HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 17 - 2022 California CodesCity Council Agenda Report
City of Lake Elsinore 130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
www.lake-elsinore.org
File Number: ID# 22-424
Agenda Date: 10/25/2022 Status: Approval FinalVersion: 1
File Type: Council Public
Hearing
In Control: City Council / Successor Agency
Agenda Number: 17)
Adoption of 2022 California Codes
1.Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; and
2.Introduce by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04, 15.20, 15.24,
15.38, 15.40, AND 15.56 AND ADDING CHAPTERS 15.06, 15.32, 15.42 AND 15.48 TO LAKE
ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE.
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by: Bill Belvin, Building & Safety Manager
Steve Payne, Fire Marshal
Date: October 25, 2022
Subject: Adoption of 2022 California Codes
Recommendation
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; and
2. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04,
15.20, 15.24, 15.38, 15.40, AND 15.56 AND ADDING CHAPTERS 15.06, 15.32, 15.42 AND
15.48 TO LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE SUBJECT TO SUCH MODIFICATIONS AS REASONABLY
NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOGRAPHIC OR TOPOGRAPHIC
CONDITIONS.
Background
The State's Health and Safety Code requires local governments to adopt the most recent editions
related to construction model codes. The construction codes include the California Building,
Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy, Green Building Standards, Electrical Codes, and
other related codes. If the City Council approves this Ordinance, the most recent editions of the
construction codes with the applicable amendments will be in effect within the City of Lake
Elsinore as required by State law.
Discussion
The State's Health and Safety Code (Section 17958) mandates that the California Building
Standards Commission adopt and publish the California Building Standards Code (Title 24
California Code of Regulations) every three years. The 2022 Edition of the California Code of
Regulations Title 24, which incorporates the below-listed model codes, becomes effective
statewide on January 1, 2023. If approved, this Ordinance would amend Section 15.02.010 by
repealing references to some of the prior editions of the Construction Codes.
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The list below identifies the model codes upon which the 2022 Title 24 is based:
California Building Standards Code Reference Model Code
2022 California Building Code 2021 International Building Code (ICC)
2022 California Residential Code 2021 International Residential Code (ICC)
2022 California Green Building Standards Code
2022 California Plumbing Code 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO)
2022 California Mechanical Code 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO)
2022 California Electrical Code 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA)
2022 California Energy Code
The Construction Codes proposed for adoption by reference with amendments include the
following:
2022 California Building Code
2022 California Residential Code
2022 California Green Building Standards Code
2022 California Plumbing Code
2022 California Mechanical Code
2022 California Electrical Code
The Community Development Department, Division of Building & Safety, is recommending
changes and modifications be made to the Codes and advising that specific changes and
modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Lake Elsinore. Other
modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature and concern themselves with subjects
not covered by the Codes or reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City
of Lake Elsinore.
The attached Resolution sets forth several findings, summarized below, necessary to enable the City
to amend the new codes to meet our local conditions. The attached Ordinance updates Sections
15.02, 15.04, 15.06, 15.20, 15.24, 15.32, 15.38, 15.42, and 15.56 of the City of Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code by amending the 2019 edition of the California Building Code.
Title 15 of the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code was last updated in 2019. At that time, the City
Council approved ten amendments to the California Building Code and eight amendments to the
California Residential Code as follows to address local conditions:
1. Modifications to Building Code Sections 109.2, 113.3, and 114.4 are of an administrative or
procedural nature and concern themselves with subjects that are not covered by the Codes
or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Lake Elsinore.
2. Building Code Sections 403, 403.1, and 403.1.1 – Due to Fire Department logistical limitations
and local high winds, the requirement of high-rise buildings is amended to apply to buildings
over 55 feet high instead of over 75 feet high. This provision already exists from the previous
code adoption cycle.
3. Building Code Sections 403.4.7.2 and 403.4.8.1 – Due to Fire Department logistical limitation,
local traffic, and seismic condition, the requirement of high-rise buildings for standby and
emergency power loads are revised to place smoke-proof enclosures in the emergency power
category. This provision already exists from the previous code adoption cycle.
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4. Building Code Sections 412.2 and 412.7.5 – Due to Fire Department logistical limitations, the
requirement for emergency helicopter landing facilities on high-rises (over 75 feet high) is
added for additional protection. This provision already exists from the previous code adoption
cycle.
5. Building Code Section 1505.1.3 and Table 1505.1, and Residential Code Sections R902.1,
R902.1.3, and R902.2 – Due to the serious hazard of rapid fire spread in local high winds,
minimum class A roof covering is specified, and the use of untreated wood roof is prohibited
for new buildings and re-roofing of existing buildings. This provision already exists from the
previous code adoption cycle.
6. Building Code Section 3109.4.4.3 will keep the City's current regulations for swimming pools.
The current ICC regulations are less restrictive and only require one safety barrier, whereas
our current regulation has five safety barriers, decreasing the chance of drowning victims.
This provision already exists from the previous code adoption cycle.
7. Modifications to Residential Code Sections R108.2, R112.3, and R113.4 are of an
administrative or procedural nature and concern themselves with subjects that are not
covered by the Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the
City of Lake Elsinore. This provision already exists from the previous code adoption cycle.
8. Residential Code Section R403.1.3 – The exception to allow ungrouted and unreinforced
masonry walls is deleted. The performance of ungrouted masonry has been observed to be
inadequate during significant earthquakes. A lack of steel reinforcement and grout results in
the very brittle wall and foundation elements that do not have the tensile capacity to resist the
cyclic loading of substantial ground movement. This provision already exists from the previous
code adoption cycle.
9. Residential Code Section R405.1 – The exception to not provide a foundation drainage
system in Group 1 soils is deleted. The Orange County area's natural soils are at least
moderately expansive. Group 1 soils, by definition, have a low volume change potential
expansion and should not be assumed to exist without the recommendations of a geotechnical
engineer. This provision already exists from the previous code adoption cycle.
These related codes are based upon and are consistent with the provisions found in the California
Building Code. The benefit of adopting these additional codes is to provide building and fire
inspectors/officials and plan examiners with further clarification of the California Building Code's
intent and applicability when presented with various construction issues.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact as the existing fee schedule will be retained.
Exhibits
A – Resolution
B – Ordinance
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Lake Elsinore
(“City”) shall adopt ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed
requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 17922; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922
to impose the same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the California
Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Residential Code,
the California Plumbing Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Energy Code, and
the California Electrical Code (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Codes”); and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) permits the City to make
modifications or changes to the Codes, which are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geographic, or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council,
before making any modifications or changes to the Codes, shall make an express finding that
such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic,
or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Building and Safety Division has recommended that changes and
modifications be made to the Codes and have advised that certain said changes and
modifications to the Codes are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Lake
Elsinore and have further advised that the remainder of said changes and modifications are of an
administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the
Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Lake Elsinore.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Amendments related to life and fire safety contained in Sections 403, 403.1,
403.1.1, 403.4.7.2, 403.4.8.1, 412.7, 3109.4.4.3,Table 1505.1, and 1505.1.3 of the 2022 Edition
of the California Building Code, and Sections R403.1.3, R405.1, R902.1, R902.1.3, and R902.2
of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code, and Sections 202 and 4.304.1 of the 2022
Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code are hereby found to be reasonably
necessary due to the following local conditions:
A. Climatic Conditions
1. Hot, dry Santa Ana winds are common to all areas within the City of Lake
Elsinore. These winds, which can cause small fires to spread quickly, are
a contributing factor to the high fire danger in the area, and create the need
for an increased level of fire protection. This added protection will
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supplement normal fire department response available and provide
immediate protection for life and safety of multiple occupants during fire
occurrences.
2. Riverside County and the City of Lake Elsinore are in a semi-arid
Mediterranean type climate which predisposes all fuels, including wood
shingles, to rapid ignition and spread of fire. Therefore, there exists a need
for additional fire protection measures.
B. Geographic Conditions
1. Riverside County and the City of Lake Elsinore are in a highly active
seismic area. There are earthquake faults that run along both the
northeastern and southwestern boundaries of Riverside County including
the San Jacinto and Elsinore faults which are branches of the San Andreas
Fault. There have been several substantial earthquakes located along
these faults in the Inland Empire area in the past few years. The most
recent was in June 2019, located in Riverside California, in the Ridgecrest
Area with a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale. In July Ridgecrest had
a 6.1 and the City of Oxnard had a 6.4 earthquake and with over 500
responses, the department was taxed to its full capabilities. The Ridgecrest
earthquake mains supplying water to the district burst during the
earthquake. If more fires had been ignited by the earthquake, it would have
been difficult for the fire department to contain them. Experts predict a
major earthquake in our area within the next 50 years. This situation
creates the need for both additional fire protection measures and automatic
on-site fire protection for building occupants since a multitude of fires may
result from breakage of gas and electric lines because of an earthquake.
As noted by “Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport-
Inglewood Fault Zone, 1988, State Department of Conservation,” page 59,
“unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of
building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe”;
2. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of Lake
Elsinore often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at
risk. This condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including
any earthquake wherein damage to the highway system will occur. This
condition makes the need for additional on-site protection for property
occupants necessary.
3. Placement of multiple occupancy buildings, location of arterial roads, and
fire department staffing constraints due to recent revenue-limiting state
legislation have made it difficult for the fire department to locate additional
fire stations and provide manpower sufficient to concentrate fire companies
and personnel to control fires in high density apartment or condominium
buildings. Fire Department equipment does not allow easy access to areas
of buildings greater than 55 feet above the level of Fire Department vehicle
access. These conditions create the need for built-in on-site fire protection
systems to protect occupants and property until fire fighting apparatus and
personnel arrive on the scene. The City of Lake Elsinore is in an area
subject to a climatic condition of high winds and low humidity. This
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combination of events creates an environment, which is conducive to
rapidly spreading fires. Control of such fires requires rapid response.
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, Section 6, Figure 6-2 of ASCE 7 identifies 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. The City of Lake Elsinore is in the
middle of the seismically active area. The viability of the public water system
would be questionable at best after a major seismic event. This would leave
tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water
and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of any available water to floors
above the 55-foot level. A severe seismic event has the potential to
negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely
to create obstacles like those indicated under the high wind section above.
With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide
increased protection for anyone on upper floors.
4. Untreated wood roofs cause or contribute to serious fire hazard and to the
rapid spread of fires when such fires are accompanied by high winds.
Pieces of burning wooden roofs become flying brands and are carried by
the wind to other locations and thereby spread fire quickly. Recent Grand
Jury Report findings support this concern.
5. Adopting 3109.4.4.3 allows the City to keep the current standards for pool
safety barriers. Current I.C.C. pool barriers are less restrictive.
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SECTION 3. Amendments to the 2022 Edition of the Codes are found reasonably
necessary based on the climatic and/or geographic conditions cited in Section 2 of this resolution
and are listed as follows:
Code Section Findings in Section 2
CBC 403, 403.4.7.2, 403.4.8.1, 907.2.13, 907.6.3.2 A-1, B-2, B-3
CBC 412.7 B-1, B-2, B-3
CBC 903.2 (Sprinkler placeholder) A-1, A-2, B-2
CBC 1505, CRC R902.1 A-1, A-2, B-2, B-4
CBC 3109.4.4.3 B-5
CRC R403.1.3, R405.1 B-1
SECTION 4. Additional amendments have been made to the Codes. Such amendments
are hereby found to be either administrative or procedural in nature or concern themselves with
subjects not covered in such Codes. The changes made include provisions making each of such
Codes compatible with other codes enforced by the City.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and
the same shall thereupon take effect and be in force as January 1, 2023.
Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, this 25th day of October 2022.
Timothy J. Sheridan
Mayor
Attest:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2022-____ was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the Regular meeting of October 25, 2022 and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04, 15.20, 15.24, 15.38, 15.40,
AND 15.56 AND ADDING CHAPTERS 15.06, 15.32, 15.42 AND 15.48 TO LAKE
ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 15.02.010 of Chapter 15.02 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is
hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
15.02.010 California Building Standards Code.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement, alteration,
repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment use, height, and area of
buildings and structures, the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code
of Regulations, Title 24) are hereby adopted subject to the modifications as set forth in Title 15 of the
LEMC. The provisions of the California Building Standards Code as amended pursuant to Title 15
of the LEMC and the chapters set forth therein shall constitute the Building Regulations of the City
of Lake Elsinore.
SECTION 2. Section 15.04.010 of Chapter 15.04 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is
hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
15.04.0100 Building Code – Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Building Code, 2022 Edition based on
the 2021 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council shall be and
become the Building Code of the City, regulating the erection, construction, enlargement,
alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, use, height, area
maintenance of all structures and certain equipment therein. The California Building Code is on
file for public examination in the office of the Building Official.
SECTION 3. Section 15.04.020 of Chapter 15.04 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is
hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
15.04.020 Local Amendments.
The 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 109.2 Fees is hereby amended to include the following wording as the second and third
sentences in the paragraph:
The fees for Plan Check and Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code and as adopted in Ordinance 1087.
Said plan check fee shall be 75 percent of the building permit fee as set pursuant to Chapter
3.40 LEMC.
Section 113.3 Appeals is hereby amended as follows:
The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes shall mean
the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of Appeals is hereby
established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending about the appeal,
specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals
Board.
Section 114.4 Violation Penalties; is hereby amended as follows:
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any
of the mandatory requirements of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the Ordinances of Lake
Elsinore shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such
person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of
which any violation of any provision of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore is committed,
continued, or permitted by any such person, and shall be punished accordingly.
Section 1505.1 is amended by the deletion of Table 1505.1 and the addition of a new Table 1505.1
thereto, to read as follows:
TABLE 1505.1a
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
B B B B B B B B B
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.
Section 1505.1.3 is amended as follows:
The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total
roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new
structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof
of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
Section 1505.5 is amended, by the deletion of the entire section.
Section 1505.7 is amended, by the deletion of the entire section.
Appendix J is amended by the addition of a new section thereto, as follows
Section J110.3 Temporary Erosion Control.
A. Separate plans for temporary drainage and erosion control measures to be used during
the rainy season shall be submitted prior to October 1. The control devices shown on said
plans shall be installed no later than October 15 and maintained in operable condition until
April 15. These plans shall provide the following:
1. Temporary soil stabilization measures shall be installed on graded slopes
exceeding a three to one ratio and/or ten feet in height.
2. Desilting facility shall be provided at all drainage outlets from the graded site,
designed for the twenty-five-year, six-hour storm intensity. They must be detailed
on the plans. Design and specific recommendations shall be submitted for the
following:
Desilting basin volume based on gradient and nature of soils
The extent of all graded areas and identification of any temporary soil
stabilization measures
Size of desilting basin outlet pipe and over flow
Dike requirements. Minimum wall width, slope of walls, percent of
compaction, etc.
3. The following notes shall be placed on the plans:
In case of emergency, call _______________ at ______________
(Responsible person) (24 hour number)
The undersigned civil engineer will supervise erosion control and certify
that work is in accordance with the approved plans.
_______________________________
(Signature, reg. *, expiration date)
_______________________________ ________________
(Name - printed) (Dated)
4. Indicate on the plan, which streets will be paved, and which drainage devices will
be completed by October 15.
5. Placement of devices to reduce erosion damage within the tract is left to the
discretion of the Engineer. These devices, if any, must be shown on the plan
because their presence will affect the required capacity of the desilting basin.
6. Outlet conditions from the desilting basin shall not exceed downstream limitations,
except for overflow, which is to be designed to provide capacity of 1.5 times the
maximum design flow.
B. Temporary Erosion Control Measures
1. The permittee shall keep a standby crew for emergency work, available always
during the rainy season. Necessary materials shall be available onsite and
stockpiled at convenient locations to facilitate rapid construction of temporary
devices or to repair any damaged erosion control measures when rain is imminent.
2. Devices shall not be moved or modified without the approval of the Building Official
or, in an emergency by the person responsible for grading operations.
3. All removable protective devices shown shall be in place at the end of each working
day when the five-day rain probability forecast exceeds forty percent. Forecasts
shall be received from broadcasts provided by the United States Weather Service.
4. After a rainstorm, all silt and debris shall be removed from check berms and
desilting basins and the basins pumped dry. Any graded slope surface protection
measures damaged during a rainstorm shall also be immediately repaired. Failure
to provide effective maintenance may result in penalties as provide per Section
205.
5. Fill slopes at the tract perimeter must drain away from the top of the slope at the
end of each working day.
6. At least one guard shall be posted on the site whenever the depth of water in any
device exceeds eighteen inches. Additional guards may be required as deemed
necessary by the Building Official.
7. After a rainstorm, all silt and debris shall be removed from public drains and pipes,
and from drains and pipes of adjacent properties.
C. Subsequent Rainy Seasons
1. For projects extending into subsequent rainy seasons, for temporary drainage and
erosion control plans shall be submitted. These plans shall comply with all
requirements in Section J110.3 (A) and (B).
D. Pool Barrier Rules Apply to Private Pools
The following definition is added to section 3109.4.4.3
1. The first paragraph of section 3109.4.4.3 is revised to provide:
3109.4.4.3 Enclosure: required characteristics. An enclosure shall have all of the following
characteristics:
1. Any access gate through the enclosure open away from the swimming pool and are self-
closing with a self-closing latching device placed no lower than 60 inches above the
ground.
2. A minimum fence height of 60 inches
3. A maximum vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure of 2 inches.
4. Gaps or voids, if any, do not allow passage of a sphere equal to or greater than 4 inches
in diameter.
5. An outside surface free of protrusions, cavities, or other physical characteristics that would
serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child below the age of five years to
climb a fence.
SECTION 4. Chapter 15.06 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.06
RESIDENTIAL CODE
15.06.010 Residential Code -- Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition based
on the 2021 International Building Code as published by the International Code Conference, shall
be and become the Residential Code of the City, regulating and controlling the construction,
alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every detached one-and-two-family dwelling,
townhouse not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of
egress, and structures accessory thereto throughout the State of California. The California
Residential Code is on file for public examination in the office of the Building Official.
15.06.020 Amendments.
The 2022 edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section R108.2 Fees, is hereby amended to include the following wording as the second and third
sentences in the paragraph as follows:
The fees for Plan Check and Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code and as adopted in Ordinance 1087.
Said plan check fee shall be 75 percent of the building permit fee as set pursuant to Chapter
3.40 LEMC.
Section R112.3 Appeals, is hereby amended as follows:
The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes shall mean
the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of Appeals is hereby
established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the subject of the
appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for providing input to the Appeals Board.
Section R113.4 Violation Penalties, is hereby amended as follows:
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any
of the mandatory requirements of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the Ordinances of Lake
Elsinore shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such
person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of
which any violation of any provision of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore is committed,
continued, or permitted by any such person, and shall be punished accordingly.
Table R301.2(1) is amended as follows:
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUND
SNOW
LOAD
WIND DESIGN
SEISMIC
DESIGN
CATEGORY f
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
WINTER
DESIGN
TEMP e
ICE BARRIER
UNDERLAYMENT
REQUIRED h
FLOOD
HAZARDS g
AIR
FREEZING
INDEX i
MEAN
ANNUAL
TEMP j
Speed d
(mph)
Topographic
effects k Weathering a
Frost
line
Depth b Termite c
Zero 110 No D or E Negligible 12-24”
Very
Heavy 43 No Yes 0 60
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the
structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index
(i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability
Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62,
C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652.
b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction
shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether
there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map
[Figure R30l.2( 4)].Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance
with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. The outdoor design dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 971/2-percent values
for winter from Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Deviations from the Appendix D
temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by
the building official.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section
R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the dat e of the jurisdiction's entry into the National
Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood
hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the Flood Insurance Study and (c) the panel numbers and dates of all
currently effective FIRMs and FBFMs or other flood hazard map adopted by the authority having
jurisdiction, as amended.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and
R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local d amage from the effects of ice damming, the
jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction sh all fill in this part of
the table with "NO."
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-
days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the l00-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center
data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.htrnl.
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National
Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index -USA Method (Base 32°F)" at
www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural
damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of
the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.
Section R403.1.3 is modified by deleting the exception for masonry stem walls:
In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 masonry stem walls without solid grout and
vertical reinforcing are not permitted.
Section R405.1 is amended as follows:
….at least one sieve size larger than the tile joint opening or perforation and covered with
not less than 6 inches of the same material.
Section R902.1 is amended by revising it to allow only class A or B roofs as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in
Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in areas
designated by this section. Classes A or B roofing required by this section to be listed
shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.
Exceptions:
1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and
exposed concrete roof deck.
2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal
sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible
decks.
Section R902.1.3 is amended by revising it to require a minimum Class B roof as follows:
R902.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing
structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-
year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied
in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a
fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
Section R326 Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas is amended as follows:
. Pool Barrier Rules Apply to Private Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas
The following definition is added to section R326
1. The first paragraph of section R326 is revised to provide:
Enclosure: required characteristics. An enclosure shall have all of the following characteristics:
3. Pool alarms mounted 60 inches above finish floor at 80 decimals for all doors
leading to the pool area.
4. Any access gate through the enclosure open away from the swimming pool and
are self-closing with a self-closing latching device placed no lower than 60 inches
above the ground.
5. A minimum fence height of 60 inches
6. A maximum vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure of
2 inches.
7. Gaps or voids, if any, do not allow passage of a sphere equal to or greater than 4
inches in diameter.
8. An outside surface free of protrusions, cavities, or other physical characteristics
that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child below the
age of five years to climb a fence.
Section R902.2, first paragraph is amended by revising it to allow only Class A or B treated wood
roofs as follows:
R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes. Fire-retardant-treated wood shakes
and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC Standard 15-3 or 15-4
which are impregnated by the full-cell vacuum-pressure process with fire-retardant
chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC Standard 15-2 for use on Class A or B
roofs.
SECTION 5. Section 15.20.010 of Chapter 15.20 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is
hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
15.20.010 Mechanical Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition, based
on the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials, shall be and become the Mechanical Code of the City, regulating and
controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation, and
maintenance or use of heating, ventilating, cooling, and refrigeration systems; incinerators; and
other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances within this jurisdiction. The California Mechanical
Code is on file for public examination in the office of the Building Official.
SECTION 6. Section 15.20.020 of Chapter 15.20 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is
hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 15.20.020 Amendments.
The 2022 edition of the California Mechanical Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 110.1 General, is hereby amended as follows:
The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes shall mean
the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of Appeals is hereby
established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the subject of the
appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of providing input to the
Appeals Board.
Section 115.1 General, is hereby amended as follows:
The fees for each Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code.
Section 115.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 7. Section 15.24.010 of Chapter 15.24 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is
hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
15.24.010 Plumbing Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, based on
the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials, shall be and become the Plumbing Code of the City, regulating the erection,
installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition, to, use, or maintenance of
plumbing systems within this jurisdiction. The California Plumbing Code will be on file for public
examination in the office of the Building Official.
SECTION 8. Section 15.24.020 of Chapter 15.24 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is
hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
15.24.020 Amendments.
The 2021 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1.11.2.5 Appeals, is hereby amended in its entirety and replaced with the following
paragraph:
“The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes shall mean
the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of Appeals is hereby
established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the subject of the
appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of providing input to the
Appeals Board”.
Section 102.3.2, Penalties, is hereby amended by revising the following text to read as follows:
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any
of the mandatory requirements of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the Ordinances of Lake
Elsinore shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such
person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of
which any violation of any provision of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore is committed,
continued, or permitted by any such person, and shall be punished accordingly.
Section 103.4.1, Fees, is hereby amended to read as follows:
The fees for each Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code.
SECTION 9. Chapter 15.32 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.32
ENERGY CODE
15.32.010 Energy Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Energy Code 2022 Edition as published
by the International Code Council, shall be and become the Energy Code of the City, regulating
all buildings in the City with respect to State energy requirements. The California Energy Code
will be on file for public examination in the office of the Building Official.
SECTION 10. Section 15.38.010 of Chapter 15.38 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is
hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
15.38.010 Electrical Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, based on
the 2020 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association, shall
be and become the Electrical Code of the City, regulating all installation, arrangement, alteration,
repair, use and other operation of electrical wiring, connections, fixtures and other electrical
appliances on premises within the City. The California Electrical Code will be on file for public
examination in the office of the Building Official.
SECTION 11. Section 15.38.020 of Chapter 15.38 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is
hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
15.38.020 Amendments.
The 2022 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 89.108.4.2 Fees, is hereby amended to include the following wording as the second
sentence in the paragraph:
The fees for each Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code.
Section 89.108.8.2 Definitions, the definition of Housing Appeals Board and Local Appeals Board
shall be amended it its entirety. The following language shall be used for the purposes of defining
these terms as hereby amended by the following paragraph:
The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes shall mean
the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of Appeals is hereby
established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the subject of the
appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of providing input to the
Appeals Board”.
Article 310.2(b) is hereby amended, by the addition of a second paragraph to read as follows:
Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. six (6) and smaller in all installations.
Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building Official for feeder
lines only on an individual basis were adequate safety measures can be ensured.
Article 310 is amended, by addition of a new Article 310.106, to read as follows:
310.16 Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring.
Aluminum conductors of No. six (6) or smaller used for branch circuits shall require
continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the Building Official
for proper torqueing of connections at their termination point.
SECTION 12. Section 15.40.010 of Chapter 15.40 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is
hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
15.40.010 Existing Building Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the 2022 California Existing Building Code Appendix
A-1 based on the 2021 International Existing Building Code as published by the International
Code Council, shall become the Existing Building Code of the City, for regulating existing buildings
in the City. The California Existing Building Code will be on file for public examination in the office
of the Building Official.
SECTION 13. Chapter 15.42 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.42
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
15.42.010 Green Building Standards Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Green Building Standards Code as
published by the California Building Standards Commission, shall become the Green Building
Standards Code of the City, for planning, design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of
every newly constructed building or structure, unless otherwise in this code, throughout the City
of Lake Elsinore. The California Green Building Standards Code will be on file for public
examination in the office of the Building Official.
Section 15.42.020 Amendments.
The 2022 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 5.106.8 Light Pollution Reduction, is amended by adding exceptions #3 and #4 to read as
follows:
Comply with lighting power requirements in the California Energy Code, CCR, Part 6, and
design interior and exterior lighting such that zero direct-beam illumination leaves the
building site. Meet or exceed exterior light levels and uniformity ratios for lighting zones 1-
4 as defined in Chapter 10 of the California Administrative Code, CCR, Part 1, using the
following strategies.
1. Shield all luminaries or provide cutoff luminaries per Section 132 (b) of the California
Energy Code.
2. Contain interior lighting within each source.
3. Allow no more than .01 horizontal lumen foot-candles to escape 15 feet beyond the
site boundary.
4. Automatically control exterior lighting dusk to dawn to turn off or lower light Levels
during incentive periods.
Exceptions:
i. Part 2, Chapter 12, Section 1205.6 for campus lighting requirements for parking
facilities and walkways.
ii. Emergency lighting and lighting required for night time security.
iii. Existing facilities which include athletic playing areas, theatrical facilities, theme
parks, theme park resorts and similar facilities which have Zoning designations as
such, and which have lighting level criteria established by Ordinance.
iv. New athletic playing areas, theatrical facilities, theme parks, theme park resorts and
similar facilities which have Zoning designations as such and which have lighting level
criteria adopted by ordinance may be designated as LZ4 in Table 10-114-A in the
California Administrative Regulations.
SECTION 14. Chapter 15.48 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.48
HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
15.48.010 Historical Building Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition,
shall be and become the Historical Building Code of the City, regulating historical buildings The
California Historical Building Code is on file for public examination in the office of the Building
Official.
15.06.020 Amendments.
The 2022 edition of the California Historical Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 8-104 Appeals, is hereby amended as follows:
The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes shall mean
the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of Appeals is hereby
established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the subject of the
appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of providing input to the
Appeals Board.
SECTION 15. Chapter 15.56 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby amended and
restated in its entirety to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.56
FIRE CODE
15.56.010 Fire Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Fire Code, based on the 2021
International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council, shall become the Fire
Code of the City, for regulating new structures, alterations, additions, changes in use or changes
in structures required by this code, which are within the scope of the California Building Code and
located within the City. The California Fire Code will be on file for public examination in the office
of the Building Official.
PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt the 2022 California Fire Code, California
Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, as amended, to govern the safeguarding of life and property
from fire, explosion hazards and hazardous conditions and to regulate the issuance of permits
and collection of fees.
AUTHORITY. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17958,
17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 which allow a city or county to adopt modifications or changes to
the California Fire Code that are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological and
topographical conditions.
APPLICATION AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE. Except as stated in this
Section or as amended below in Section 5 of this Ordinance, all of the provisions of the 2022
California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter’s
matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply throughout the City of Lake Elsinore. In addition, the
following provisions that are excluded in the 2022 California Fire Code are hereby adopted -
Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2
and 111.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections 403.11, 503, 510.2, 1103.2, and
5707 are adopted.
15.56.020 Amendments.
The 2022 California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety except as follows:
A. SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Section 101.4 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
101.4 Severability. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this ordinance or the
application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect the other provisions of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision
or application, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be
severable.
B. APPLICABILITY.
1. Section 102.5 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
102.5 Application of residential code. Where structures are designed and constructed in
accordance with the California Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows:
1. Construction and design provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the structure shall
apply including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access, and water
supplies. Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required
by Section 105.6 of this code shall apply.
2. Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply.
3. Automatic fire sprinkler system requirements of this code shall apply to detached accessory
buildings 5,000 square feet or greater in accordance with Section 903.2. The provisions
contained in Section 903.2.18 of the California Fire Code or Section R309.6 of the California
Residential Code may be used for the design of the automatic fire sprinkler system for detached
private garages.
C. DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL
1. A new Section 104.1.1 is added to Section 104.1 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department.
1. The Fire Chief is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and
provisions of this ordinance and to perform such duties as directed by the Lake Elsinore City
Council.
2. The Fire Chief is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this ordinance. Under the Fire
Chief’s direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances
of The City of Lake Elsinore pertaining to the following:
2.1. The prevention of fires.
2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.
2.3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.
2.4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm
systems and fire extinguishing equipment.
2.5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in
buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.
2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.
2.8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized
releases of hazardous materials.
3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this
ordinance and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:
3.1. The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection.
3.2. The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the Riverside County Fire
Department.
3.3. The Riverside County Sheriff and any deputy sheriff.
3.4. The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the Riverside County Fire
Department.
3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.
3.6. Code Officers of the City of Lake Elsinore.
3.7. Building Official and Building Officials Public Officers of the City of Lake Elsinore.
3.8. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
3.9. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management.
4. A new Section 104.6.5 is added to Section 104 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.6.5 Requests for Public Records. Request for copies of public and legal documents,
photographs, etc. Relating to department activities are available as authorized by law through the
City Clerk all documents requests shall be in writing.
5. Section 104.7 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
104.7 Liability. Any liability against the City of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County or any officer or
employee for damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as provided by law.
6. A new Section 104.13 is added to Section 104 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.13 Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire areas. Except upon National Forest
Land, the Fire Chief is authorized to determine and announce the closure of any hazardous fire
area or portion thereof. Any closure by the Fire Chief for a period of more than fifteen (15) calendar
days must be approved by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors within fifteen (15) calendar
days of the Fire Chief’s original order of closure. Upon such closure, no person shall go in or be
upon any hazardous fire area, except upon the public roadways and inhabited areas. During such
closure, the Fire Chief shall erect and maintain at all entrances to the closed area sufficient signs
giving notice of closure. This section shall not prohibit residents or owners of private property
within any closed area, or their invitees, from going in or being upon their lands. This section shall
not apply to any entry, in the course of duty, by a peace officer, duly authorized public officer or
fire department personnel. For the purpose of this section, “hazardous fire area” shall mean public
or private land that is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest and situated in a location that
makes suppression difficult resulting in great damage. Such areas are designated on Hazardous
Fire Area maps filed with the office of the Fire Chief.
D. FEES
1. Section 107.2 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
107.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for services and permits shall be as set forth in
Chapter 3.40 of the LEMC.
2. A new Section 107.7 is added to Section 106 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
107.7 Cost recovery. Fire suppression, investigation, rescue or emergency medical costs are
recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1, as may be
amended from time to time. Additionally, any person who negligently, intentionally or in violation
of law causes an emergency response, including, but not limited to, a traffic accident, spill of toxic
or flammable fluids or chemicals is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including
those costs pursuant to Government Code Section 53150, et. seq., as may be amended from
time to time. Any expense incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for securing such
emergency shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectable by Riverside County in
the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied.
E. MEANS OF APPEALS
1. Section 111.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
111.1. Board of Appeals established. The Board of Appeals shall be the City Manager. If he or
she determines an outside board is needed, he or she shall designate an outside hearing officer
to hear the appeal. The Fire Chief shall be notified of any appeal and the Fire Chief or designee
shall be in attendance at the appeal hearing. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized
expertise may be solicited, at the expense of the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to
the Appeals Board.
F. VIOLATIONS.
1. Section 112.4 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
112.4 Violations and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or
association of persons to violate any provision of this ordinance, or to violate the provisions of any
permit granted pursuant to this code. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the
provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of the Ordinances of Lake
Elsinore shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the
Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars,
or by imprisonment not to exceed one hundred eighty days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of
which any violation of any provision of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore is committed, continued,
or permitted by any such person, and shall be punished accordingly.
G. DEFINITIONS.
1. Section 202, definition of “Fire Chief” in the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of Riverside County or the Fire Chief’s designee.
H. OPEN FLAMES.
1. Section 308.1.6.3 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns or similar devices. A person shall not release or cause to be released a
sky lantern or similar device.
I. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS.
1. Section 503.2.1 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24
feet, exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6
and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. For additional
requirements or alternatives see Riverside County Fire Department Standards and Policies, as
may be amended from time to time.
2. Section 503.2.2 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall be the only authority authorized to designate,
require, or permit modifications to the required access widths where they are inadequate for fire
or rescue operations.
3. A new Section 503.6.1 is added to Section 503.6 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.6.1 Automatic opener. New motorized gates shall be provided with means to be
automatically opened remotely by emergency vehicles in accordance with Riverside County Fire
Department standards and policies, as may be amended from time to time.
Exception: Gates serving individual one- and two-family dwelling parcels.
4. A new Section 503.7 is added to Section 503 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.7 Parking, Loading and passenger drop-off areas. On private properties, where fire
apparatus access roads are utilized for parallel parking, loading or unloading or utilized for
passenger drop-off or pick-up, an additional eight (8) feet of width shall be added to the minimum
required width for the fire apparatus access road.
J. FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
1. A new Section 507.5.7 is added to Section 507 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets. As determined by the fire code official, fire hydrant sizes
and outlets shall be based on the following:
a. Residential Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and half (2 ½) inch outlet.
b. Super Hydrant Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and two (2) two and one half (2 ½) inch
outlet.
c. Super Hydrant Enhanced – two (2) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and one half (2 ½) inch
outlet.
2. A new Section 507.5.8 is added to Section 507 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker. Fire hydrant locations shall be visually indicated in
accordance with Riverside County Fire Department policies and standards, as may be amended
from time to time. Any hydrant marker damaged or removed during the course of street
construction or repair shall be immediately replaced by the contractor, developer or person
responsible for removal or damage.
K. FIRE COMMAND CENTER
1. Section 508.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
508.1 General. Where required by other sections of this code and in all buildings classified as
high-rise buildings by the California Building Code, in all buildings greater than 300,000 square
feet in area, and in Group I-2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a fire command center for fire department
operations shall be provided and comply with Sections 508.1.1 through 508.1.7.
2. Section 508.1.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
508.1.1 Location and access. The fire command center shall be located adjacent to the main
lobby and shall be accessible from fire department vehicular access or as approved by the fire
code official. The room shall have direct access from the building exterior at the lowest level of
fire department access.
3. Section 508.1.3 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
508.1.3 Size. The fire command center shall be not less than 0.015 percent of the tot al building
area of the facility served or 200 square feet (19 m2) in area, whichever is greater, with a minimum
dimension of 0.7 times the square root of the room area or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is
greater.
Where a fire command center is solely required because a building is greater than 300,000 square
feet (27,870 m2), the fire command center shall have a minimum size of 96 square feet (9 m2)
with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm) where approved by the fire code official.
L. FIRE PROTECTION AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND ACCESS.
1. Section 509.2.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to add the following:
509.2.1 Minimum clearances. A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around exterior
fire protection system control valves, or any other exterior fire protection system component that
may require immediate access, except as otherwise required or approved.
M. MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION.
1. Section 608.11.1.2. of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
608.11.1.2 Manual operation. When required by the fire code official, automatic crossover valves
shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves shall be located in an approved location
immediately outside of the machinery room in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as
Emergency Controls.
N. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
1. Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
903.2 Where required. Automatic Fire Sprinklers shall be provided for the following:
1. In all new buildings and structures which are 5,000 square feet or greater, an approved
automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless of occupancy classification. Where
Sections 903.2.1 –903.2.21 of the California Fire Code has more restrictive requirements than
those listed below, the more restrictive requirement shall take precedence.
Exception: Unless required elsewhere in this code or the California Building Code, automatic fire
sprinkler systems shall not be required for the following:
1. Detached Group U occupancies used for agricultural purposes constructed in accordance with
the California Building Code.
2. Detached non-combustible equestrian arena shade canopies that are open on all sides and
used for riding only - no commercial, assembly or storage uses.
3. Detached fabric or non-combustible shade structures that are open on all sides and used to
shade playground equipment, temporary storage of vehicles and dining areas with no cooking.
4. Where determined by the Fire Chief that no major life safety hazard exists, and the fuel load
does not pose a significant threat to firefighter safety or to other structures or property, automatic
fire sprinklers may be exempted.
One- and two-family dwellings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system regardless of square
footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. Fire sprink ler systems shall be
installed in mobile homes, manufactured homes, and multifamily manufactured homes with two
dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
The following exceptions in the California Fire Code shall not be allowed:
a. Exception in Section 903.2.3.
b. Exception in Section 903.2.11.3.
2. Any existing building shall retrofit with automatic fire sprinklers when a structure exceeds 5,000
square feet and changes are made to the building including any of the following: change of
occupancy, removal of an existing Fire Wall as defined by the California Building Code, or
additions are made to the original building square footage.
2. A new Section 903.3.5.3 is added to Section 903 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler
systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.
O. DESIGNATION OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREAS.
1. A new Section 3204.2.1 is added to Section 3204.2 of the California Fire Code to read as
follows:
3204.2.1 Minimum requirements for client leased or occupant owned warehouses. Designs
of an automatic sprinkler system for client leased or occupant owned buildings containing high
pile storage shall be based on the requirements of NFPA 13. The responsible fire protection
engineer shall perform a survey of the building to determine commodity classification, storage
configuration, building height and other information related to th e development of an appropriate
sprinkler system design. The fire protection engineer shall also make reasonable efforts to meet
with the building owner or operator to understand seasonal or customer related fluctuations to the
stored commodities, storage height, and configuration. The sprinkler design shall be based on
the most demanding requirements determined through the onsite survey and discussions with the
building owner or operator. The technical report shall describe the basis for determining the
commodity and sprinkler design selection, how the commodities will be isolated or separated, and
include references to design document(s). If a specific fire test is used as the basis of design, a
copy of the fire test report shall be provided at the time of plan review.
P. FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES.
1. A new Section 4904.2.1 is added to Section 4904 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4904.2.1 High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps. In accordance with Government Code
Sections 51175 through 51189, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), located in the
Local Responsibility Areas (LRA), are designated as shown on the most recently published
VHFHSZ IN LRA map, as recommended and published by the Director of the California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), which may be revised from time to time.
The most recent VHFHSZ IN LRA map is on file at the office of the Fire Chief, which supersedes
other maps previously adopted by Riverside County designating high fire hazard areas.
Q. APPENDIX B.
1. Table B105.2 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
(Design Standard)
MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW
(gallons per minute)
FLOW DURATION
(hours)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)b
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute.
b. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
R. APPENDIX C.
1. Section C103.1 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
C103.1 Hydrant spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required
access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the International Fire Code shall be
provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one
fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with
Sections C103.2 and C103.3. Fire hydrants shall also be provided at street intersections.
SECTION 16. The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore hereby expressly finds that
amendments to the Building Regulations of the City of Lake Elsinore adopted by this ordinance are
necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, due to local climatic, geologic
or topographical condition(s), each of which is specifically addressed in the Resolution of Findings
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 17. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this Ordinance or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect the other provisions of this Ordinance and are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 18. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its final
passage or such later date as may be designated by the City Council. The City Clerk shall certify
as to adoption of this Ordinance and cause this Ordinance to be published and posted in the
manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, on this ___ day of ___________ 2022.
Timothy J. Sheridan
Mayor
Attest:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that
Ordinance No. 2022-____ was introduced by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at the Regular meeting of October 25, 2022 and adopted at the Regular meeting of
_________ ___, 2022 and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
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