Chapter 15.14
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
15.14.010 Title for citation.
15.14.020 Documents adopted by reference.
15.14.030 Amendments to International Residential Code.
15.14.040 CRC Chapter 1, Division II amended – Title block.
15.14.050 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 101.1 amended – Title.
15.14.060 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R102 amended – Applicability.
15.14.070 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 103 amended – Building and safety.
15.14.080 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R105 amended – Permits.
15.14.090 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R107 deleted – Temporary structures.
15.14.100 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R108 amended – Fees.
15.14.110 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R110 amended – Certificate of occupancy.
15.14.120 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R112 deleted – Board of Building Appeals.
15.14.130 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R113 amended – Violations.
15.14.140 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R114.4 amended – Failure to comply.
15.14.150 CRC Table R301.2(1) amended – Climatic and geographic design criteria.
15.14.160 CRC Section R403.1.3 amended – Seismic reinforcing.
15.14.170 CRC Section R902.1 amended – Roofing covering materials.
15.14.010 Title for citation.
This chapter shall be known as the “residential code,” may be cited as such and will be referred to in this chapter as “this code.” (Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.020 Documents adopted by reference.
The International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, as amended and set forth in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted together with Chapter 1, Division II, Administration. (Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.030 Amendments to International Residential Code.
The International Residential Code adopted herein by reference is hereby amended by the following additional deletions and amendments thereto as set forth in this chapter. Reference numbers herein are taken from the 2022 California Residential Code (CRC), Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. (Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.040 CRC Chapter 1, Division II amended – Title block.
CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Title block, shall be amended to read:
CHAPTER 1, DIVISION II
LIVERMORE RESIDENTIAL CODE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.050 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 101.1 amended – Title.
CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 101.1 is amended to read:
R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the “Residential Code for One-and Two-family Dwellings of the “City of Livermore”” and shall be cited as such and will be referred to hereinafter as “this code.”
(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.060 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R102 amended – Applicability.
Section R102.7, Existing Structures, is amended to read:
The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the Livermore Property Maintenance Code or the Livermore Fire Code, or as deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.070 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 103 amended – Building and safety.
CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 103 is amended to read:
SECTION 103
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency.
The Building and Safety Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
103.2 Appointment.
The building official shall be appointed by the city manager.
103.3 Deputies.
In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the building official shall have the authority to appoint related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official.
(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.080 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R105 amended – Permits.
R105.2, Work exempt from permits, is amended to read:
Delete all reference to electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing repairs, appliances and fixtures. These items are addressed in the Livermore electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes.
Delete:
The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil. Waste or vent pipe becomes defective, and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
R105.2.1, Emergency repairs, is deleted.
R105.2.2, Repairs, is deleted. (Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.090 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R107 deleted – Temporary structures.
R107, Temporary Structures, is deleted. (Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.100 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R108 amended – Fees.
R108, Fees, is amended to read:
Fees are to be set by resolution of the Livermore City Council.
(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.110 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R110 amended – Certificate of occupancy.
CRC Section R110.1, Use and Occupancy, is amended to read:
Newly constructed one or two family dwellings shall not be used or occupied until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
CRC Section R110.3, Certificate issued – amend to read:
After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the building and safety division, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy.
(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.120 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R112 deleted – Board of Building Appeals.
R112, Board of Building Appeals, is deleted. (Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.130 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R113 amended – Violations.
R113.2, Notice of violation, is deleted.
R113.3, Prosecution of violation, is deleted.
R113.4, Violation penalties, is amended to read:
Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code shall be subject to penalties prescribed in the Livermore Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.20 and 1.24.
(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.140 CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R114.4 amended – Failure to comply.
CRC Section R114.4, Failure to comply, is amended to read:
Any person who shall continue work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties prescribed in Livermore Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.20 and 1.24.
(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022)
15.14.150 CRC Table R301.2(1) amended – Climatic and geographic design criteria.
Table R301.2(1) is amended to read:
|
GROUND SNOW LOAD |
WIND DESIGN |
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORYf |
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM |
WINTER DESIGN TEMPe |
ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIREDh |
FLOOD HAZARDSg |
AIR FREEZING INDEXi |
MEAN ANNUAL TEMPj |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Speedd (mph) |
Topographic effectsk |
Weatheringa |
Frost line depthb |
Termitec |
|||||||
|
0 |
85 |
No |
D0, D1, D2 |
Negligible |
12 inches |
Very Heavy |
32° |
no |
See FIRM |
2% |
58.7 |
(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.160 CRC Section R403.1.3 amended – Seismic reinforcing.
The first paragraph of Section R403.1.3 is amended to read:
R403.1.3 Seismic Reinforcing. Concrete footings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2, as established in Table R301.2(1), shall have minimum reinforcement of at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 bars. Bottom reinforcement shall be located a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) clear from the bottom of the footing.
In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 where a grouted masonry stem wall is supported on a concrete footing and stem wall, a minimum of one No. 4 bar shall be installed at not more than 4 feet (1,219 mm) on center. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches (76 mm) clear of the bottom of the footing and have a standard hook.
In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 masonry stem walls without solid grout and vertical reinforcing are not permitted.
Exception: In detached one- and two-family dwellings which are three stories or less in height and constructed with stud bearing walls, plain concrete footings without longitudinal reinforcement supporting walls and isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted.
(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)
15.14.170 CRC Section R902.1 amended – Roofing covering materials.
Section R902.1 is amended to read:
Roof coverings. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in Livermore. Roofing shall be tested and listed in accordance with UL790 or ASTME 108.
(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013)