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Building Code Update –Background
•The California Building Standards Codes are updated
every 3 years
•The 2022 code becomes effective on January 1, 2023
•Health & Safety Code requires local governments to adopt
the most recent editions
•Process:
1.Legislative item 12/5/22
2.Public hearing 1/12/23
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Building Code Update –Amendments
•City may amend the building code to impose more
restrictive standards based on local conditions
•All amendments adopted in 2019 cycle are carried forward
(residential air conditioning requirements, standards for
wildfire risk areas, etc.)
•Proposed 2022 amendment to Fire Code: Strobeswitch
and Knox key electric switch required for automated
vehicle gates
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Building Code Update –Future Actions
Anticipated Actions in 1st Quarter 2023:
•Grease interceptor waiver procedures and criteria
•Energy reach code for commercial new construction
•Energy reach code for residential buildings built before
2011
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Building Code Update –Notification
•Building & Safety has prepared a webpage with
information on the update
•Letter has been prepared to send to housing providers and
housing agencies regarding the local amendment to
require air conditioning
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Building Code Update
Agenda Item #2A
January 12, 2023
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