HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #4270 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in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.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
Justification B: Geological j
Coastal hazards Medium
Dam failure Medium
Methane Caused Hazards Medium
Seismic hazards High
Justification C: Topographical
Human hazards Medium
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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".
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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
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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 Summary Findings
Section History
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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 II, 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.
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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:
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[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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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§ 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.
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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.
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§ 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.
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17.07.040 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section RI05.2 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 RI05.3.2 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 FLOG FREE N
SN RAPHIC N ST TER DES UNDERLA D ZING ANN
OW SPEED GATE WEATH LIN MITE IGN YMENT HAZA INDE UAL
LOA d (mph) EFFECT GORY ERING a E TEM REQUIRE RDS g X TEM
D Sk f DEP Pe Dh Pi
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Negligibl 12 Very HBMC
Zero 95 No D2 or E e 22- 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/flood/index.cfm
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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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."
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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 / day of A _I/ , _ _, , 12.:j w
Mayor ,
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A D A ' r OVED: IN IATED A ROVED:
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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 .,
the Orange County Register on November 24,2022.
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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