Chapter 13.02
BUILDING REGULATIONS1
Sections:
13.02.010 Adoption of 2025 California Building Code and related codes.
13.02.060 Amendments to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code.
13.02.065 Amendments to Chapter 2 of the California Building Code.
13.02.070 Amendments to Chapter 5 of the California Building Code.
13.02.090 Amendments to Chapter 15 of the California Building Code.
13.02.095 Amendment to Chapter 18 of the California Building Code.
13.02.100 Amendments to Chapter 31 of the California Building Code.
13.02.120 Amendments to the California Residential Code.
13.02.130 Amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
13.02.010 Adoption of 2025 California Building Code and related codes.
The city council, for the purpose of prescribing regulations for the erecting, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures in the city, hereby adopts the following codes by reference and the amendments to these codes as set forth in this chapter:
A. The California Building Code, 2025 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2, with amendments, as published by the International Code Council;
B. The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, with amendments, as published by the International Code Council;
C. The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association;
D. The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
E. The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
F. The California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission;
G. The California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Code Council;
H. The California Administrative Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Code Council;
I. The California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Code Council;
J. The California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Code Council;
K. The International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council;
L. The California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.
M. The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as published by the International Code Council.
The provisions of these codes as amended by this chapter and Chapter 13.04 of the Aliso Viejo Municipal Code (“Codes”) shall constitute the building regulations of the city of Aliso Viejo. The primary codes and the codes as adopted by reference and amended by the city are on file for public examination in the office of the building official. Such codes are hereby adopted and incorporated as though set forth in full in this section. [Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.020 Violations.
For all sections of the codes including any and all amendments to these codes included within this chapter, the following shall apply pertaining to violations and shall replace any sections of those codes that pertain to violation.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure in the city, or cause same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued, or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such persons shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. [Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.030 Board of appeals.
For all sections of the Codes, including any and all amendments included within this chapter, the following shall apply pertaining to the board of appeals and shall replace any sections of those codes that pertain to the board of appeals.
In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and provisions of these codes, there shall be a board of appeals, consisting of five members, composed of the mayor and the other members of the city council. Said members shall hold their respective membership on said board of appeals by reason of, and concurrently with their terms of service as council members and shall cease to be such members upon their ceasing to be such council members. The building official shall be the secretary of the board. The board may adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall render all its decisions and findings on contested matters, in writing to the building official, with a duplicate copy thereof to any appellant or contestant affected by any such decision or finding and may recommend to the city council such new legislation, if any, as is consistent therewith.
Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum. The mayor shall be the presiding officer of the board, and in the mayor’s absence the mayor pro-tem shall preside. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act.
The board shall have the right, subject to such limits as the city council may prescribe by resolution, to employ at the cost and expense of the city, such qualified individuals as the board, in its discretion, may deem reasonably necessary in order to assist it in its investigations and making its findings and decisions. [Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.040 Fees.
All fees set forth in sections of the codes adopted by reference and amended by the City in Chapters 13.02 and 13.04 of the Aliso Viejo Municipal Code shall be as set forth by resolution of the city council. [Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.050 Administration.
Chapter 1 of the 2025 California Building Code, as amended by the city in this chapter, is hereby adopted as the administrative provisions of all the codes in Chapters 13.02 and 13.04 of the Aliso Viejo Municipal Code. [Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.060 Amendments to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code.
Chapter 1, Division II, Scope and Administration, is amended as follows:
Section 101.1, Title, is amended to include the following:
These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Aliso Viejo, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
Section 101.4, Referenced Codes, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
101.4. Referenced Codes. The 2025 California Building Standards Code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the extent of each such reference.
Section 104.8, Liability, is amended to include the following:
104.8. Liability. The provisions of this section shall apply if the Building Official or his/her authorized representative are employees of this jurisdiction and shall also apply if the Building Official or his/her authorized representatives acting under contract as agents of this jurisdiction.
Section 105.5, Expiration, is amended as follows:
105.5. Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit commences 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
Time limitation for permit expiration as the result of code enforcement shall be as per notice of violation or as otherwise determined by the Building Official.
Section 105.8, Reconstruction, is added to read as follows:
105.8. Reconstruction. If the value of the reconstruction (or renovations) of a building is equal to or exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building, the entire building shall comply with the code provisions for new construction. The value of the reconstruction (or renovation) for a property shall include the value of all construction stemming from construction-related permits issued within the last two years.
Section 107.3, Examination of Documents, is amended to add a paragraph as follows:
An expedited review and permit issuance process shall be provided for EV charging stations, and simplified forms for submittal will be made available on City’s website.
Section 109.4, Fees, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
109.4. Fees. Failure to pay fees and obtain a permit before commencing work shall be deemed a violation of this chapter. A violation may result in an assessment, which includes double the required permit fees for work on a building, structure, mechanical, gas, electrical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits. Payment of assessed fees shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of this chapter nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
Section 111.5, Declaration of Intended Use, is added to read as follows:
111.5. Declaration of Intended Use. When required by the fire chief, with the concurrence of the Building Official, any or all owners of any occupancy may be required to record with the county recorder of the County of Orange a legal instrument of intended use. This legal instrument shall be called a declaration of intended use. The declaration of intended use shall be in accordance with the requirements of this section. It shall specifically state, by occupancy classification, all intended uses of all portions of the occupancy and may not be modified or withdrawn without the approval of the fire chief with the concurrence of the Building Official. Unapproved changes of occupancy or use can be cause for an immediate hearing before the Building Official and the fire chief or their designees. Such a hearing shall be conducted to rule on the revocation of the certificate of occupancy and the revocation of all permits issued to all owners, tenants, operators and occupants of all portions of the occupancy. The declaration of intended use shall be binding on all present and future owners, tenants, operators, and occupants.
Section 111.5.1, Certified Copies, is added to read as follows:
111.5.1. Certified Copies. A certified copy of the recorded declaration of intended use may be required to be filed with the Building Official and the fire chief before any certificate of occupancy and/or any permits are issued to any or all owners, tenants, operators or occupants of the occupancy.
[Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.065 Amendments to Chapter 2 of the California Building Code.
Chapter 2, Definitions, is amended as follows:
Section 202, Definitions, is revised, to add the following definitions:
BARRIER A fence, wall, building wall, or any combination of these that completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool.
SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:
1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 28.
The following definition in Section 202 is revised in its entirety to read as follows:
SWIMMING POOL. Any body of water created by artificial means which is designed, intended for use, or used for swimming or immersion purposes which has a water depth exceeding 18 inches. The term, “pool,” includes swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, above-and belowground, and vinyl-lined pools; pool does not include plumbing fixtures such as bathtubs nor does it apply to man-made lakes, reservoirs, farm ponds, or ponds used primarily for public park purposes, water conservation purposes, irrigation purposes or for the watering of livestock.
[Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.070 Amendments to Chapter 5 of the California Building Code.
Chapter 5, General Building Heights and Areas, is amended to read as follows:
Section 502.1 Address Identification, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
502.1. Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches in height with a stroke width of not less than 0.5 inches. For R-3 and other occupancies, the numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. Where required by the Fire Code Official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.
[Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.090 Amendments to Chapter 15 of the California Building Code.
Chapter 15, Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures.
TABLE 1505.1, Minimum Roof Assembly Classification for Types of Construction, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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IA |
IB |
IIA |
IIB |
IIIA |
IIIB |
IV |
VA |
VB |
|
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
Section 1505.1.3, Roof Coverings Within All Other Areas, is added to read as follows:
1505.1.3. Roof Coverings Within All Other Areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
[Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.095 Amendment to Chapter 18 of the California Building Code.
Chapter 18, Soils and Foundations.
Section 1807.1.6, Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls, is amended to read as follows:
1807.1.6. Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
[Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.100 Amendments to Chapter 31 of the California Building Code.
Chapter 31, Special Construction.
Section 3109, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.
3109.3 is added to read as follows:
3109.3, Residential Swimming Pools. Residential swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a barrier complying with Sections 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.3.
3109.3.1. Barrier Height and Clearances. The top of the barrier must be at least 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier must be two inches measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, at the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier must be four inches.
3109.3.1.1. Openings. Openings in the barrier must not allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter sphere.
3109.3.1.2. Solid Barrier Surfaces. Solid barrier surfaces which do not have openings shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
3109.3.1.3. Closely Spaced Horizontal Members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches, the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not be greater than 1 ¾ inches in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing with the cutouts shall not be greater than 1 ¾ inches in width.
3109.3.1.4. Widely Spaced Horizontal Members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches or more, spacing between vertical members must not be greater than 4 inches. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing must not be greater than 1 ¾ inches in width.
3109.3.1.5. Chain Link Dimensions. Mesh size for chain link fences must not be greater than 1 ¾ inches in width, unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or bottom that reduce the openings to not more than 1 ¾ in width.
3109.3.1.6. Diagonal Members. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members shall not be greater than 1 ¾ inches.
3109.3.1.7. Gates. Access gates must comply with the requirements of Sections 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.1.6 and must be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates must open outward away from the pool and must be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Doors or gates other than pedestrian access gates must have a self-latching device and must be equipped with lockable hardware or padlocks and must remain locked at all times when not in use. Release mechanisms must comply with Sections 1010.1.9 and 1109.13. Where release mechanisms of the self-latching device are located less than 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool, the release mechanism must be located on the pool side of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate and the gate barrier may have no opening greater than one-half inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism.
3109.3.1.8. Dwelling Wall as a Barrier. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier, two safety devices must be provided in accordance with Section 115922 of the California Health and Safety Code.
3109.3.1.9. Pool Structure as a Barrier. Where an above-ground pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then the ladder or steps either shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access, or the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier that meets the requirements of Sections 3109.3.1.1 through 3109.3.1.8. Where the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch-diameter sphere.
3109.3.2. Indoor Swimming Pools. Wall surrounding indoor swimming pools shall not be required to comply with Section 3109.3.1.8. through 3109.3.3.
3109.3.3. Prohibited Locations. Barriers shall be located as to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers. There shall be a clear zone of not less than 36” between the exterior of the enclosure and any permanent structures or equipment such as pumps, filters and heaters that can be used to climb the enclosure.
[Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.120 Amendments to the California Residential Code.
Chapter 2, Definitions, is amended as follows:
Section R202 Definitions is amended by adding “Barrier,” “OCFA” and “Spark Arrester” as follows:
BARRIER. A fence, wall, building wall, or any combination of these that completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool.
OCFA. Orange County Fire Authority, fire authority having jurisdiction.
SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:
1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 28 combustible vegetation.
Chapter 3, Building Planning, is amended as follows:
SECTION R301.2, Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, is amended as follows:
Table R301.2 Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, is amended in its entirety as follows:
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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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Speedd (mph) |
Topographic effectsk |
Weatheringa |
Frost line Depthb |
Termitec |
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Zero |
110 |
No |
D2 or E |
Severe |
12-24" |
Very Heavy |
50 |
No |
04-19-2006 2006-082 |
0 |
64 |
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ELEVATION |
LATITUDE |
WINTER HEATING |
SUMMER COOLING |
ALTITUDE CORRECTION FACTOR |
INDOOR DESIGN TEMPERATURE |
DESIGN TEMPERATURE COOLING |
HEAT TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
390 |
34 |
41 |
85 |
|
70 |
75 |
|
|
COOLING TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE |
WIND VELOCITY HEATING |
WIND VELOCITY COOLING |
COINCIDENT WET BULB |
DAILY RANGE |
WINTER HUMIDITY |
SUMMER HUMIDITY |
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|
7 |
|
|
68 |
22 |
|
11 (50% RH) |
|
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652.
b. The City of Aliso Viejo does not have any Flood Hazards Zones.
Section R308.1, Address Identification, is hereby revised in its entirety as follows:
R308.1. Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches in height with a stroke width of not less than 0.5 inch. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.
Section R309.1, Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, is hereby amended by modifying the exception as follows:
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed unless a sprinkler system is required in accordance with California Fire Code Section 903.2.8.
Section R309.2, One and Two-Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, is hereby amended by modifying the exception as follows:
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions or alterations to existing buildings that are not already provided with an automatic sprinkler system unless a sprinkler system is required in accordance with California Fire Code Section 903.2.8.
Section R309.3.6.2.2, Calculation Procedure, is hereby revised in its entirety as follows:
R309.3.6.2.2. Calculation Procedure. Determination of the required size for water distribution piping shall be in accordance with the following procedure and California Fire Code Section 903.3.5.3.
Section R317.5.1, Fire Sprinklers, Attached Garages, and Carports With Habitable Space Above, is hereby amended by modifying the exception to read as follows:
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing carports and/or garages that do not have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed unless a sprinkler system is required in accordance with California Fire Code Section 903.2.8.
Chapter 9, Roof Assemblies, is amended as follows:
Section R902.1, Roof Assemblies, is amended by revising it to allow only class A or B roofs as follows:
R902.1. Roofing Assemblies. 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 areas designated by this section. Classes A or B roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.
Exceptions:
1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposed concrete roof deck.
2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible decks.
Section R902.1.2 is amended in its entirety by revising it to require a minimum Class B roof as follows:
R902.1.2. Roof Coverings In All Other Areas Other Than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Area. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fireretardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
Section R902.2, Fire-Retardant-Treated Shingles and Shakes, first paragraph is amended by revising it to allow only Class A or B treated wood roofs as follows:
R902.2. Fire-Retardant-Treated Shingles and Shakes. Fire-retardant-treated wood shakes and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC Standard 15-3 or 15-4 which are impregnated by the full-cell vacuum-pressure process with fire-retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC Standard 15-2 for use on Class A or B roofs.
Chapter 10, Chimneys and Fireplaces, is amended as follows:
Section R1001.14, Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or Similar Devices, is hereby added as follows:
R1001.14. Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or Similar Devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.
Section R1001.14.1, Gas-Fueled Devices, is hereby added as follows:
R1001.14.1. Gas-Fueled Devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department, and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester in accordance with Section R1003.9.2.
Section R1001.14.2, Devices Using Wood or Fuels Other Than Natural Gas or Liquefied-Petroleum Gas, is hereby added as follows:
R1001.14.2. Devices Using Wood or Fuels Other Than Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum Gas. Fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with Section R1001. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks. The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 15 feet of combustible structures, unless within a permanent or portable fireplace.
Section R1001.14.3, Where Prohibited, is hereby added as follows:
R1001.14.3. Where Prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone. Wood and other solid fuel burning fires in devices other than permanent fireplaces are not allowed within Wildfire Risk Areas (WRA) and adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or FHSZ, unless determined by the fire code official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.
[Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.130 Amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
Chapter 6, Fire Protection Requirements, is amended as follows:
Section 602.4, Fuel Modification Plans, is hereby added as follows:
602.4. Fuel Modification Plans. Fuel modification plans shall be reviewed and approved by OCFA for all new buildings to be built or installed in a wildfire risk area. Plans shall meet the criteria set forth in OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for new Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”
[Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.135 Appendices.
Appendix A is not adopted.
Appendix B is not adopted.
Appendix C is not adopted.
Appendix D is not adopted.
Appendix E is deleted in its entirety.
Appendix F is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Appendix G is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Appendix H is not adopted.
Appendix I is not adopted. [Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
13.02.140 Building deposits.
As a part of any application for, and prior to the issuance of, any building permit such as where damage may occur to public property, the applicant, if required, shall post a cash deposit in an amount established to cover the city’s cost of opening and closing of the necessary files, administration of the permit status, and code enforcement, if necessary. The current deposit amount established for an encroachment permit is $3,000.
A. Any remaining portion of the deposit required by this section shall be returned to the applicant, without interest, upon completion of the work for which the building permit was issued, or upon the request of the applicant if the building permit application is withdrawn prior to commencement of work.
B. The deposit required by this section shall be forfeited entirely, and retained by the city as a penalty, if the applicant fails to comply with any provision of this code as it applies to the work for which the building permit was issued or if the applicant fails to request a refund of the deposit within 30 days of either expiration of the building permit or completion of the work for which the building permit was issued.
C. Nothing in this section shall preclude the city from initiating any enforcement or legal action for violation of any provision of this code.
D. For purposes of this section, “completion of the work” shall mean final inspection approval or issuance of a certificate of occupancy, as applicable. [Ord. 2025-246 § 4 (Exh. A)].
Cross-references: nuisances, AVMC 8.24.010; construction and guard offices in residential districts, AVMC 15.14.170; temporary construction yards and offices in nonresidential districts, AVMC 15.22.170.