Title
Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance of the City of San Leandro City Council Amending Articles 1, 3 through 9 and 10A of Title 7 "Maps, Buildings And Subdivisions" Chapter 7-5 "Building Code" of the San Leandro Municipal Code in Order to Adopt by Reference the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, With Local Amendments
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COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Public Safety
* Sustainability & Resiliency
SUMMARY
Every three years, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) establishes a statewide Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) for use throughout California. The Building Standards Codes are codified as San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 7-5 and subsequent revisions become effective by default and without local approval or amendments. The 2022 California Building Standards Code goes into effect on January 1, 2023. Cities and counties may adopt local amendments to strengthen the California Building Standards Code based on local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the first reading of an ordinance revising Chapter 7-5 to adopt the 2022 editions of the California Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Code, Fire Code, Existing Building Code, and Green Building Standards Code, and adopt by reference the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. Staff recommends local amendments, including structural requirements, fire sprinkler requirements, all-electric "reach codes," and increased electric vehicle infrastructure requirements, to advance the health, welfare, and safety of the community.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council consider and introduce for first reading an ordinance to:
a) Amend Municipal Code Chapter 7-5 by repealing and replacing the 2016 and 2019 editions and adopt the 2022 editions of the California Buildin...
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