SR 10-25-2016 7A
Ci ty Council
Report
City Council Meeting : October 25, 2016
Agenda Item: 7.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: David Martin, Director, Planning and Community Development , Planning &
Community Development, Building & Safety
Bill Walker, Fire Chief, Fire Department
Subject: Findings of Local Climatic, Geological and Topographical C onditions and
Adoption of the 2016 California Building Standards Codes and Santa Monica
Local Amendments
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution that provides findings of local climatic, geological and
topographical c onditions as required to adopt local amendments to the
California Building Standards Code ;
2. Introduce for first reading an ordinance that adopts the 2016 California
Building Standards Code, excluding the 2016 California Energy Code, and
Santa Monica local a mendments to the California Building Standards Code,
excluding amendments to the 2016 California Energy Code and energy
amendments to the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code ;
3. Introduce for first reading an ordinance that adopts the 2016 Californi a
Energy Code and Santa Monica local amendments to the 2016 California
Energy Code and energy amendments to the 2016 California Green Building
Standards Code ; and
4. Instruct staff to file the adopted resolution and ordinance s with the California
Building Sta ndards Commission following the second reading of the
ordinance s but at least 30 days before the effective date of the Codes.
Executive Summary
The 2016 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, together with local
amendments and findings, are b eing presented for City Council adoption. The
resolution, presented as Attachment A, sets forth the local climatic, geological and
topographical conditions and findings that are required to support the adoption of the
local technical code amendments. The ordinance, presented as Attachment B, sets
forth the adoption of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Standards Code,
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excluding the 2016 California Energy Code and the Santa Monica local amendments to
the California Building Standards Code, excludi ng amendments to the 2016 California
Energy Code and energy amendments to the 2016 California Green Building Standards
Code. If the Council adopts the proposed resolution and the accompanying ordinance,
they would become effective on January 1, 2017.
The ordinance, presented as Attachment C, sets forth the adoption of the 2016
California Energy Code and Santa Monica local amendments to the 2016 California
Energy Code, and local energy amendments to the 2016 California Green Building
Standards Code. If Co uncil adopts the proposed ordinance, then a filing will be made
with the California Energy Commission of Santa Monica’s energy amendments and a
cost -effectiveness study. The California Energy Commission will hold a public hearing
to discuss and approve Sa nta Monica’s energy amendments to the 2016 California
Energy Code and 2016 California Green Building Standards Code. Following this
approval, this ordinance will be presented to Council for second reading with an
effective date 30 -days from second reading .
All local Santa Monica amendments to the State technical codes are necessary
because of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions. These amendments
provide for higher orders of structural safety, fire safety, occupant safety, energy
effic iencies and environmental conservation. As required by State law, all local
amendments are more stringent than State law’s requirements and each amendment is
justified with appropriate findings.
Specific amendments presented for adoption include greater requirements in structural
design and construction due to the presence of earthquake faults in Santa Monica. In
pursuit of greater environmental and energy efficiency, higher levels of energy efficiency
for all new buildings are proposed and, an amendment for electric vehicle charging
capacity in new non -residential buildings. The ordinance also includes an administrative
amendment to allow greater enforcement of development agreement conditions during
the construction of buildings.
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Discussion
Pursuant to the Health and Safety Code, the California Building Standards Code applies
throughout the State of California. This set of 2016 building standards incorporates by
reference various model codes with amendments created by applicable State agencies.
The Cali fornia Building Standards Commission publishes amended codes once every
three years. One hundred and eighty days later, all cities and counties must follow the
published standards unless the local jurisdiction amends them as allowed by law.
Cities and C ounties may make amendments to the California Building Standards Code
based on local climatic, geological and topographical conditions, provided that the
amendments are not less restrictive than the State requirements. For amendments to
be effective, the l ocal governing body must make specific findings that a re presented in
the Resolution, approve an ordinance adopting the amendments, and file a copy of the
express findings and the local ordinance with the California Building Standards
Commission. These req uirements apply to both new and previously adopted local
amendments.
Summary of the 2016 California Building Standards Code
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations is also known as the California Building
Standards Code. A doption of these State c odes is part of staff ’s recommendations to
Council, which includes the following:
Title 24, Part 2: 2016 California Building Code
Title 24, Part 2.5: 2016 California Residential Code
Title 24, Part 3: 2016 California Electrical Code
Title 24, Pa rt 4: 2016 California Mechanical Code
Title 24, Part 5: 2016 California Plumbing Code
Title 24, Part 6: 2016 California Energy Code
Title 24, Part 9: 2016 California Fire Code
Title 24, Part 10: 2016 California Existing Building Code
Title 2 4, Part 11: 2016 California Green Building Standards Code
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Building and Fire Life Safety Commission Action
On August 25, 2016, t he Building Officer and the Fire Marshal held a public meeting
with the Building and Fire Life Safety Commission to present pro posed local
amendments and findings. T he Commission reviewed the staff recommendations and
provided recommended changes to the technical content of staff’s proposed
amendments. Staff agreed with the Commission’s recommendations and incorporated
them into this recommendation to the Council. At the end of the hearing process, the
Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed
resolution and accompanying ordinances.
Stakeholder Engagement
The process of building code developmen t and publication of the codes by the State of
California is an open public process. The City of Santa Monica follows the same open
process as the California Building Standards Commission throughout the development
and rendering of Santa Monica’s proposed amendments. Upon receiving the State
building codes for adoption, the City of Santa Monica participated in a collaboration of
regional building officials in developing local amendments to the State building codes.
This collaborative committee is known a s the Los Angeles Regional Uniform Code
Program and also includes design professionals, contractors and stakeholders in the
development and building industry. Staff from Santa Monica Building and Safety’s
Division participated in the committee throughout the development of the local
amendments .
The majority of the amendments proposed for construction in Santa Monica were
applied from the Los Angeles Regional Uniform Code Program which allows regional
consistency in building design, construction, safety, o c cupancy and energy efficiency.
The public hearing held with Santa Monica’s Building and Fire -Life Safety Commission
discussed each of the proposed local amendments in an open public process. Public
notification of the effective date of the building code will be published on the City’s
website and informational notices will be available at City Hall’s Permit Center. All local
amendments approved by City Council will also be published on the City’s website in
advance of the effective date of the code on J anuary 1, 2017.
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City of Santa Monica Amendments
Staff recommends Council adopt the proposed local amendments to the 2016 Building
Standards Code as they are more stringent than the State building codes, and because
they are justified by local climatic, ge ological or topographical conditions. Recognizing
the specific seismic conditions of Santa Monica with known earthquake faults in the
City, and the special environmental conditions of the City’s beach community, all
recommended amendments are presented wi th a higher order of seismic safety,
structural safety, fire protective measures, occupant safety and energy efficiencies. The
majority of the amendments, particularly for the Building Code and Residential Code,
were discussed, conceived, and authored by the collaborative group of building officials
in Los Angeles County. All of Building and Safety’s engineering staff participated in
each of the committees of this collaborative group and staff finds that the technical
suggestions of the collaborative grou p are applicable to Santa Monica and thus are
recommending them for adoption.
Amendment for Non -Residential Electric Vehicle Charging
This amendment will require the main electrical service for new non -residential
buildings to include capacity for futur e electric vehicles (EV) which will allow the
buildings main infrastructure to be EV ready. Staff found that the major
challenge to adding electric vehicle charging equipment in existing buildings is
the limited capacity of the existing electrical service . This amendment will allow
building owners and tenants in new non -residential buildings greater options as
electric vehicles are desired in the future.
In addition to the capacity requirements for the main electrical service, this
amendment will also re quire the installation of a minimum one -inch electrical
raceway at designated parking spaces for electric vehicles. This amendment will
work in conjunction to the existing EV requirements in the current zoning
ordinance.
This amendment will also augment existing EV requirements for multi -family
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dwelling and mixed -use occupancies that Council approved on October 22, 2013.
Further, this amendment is more stringent than EV requirements of the 2016
California Green Building Standards Code.
Energy Code Amend ments
Consistent with Santa Monica’s leadership in energy efficiency and
environmental conservation, the ordinance (Attachment C) proposes a higher
level of energy compliance above the standards of the 2016 California Energy
Code. For new single -family, d uplexes and multi -family residential buildings up
to three stories, a fifteen percent (15%) increase in energy efficiency is proposed.
For new multi -family buildings four -stories and greater, new non -residential
buildings and new hotels and motels, a ten -percent (10%) increase is proposed.
In addition to the 15% increased energy requirements for low -rise residential
buildings, new buildings in this cate gory are proposed to achieve an Energy
Design Rating of Zero. Energy Design Rating is defined in the 20 16 California
Green Building Standards Code and is the combined energy efficiency and
onsite renewable generation to meet Zero Net Energy. The United States
Department of Energy has defined a Zero Net Energy , or Net Zero Energy
building a s “an energy -effi cient building where, on a source energy basis, the
actual annual delivered energy is less than or equal to the on -site renewable
exported energy.” This proposal will allow Santa Monica’s newly constructed
low -rise residential buildings to be ahead of th e State’s proposal for Zero Net
Energy in the 2020 California Energy Code.
Although the local ordinance proposal for increased energy compliance is in
addition to the increases in the new 2016 Energy standards, the proposed
energy amendments are being pre sented as achievable and cost -effective. With
Santa Monica’s current requirement that all new buildings must install a
photovoltaic solar energy system, this renewable source will provide greater
energy efficiency allowing the proposed amendments to be at tainable by design,
material and equipment efficiencies. Standard design practices in the energy
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modeling of buildings will allow the goal of increases in energy efficiency to be
achieved and in -lieu or offsite components will not be necessary. A s requir ed by
the California Energy Commission, a cost -effectiveness study of the higher
energy efficiency proposals have been analyzed and have proved to provide
savings through greater energy efficient design.
While it is desired to implement the proposed ene rgy amendments for new
buildings in conjunction with the January 1, 2017 effective date of the 2016
Building standards, the proposed amendments and the cost -effective study must
be submitted to the California Energy Commission following Council’s First
Rea ding. The Commission would then approve the amendments allowing
scheduling of Council’s Second Reading hearing. If the California Energy
Commission’s public hearing of Santa Monica’s amendments is scheduled after
the Statewide effective date of the 2016 Building Standards Code on January 1,
2017, then the unamended provisions of the 2016 California Energy Code will be
enforced with local energy amendments to follow after Council’s Second
Reading.
Therefore, it is recommended that Council approve the amen dments to the 2016
California Energy Code and energy amendments of the 2016 California Green
Building Standards Code as a separate ordinance (Attachment C) so that staff
may bring a Second Reading Staff Report to Council following the approval by
the Calif ornia Energy Commission.
Administrative Amendment Reference to Development Agreements
Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 8.08.030 - Power and Duties of the
Building Officer contain the provisions for Orders to Stop Construction Work
(8.08.030(f)) and Sus pension or Revocation of Permits or Certificate of
Occupancy (8.08.030(g)). Both of these subsections are proposed to include
provisions to stop construction work, or suspend or revoke a building permit if a
violation of a Council approved development agr eement condition is found in the
course of construction.
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Although such enforcement of development agreement conditions is currently
being practiced through the board authority of the Building Officer, the
recommended language would clearly state the impor tance of adherence to
conditions for development projects and would provide concluding codification.
Summary of Changes and Recommended Amendments
Changes to Article VIII, Building Regulations, of the Santa Monica Municipal Code are
proposed including upd ating references to previous building code editions, amendments
to the State codes and addition or revisions of local amendments.
The changes in the set of recommended codes incorporate the building industry’s latest
technical provisions and safety standar ds and offer the highest order of building and
construction safety regulations, or the “Standard of Care”. Major changes in the
California Building Standards Code that continue to promote this Standard of Care are:
Greater design and construction allowa nce for podium deck construction when
utilizing a three -hour horizontal assembly - California Building Code.
Allowance of cross -laminated timber, Type IV Construction methods - California
Building Code.
Greater requirements for carbon monoxide detectio n protections - California
Building Code.
New 2016 California Existing Building Code (as a replacement of Chapter 34
Existing Structures) - California Building Code.
More restrictive provisions for one -and -two family dwelling exterior projections -
Cal ifornia Residential Code.
Greater protections for underfloor protection in one -and -two family dwellings
where there is underfloor storage of fuel -burning - California Residential Code.
Increased provisions for direct -current applications - California E lectrical Code.
Expanded area requirements for arc -fault circuit interrupter protection in
dwellings - California Electrical Code.
Requirement of rapid shutdown of solar photovoltaic systems - California
Electrical Code.
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Increased provisions for outd oor mechanical ventilation based on room
dimensions - California Mechanical Code.
Greater requirements for restaurant grease hoods - California Mechanical Code.
Greater water conservation means with required reduced flow rates for plumbing
fixtures - C alifornia Plumbing Code.
Requirement that all hot water piping to be insulated - California Plumbing Code.
Increase in energy efficiency from current State Energy Standards to
approximately 22 to 28% in residential occupancies, and 2 to 5% in non -
resid ential occupancies - California Energy Code.
All lighting in dwellings must be high -efficacy - California Energy Code.
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) verification required for domestic hot water
heating - California Energy Code.
Proposed are several administrative amendments but mostly editorial in nature. The
administrative amendments are summarized as follows:
62 Existing Amendments - No Change
38 Existing Amendments - Editorial Modification
11 Existing Amendments - Deletion
2 New Proposed Adm inistrative Amendments
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10 2 Total Administrative Amendments
Technical amendments that are proposed are intended to provide a higher order of
structural safety of buildings, fire safety in the prevention or event of a fire, electrical
safety in operation and use of electrical equipment, higher sustainable practices in
resource conservation. Important to safety in the design and construction of building is
seismic safety in basic building elements. Many of the req uirements in the California
Building and Residential Codes that reference Seismic Design Categories E and F -
Santa Monica’s seismic zone classifications - are modified to provide more stringent
requirements. The technical amendments are summarized as fol lows:
62 Existing Amendments - No Change
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38 Existing Amendments - Editorial Modification
5 Existing Amendments - Deletion
6 New Proposed Technical Amendments
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106 Total Administrative Amendments
Local Admini strative Code Amendments
Major changes to the administrative provisions of Chapters 8.04, 8.08, 8.20 and 8.52 of
the Municipal Code include:
Delete duplication of terms that are already defined within the Municipal Code or
the California Building Code.
D elete term “Technical Codes”, a term that was previously defined in an obsolete
code. The term has been replaced with references to the “California Building
Standards Code”, “Applicable Codes and Standards”, and terms more precisely
fitting such as “This Code” and “This Chapter”.
Add reference to Development Agreements for Stop Work Orders (Section
8.08.030(f)).
Add reference to Development Agreements for Suspension or Revocation of
Building Permit (Section 8.08.030(g)).
Add exemption to building permit re quirement for water -savings programs under
the authority of the City of Santa Monica (8.08.050(h)).
Deletion of Section 8.08.120 Structural Observation. These requirements exist in
the State Building Code.
Deletion of Chapter 8.20 Special Provisions f or Hillside Buildings. These
requirements are proposed to be incorporated into Chapter 8.12 Building Code.
Deletion of Chapter 8.52 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs Code. These
requirements are proposed to be incorporated into Chapter 8.12 Building Code.
Local Amendments to the California Building Code
Changes to the Building Code provisions of Chapters 8.12 of the Municipal Code
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include:
Adopting language for the 2016 California Building Code as the Building Code of
the City of Santa Monica. (S ection 8.12.010)
Existing local amendment to remain. Addition of language to clarify that essential
facilities fall into Risk Category IV for structural safety. (Section 8.12.040)
Existing local amendment to remain. Supplemental Land Hazard Zone. (Section
8.12.050)
Existing local amendment deleted. Openable window guardrail section is to be
deleted and replaced by a new section that follows California Building Code
requirements. (Section 8.12.060)
Existing local amendment to remain. Fire Reta rdant Roofing. (Section 8.12.070)
New amendment to the California Building Code. Add allowance to Section 403
high -rise building requirements in coordination with Fire Code amendment
Section 8.44.090.
Existing amendment to the California Building Cod e to remain. Prohibit spaced
sheathing board as a base for rooftops where concrete or clay tile is installed.
(Section 8.12.080(a))
New amendment to the California Building Code. Omit Importance Factor in
formula for building separation in important facilities. (Section 8.12.080(b))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code to remain. Restrict
allowance for light frame construction lateral force resisting systems to not
include one -and -two family dwellings over two stories. (Section 8.12 .080(c))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code to remain. New amendment
for wood diaphragms ties and calculated shear in Seismic Design Categories D,
E, F. (Section 8.12.080(d))
Existing amendments to the California Building Code to rema in. Chapter 8.20
Special Provisions for Hillside Buildings proposed to move to Chapter 8.12.
(Section 8.12.080(e))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code modified. Amendment to
provide structural safety standards for suspended ceilings and appendances
above suspended ceilings. (Section 8.12.080(f))
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Existing amendment to the California Building Code modified. Define specific
requirements for the design professional performing general structural
observation when required by the code. (Se ction 8.12.090(a))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code modified. Requirements for
seismic resistance structural observation with an allowance for certain single -
family dwellings. (Section 8.12.090(b))
Existing amendment to the Californ ia Building Code modified. Requirement that
certain structural anchors in concrete must have continuous special inspection
and tests. (Section 8.12.090(c))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code modified. Requirement that
single -family dwe llings have seismic resistance seismic inspection. (Section
8.12.090(d))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code modified. Amend
requirement for special inspection for connection grade beams. (Section
8.12.090(e))
Delete previous amendm ent to the California Building Code. Delete
amendments and reference standard for joist hanger capacity and joist hanger
testing. (Section 8.12.090(f))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code modified. Restrict
permanent wood foundations in Seismic Design Categories D, E, F due to
unknown performance in a seismic event and the ability to withstand surrounding
elements. (Section 8.12.100(a))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code modified. Restrict the
prescriptive design of foundation walls in Seismic Design Categories D, E, F.
(Section 8.12.100(b))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code to remain. Additional
requirements for stepped footings in Seismic Design Categories D, E, F.
(Section 8.12.100(c))
Exis ting amendment to the California Building Code modified. Provide limitations
for the prescriptive design method of footings for light -frame construction in
Seismic Design Categories D, E, F. (Section 8.12.100(d))
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Existing amendment to the California Bu ilding Code modified. Restrict allowance
of timber footings in Seismic Design Categories D, E, F due to unknown
performance in a seismic event and the ability to withstand surrounding
elements. (Section 8.12.100(e))
Existing amendment to the Californi a Building Code modified. Restrict allowance
of timber deep foundations designed as poles or piles in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F due to unknown performance in a seismic event and the
ability to withstand surrounding elements. (Section 8.12.100(f))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code deleted. Structural wall piers
are referenced in American Concrete Institute standard design. (Section
8.12.110(a))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code modified. Restrict uses of
pl ain structural concrete as minimum reinforcement, provide for additional
reinforcing methods and clarify plain concrete footings for single -family dwellings
up to three stories. (Section 8.12.110(b))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code m odified. Clarification of
calculated methods for concrete members by standard references. (Section
8.12.110(c))
New proposed amendment to the California Building Code. Elimination of
Chapter 34 in the state building code and general references were ca use for
deletion of existing amendment. New language proposed for Existing Concrete
and Masonry Fireplaces and Chimneys. (Section 8.12.120(a))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code modified. Restrict use of
staples to resist or transfer s eismic forces in Seismic Design Categories D, E, F.
(Section 8.12.140(a))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code modified. Restrict use of
wood in retaining and crib walls in Seismic Design Categories D, E, F due to
unknown performance in a seismic event and the ability to withstand surrounding
elements. (Section 8.12.140(b))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code to remain. Require nails
installed with a mechanical driver to meet same dimensions as hand -driven nails
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in Seis mic Design Categories D, E, F. (Section 8.12.140(c))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code to remain. Require more
stringent specifications for hold -down connectors for seismic design protection.
Specific component and install methods for Seismic Design Categories D, E, F.
(Section 8.12.140(d))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code modified. Restrict use of
staples for wood frame diaphragms and higher application of wood diaphragms
in Seismic Design Categories D, E, F. (Section 8.12.140(e))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code modified. Design and
installation requirements for wood frame shear walls in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F. (Section 8.12.140(f))
Existing amendment to the California Buildi ng Code modified. More stringent
requirements for braced wall line support in Seismic Design Categories D, E, F.
(Section 8.12.140(g))
New amendment to the California Building Code. Greater seismic provisions in
Seismic Design Categories D, E, F for alternative bracing with thicker wood
paneling, nail size and nail spacing (Section 8.12.140(h))
Existing amendment to the California Building Code modified. Provide for more
stringent requirements for braced wall sheathing. (Section 8.12.140(i))
E xisting amendment to the California Building Code modified. More stringent
requirements for sheathing attachment in Seismic Design Categories D, E, F.
Staples fasteners are not allowed. (Section 8.12.140(j))
Local Amendments to the California Existing Building Code
New adoptive provisions of the 2016 California Existing Building Code of New
Chapter 8.18 of the Municipal Code include:
Adopting language for the 2016 California Existing Building Code as the Existing
Building Code of the City of Santa Mon ica. (Section 8.18.010)
New amendment. Include Scope of the City of Santa Monica Existing Building
Code. (Section 8.18.020)
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Local Amendments to the California Residential Code
Changes to the Residential Code provisions of Chapter 8.22 of the Municipa l Code
include:
Adopting language for the 2016 California Residential Code as the Residential
Code of the City of Santa Monica. (Section 8.22.010)
Delete existing amendment to the California Residential Code. Delete previous
requirement of window sil l height to be consistent with State Code. (Section
8.22.025(a))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Amendment
for woodframe structures carried forward. (Section 8.22.030(a))
Existing amendment to the California Resident ial Code to remain. Amendment
for slopes steeper than 33.3% carried forward. (Section 8.22.030(b))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Determination
of parameters for Seismic Design Categories. (Section 8.22.030(c))
Exi sting amendment to the California Residential Code modified. Amendment for
irregular buildings carried forward. (Section 8.22.030(d))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Amendment
for construction of floors carried forward . (Section 8.22.030(e))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Requirement
for the anchorage of equipment installed in attic spaces. (Section 8.22.030(f))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Am endment
for openings in horizontal diaphragms carried forward. (Section 8.22.030(g))
Delete existing amendment to the California Residential Code. Delete previous
amendment to single top plate in stud walls, Seismic Design Category D.
(Section 8.22.03 0(h))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code modified. Modify
requirement for length of braced wall panels based on Seismic Design Category.
(Section 8.22.030(h))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code modified. Provide more
stringent requirements for allowed material types for bracing methods and restrict
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material types with unknown performance in Seismic Design Category D.
(Section 8.22.030(i))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Amendm ent
for alternative braced wall panel carried forward. (Section 8.22.030(j))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Amendments
to improve the performance of the portal frame method with hold -downs.
(Section 8.22.030(k))
Exi sting amendment to the California Residential Code modified. Requirement
for minimum length of braced wall panels where portal frames support roof
structures. (Section 8.22.030(l))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Requi re the
minimum length of braced wall panels in Seismic Design Category D. (Section
8.22.030(m))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Amendment
for Method CS -PF carried forward. (Section 8.22.030(n))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Amendment
to delete braced wall panel of Chapter R602 carried forward. (Section
8.22.030(o))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Amendment
for additional requirements for opening in horizontal diaphragms carried forward.
(Section 8.22.030(p))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Design
requirements for parapet walls in Seismic Design Category D. (Section
8.22.030(q))
Existing amendment to the Cal ifornia Residential Code to remain. Stricter
requirements for masonry element reinforcing. (Section 8.22.030(r))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Retain
prohibition of wood foundations in Seismic Design Category D. (Se ction
8.22.050(a))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code modified. Requirement
for higher structural design in continuous footings in Seismic Design Category D.
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(Section 8.22.050(b))
Existing amendment to the California Residentia l Code modified. Prohibition of
wood foundation walls in Seismic Design Category D. (Section 8.22.050(c))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code to remain. Retain
amendment for vertical reinforcing for concrete and masonry chimneys. (Section
8.22.060(a))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code modified. Restrict the
use of staples for wood fastening methods in Seismic Design Category D.
(Section 8.22.080(a))
Existing amendment to the California Residential Code m odified. Restrict the
use of staples in roof, floor, subfloor and braced wall panels in Seismic Design
Category D. (Section 8.22.080(b))
Local Amendments to the California Electrical Code
Changes to the Electrical Code provisions of Chapter 8.24 of the Municipal Code
include:
Adopting language for the 2016 California Electrical Code as the Electrical Code
of the City of Santa Monica. (Section 8.24.010)
Existing local amendment modified. Delete requirements for approval of
electrical appliances, dev ices, materials and equipment as this requirement is
duplicative of national codes and standards. (Section 8.24.040)
Existing local amendment deleted. Delete requirements for temporary service
poles and feeder poles as requirements exist in the technic al codes and
standards. (Section 8.24.060).
Existing local amendment to remain. Used materials. (Section 8.24.050)
Existing local amendment to remain. Protection of metallic enclosures in a
marine environment. (Section 8.24.090)
Local Amendments to the California Mechanical Code
Changes to the Mechanical Code provisions of Chapter 8.28 of the Municipal Code
include:
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Adopting language for the 2016 California Mechanical Code as the Mechanical
Code of the City of Santa Monica. (Section 8.28.010)
Local Amendments to the California Plumbing Code
Changes to the Plumbing Code provisions of Chapter 8.32 of the Municipal Code
include:
Adopting language for the 2016 California Plumbing Code as the Plumbing Code
of the City of Santa Monica. (Section 8.32.010)
Existing local amendment to remain. Water Softener Using Dry Wells For
Discharge is required to protect local water supply. (Section 8.32.040)
Existing local amendment to remain. Seismic gas shutoff devices. (Section
8.32.070)
Local Amendm ents to the California Energy Code
Changes to the Energy Code provisions of Chapter 8.36 of the Municipal Code include:
Adopting language for the 2016 California Energy Code as the Energy Code of
the City of Santa Monica. (Section 8.36.010)
New local amendment. Energy efficiency of new low -rise residential buildings to
use fifteen percent (15%) less energy than energy budget allowances in the 2016
energy standards, and to achieve an Energy Design Rating of Zero. (Section
8.36.020)
New local amendm ent. Energy efficiency of new high -rise residential buildings,
new non -residential buildings, and new hotels and motels to use ten percent
(10%) less energy than energy budget allowances in the 2016 energy standards.
(Section 8.36.030)
Local Amendments to the California Fire Code
Changes to the Fire Code provisions of Chapters 8.40 and 8.44 of the Municipal Code
include:
Adopting language for the 2016 California Fire Code as the Fire Code of the City
of Santa Monica. (Section 8.40.010)
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New amendment to State Code added. Operational permit required for
temporary sales lots. (Section 8.40.020(a)4.)
New amendment to State Code added. Submission requirements of fire -life
safety system reports. (Section 8.40.020(b))
Existing amendment to State Cod e to remain. Building address identification
requirements. (Section 8.40.020(c))
Existing amendment to State Code to remain. Problematic Systems and
Systems Out of Service. (Section 8.40.020(d))
Existing amendment to State Code to remain. Firewatc h. (Section 8.40.020(e))
Existing amendment to State Code to remain. Standby pipe requirements.
(Section 8.40.020(f))
Existing amendment to State Code to remain. Eliminate allowance for fire
extinguishers in multi -family residential units as an exc eption to requiring fire
extinguishers in corridors. (Section 8.40.020(g))
Existing amendment to State Code modified. Update Chapter reference for
seizure of fireworks to be consistent with State code. Allowance of seizure to
include police authority. (Section 8.40.020(h))
Delete existing local amendment. Solar photovoltaic standards and requirements
for rooftop fire safety is duplicative in State Code. (Section 8.40.030)
Existing local amendment modified. Degree of Occupancy Hazard Table to ad d
determination by fire official and add Group F and Group L occupancies. Clarify
language for retrofit of fire sprinklers in existing buildings. (Section 8.44.050(a))
Existing local amendment to remain. Allowances for sprinkler exceptions.
(Section 8.44.050(b))
Existing local amendment to remain. Minimum requirements for non -occupied
buildings. (Section 8.44.050(c))
Existing local amendment modified. Add allowance of alternate materials and
methods for exception to high -rise building requireme nt. (Section 8.44.090)
Existing local amendment to remain. Smoke Detectors - Existing Residential
Occupancies. (Section 8.44.100)
Existing local amendment to remain. Standards for Fire Protection Systems.
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(Section 8.44.110)
Existing local amendm ent to remain. Seismic Protection of Fire Sprinkler
Systems. (Section 8.44.120)
Existing local amendment to remain. Fire Alarm Requirements. (Section
8.44.140)
Local Amendments to the California Green Building Standards Code
Changes to the Green Bu ilding Standards Code provisions of Chapter 8.106 of the
Municipal Code include:
Adopting language for the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code as the
Green Building Code of the City of Santa Monica. (Section 8.106.010)
Existing local amendme nt to remain. Definition of Sustainability. (Section
8.106.050)
Existing local amendment to remain. Definition of unshaded to clarify unshaded
applicability to roof areas. (Section 8.106.050)
Existing amendment to State Code to remain. Require t hat all residential
additions and alterations shall comply with respective provisions of the State
code. (Section 8.106.053)
New amendment to State Code added. Add requirement for greater energy
efficiency and Energy Design Rating for new low -rise resi dential consistent with
Section 8.36.020 of the Santa Monica Energy Code. (Section 8.106.054)
Existing amendment to State Code to remain. Residential solar requirements for
solar pool heating and required installation of a photovoltaic system for new l ow -
rise residential buildings. (Section 8.106.055)
Existing amendment to State Code to remain. Flashing Details. (Section
8.106.070)
New amendment to State Code added. Add requirement for greater energy
efficiency for new high -rise residential, non -residential and hotel and motel
buildings consistent with Section 8.36.030 of the Santa Monica Energy Code.
(Section 8.106.075)
Existing amendment to State Code to remain. Non -residential solar
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requirements for solar pool heating and required installa tion of a photovoltaic
system for new high -rise residential, non -residential, hotel and motel buildings.
(Section 8.106.080)
Existing local amendment to remain. Electric vehicle charging capacity
requirements for new multi -family buildings and mixed -us e occupancy buildings.
(Section 8.106.100(a), (b))
New local amendment added. Non -residential electric vehicle charging capacity
requirements and installation of raceway for electric vehicle parking spaces.
(Section 8.106.100(c))
Next Steps
Following Council’s adoption of the resolution and ordinance (Attachment B), staff, upon
instruction from the Council will file the adopted resolution and ordinance with the
California Building Standards Commission thereby making the Attachment B adopted
local amen dments legally enforceable on January 1, 2017.
Following Council’s adoption of the ordinance (Attachment C), staff will file the local
energy amendments and cost -effective study to the California Energy Commission for
approval. Upon the Commission’s appro val, staff will provide the Staff Report to
Council for the Second Reading Hearing with an effective date of all energy
amendments 30 -days from Second Reading.
Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action nec essary as a result of the
recommended action.
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Prepared By: Ron Takiguchi, Building Officer
Approved
Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Resolution
B. Energy Code Ordinance
C. Building Code Ordinance