1. City of Healdsburg Construction Codes Amendments & Adoption: Building Standard Codes Title 24 Parts 1 Thru International Property Maintenance Code
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2. The following codes are mandated by the State to be adopted:
California Administrative Code Part 1, as amended
California Building Code Part 2 Volume 1 & 2, Division II, including Appendix Chapter J, as amended
California Residential Code Part 2.5, including Division II as amended,
California Electrical Code Part 3, with tables, as amended,
California Mechanical Code Title 24 Part 4, and standards, as amended
California Plumbing Code Title 24 Part 5, and standards, as amended
California Energy Code Part 6
California Historical Building Code Part 8
California Existing Building Code Part 10,
California Green Building Standards Code Part 11,
California Referenced Standards Code Part 12,
International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 Edition, as amended
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3. CBSC and 14 state agencies begin the process and suggest amendments
The California building Standards Code is published in its entirety every three years by order of the State Legislature. Supplements are published in intervening years.
The City may establish more restrictive building standards reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions.
Private code development organizations issue new editions of their respective model codes.
CBSC and 14 state agencies begin the process and suggest amendments
Coordinating Council – coordinates the state agencies
Code Advisory Committees – assists with review
Public comment period
Publication
Adoption
Every 18 months - Intervening Code Adoption Cycle – resulting in supplemental code pages
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4. AMENDMENT TOPICS Administrative Provisions
Not discussing the California Fire Code Amendments Except:
Fire Sprinklers; When Required & Fire Resistive Class A Roofs
Private Residential Swimming Pools Drowning Prevention Measures
Grading Permit
California Green Building Code
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5. Administrative Provisions
Note: CBC Division II Administration, Chapter Heading
Which Codes Change and Why?
Appeals Board Designated
Application & Permit Expiration Days with One 180 Day Extension
3 Year Maximum with One 180 Day Extension
Exempt from Permits
Work Without Permit Violations & Notices - 2 X the Permit Fee
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6. Amendments - Work Exempt From Permit
One story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet and the structure contains no plumbing facilities, electrical circuits or heating appliances.
Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless; supporting a surcharge, impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids, or when retaining walls are located within 3 feet from a public right-of-way.
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work.
Decks not exceeding 200 square feet in area, that are not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, are not attached to a one-family dwelling, two-family dwelling, efficiency dwelling unit, or townhouse and do not serve the exit door required by CRC Section R311.4
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7. Fire Sprinklers CFC, CBC & CRC When Required: New Construction
Additions - 25% and 50% for R3
Remodel - 50%
Exceptions:
How is a remodel measured? “Alteration of Floor Area”
Fire Resistive Roofs Class A
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8. Private Residential Swimming Pool Drowning Prevention Measures
The barrier shall be specifically designed to prevent unauthorized entry from adjacent private and/or public property  
The barrier shall be in addition to the "seven drowning prevention safety features" required by CBC
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9. Grading Permits Required
Grading involving less than 5,000 cubic yards – Regular Grading
Grading in excess of 5,000 cubic yards - Engineered Grading
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10. California Green Building Code
Clarification:
Mandatory Measures - Res; Increase in the buildings volume or “Substantial Remodel”
Mandatory Measures - Non Res; Additions 1000 sqft or a valuation of $200k or more or “Conversion of 1000 sqft or more of unconditioned space to occupiable space
Triggers:
Tier 1 – Residential New Construction over 3000 sqft
Cumulative amount including accessory structures
Subdivisions & Condos – Detached SFD only
Substantial Remodel
Tier 1 – Non Residential New Construction over 10,000 sqft
Phased projects (tenant improvements)
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11. 2015 International Property Maintenance Code
Administrative Provisions
Why Adopt?
Calif Health & Safety Code
1997 Uniform Housing Code
1997 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code
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12. QUESTIONS
&
COMMENTS
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