Chapter 14.22
HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE

Sections:

14.22.010    Title.

14.22.020    Authority having jurisdiction.

14.22.030    Purpose.

14.22.040    Adoption by reference.

14.22.010 Title.

This chapter shall be known and cited as the “Folsom Historical Building Code.” (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1137 § 2, 2010)

14.22.020 Authority having jurisdiction.

The chief building official of the city is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Folsom Historical Building Code. The chief building official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of all the provisions of Folsom Historical Building Code and the other referenced technical codes. (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1137 § 2, 2010)

14.22.030 Purpose.

The purpose of the Folsom Historical Building Code is to provide building regulations for the rehabilitation, preservation, restoration (including related reconstruction), or relocation of buildings or structures designated as historic buildings. Such building regulations are intended to facilitate, by means of alternative solutions, the restoration of change of occupancy so as to preserve their original or restored architectural elements and features, to encourage energy conservation, disabled access and a cost-effective approach to preservation, and to provide for the safety of the building occupants. Such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1137 § 2, 2010)

14.22.040 Adoption by reference.

The California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition, published as Part 8, Title 24, C.C.R., is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide technical requirements and the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Folsom construction codes. One copy of the Folsom Historical Building Code and any amendments thereto shall be kept on file in the community development department and shall be available for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1137 § 2, 2010)