HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrd. 1730 ORDINANCE NO. 1730
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE
2019 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, AND THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE WITH
THE SPECIFIC LOS ANGELES REGIONAL UNIFORM CODE
PROGRAM (LARUCP) AMENDMENTS BASED UPON LOCAL
CONDITIONS, AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE LYNWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGES, AND REPEALING
ALL PRIOR EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
RECITALS
I. The State of California Building Standards Commission (BSC) adopts Title 24 of
the California Code of Regulations on a tri-annual basis, which are the mandatory
Statewide Building Laws known collectively as the "California Building Standards
Code".
II. The 2019 California Building Standards Code was published on July 1, 2019 and
became effective statewide on January 1, 2020.
III. California Health and Safety Code Sections 13145.3, 17922, 17958 and 18941.5
requires that the latest California Building Standards Codes apply to local
construction 180 days after they become effective at the State level, which date of
effectiveness is January 1, 2020.
IV. California Health and Safety Code Section Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 requires
that local amendments to the California Building Standards Codes and other
regulations, including but not limited to, green building standards, be enacted only
when an express finding is made that such modifications or changes are
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical
conditions.
V.' Each time the new California Building Standards Code is adopted, the Los Angeles
Basin Chapter of the International Code Council develops a regional set of
structural amendments known as the Los Angeles Regional Uniform Code
Program (LARUCP).
VI. The LARUCP, which is more restrictive than the standards adopted by the
California Building Standards Commission, would decrease the potential incidence
of property damage, injury, and death due to fires and earthquakes; and, are
reasonable and necessary to mitigate local climatic, geological, or topographical •
conditions.
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VII. The City of Lynwood has historically adopted the California Building Standards
Code with the specific LARUCP amendments.
VIII. The California Building Standards Code with the specific LARUCP amendments
are used by the City of Lynwood staff (including but not limited to the Building
Official, Building Inspector, Public Safety Officers, City Clerk, City Attorney, etc.),
Designers, Architects, Engineers, Developers, Contractors, and the general
publics.
IX. Incorporating the 2019 California Building Standards Codes with the specific
LARUCP amendments will keep the City of Lynwood in compliance with State law.
X. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq., the City may
adopt by reference the 2019 California Building Standards Codes.
Xl. Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.6, at least one copy of all codes
adopted by reference were filed with the City Clerk of the City and were available
for public inspection for at least fifteen (15) days preceding the date of the hearing.
XII. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6066, notice of public hearing to consider
the adoption of the 2019 California Building Standards Code was published on
December 23, 2019 and December 30, 2019.
XIII. On January 7, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing to receive public
testimony relative to the adoption of the 2019 California Building Standards Code
with the specific LARUCP amendments.
XIV. In accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, it is in the public
interest to adopt the 2019 California Building Standards Code with the specific
LARUCP amendments known as the 2019 Edition of the LARUCP.
XV. The City's building regulations remain consistent with those of the State, providing
minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and determines that all
of the above Recitals are true and correct and incorporates such Recitals into this
Ordinance.
Section 2. In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, the
City Council finds that there are local climatic, geographic, and topographic conditions
justifying the various local amendments to the California Building Standards Code. The
City Council finds and determines that certain building, standards established by these
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Codes are inadequate for use and enforcement in the City because of unique geological
conditions prevailing within the City. Such geological conditions affect the potential
consequences of soil strength loss due to known liquefaction zones within the City and
the nearby location of earthquake faults, resulting in the possibility of tremendous loss of
life and structures within the City unless appropriate building standards are adopted. The
lessons learned from previous earthquakes, such as the Northridge and Whittier
earthquakes, have been refined with studies and tests that have continued since the last
code adoption cycle. The results of these studies and tests necessitate adoption of further
amendments to the structural requirements of the California Building Standards Code.
The proposed structural amendments are detailed in the 2019 Edition of the LARUCP,
which are adopted as part of the 2019 California Building Standards Code.
Section 3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.9, the City Council incorporates
by reference, along with the 2019 Edition of the LARUCP, the 2019 California Building
Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations) in their entirety, which includes
the following 13 parts:
Part 1 California Administrative Code (CAC)
Part 2 California Building Code (CBC)
Part 2.5 'California Residential Code (CRC)
Part 3 California Electrical Code (CEC)
Part 4 California Mechanical Code (CMC)
Part 5 California Plumbing Code (CPC)
Part 6 California Energy Code (CEEC)
Part 7 (Currently Vacant)
Part 8 California Historical Building Code (CHBC)
Part 9 California Fire Code (CFC)
Part 10 California Existing Building Code (CEBC)
Part 11 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen)
Part 12 California Reference Standards Code.
Section 4. Chapter 11 "Building and Housing" of the Lynwood Municipal Code (" LMC') is
hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:
11-1 Building Code -Adopted by Reference; Where Filed
Chapters 1 through 35, and Appendix Chapters B, C, F, H, I, and J of California Code of
Regulations Title 24, Part 2 (the 2019 California Building Code) are adopted by reference
as the Building Code of the City of Lynwood.
In accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.6, one (1) copy of the
chapters and appendices must remain on file with the Building Official within the
Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for
use and examination by the public.
Section 5. Chapter 11 "Building and Housing", Section 11- 6 (Electrical Code) and 11-6.1
(Electrical Code Adopted) of the Lynwood Municipal Code are hereby repealed and
replaced to read as follows:
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11-6 Electrical Code
11- 6.1 Electrical Code Adopted:
Except as provided herein, the 2019 edition of the California Electrical Code, as
promulgated and published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., including
any California amendments and adopted annexes thereof, is hereby adopted by
reference as though fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established
as "The Electrical Code of the City of Lynwood" ("electrical code" herein). A copy of the
2019 edition of the California Electrical Code has been deposited in the office of the City
Clerk and shall at all times be maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by
the public.
Section 6. Chapter 11 "Building and Housing", Section 11-9 (Plumbing Code) and 11-9.1
(Plumbing Code Adopted) of the Lynwood Municipal Code are hereby repealed and
replaced to read as follows:
11- 9 Plumbing Code
11- 9.1 Plumbing Code Adopted:
Except as provided herein, the 2019 edition of the California Plumbing Code, as
promulgated and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, including any California amendments and adopted appendices thereof, is
hereby adopted - by reference as though fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is
hereby established as " The Plumbing Code of the City of Lynwood" plumbing code"
herein). A copy of the 2019 edition of the California Plumbing Code has been deposited
in the office of the City Clerk and shall at all times be maintained by the City Clerk for use
and examination by the public.
Section 7. Chapter 11 "Building and Housing", Section 11-10 (Mechanical Code) and 11-
10.1 (Mechanical Code Adopted) of the Lynwood Municipal Code are hereby repealed and
replaced to read as follows:
11- 10 Mechanical Code
11- 10.1 Mechanical Code Adopted:
Except as provided herein, the. 2019 edition of the California Mechanical Code, as
promulgated and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, including any California amendments and adopted appendices thereof, is
hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is
hereby established as " The Mechanical Code of the City of Lynwood" mechanical code"
herein). A copy of the 2019 edition of the California Mechanical 3 Code has been
deposited in the office of the City ' Clerk and shall at all times be maintained by the City
Clerk for use and examination by the public.
Section 8. Chapter 11 "Building and Housing", Section 11-18 (Appendix Chapter Al of the
California Existing Building Code) and 11-18.1 (Appendix Chapter Al of the California
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Existing Building Code Adopted) of the Lynwood Municipal Code are hereby repealed and
replaced to read as follows:
11- 8 Appendix Chapter Al of the California Existing Building Code
11- 18.1 Appendix Chapter Al of the California Existing Building Code Adopted:
Except as hereinafter provided, Appendix Chapter Al of the California Existing Building
Code, as contained in Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations is adopted
by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth and shall constitute
Appendix Chapter Al of the existing building code of the city. A copy of that California
Existing Building Code has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be, at
all times, maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
Section 9. Chapter 11 "Building and Housing, Section 11-21 (Residential Code), Section
11- 21. 1 (Residential Code Adopted) and Section 11-21.2 (Amendments to the Residential
Code) of the Lynwood Municipal Code are hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:
11- 21 Residential Code
11-21.1 Residential Code Adopted:
Except as provided herein, the 2019 edition of the California Residential Code, as
promulgated and published by the International Code Council, and including any
California amendments or adopted appendices, is hereby adopted by reference as though
fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as "The Residential
Code of the City of Lynwood" ("Residential Code" herein). A copy of the 2019 edition of
the California Residential Code has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and
shall at all times be maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
Section 10. Chapter 11 "Building and Housing", Section 11-22 (Green Building Standards
Code) and 11-21.1 (Green Building Standards Code Adopted) of the Lynwood Municipal
Code are hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:
11-22 Green Building Standards Code
11-22.1 Green Building Standards Code Adopted:
Except as provided herein, the mandatory provisions of the 2019 edition of the California
Green Building Standards Code is hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth
herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as "The Green Building Standards
Code of the City of Lynwood" ("Green Code" herein). A copy of the 4 2019 edition of the
California Green Building Standards Code has been deposited in the office of the City
Clerk and shall at all times be maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by
the public.
Section 11. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve
the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the provisions of
this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that
facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.
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Section 12. Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the Lynwood Municipal Code does
not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and
imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance's effective date.
Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or
prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 13. CEQA Findings. This Ordinance is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines, California
Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15061(b)(3), because the activity is
covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential
for causing a significant effect on the environment. The proposed Ordinance maintain
the status quo and prevents changes in the environment pending the completion of the
contemplated municipal code review. Because there is no possibility that the Ordinance
may have a significant adverse effect on the environment, the adoption of the Ordinance
is exempt from CEQA.
Section 14. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any
court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have
passed this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or
phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of
the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 15. Effective Date. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance
and shall cause this ordinance to be published and/or posted as required by law and said
Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its passage.
Section 16. Filing. The City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the
California Building Standards Commission.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of January 2020.
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Aide Castro, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Maria Quinonez,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AT TO CONTENT:
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City Attorney City Ma ager
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held in the City Hall of said City on the 7th day of
January, 2020, and passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER ALATORRE, SANTANA, SOLACHE, MAYRO PRO
TEM CASANOVA, AND MAYOR CASTRO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
aria Quinonez, �
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of
the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and
correct copy of Ordinance No.1730. on file in my office and that said Ordinance was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 7th day of January, 2020.
Maria Quinonez,
City Clerk
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