Part 5 - California Residential Code


15.04.1005 - Section R301.1.3 amended.

In Section R301.1.3 of the California Residential Code, delete the second sentence starting with "The extent of such design..." in its entirety.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1006 - Section R302.1 amended.

In Section R302.1 of the California Residential Code, at the end of exception 4, add a new sentence "Roof eave projections shall not extend over the lot line."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1010 - Section R302.5.1 amended.

In Section R302.5.1 of the California Residential Code, replace the last sentence starting with "Doors shall be..." with "Doors shall be tight-fitting, self-closing, and self latching."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1015 - Section R302.7 amended.

In Section R302.7 of the California Residential Code, replace "½-inch (12.7mm)" with "⅝-inch (15.9mm) Type-X."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1020 - Section R303.1, exception 2 deleted.

In Section R303.1 of the California Residential Code, delete exception 2 in its entirety.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1025 - Section R303.1 amended.

In Section R303.1 of the California Residential Code, delete "Habitable space" from the first sentence and add the new sentence "Habitable spaces shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet 6 inches (2286mm)."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1030 - Section R303.1 amended.

In Section R303.1 of the California Residential Code, replace 7 feet (2134mm) with "7 feet 6 inches (2286mm) in habitable spaces, 7 feet (2134mm) in nonhabitable spaces,"

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1035 - Section R308.4 amended.

In Section R308.4 of the California Residential Code, item 5, after the phrase .".., bathtubs and showers" insert "or within 3 feet measured horizontally of such fixtures or compartments."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1040 - Section R311.2 amended.

In Section R311.2 of the California Residential Code, delete the sentence starting with "Other doors..." and replace with "Door openings in a dwelling unit or sleeping unit which are not part of the required means of egress and which serve occupiable spaces shall not be less than 28 inches in width and shall not be less than 80 inches in height."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1045 - Section R311.3.2 amended.

In Section R311.3.2 of the California Residential Code, replace "7 ¾" (196mm) with "1 ½" (38.1mm)" and add the new sentence "The floor or landing may be not more than 7 ¾" (196mm) below the top of the threshold provided the door does not swing over the landing or floor."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1050 - Section R401.1, first paragraph, amended.

In Section R401.1 of the California Residential Code, delete the last sentence in the first paragraph starting with "Wood foundations..." and the associated exceptions in their entirety.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1060 - Section R401.1, second paragraph, deleted.

In Section R401.1 of the California Residential Code, delete the second paragraph in its entirety.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1065 - Section R402.1 deleted.

Delete section R402.1 of the California Residential Code in its entirety.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1070 - Section R403.1 amended.

In Section R403.1 of the California Residential Code, in the first sentence, delete the words "crushed stone footings" and "wood foundations."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1075 - Section R403.1.1 amended.

In Section R403.1.1 of the California Residential Code, delete the last sentence starting with "Footings for wood foundations...."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1080 - Section R403.1.3 amended.

In Section R403.1.3 of the California Residential Code, in the fourth paragraph ending with ."..masonry stem walls without solid grout and vertical reinforcing are not permitted.," delete the exception to this paragraph.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1085 - Section R403.1.3.1 amended.

In Section R403.1.3.1 of the California Residential Code, at the end of the sentence add, "and intermediate No.4 bars vertically spaced at a maximum spacing of 18.""

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1090 - Section R403.1.6, second paragraph, first sentence amended.

In Section R403.1.6 of the California Residential Code, in the first sentence of the second paragraph, replace "6 feet (1829 mm) on center" with "4 feet (1219 mm) on center."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1095 - Section R403.1.6, second paragraph, second sentence amended.

In Section R403.1.6 of the California Residential Code, in the second sentence of the second paragraph, replace "½ inches (12.7 mm) in diameter" with "⅝ inches (15.9 mm) in diameter."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1100 - Section R403.1.6.1 amended.

In Section R403.1.6.1 of the California Residential Code, items 2 and 3, replace "6 feet (1829 mm) on center" with "4 feet (1219 mm) on center" and delete items 4 and 6

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1115 - Sections R403.2 and R403.4.1 deleted.

Delete Sections R403.2 and R403.4.1 of the California Residential Code in their entirety.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1116 - Section R404.1.1.1 and Table R404.1.1(1) amended.

Delete Section 404.1.1.1 and Table R404.1.1(1) of the California Residential Code in their entirety.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1120 - Section R404.1.4.1 amended.

In Section R404.1.4.1 of the California Residential Code, delete the first paragraph and the associate items 1 through 3 in their entirety.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1125 - Section R404.1.4.2 amended.

In Section R404.1.4.2 of the California Residential Code, delete the last sentence of the first paragraph starting with "In addition to the horizontal reinforcement..." and the associated items 1 through 3 in their entirety.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1130 - Section R404.1.4.2 amended.

In Section R404.1.4.2 of the California Residential Code, delete the last sentence of the second paragraph starting with "Where Tables R404.1.2(2)...."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1135 - Section R404.1.5.1 amended.

In Section R404.1.5.1 of the California Residential Code, in the first sentence after "thickness of the wall supported," add "or 6 inches, whichever is greater."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1140 - Section R404.1.5.2 amended.

In Section R404.1.5.2 of the California Residential Code, in the first sentence after "story above" add "or 6," whichever is greater."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1145 - Section R404.2 and Table R404.2.3 deleted.

Delete Section R404.2 and Table R404.2.3 of the California Residential Code in their entirety.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1150 - Section R405.2 deleted.

Delete Section R405.2 of the California Residential Code in its entirety.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1155 - Section R406.3 deleted.

Delete Section R406.3 of the California Residential Code in its entirety.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1160 - Section R408.3, item 1, amended.

In Section R408.3 - item 1 of the California Residential Code, at the end of the first sentence, add "over a 2.5" minimum concrete rat-proofing slab over earth."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1165 - Section R606.2.4 amended.

In Section R606.2.4 of the California Residential Code, in the last sentence, delete "in areas subject to wind loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kPa)."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1170 - Section R702.3.7 amended.

In Section R702.3.7 of the California Residential Code, at the end of the sixth sentence starting with "Gypsum board shall not be used...," add the following to the end of this sentence: ," nor in buildings in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, or D2"

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1175 - Section R702.4.2 deleted.

Delete Section R702.4.2 of the California Residential Code and replace with the following:

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1180 - Section R702.4.2 added.

Add the following new Section R702.4.2 to the California Residential Code:

"R702.4.2 Shower and tub areas. Tiles installed in shower and tub areas shall comply with the requirements of CBC 2509.3."

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)

15.04.1185 - Section R802.3 amended.

In Section R802.3 of the California Residential Code, delete ."..or to each other with a gusset plate as a tie" in the first sentence.

(Ord. No. 13047, §§ 2, 3, 11-9-2010)