.010 Pursuant to Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code and Section 513 of the City Charter, the City Council of the City of Anaheim does hereby adopt, by reference, the following California Building Codes, subject to the amendments set forth in this chapter:
.0101 The 2019 Edition of the California Building Code (which is based on the 2018 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1, Division II). The provisions of the California Building Code shall apply to all buildings and structures other than those meeting the scoping limitations contained in the California Residential Code.
.0102 The 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code (which is based on the 2018 International Residential Code). The provisions of the California Residential Code shall apply to detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhomes) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.
.0103 The 2019 Edition of the California Electrical Code (which is based on the 2017 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association). The provisions of the California Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
.0104 The 2019 Edition of the California Mechanical Code (based on the 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials). The provisions of the California Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of residential and commercial mechanical and gas systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and for appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems. Where there is a conflict between the California Mechanical Code and the California Plumbing Code, as related to the chapters pertaining to fuel gases, the provisions provided in the California Plumbing Code shall prevail.
.0105 The 2019 Edition of the California Plumbing Code (based on the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials). The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair, replacement of plumbing systems and gas delivery systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
.0106 The 2019 Edition of the California Energy Code. The provisions of the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6 shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
.0107 The 2019 Edition of the California Historical Building Code. The provisions of the California Historical Building Code shall apply to the alteration and repair of recognized historical buildings.
.0108 The 2019 Edition of the California Existing Building Code (which is based on the 2018 International Existing Building Code). The provisions of the California Existing Building Code shall apply to maintenance of existing buildings.
.0109 The 2019 Edition of the California Green Building Standards (which is known as the CALGreen Code). The mandatory provisions of the California Green Building Standards Code shall apply to all buildings and structures.
.0110 The 2019 Edition of the California Referenced Standards Code. The provisions of the California Referenced Standards Code shall apply to all buildings and structures, as outlined in the Code.
.0111 The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials.
.0112 Scope and Administration Section, Chapter 1, of the 2018 Edition of the International Building Code will replace all Administration Sections and Chapters of all Codes and Standards adopted.
.020 The Codes set forth in this section shall be collectively referred to and may be cited collectively as the "Building Standards Codes," and, individually, as the Anaheim Building Code, the Anaheim Residential Code, the Anaheim Electrical Code, the Anaheim Mechanical Code, the Anaheim Plumbing Code, the Anaheim Energy Code, the Anaheim Historical Building Code, the Anaheim Existing Building Code, the Anaheim Green Building Standards Code, the Anaheim Referenced Standards Code, the Anaheim Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and the Anaheim Swimming Pool and Spa Code. The provisions of the Building Standards Codes, as amended by this chapter, shall constitute the building regulations of the City of Anaheim. Provisions in the appendices of the Building Standards Codes shall not apply unless specifically adopted.
.030 In accordance with Health & Safety Code §18942(e)(1), one (1) copy of all of the above Building Standards Codes shall remain on file in the office of the City of Anaheim Building Division and are available for public inspection during normal business hours.
.040 The provisions of the Building Standards Codes shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use, occupancy, height, location, maintenance, removal, conversion, demolition, and area of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
.050 The purpose of the Building Standards Codes is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. (Ord. 6477 , §2 (part); February 4, 2020.)
