2020, including: 1. Section 4.410.2 Recycling by Occupants Residential and Section 5.410.1 Recycling by Occupants Non-residential. 2. For organic waste commingled with construction and demolition debris, Section 4.408.1 Construction Waste Management Residential and Section 5.408.1 Construction Waste Management non-residential. 3. If, after the adoption of this chapter, Sections 4.408.1, 4.410.2, 5.408.1, and 5.410.1 of CALGreen are amended in a manner that requires the City to incorporate the requirements in an updated local ordinance, and the amended requirements are more stringent than those 22-11782/292392 38 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 required in this Section, the revised requirements of CALGreen Sections 4.408.1, 4.410.2, 5.408.1, and 5.410.1 shall be enforced. HBMC Chapter 17.53 — Referenced Standards Code 17.53.010 Adoption The 2022 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 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 thereto shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington Beach. HBMC Chapter 17.60 — Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code 17.60.010 Adoption There is hereby adopted by the City Council by reference that certain code known as the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code, compiled by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, being particularly the 2021 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. 17.60.020 Title—Amended This chapter shall be known as the "Huntington Beach Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code," may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this Code." 22-11782/292392 39 ORDINANCE NO. 4270 17.60.030 Administration—Amended The administrative provisions shall be as provided for in the California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II, Scope and Administration as adopted pursuant to Chapter 17.04 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. 17.60.040 Electrical—Amended Chapter 10 is amended to read as follows: Chapter 10. Electrical installations shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Huntington Beach Electrical Code. SECTION 5. References 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, 2019, shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained within the Huntington Beach Building Code, 2022. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2023. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the /5day of _ice _. , >12 fmk;APITTirrit II Mayor A ATTEST: APPROVED A. " O 'ORM: et:W-411141)444) Ci ' Clerk ity Attorney k/ VI W A D APP OVED: IN IATED A ROVED: City Mana r Director of Community Development 22-11782/292392 40 Ord. No. 4270 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 18,2022, and was again read to said City Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on November 15,2022, and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council. AYES: Peterson, Bolton,Posey,Delgleize,Moser,Kalmick NOES: None ABSENT: Carr 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 w the Orange County Register on November 24,2022. (pow, --(Arew4,44to In accordance with the City Charter of said City. Robin Estanislau, City Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California The Orange County Register 1920 Main St., Suite 225 Irvine, Ca 92614 714-796-7000 5190751 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CITY OF PROOF OF PUBLICATION CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT 2000 MAIN ST Legal No. 0011572343 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648-2763 OC Register PUBLISH:DATE: 11/242022 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH LEGAL NOTICE FILE NO. Repealing Ord No. 4190 ORDINANCE NO.4270 Adopted by the City Council on November 15,2022 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING TITLE 17- BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND REPEALING STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDINANCE NO.4190" SS. SYNOPSIS.: Ordinance No.4270 approved the most recent editions of the California construction codes. County of Orange The California Health and Safety Code mandates that every three years the building and construction codes be updated for all cities and counties throughout the State in order to adopt the code with local amendments. The most recent editions of the California construction codes with the applicable amendments will become effective January 1,2023,as required by law.. I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the COPIES OF THIS'ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITYCLERK'SOFFICE. County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and PASSED.AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held November 15,2022 by the following roll call vote: not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of The Orange County Register, a AYES:' Peterson,Bolton,Posey,Delgleize,Moser,Kalmick newspaper of general circulation, published in the city of NOES: None Santa Ana, County of Orange, and which newspaper has ABSENT; Carr been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by This ordinance is effective January'1,2023. the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of CITYOF HUNTINGTON BEACH California, under the date of November 19, 1905, Case No. 2000 MAIN STREET HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA:92648 A-21046, that the notice, of which the annexed is a true 714.536.5227 printed copy, has been published in each regular and ROBINESTANISLAU,CITYCLERK entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to wit: 11/24/2022 I certify(or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct: Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on Date: November 24, 2022. Signature r.LFi;2l.5l16 1 2000 Main Street, E{N 4 2 Huntington Beach, CA . q=',i 92648 o=. City of Huntington Beach , ,19,2,vt-) Poziita LDOA :7#014trige ,i 6-0-/ -,,COUNT1 rk,✓ (PET RSZY4- SEVT) File #: 22-839 MEETING DATE: 10/18/2022 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager VIA: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development PREPARED BY: Jasmine Daley, Building Manager Subject: Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4270 adopting the 2022 Model California Construction Codes and Schedule a Public Hearing for November 15, 2022 Statement of Issue: The State's Health and Safety Code requires local governments to adopt the most recent editions of the model codes related to construction. The construction codes include: the California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, Existing Building, Green Building Standards, Referenced Standards, Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code, and the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code. City Council approval is requested to approve Ordinance No. 4270 (Attachment No.1). If approved, the most recent editions of the California construction codes with the applicable amendments will become effective January 1, 2023 as required by State law. Financial Impact: The adoption of the proposed Codes will not have any fiscal impact on the City's budget. Recommended Action: A) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4270, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending. Title 17 - Buildings and Construction of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Adopting the California Building Standards Code and Repealing Ordinance No. 4190"; and, B) Direct that a Public Hearing be set for the adoption of Ordinance No. 4270 at the City Council's November 15, 2022. Alternative Action(s): Do not adopt Ordinance No. 4270 of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach. The 2022 CA Codes will automatically be in effect on January 1, 2023 without City amendments. City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 3 Printed on 10/12/2022 powerey LegistarT" File #: 22-839 MEETING DATE: 10/18/2022 Analysis: Construction codes that regulate the health and safety of the structures in Huntington Beach are published every three years to keep up with current design technology and construction materials. The California Building Standards Commission is charged with approving and publishing the State Codes under Title 24. The 2022 editions of the California Building, Green Building Standards, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes were published on July 1, 2022. In accordance with Section 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, the City is mandated to enforce the codes starting on January 1, 2023. The construction codes proposed for adoption by reference with amendments include the following: 2022 California Administrative Code (Part 1) 2022 California Building Code (Part 2) 2022 California Residential Code (Part 2.5) 2022 California Electrical Code (Part 3) 2022 California Mechanical Code (Part 4) 2022 California Plumbing Code (Part 5) 2022 California Energy Code (Part 6) 2022 California Historical Building Code (Part 8) 2022 California Existing Building Code (Part 10) 2022 California Green Building Standards Code (Part 11) 2022 California Referenced Standards Code (Part 12) 2021 Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code 2021 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Official adoption of the codes by reference allows the City of Huntington Beach to amend the codes for administrative purposes and for special conditions and hazards that do not exist in all jurisdictions, if necessary. The specific findings (Attachment No. 1) are also required to be adopted since the State requires cities to justify that the amendments are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographic conditions. If the codes are not adopted, they will become law by default without amendments. Huntington Beach has certain climatic and geological conditions that need to be mitigated to prevent certain hazards from occurring. Climatic conditions include Santa Ana winds and dry climatic conditions that could result in fires. Local amendments include fire prevention systems and clarifying the minimum requirements for roof covering to mitigate fire hazards. Geological conditions include seismic activity, methane district, and corrosive soils. Examples of local amendments to mitigate such hazards include requiring soils and methane reports as part of Construction Documents and fire prevention systems. All other local amendments are administrative in nature. The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 3 Printed on 10/12/2022 powere219 Leg tstar File #: 22-839 MEETING DATE: 10/18/2022 Code are not mandated by the State. However, new editions are proposed to be adopted to reflect changes and to stay current with industry standards. Ordinance No. 4270 with express findings incorporates amendments to reflect the City's local conditions, and the remainder of the proposed amendments are administrative or procedural in nature. The proposed amendments are consistent with the Orange County Code Uniformity Group and have the support of the Orange County Building Industry Association. Environmental Status: The project involves adoption of an ordinance to incorporate the California Building Code update into the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. The project is exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The project is also exempt pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4501, which supplements the CEQA Guidelines Section 15320, Class 20, and states that projects involving "adoption of ordinances (except zoning) which establish or amend procedures for reviewing an activity or which require subsequent discretionary action which is subject to CEQA..." are exempt. Strategic Plan Goal: Financial Sustainability, Public Safety or Other Attachment(s): 1. Ordinance No. 4270 (Includes Express Findings) 2. 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CNII■ 0 C 0 • 111111111 0 . a) M mil /n/. 0/Z NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (PUb /0/27/2 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE l//P3/2Z CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION CODES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive and consider the statements of all persons who wish to be heard relative to the application described below: ORDINANCE NO. 4270 ADOPTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CODES — an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Title 17 — Buildings and Construction of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Adopting the California Building Standards Code by amending Chapters 17.02, 17.04, 17.07, 17.40, 17.44, 17.48, 17.49, 17.50, 17.51, 17.52, and 17.53 to adopt by reference the 2022 California: Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy, Existing Building, and Green Building Standards Code and the whole thereof; and amending Chapters 17.46 and 17.60 to adopt by reference the 2021 editions of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, and the Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code as compiled by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the whole thereof, save and except such portions that hereafter are modified, amended or deleted by the proposed ordinances. NOTICE IS FURTHER given that at least one copy of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, California Energy Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code, are on file in the Department of Community Development, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, for inspection by the public. A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, for inspection by the public. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the proposed ordinance. If there are any further questions, please call the Department of Community Development, Building Division at (714) 536- 5241 and refer to the above item. Direct your written communications to the City Clerk. Robin Estanislau, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street, 2nd Floor Huntington Beach, California 92648 (714) 536-5227 http://huntingtonbeachca.gov/HBPublicComments/ Switzer, Donna From: Christine Gonzalez <cgonzales@scng.com> Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2022 11:01 AM To: Switzer, Donna Cc: Esparza, Patty; Moore, Tania; Daley, Jasmine; Villasenor, Jennifer Subject: Re: Request for Publication - PH Notice- Ord No.4270 - Group account# 5190751 Attachments: 11567057.pdf cost $718.20,pub 10/27, 11/3 H B Wave OC Register Legal Advertising Sales Coordinator Chrissy Gonzalez 1920 Main St. Suite 225 Irvine, CA 92614 714-796-6736 M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Lunch 12 Noon to 1:00 p.m. Closed Sat. and Sun. How to register in Column in Spanish: https://www.loom.com/share/641ffc6cf81d472f807567c9cc06a4fc On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 8:06 AM Switzer, Donna<Donna.Switzer@surfcity-hb.org>wrote: Hi Chrissy, Please publish the attached Public Hearing Notice, in The Wave, on October 27th and November 3rd, 2022. Thank you! Sincerely, Do ewt/Sw&t3,er, CMC i Senior Deputy City Clerk-City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street-Huntington Beach,CA 92648 (714)374-1649 2 BE HE ADOPTION OF TH • • M • - • • TRUCTION CODES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers,2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive and consider the statements of all persons who wish to be heard relative to the application described below: ORDINANCE NO.427Q ADOPTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CODES-an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Title 17- Buildings and Construction of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Adopting the California Building Standards Code by amending Chapters 17.02,17.04,17.07,17.40,17.44,17.48,17.49,17.50,17.51,17.52,and 17.53 to adopt by reference the 2022 California: Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy, Existing Building, and Green Building Standards Code and the whole thereof;and amending Chapters 17.46 and 17.60 to adopt by reference the 2021 editions of the Uniform Swimming Pool,Spa and Hot Tub Code,and the Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code as compiled by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the whole thereof,save and except such portions that hereafter are modified,amended or deleted by the proposed ordinances. NOTICE IS FURTHER given that at least one copy of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, California Energy Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code,Uniform Swimming Pool,Spa and Hot Tub Code, Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code, are on file in the Department of Community Development,2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,California,for inspection by the public. A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk,2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,California,for inspection by the public. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the proposed ordinance. If there are any further questions, please call the Department of Community Development, Building Division at (714)536-5241 and refer to the above item. Direct your written communications to the City Clerk. Robin Estanislau,City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street,2nd Floor Huntington Beach,California 92648 (714)536-5227 http://huntingtonbeachca.gov/H B Publ icComments/ Published Huntington Beach Wave Oct.27,Nov.3,2022 11567057 Huntington Beach Wave 1920 Main St., Suite 225 Irvine, Ca 92614 714-796-2209 5190751 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CITY OF PROOF OF PUBLICATION CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT 2000 MAIN ST Legal No. 0011567057 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648-2763 FILE NO. ORDINANCE NO. 4270 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SS. County of Orange I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of California;that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to wit: 10/27/2022, 11/03/2022 I certify(or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct: Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on Date: November 03, 2022. Signature BE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION CODES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive and consider the statements of all persons who wish to be heard relative to the application described below: ORDINANCE NO.4270 ADOPTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CODES-an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Title 17 - Buildings and Construction of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Adopting the California Building Standards Code by amending Chapters 17.02, 17.04, 17.07, 17.40, 17.44,17.48, 17.49, 17.50, 17.51,17.52,and 17.53 to adopt by reference the 2022 California: Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy, Existing Building, and Green Building Standards Code and the whole thereof; and amending Chapters 17.46 and 17.60 to adopt by reference the 2021 editions of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code,and the Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code as compiled by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the whole thereof, save and except such portions that hereafter are modified, amended or deleted by the proposed ordinances. NOTICE IS FURTHER given that at least one copy of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, California Energy Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, Uniform Swimming Pool,Spa and Hot Tub Code, Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code, are on file in the Department of Community Development,2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,California, for inspection by the public. A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,California,for inspection by the public. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the proposed ordinance. If there are any further questions, please call the Department of Community Development, Building Division at (714) 536-5241 and refer to the above item. Direct your written communications to the City Clerk. Robin Estanislau,City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street,2nd Floor Huntington Beach,California 92648 (714)536-5227 http://huntingtonbeachca.gov/HB PublicComments/... Published Huntington Beach Wave Oct.27,Nov.3,2022 11567057 � ,z. 2