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The California Building Standards Commission (hereinafter the "Building Standards Commission")
is an independent commission within the State Consumer Services Agency responsible for
reviewing, adopting, and publishing building standards for the State of California. The Building
Standards Commission adopts a compilation of building regulations every three years. These
regulations, which are commonly referred to as the "Building Code," include:
• California Building Code;
• California Residential Code;
• California Electrical Code;
• California Mechanical Code;
• California Plumbing Code;
• California Energy Code;
• California Historical Building Code
• California Existing Building Code;
• California Referenced Standards Code; and
• California Green Building Standards Code.
The 2019 codes become effective on January 1, 2020 and apply to any project submitted for plan
check thereafter. In order for the City of Downey to maintain its local amendments to the
aforementioned codes, the City must readopt said amendments with the codes.
The City Council will introduce the ordinances at their November 20, 2019 meeting, and schedule
this matter for public hearing. Accordingly, a notice of the public hearing will be published in the
Downey Patriot on forecasted hearing on this topic for the January 14, 2020 City Council Meeting.
DISCUSSION
Through the code adoption process, the Building Standards Commission selects and approves a
model code that will apply statewide. The 2019 codes adopted by the Building Standards
Commission strive to make all structures more energy efficient and structurally safer over the 2016
codes. As part of these codes, Chapters 11A and 11 B of the Building Code contain the
accessibility standards for residential and commercial developments. In the State of California,
these two chapters are consistent with, but enforced in lieu of, the American with Disability Act
(ADA).
Local jurisdictions are authorized to further modify the code to add more restrictive provisions based
on their specific local geologic, climatic, and topographic conditions. All local amendments must be
more restrictive than the State Codes and must be substantiated with findings, per California Health
& Safety Code Section 17958.
For the City of Downey, the "Building Code" is contained within Article Vlll of the Municipal Code.
The Building Standards Commission does not adopt the administration chapter of the California
Codes therefor the City Council of Downey needs to adopt its own administration chapter. Local
amendments are contained in the attached ordinances and are intended to address the unique
conditions that the City of Downey incurs, such as being in a liquefaction, area and large seismic
zone. The proposed local amendments are structural requirements consistent with local Los
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Angeles area cites and county. Accordingly, staff does not feel this additional restriction will create
an undue burden on homeowners and developers. A summary of the local amendments is
discussed below:
SECTIONS 8999.20-8999.48
The provisions of this chapter shall serve as the administrative, organizational and
enforcement rules and regulations for all of this title.
SECTIONS 8200-8229
The amendments to these sections are related to structural changes to be consistent with
the surrounding Los Angeles city and county.
SECTION 8230
The provisions of this Section shall apply to intermodal shipping containers that may be
repurposed for use as buildings or structures or as a part of buildings or structures.
SECTIONS 8993-8999.17
The amendments to these sections are related to structural changes to be consistent with
the surrounding Los Angeles city and county.
SECTIONS 8101
Adoption of California Electric Code with no amendments.
SECTIONS 8201
Adoption of California Mechanical Code with no amendments.-
SECTION 5301
Adoption of California Plumbing Code with no amendments.
SECTION 8990
Adoption of California Energy Code with no amendments.
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Section 8807
Adoption of California Historical` Building Code with no amendments.
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Section 8999.50
Adoption of California Existing Building Code `with `no amendments.
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Section 8999.60
Adoption of California Referenced Standards Code with no amendments..
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SECTIONS 8985
Adoption of California Green Building Code with no amendments.
These modifications in the attached ordinances to the building and residential sections of the codes
are needed since the City of Downey is in a liquefaction area, and is within a large seismic zone.
Economic Vibrancy
Quality of Life, Safety and Infrastructure
Approval of this request will not have an impact to the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS
"A" - Draft Administrative Building and Housing Code Ordinance
"B" - Draft Building Code Ordinance
"C Draft Residential Code Ordinance
"D Draft Electrical Code Ordinance
"E" - Draft Mechanical Code Ordinance
"F" Draft Plumbing Code Ordinance
"G" - Draft Energy Code Ordinance
"H" - Draft Historical Building Code Ordinance
"I" - Draft Existing Building Code Ordinance
"J" Draft Referenced Standards Code Ordinance
"K" - Draft Green Building Standards Code Ordinance
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WHEREAS, California Building Standards Commission does not adopt the
administration chapter of the California Codes therefor the City Council of Downey needs to
adopt its own administration chapter; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Downey is not required to make an express
finding for amendments necessary to carry > out the application of the Administration Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.; Chapter 14 ("Downey Administrative Code") of Article Vlll ("Building
Regulations")Downey Municipal Code is hereby added to read:
"CHAPTER 14.
DOWNEY ADMINISTRATIVE r A • HOUSING COD]
8999.20.1 Title. This chapter shall be known as the "Downey Administrative Building and
Housing Code.
8999.20.2 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall serve as the administrative,
organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for all of this title and the property
maintenance guidelines in Chapter 5.
Exemption for Pending Applications. This chapter shall not apply to any building or structure
for which application for a plan check, construction or demolition was made prior to January
1, 2020. Such buildings or structures shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered or
repaired in accordance with the provisions in effect at the date of said application.
8999.20.3 Intent. The purpose of this chapter is to establish the minimum requirements to
safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of
egress, facilities„ stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and
safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to
provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations,
8999.20.4 Referenced Codes. The Codes listed in Sections 8999..20.4.1 through 8999.20.4.10
and referenced elsewhere in this section, shall be considered part of the requirements of the
municipal code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
8999.20.4.1 Building Code The provisions of this code shall apply to the constructions,
alteration,, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structures or any
appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three
stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their
accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall
comply with this code or the California Residential Code.
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8999.20.4.2 Residential Code. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses
not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress,
and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall
comply with this code or the California Residential Code.
Exception: the following shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the
California Residential Code where the provided with a residential fire sprinklers system
complying with California Residential Code section 8313:
1. Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the California
Building Code.
2. Owner -occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms.
3. A care facility with five or fewer persons receiving custodial care within a dwelling
unit.
4. A care facility for five or fewer persons receiving medical care within the dwelling
unit.
5. A care facility for five or fewer persons receiving care that are within the dwelling
unit.
8999.20.4.3 Electric Code. The provisions of this code shall apply to the constructions,
alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structures or any
appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
8999.20.4.1 Gas. The provisions of the California Mechanical Code, California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 4_and/or the California Plumbing Code, California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 5 shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of
delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These
requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet
connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial
gas appliances and related accessories.
8999.20.4.2 Mechanical. The provisions of the California Mechanical Code, California Code
of Regulations, Title 24, fart 4 shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and
replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings
and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and
refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems
8999.20.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code, California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 5 shall apply to the Installation, alteration,, repair and replacement
of plumbing; systems, including equipment; appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances,
and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system.
The provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code shall apply to private
sewage disposal systems.
8999.20.4.4 Fire Prevention. The provisions of the California Fire Code, California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 9 as amended by Downey Municipal Article III Chapter 3 shall
apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises from the hazard
of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures; materials or
devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of
structures or premises; < and from the construction, extension, repair,alteration or removal of
fire suppression and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from
occupancy or operation.
8999.20.4.5 Energy. The provisions of the California Energy Code, California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 6 shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction
of buildings for energy efficiency.
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8999.20.4.6 Historical. The provisions of the California Historical Building Code, California
Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 8 shall apply to the preservation, restoration,
rehabilitation, relocation or reconstruction of buildings or properties designated as qualified
historical buildings or properties (Chapter 8-2 of CHBC). The intent of the CHBC is to
facilitate the preservation and continuing use of qualified historical buildings occupants and
access for persons with disabilities.
8999,20.4.7 Existing Buildings. California Existing Building Code, California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, as amended by this code, shall apply to the repair, alteration,
change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings.
8999.20.4.8 Green Building. California Green Building Standards Code, California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, as amended by this code, shall apply to the planning, design,
operation, construction, use, and occupancy of every newly constructed building or
structure, unless otherwise indicated in this code, throughout the State of California. It is not
the intent that this code substitute or be identified as meeting the certification requirements
of any green building program.
8101.4.9 Referenced Standards. California Referenced Standards Code, California Code
of Regulations, Title 24, Part 12 shall apply to recognized standards for various methods of
construction, testing of materials and installations of materials and systems.
8999.22 Applicability.
8999.22.1 General. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shall apply. Where, in any specific case, different sections
of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most
restrictive shall govern.
8999.22.2 Other Laws. The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to nullify any
provisions of local, State or federal law.
8999.22.3 Application of References. References to chapter or section numbers, onto
provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter,
section or provision of this chapter.
8999.22.4 Referenced Codes and Standards. The codes and standards referenced in the
codes shall be considered part of the requirements listed in section 8999.22.4 to the prescribed
extent of each such reference and to further regulated in sections 8999.22.4.1 through
8999.22.4.4.
8999.22.4.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions listed in section 8999.21.4
and referenced codes or standards, the provisions of the code shall apply.
8999.22.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the
referenced to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope
listed in section 8999.21.4, the provisions of section 8999.21.4, as applicable, shall take
precedence over the provisions of the referenced code or standard.
8999.22.5 Partial Invalidity. If any part or provision of section 8999.21.4 is held to be illegal or
void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions.
8999,22.6 Existing Structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of
adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be permitted to continue without change,
except as is specifically covered in section 8999.22.4.
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8999.22.6.1 Building not previously occupied. A building of portion of a building that
has not been previously occupied or used for its intended purpose in accordance with
the laws inexistence at the time of its completions shall comply with the provisions of the
California Building Code or California Residential Code, as applicable, for new
construction or with any current permit for occupancy.
8999.22;6.2 Building previously Occupied. The legal occupancy of any building existing
on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change,
except as otherwise specifically provided on this code, the California Fire Code or
California Existing Building Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for
general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
8999.22.6.3 Additions, alterations or repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs to any
structure shall conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the
existing structure to comply with the requirements of this code,_ Additions, alterations,
repairs and relocations shall not cause an existing structure to become unsafe or
adversely affect the performance of the building.
8999.24.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. The Division of Building Safety is hereby created
and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official.
8999.24.2 Appointment. The building official shall be appointed by the chief appointing
authority of the jurisdiction.
8999.24.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with
the concurrence of the appointing authority, the Building Official shall have the authority to
appoint a Deputy Building Official, related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and
other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the Building Official. For
the maintenance of existing properties, see the California Existing Building Code.
8999.26 Duties and Powers of Building Official.
8999.26.1 General. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the
previsions listed in section 8999.29.4. The Building Official shall have the authority to render
interpretations of the codes and to adopt'policies and procedures in order to clarify the
application of its provisions, Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in
compliance with the intent and purpose fisted in section 8999.20.4. Such policies and
procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically listed in section
8999.20.4.
8999.26.2 Applications and Permits. The Building Official "shall receive applications, review
construction documents and issue permits for the erection, alteration, and demolition and
moving of buildings and structures, inspect the premises for which such permits have been
issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of the codes.
8999.26.2.1 Determination of substantially improved of substantially damaged existing
buildings and structures in flood hazard areas. For applications for reconstruction,
rehabilitation, repair, alteration, addition or other improvement of existing buildings or
structures located in flood hazard areas, the building official shall determine if the proposed
work constitutes substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage. Where the
building official determines that the proposed work constitutes substantial improvements
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listed in section 8999.20.4, the building official shall require the building to meet the
requirements of California Building Code section 1612 and California Residential Code
section R322.
8999.26.3 Notices and Orders. The Building Official shall issue all necessary notices or orders
to ensure compliance with the codes.
8999.26.4 Inspections. The Building Official shall make all of the required inspections, or the
Building Official shall have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or
individuals, Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible
officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Building Official is
authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual
technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority.
8999.26.5 Identification. The Building Official shall carry proper identification when inspecting
structures or premises in the performance of duties under the California Codes listed in section
8999.20.4.
8999.26.6 Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the
provisions of the California Codes listed in section 8101.4,, or where the Building Official has
reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition
which is contrary to or in violation of the codes which makes the structure or premises unsafe,
dangerous or hazardous, the Building Official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at
reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by the codes; provided; that if
such structure or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry
requested. If such structure or premises is unoccupied,_ the Building Official shall first make a
reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure or
premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to the
remedies provided by law to secure entry.
8999.26.7 Department Records. The Building Official shall keep official records of applications
received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices and
orders issued. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for
retention of public records.
8999.26.8 Liability. The Building Official, member of the Board of Appeals or employee
charged with the enforcement of the codes, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and
without malice in the discharge of duties required by the California Codes listed in section
8999.26 .4 or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be civilly or criminally rendered
liable personally and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to
persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in discharge of
official duties.
8999.26.8.1 Legal defense. Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against an officer or
employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of
duties and under the provisions of the California Codes listed in section 8101;4 shall be
defended by legal representative of the City until the final termination of the proceedings.
The Building Official or any subordinate shall not be liable for cost in any action, suit or
proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of the codes.
8998:26.9 Approved Materials and Equipment. Materials, equipment and devices approved by
the Building Official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval.
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8999.26.9.1 Used Materials and Equipment. Materials that are used shall meet the
requirements of California Codes listed in section 8999.26.4 for new materials. Used
equipment and devices shall not be reused unless approved by the Building Official.
8999.26.10 Modifications. Wherever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the
provisions of the California Codes listed in section 8999.26.4, the Building Official shall have the
authority to grant modifications for individual cases, upon application of the owner or owner's
representative, provided the Building Official shall first find that special individual reason makes
the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and
purpose of the codes and that such modification does not lessen health, accessibility, life and
fire safety, or structural requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be
recorded and entered in the files of the department of building safety.
8999.26.10.1 Flood hazard areas. The building official shall not grant modifications to any
provision required in flood hazard areas as established by California Building Code section
1612.3 or California Residential Code section R302.2(1) unless a determination has been
made that:
1. A showing of good and sufficient cause that the unique characteristics of the size,
configuration or topography of the site render the elevation standards of California
Building Code section 1612 or California Residential Code section
R322inappropriate.
2. A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship
by rendering the lot undevelopable.
3. A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood
heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, cause fraud
on or victimization of the public, or conflict existing laws or ordinances.
4. A determination that the variance is the minimum necessary to afford relief,
considering the flood hazard.
5. Submission to the applicant of written notice specifying the difference between the
design flood elevation and elevation to which the building is to be commensurate
with the increased risk result from the reduced floor elevation, and stating that
construction below the design flood elevation increases risks to life and property.
8999.26.11 Alternative Materials, Design and Methods of Construction and Equipment. The
provisions of the codes are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit
any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code„ provided, that any
such alternative has been approved, An alternative material, design or method of construction
shall be approved where the Building Official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and
complies with the intentof the provisions of the codes, and that the material, method or work
offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the codes in
quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and; safety.
8999.26.11.1 Research Reports. Supporting data, where necessary fo assist in the
approval of materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in the codes, shall consist of
valid research reports from approved sources.
8999.26.11.2 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the
provisions of the codes, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the
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requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or
methods, the Building Official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of
compliance to be made at no expense to the City. Test methods shall be as specified in the
codes or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted
test methods, the Building Official shall approve the testing procedures. Tests shall be
performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the Building
Official for the period required for retention of public records.
8999.28.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter,
repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install,
enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing
system, the installation of which is regulated by the codes, or to cause any such work to be
done, shall first make application to the Building Official and obtain the required permit.
8999.28.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of the codes 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 (1) story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed one hundred
twenty (120) square feet (eleven (11) m2).
2. Walls/Fences not over forty-two (42") inches (one thousand and sixty-seven (1067) mm)
high measured from the top wall/fence to highest finished grade.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls that are not over four (4') feet (one thousand two hundred nineteen
(1,219) mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall,
unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, Il or IIIA liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed five thousand
(5,000) gallons (eighteen thousand nine hundred twenty-five (18,925) L) and the ratio of
height to diameter or width does not exceed two (2) to one (1).
6. New or replace sidewalks, platform, decks and driveways less than eight hundred (800)
square feet and does not disturb additional area and maintains the original line and
grade, hydraulic capacity and original purpose of facility.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R=3 occupancy or a one (1) or two
(2) family dwelling, that are less than twenty-four (24") inches (six hundred ten (610)
mm) deep, do not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons (eighteen thousand nine
hundred twenty-five (18,925) L) and are installed entirely above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including
service systems.
11. Swings, other playground equipment and tree houses accessory to detached one (1)
and two (2) family dwellings.
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12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that `do not project more than fifty-four
(54") inches (one thousand three hundred seventy-two (1,372) mm) from the exterior
wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3 occupancies,, a one (1) or two (2)
family dwelling, and Group U occupancies.
13. Replacement, repair or overlay of one hundred (100) square feet or less of an existing
roof covering within any twelve (12) month period on the same building.
14. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions five feet nine
inches (69") or less (one thousand seven hundred fifty-three (1,753) mm) in height.
Electrical:
1. Listed cord -and -plug connected temporary decorative lighting.
2. Reinstallations of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets therefor.
3. Replacement of branch circuit over current devices of the required capacity in the same
location.
4. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than
twenty-five (25) volts and not capable of supplying more than fifty (50) watts of energy.
5. Minor repair work, including the replacement of lampsorthe connection of approved
portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
6. Installation or maintenance of communications wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or
equipment.
7. A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for
the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
8. Installations of railways for generation, transformation, transmission, energy storage, or
distribution of power used exclusively for signaling and communications purpose.
9. Installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of
communications utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such
installation.
10. Installation under the exclusive control of an electric utility here such installations
a._ Consist of service drops or servicelateralsand associated metering, or
b. Are on property owned or leased by electric utility for the propose of
communications, metering, generation, transformation, transmission, energy storage,
or distribution of electric energy, or
c. Are located in legally established easements or rights -of -ways, or
d. Are located by other written agreement either designated by or recognized by public
service commissions, utility commissions, or other regulatory agencies having
jurisdiction for such installations. Theses written agreements shall be limited to
installations for the purpose of communications, metering, generation,
transformation, transmission, energy storage, or distribution of electric energy where
legally established easements or right-of-ways cannot be obtained.
Gas
1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such
equipment unsafe.
3. 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 appliance, portable ventilation equipment, portable cooling unit, or
portable evaporative cooler.
2. A closed system of steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling
equipment regulated by California Mechanical Code.
3 Replacement of any component part that does not alter its original and is in accordance
with other applicable requirements of California Mechanical Code.
4. Replacement equipment that is part of the equipment for which a permit has been issued
pursuant to the requirements of the California Mechanical Code.
5. A unit refrigerating system.
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.
8999028.2.1 Emergency Repairs. Where equipment replacements and repairs must be
performed in an emergency situation,; the permit application shall be submitted within the
next working business day to the Building Official.
8999.28.2.2 Public Service Agencies. A permit shall not be required for the installation,
alteration or repair of generation, transmission, distribution or metering or other related
equipment that is under the ownership and control of public service agencies by established
right.
8999.28.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application
therefor in writing on_a form furnished by the Department of Building Safety for that purpose.
Such application shall
1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street
address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed
building or work.
3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended._
4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in
Section 8999.32.
5. State the valuation of the proposed work.
6. Be signed 'bythe applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent.
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7. Give such other data and information as required by the Building Official.
8999.28.3.1 Action on Application. The Building Official shall examine or cause to e
examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after
filing. if the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of
pertinent laws, the Building Official shall reject such application in writing, stating the
reasons therefor. If the Building Official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the
requirements of the codes, laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the Building Official shall
issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable.
8999.28.3`.2 Time Limitation of Application. An application for a permit for any proposed
work shall be deemed to have been abandoned one hundred and eighty (180) days after the
date of filing, unless such application has been pursed in good faith or a permit has been
issued: except the Building Official is authorized to grant one (1) extension of time for
additional periods not exceeding one hundred eighty (189) days each. The extension shall
be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. An application shall not be
extended if this chapter or any other pertinent laws or ordinances have been amended
subsequent to the date of application. In order to renew action on an application after
expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
8999.28.4 Application for demolition. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an
application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the Department of Building Safety for that
purpose. Such application shall:
1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street
address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed
building or work.
3. Indicate the use and occupancy for the structure on the site or parcel.
4. The site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of
existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or parcel.
6. State the valuation of the proposed work.
7. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent.
8. Give such other data and information as required by the Building Official.
9. The dates upon which demolition will begin, and the length of time the demolition activity
will occur.
10. A cash/surety bond or depositor's cash book assignment, in a manner approved by the
City Attorney, in amount equal to the estimated costs, plus ten percent (10%) of the work
required to be done or other amount as determined by the Building Official. Such costs
shall be as estimated by the Building Official.
Exception: The building may waive the requirements of a cash/surety bond or
depositor's cash book assignment at his/her discretion when the demolition is included
in the permit for a new structure on the same site parcel.
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If permittee, who has posted a cash/surety bond or depositor's cash book assignment,
fails to strictly comply with any notice of default or if the city causes the abatement of an
imminent hazard the Building Official shall proceed without delay, and without further
notice or proceeding (except as otherwise required by law) to cause the required work to
be done by contract or otherwise in his/her discretion; with all costs to be assessed
against the permittee. The balance, if any, of such depositor's cash book assignment
upon the completion of the work shall be returned to the depositor or to his/her
successors or assigns after the deduction the cost of the work plus ten percent (10%0
thereof.
If a cash/surety bond or depositor's cash book assignment has been posted, the Building
Official shall return the cash/surety or release the cash book assignment to the depositor
or the his/her successors or assigns upon the termination of the bond, except any
portion thereof that may have been used or deducted as elsewhere provided in this
chapter.
8999.28.4.1 Action on Application. The Building Official shall examine or cause to be
examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after
filing. If the application or the construction documents do not conform; to the requirements of
pertinent laws, the Building Official shall reject such application in writing, stating the
reasons therefor. If the Building Official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the
requirements of the codes, laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the Building Official shall
issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable.
$999.28,4>.2 Time Limitation of Application. An application fora permit for any proposed
work shall be deemed to have been abandoned one hundred and eighty (180) days after the
date of filing, unless such application has been pursed in good faith or a permit has been
issued: except the Building Official is authorized to grant one (1) extension of time for
additional periods not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days each. The extension shall
be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. An application shall not be
extended if this chapter or any other pertinent laws or ordinances have been amended
subsequent to the date of application. In order to renew action on an application after
expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
8999.28.5 Validity of Permit. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a
permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any other
ordinance of the City. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of
this code or other ordinances of the City shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on
construction documents and other data shall not prevent the Building Official from requiring the
correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. The Building Official is also
authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure where in violation of this code or of any
other ordinances of the City.
8999.28.6 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site
authorized by such permit is commenced within twelve (12) months after its issuance, or if the
work authorized on the site by such permit is abandoned for a period of one hundred eighty
(180) days after the time the work is commenced. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in
writing, up to one (1) extensions of time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding
one hundred eighty (180) days each time upon payment of appropriate fees and a written
request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have
prevented action from being taken.
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Time limitation for permit as the result of code enforcement action shall expire by limitation and
become null -and -void sixty (60) days after the date on which the permit is issued. The Building
Official is authorized to grant, in writing, up to one (1) extensions of time for action by the
permittee for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (ISO) days each time upon payment of
appropriate fees and a written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the
control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken.
8999,28.7 Suspension or Revocation, The Building Official is authorized to suspend or revoke a
permit issued under the provisions of the codes wherever the permit is issued in error or on the
basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or
regulation or any of the provisions listed in section 8101.4.
8999.28.8 Placement of Permit. The building permit or copy shall be kept on the site of the work
until the completion of the project.
8999.30 Floor and Roof Design Loads.
8106.1 Live Loads Posted. Where the live loads for which each floor or portion thereof of a
commercial or industrial building are or have been designed to exceed fifty (50) psf (two and
four -tenths (2.40) kN/m2), such design live loads shall be conspicuously posted by the owner in
that part of each story in which they apply, using durable signs. It shall be unlawful to remove or
deface such notices.
8106.2 Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. A certificate of occupancy required by section
8111 shall not be issued until the floor load signs, required by section 8106. 1, have been
installed.
8106.3 Restrictions on Loading. It shall be unlawful to place, or cause or permit to be placed,
on any floor or roof of a building, structure or portion thereof a load greater than is permitted by
this code.
8999.32 Submittal Documents.
8999.32.1 General. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statements of
special inspections, geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted in two (2) or more
sets with each permit application. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered
design professional unless exempted by Section 5537 of the Business and Professions Code.
Where special conditions exist, the Building Official is authorized to require additional
construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
Exception: The Building Official is authorized to waive the submission of construction
documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is
found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not
necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
8999.32.2 Construction Documents. Construction documents shall be in accordance with
Sections 8999.32.2.1 through 8999.32.2.8.
8999.32.2.1 Information on Construction Documents. Construction documents shall be
dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted
to be submitted when approved by the Building Official. Construction documents shall be of
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sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in
detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations, as determined by the Building Official.
8999.32.2.2 Fire Protection System Shop Drawings. Shop drawings for the fire protection
system(s) shall be submitted to Fire Department indicate conformance to this California
Building Code, California Fire Code and the construction documents and shall be approved
prior to the start of system installation. Shop drawings shall contain all information as
required by the referenced installation standards in California Building Code and California
Fire Code.
8999.32.2.3 Means of Egress. The construction documents shall show in sufficient detail
the location, construction, size and character of all portions of the means of egress in
compliance with the provisions of this code. In other than occupancies in Groups R-2, R-3,
and 1-1, the construction documents shall designate the number of occupants to be
accommodated on every floor, and in all rooms and spaces.
8999.32.2.4 Exterior Wall Envelope. Construction documents for all buildings shall describe
the exterior wall envelope in sufficient detail to determine compliance with this code. The
construction documents shall provide details of the exterior wall envelope as required,
including flashing, intersections with dissimilar materials, corners, end details, control joints,
intersections at roof, eaves or parapets, means of drainage, water -resistive membrane and
details around openings. The construction documents shall include manufacturer's
installation instructions that provide supporting documentation that the proposed penetration
and opening details described in the construction documents maintain the weather
resistance of the exterior wall envelope. The supporting documentation shall fully describe
the exterior wall system which was tested, where applicable, as well as the test procedure
used.
8999,32.2.5 Exterior Balconies and elevated walking surfaces. Where balconies and
elevated walling surfacesareexposed to water from direct or blowing rain or irrigation, and
the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, the contraction
documents shall include details for all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system.
The construction documents shall include the manufacturer's installation instructions.
8999.32.2.6 Site Plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit
shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new
construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established
street grades and the proposed finished grades and, as applicable, flood hazard areas,
floodways, and design flood elevations; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an
accurate boundary line surrey. The wilding Official is authorized to waive or modify the
requirement for a site plan when the application for permit is for alteration or repair or when
otherwise warranted.
8999.32.2.6.1 Design flood elevations. Where design flood elevations are not specified,
they shall be established in accordance with California Building Code section 1612.3.1
or California Residential Code R301.2(1) and R322.
8999.32.2.7 Structural Information. The construction documents shall provide the
information specified in California Building Code Section 1603 or for buildings and structures
utilizing braced wall design, and where required by the building official, braced wall lines
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shall be identified on the construction documents. Pertinent information including, but not
limited to, bracing methods, location and length of braced wall panels and foundation
requirements of braced wall panels at top bottom shall be provided.
8999.32.2.8 Relocatable buildings. Construction documents for relocatable buildings shall
comply with California Building Code section 3112.
8999.32.3 Examination of Documents. The Building Official shall examine or cause to be
examined the accompanying submittal documents and shall ascertain by such examinations
whether the construction indicated and described is in accordance with the requirements of the
codes and other pertinent laws or ordinances.
8999.32.3.1 Approval of Construction Documents. When the Building Official issues a
permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as "Approved
or Reviewed for Code Compliance." One (1) set of construction documents so reviewed
shall be retained by the Building Official. The other set shall be returned to the applicant,
shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the Building Official or a
duly authorized representative.
8999.32.3.2 Previous Approvals. The Codes listed in Sections 8999.20.4.1 through
8999.20.4.10 shall not require changes in the construction documents, construction or
designated occupancy of a structure for which a lawful permit has been heretofore issued or
otherwise lawfully authorized, and the construction of which complies with the codes and
ordinances adopted by the jurisdiction at the time the permit was issued and has been
pursued in good faith within one hundred eighty (180) days after the effective date of this
code and has not been abandoned.
8999.32.3.3 Phased Approval The Building Official is authorized to issue a permit for the
construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the
construction documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted; provided,
that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with pertinent
requirements of the Codes listed in Sections 8999.32.4.1 through 8999.32.4.10. The holder
of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or structure shall proceed at the
holder's own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the
entire structure will be granted. All proposed phased projects shall be subject to additional
examination, approval and inspection fees.
8999.32.3.4 Design Professional in Responsible Charge. When it is required that
documents be prepared by a registered design professional, the Building Official shall be
authorized to require the owner or the owner's authorized agent to engage and designate on
the building permit application a registered design professional who shall act as the
registered design professional in responsible charge. If the circumstances require, the
owner or the owner's authorized agent shall designate a substitute registered design
professional in charge who shall perform duties required of the original registered design
professional in charge. The Building Official shall be notified in writing by the owner or the
owner's authorized agent if the registered design professional in responsible charge is
changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties.
The registered design professional in responsible charge shall be responsible for reviewing
and coordinating submittal documents prepared by others, including phased and deferred
submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building.
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899932.3.4.1 Deferred Submittals. For the purposes of this section, "deferred
submittals" are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time
of the application and that are to be submitted to the Building Official within a specified
period. Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the Building
Official.
The registered design professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred
submittals on the construction documents for review by the Building Official. Documents
for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the registered design professional in
responsible charge who shall review them and forward them to the Building Official with
a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and
been found to be in general conformance to the design of the building. The deferred
submittal items shall not be installed until the deferred submittal documents have been
approved by the Building Official.
8999.32.4 Amended Construction Documents. Work shall be installed in accordance with the
approved construction documentsp and any changes made during construction that are not in
compliance with the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as an
amended set of construction documents. The amended construction documents shall be
submitted, reviewed and approved and fees paid before scheduling inspection of that portion of
the amended work.
8999.32.5 Retention of Construction Documents. One (1) set of approved construction
documents shall be retained by the Building Official for a period of not less than one hundred
eighty (180) days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by State or local
laws.
8999.34 Temporary Structures and Uses.8108.1 General. The Building Official is authorized
to issue a permit for temporary structures and temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as
to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than one hundred eighty (180) days. The
Building Official is authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause.
8999.34.2 Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural
strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements
of the codes as necessary to ensure public health, safety and general welfare, and shall comply
with the requirements of California Building Code Section 3103.
8999.34.3 Temporary Power. The Building Official is authorized to give permission to
temporarily supply and use power in part of an electric installation before such installation has
been fully completed and the final certificate of completion has been issued, The Building
Official is authorized to terminate such use of temporary power when found to be noncompliant
with codes, ordinances and regulations of the jurisdiction or is found to be unsafe, The Building
Official shall issue a notice of noncompliance to the utility provider and when possible to the
owner or owner's authorized representative and the building occupant, when termination of
temporary power is necessary. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with
the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power in California Electric Code.
8999.34.4 Termination of Approval. The Building Official is authorized to terminate such permit
for a temporary structure or use and to order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued.
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8999.36 Fees.
8999.36.1 Payment of Fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed as set forth in
the City of Downey Schedule of Fees have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be
released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.
8999.36.2 Schedule of 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 of Fees established by resolution of the City Council.
8999.36.3 Building Permit Valuation. 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.
8999.36.4 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 to be made before any permit may be
issued for such work. An investigation fee in addition to the permit fee spall be collected whether
or not a permit is then or subsequently issued for the illegal work. The investigation fee shall be
equal to the amount of a permit fee required by this chapter for the commenced or completed
work as set forth in the City adopted fee schedule. The payment of such investigation fee shall
not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this title or Downey
Municipal Article VIII Chapter 5-33, nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
8999.36.5 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.
8999.36.6 Refunds.
8999.36.6.1 The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder
which was erroneously paid or collected.
8999.36.6.2 The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty (80%)
percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this title. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than
eighty (80%) percent of the plan review fee paid when an application is withdrawn or
canceled before any plan reviewing has been started.
8999.36.6.3 The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except
upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty
(180) days after the date of fee payment.
8999.38.1 General. Construction or work for which`a permit is required shall be subject to
inspection by the Building Official and such construction or work shall visible and remain
accessed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not
be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of the Codes listed in "Sections
8999.20.4.1 through 8999.20.4.10 or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections
presuming to gime authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances
of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. It shall be the duty of the owner or the owner's authorized,
agent to cause the work to remain visible and able to be accessed for inspection purposes
Neither the Building Official nor the City shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or
replacement of any material required to allow inspection.
8999.38.2 Preliminary Inspection. Before issuing a permit, the Building Official is authorized to
examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has
been filed.
8999.38.3 Required Inspections. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the
inspections set forth in Sections 8999.38.3.1 through 8999.38.3.12.
8999.38.3.1 Footing and Foundation Inspection. Footing and foundation inspections shall be
made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in
place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection.
Materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in
accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete need not be on the job.
8999.38.3.2 Concrete Slab and Under -Floor Inspection. Concrete slab and under -floor
inspections shall be made after in -slab or under -floor reinforcing steel and building service
equipment,conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but
before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor.
8999.38.3.3 Lowest Floor Elevation. In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest
floor, including the basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the elevation
certification required in California Building Code Section 1612.5 or California Residential
Code Section R322 shall be submitted to the Building Official.
8999:38,3:4 Frame Inspection, Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or
sheathing, all framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys and vents
to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and
ducts are approved.
8999.38.3.5 Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems inspections. Rough
inspections of Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems shall be made prior to
covering or concealment, before fixtures or appliances are set to be installed, and prior to
inspection.
8999.38.3.6 Lath, Gypsum Board and Gypsum Panel Product Inspection. Lath, gypsum
board and gypsum panel product inspections shall be made after lathing, gypsum board and
gypsum panel products, interior and exterior, are in place, but before any plastering is
applied or gypsum board and gypsum panel product joints and fasteners are taped and
finished.
8999.38.3.7 Weather -exposed balcony and walking surface waterproofing. Where
balconies or other elevated walking surfaces are exposed to water from direct or blowing
rain or irrigation, and structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, all
elements of the impervious moisture barrier system shall not be concealed until inspected
and approved.
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8999.38.3.8 Fire and Smoke -Resistant Penetrations. Protection of joints and penetrations
in fire -resistance -rated assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall not be
concealed from view until inspected and approved.
8999.38.3.9 Energy Efficiency Inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine
compliance with California Energy Code and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections
for: envelope insulation R- and U -values, fenestration U -value, duct system R -value, and
HVAC and water -heating equipment efficiency.
8999.38.3.10 Other Inspections. In addition to the inspections specified above, the Building
Official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to
ascertain compliance with the provisions of the Codes listed in Sections 8999.20.4.1 through
899.20.4.12 and other laws that are enforced by the Department of Building Safety.
8999.38.3.11 Special Inspections. For special inspections, see California Building Code
Chapter 17.
8999.38.3.12 Final Inspection. The final inspection shall be made after all work required by
the building permit is completed.
8999.38.3.12.1 Flood hazard documentation. If located in a flood hazard area,
documentation of the elevation of the lowest floor as required in California Building Code
section 1612.4 or California Residential Code Section 8322 shall be submitted to the
building official prior to final inspection.
8999.38.4 Reinspection. A reinspection fee prescribed as below may be assessed for each
inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not
complete or when corrections called for are not made.
8999.38.4.1 This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time
a job; is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this title but as controlling the
practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.
8999.38.4.2 Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not
otherwise available on the work site; the approved plans are not readily available to the
inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for
deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.
8999.38.4.3 To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the reinspection fee in
accordance with the City of Downey Schedule of Fees.
8999.38.4.4 In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, additional inspection
of the work will not be performed until the required fees have been paid.
8999.38.5 Inspection Agencies. The Building Official is authorized to accept reports of
approved inspection agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to
qualifications and reliability.
8999.38.6 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their
duly authorized agent to notify the Building Official at least one (1) working day before such
inspection is desired and work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or
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their duly authorized agent to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are
required by this code. The Building Official may require that every request for inspection be filed
in writing, by telephone or by building division web site at the option of the Building Official.
8999.38.7 Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each
successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building
Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the
portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or his or
her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code'. Any portions that do not comply shall
be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building
Official.
8999.40 Certificate of Occupancy.
8999.40.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no
change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion
thereof shall be made, until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as
provided herein; Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of
a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
Exception:
(1) Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section
8105.2.
(2) Accessory buildings and structures classified as U occupancy.
(3) All R-3 occupancies.
8999.40.2 Certificate Issued. After the Building Official inspects the building or structure and
finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the
Department of Building Safety, the Building Official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that
contains the following:
8999.40.2.1 The building permit number.
8999.40.2.2 The address of the structure.
8999.40.2.3 The name and address of the owner.
8999.40.2.4 A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.
8999.40.2.5 A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for
compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division of occupancy
and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
8999.40.2.6 The name ofthe -Building Official.
8999.40.2.7 The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
8999.40.2.8 The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of California
Building Code Chapter 3.
8999.40.2.9 The type of construction as defined in California Building Code Chapter 6.
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8999.40.2.10 The design occupant load.
8999.40.2.11 If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is
required.
8999.40.2.12 Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
8999.40.3 TemporaryOccupancy. The Building Official is authorized to issue a temporary
certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit;
provided, that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The Building Official shall set a
time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid. A fee for processing
and tracking the temporary certificate of occupancy shall be paid by the building owner or the
owner's authorized agent before the temporary certificate of occupancy is issued.
8999.40.4 Revocation. The Building Official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a
certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this code wherever the
certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is
determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or
regulation or any of the provisions of the codes.
8999.42 Service Utilities.
8999.42.1 Connection of Service Utilities. No person shall make connections from a utility,
source of energy, fuel or power to any building or system that is regulated by this code for which
a permit is required, until released by the Building Official.
8999.42.2 Temporary Connection. The Building Official shall have the authority to authorize the
temporary connection of the building or system to the utility source of energy, fuel or power.
8999.42.3 Authority to Disconnect Service Utilities. The Building Official shall have the authority
to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this
code and the referenced codes and standards set forth in Section 8999.20.4 in case of
emergency, where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or when such
utility connection has been made without the approval required by Section 8999.42.1 or
8999.42.2. The Building Official shall notify the serving utility, and wherever possible the owner
and occupant of the building, structure or service system, of the decision to disconnect prior to
taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building,
structure or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.
8999.44 Violations.
8999.44.1 Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect,
-construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or
equipment regulated by Codes listed in Sections 8999.20.4.1 through 8999.20.4.10, or cause
same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this title.
899.44.2 Notice of Violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or
order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair,
moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions
of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of the codes.
Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of
the violation.
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8999.44.3 Prosecution of Violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the
Building Official is authorized to request the City Attorney to institute the appropriate proceeding
at law or in equity to restrain, corrector abate such violation, or to require the removal or
termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of
this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.
8999.44.4 Violation -Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this code or fails to
comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a
building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the
Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be
subject to penalties as prescribed by law. The payment of citations or penalties shall not be
exempt from compliance with this title.
8999.46 Stop Work Order.
8999.46.1 Authority. Whenever the Building Official finds any work regulated by provisions of
this title being performed in a manner either contrary to the provisions of this title or dangerous
or unsafe, the Building Official is authorized to issue a stop work order.
8999.46.2 Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of
the property involved, or to the owner's authorized agent, or to the person doing the work. Upon
issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall
state the reason for the order, and the conditions under which the cited work will be permitted to
resume.
8999.46.3 Unlawful Continuance. Any person who shall continue any work after having been
served with a stop work order, except such workasthat person is directed to perform to remove
a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
8999.48 Unsafe Structures and Equipment.
8999.48.1 Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe,
insanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress, facilities, inadequate light and
ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the
public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall
be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made
safe, as the Building Official deems necessary and as provided for in this section. A vacant
structure that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.
8999.48.2 Record. The Building Official shall cause a report to be filed on an unsafe condition.
The report shall state the occupancy of the structure and the nature of the unsafe condition.
8999.48.3 Notice. 1f an unsafe condition is found, the Building Official shall serve on the owner,
agent or person in control of the structure a written notice that describes the condition deemed
unsafe and specifies the required repairs or improvements to be made to abate the unsafe
condition, or that requires the unsafe structure to be demolished within a stipulated time. Such
notice shall require the person thus notified to declare immediately to the Building Official
acceptance or rejection of the terms of the order.
8999.48.4 Method of Service. Such notice shall be deemed properly served if a copy thereof is
(1) delivered to the owner personally; (2) sent by certified or registered mail addressed to the
owner at the last known address with the return receipt requested; or (3) delivered in any other
manner as prescribed bylaw. If the certified or registered letter is returned showing that the
letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the
structure affected by such notice. Service of such notice in the foregoing manner upon the
owner's agent or upon the person responsible for the structure shall constitute service of notice
upon the owner.
8999.48.5 Restoration. The structure or equipment determined to be unsafe by the Building
Official is permitted to be restored to a safe condition. To the extent that repairs, alterations or
additions are made or a change of occupancy occurs during the restoration of the structure,
such repairs, alterations, additions or change of occupancy shall comply with the requirements
of the California Existing Building Code."
SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City
staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los Angeles County within five (5) days of
the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or otherwise
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 44. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause
the same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2020,
RICK RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss:
CITY OF DOWNEY
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 19- was introduced at a
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 20th day of
November, 2019, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey
held on the 14th day of January, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN-
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 19 - was
published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on
1 2019, (after introduction), and on 1 2020„ (after adoption,
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of
Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REPEALING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE Vill AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER
(DOWNEY BUILDING•r TO rREGULATIONS)
OF DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODEADOPTING
THERETO2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND MAKING LOCAL AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code provide that the governing body of every city or county shall adopt ordinances or
regulations imposing the same requirements as those contained in the most recently adopted
version of the California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 of the California Health &
Safety Code provide that a city or county may make such changes or modifications to the
requirements contained in the California Building Standards Code which are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and,
WHEREAS, Sections 17958, 17958.7, and 18941.5 of the California Health & Safety
Code provide that prior to making any change or modification to the California Building
Standards Code authorized by the Health & Safety Code, the City Council of the City of Downey
is required to make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey is not required to make an express
finding for amendments necessary to carry out the application of the Building Standards Code
and/or that do not otherwise modify a Building Standard; and,
WHEREAS, because the City of Downey is in a liquefaction zone, the flood hazard
section of this code has been amended; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey is in Climate Zone 8 and, therefore, is required to have
more stringent energy efficiency requirements;, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey is subject to ground tremors from large seismic events
along, but not limited to, the San Andreas Fault;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendments to
the 2019 California Building Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic
of topographic conditions, and adopts the findings provided below to support the modifications
to the 2019 California Building Code. The City Council further finds that some changes and
modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects
not covered by the code, or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the
City. The City Council hereby adopts the following (Climatic, geological, and topographical,
where applicable) findings to support the proposed amendments to the 2019 California Building
Code made in this Ordinance:
1. Climatic Conditions
A. The jurisdiction of the City of Downey (or, "City") is located in a semi -arid
Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high
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temperatures with little or no precipitation. For example, during July, -August `and
September, temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. During the
same months humidity is usually Jess than 40%, and humidity measurements
less than 10% are not uncommon. These conditions contribute to an increased
likelihood of fire. Moreover, minor fires have a greater tendency of spreading
rapidly due to such conditions. The City, being in the Southern California area, is
also subject to "Sundowner° or "Santa Ana" winds that, should a fire occur, cause
the fire to spread rapidly over wood shake roofs which are common in the
residential areas. These hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds may reach speeds of 70
M.P.H. or greater. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation
and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity
add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires
(conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these
fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the City. Obstacles
generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles,
and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs will greatly
impact the response time to reach an incident scene. Additionally, there is a
significant increase in the amount of wind force at 60 feet above the ground. Use
of aerial type fire -fighting apparatus above this height would place rescue
personnel at increased risk of injury.
B. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied
by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow,_ the
already -taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in
population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent
of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and
consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall, future water allocation is not fully
dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on-site fire protection
features. It would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to
a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available
water to floors in a fire.
C. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even
small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread
very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection._ The added
protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will
supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection
for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the
area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for
firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
Il: Topographical conditions
A. Development has occurred in the City and continues to occur in the City and
such development has resulted in severe traffic congestion during peak business
hours, weekends and holidays, thus decreasing the response time of fire and
emergency service vehicles, particularly on the following streets and highways:
Florence Avenue, Firestone Boulevard, Imperial Highway, Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood Boulevard, Brookshire Avenue, Bellflower Boulevard.
B. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which places fire
department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to
provide automatic on-site fire -extinguishing systems and other protection
measures to protect occupants and property. Due to these topographical
conditions and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zones
described below, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to
mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with
reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structure. Numerous fires
have occurred within the City in residential structures (houses, apartments,
hotels, motels, and dormitories) over the past several years that have automatic
fire protection systems, and in all of these fires, the automatic fire protection
systems have successfully controlled and/or suppressed the fire before the
emergency response personnel have been able to arrive at the structure.
Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of
firefighting equipment and personnel within the fire department.
IlL Geological Conditions
A. The City of Downey is located in Southern California, in an extremely active
seismic region, with high levels of historic earthquake shaking in the recent past
(earthquakes measuring larger than a magnitude 5 on the Richter Scale) and can
be expected to experience significant strong ground shaking within the
foreseeable future. The City is a densely populated area that has buildings
constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that increase the
likelihood of catastrophic damage when a seismic event occurs and which are
believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size
to the 1994 Northridge, the 1987 Whittier Narrows Earthquake, the 1971 Sylmar
earthquakes and 1933 Long Beach Earthquake.
The seismotectonic setting of the City is dominated by the Norwalk fault, which
traverses the northern portion of the City. The City is also in close proximity to
the San Andreas Fault, which is located 40 miles to the northeast, the Whittier
fault, located 10 miles to the northeast and the Newport -Inglewood fault, located
10 miles to the southwest. In the event of a severe earthquake, these faults
present the potential for catastrophic damage, including fire, damage to
roadways and other impairments of emergency apparatus. Existing and planned
developments are at risk from structural damage from earthquake faults.
Improved standards are necessary to ensure that maximum safety is provided to
persons and property.
B. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flowand
fires. A severeseismicevent has the potential to negatively impact any rescue
or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to
those indicated under the high wind section above. This situation creates the
need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for
building occupants.
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IV. The findings above are applicable to the Amendments to the 2019 California Building Code
as follows:
2019 CBC SectionFindings
I,
TITLE/DESCRIPTION
Amended
II, III
1507.3.1
Amend CBC Section 1507.3.1 Deck Re uirements III
1613.5 and 1613.5.1
Add CBC Sections 1613.5 and 1613.5.1 Amendments to ASCE 7 III
1613.5.2_
Add CBC Section 1613.5.2 Wood [iia hra ms 111
1613.5.3 "
Add CBC Section 1613.5.3 Structural Se aration III
1613.6
Add CBC Section 1613.6 Seismic Design Provisions for Hillside Buildings 111
1613.7
Add CBC Section 1613.7 Suspended Ceilin s Ili
1704.6
Amend CBC Section 1704.6 Structural Observations
1704.6.2
Amend CBC Section 1704.6.2 Structural "Observations for Seismic" III
Resistance
1705.3
Amend CBC Section 1705.3 Concrete Construction III
1705.12
Amend CBC Section 1705.12 Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance II!
1807.1.4 _
Amend CBC Section 1807.1.4 Permanent Wood Foundation System III
1807.1.6
Amend CBC Section 1807.1.6 Prescriptive Design of Concrete and III
Foundation, Walls
--Masonry
1807.2
Amend CBC Section 1807.2 Retaininq Walls III
1807.3.1
Amend CBC Section 1807.3.1 Limitations III
1809.3
Amend CBC Section 1809.3 Stepped Footin s III
1809.7 and Table
Amend CBC Section 1809.7 and Table 1809.7 Prescriptive Footings for IIL
1809.7
Li ht -Frame Construction
1809.12
Amend CBC Section 1809.12 Timber Footings 111-
1810.3.2.4
Amend CBC Section 1810.3.2.4 Timber III
1905.1.7
Amend CBC Section 1905.1.7 ACI 318, Section 14.1.4 III
1905.1
Amend CBC Section 1905.1 and Add Sections 1905.1.9 thru 1905:1.11 III
General
2304.10.1
Amend CBC Section 2304.10.1 Fastener Re uirement III
2304.10.2,1
Add CBC Section 2304.10.2.1 Quality of Nails III
2304.12.5
Amend CBC Section 2304.12.5 Wood Used in Retaining Walls and Cribs III
2305.4
Add CBC Section 2305.4 Hold-down Connectors III
2306.2
Amend CBC Section 2306.2 Wood -Frame Dia hra ms 111
2306.3
Amend CBC Section 2306.3 Wood -Frame Shear Walls TIl
2307.2
Add CBC Section 2307.2 Wood -Frame Shear Walls III
2308.6.1
Amend CBC Table 2308.6.1 Wall Bracing Requirements IIL
2308.6.5, 2308.6.5.1
Amend CBC Sections `2308.6.5, 2308.6.5.1 and 2308.6.5.2, and Figures
and 2308.6.5.2 and
2308.6.5.1 and 2308.6.5.2 Alternative Bracing Nli'
Figures 2308.6.5.1
and 2308.6.5.2
2308.6.8.1
Amend CBC Section 2308.6.8.1 Foundation Reg jirements III
2308.6.9
Amend CBC Section 2308.6.9 Attachment of SheathingIII
202, 3101.1, 3114
Amend CBC Section 202, Section 3101.1 and Chapter 35 and add CBC III
_and Cha ter 35
Section 3114 Intermodal Shi ping Containers
SECTION 2.
Chapter 1 ("Downey Building Code") of Article VIII ("Building Regulations")
of the Downey Municipal Code set forth below replaces the existing Chapter 1 to read as
follows:
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SECTION 8000 — Adoption by Reference of California Building Code. Except as provided
herein, Chapters 2-35 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code, (California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 2), based upon the 2018InternationalBuilding Code are hereby
adopted by reference as fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as
the "Downey Building Code". A copy of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is on
file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination
by the public.
SECTION8001 — Secti• 1 of the 2019 Edition of the California• • code is
amended to read as follows:
1507.3.1 — Deck requirements. Concrete and clay the shall be installed only over
solid structural sheathing boards.
SECTION8002 . . •' 1613.5.1added to Chapter 16 of the 2019
Edition othe CaliforniaBuilding Code toreadas'• •
1613.5 Amendments to ASCE 7. The provisions of Section 1613.5 shall be permitted as an
amendment to the relevant provisions of ASCE 7.
1613.5.1 Values for vertical combinations. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.2.3.1 Exception'3
as follows:
3. Detached one- and two-family dwellings up to two stories in height of light frame
construction.
SECTION 8003 — Section 1613.5.2 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2019 Edition of the
California :• • Code •readasfollows:
1613.5.2 Wood diaphragms. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.11.2.2.3 as follows:
12.11.2.2.3 Wood diaphragms.- The anchorage of concrete or masonry structural walls to
wood_ diaphragms shall be in accordance with AWC SDPWS 4.1.5.1 and this section.
Continuous ties required by this section shall be in addition to the diaphragm sheathing.
Anchorage shall not be accomplished by use of toenails or nails subject to withdrawal, nor
shall wood ledgers or framing be used in cross -grain bending or cross -grain tension. The
diaphragm sheathing shall not be considered effective for providing the ties or struts
required by this section
For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, Wood diaphragms supporting
concrete or masonry walls shall comply with the following'
The spacing of continuous ties shall not exceed 40 feet. Added chords of diaphragr�l
may be used to form subdiaphragms• transmit the anchorage forces • the
mal
s • ro -
2. The maximum diaphragm shear used to determine the depth of the subdiaphragm shall
not exceed 75% of the maximum diaphragm shear.
i 1 1 1 ' • .,
SECTION 8004= Section 1613.5.3 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2019 Edition of the California
Building Code to read as follows:
1613.5.3 Structural separation. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.12.3 Equation 12.12-1 as
follows:
(5M d
(12.12-1)
SECTION 8005 — Section 1613.6 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2019 Edition of the California
Building Code to read as follows:
1613.6 Seismic design provisions for hillside buildings.
1613.6.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum regulations for the design and
construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructing such buildings on
or into slopes steeper than _one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3%). These regulations
establish minimum standards for seismic force resistance to reduce the risk of injury or loss of life in
the event of earthquakes.
1613.6.2 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to the design of the lateral -force -resisting
system for hillside buildings at and below the base level diaphragm. The design of the lateral -force -
resisting system above the base level diaphragm shall be in accordance with the provisions for
seismic and wind design as required elsewhere in this division.
Exception: Non -habitable accessory buildings and decks not supporting or supported from the main
building are exempt from these regulations.
1613.6.3 Definitions. For the purposes of this section certain terms are defined as follows:
BASE LEVEL DIAPHRAGM is the floor at, or closest to, the top of the highest level of the foundation.
DIAPHRAGM ANCHORS are assemblies that connect a diaphragm to the adjacent foundation at the
uphill diaphragm edge.
DOWNHILL DIRECTION is the descending direction of the slope approximately perpendicular to the
slope contours.
FOUNDATION is concrete or masonry which supports a building, including footings, stem walls,
retaining walls, and grade beams.
FOUNDATION EXTENDING IN THE DOWNHILL DIRECTION is a foundation running downhill and
approximately perpendicular to the uphill foundation.
HILLSIDE BUILDING is any building or portion thereof constructed on or into a slope steeper than
one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3%). If only a portion of the building is supported on or
into the slope, these regulations apply to the entire building.
PRIMARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a direct connection as
described in Sections 1613.6.5 and 1613.6.7.3 between the diaphragm and the uphill foundation.
SECONDARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a redundant diaphragm
to foundation connection, as described in Sections 1613.6.6 and 1613.6.7.4.
UPHILL DIAPHRAGM EDGE is the edge of the diaphragm adjacent and closest to the highest ground
level at the perimeter of the diaphragm.
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UPHILL FOUNDATION is the foundation parallel and closest to the uphill diaphragm edge
1613.6.4 Analysis and design.
1613.6.4.1 General Every hillside building within the scope of this section shall be analyzed, -
designed, and _constructed in accordance with the provisions of this division. When the code
prescribed wind design produces greater effects, the wind design shall govern, but detailing
requirements and limitations prescribed in this and referenced sections shall be followed.
1613.6.4.2 Base level diaphragm -downhill direction. The following provisions shall apply to the
seismic analysis and design of the connections for the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction.
1613.6.4.2.1 Base for lateral force design defined. for seismic forces acting in the downhill
direction, the base of the building shall be the floor at or closest to the top of the highest level of the
foundation.
1613.6.4.2.2 Base shear. In developing the base shear for seismic design, the response modification
coefficient (R) shall not exceed 5 for bearing wall and building frame systems. The total base shear
shall include the forces tributary to the base level diaphragm including forces from the base level
diaphragm.
1613.6.5 Base shear resistance -primary anchors.
1613.6.5.1 General- The base shear in the downhill direction shall be resisted through primary
anchors from diaphragm struts provided in the base level diaphragm to the foundation.
1613.6.5.2 Location of primary anchors. A primary anchor and diaphragm strut shall be provided in
line with each foundation extending in the downhill direction. Primary anchors and diaphragm struts
shall also be provided where interior vertical lateral -force -resisting elements occur above and in
contact with the base level diaphragm. The spacing of primary anchors and diaphragm struts or
collectors shall in no case exceed 30 feet (9144 mm).
1613.6.5.3 Design of primary anchors and diaphragm struts. Primary anchors and diaphragm
struts shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 1613.6.8.
1613.6.5.4 Limitations. The following lateral -force -resisting elements shall not be designed to resist
seismic forces below the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction:
1. Wood structural panel wall sheathing,
2. Cement plaster and lath,
3. Gypsum wallboard, and
4. Tension only braced frames.
Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2205.2.1.2 may be used to
transfer forces from the primary anchors and diaphragm struts to the foundation provided lateral
forces do not induce flexural stresses in any member of the frame or in the diaphragm struts.
Deflections of frames shall account for the variation in slope of diagonal members when the frame is
not rectangular.
1613.6.6 Base shear resistance -secondary anchors.
1613.6.6.1 General. In addition to the primary anchors required by Section 1613.6.5, the base shear
in the downhill direction shall be resisted through secondary anchors in the uphill foundation
connected to diaphragm struts in the base level diaphragm.
Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations extending in the downhill
direction spaced at not more than 30 feet (9144 mm) on center extend up to and are directly
connected to the base level diaphragm for at least 70% of the diaphragm depth.
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1613.6.6-2 Secondary anchor capacity
�` and spacing. Secondary anchors _odthe base level
diaphragm shall be designed for a minimum force equal to the base ohear, including forces tributary
to the base level diaphragm, but not |ena than OOO pounds per lineal foot (870 kN/n) based on
Allowable Gtneoo Design (ASD' levels. The secondary anchors shall be uniformly distributed along the
uphill diaphragm edge and shall be spaced a maximum of 4 feet (1219 mm) on center.
1613.6.6.3 Design. Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts uhoU be designed in accordance with
Section 1613.6.8.
1613.6.7 Diaphragms below the base level -downhill direction. The following provisions ohe||
apply to the lateral analysis and design of the connections for all diaphragms below the base level
diaphragm inthe downhill direction.
1613.6.7.1 Diaphragm defined. Every floor level below the base level diaphragm shall be designed
aeodiaphragm.
1613.6.7.2 Design force. Each diaphragm below the base level diaphragm shall be designed for all
tributary loads at that level using e minimum seismic force factor not less than the base shear
coefficient.
1613.6'7.3 Design force resistance -primary anchors. The design force described in Section
1813.6.7.2 shall be resisted through primary anchors from diaphragm struts provided in each
diaphragm tothe foundation. Primary anchors shall be provided and designed in accordance with the
requirements and limitations nfSection 1613.6.5.
1613.6.7.4 Design force resistance -secondary anchors.
1613.6.7.4.1 General. In addition to the primary anchors required in Section 1613.0.7.3, the design
force inthe downhill direction shall beresisted through secondary anchors inthe uphill foundation
connected todiaphragm struts ineach diaphragm below the base level.
Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations extending in the downhill
dinaoUun, spaced at not more than 30 feet (9144 mm) on center, extend up to and are directly
connected to each diaphragm below the base level for at least 70% of the diaphragm depth.
1613.0.7.4.2 Secondary anchor capacity. Secondary anchors at each diaphragm below the base
level diaphragm shall be designed for minimum force equal tothe design force but not less than
300 pounds per lineal foot (4.38 kN/m) based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD) levels. The
secondary anchors shall be uniformly distributed along the uphill diaphragm edge and shall be
spaced amaximum of4feet (1218mm) oncenter.
1613.6.7.4.3 Design. Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed inaccordance with
Section 1613.6.8.
1813.G.8Primary and secondary anchorage and diaphragm strut design. Primary and secondary
anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with the following provisions:
1. Fasteners. All bolted fasteners used hodevelop connections towood members shall be provided
with square plate washers at all bolt heads and nuts. Washers shall be minimum 0.229 inch by
inches by 3 inches (5.82 mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Nuts shall be tightened to finger tight
plus one half (i/2)wrench turn prior tocovering the framing.
2,. Fastening. The diaphragm to foundation anchorage shall not be accomplished by the use of
tnenei|ing, nails subject to vvithdrawa|, or wood in cross -grain bending or cross -grain tension.
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3. Size of Wood Members. Wood diaphragm struts collectors, and other wood members connected
to primary anchors shall not be less than 3 inch (76 mm) nominal width. The effects of eccentricity
on wood members shall be evaluated as required per Item 9.
4. Design. Primary and secondary anchorage, including diaphragm struts, splices, and collectors
shall be designed for 125% of the tributary force.
5. Allowable Stress Increase. The one-third allowable stress increase permitted under Section
1605.3.2 shall not be taken when the working (allowable) stress design method is used.
6. Steel Element- of Structural Wall Anchorage System. The strength design forces for steel
elements of the structural wall anchorage system, with the exception of anchor bolts and
reinforcing steel, shall be increased by 1.4 times the forces otherwise required.
7. Primary Anchors. The load path for primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be fully
developed into the diaphragm and into the foundation. The foundation must be shown _to be
adequate to resist the concentrated loads from the primary anchors.
8. Secondary Anchors. The load path for secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be fully
developed in the diaphragm but need not be developed beyond the connection to the foundation.
9. Symmetry. All lateral force foundation_ anchorage and diaphragm strut connections shall be
symmetrical. Eccentric connections may be permitted when demonstrated by calculation or tests
that all components of force have been provided for in the structural analysis or tests.
10. Wood Ledgers. Wood ledgers shall not be used to resist cross -grain bending or cross -grain
tension.
1613.6.9 lateral -force -resisting elements normal to the downhill direction.
1613.6.9.1 General. In the direction normal to the downhill direction, lateral -force -resisting elements
shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of this section.
1613.6.9.2 Base shear. In developingthe base shear for seismic design, the response modification
coefficient (R) shall not exceed 5 for bearing wall and building frame systems.
1613.6.9.3 Vertical distribution of seismic forces. For seismic forces acting normal to the downhill
direction the distribution of seismic forces over the height of the building using Section 12.8.3 of
ASCE 7 shall be determined using the height measured from the top of the lowest level of the building
foundation.
1613.6.9.4 Drift limitations. The story drift below the base level diaphragm shall not exceed 0.007
times the story height at strength design force level The total drift from the base level diaphragm to
the top of the foundation shall not exceed 3/4 inch (19 mm). Where the story height or the height from
the base level diaphragm to the top of the foundation varies because of a stepped footing or story
offset, the height shall be measured from the average height of the top of the foundation. The story
drift shall not be reduced by the effect of horizontal diaphragm stiffness.
1613.6.9.5 Distribution of lateral forces.
1613.6.9.5.1 General The design lateral force shall be distributed to lateral -force -resisting elements
of varying heights in accordance with the stiffness of each individual element.
1613.6.9.5.2 Woodstructuralpanel sheathed walls. The stiffness of a stepped wood structural
panel shear wall may be determined by dividing the wait into adjacent rectangular elements, subject'
to the same top of wall deflection, Deflections of shear walls may be estimated by AWC SDPWS
Section 4.3.2. Sheathing and fastening requirements for the stiffest section shall be used for the
entire wall. Each section of wall shall be anchored for shear and uplift at each step. The minimum
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horizontal length of a step shall be 8 feet (2438 mm) and the maximum vertical height of a step shall
be 2 feet 8 inches (813 mm).
1613.6.9.5.3 Reinforced concrete or masonry shear walls. Reinforced concrete or masonry shear
walls shall have forces distributed in proportion to the rigidity of each section of the wall.
1613.6.9.6 Limitations. The following lateral force -resisting -elements shall not be designed to resist
lateral forces below the base level diaphragm in the direction normal to the downhill direction:
1. _ Cement plaster and lath,
2. Gypsum wallboard, and
3. Tension -only braced frames.
Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2205.2.1.2 of this Code may
be designed as lateral -force -resisting elements in the direction normal to the downhill direction,
provided lateral forces do not induce flexural stresses in any member of the frame. Deflections of
frames shall account for the variation in slope of diagonal members when the frame is not
rectangular.
1613.6.10 Specific design provisions.
1613.6.10.1 Footings and grade beams. All footings and grade beams shall comply with the
following:
1. Grade beams shall extend at least 12 inches (305 mm) below the lowest adjacent grade and
provide a minimum 24 inch (610 mm) distance horizontally from the bottom outside face of the
grade beam to the face of the descending slope.
2. Continuous footings shall be reinforced with at least two No. 4 reinforcing bars at the top and two
No. 4 reinforcing bars at the bottom.
3. All main footing and grade beam reinforcement steel shall be bentintothe intersecting footing
and fully developed around each corner and intersection.
4. All concrete stem walls shall extend from the foundation and reinforced as required for concrete
or masonry walls.
1613.6.10.2 Protection against decay and termites. All wood to earth separation shall comply with
the following:
1. Where a footing or grade beam extends across a descending slope, the stem wall, grade beam,
or footing shall extend up to a minimum 18 inches (457 mm) above the highest adjacent grade.
Exception: At paved garage and doorway entrances to the building, the stem wall need only
extend to the finished concrete slab, provided the wood framing is protected with a moisture proof
barrier.
2. Wood ledgers supporting a vertical load of more than 100 pounds per lineal foot (1.46 kN/m)
based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD) levels and located within 48 inches (1219 mm) of
adjacent grade are prohibited. Galvanized steel ledgers and anchor bolts, with or without wood
ailers, or treated or decay resistant sill plates supported on a concrete or masonry seat, may be
used.
1613.6.10.3 Sill plates. All sill plates and anchorage shall comply with the following:
1. All wood framed walls, including nonbearing walls, when resting on a footing, foundation, or grade
beam stem wall, shall be supported on wood sill plates bearing on a level surface.
2. Power -driven fasteners shall not be used to anchor sill plates except at interior nonbearing walls
not designed as shear walls.
1613.6.10.4 Column base plate anchorage. The base of isolated wood posts (not framed into a stud
wall) supporting a vertical load of 4,000 pounds (17.8 kN) based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD)
levels or more and the baseplate fora steel column shall comply with the following:
1. When the post or column is supported on a pedestal extending above the top of a footing or
grade beam, the pedestal shall be designed and reinforced as required for concrete or masonry
columns. The pedestal shall be reinforced with a minimum of four No. 4 bars extending to the
bottom of the footing or grade beam. The top of exterior pedestals shall be sloped for positive
drainage.
2. The base plate anchor bolts or the embedded portion of the post base, and the vertical reinforcing
bars for the pedestal, shall be confined with two No. 4 or three No. 3 ties within the top 5 inches
(127 mm) of the concrete or masonry pedestal. The baseplate anchor bolts shall be embedded a
minimum of 20 bolt diameters into the concrete or masonry pedestal. The base plate anchor bolts
and post bases shall be galvanized and each anchor bolt shall have at least 2 galvanized nuts
above the base plate.
1613.6.10.5 Steel beam to column supports. All steel beam to column supports shall be
positively braced in each direction. Steel beams shall have stiffener plates installed on each
side of the beam web at the column. The stiffener plates shall be welded to each beam flange
and the beam web. Each brace connection or structural member shall consist of at least two
5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter machine bolts.
SECTION 8006 -Section 1613.7 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2019 Edition of the California
Building Code to read as follows:
1613.7 Suspended ceilings. Minimum design and installation standards for suspended ceilings shall
be determined in accordance with the requirements of Section 2506.2.1 of this Code and this section.
1613.7.1 Scope. This part contains special requirements for suspended ceilings and lighting systems.
Provisions of Section 13.5.6 of ASCE 7 shall apply except as modified herein.
1613.7.2 General. The suspended ceilings and lighting systems shall be limited to 6 feet (1828 mm)
below the structural deck unless the lateral bracing is designed by a licensed engineer or architect.
1613.7.3 Sprinkler heads. All sprinkler heads (drops) except fire -resistance -rated floor/ceiling or
roof/ceiling assemblies, shall be designed to allow for free movement of the sprinkler pipes with
oversize rings, sleeves or adaptors through the ceiling tile. Sprinkler heads and other penetrations
shall have a 2 inch (50mm) oversize ring, sleeve, or adapter through the ceiling the to allow for free
movement of at least 1 inch (25mm) in all horizontal directions. Alternatively, a swing joint that can
accommodate 1 inch (25 mm) of ceiling movement in all horizontal directions is permitted to be
provided at the top of the sprinkler head extension.
Sprinkler heads penetrating fire -resistance -rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies shall comply
with Section 714 of this Code.
1613.7.4 Special requirements for means of egress. Suspended ceiling assemblies located along
means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more shall comply with the following provisions.
1613.7.4.1 General Ceiling suspension systems shall be connected and braced with vertical hangers
attached directly to the structural deck along the means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or
more and at lobbies' accessory to Group A Occupancies. Spacing of vertical hangers shall not
exceed 2 feet (610 mm) on center along the entire length of the suspended ceiling assembly located
along the means of egress or at the lobby.
1613.7.4.2 Assembly device. All lay -in panels shall be secured to the suspension ceiling assembly
with two hold-down clips minimum for each the within a 4 -foot (1219 mm) radius of the exit lights and
exit signs.
1613.7.4.3 Emergency systems. Independent supports and braces shall be provided for light
fixtures required for exit illumination. Power supply for exit illumination shall comply with the
requirements of Section 1008.3 of this Code.
1613.7.4.4 Supports for appendage. Separate support from the structural deck shall be provided for
all appendages such as light fixtures, air diffusers, exit signs, and similar elements.
SECTION 8007 —Section -1704.6 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
1704.6 Structural observations. Where required by the provisions of Section 1704.6.1, 1704.6.2 or
1704.6.3, the owner or the owner's authorized agent shall employ structural observer to perform
structural observations. Structural observation does not include or waive the responsibility for the
inspections in Section 110 or the special inspections in Section 1705 or other sections of this code.
The structural observer shall be one of the following individuals:
1. The registered design professional responsible for the structural design; or
2. Aregistered design professional designated by the registered design professional responsible for
the structural design.
Prior to the commencement of observations, the structural observer shall submit to the building
official a written statement identifying the frequency and extent of structural observations.
The owner or owner's authorized agent shall coordinate and call a preconstruction meeting between
the structural observer, contractors, affected subcontractors and special inspectors. The structural
observer shall presideoverthe meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall be to identify the major
structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the
structure and to review scheduling of the required observations. A record of the meeting shall be
included in the report submitted to the building official.
Observed deficiencies shall be reported in writing to the owner or owner's authorized agent, special
inspector, contractor and the building official. Upon the form prescribed by the building official, the
structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement at each significant
construction stage stating that the site visits have been made and identifying any reported
deficiencies which, to the best of the structural observer's knowledge, have not been resolved. A final
report by the structural observer which states that all observed deficiencies have been resolved is
required before acceptance of the work by the building official.
SECTION 8008 — Section 1704.6.2 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
1704.6.2 Structural observations for seismic resistance. Structural observations shall be provided
for those structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F where one or more of the
following conditions exist:
1. The structure is classified as Risk Category III or IV.
2. The structure is classified as Risk 'Category 1 or II, and a lateral design is required for the
structure or portion thereof.
Exception: One-story wood framed Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies less than 2,000 square
feet in area, provided the adjacent grade is not steeper than 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10%
sloped), assigned to Seismic Design Category D.
SECTION 8009 — Section 1705.12 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
1705.12 Special inspections for seismic resistance. Special inspections for seismic resistance shall
be required as specified in Sections 1705.12.1 through 1705.12.9, unless exempted by the exceptions
of Section 1704.2.
Exception: The special inspections specified in Sections 1705.12.1 through 1705.12.9 are not
required for structures designed and constructed in accordance with one of the following:
1. The structure consists of light -frame construction; the design spectral response acceleration at
short periods, SDS, as determined in Section 1613.2.4, does not exceed 0.5; and the building
height of the structure does not exceed 35 feet (10 668 mm).
2. The seismic force -resisting system of the structure consists of reinforced masonry or reinforced
concrete; the design spectral response acceleration at short periods, SDS, as determined in
Section 1613.2.4, does not exceed 0.5; and the building height of the structure does not exceed
25 feet (7620 mm)
3. The structure is a detached one- or two-family dwelling not exceeding two stories above grade
plane, is not assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, and does not have any of the
following horizontal or vertical irregularities in accordance with Section 12.3 of ASCE 7:
3.1 Torsional or extreme torsional irregularity.
3.2 Nonparallel systems irregularity.
3.3 Stiffness -soft story or stiffness -extreme soft story irregularity.
3.4 Discontinuity in lateral strength -weak story irregularity.
SECTION 8010 — Section 1807.1.4 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems. Permanent wood foundation systems shall be
designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF. Lumber and plywood shall be treated in
accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specification A, Special Requirement 4.2) and shall be
identified in accordance with Section 2303.1.9.1. Permanent wood foundation systems shall not be
used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
SECTION 8011 - Section 1807.1;6 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and masonry
foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed
and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be
used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
SECTION 8012 —Section 1807:2 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
1807.2 Retaining walls. Retaining walls shall be designed in accordance with Section 1807.2.1
through 1807.2.3. Retaining walls assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F shall not be
partially or wholly constructed of wood.
SECTION 8013 — Section 1807.3.1 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
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1807.3.1 Limitations. The design procedures outlined in this section are subject to the following
limitations:
1. The frictional resistance for structural walls and slabs on silts and clays shall be limited to one
half of the normal force imposed on the soils by the weight of the fooling or slab.
2. Posts embedded in earth shall not be used to provide lateral support for structural or
nonstructural materials such as plaster, masonry or concrete unless bracing is provided that
develops the limited deflection required.
Wood poles shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 for sawn timber posts (Commodity
Specification A, Use Category 4B) and for round timber posts (Commodity Specification B, Use
Category 46). Wood poles and posts embedded in direct contact with soil shall not be used for
structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
Exception: Wood poles and posts embedded in direct contact with soil may be used to support
uninhabitable, unoccupiable structures such as fences when approved by the building official.
SECTION 8014 - Section 1809.3 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
1809.3 Stepped footings. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings
shall be permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 unit's horizontal (10 -percent
slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of
the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal
(10 -percent slope).
For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, the stepping requirement shall also
apply to the top surface of continuous footings supporting walls. Footings shall be reinforced with four
No. 4 deformed reinforcing bars. Two bars shall be placedatthe top and bottom of the footings as
shown in Figure 1809.3.
SECTION 8015 — Section 1809.7 and Table 1809.7 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code
are amended to read as follows:
1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light -frame construction. Where a specific design is not provided,
concrete or masonry -unit footings supporting walls of light -frame construction shall be permitted to be
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designed in accordance with Table 1809.7. Light -frame construction using prescriptive footings in
Table 1809.7 shall not exceed one story above grade plane for structures assigned to Seismic Design
Category D, E or F.
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a. Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1809.4.
b. The ground under the floor shall be permitted to be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing.
c.- See Section 1905 for additional requirements for concrete footings of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category
C, D. E or F.
d. For thickness of foundation walls, see Section 1807.1.6.
e. Footings shall be permitted to support a roof addition to the stipulated number of floors. Footings supporting roof only
shall be as required for supporting one floor.
SECTION 8016 — Section 1809.12 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
1809.12 Timber footings. Timber footings shall be permitted for buildings of Type V construction and
as otherwise approved by the Building Official. Such footings shall be treated in accordance with
AWPA U1 (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B). Treated timbers are not required where
placed entirely below permanent water level, or where used as capping for wood piles that project
above the water level over submerged or marsh lands. The compressive stresses perpendicular to
grain in untreated timber footings supported on treated piles shall not exceed 70 percent of the
allowable stresses for the species and grade of timber asspecifiedin the_ANSI/AWC NDS. Timber
footings shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
SECTION 8017 Section 1810.3.2.4 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
1810.3.2.4 Timber. Timber deep foundation elements shall be designed as piles or poles in
accordance with ANSI/AWC NDS. Round timber elements shall conform to ASTM D 25. Sawn timber
elements shall conform to DOC PS -20. Timber deep foundation elements shall not be used in
structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
SECTION 8018 - Section 1905.1.7 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
1905.1.7 ACI 318, Section 14.1.4. Delete ACI 318, Section 14.1.4, and replace with the following:
14.1.4 — Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F
14.1.4.1 — Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of
structural plain concrete, except as follows:
(a) Concrete used for fill with a minimum cement content of two (2) sacks of Portland cement or
cementious material per cubic yard.
(b) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are permitted, provided the
projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing
thickness.
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(c) Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted provided the footings have at least two
continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a
total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross-sectional area of the footing. A minimum of
one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall
be provided at corners and intersections.
Exceptions:
1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height and constructed with
stud -bearing walls, are permitted to have plain concrete footings with at least two continuous
longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 are permitted to have a total area of less
than 0.002 times the gross cross-sectional area of the footing.
SECTION 8019 — Section 1905.1 is amended and Sections 1905.1.9 thru 1905.1.11 are added to
Chapter 19 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
1905.1 General. The text of ACI 318 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1905.1.1 through
1905.1.11.
1905.1.9 ACI 318, Section 18.7.5. Modify ACI 318,_ Section 18.7.5, by adding Section 18.7.5.7 and
18.7.5.8 as follows:
18.7.5.7 Where the calculated point of contraflexure is not within the middle half of the member
clear height, provide transverse reinforcement as specified in ACI 318 Sections 18.7.5.1, Items
(a) through (c), over the full height of the member.
18.7.5.8 — At any section where the design strength, 9Pn, of the column is less than the sum of
the shears Ve computed in accordance with ACI 318 Sections 18.7.6.1 and 18.6.5.1 for all the
beams framing into the column above the level under consideration, transverse reinforcement as
specified in ACI 318 Sections 18.7.5.1 through 18.7.5.3 shall be provided. For beams framing into
opposite sides of the column, the moment components are permitted to be assumed to be of
opposite sign. For the determination of the design strength, 9Pn, of the column, these moments
are permitted to be assumed to result from the deformation of the frame in any one principal axis.
1905.1.10 ACI 318, Section 18.10.4. Modify ACI 318, Section 18.10.4, by adding Section 18.10.4.6
as follows:
18.10.4.6 — Walls and portions of walls with Pu > 0.35Pa- shall not be considered to contribute to
the calculated shear strength of the structure for resisting earthquake -induced forces. Such walls
shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318 Section 18.14.
1905.1.11 ACI 318, Section 18.12.6. Modify ACI 318; by adding Section 18.12.6.2 as follows:
18.12.6.2 Collector and boundary elements in topping slabs placed overprecastfloor and roof
elements shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) or 6 db in thickness, where db is the diameter of
the largest reinforcement in the topping slab.
SECTION 8020 - Section 2304.10.1 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Codeis amended to
read as follows:
2304.10.1 Fastener requirements. Connections for wood members shall be designed in accordance
with the appropriate methodology in Section 2302.1. The number and size of fasteners connecting
wood members shall not be less than that set forth in Table 2304.10.1. Staple fasteners in Table
2304.10.1 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in _structures assigned to Seismic
Design Category D, E or F.
Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable` shear values
are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.
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SECTION 8021 — Section 2304.10.2.1 is added to Chapter 23 of the 2019 Edition of the California
Building Code to read as follows:
2304.10.2.1 Quality of nails. In Seismic Design Category D, E or F, mechanically driven nails used
in wood structural panel shear walls shall meet the same dimensions as that required for hand -driven
nails, including diameter, minimum length and minimum head diameter. Clipped head or box nails are
not permitted in new construction. The allowable design value for clipped head nails in existing
construction may be taken at no more than the nail -head -area ratio of that of the same size hand
driven nails.
SECTION 8022 — Section 2304.12.5 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
2304.12.5 Wood used in retaining walls and cribs. Wood installed in retaining or crib walls shall be
preservative treated in accordance with AWPA U1 for soil and fresh water use. Wood shall not be
used in retaining or crib walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
SECTION 8023 —'Section 2305.4 is added to Chapter 23 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building
Code to read as follows:
2305.4 Hold-down connectors. In Seismic Design Category D, E or F, hold-down connectors shall
be designed to resist shear wall overturning moments using approved cyclic load values or 75
percent of the allowable seismic load values that do not consider cyclic loading of the product.
Connector bolts into wood framing shall require steel plate washers on the post on the opposite side
of the anchorage device. Plate size shall be a minimum of 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches (5.82
mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Hold-down connectors shall be tightened to finger tight plus one
half (1/2) wrench turn just prior to covering the wall framing.
SECTION 8024 - Section 2306.2 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
2306.2 Wood -frame diaphragms. Wood -frame diaphragms shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with AWC SDPWS. Where panels are fastened to framing members with staples,
requirements and limitations of AWCSDPWSshall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in
Table 2306.2(1) or 2306.2(2) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design
Category A, B, or C.
Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples
may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building
official.
The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.2(1) and 2306.2(2) are permitted to be increased 40
percent for wind design.
Wood structural panel diaphragms used to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic
Design Category D, E or F shall be applied directly to the framing members.
Exception: Wood structural panel diaphragms are permitted to be fastened over solid lumber
planking or laminated decking, provided the panel joints and lumber planking or laminated
decking joints do not coincide.
SECTION 8025 — Section 2306.3 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
2306.3 Wood -frame shear walls. Wood -frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with AWC SDPWS. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F,
application of Tables 4.3A and 4,313 of AWC SDPWS shall include the following:
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1. Wood structural panel thickness for shear walls shall not be less than 3/8 inch thick and studs
shall not be spaced at more than 16 inches on center.
2. The maximum nominal unit shear capacities for 3/8 inch wood structural panels resisting seismic
forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D„E or F is 400 pounds per linear foot
(plf).
Exception: Other nominal unit shear capacities may be permitted if such values are
substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.
3. Nails shall be placed not less than 1/2 inch in from the panel edges and not less than 3/8 inch
from the edge of the connecting members for shear greater than 350 plf using ASD or 500 plf
using LRFD. Nails shall be placed not less than 3/8 inch from panel edges and not less than 1/4
inch from the edge of the connecting members for shears of 350 plf or less using ASD or 500 plf
or less using LRFD.
4. Table 4.3B application is not allowed for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or
F.
For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, application of Table 4.3C of AWC SDPWS
shall not be used below the top level in a multi-level building.
Where panels are fastened to framing members with staples, requirements and limitations of AWC
SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.3(1), 2306.3(2) or
2306.3(3) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C.
Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples
may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building
official.
The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.3(1) and 2306.3(2) are permitted to be increased 40
percent for wind design. Panels complying with ANSI/APA PRP -210 shall be permitted to use design
values for Plywood Siding in the AWC SDPWS.
SECTION 8026 - Section 2307.2 is added to the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code to read as
follows:
2307.2 Wood -frame shear walls. Wood -frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with Section 2306.3 as applicable.
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Table 2308.6.1 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
TABLE 2308.6.1'
WALL BRACING REQUIREMENTS
For SI: I inch = 25.4 mm, I foot = 304,8 mm.
NP = Not Permitted.
a. This table specifies minimum requirements for braced wall panels along interior or exterior braced waillines.
b, See Section 2308,63for full description of bracing methods.
c, For thod 011, gypsum wallboard applied to framing supports that are spaced at 16 inches on center.
d. The required lengths shall be doubled for gypsum board applied to only one face of a braced wall panel,
e. Percentaize shown represents the minimum amount of bracing required along the building length (or wall length if the structure has an irregular shape).
BRACED PANEL LOCATION,
MAXIMUM DISTANCE
SEISMIC
STORY
MAXIMUM SPACING (D.C.) AND MINIMUM PERCENTAGE Q0
OF BRACED WALL
DESIGN
CONDITION (SEE 1
SPACING OF
BRACED
PANELS FROM EACH
CATEGORY
SECTION 2306.2)
WALL LINES
END OF BRACED
WALL LINE
Bradng method'
LIS DWB, WSP SFB, PBS, PCP, HPS, GB..d
35'-01 Each end and Each end and 25'- 0' o.c, Each end and :sV-Vo.c.
12'- 6"
S 25'- T o.c.
A and B
35'- 0" Each end and Each end and S 25'- G' o.c. Each end and 5 25'- G" o.c.
12'- 6'
5 25'- 0" o,c.
35'- 0" NP Each end and 5 25'- 0' o.c. Each end and 25'- 0" o.c.
12'- 6'
35'- 0" NP Each end and 5 25'- 0" o.c. Each end and 25'- 0" o.c.
12'- 6'
C
Each end and _-, 25'- G' o. c. Each end and_-, 25'- 0" o,c.
35'- 0" NP (minimum 25% of wall (minimum 25% of wall
12'- 6"
lengthy lengthy
SDs < 0.50: Each end and -e,''SDs < 0.50: Each end and 5
25'-0" o,c. (minimum 21% 25'- T o.c. (minimum 43%®
of wall lengthy of wall lengthy
M ., SDs < 0,75: Each end 0.5 <, SD3 < 0.7 5: Each end
and -�
,25'- 0" o,c. (mini- and 5 25'- 0' o. c. (minimum
LA—h
mum 32% of wall lengthy 59% of wall lengthy
Dand E
25'- 0" NP —
81- 0"
0.75 5 SDs :g 1.00: Each end 0.75 5 SDs 51.00: Each end
and 25'- T o.c. (mini- and 5 25'- 0" o.c. (minimum
mum 37% of wall length)* 75% of wall length)
SD5 71;00: Each end and 5 So, > 1.00: Each end and 5
25'- 0" o.c. (minimum 48% 25'- 0" o,c, (minimum
of wall length)' 100% of wall length)'
For SI: I inch = 25.4 mm, I foot = 304,8 mm.
NP = Not Permitted.
a. This table specifies minimum requirements for braced wall panels along interior or exterior braced waillines.
b, See Section 2308,63for full description of bracing methods.
c, For thod 011, gypsum wallboard applied to framing supports that are spaced at 16 inches on center.
d. The required lengths shall be doubled for gypsum board applied to only one face of a braced wall panel,
e. Percentaize shown represents the minimum amount of bracing required along the building length (or wall length if the structure has an irregular shape).
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SECTION 8027 — Sections2308.6.5, 2308.6.5.1 and 2308.6.5.2 and Figures 2308.6.5.1 and 2308.6.5.2
of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code are amended to read as follows:
2308.6.5 Alternative bracing. An alternate braced wall (ABW) or a portal frame with hold-downs
(PFH) described in this section is permitted to substitute for a 48 -inch (1219 mm) braced wall panel of
Method DWB, WSP, SFB, PBS, PCP or HIPS. For Method GB; each 96 -inch (2438 mm) section
(applied to one face) or 48 -inch (1219 mm) section (applied to both faces) or portion thereof required
by Table 2308.6.1 is permitted to be replaced by one panel constructed in accordance with Method
ABW or PFH.
2308.6:5.1 Alternate braced wall (ABW). An ABW shall be constructed in accordance with this
section and Figure 2308,6.5.1. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less
than 2 feet 8 inches (813 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall
be sheathed on one face with 3/8 -inch (3.2 mm) minimum -thickness wood structural panel
sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Table 2304.10.1
and blocked at wood structural panel edges. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category
D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32 -inch -minimum -thickness (11.9 mm)
wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3
inches at intermediate supports. Two anchor bolts installed in accordance with Section 2308.3.1
shall be provided in each panel. Anchor bolts shall be placed at each panel outside quarter
points. Each panel end stud shall have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation, capable of
providing an approved uplift capacity of not less than 1,800 pounds (8006 N): The hold-down
device shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The ABW shall
be supported directly on a foundation or on floor framing supported directly on a foundation that is
continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced
with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. Where the continuous foundation is required to
have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12 -inch by 12 -inch (305 mm by 305
mm) continuous footing e ue owrf slat; edge is permitted at door openings in the braced
wall line. This continuous footing e shall be reinforced with not less than
one No. -4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement_ shall be lapped 4524 inches (384 610 mm)
with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced
wall line.
Where the ABW is installed at the first story of two-story buildings, the wood structural panel
sheathing shall be provided on both faces, three anchor bolts shall be placed at one-quarter
points and tie -down device uplift capacity shall be not less than 3,000 pounds (13 344 N).
MIN. Na" THICK WOOD
STRUCTURALPANEL
w SHEATHING ON ONE FACE-----
MIN.
ACE ---MIN. 2x4 FRAMING. MIN. DOUBLE
g STUDS REQUIRED
R' '-STUDS UNDER HEADER AS—
o_
REQUIRED
HOLD-DOWN PER SECTION
2308.6.5.1
2'-8"MIN PANEL ORPANEL SPL€CIF NEEDED) ADJOINING PANEL
LENGTHEDGES SHALL ME OVER AND BE FASTENED TO
COMMON FRAMING
-"8d COMON 04 NAILS AT 6" O.C.
AT PANEL EDGES FOR SINGLE STORY AND AT 4" O,C.
AT PANEL EDGES FOR THE FIRST OF 2 STORIES
BOLTS PER SECTION 2308.6.5.1
—MINIMUM REINFORCING OF FOUNDATION, ONE #4
BAR TOP AND BOTTOM OF FOOTING„ REINFORCING
SHALL BE LAPPED 4$ 24 INCHES MIN;;
6 i
For SI: I inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
FIGURE 2308.6.5.1
ALTERNATE BRACED WALL PANEL (ABW)
2308.6.5.2 Portal frame with hold-downs (PFH). A PFH shall be constructed in accordance with
this section and Figure 2308.6.5.2. The adjacent door or window opening shall have a full-length
header.
In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 16 inches (406 mm) and a
height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with a single
layer of 3/8 -inch (9.5 mm) minimum -thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d
common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. For structures assigned to
Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall besheathedon one face with 15/32 -inch -
minimum -thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3
inches on panel edges, -3 inches at intermediate supports and in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2.
The wood structural panel sheathing shall extend up over the solid sawn or glued -laminated header
and shall be nailed in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. A built-up header consisting of at least two
2 -inch by 12 -inch (51 mm by 305 mm) boards, fastened in accordance with Item 24 of Table
2304.10.1 shall be permitted to be used. A spacer, if used, shall be placed on the side of the built-up
beam opposite the wood structural panel sheathing. The header shall extend between the inside
faces of the first full-length outer studs of each panel. The clear span of the header between the inner
studs of each panel shall be not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) and not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in
length. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4,400 N) shall fasten the header
to the inner studs opposite the sheathing. One anchor bolt not less than 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter
and installed in accordance with Section 2308.3.1 shall be provided in the center of each sill plate.
The studs at each end of the panel shall have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an
uplift capacity of not less than 3,500 pounds (15 570 N).
Where a panel is located on one side of the opening, the header shall extend between the inside face
of the first full-length stud of the panel and the bearing studs at the other end of the opening. A strap
with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N) shall fasten the header to the bearing
studs. The bearing studs shall also have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift
capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N). The hold-down devices shall be an embedded strap
type, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The PFH panels shall be
supported directly on -a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall linea
This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. Where the
continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12 -
inch by 12 -inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing is permitted at door openings in the braced
wall line. This continuous footing shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom.
This reinforcement shall be lapped not less than 24 inches (610 mm) with the reinforcement required
in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line.
Where a PFH is installed at the first story of two-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not
less than 24 inches (610 mm).
F0 i I 1 0 0
wilel
EXTENT OF HEADER
DOUBLE PORTAL FRAME (TWO BRACED WALL PANELS)
SINGLE PORTALLXl ENT OF HEADER
-ew
F=RAME (ONE BRACED WALL PANEL) MIN. 1000 LB TIE -DOWN
`DEVICE
MIN. 3"x11.25" NET HEADER a f
a
6' TO 18' TYPICAL PORTAL FRAME
CONSTRUCTION
10001b STRAP OPPOSITE SHEATHING
iFASTEN TOP PLATE TO HEADER WITH TWO
ROWS OF 16d SINKER NAILS AT 3" O.C„ TYR
',—FASTEN SHEATHING TO HEADER WITH 8dCOMMOF
OR iN 3"GRID PATTERN A:
SHOWN AND r O.C. IN ALL FRAMING (STUDS,
BLOCKING AND SILLS) TYR
—MIN. ONE-STORYSTRUG
M'iIN. WIDTH = 24" FOR USE IN F=IRST Or TV
STRUCTURES
—MIN, 2x4 FRAMING
-�--td MIN. THICKNESS WOOD a
STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEATHING
e�co�n�ierao�trioNs} -
--MIN: DOUBLE 2x4 POST
MIN. 1000 LB TIE -DOWN
"°DEVICE
For SI: I inch = 25.4 nan 1 foot = 304.8 na n, 1 pound = 4.448 N.
a. For t ttures assImed to SekMkDeojM Cate t 5r a hed IM ant, se- h- flil179 masa ewe s1 soel c lhin
FIGURE 2308.6.5.2
PORTAL FRAME WITH HOLD-DOWNS (PFH)
SECTION 8028— Section 2308.6.8.1 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
2308.6.8.1 Foundation requirements. Braced wall lines shall be supported by continuous
foundations.
Exception: For structures with a maximum plan dimension not more than 50 feet (15240 mm),
continuous foundations are required at exterior walls only for structures assigned to Seismic
Design Category A, B, or C.
For structures inSeismicDesign Categories D and E, exterior braced wall panels shall be in the
same plane vertically with the foundation or the portion of the structure containing the offset shall be
designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice and Section 2308.1.1.
SECTION 8029 —'Section 2308.6.9 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
2308.6.9 Attachment of sheathing. Fastening of braced wall panel sheathingshall not be less than
that prescribed in Tables 2308.6.1 or 2304.10.1. Wall sheathing shall not be attached to framing
members by adhesives. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.1 shall not be used to resist or transfer
seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
Exception`: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear
values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.
All braced wall panels shall extend to the roof sheathing and shall be attached to parallel roof rafters
or blocking above with framing clips (18 gauge minimum) spaced at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm)
on center with four 8d nails per leg (total eight 8d nails per clip). Braced wall panels shall be laterally
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braced at each top corner and at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) intervals along the top plate of
discontinuous vertical framing.
SECTION 8030 — Section 3114 is added and Section 202, Section 3101.1 and Chapter 35 of the 2019
Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
INTERMODAL SHIPPING CONTAINER. -A six -sided steel unit originally constructed as a general
cargo container used for the transport of goods and materials.
3101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern special building construction including
membrane structures, temporary structures, pedestrian walkways and tunnels, automatic vehicular
gates, awnings and canopies, marquees, signs, towers, antennas, relocatable buildings, swimming
pool enclosures and safety devices, afvd-solar energy systems, and intermodal shipping containers.
SECTION
INTERMODAL•,
3114.1 General. The provisions of Section 3114 and other applicable sections of this code shall apply
to intermodal shipping containers that are repurposed for use as buildings or structures or as a part of
buildings or structures.
1. Stationary storage battery arrays located in intermodal shipping containers complying with
Chapter 12 of the California Fire Code.
2. Intermodal shipping containers that are listed as equipment complying with the standard for
equipment, such as air chillers, engine generators, modular datacenters, and other similar
equipment.
3.: Intermodal shipping containers housing or supporting experimental equipment are exempt
from the requirements of Section 3114 provided they comply with all of the following:
3.1. Single -unit stand-alone intermodal shipping containers shall be supported at grade level
and used only for occupancies as specified under Risk Category I in Table 1604.5;
3.2. Single -unit stand-alone intermodal shipping containers shall be located a minimum of 8
feet from adjacent structures and are not connected to a fuel gas system or fuel gas
utility; and
3.3. In hurricane -prone regions and flood hazard areas, single -unit stand-alone intermodal
shipping containers are designed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter
16.
4.- Intermodal shipping containers approved as temporary structures complying with Section
3103.
.91 ffiffi�
5. Single -unit stand-alone intermodal shipping containers _ used as temporary _ storage or
construction trailer on active construction sites. Construction support facilities for uses and
activities not directly associated with the actual processes of construction, including but not
limited to, offices, meeting rooms, plan rooms, other administrative or support functions shall
not be exempt from Section 3114.
3114.2 Construction documents. The construction documents shall contain information to verify the
dimensions and establish the physical properties of the steel components, and wood floor
components, of the intermodal shipping container in addition to the information required by Sections
107 and 1603.
3114.3 Intermodal shipping container information. Intermodal shipping containers shall bear the
manufacturer's existing data plate containing the following information as required by ISO 6346 and
verified by an approved agency. A report of the verification process and findings shall be provided to
the building owner.
1. Manufacturer's name or identification number
2. Date manufactured
3. Safety approval number
4.- Identification number
5. Maximum operating gross mass or weight (kg) (lbs)
6.- -Allowable stacking load for 1.8G (kg) (Ibs)
7. Transverse racking test force (Newtons)
8:- Valid maintenance examination date
Where approved by the building official, the markings and manufacturer's existing data plate are
permitted to be removed from the intermodal shipping containers before they are repurposed for use
as buildings or structures or as part of buildings or structures.
3114.4- Protection against decay and termites. Wood structural floors of intermodal shipping
containers shall be protected from decay and termites in accordance with the applicable provisions of
Section 2304.12.1.1.
3114.5 Under -floor ventilation. The space between the bottom of the floor joists and the earth under
any intermodal shipping container, except spaces occupied by basements and cellars, shall be
provided with ventilation in accordance with Section 1202.4.
3114.6 Roof assemblies. Intermodal shipping container roof assemblies shall comply with the
applicable requirements of Chapter 15.
Exception: Single -unit stand-alone intermodal shipping containers not attached to, or stacked
vertically over, other intermodal shipping containers, buildings or structures.
3114.7 Joints and voids. _ Joints and voids that create concealed spaces between intermodal
shipping containers, that are connected or stacked, at fire -resistance -rated walls, floor or floor/ceiling
assemblies and roofs or roof/ceiling assemblies shall be protected by an approved fire-resistant joint
system in accordance with Section 715.
3114.8 Structural. Intermodal shipping containers that conform to ISO 1496-1 and are repurposed
for use as buildings or structures, or as a part of buildings or structures, shall be designed in
accordance with Chapter 16 and this section.
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3114.8.1 Foundations. Intermodal shipping containers repurposed for use as a permanent
building or structure shall be supported on foundations or other supporting structures designed
and constructed in accordance with Chapters 16 through 23.
3114.8.1.1 Anchorage. Intermodal shipping containers shall be anchored to foundations or
other supporting structures as necessary to provide a continuous load path for all applicable
design and environmental loads in accordance with Chapter 16.
3114.8.2 Welds. All new welds and connections shall be equal to or greater than the original
connections.
3114.8.3 Openings in containers. Where openings are made in container walls, floors, and
roofs for doors, windows and other similar openings:
1. The openingsshallbe framed with steel elements that are designed in accordance with
Chapter 16 and Chapter 22.
2. The cross section and material grade of any new steel element shall be equal to or greater
than the steel element removed.
3114.8.4 Detailed structural design procedure. A structural analysis meeting the requirements
of this section shall be provided to the building official to demonstrate the structural adequacy of
the intermodal shipping containers.
Exception: Intermodal shipping containers that meet the limitation of Section 3114.8.5.1 and
designed in accordance with the simplified procedure in Section 3114.8.5.
3114.8.4.1 Material properties. Structural material properties for existing intermodal
shipping container steel components shall be established by material testing where the steel
grade and composition cannot be identified by the manufacturer's designation as to
manufacture and mill test.
3114.8.4.2 Seismic design parameters. The seismic force -resisting system shall be
designed and detailed in accordance with one of the following:
1. Where all or portions of the intermodal shipping container sides are considered to be the
seismic force -resisting_ system, design and detailing shall be in accordance with the
ASCE 7 Table 12.2-1 requirements for light -frame bearing -wall systems with shear
panels of all other materials,
2. Where portions of intermodal shipping container sides are retained, but are not
considered to be the seismic force -resisting system, an independent seismic force --
resisting system shall be selected, designed and detailed in accordance with ASCE 7
Table 12.2-1, or
3. Where portions of the intermodal shipping container sides are retained and integrated
into a seismic force -resisting system other than as permitted by Section 3114.8.4.2 Item
1, seismic design parameters shall be developed from testing and analysis in accordance
with Section 104.11 and ASCE 7 Section 12.2.1.1 or 12.2.1.2.
3114.8.4.3 Allowable shear value. The allowable shear values for the intermodal shipping
container side walls and end walls shall be demonstrated by testing and analysis accordance
with Section 104.11. Where penetrations are made in the side walls or end walls designated
as part of the lateral force -resisting system, the penetrations shall be substantiated by
rational analysis.
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3114.8.5 Simplified structural design procedure of single -unit containers. Single -unit
intermodal shipping containers conforming to the limitations of Section 3114.8.5.1 shall be
permitted to be designed in accordance with Sections 3114.8.5.2 and 3114.8.5.3.
3114.8.5.1 Limitations. Use of Section 3114.8.5 is subject to all the following limitations:
1. The intermodal shipping container shall be a single stand-alone unit supported on a
foundation and shall not be in contact with or supporting any other shipping container or
other structure.
2. The intermodal shipping container's top and bottom rails, corner castings, and columns or
any portion thereof shall not be notched, cut; or removed in any manner.
3. The intermodal shipping container shall be erected in a level and horizontal position with
the floor located at the bottom.
3114.8.5.2 Structural design. Where permitted by Section 3114.8.5.1, single -unit stand-
alone intermodal shipping containers shall be designed using the following assumptions for
the side walls and end walls:
1. The appropriate detailing requirements contained in Chapters 16 through 23,
2. Response modification coefficient; R = 2,
3. Over strength factor, 0, = 2.5,
4. Deflection amplification factor, Cd = 2, and
5. Limits on structural height, h„ = 9.5 feet (2900 mm).
3114.8.5.3 Allowable shear value. Theallowableshear values for the intermodal shipping
container side walls (longitudinal) and end walls (transverse) for wind design and seismic
design using the coefficients of Section 3114.8.5.2 shall be in accordance with Table
3114.8.5.3, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
1. The total linear length of all openings in any individual side walls or end walls shall be
limited to not more than 50 percent of the length of that side walls or end walls, as shown
in Figure 3114.8.5.3(1).
2. Any full height wall length, or portion thereof, less than feet (305 mm) long shall not be
considered as a portion of the lateral force -resisting system, as shown in Figure
3114.8.5.3(2).
3. All side walls or end walls used as part of the lateral force -resisting system shall have an
existing or new boundary element on all sides to form a continuous load path, or paths,
with adequate strength and stiffness to transfer all forces from the point of application to
the final point of resistance, as shown in Figure 3114.8.5.3(3).
4. A maximum of one penetration not greater than a 6 -inch (152 mm) diameter hole for
conduits, pipes, tubes or vents, or not greater than16 square inches (10 322MM2)for
electrical boxes, is permitted for each individual 8 feet length (2438 mm) lateral force
resisting wall. Penetrations located inwallsthat are not part of the wall lateral force
resisting system shall not be limited in size or quantity. Existing intermodal shipping
container's vents shall not be considered a penetration, as shown in Figure
3114.8.5:3(4).
5. End wall door or doors designated as part of the lateral force -resisting system shall be
welded closed.
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ALLOWABLETABLE 3114.8.5.3
•' INTERMODAL SHIPPING CONTAINER
r1;102M' OM-. '411IM4119 •- r• •• r
CONTAINER
CONTAINER
CONTAINER
ALLOWABLE SHEAR VALUES
z
DESlOATl01
DIMENSION
DIMENSION
PLF
iollital tef th
Nominal Hei ht
Side Wall
End Wall
1 EEE
9.5 feet 2896 tt
1 EE
45 feet (13.7 M)
8.5 feet 2891 l
75
1AAA
9.5 feet 2896 mm
1AA
8:5 feet 2592 mm
1A
40 feet (12 .2, M)
8.0 feet 2438 rn
84
1 AX
<8.0 feet 2483 n7M
1 BBB
9.5 feet 2896 fnm
843
1 BB
30 feet 9.:1 4
8.5 feet 2591 mm
112
,feet 2438 mm
1 BX
<8.0 feet 2438 mm
1 CC
5 feet 2.591 mrn
1 C
20 feet d.1 M
8,0 feet 2438 mrn
168
1 CX
<8.0 feet 2438 mm
1. enath f
hei walls andnd uw lis
f the intermodal"shfDoing
containers are derlvedfrgm. 14 •1 n(
reduced by a factor cf sefdy
of 5.
2. Conteinerdesianation tv
a is derived from ISO 668.
3. Limitations of Sections 3114.8.5,1
and 3114.8.5.3 shall
pally.
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CHAPTER 35
SECTION 3. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a projectasdefined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City
staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los_Angeles County within five (5) days of
the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4> That if any portion or portions of this Ordinance are held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be considered as
separate and independent and the Council declares that the legality of the remaining portions
shall not change as a result of the court's findings.
M&ACIMil
RM
8t"614 6� The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause
the same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
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1:111teUmi
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2020;
RICK RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss
CITY OF DOWNEY )
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 19- was introduced at a
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 20th day of
November,_ 2019, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey
held on the 14th day of January, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
1 FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 19 was
published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on
2019, (after introduction), and on f 2020, (after adoption,
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of
"Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
AN ORDINANCE OF • OF OF DOWNEY
REPEALING CHAPTER 13 OF i ADDING
CHAPTER 13 (DOWNEY RESIDENTIAL•ii TO ARTICLE Vill
(BUILDING•NS) BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2019
CALIFORNIA•:i AND MAKING LOCALAMENDMENTS
THERETO
WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code provide that the governing body of every city or county shall adopt ordinances or
regulations imposing the same requirements as those contained in the most recently adopted
version of the California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 of the California Health &
Safety Code provide that a city or county may make such changes or modifications to the
requirements contained in the California Building Standards Code which are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and,
WHEREAS, Sections 17958, 17958.7, and 18941.5 of the California Health & Safety
Code provide that prior to making any change or modification to the California Building
Standards Code authorized by the Health & Safety Code, the City Council of Downey is
required to make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic,_ geological, or topographical conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Downey is not required to make an express finding for
amendments necessary to carry out the application of the Building Standards code and/or that
do not otherwise modify a Building Standard; and,
WHEREAS, because the City of Downey is in a liquefaction zone, the flood hazard
section of this code has been amended; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey is in Climate Zone 8 and, therefore, is required to have
more stringent energy efficiency requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey is subject to ground tremors from large seismic events
along, but not limited to, the San Andreas Fault; and,
WHEREAS, Southern California is a densely populated area, with a warmer climate than
average. A high percentage of the population in Downey has a swimming pool. The fencing
section has been amended considering the additional safety aspects to be considered; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey has a low rainfall average which contributes to dust and
debris being scattered by winds. This has been addressed by way of amendments to this code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendments to
the 2019 California Residential Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geologic of topographic conditions, and adopts the findings provided below to support the
modifications to the 2019 California Residential Code. The City Council further finds that some
changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves
Attachment "C"
with subjects not covered by the code, or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and
property within the City. The City Council hereby adopts the following (Climatic, geological, and
topographical, where applicable) findings to support the proposed amendments to the 2019
California Residential Code made in this Ordinance:
Climatic Conditions
A. The jurisdiction of the City of Downey (or, "City") is located in a semi -arid
Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high
temperatures with little or no precipitation. For example, during July, August and
September, temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. During the
same months humidity is usually less than 40%, and humidity measurements
less than 10% are not uncommon. These conditions contribute to an increased
likelihood of fire. Moreover, minor fires have a greater tendency of spreading
rapidly due to such conditions. The City, being in the Southern California area, is
also subject to "Sundowner" or "Santa Ana" winds that, should a fire occur, cause
the fire to spread rapidly over wood shake roofs which are common in the
residential areas. These hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds may reach speeds of 70
M.P.H. or greater. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation
and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity
add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires
(conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these
fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the City. Obstacles
generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles,
and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs will greatly
impact the response time to reach an incident scene. Additionally, there is a
significant increase in the amount of wind force at 60 feet above the ground. Use
of aerial type fire -fighting apparatus above this height would place rescue
personnel at increased risk of injury.
B. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied
by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the
already -taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in
population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent
of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and
consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall, future water allocation is not fully
dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on-site fire protection
features. It would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to
a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available
water to floors in a fire.
C. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even
small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread
very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added
protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will
supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection
for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the
area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for
firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
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II. Topographical conditions
A. Development has occurred in the City and continues to occur in the City and
such development has resulted in severe traffic congestion during peak business
hours, weekends and holidays, thus decreasing the response time of fire and
emergency service vehicles, particularly on the following streets and highways:
Florence Avenue, Firestone Boulevard, Imperial Highway, Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood Boulevard, Brookshire Avenue, Bellflower Boulevard.
B. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which places fire
department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to
provide automatic on-site fire -extinguishing systems and other protection
measures to protect occupants and property. Due to these topographical
conditions and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zones
described below, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to
mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with
reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structure. Numerous fires
have occurred within the City in residential structures (houses, apartments,
hotels, motels, and dormitories) over the past several years that have automatic
fire protection systems, and in all of these fires, the automatic fire protection
systems have successfully controlled and/or suppressed the fire before the
emergency response personnel have been able to arrive at the structure.
Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of
firefighting equipment and personnel within the fire department.
Ill. Geological Conditions
A. The City of Downey is located in Southern California, in an extremely active
seismic region, with high levels of historic earthquake shaking in the recent past
(earthquakes measuring larger than a magnitude 5 on the Richter Scale) and can
be expected to experience significant strong ground shaking within the
foreseeable future. The City is a densely populated area that has buildings
constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that increase the
likelihood of catastrophic damage when a seismic event occurs and which are
believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size
to the 1994 Northridge, the 1987 Whittier Narrows Earthquake, the 1971 Sylmar
earthquakes and 1933 Long Beach Earthquake.
The seismotectonic setting of the City is dominated by the Norwalk fault, which
traverses the northern portion of the City. The City is also in close proximity to
the San Andreas Fault, which is located 40 miles to the northeast, the Whittier
fault, located 10 miles to the northeast and the Newport -Inglewood fault, located
10 milestothe southwest. In the event of a severe earthquake, these faults
present the potential for catastrophic damage, including fire, damage to
roadways and other impairments of emergency apparatus. Existing and planned
developments are at risk from structural damage from earthquake faults.
Improved standards are necessary to ensure that maximum safety is provided to
persons and property.
B. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and
fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue
or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to
those indicated under the high wind section above. This situation creates the
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need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for
building occupants.
IVa The findings above are applicable to the Amendments to the 2019 California
Residential Code as follows:
2019 Findings
C Section TITLE/DESCRIPTIONI, II, III
Amended
R301.1.3.2 Amend CRC Section R301.1.3.2 Woodframe Structures III
R301.1.4 Add CRC Section R301.1.4 Seismic Design Provisions for Buildings III
on Slo es Stee er than 33%
8301.2.2.6 Amend CRC Section R301.2.2.6 Irre alar Sildiri s III
R301.2.2.11 Add CRC Section R301.2.2.11 Anchorage of Mechanical, Electrical, 111
or Plumbing Components and Equipment
R401.1 Amend CRC Section R401.1 A lication III
R403.1.2, Amend CRC Sections R403.1.2,- R403.1.3.6, R403.1.5 General 111
R403.1.3.6 Footings
and R403.1.5
< Wall Panel
R404.2
Amend CRC Section R404.2 Wood Foundation Walls III
R501.1
Amend CRC Section R501.1_,Application III
R503.2.4
Add CRC Section R503.2.4 O enin s In Horizontal Dia hra ms III
Table
Amend CRC Table R602.3(1) Fastening Schedule 111
R602.3 1
Amend CRC Section R606.4.4 Parapet Walls III
8602.32 and
Amend CRC Section R602.3.2 and Table 8602.3.2 Top Plate II%
Table
for Masons Elements
R602.3.2
Add CRC Section R803.2.4 0 enin in Horizontal Dia nra 'ms III
Table
Amend CRC Table R602.3(2) Alternate Attachments to Table III
R602.3 2
8602.3 1
R602.10.2.3
Amend CRC Section R602.10.2.3 Minimum Number of Braced Wall III
Panels
Table
Amend CRC Table R602.10.3(3) Bracing Requirements Based on 111
R602.10.3(3)
Seismic Design Category
Table
Amend CRC Table R602.10.4 Bracing Methods 111
R602.10.4
Table
Amend CRC Table R602.10.5 Minimum Length of Braced Wall III
R602.10.5
Panels
Figure
Amend CRC figure R602.10.6.1 Method ABW - Alternate Braced III
R602.10.6.1_._
< Wall Panel
Figure
Amend CRC Figure R602.10.6.2 Method PFH - Portal Frame with III
R602.10.6.2
Hold-downs at Detached Garage Door Q enin s
Figure
Amend CRC Figure R602.10.6.4 Method CS -PF - Continuously III
R602.10.6.4
Sheathed Portal Framed Construction
R606.4.4
Amend CRC Section R606.4.4 Parapet Walls III
R606.12.2.2.3
Amend CRC Section R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement Requirements III
for Masons Elements
R803.2.4
Add CRC Section R803.2.4 0 enin in Horizontal Dia nra 'ms III
R905.3.1
Amend CRC Section R905.3.1 Deck Re uirements III
R1001.3.1
Amend CRC Section 81001.3.1 Vertical Reinforcin 11I
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SECTION 2: That Chapter 13 ("Downey Residential Code") of Article VIII ("Building
Regulations") of the Downey Municipal Code hereby replaces existing Chapter 13 to read as
follows:
SECTION 8993— Adoption by Reference of California Building Code. Except as provided
herein, Chapters 2-35 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code, (California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 2), based upon the 2018 International Residential Code, including
Appendix H (Patio Covers), _K (Sound Transmission), Q, (Tiny Homes), V (Swimming Pool
Safety Act) are hereby adopted by reference as fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is
hereby established as the "Downey Building Code". A copy of the 2019 Edition of the California
Building Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for
use and examination by the public.
SECTION 8994 — Section R301.1.3.2 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code
is • • to read as follows:
R301.1.3.2 Woodframe structures. The building official shall require construction documents
to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings
of woodframe construction more than two stories and basement in height located in Seismic
Design Category A, B or C. Notwithstanding other sections of law; the law establishing these
provisions is found in Business and Professions Code Sections 5537 and 6737.1.
The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a
Californialicensedarchitect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more
than one story in height or with a basementlocated in Seismic Design Category Do, D,, or
DZ.
SECTION 8995 - Section R301.1.4 is added to Chapter 3 of the 2019 Edition of the California
Residential Code to read as follows:
R301.1.4 Seismic design provisions for buildings constructed on or into slopes steeper than
one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope). Thedesignand construction
of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructed on or into slopes
steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope) shall comply with
Section 1613.6 of the California Building Code.
SECTION 8996 - Items 1,- 3 and 5 of Section R301.2.2.6 of the 2019 Edition of the California
Residential Code are amended to read as follows:
1. Shear wall or braced wall offsets out of plane: Conditions where exterior shear wall
lines or braced wall panels are not in one plane vertically from the foundation to the
uppermost story in which they are required.
3. Shear wall or braced wall offsets in plane. Conditions where the end of a braced wall
panel occurs over an opening in the wall below.
5. floor level offset. Conditions where portions of floor level are vertically offset.
SECTION 8997 Section R301.2.2.11 is added to Chapter 3 of the 2019 Edition of the
California Residential Code to read as follows:
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R301.2.2.11 Anchorage of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and
equipment. Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment shall be
anchored to the structure. Anchorage of the components and equipment shall be designed
to resist loads in accordance with the California Building Code and ASCE 7, except where
the component is positively attached to the structure and flexible connections are provided
between the component and associated ductwork, piping, and conduit; and either
1. The component weighs 400 Ib (1,780 N) or less and has a center of mass located 4
ft (1.22 m) or less above the supporting structure; or
2. The component weighs 20 lb (89N) or less or, in the case of a distributed system, 5
Ib/ft (73 N/m) or less.
SECTION 8998 Section R401.1 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code is
amended to read as follows:
R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction
of the foundation and foundation spaces for buildings. In addition to the provisions of this
chapter, the design and construction of foundations in flood hazard areas as established by
Table R301.2(1) shall meet the provisions of Section R322. Wood foundations shall be
designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF,
Exception: The provisions of this chapter shall be permitted to be used for wood
foundations only in the following situations:
1. In buildings that have no more than two floors and a roof.
2. When interior basement and foundation walls are constructed at intervals not
exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm).
Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category Do, D,, or D2 shall not be permitted.
Exception: In non -occupied,_ single -story,- detached storage sheds and similar uses
other than carport or garage, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 200 square
feet, the plate height does not exceed 12 feet in height above the grade plane at any
point, and the maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches.
SECTION 8999 Sections R403.1.2, 8403.1.3.6 and 8403.1.5 of the 2019 Edition of the
California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:
R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories Do, D, and DZ. Exterior walls
of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories Do, D, and D2 shall be supported by
continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings. All required interior braced
wall panels in buildings located in Seismic Design Categories Do, D, and D2 shall be
supported on continuous foundations.
8403.1.3.6 Isolated concrete footings. In detached one- and two-family dwellings located
in Seismic Design Category A, B, or C, that are three stories or less in height., and
constructedwithstud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or
pedestals are permitted.
R403.1.5 Slope. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings
shall not have a slope exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10 -percent slope).
Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of
the footings or where the slope of the bottom surface of the footings will exceed one unit
vertical in 10 units horizontal (10 -percent slope).
For structures assigned to Seismic Design Categories Do, D or D2, stepped footings shall
be reinforced with four No. 4 rebar. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the
footings as shown in Figure R403.1.5.
COWMEN : a > b
b19TV
a
FIGURE R403.1.5
STEPPED FOOTING
SECTION 8999.1 - Section R404.2 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code is
amended to read as follows:
R404.2 Wood foundation walls. Wood foundation walls shall be constructed in accordance
with the provisions of Sections R404.2.1 through R404.2.6 and with the details shown in
Figures R403.1(2) and R403.1(3). Wood foundation walls shall not be used for structures
located in Seismic Design Category Do, D, or D2 -
SECTION 8999.2 Section R501.1 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code is
amended to read as follows:
R501.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction
of the floors for buildings, including the floors of attic spaces used to house mechanical or
plumbing fixtures and equipment. Mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be
attached or anchored to the structure in accordance with Section 8301.2.2.11.
SECTION 8999.3 - Section R503.2.4 is added to Chapter 5 of the 2019 Edition of the California
Residential Code to read as follows:
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R503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms with a
dimension perpendicular to the joist that is greater than 4 feet (1.2 m) shall be constructed in
accordance with Figure R503.2.4.
PLYWOOD SHEATHING
DIAPHRAGM OPENING
METAL TIE 16GA, x I IR' x 4'-0' MIN., (4 TOTAL)
WJ 16-I ad COMMON NAILS AS SHOWN
-OR-
METAL TIE 16GA. x I 1/2'x (OPENING WIDTH 4 4'-V') MIK,
(2 TOTAL) W124.164 COMMON NAILS
a. Blockings shall be provided beyond headers.
b. Metal ties not less than 0.058 inch [1.47 mm (16 galvanized gage)] by 1.5 inches (38 mm)
wide with eight 16d common nails on each side of the header -joist intersection. The metal
ties shall have a minimum yield of 33,000 psi (227 MPa).
c. Openings in diaphragms shall be further limited in accordance with Section R301.2.2.6.
FIGURE R503.2.4
OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS
SECTION 8999.4 - Lines 19, 20, 23, and 33 - 36 of Table R602.3(1) of the 2019 Edition of the
California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:
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5 MWIF
SCHEDULE
ITE
DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING
NUMBER AND TYPE OF
SPACING AND
M
ELEMENTS
FASTENERa, b, c
LOCATION
3-8d box (2'/2" x 0.113'); or
19k
1 x 6" sheathingto each bearing
2-8d common (2'/2" x
Face nail
0.131'); or 2-10d box (3
x 0.128'); or
13
2 staples, 17- crown, 16 ga., 13/ "Ion
3-8d box (2'/2 " x 0.113'); or
3-8d common (2'/2" x
0.131'); or 3-10d box (3
x 0,128'); or
20
1 x 8" and wider sheathing to
13
3 staples, 1 " crown, 16 ga., /4" long
Face nail
k
each bearing
WiFerthan 1 " x 8
:4-8d box (2'/2"" x 0.113'); or
3-8d common (21/2" X
0.131'); or 3-10d box (3"
x 0,1281 or
4 staples, 1 " crown, 16 ga., 13/4" long
Floor
'3-8d box (2'/2 x 0.113'); or
23 x1
x 6"subfloor or less to each joist
2-8d common (21/2" x
Face nail
0.131'); or 3-10d box (3
x 0.1281 or
13
2 staples, 1 " crown, 16 ga.,—. /4 " long
Other wall sheathing
1/2" cellulosic
02" galvanized roofing nail, /16-
133 k
structural
head diameter, or 11/4" long 16 ga,
3 6
fiberboard sheathing
staple with'/16" or 1 "crown
34 k25/32
" structural
_iT/4'"_g_alvanized roofing nail, V16"
3 6
cellulosic fiberboard
head diameter, or 02 "long 16 ga
sheathinq
staple with'/16" or 1 "crown
35x
1/2"gYPsum sheathin
roofing na; st
"
7 7,
gd
alvanized11/4"ilscrewsaple
g, 11/2long;
Type W or S__
_iT[47galvanized
36 X 5
5/8 sheathingd
roofing nail; staple
I
7 7
gypsum
galvanized, 15/8' long; 15/8"screws,
Typ_e r S
Fnr SF 1 inch = 254 mm. 1 foot =
_Wo
304.8 mm. -1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s; 1
ksi = 6.895 Wa.
a. Nails are smooth -common, box or deformed shanks except where otherwise stated. Nails
used for framing and sheathing connections shall have minimum average bending yield
strengths as shown: 80 ksi for shank diameter of 0.192 inch (20d common nail), 90 ksi for
shank diameters larger than 0.142 inch but not larger than 0.177 inch, and 100 ksi for
shank diameters of 0.142 inch or less.
b. Staf les are 16 gage wire and have a minimum 7/16 -inch on diameter crown width.
c. Nai s shall be spaced at not more than 6 inches on center at all supports where spans are
48 inches orgreater,
d. Four -foot by 8 -foot or 4 -foot by 9 -foot panels shall be applied vertically.
e. Spacing of fasteners not included in this table shall be based on Table R602.3(2).
f. For wood structural panel roof sheathing attached to gable end roof framing and to
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intermediate supports within 48 inches of roof edges and ridges, nails shall be spaced at 6
inches on center where the ultimate design wind speed is less than 130 mph and shall be
spaced 4 inches on center where the ultimate design wind speed is 130 mph or greater but
less than 140 mph.
g. Gypsum sheathing shall conform to ASTM 01396 and "shall be installed in accordance with
GA 253. Fiberboard sheathing shall conform to ASTM C208.
h. Spacing of fasteners on floor sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by
framing members and required blocking and at floor perimeters only. Spacing of fasteners
on roof sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and
required blocking. Blocking of roof or floor sheathing panel edges perpendicular to the
framing members need not be provided except as required by other provisions of this code.
Floor perimeter shall be supported by framing members or solid blocking.
i. Where a rafter is fastened to an adjacent parallel ceiling joist in accordance with this
schedule,_ provide two toe nails on one side of the rafter and toe nails from the ceiling joist
to top plate in accordance with this schedule. The toe nail on the opposite side of the rafter
shall not be required.
j. RSRS-01 is a Roof Sheathing Ring Shank nail meeting the specifications in ASTM F1667.
k. Use of staples in braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category Do, D,,
or D2 -
SECTION 8999.5 -Exception of Section R602.3.2 and Table 8602.3.2 of the 2019 Edition of
the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
Exception: In other than Seismic Design Category Do, D, or D2, a single top plate used as
an alternative to a double top plate shall comply with the following:
1. The single top plate shall be tied at corners, intersecting walls, and at in-line splices
in straight wall lines in accordance with Table R602.3.2.
2. The rafters or joists shall be centered over the studs with a tolerance of not more
than 1 inch (25 mm).
3. Omission of the top plate is permitted over headers where the headers are
adequately tied to adjacent wall sections in accordance with Table R602.3.2.
TABLE R602.3.2
SINGLE TOP -PLATE SPLICE CONNECTION DETAILS
Footnote "b" of Table R602.3(2) of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code is
amended to read as follows:
b. Staples shall have a minimum crown width of 7/16 -inch on diameter except as noted. Use of
staples in roof, floor, subfloor, and braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design
Category Do, D,, or D2.
TOP -PLATE VLICE LOCATION
CONDITION Corners and intersecting walls
Butt Joints In straight walls
Splice plate size
Minimum nails
each side of Joint
Splice plate size
Minimum nails
each side of joint
Structures in SDC A -C; 3" x 6" x 0.036"
(6) 8d box
3' x 12" x 0.036"
(12) 8d box
eo*-Dteffd az galvanized steel plate
(211Z" x0.113'7 nails
galvanized steel plate
(2[Jz'� x 0.113'7 nails
. ' ' " " F_„. or equivalent
or equivalent
411 SPG LI&_]D t aim IIz, wtt4t 3LX 92
O
4Lx_ 4-6= 4.Qa "
Footnote "b" of Table R602.3(2) of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code is
amended to read as follows:
b. Staples shall have a minimum crown width of 7/16 -inch on diameter except as noted. Use of
staples in roof, floor, subfloor, and braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design
Category Do, D,, or D2.
SECTION 8999.6 - Section R602.10.2.3 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code is
amended to read as follows:
R602.10.2.3 Minimum number of braced wall panels. Braced wall lines with a length of 16
feet (4877 mm) or less shall have not less than two braced wall panels of any length or one
braced wall panel equal to 48 inches (1219 mm) or more. Braced wall lines greater than 16
feet (4877 mm) shall have not less than two braced wall panels. No braced wall panel shall
be less than 48 inches in length in Seismic Design Category Do, D1, or D2.
SECTION 8999.7 -Table R602.10.3(3) of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code is
amended o t• read as follows:
Mkt R602.10,3(3)
• SOIL CLASS 0"
• WALL HEIGHT - 10 FEET
WNIMU10 TOTAL LENGTH (FEET) OF BRACED WALL PANELS
• 10 PSF FLOOR DEAD LOAD
REOUIREO ALONG EACH BRACED WALL LINE"
15 PF ROOFICEILING DEAD LOAD
• BRACED WALL LINE SPACING ,v 2S FEET
"smic Design Story Location
Braced WOO Line
Length
Method US'
Method 00,L
od
Meths
D448, SFB, PBS,
Method
Methods
CS -
Cat
PCP, "PS, Cs-
SFB*-L
WSP
CS -G, CS -PF
15
2.5
15
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1.6
1
20
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5A
5 A
12
17
30
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7,5
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4,11
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12-5
12,5
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4.5
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40
NP
13A
18,0
12,0
R2
30
NP
223
215
15,0
12,8 1
14)
NP
610
6D
4,5
18
20
NP
110
12.0
9A
73
30
N P
Mo
18A
115
11.5
40
NP
24A
24.0
18,0
133
50
NP
3RO
3410
215
10
NP
5A
� 1-6
1.S
1.6
111
NP
1l.P
wi
3,6
3A
30
Nil
u).o
5.4
4,6
40
NP
4" 221'at)
7,2
6A
50
Nil44-Nm
2 7
44r�,,! 7�6
9,0
7,7
Nil
5*4 N1•
r"l Nil
3.8
3.2
20
Nil
404 N P4",
N'11
7.5
6,4
30
NP
4-,",' NP
4-"
11-1
9.6
rtSU
40
NP
1.4,4) NE
2,444 NP
15.0
118
Nil4",
NP
M8
1&0
10
NP
4-4 NP:
4-.4 &P
511
4,5
20
NP
+44 a
444 Nil
IQ5
9,0
30
Nil
a- ", N�
-", NP
15,8
13.1
40
NV
4" NP
41AA NP
21.0
17,9
50
NP
4t-,; LVI,
263
223
ORDINANCE •
PAGE 12
TABLE M
-rim_ t•
• SOIL CLASS 0'
• WALL HEIGHT w 10 MY
MINIMUM
TOTAL LENT iFF ti 47 CED WALL PANELS
10PSf FLOOR DEAD LOAD
REOVIAP 7 ALONG EACH GRACED WALL LINET°`
15 PSP 800FICOUNO DEAD LOAD
BRACED WALL LINE SPACING a- 26 FEET
S®6•ris ()*sign StoryLocationibr
Braced Wall I
lb
•IA LIB`
IapctR Aiws
hal s
SFS,
PS
Method
WSP
Whods
„P3S;
�t�IdrS
iP••Ij,:
UPS. S•SFR*
CS'O.CS<P
I0
NP
. L.
�,o Lj(
10
1.7
20
NP
6.0 ILII
S LI
4.0
3.4
F b.
30
N -P
18.4)
s.(
6,0
5A
d(i
iii"
*!,d,
8,()
6.8
`
0
Nia,
F _ 310
+54Q0X'
10.0
&5
iSI
iia
( Nil
i.5
3,K
20
Nil
NE
4-2NO NFP
9A)
7.7
30
Nil
4,K.4i Nil
4" Nil -.
135
11.5
TO
NTP
4" ESP
4" NP
I .()
15.3
��.
50
Nil
*4--0 eta
P;
22.5
R
161
Nil
6A
5 1
20
NIP
I111+244
i-
12J)
10,2
30
tiP
.. :gpN,i"
18A15,3
40
Elia
UA Nil
144# NP
24,0
200
0.
50�`i°
424 .INP
'4 N i',
0,Ii
.25;5
10
N1,
0 1t,Ii
R_o
2.5
2, I
�d
Ufa
5.4� I�.I)
*4116,0
5.0
43
30
Nil
444,x.41.11
4441)64,C
7;5
6A
40
NI'
4I 2 t1
4"310 ;
10,0
8.5
uk
50
tti6'
444040.I:
I2.5
IIA
1/0
ilia
1�1�
55,5((99.
4,1
20
iii'
� g
4410 Vii*
4 4i
IIA
9A
30
Nil
.. N, P
444.. ME
165
14.0
.%
40
lig
4" Nil22.E
15.7
50
Nil
; X21
27.5
23A
10Nilvla
&
Nil
Nil
20
Kris
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
301
iii°
NI'
Nil
Ni'
NP
40
Ni'
Nil
Nil
Nil
tail
r
50
?aria
Nil
Nil
ilia
Nil
I(1
eia -
'aria
Nil
?.
6e 4
20
Nil
Nil
Nil
15.0
12,8
€`csiailk %%alI Ia Iow
Ni'
Nia
N 1
22:5
100
Ofte-era t%v("Wry tiaae ifing
.30
..ill
taxi'
Viiia
1�ia
30.tt
2i.5
50
Nil
Nil
Nil
37.5
3L9
ror SI: I inch . 25.4 thin, I luill - YWN hill, I P(nind PCI squmc f(K)l . 11 ("79 kP.k
a, Lh6ar interpolation be permitted.
e. Methods PFG and CS-SFB do not apply in Seismic Design Categories Doi D1 and D2:
f. Where more than one bracing method is used, mixing methods shall be in accordance with
Section R602.10.4.1.
g. Methods GB and PCP braced wall panel h/w ratio shall not exceed 1:1 in SDC Do, D1 and
D2. Methods DWB, SFB, PBS, and HPS are not permitted in D0, D1 and D2.
SECTION 8999.8 - Table R602.10.4 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code is
amended to read as follows:
TABLE R602,10.4
BRACING METHODS �
CONVECTION CRITERIA'
METHOM MATERIAL
MINIMUM THICKNESS
FIGURE
Fatrionampacing
I x 4 kfia Ri. 4A
NVOIlCl: A{ ti0.) fYliDtl Bi'sil{S
W(w '' t'aC`I" mud{ and
lipprtada tl trret tl lt,rl
top and hrallom IrlmeN
Linal
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3 -Nd t2a1, long to X 0, 113, dia.) ruib.
Lrlytra-lar aural*
dtttra,itut#rrr16'
MCI;&
',stud �.Ir;.taitrp!
i�claal .ctra(�: I9C°f atAars94r1:aa'Ikt&'x°(
JW r(Latntefaclum
I14i'lI
tnAtfSt 'd)ldar
2'sdl(2'7,7,g.5,111 c1ea.lnaal"
Diagonal
tmviittlattn 24„
Of
Per Meed!
y4'€r4YK1 ISth.'tt'dl<':
mud %'Im `trrl'-
i els
.tral rt t? I.`„..a'I'I ttr Iai4Mad'w.fMrtllNtrtl'pt^
4' edge" 12' field
Wo(KI.
1(cuoural Panel
�' 2adl�.anuttr I,, Itl I a ts), ��a ter ire
tsoe Sista[ n ROW)
l �� t s1 ^a' a$ �t ra n a r � r,.tar i t*alw�°
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Ii' rah la"° Ii 1A
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parlds, dr°{llt [tart
Sce Figu 8602,10,0 5
Ad s;ea�ait€daao (2,l;" x 0.1.31) tlaall*
12- at IiII tans alldtlr
,rrpportar •t at hracr,"41
or nuvr twnry vcrr�cr
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WAIJYa8rrd 01dl INIMI
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tih7l
f xt' Irw'`idar
I'/,'" tong x P1 12'* thea. liar'/ ° thick
rtttrrldltal
Itl.t%tlrt4ltrr 16"
° la�atthin si 04, long X 0,12"d ia,
°
3" r l acs 6" Itck1
fa#x rfsd drd
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hear /,. !Irick slicaathingl
�tic°ar9ltttal„
ldurned roofing nails
k^a�
Nails der b,v�rrwsa 1- r Tabic R602.3(I ) for
ko all prFidr.a d WWI
exterior kvairons
Ittiwl heal€onN `°
1
Git
cdgta s dsr ck"linp tach
Gypsum kmrd
WMiik
or wrcws per TaeMe R7013.5 for
rnd I8 otidmtat prlaakes) 7
...
a➢rlerldar locaationr
tiOd1`
/ °.
for
Vor Va,. Od bcaaaeraa¢ara
" '
l' n icicprca,radl
na rxtarauaet 16"
(wa hang x (I, l I datl.) ae,ath
hags `!n'°: Rdecrntti8tc>ta
A., cd cb 6" frohl
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a;�t:c4rx;ttsvtllta~'a
'lttdIr,t arrpa
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i,"l;°'{oatgxi)_13f'slr>s:atrlalls
I'L'r
Sec S,tiA tidru R703.7 rear'
(
I'J longI I gaga„ a/, dia. head t ads,
Ca' dr,�, drat dt9l Ilaaraattt3-
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8
Or
Ir5rrlllrs:C;ti
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SIU4 rp&=sljdtlg.
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'I,” tong, .M gage glaplea �
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fli°°dl,r0,225" &4, head nails Will
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ORDINANCE Ni
PAGE 14
I'm SC P icwh ='5,=1 mm. 1 4"(WI 301 N man, 4 dcgrcc = 0.0175 fatl 'I 4xwurtd per rqumc fool = 47,1 Ami 3 mf4c per h�wr=41.34.97 rrds.
a. Adhesive attachment of wall sheathing, Including Method GB, shall not be permitted in Seismic Design Categories C, Do, DI and D2.
K to panels next to garage dooropening where supportingend wall or rrf load only. -}
Garage on one wall of the garage. In Seismic
Design
ories Do, D, and D2. roof covering dead load shall not exceed 3 psf.
openings . adjacent to a Method r.nel shall be provided with a headerr..... Table : a full-heightclearopening shall not
be permitted adjacent to. Method panel."
d. Method CS-SFB does not apply In Seismic Design Categories Do, D, and D2.
e. Method applies to detached on and o dwellings in Seismic Design CategoriesDothrough ► only.
nermitteA 411,
ORDINANCE NO. 19 -
PAGE 15
SECTION 8999.9 - Table R602.10.5 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code is
amended to read as follows:
TABLE 8602.10.5
MINIMUM LENGTH OF BRACED WALL PANELS
MINIMUM LENGTHa
(inches)
METHOD
CONTRIBUTING LENGTH
(See Table R602.10.4)
Wall Height
(inches)
8 feet
9 feet
10 feet
11 feet
12 feet
DWB, WSP, SF13, PBS, PCP, RPS, BV-WSP
48
48
48
53
58
Actualb
GB
48
48
48
53
58
Double sided = Actual
Single sided = 0.5 x Actual
LIB
55
62
69
NP
NP
Actual b
SDC A, B and C, ultimate
design
28
32
34
38
42
wind speed < 140 mph
48
ABW
SDC D®, D, and D2, ultimate
--
design
32
32
34
NP
NP
wind speed < 140 mph
CS-G
24
27
30
- - -
33
— -- -- ---- -----
36
Actual
Adjacent clear opening height
(inches)
64
24
27
30
33
36
68
26
27
30
33
36
72
27
27
30
33
36
76
30
29
30
33
36
80
32
30
30
33
36
84
35
—�2
3
33
36
88
38
35
33
33
36
92
43
37
35
35
36
96
48
41
38
36
36
CS-WSP, CS-SFB 100
44
40
38
38
104
49
43
0
40
39
Actualb
108
43
43
4T
112
50
45
45
43
43
116
55
48
48
4
45
5
120
!4
52
48
V4
124
56
51
128
61
54
132
66
58
— - - --- - ----
136
---
62
140
66
144
72
METHOD
Portal header height
(See Table R602.10.4)
8 feet - ,
9 feet
10 feet
11 feet
12 feet
Supporting roof only
Supporting roof only
24
4-624
Note c
Note c
48
PF
Supporting one story and roof
24
24
24
Note c
Note c
PFO
24
27
30
Note d
Note d
1.5 x Actual
PP SDC A, B and C
16
18
20
Note c
Note c
1.5 x Actual
CS
SDC DQ, D and DZ
4� 24
24
2A 24
Note e
Note e
---Actual
For Sl: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447
m/s.
NP = Not Permitted.
a. Linear interpolation shall be permitted.
b. Use the actual length where it is greater than or equal to the minimum length.
c. Maximum header height for PFH is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.2, but wall
height shall be permitted to be increased to 12 feet with pony wall.
d. Maximum header height for PFG is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.3, but wall
height shall be permitted to be increased to 12 feet with pony wall.
e: Maximum header height for CS -PF is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.4, but wall
height shall be permitted to be increased to 12 feet with pony wall.
SECTION 8999.10 - Figure R602.10.6.1 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code
is amended to read as follows:
STRUCTURAL PANEL
SHEt,THmIG ON ONE P4,CE
DTSL..KE SwTUIDS REWIRE')
)
(27ff; [C-LC4r'"FdTO',J2)STR P -TYPE,
FNCHORS PER TABLE 8602 10 6:9 J E
OF EACH SHOWN FOR CLARITY)
STRAP-TYPEAWHORLTSHALL SE
PF.RIAITTED TS BE ATTACHED OVER
THE WOOD STRUCTURAL. PANEL
PsiNEL#IVV BE ATTACHEC'
TO CONCRETE F OTINO OR
''NALL CONTINUOUS OVER
PRFCEC `NAL, ONE
42) W'D AM E TE R ,6S:aHOR
BOLTSLOCFiECD E'rVmTxEN
T'HF SFGLtF,INT
R602.10.6.1
LQLR_&LL12J6LL BE CONTNUQla
YER BRACEDWALL PANEL
FOR PANEL ✓'PDGF (,. NESL E011
ADied3L9W PFNEL EC SES SHALL MEET
OVER ANO BE FASTS^ 'D T43's: #attION
ST C AT PANEL EDGES FOR SINGLE
STORYAl10 @ 4-O.0 PANEL E ES
FOR TP FIRST OF 2 S70WES
STUDS UNrER HEAVER AS REQUIRED
FC) 48#&RClV' .a, FdASTS 612-,
0 C, AT 91TERDOR SUPPORTS
01ft REJIFCd6^$C- N^ ; OF FOJW.Af *#d,;..
P4sE #4 $AR TOP AF10 BOTTOM LAP
LTARSI -8,V AUM,.
244
WN44014 FOOTING WE UNIDER
C7F'L#dmc, x2" A
ORDINANCE NO. 19
PAGE 17
SECTION 8999.11 - Figure 8602.10.6.2 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code
is amended to read as follows:
r1x19=
FRONT ELEVATION
For SI: I Inch = 25.4 mm, I foot = 304.8 mm.
FIGURE R602.10.6.2
METHOD PFH—PORTAL FRAME WITH HOLD-DOWNS
AT DETACHED GARAGE DOOR —OPENINGS
SECTION
ORDINANCE N. 19
PAGE 18
SECTION 8999.12 - Figure R602.10.6.4 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code
is amended to read as follows:
iAs ' fN 11,11"G STO,10
ie,, I k ADL R YVi 1 M t,
�tOz
VEn CONCRETE OR
c I Z4 Z. e",
9011
pf, a IAW
OVER RAISED WOOD FLOOR FRAMING AkNC* OPTION
Hr 4144,11 Nd I �,A,, Jvth t"Ara",
Twu I rl "I A �1
6bA, Ga thblE
0" f"M
ljqt
ftV,
4L,' t "k,", S"4 Al N, 0 R M, 'J, ri VA I IMA,.i,
01 RAA AWO r
RAISED WOOD FLOOR - OVERLAP OPTION
1-17,11,1, @ 111- 11,"17233 dt.
171B111,141, (T 1;" BN)'141'11
F RONT Fd F v6*Afi0N SECTrON
For SE inh ?5,4 imp, YM 8 mm
FIGURE 8602.10.6.4
METHOD CS-PF—CONTINUOUSLY SHEATHED PORTAL FRAME PANEL CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 8999.13 - Section R606.4.4 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code is
amended to read as follows:
R606.4.4 Parapet walls. Unreinforced solid masonry parapet walls shall not be less than 8
inches (203 mm) thick and their height shall not exceed four times their thickness.
ORDINANCE •
„.
Unreinforced hollow unit masonry parapet walls shall be not less than 8 inches (203 mm)
thick, and their height shall not exceed three times their thickness. Masonry parapet walls in
areas subject to wind loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kPa) or located in Seismic
Design Category Do, D, or D21 or on townhouses in Seismic Design Category C shall be
reinforced in accordance with Section R606.12.
SECTION 8999.14- Section R606.12.2.2.3 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential
Code is amended to read as follows:
R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement requirements for masonry elements. Masonry elements
listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction
as shown in Figure R606.11(3) and in accordance with the following:
1. Horizontal reinforcement. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of at least one No.
4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Horizontal reinforcement shall be
provided within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top and bottom of these masonry elements.
2. Vertical reinforcement. Vertical reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar
spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Vertical reinforcement shall be within 8
inches (203 mm) of the ends of masonry walls.
SECTION 8999.15 -- Section R803.2.4 is added to Chapter 8 of the 2019 Edition of the
California Residential Code to read as follows:
R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms shall
conform with Section R503.2.4.
SECTION 8999.16 - Section R905.3.1 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code is
amended to read as follows:
R905.3.1 Deck requirements. Concrete and clay tile shall be installed only over solid
sheathing.
Exception: Spaced lumber shall be permitted in Seismic Design Categories A, B, and
C.
SECTION 8999.17- Section R1001.3.1 of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code is
amended to read as follows:
R1001.3.1 Vertical reinforcing. For chimneys up to 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, four No. 4
continuous vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be placed
between wythes of solid masonry or within the cells of hollow unit masonry and grouted in
accordance with Section R606. Grout shall be prevented from bonding with the flue liner so
that the flue liner is free to move with thermal expansion. For chimneys more than 40 inches
(1016 mm) wide, two additional No. 4 vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete
foundation shall be provided for each additional 'flue incorporated into the chimney or for
each additional 40 inches (1016 mm) in"width or fraction thereof."
SECTION 2. CEQA.- The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
ORDINANCE NO.
I
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City
staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los Angeles County within five (5) days of
the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. When this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the
provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to
be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims
arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions
shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance,
abatement, modification or alteration of any penalty accrued, or to accrue, and the rights or
liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. If any portion or portions of this Ordinance are held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be considered as
separate and independent and the Council declares that the legality of the remaining portions
shall not change as a result of the court's findings.
SECTION 5. Wherever there is reference to the California Residential Code, it shall
mean the International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, promulgated by the International Code
Council (ICC) as amended by the State of California Building Standards.
SECTION 6.- The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the
same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
0 "t 1 0 6
MAMMA
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2020.
RICK RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST,
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss:
CITY OF DOWNEY
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 19- was introduced at a
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 20th day of
November, 2019, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey
held on the 14th day of January, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 19-_, was
published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on
$ 2019, (after introduction), and on , 2020, (after adoption,
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of
Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
DOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA
• 1
WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code provide that the governing body of every city or county shall adopt ordinances or
regulations imposing the same requirements as those contained in the most recently adopted
version of the California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey is not required to make an express
finding for amendments necessary to carry out the application of the Building Standards code
and/or that do not otherwise modify a Building Standard;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Chapter 2 ("Downey Electrical Code") Section Vlll ("Building
Regulations") of the Downey Municipal Code set forth below replaces the existing Chapter 2 to
read as follows:
SECTION 8101. Uniform Code Adopted. Those portions of that certain document, one
copy of which is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk
entitled "California Electrical Code, 2019 Edition," published by the California Building
Standards Commission, and identified as NFPA 70-2017, published by the National Fire
Protection Association contained in Chapters 1 to 9 as adopted by the California Building
Standards Commission, and Annex B and C, are hereby adopted by reference, in accordance
with Section 50022.2 of the Government Code, as_a part of this Chapter."
SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it hasnopotential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City
staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los Angeles County within five (5) days of
the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the
provisions of the previouscodesand Ordinances or affect any offense,_ acts done or required to
be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims
arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions
shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance,
abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 19 -
PAGE 2
te"ON 4; That if any portion or portions of this Ordinance are held to be invalid or
unconstitutional • any court • competent jurisdiction, such portion shall •- considered as
separate and independent and the Council declares that the legality of the remaining portions
shall not change as a result of the court's findings.
SECTIGN 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the sa
• '•- published in the manner prescribed •
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2020.
RICK RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss:
CITY OF DOWNEY
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 19- was introduced at a
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 20th day of
November, 2019, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey
held on the 14th day of January, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 19-_, was
published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on
1 2019, (after introduction), and on ) 2020, (after adoption,
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of
Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code provide that the governing body of every city or county shall adopt ordinances or
regulations imposing the same requirements as those contained in the most recently adopted
version of the California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey is not required to make an express
finding for amendments necessary to carryout the application of the Building Standards code
and/or that do not otherwise modify a Building Standard;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCILOFTHE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Chapter 3 ("Mechanical Code") Article VIII ("Building Regulations") of
the Downey Municipal Code set forth below replaces the existing Chapter 3 to read as follows:.
"CHAPTER 3
DOWNEY MECHANICAL CODE
SECTION 8201: Uniform Code Adopted. That certain document, one copy of which is on file
in Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk, entitled "California Mechanical
Code, 2019 Edition," published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials ("IAPMO"), Contained in chapter 2-17 as adopted by the California building Standards
Commission, is hereby adopted by reference in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the
California Government Code, as part of this Chapter."
SECTION 2 CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will
not result in a director reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City
staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los Angeles County within five (5) days of
the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3.That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the
provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to
be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims
arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions
shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance,
abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment of this ordinance.
SECTION 4: That if any portion or portions of this Ordinance are held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be considered as
separate and independent and the Council declares that the legality of the remaining portions
shall not change as a result of the court's findings.
Attachment "E"
• 5. That wherever there is reference to the California Mechanical Code, it sh
mean the 2018 Mechanical Code promulgated by the International Association of Plumbing an
Mechanical Officials ("IAPMO") as amended by the State of California Building Standards
Commission. i
• 6: The City Clerk s all certify to e .•••' • • t is•r•n nce n cause
same to •- published in the manner prescribed • law.
• i I I
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2020,
RICK RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss-,
CITY OF DOWNEY
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 19- was introduced at a
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 20th day of
November, 2019, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey
held on the 14th day of January, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 19-_, was
published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on
1 2019, (after introduction), and on —1 2020, (after adoption,
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of
Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
' • r, Ir 1 - - � ri
•'01 FAN q I I JAW 10 VS616Ar
WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code provide that the governing body of every city or county shall adopt ordinances or
regulations imposing the same requirements as those contained in the most recently adopted
version of the California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of City of Downey is not required to make an express
finding for amendments necessary to carry out the application of the Building Standards code
and/or that do not otherwise modify a Building Standard;
NOW ; • RE '• ' r ?FOLLOWS:
COUNCILTHE CITY i' • rt• r•r
HEREBY
SECTION 1. That Chapter 4 ("Downey Plumbing Code") OF Article VIII ("Building
Regulations") of the Downey Municipal Code set forth below replaces existing Chapter 4 to read
as follows:
SECTION 8301: Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted. That certain document, one copy of
which is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk, entitled
"California Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition," International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials (IAPMO), contained in chapters 2-17 as adopted by the California Building Standards
Commission, and appendices B -D, and K, and is hereby adopted and made a part of this
Chapter by reference, in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the California Government Code,
as part of this Chapter."
SECTION 2. _ _ CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14; Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City
staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los Angeles County within five (5) days of
the adoption of this Ordinance
SECTION 3. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the
provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to
be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims
arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions
shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance,
abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance.-
SECTION 4. That if any portion or portions of this Ordinance are held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be considered as
Attachment "
• NO. 19-
P4,GE 2
orb
ions
shall
• change as a result of the • findings.
SECTION 5. That wherever there is reference to the California Mechanical Code, it
4wWwUni IVE-1 f t�kVOL�-
and Mechanical Officials ("IAPMO") as amended by the State of California Building Standards
Commission.
SE�� The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause
the same
• • published in the manner prescribed by law.
• NO. 19-
P.4GE 3
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2020.
RICK RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
MARIA ALICIA QUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss:
CITY OF DOWNEY
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 19- was introduced at a
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 20th day of
November, 2019, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey
held on the 14th day of January, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 19-_, was
published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on
, 2019, (after introduction), and on , 2020, (after adoption,
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of
Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
INW4 :440
•- •�
WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code provide that the governing body of every city or county shall adopt ordinances or
regulations imposing the same requirements as those contained in the most recently adopted
version of the California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey is not required to make an express
finding for amendments necessary to carry out the application of the Building Standards code
and/or that do not otherwise modify a Building Standard;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL of THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Chapter 3 ("Mechanical Code") Article Vlll ("Building Regulations") of
the Downey Municipal Code set forth below replaces the existing Chapter 3 to read as follows:,
"CHAPTER 3
DOWNEY MECHANICAL CODE
SECTION 8201: Uniform Code Adopted. That certain document, one copy of which is on file
in Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk, entitled "California Mechanical
Code, 2019 Edition," published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials ("IAPMO"), Contained in chapter 2-17 as adopted by the California building Standards
Commission, is hereby adopted by reference in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the
California Government Code, as part of this Chapter."
SECTION 2 CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City
staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los Angeles County within five (5) days of
the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3.That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the
provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to
be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims
arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions
shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance,
abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment of this ordinance.
SECTIO 4: That if any portion or portions of this Ordinance are held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be considered as
separate and independent and the Council declares that the legality of the remaining portions
shall not change as a result of the court's findings.
11RIDINANCE NO. 19 -
PAGE 2
SEC.TION-5. That wherever there is reference to the California Mechanical Code ' it shall
mean the 2018 Mechanical Code promulgated by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials ("IAPMO") as amended by the State of California Building Standards
Commission.
SECTION 6: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the
same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
ORDINANCE NO.
PAGE 3
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2020.
RICK RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC'
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss:
CITY OF DOWNEY )
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 19- was introduced of a
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 20th day of
November, 2019, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey
held on the 14th day of January, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoingOrdinance No. 19- , was
published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on
2019, (after introduction), and on 1 2020, (after adoption,
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of
Downey on the same dates,
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
14 1 ;[@1 n
WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code provide that the governing body of every city or county shall adopt ordinances or
regulations imposing the same requirements as those contained in the most recently adopted
version of the California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey is not required to make an express
finding for amendments necessary to carry out the application of the Building Standards code
and/or that do not otherwise modify a Building Standard;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 12 ("Energy Code") Article Vill ("Building Regulations") of the
Downey Municipal Code set forth below replaces existing Chapter 12 to read as follows:
SECTION 8990: Uniform Code Adopted. Those portions of that certain document,
one copy of which is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk
entitled California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, identified as the California Energy
Code, 2019 Edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby
adopted by reference, in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the Government Code one copy of
which is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk."
SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City
staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los Angeles County within five (5) days of
the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. -That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the
provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to
be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims
arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions
shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance,
abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. That if any portion or portions of this Ordinance are held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be considered as
Attachment 66G"
ORDINANCE NO. 19 -
PAGE 2
separate and independent and the Council declares that the legality of the remaining portions
shall not change as a result of the court's findings.
SECTION & That wherever there is reference to the California Energy Code, it shall
mean the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, as published by the State of California
Building Standards Commission, effective January 1, 2020.
• 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the
same to •- published in the manner prescribed • law.
'11RDINANCE NO. •'
PAGE 3
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2020.
RICK RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
CITY OF DOWNEY )
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 19- was introduced at a
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 20th day of
November, 2019, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey
held on the 14th day of January, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoingOrdinance No. 19 , was
published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on
2019, (after introduction), and on 1 2020, (after adoption,
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of
Downey on the same dates
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
r •L I• i : r i • ' _ " i
WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code provide that the governing body of every city or county shall adopt ordinances or
regulations imposing the same requirements as those contained in the most recently adopted
version of the California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey is not required to make an express
finding for amendments necessary to carry out the application of the Building Standards code
and/or that do not otherwise modify a Building Standard;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 9 (Downey Historical Building Code) of Article VIII ("Building
Regulations") of the Downey Municipal Code asset forth below hereby amends and replaces
the existing Chapter 9 (Seismic Regulations) in its entirety to read as follows:
ROAMS 0494
SECTION 8807. Uniform Code Adopted. Those certain documents, one copy each, are on file
in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk entitled" Historical Building
Code", published by the California Building Standards Commission, and everything contained
therein is hereby adopted by reference, in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the Government
Code, as a part of this Chapter."
SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City
staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los Angeles County within five (5) days of
the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the
provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to
be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims
arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions
shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance,
abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance.
SECTIO 4: That if any portion or portions of this Ordinance are held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be considered as
Attachment" "
ORDINANCE NO. 19-
PAGE 2
v v
separate and independent and the Council declares that the legality of the remaining po ions
shall not change as a result of the court's findings.
SECTION 5. Wherever there is reference to the California Historical Building Code, it
shall mean the California Historical Building Code, 2019 Edition, promulgated by the California
Building Standards Commission.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the
same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
ORDINANCE
PAGE 3
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2020.
RICK RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST*
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss
CITY OF DOWNEY
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 19 was introduced at a
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 20th day of
November, 2019, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey
held on the 14th day of January, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES`
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN.:'
Council Member:
FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 19- was
published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on
2019, (after introduction), and on , 2020, (after adoption,
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting` places in the City of
Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
•;r •
WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code provide that the governing body of every city or county shall adopt ordinances or
regulations imposing the same requirements as those contained in the most recently adopted
version of the California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey is not required to make an express
finding for amendments necessary to carry out the application of the Building Standards code
and/or that do not otherwise modify a Building Standard;
COUNCILTHE CITY OF OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
• •
SECT[ON. That Chapter 15 ("Existing Building Code") of Article VIII ("Building
Regulations") of the Downey Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION 8999.50. Uniform Code Adopted. Those certain documents, one copy each, are on
file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk entitled" Existing Building
Code", published by the California Building Standards Commission, and everything contained
therein is hereby adopted by reference, in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the Government
Code, as a part of this Chapter."
SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City
staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los Angeles County within five (5) days of
the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the
provisions of the previouscodesand Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to
be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims
arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions
shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance,
abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance.
SECTIO' 4.. That if any portion or portions of this Ordinance are held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be considered as
separate and independent and the Council declares that the legality of the remaining portions
shall not change as a result of the court's findings.
Attachment "I"
ORDINANCE NO. 19 -
PAGE 2
SECTION5.: Wherever there is reference to the California Existing Building Code, it shall
mean the California Existing Building Code, 2019 Edition, promulgated by the California Building
Standards Commission.
Str,1116114�6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption o t is r nance an cause e
same to be published in the manner prescribed by law,
FA�
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of :January, 2020
RICK RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE,-CMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES_) ss:
CITY OF DOWNEY )
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 19- was introduced at a
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 20th day of
November, 2019, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey
held on the 14th day of January, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT`
Council Member:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 19- was
published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on
, 2019, (after introduction), and on 2020, (after adoption,
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting _places in the City of
Downey on the same dates:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code provide that the governing body of every city or county shall adopt ordinances or
regulations imposing the same requirements as those contained in the most recently adopted
version of the California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey is not required to make an express
finding for amendments necessary to carry out the application of the Building Standards code
and/or that do not otherwise modify a Building Standard;
COUNCILTHE CITY OF OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
• •
SECTION 1. That Chapter 16 ("Downey Referenced Standards Code") of Section VIII
("Building Regulations") the Downey Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
ffq87-112t4AM
SECTION 8999.60. Uniform Code Adopted. Those certain documents, one copy each, are on
file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk entitled " Referenced
Standard Code", published by the California Building Standards Commission, and everything
contained therein is hereby adopted by reference, in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the
Government Code, as a part of this Chapter."
SECTIOhI CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City
staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los Angeles County within five (5) days of
the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the
provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to
be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims
arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions
shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance,
abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance.
S : That if any portion or portions of this Ordinance are held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be considered as
separate and independent and the Council declares that the legality of the remaining portions
shall not change as a result of the court's findings.
Attachment "J
ORDINANCE NO. 19-
PAGE 2
SECTION 5. Wherever there is reference to the California Referenced Standar o e,
shall mean the California Referenced Standard Building Code, 2019 Edition, promulgated by the
California Building Standards Commission.
SECTION 6.The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the
same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
ORDINANCE •
PAGE 3
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2020.
RICK RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss:
CITY OF DOWNEY )
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 19 was introduced at a
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 20th day of
November, 2019, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey
held on the 14th day of January, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN*
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoingOrdinance No. 19 was
published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on
2019, (after introduction), and on 1 2020, (after adoption,
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of
Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
CHAPTERAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REPEALING OF OF DOWNEY
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING r•
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REGULATIONS) OF DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODEADOPTING BY
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WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code provide that the governing body of every city or county shall adopt ordinances or
regulations imposing the same requirements as those contained in the most recently adopted
version of the California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey is not required to make an express
finding for amendments necessary to carry out the application of the Building Standards code
and/or that do not otherwise modify a Building Standard;
THE CITY COUNCILOF OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBYORDAIN AS
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SECTION 1. That Chapter 11 ("Green Building Standards Code) of Article VIII ("Building
Regulations") of the Downey Municipal Code set forth below replaces existing Chapter 11 to
read as follows:
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SECTION 8985. Uniform Code Adopted. Those certain documents, one copy each, are on file
in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk entitled "California Green
Building Standards Code", published by the CaliforniaBuildingStandards Commission, and
everything contained therein is hereby adopted by reference, in accordance with Section
50022.2 of the Government Code, as a part of this Chapter."
SECTION 2.. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct
or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not
a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los
Angeles County within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the
provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to
be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims
arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions
shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance,
abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. That if any portion or portions of this Ordinance are held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be considered as
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separate and independent and the Council declares that the legality of the remaining portions
shall not change as a result of the court's findings.
SECTION 5. Wherever there is reference to the California Green Building Standards
Code, it shall mean the California Green Building Standards Code, 2019 Edition, promulgated
by the California Building Standards Commissiom
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the
same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
ORDINANCE NO. 19 -
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2020.
RICK RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss:
CITY OF DOWNEY
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 19- was introduced at a
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 20th day of
November, 2019, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey
held on the 14th day of January, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN.,
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 19-_, was
published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on
iT 2019, (after introduction), and on 2020, (after adoption,
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of
Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk