Chapter 14.04
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE*
Sections:
14.04.020 Amendments to the code.
14.04.030 Adoption of subsequent supplements, revisions and amendments.
14.04.050 Adoption of 2025 Accumulative Supplement.
* Statutory Authority. This code is adopted pursuant to California Government Code § 50022.1 et seq. The provisions of the California Building Code and other applicable codes are adopted by reference under the California Health and Safety Code § 17922, which establishes the statewide application of building codes and housing construction regulations.
14.04.010 Adoption.
A. Adoption of the California Building Code. The 2025 California Building Code, based on the 2024 International Building Code and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission as Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (hereinafter referred to as the “code”), is hereby adopted by reference by the city of Dinuba, except as specifically repealed or amended, pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Sections 50022.1 through 50022.8, inclusive.
B. Scope and Purpose. The 2025 California Building Standards Code (hereinafter referred to as the “building code”) establishes the building regulations for the city of Dinuba. Together with the adopted appendices and the amendments set forth in this chapter, this code regulates the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings, and structures within the city. It sets standards for utilities, facilities, and other physical conditions necessary to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary, and suitable for occupancy and use. It also provides for the condemnation and demolition of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy, as well as for the issuance of permits and the collection of permit fees.
C. Portions of the California Building Code Not Adopted. Except as expressly adopted herein, the appendices to the 2025 California Building Code are not approved, adopted, or incorporated by reference in this chapter and shall not be considered part of this chapter or of the building code of the city of Dinuba. The following appendices are adopted and made part of this chapter:
1. Appendix H, Signs.
2. Appendix I, Patio Covers.
3. Appendix J, Grading. (Ord. 2025-04 § 2, 2025; Ord. 2017-06 § 1, 2017: Ord. 2014-01 § 1, 2014: Ord. 2011-01 § 2, 2011: Ord. 2007-11 (part), 2007: Ord. 2004-5 (part), 2004: Ord. 98-10 § 1, 1998; Ord. 592 § 1, 1978: Ord. 539 § 1, 1975: Ord. 468 § 1, 1971)
14.04.020 Amendments to the code.
A. Amending CBC Section 105.1.
105.1 Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
(1) No permit shall be issued for the improvement of, or the construction, installation or placement of any building or structure on any lot or parcel of land resulting from a subdivision of land contrary to the provisions of Ordinance No. 424 of the city of Dinuba.
(2) No permit shall be issued in connection with any building or structure erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted, moved or maintained, or for the use of land in a manner contrary to the provisions of Ordinance No. 376.
B. Amending CBC Section 105.2.
105.2 Work exempt from a permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
1. One-story detached accessory structures and portable structures used as tool or storage sheds, playhouses, or other similar uses, accessory to single-family dwellings if less than one hundred twenty square feet in gross floor area. Exempt structures must comply with the front, side, and rear setback requirements, lot coverage limits, maximum height restrictions, and minimum clearances from the main residence and other structures. Unpermitted accessory structures shall not include electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems that would otherwise require a permit. Land or sea cargo containers do not qualify as residential accessory structures.
2. Residential retaining walls not exceeding four feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
3. Residential decks, platforms, on-site paths, and driveways that do not exceed (18") eighteen inches above natural grade, are not part of an accessible route, do not serve as a required landing at a door, and comply with applicable lot coverage, front, side, and rear setback requirements.
4. Residential painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets and countertops, other than kitchen countertops having electrical receptacle spacing requirements.
C. Amending CBC Section 105.3.2.
105.3.2 Expiration of Plan Review.
Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days from the date of approval shall expire. Plans and supporting documents submitted for review may then be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official. Upon written request submitted prior to expiration, the building official may grant a single extension not exceeding 180 days, provided the applicant demonstrates that circumstances beyond their control prevented timely action. If a permit has not been obtained after the initial extension, the building official may grant additional extensions of up to 90 days. Each request must be submitted in writing before the current expiration date and will require payment of a fee established by resolution of the City Council. No further extensions shall be granted if a new code cycle has been adopted or if the scope of the project has been modified.
Exception: When a project has been approved by the City but is pending approval from an outside agency at the time of expiration, written requests for extensions shall not be required.
D. Amending CBC Section 105.5.
105.5 Expiration of Permits.
Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire and become null and void if the project authorized by such permit has not received approval for at least one of the required inspections identified in Section 110.3 of the 2025 California Building Code within 180 days of issuance. The building official may grant a one-time extension of 180 days if the applicant submits a written request prior to the permit expiration and the project has not changed in scope. Additional 180-day extensions may be granted if the request is submitted in writing before the expiration date, the project has not changed in scope, at least one required inspection has been approved, and the applicant pays a fee as established by resolution of the City Council, provided a new code has not been adopted. If a permit expires, work may not commence or recommence until a new permit is obtained, and all applicable fees are paid as if for a new project. This section applies to all existing projects and shall be enforced under the conditions set forth herein.
E. Amending CBC Section 109.4.
109.4 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance.
Any person who begins work on a building, structure, or electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system before obtaining the required permits shall be subject to an investigation fee, in addition to the required permit fee. This fee shall be collected regardless of whether a permit is subsequently issued. The initial investigation fee shall equal the amount of the adopted permit fee. For repeat violations by the same permittee, progressive penalties shall apply. A second violation shall result in an investigation fee equal to three times the permit fee. A third violation shall result in an investigation fee equal to four times the permit fee. A fourth violation shall result in an investigation fee equal to five times the permit fee, with subsequent violations increasing progressively up to a maximum of ten times the permit fee. Payment of an investigation fee does not relieve the applicant of the obligation to comply with all other provisions of this code or the technical codes, nor does it exempt the applicant from any other penalties prescribed by law.
F. Amending CBC Section 109.6.
109.6 Refunds.
The Building Official may authorize refunds in accordance with this section and any additional administrative procedures adopted by the City. A refund of up to 80 percent of the permit fee may be issued under the following conditions:
1. No work has commenced and no inspections have been requested under the permit.
2. The permit is canceled prior to the commencement of work.
3. A written refund request is submitted by the original permittee to the Building Official.
Exceptions:
Plan review fees are non-refundable once plan check has commenced.
Requests submitted more than 180 days after payment of the permit fee are ineligible for a refund.
G. Amending CBC Section 1705.3.
1705.3 Concrete construction. The special inspections and verifications for concrete construction shall be as required by this section and Table 1705.3.
Exception: Special inspections shall not be required for:
1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f’c, no greater than 2,500 pound per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa).
(Ord. 2025-04 § 2, 2025; Ord. 2007-11 (part), 2007: Ord. 2004-5 (part), 2004: Ord. 98-10 § 1, 1998; Ord. 468 § 2, 1971)
14.04.030 Adoption of subsequent supplements, revisions and amendments.
All supplements, revisions and amendments to the California Building Code that are subsequently approved and adopted by the state of California are adopted and incorporated as part of this code. (Ord. 2025-04 § 2, 2025; Ord. 2007-11 (part), 2007: Ord. 2004-5 (part), 2004: Ord. 592 § 2, 1978. Formerly 14.04.045)
14.04.040 Copies on file.
A copy of the California Building Code is available in the office of the city clerk for public use and examination. (Ord. 2025-04 § 2, 2025; Ord. 2007-11 (part), 2007: Ord. 2004-5 (part), 2004: Ord. 539 § 2, 1975)
14.04.050 Adoption of 2025 Accumulative Supplement.
The city of Dinuba adopts the 2025 Accumulative Supplement to the California Building Code, California Building Code Standards, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, and the California Fire Code, as approved by the California Building Standards Commission. These supplements are hereby incorporated into this code and are enforceable as part of the city’s building regulations. (Ord. 2025-04 § 2, 2025; Ord. 2007-11 (part), 2007: Ord. 2004-5 (part), 2004: Ord. 592 § 2, 1978. Formerly 14.04.055)