R112041
City Council Meeting: October 15, 2019 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 11204 (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, AND
TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTIONS 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5
WHEREAS, the California State Building Standards Commission approved and
published the 2019 edition of the California Building Standards Code on July 1, 2019,
and such code will be effective 180 days thereafter, which is January 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 California Building Standards Code includes the 2019
California Building Code, 2019 California Existing Building Code, 2019 California
Residential Code, 2019 California Electrical Code, 2019 California Mechanical Code,
2019 California Plumbing Code, 2019 California Energy Code, 2019 California Fire
Code, 2019 California Historical Building Code, and 2019 California Green Building
Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and
18941.5 provide that the City may make changes or modifications to the building
standards contained in the California Building Standards Code based upon express
findings that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2019 and October 2, 2019, the Building and Fire Life
Safety Commission met to consider recommendations to the City Council regarding
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adopting the 2019 California Building Standards Code, local amendments to that Code,
and local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, at the August 14, 2019 and October 2, 2019 meetings, the Building
and Safety Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt a
resolution making necessary local findings and adopt the 2019 California Building
Standards Code with local amendments, as modified by the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the majority of the local amendments were recommended from a
collaborative group of Building Officials from the Los Angeles County region; and
WHEREAS, at its September 10, 2019 meeting, the Santa Monica City Council
adopted a resolution making findings regarding local climatic, geological, topographical,
and environmental conditions to support certain local amendments to the 2019
California Energy Code and 2019 California Green Building Standards Codes; and
WHEREAS, at its September 24, 2019 meeting, the Santa Monica City Council
enacted an ordinance adopting and making certain local amendments to the 2019
California Energy Code and 2019 California Green Building Standards Codes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds each of the local amendments necessary and
applicable to Santa Monica based on local climatic, geological, and topographical
conditions; and
WHEREAS, based upon the findings contained in this Resolution, the City
Council will be adopting an ordinance making local amendments to certain of the
building standards contained in the California Building Standards Code, which are
reasonably necessary based upon local climatic, geological, and topographical
conditions.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council makes the following findings regarding local
climatic, geological, and topographical conditions related to the local amendments to the
California Building Standards Code described in Section 2 below:
General Findings
(a) The Master Environmental Assessment (“MEA”) adopted in April 1996, shows
that Santa Monica’s climate is primarily influenced by the Pacific Ocean and is
characterized by infrequent rainfall and winds. The winds originate from the west during
the day and from the north and northeast during the night. Further, intermittent Santa
Ana winds conditions occur from September to March allowing conditions that create the
potential for high velocity winds with high temperatures. In addition, the region is within
a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire, and rain related disasters,
including but not limited to those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina)
subtropical-like weather. (Climatic)
(b) Santa Monica is situated in Southern California which has extreme arid
conditions and periods of severe drought. As outlined in the MEA, the City relies for its
water supply upon water from outside the region which is purchased from the Metropolitan
Water District and local groundwater. (Climatic).
(c) The Safety Element of Santa Monica’s General Plan, adopted in January 1995,
shows that Santa Monica is in area at high risk of seismic activity due to, among other
fault systems, the Santa Monica, Newport-Inglewood, and the San Andreas fault
systems, the close proximity of which increases the likelihood of seismic disturbances of
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substantial magnitude. The Safety Element further discusses the damaging effect local
seismic activity would have on potentially hazardous buildings and the related potential
demands on emergency service needs. (Geological)
(d) The Los Angeles region has a vast and complex network of faults. Some of
these faults, like the previously unknown Northridge Fault, are blind thrust faults that earth
scientists believe are capable of intense ground shaking similar or greater in size than the
January 17, 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The random possible location of these blind
thrust faults increases the local seismic risk and poses an increasing threat to public
safety. (Geological)
(e) The Safety Element also identifies shallow ground water within 50 feet of the
ground surface along the beach, near the Industrial corridor and Marine Park areas of the
City. This ground water condition, coupled with unconsolidated youthful sedimentary
soils, makes these areas susceptible to possible liquefaction during strong or moderately
strong earthquakes. Liquefaction is a very destructive secondary effect of strong seismic
shaking where a loss of bearing strength occurs along with ground oscillations in the
supporting soils. (Geological)
(f) Existing lots in the City of Santa Monica may be located on hilly terrain with
slopes that create grading, drainage, foundation, infrastructure, utility and emergency
access challenges. (Topographical)
(g) Where climatic conditions in Santa Monica create demands for higher usage
of energy and natural resources, measures that allow conservation and efficiencies in
construction will promote practices to achieve these goals and will be better realized with
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a definition of Sustainability as applied to concepts in the California Green Building
Standards Code. (Climatic).
(h) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having residential
buildings constructed within a region where environmental resources are scarce due to
varying and occasional immoderate temperatures and weather conditions. This local
condition also challenges the demand and need for energy resources upon the local
utilities. (Climatic).
(i) Modifications and changes to administrative standards for the effective
enforcement of building standards as well as modifications and changes that do not result
in substantive changes to the California Building Standards do not modify Building
Standards pursuant to Sections 17958 and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code and do not require express findings of local climatic, geological, or topographical
conditions to be made to justify them pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the
California Health and Safety Code. (Administrative)
Specific Findings
(j) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The amendment imposing roof decking requirements where clay or concrete
tiles are used will reduce the failure of concrete and clay tile roofs during a significant
earthquake and is in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building
Code. (Geological)
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(k) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to omit the importance factor in the equation
ensures that a safe seismic separation distance is maintained for important facilities from
adjoining structures and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that
new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures
are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
California Building Code. (Geological)
(l) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit mixed structural system to two stories is
intended to improve quality of construction and reduce potential damages that may result
from vertical irregularities of the structural system in buildings subject to high seismic load
and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code.
(Geological)
(m) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require special anchorage of the diaphragm to
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the wall and limit the allowable shear will address and clarify special needs for concrete
and masonry construction with flexible wood diaphragm and therefore needs to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance
with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(n) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. Additionally, the topography within the Los Angeles region includes
significant hillsides with narrow and winding access that makes timely response by fire
suppression vehicles challenging and difficult. The additional section establishing seismic
design provisions for hillside buildings is intended to mitigate and limit property damage
that are the results of increased seismic forces which are imparted upon hillside buildings
and structures in the event of a significant earthquake and therefore needs to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance
with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological and
Topographical)
(o) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification requiring safe design and construction
requirements for ceiling suspension systems to resist seismic loads is intended to
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minimize the amount of damage within a building and therefore needs to be incorporated
into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed
and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building
Code. (Geological)
(p) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require the registered design professional in
responsible charge for the structural design to observe the construction will help to ensure
acceptable standards of workmanship are provided and improve the quality of the
observation and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new
buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings and structures
are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
California Building Code. (Geological)
(q) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit certain types of exemptions from special
inspections for concrete construction will improve quality of control during construction
and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code.
(Geological)
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(r) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require special inspections for detached one-
or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane assigned to Seismic
Design category D, E and F will help ensure that acceptable standards of workmanship
and quality of construction are provided and therefore needs to be incorporated into the
code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing
buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(s) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major
winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the
Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is
especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and
microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood for foundation
support or retaining earth lateral pressure in structures assigned to Seismic Design
Category D, E, or F is an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the
surrounding environment and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure
that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or
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structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of
the California Building Code. (Climatic and Geological)
(t) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to prohibit prescriptive design provisions for
foundation walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F is intended
to ensure that the proper analysis of the structure takes into account the surrounding
conditions and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new
buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are
designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California
Building Code. (Geological)
(u) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require minimum reinforcement in stepped
footings is intended to improve performance of buildings and structures and therefore
needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and
additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed
in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(v) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
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Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit the use of prescriptive design provisions
and under-reinforced or plain concrete is to ensure that the proper analysis of the
structure takes into account the surrounding condition and therefore needs to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance
with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(w) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major
winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the
Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is
especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and
microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of timber footings in
structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F is an effort to mitigate potential
problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding environment and therefore needs to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance
with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Climatic and Geological)
(x) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major
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winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the
Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is
especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and
microorganisms. The proposed modifications to prohibit the use of timber deep foundation
elements and wood poles and posts embedded in direct contact with soil in structures
assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F are an effort to mitigate potential
problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding environment and therefore need to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance
with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Climatic and Geological)
(y) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require minimum reinforcement to address the
problem of poor performance of plain concrete or under-reinforced footings during a
seismic event needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code.
(Geological)
(z) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modifications to increase confinement in critical columns, limit
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the use of highly gravity loaded walls, and increase concrete coverage in thin slabs will
serve to prevent failure of structures during seismic events and therefore need to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance
with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(aa) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing
major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Existing
concrete and masonry chimneys and fireplaces may be unreinforced and lack the proper
resiliency to lateral forces. The Seismic Design Categories of the City of Santa Monica
and the potential effects of seismic activity on existing chimneys and fireplaces
necessitate the repair, strengthening or demolition of existing unreinforced concrete or
masonry chimneys/fireplaces when construction of the associated building is undertaken.
(Geological)
(bb) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit the use of staple fasteners to resist or
transfer seismic load is intended to improve the performance of buildings and structures
during a seismic event and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure
that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or
structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of
the California Building Code. (Geological)
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(cc) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major
winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the
Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is
especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and
microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood in retaining and
crib walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F is intended to
mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding environment and
therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code.
(Climatic and Geological)
(dd) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require mechanically driven nails to have the
same dimensions as hand-driven nails in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category
D, E, or F will result in improved quality of construction and performance of wood
structural panel shear walls and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to
assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings
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or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives
of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(ee) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to establish minimum performance requirements
for hold-down connectors for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F
will reduce failure of wood structural panel shear walls due to excessive deflection and
therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building
Code. (Geological)
(ff) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on wood
frame diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum
quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore needs to
be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions
or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(gg) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
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producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on wood
frame shear walls not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum
quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore needs to
be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions
or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(hh) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. Conventional framing does not address the need for a continuous load path,
critical shear transfer mechanisms, connection-ties, irregular and flexible portions of
complex shaped structures. The proposed modification to require continuous footings
under braced wall lines will improve performance of buildings or structures during a
seismic event and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new
buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance
with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Geological)
(ii) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification requiring minimum sheathing thickness and
nailing type and size will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and
performance standards of structures and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code
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to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code.
(Geological)
(jj) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major
winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the
Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is
especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and
microorganisms. The proposed modifications to provide for more stringent requirements
for braced wall sheathing, limit the use of staple fasteners to resist or transfer seismic
load, and provide more stringent design requirements for retaining walls, including a
prohibition on the use of wood for retaining walls over four feet in height are intended to
improve the performance of buildings and structures during a seismic event and mitigate
potential problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding environment and therefore need
to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structure and additions
or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code. (Climatic and
Geological)
(kk) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
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Earthquake. The region is further affected by construction of buildings and structures
using traditional construction material that affect air quality, greenhouse gas emission,
and construction waste in the area. The proposed amendment addressing structural
designs specific to intermodal shipping containers is intended to reduce the
environmental impact of unused and unrecycled intermodal shipping containers and
increase sustainability by reducing consumption of traditional construction materials while
providing a construction method that will mitigate damage in the event of a significant
seismic event. The proposed modification needs to be incorporated into the code to
assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings using intermodal shipping
containers are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of
the California Building Code and California Green Building Standards Code. (Climatic and
Geological)
(ll) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require construction documents for wood
frame construction greater than one story in height or with a basement to be approved
and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer is intended to assure that both
the structural design and prescriptive requirements of the code are properly utilized and
presented and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new
buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are
designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California
Residential Code. (Geological)
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(mm) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major
earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Additionally,
existing lots in the City of Santa Monica may be located on hilly terrain with slopes that
create grading, drainage, foundation, infrastructure, utility and emergency access
challenges. The proposed modification incorporates design parameters for hillside
buildings to better mitigate and limit property damage that are the results of increased
seismic forces imparted on hillside buildings and structures in a significant seismic event.
These design parameters need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new
buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance
with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological and
Topographical)
(nn) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to provide more stringent requirements for
irregular structures will limit the type of irregular conditions within buildings that may lead
to higher structural damage during a seismic event and therefore needs to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings
are designed and constructed in in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
California Residential Code and consistent with the recent requirements in the ASCE 7-
16. (Geological)
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(oo) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modifications to require that mechanical or plumbing fixtures
and equipment be attached to the structure and limit the equipment weight for attic floor
systems is intended to reduce injuries, save lives, and minimize structural damages and
therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential
Code. (Geological)
(pp) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require specific detailing at large floor
openings is intended to address the poor performance of floor diaphragms with openings
and limit or reduce property damages during a seismic event and therefore needs to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance
with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(qq) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to increase the length and limit the location
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where shear walls sheathed with lath, plaster or gypsum board are used will help to
ensure that multi-level building will reach its performance objective in resisting higher
levels of seismic loads and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure
that new buildings and structures and additions or alternations to existing buildings or
structures are designed or constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of
the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(rr) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on stapled
nail fasteners used in wood structural panel shear walls not substantiated with cyclic
testing and requiring minimum sheathing thickness and nailing type and size will help to
maintain minimum quality of construction and performance standards of structures and
therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope
and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(ss) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modifications requiring minimum sheathing thickness and
nailing type and size for alternate braced wall panels and continuously sheathed portal
frame panel construction and providing more stringent requirements for portal frame with
hold-downs at detached garage door openings, will help to maintain minimum quality of
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construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance
with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(tt) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification requiring minimum length of braced wall panels
based on wall height ensures that the structural integrity with respect to “maximum shear
wall aspect ratios” is maintained and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to
assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential
Code. (Geological)
(uu) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification requiring a minimum number of braced wall
panels based on length and requiring a minimum length for braced wall panels in certain
Seismic Design Categories reduces the aspect ratio and helps to maintain minimum
quality of construction and performance standards of structures and therefore needs to
be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing
buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of
the California Residential Code. (Geological)
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(vv) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require all exterior walls and interior braced
wall panels in buildings be supported on continuous footings will provide for a complete
load path that will serve to increase structural integrity in the event of a seismic event and
therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential
Code. (Geological)
(ww) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require specific detailing at large roof openings
is intended to address the poor performance of roof diaphragms with openings and limit
or reduce property damage during a seismic event and therefore needs to be incorporated
into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to
existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the
scope and objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(xx) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to not allow the use of unreinforced masonry in
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parapet walls in certain Seismic Design Categories is intended to prevent non-ductile
failures and sudden structural collapses and therefore needs to be incorporated into the
code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing
buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(yy) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to impose stricter reinforcement requirements for
masonry elements will ensure that the ductility requirements for buildings in high seismic
region meet the intent of the code and limit potential property damages and therefore
needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and
additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed
in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code.
(Geological)
(zz) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including, but not limited to, the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major
winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the
Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is
especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and
microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood foundation
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systems as well as limit prescriptive design provisions is an effort to mitigate potential
problems or deficiencies arising from these local conditions to ensure that new buildings
and structures and additions or alternations to existing buildings or structures are
designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California
Residential Code. (Climatic and Geological)
(aaa) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require continuous footings under braced wall
lines, require reinforcement in one- and two-family dwellings, and require minimum
reinforcement in stepped footings will improve performance of buildings or structures
during a seismic event and minimize potential problems or deficiencies and therefore
needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to
existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the California Residential Code. (Geological)
(bbb) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing major
winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the
Santa Ana winds and El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is
especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and
microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood foundation walls
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is an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of wood-
destroying organisms and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that
new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures
are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
California Residential Code. (Climatic and Geological)
(ccc) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to anchor masonry chimneys into concrete
foundation will reduce injuries, save lives, and minimize structural damages. Therefore,
this amendment needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential
Code. (Geological)
(ddd) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major
earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The proposed
modifications to place design and construction limits on staples as fasteners used in wood
structural panel or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain
minimum quality of construction and performance of structures and therefore need to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings
are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
International Residential Code. (Geological)
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(eee) Due to fog, salt laden air, and possible splashing of seawater, equipment,
materials, and metallic enclosures are subject to severe corrosive conditions that affect
protection of live wires and components. Metallic enclosures that are located within 402.4
meters (0.25 miles) of the mean shoreline are especially subject to corrosive conditions.
(Climatic).
SECTION 2. The City Council expressly finds that the following modifications and
changes to the California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary because of
local climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions and that the local conditions
detailed in Section 1 above apply to the following modifications and changes to the
California Building Standards Code as follows:
No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary
Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
1 8.08.030, .050,
.060, .070 Amend administrative provisions Section (i) Administrative
2 8.12.010 Adopt 2019 California Building
Code Section (i) Administrative
3 8.12.040 Designation of Essential Facilities Section (i) Administrative
4 8.12.050
Supplemental Land Hazard Zone
Requirements.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (c), (d),
(e) Geological
5 8.12.070
Fire Retardant Roofing.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with additions for greater
passive fire protection.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
6 8.12.074 Delete as duplicative of 8.44.090 Section (i) Administrative
7 8.12.080(a)
Roof deck requirements – where
concrete and clay tile is installed.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Sections (c), (d),
(e), (j) Geological
8 8.12.080(b)
Building separations - omit the
importance factor from Equation
12.12-1 to ensure that a safe
seismic separation distance is
provided.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Sections (c), (d),
(e), (k)
Geological
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No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary
Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
9 8.12.080(c)
Limit the height of light frame
construction with vertical
irregularities to two stories for one-
and-two family dwellings.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (l) Geological
10 8.12.080(d)
Provide more stringent
requirements for the structural
elements for Wood Roof
Diaphragms where they support
concrete or masonry walls and to
limit the allowable shear loads.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (m) Geological
11 8.12.080(e)
Analysis and Design of Special
Provisions for Hillside Buildings
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (n) Geological and
Topographical
12 8.12.080(f)
Amendment to provide structural
safety standards for Suspended
Ceilings where none currently exist
in the California Building Code.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (o) Geological
13 8.12.090(a)
Define specific requirements of the
registered design professional for
general structural observation and
require more comprehensive job-
site reporting.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (p) Geological
14 8.12.090(b)
Provide for more stringent
requirements for seismic structural
observation including lateral design
with an exception for simple
structures
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (p) Geological
15 8.12.090(c)
Requirements for special
inspection for concrete
construction with exceptions.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (q) Geological
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No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary
Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
16 8.12.090(d)
Provide more stringent requirement
by requiring special inspection for
seismic resistance for irregular
structures of one-and-two family
dwellings.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (r) Geological
17 8.12.090(e) Delete as redundant of other
special inspection requirements Section (i)
Administrative
18 8.12.100(a)
Restrict permanent wood
foundations in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F due to unknown
performance in a seismic event
and its ability to withstand
surrounding elements.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (s) Climatic and
Geological
19 8.12.100(b)
Restrict the prescriptive design of
foundation walls in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (t) Climatic and
Geological
20 8.12.100(c)
Foundations – Stepped Footings.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (u) Geological
21 8.12.100(d)
Provide limitations for the
prescriptive design method of
footings for light-frame construction
in Seismic Design Categories D, E,
F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (v) Climatic and
Geological
22 8.12.100(e)
Restrict allowance of timber
footings in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F due to unknown
performance in a seismic event
and its ability to withstand
surrounding elements.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (w) Climatic and
Geological
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No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary
Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
23 8.12.100(f)
Restrict allowance of timber deep
foundation elements in Seismic
Design Categories D, E, or F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (x) Climatic and
Geological
24 8.12.100(g)
Restrict allowance of wood poles
and posts embedded in direct
contact with soil in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, or F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (x) Climatic and
Geological
25 8.12.110(a)
Restrict uses of plain structural
concrete and require minimum
reinforcement to address poor
performance of plain concrete.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (y) Geological
26 8.12.110(b)
Provide for critical design criteria of
concrete columns and concrete
shear walls.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (z) Geological
27 8.12.120(a)
Repair/strengthening, alteration or
removal of existing unreinforced
concrete or masonry chimneys/
fireplaces.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (aa) Geological
28 8.12.140(a)
Restrict use of staples to resist or
transfer seismic forces in Seismic
Design Categories D, E, F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group.)
Section (bb) Geological
29 8.12.140(b)
Restrict use of wood in retaining
and crib walls in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (cc) Climatic and
Geological
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No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary
Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
30 8.12.140(c)
Require nails installed with a
mechanical driver to meet same
dimensions as hand-driven nails in
Seismic Design Categories D, E, F
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (dd) Geological
31 8.12.140(d)
Minimum performance
requirements for hold-down
connectors for Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ee) Geological
32 8.12.140(e)
Standards requirement for wood-
frame diaphragms with restrictions
for Seismic Design Categories D,
E, F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ff) Geological
33 8.12.140(f)
Standards requirement for wood-
frame shear walls with restrictions
for Seismic Design Categories D,
E, F.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group)
Section (gg) Geological
34 8.12.140(g)
More stringent requirements for
braced wall line support.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group)
Section (hh) Geological
35 8.12.140(h)
Alternative bracing standards for
panels for various methods and
increased requirements for panel
thickness and nailing.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group.)
Section (ii) Geological
36 8.12.140(i)
Provide for more stringent
requirements for braced wall
sheathing based on Seismic
Design Category.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (jj) Geological
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No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary
Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
37 8.12.140(j)
More stringent requirements for
sheathing attachment in Seismic
Design Categories D, E, F --
staples fasteners are prohibited.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group.)
Section (jj) Geological
38 8.12.140(k)
More stringent design
requirements for retaining walls.
Prohibition of use of wood for
retaining walls over 4 feet in height
in Seismic Design Categories D, E,
or F.
(New)
Section (jj) Climatic and
Geological
39 8.12.150 Add “ponds” to title of section Section (i) Administrative
40 8.12.160
Requirements for use of intermodal
shipping containers.
(New)
Section (kk) Climatic and
Geological
41 8.18.010 Adopt 2019 California Existing
Building Code Section (i) Administrative
42 8.20 Adopt 2019 California Historical
Building Code Section (i) Administrative
43 8.22.010 Adopt 2019 California Residential
Code Section (i) Administrative
44 8.22.030(a)
Requirement that construction
drawings for woodframe structures
more than one-story shall be
stamped by a licensed architect or
engineer.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group.)
Section (ll) Geological
45 8.22.030(b)
Requirement that slopes steeper
than 33-1/3 percent are to comply
with the structural requirements of
Chapter 16 of the California
Building Code.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (mm) Topographical and
Geological
46 8.22.030(c)
Delete prior local amendment in
light of LARUCP program removal
of amendment in 2013.
Section (i) Administrative
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No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary
Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
47 8.22.030(c)
Provide more stringent
requirements for irregular
structures by not allowing
exceptions in Chapter 3 of the
California Residential Code.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group.)
Section (nn) Geological
48 8.22.030(d)
Require attachment of mechanical
or plumbing fixtures and equipment
to the structure.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (oo) Geological
49 8.22.030(e)
Limit the weight and height of
mechanical and plumbing
equipment for attic floor systems to
less than 400 pounds, and a
maximum height of four feet.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (oo) Geological
50 8.22.030(f)
Establish criteria for openings in
horizontal diaphragms to limit the
maximum floor opening.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (pp) Geological
51 8.22.030(g)
Bracing requirements based on
seismic design category.
Restriction of shear walls sheathed
with other materials in Seismic
Design Category D.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (qq) Geological
52 8.22.030(h)
Provide more stringent
requirements for allowed material
types for bracing requirements and
restrict material types with
unknown performance in Seismic
Category D.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (rr) Geological
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No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary
Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
53 8.22.030(i)
Provide more stringent
requirements for alternate braced
wall panels.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ss) Geological
54 8.22.030(j)
Provide more stringent
requirements for portal frame with
hold-downs at detached garage
door openings.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ss) Geological
55 8.22.030(k)
Minimum length of braced wall
panels based on wall height for
Method PFH and CS-PF.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (tt) Geological
56 8.22.030(l)
Minimum number of braced wall
panels based on length in Seismic
Design Category D.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (uu) Geological
57 8.22.030(m)
Require more stringent
requirements for Method CS-PF by
increasing minimum size of panel
sheathing and anchoring methods.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ss) Geological
58 8.22.030(n)
Delete California Residential Code
Section which allows intervals of
continuous foundations for braced
wall panel support in Seismic
Category D.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (vv) Geological
59 8.22.030(o)
Roof openings in horizontal
diaphragms to comply with added
Section R803.2.4 to limit the
maximum roof opening and shear
transfer.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ww) Geological
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No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary
Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
60 8.22.030(p)
Design requirement for parapet
walls in Seismic Design Category
D.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (xx) Geological
61 8.22.030(q)
Stricter requirement for masonry
element reinforcing.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle with modifications;
amendment from the collaborative
LA County group.)
Section (yy) Geological
62 8.22.050(a)
Restrict the use of wood
foundations in Seismic Category D
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (zz) Climatic and
Geological
63 8.22.050(b)
Requirement for higher structural
design in continuous footings in
Seismic Design Category D.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (aaa) Geological
64 8.22.050(c)
Restrict the use of wood foundation
walls in Seismic Design Category
D
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (bbb) Climatic and
Geological
65 8.22.060(a)
Requirement for chimneys to
anchor four No. 4 reinforcing bars
into the concrete foundation for
seismic support.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ccc) Geological
66 8.22.080(a)
Restrict the use of staples for wood
fastening methods.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ddd) Geological
67 8.22.080(b)
Restrict the use of staples in the
alternate attachment method.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle; amendment from the
collaborative LA County group.)
Section (ddd) Geological
68 8.24.010
Adopt 2019 California Electrical
Code
Section (i) Administrative
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No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary
Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
69 8.24.040
Electrical appliances, devices,
materials, and equipment
regulations.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Section (eee) Climatic
70 8.24.050
Restrictions on use of previously
used materials.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Section (eee) Climatic
71 8.24.090
Require metallic enclosures
installed within the proximity of the
mean shoreline to have a higher
degree of corrosion protection.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Section (eee) Climatic
72 8.28.010 Adopt 2019 California Mechanical
Code Section (i) Administrative
73 8.32.010 Adopt 2019 California Plumbing
Code Section (i) Administrative
74 8.32.040
Require protection of ground water
by prohibiting water softener
discharge to dry wells meeting
standards of the Regional Water
Quality Control Board.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
75 8.32.070
Seismic Gas Shutoff Devices.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (c), (d),
(e) Geological
76 8.40.010 Adopt 2019 California Fire Code Section (i) Administrative
77 8.40.020(a)
Temporary sales lots
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
78 8.40.020(b)
Submission of records -
electronically submit all compliant
and non-compliant reports to the
Santa Monica Fire Department via
a method approved by the fire
code official.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
79 8.40.020(c)
Building addresses shall be
displayed so as to be visible from
the street and alley
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
80 8.40.020(d)
Problematic Systems and Systems
Out-of-Service.
(Continuation from previous code
cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
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No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary
Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
81 8.40.020(e)
Firewatch.
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cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
82 8.40.020(f) Delete earlier standpipe systems
amendment as redundant. Section (i) Administrative
83 8.40.020(f)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
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cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
84 8.40.020(g) Santa Monica Pier
(New) Sections (a), (b) Climatic
85 8.40.020(h)
Fireworks
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cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
86 8.44.040
Definitions
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cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
87 8.44.050(a)
Requirements for automatic fire
extinguishing and protection
sprinkler systems; with added
language to address requirements
for Accessory Dwelling Units.
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cycle with modifications.)
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
88 8.44.050(b)
Exceptions to Sprinkler Systems.
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cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
89 8.44.050(c)
Minimum Requirements – Non-
Occupied Buildings.
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cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
90 8.44.080
Authorization to Fire Chief and
Building Officer to promulgate
standards for automatic sprinklers.
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cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
91 8.44.090
High-Rise Building Requirements.
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cycle.)
Sections (a), (b),
(c), (d)
Climatic and
Geological
92 8.44.100
Smoke detectors – existing
residential occupancies.
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cycle.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
93 8.44.110
Standards for fire protection
systems.
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cycle with modifications.)
Sections (a), (b) Climatic
94 8.44.120
Seismic protection of fire sprinkler
systems.
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cycle.)
Sections (a), (b),
(c), (d)
Climatic and
Geological
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No.
Municipal
Code
Section(s)
Amendment Summary
Justification
from Section 1
of Resolution
Local Condition
95 8.44.130
Plans and specifications.
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cycle.)
Sections (a), (b),
(c), (d), (i)
Administrative,
Climatic and
Geological
96 8.44.140
Fire alarm requirements.
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cycle.)
Section (i) Administrative
97 8.44.150
Fees for excessive false alarm
responses.
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cycle.)
Section (i) Administrative
98 8.44.160
Penalty for excessive false alarm
responses.
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cycle.)
Section (i) Administrative
99 8.60.010 Adopt 2019 California Existing
Building Code Section (i) Administrative
100 8.64.010
Adopt Appendix, Chapter A2 of
2018 International Existing Building
Code
Section (i) Administrative
101 8.68.010
Adopt Appendix, Chapter A3 of
2019 California Existing Building
Code
Section (i) Administrative
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and
thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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LANE DILG
City Attorney
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Adopted and approved this 15th day of October 2019.
__________________________
T e r r y O ’ D a y , M a y o r P r o T e m
I, Denise Anderson-Warren, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do
hereby certify that Resolution No. 11204 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of
the Santa Monica City Council held on the 15th day of October 2019, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Morena, McKeown, Winterer, Jara,
Mayor Pro Tem O’Day
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Himmelrich, Mayor Davis
A T T E S T :
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Denise Anderson-Warren, City Clerk
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