HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Ordinance 2336 - Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code and Amending TtilesORDINANCE NO. 2336
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND
AMENDING TITLES 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), 5 (BUSINESS LICENSE
REGULATIONS), 17 (FIRE PROTECTION), AND 18 (BUILDING CODES AND
REGULATIONS) TO REFLECT LOCAL AMENDMENTS.
WHEREAS, the State of California, through the California Building Standards Commission
(CBSC), has adopted the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of
the California Code of Regulations), including all parts thereof, which will become effective
statewide on January 1, 2026;
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Code is updated triennially, and the 2025
edition will go into effect statewide on January 1, 2026, requiring municipalities to update their
local codes to remain in compliance with state law;
WHEREAS, under the California Building Standards Law (Health & Safety Code § 18901 et
seq.) and the State Housing Law (Health & Safety Code § 17958), all cities and counties are
required to adopt and enforce the state building standards within their jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, the City is required to adopt the 2025 Title 24 codes (also sometimes called the
2025 California Building Standards Code) by ordinance, including any state -mandated
updates and amendments to parts of Title 24;
WHEREAS, the City desires to maintain consistency with the state standards for the
promotion of public health; safety, welfare, accessibility, environmental protection, energy
efficiency, fire safety, seismic safety and durability of buildings;
WHEREAS, local conditions in the City (including climatic, geological and topographical
conditions) warrant certain local amendments or modifications to the state code in order to
ensure that such standards are reasonably adapted to local needs while not being less
protective than the state minimum;
WHEREAS, recent legislative changes (e.g., applicable to modifications of residential building
standards under AB 130 (2025) impose constraints on local amendments to state building
standards, and require express findings under certain exceptions including:
1. The changes or modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or
modifications that were previously filed by the governing body of the city or county
and were in effect as of September 30, 2025;
2. The changes or modifications are necessary as emergency standards to protect
health and safety; or
3. The changes or modifications are necessary to implement a local code amendment
that is adopted to align with a general plan approved on or before June 10, 2025,
and that permits mixed -fuel residential construction consistent with federal law
while also incentivizing all -electric construction as part of an adopted greenhouse
gas emissions reduction strategy.
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4. The changes are related to Home Hardening and wildfire resistance and proposed
by a local fire prevention district pursuant to Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section
13869.7.
5. The changes or modifications are related to administrative practices pursuant to
HSC 18942 and intended to result in
a. Time reduction for permit issue.
b. Alterations to post -entitlement fee schedules.
c. Modernization or adaption of new permitting platforms and software to ease,
streamline, and reduce the time required for permit approvals.
WHEREAS, the City has conducted appropriate public notice and held a public hearing on
the proposed ordinance in accordance with applicable law, including the Health & Safety
Code, Government Code, and the procedures required by the California Building Standards
Commission;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adoption of local amendments to the 2025 California
Building Standards Code is reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare of the community. In particular, the amendments respond to local climatic conditions
(including high winds, extreme heat, and seasonal rainfall that increase fire spread, flooding,
and structural risks), geologic conditions (including seismic activity, ground shaking, and
liquefaction hazards requiring enhanced structural design), and topographical conditions
(including wildland-urban interface areas, hillside terrain, and flood -prone zones that elevate
risks of fire, landslides, and drainage impacts). These local conditions warrant more stringent
standards to reduce the likelihood of structural failure, fire spread, or other hazards, thereby
ensuring that buildings and structures within the City are designed and maintained to provide
a greater level of safety for occupants, first responders, and the public at large;
WHEREAS, this Ordinance includes the reenactment of modifications that were originally
enacted prior to September 30, 2025 and any associated findings supporting their initial
enactment and accounting for the entirety of the administrative record;
WHEREAS, newer electrical code requirements for dedicated circuitry, together with evolving
product manufacturer safety standards, and newer code provisions for Arc -Fault and Ground -
Fault protection (AFCI and GFCI), align with the State of California's electrification goals and
the City of Campbell's General Plan;
WHEREAS, Campbell experiences sustained seasonal temperatures above 82°F, with
periodic extreme heat events exceeding 100°F, necessitating the increased use and
installation of HVAC systems that place higher demands on existing electrical infrastructure;
WHEREAS, the State of California continues to experience catastrophic wildfire events,
worsened by climate change and prolonged drought, which have resulted in the loss of lives,
homes, and access to affordable homeowners' insurance;
WHEREAS, homeowners increasingly seek to add electrical circuitry for.solar photovoltaic
(PV) systems, electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), and energy storage systems (ESS),
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in alignment with the greenhouse gas policies of the City's General Plan, which was adopted
on April 18, 2023;
WHEREAS, the majority of Campbell's housing stock was constructed prior to modern
electrical and HVAC standards, leading to widespread use of outdated and undersized
electrical panels incompatible, with current electrical demands and safety requirements;
WHEREAS, historically, main electrical panels were sized by load rather than by wire and
breaker fill capacity, and electrical inspectors have regularly observed violations of California
Electrical Code Section 314.16 in existing main panels, thereby creating potential fire and
safety compromises;
WHEREAS, any permit to add additional wiring, breakers, or devices into an existing electric
panel is required to submit a wire fill calculation per CA Electrical Code Article 314 and
accepting that few applicants can correctly produce the calculation will have an option to
simply increase the size of the main panel to 200amp, thereby providing room for the
additional wires, dedicated breakers, ground fault and arc fault protections and future
expansion of the electrical system;
WHEREAS, any permit involving the addition of wiring, breakers, or devices to an existing
electrical panel is required to include a wire fill calculation in accordance with California
Electrical Code Article 314;
WHEREAS, recognizing that few applicants are able to accurately prepare this calculation,
applicants may instead elect to upgrade the main electrical panel to a 200-amp capacity,
providing sufficient space for additional wiring, dedicated breakers, ground -fault and arc -fault
protection, and future system expansion;
WHEREAS, overloading of electrical panels due to added HVAC units, Ground Fault and Arc
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCl/AFCI) requirements, electric vehicle chargers, and solar
photovoltaic systems presents a significant fire risk and hazard to public safety;
WHEREAS, the California Electrical Code sets strict limits on wire -fill and breaker
configurations in electrical panels, and most residential applicants lack the technical expertise
to complete code -compliant calculations, increasing the risk of unsafe installations;
WHEREAS, the City's proposed Title 18, Chapter 18.16 amendment will streamline permit
review and improve safety outcomes by allowing specified electrical upgrades without
requiring wire -fill calculations when certain thresholds and safeguards are met;
WHEREAS, Campbell is not currently located in a State Responsibility Area (SRA) or
designated as a high -fire severity zone, and thus is not required to adopt the WUI Code, yet
voluntary adoption of WUI standards supports proactive home hardening, resilience, and fire
insurance retention;
WHEREAS, the proposed Title 18, Chapter 18.03 amendment enables residents and
developers to utilize the WUI Code as a reference guide for voluntary fire protection upgrades,
thereby promoting community resilience and potentially reducing long-term disaster recovery
costs;
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WHEREAS, a study by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) found that every $1
invested in implementing wildfire resilience measures can yield up to $8 in avoided losses,
demonstrating the cost-effectiveness of proactive home hardening;
WHEREAS, the proposed Ordinance includes findings that demonstrate the necessity of the
local amendments due to local climatic conditions, such as heat, fire risk, and building
electrification trends, and will be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission
for validation;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are not anticipated to significantly increase
construction costs and instead aim to clarify administrative policy, improve public safety,
streamline permitting, and ensure long-term code compliance;
WHEREAS, the City has made the required, findings for any proposed local amendments to
the 2025 code, as reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or
topographical conditions (or other categories permitted by law), and these findings are on the
record; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards
Code (with the specified local amendments) is in the public interest and will serve to protect
the public health, safety, welfare, property, environment and accessibility of persons with
disabilities within the City.
After careful consideration of all evidence presented and a full review of the administrative
record, the City Council of the City of Campbell hereby ordains as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 1.01.010 (Adoption —Incorporated codes) of Title 1 (General Provisions)
of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety as follows with
underlining (underlining) indicating new text:
1.01.010 Adoption —Incorporated codes.
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 50022.1 through 50022.8 and 50022.10, the City Council may adopt by
reference, in whole or in part, any code, standard, or set of regulations published by the federal government, the State
of California, or a nationally recognized organization. Such codes, together with any volumes, appendices, supplements,
errata, amendments, successor provisions, or other ancillary materials identified in the adopting ordinance, shall become
part of this Code upon adoption, except as deleted, modified, or amended by the provisions of the "Campbell Municipal
Code, Revised".
From and after the effective date of the ordinances codified in this section, the "Campbell Municipal Code,
Revised," shall constitute the current penal and regulatory ordinances of the City of Campbell.
SECTION 2. Section 1.08.040 (Persons authorized to issue citations) of Title 1 (General
Provisions) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with
underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (StFiL�r keauty) indicating deleted text:
1.08.040 Persons authorized to issue citations.
Persons authorized to issue citations: The chief of police or any police officer, the chief of the fire department, the
Building Official, the city building inspector, the city engineer, or any person designated by the city manager as an
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enforcement officer of the city may make arrests and issue citations for violation of the municipal code, revised, or
ordinances of the city, as provided in this chapter.
SECTION 3. Section 5.01,140 (Safety inspection required.) is hereby added to Title 5
(Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code of the Campbell
Municipal Code as set forth below with underlining (underlining) indicating new text.
5.01.140 Safety inspection required.
A safety inspection by the Building Division shall be required to review ingress/egress, life safety, and accessibility
conditions when any one of the following occur:
A. A complete, 100%, change of ownership;
B. A change in occupancy type; or
C. A change in the type of business.
SECTION 4. Title 17 (Fire Protection) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows with underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (stpik is
indicating deleted text.
Title 17
FIRE PROTECTION
Chapter 17.04 INZERA.14T PA141 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
17.04.010 Adoption of the 20252.2 California Fire Code 2-Rd- '^F^FRatin a' C°F^ C
That certain code known as the 202524 California Fire Code and- al -se +c^„ ',+^.. +:^, ' P: r^ :, along
with appendix Chapters B, C, D, and P 9 and the whole thereof are adopted by the city for the purpose of prescribing
regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, save and except such portions as
are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by this chapter, of which one copy has been filed for use and examination
by the public in the office of the city building official and the city fire chief and the same adopted and incorporated as
fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the
provision thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the city.
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17.04.060 Amendments to the the. California Fire Code.
The following sections of the 2025-24 International California Fire Code are amended to read as follows:
SECTION 105 PERMITS
Chapter 1, Division II
ADMINISTRATION
TABLE 105.5.9
PERMITAMOUNTS FOR COMPRESSED GASES
TYPE OF GAS
AMOUNT
(cubic feet at NTP)
Carbon dioxide used in carbon dioxide enrichment
s sy tems
875 (1001b)
Carbon dioxide used in insulated liquid carbon dioxide
875 (100 Ib)
beverage dispensing applications
Corrosive
200
Flammable (except cryogenic fluids and liquefied
200
petroleum gases)
Highly toxic
Any Amount
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Moderately toxic
Any Amount
Other Health Hazard Materials
Anv Amount
Inert and simple asphyxiant
6,000
Oxidizing (including oxygen)
504
Pyrophoric
An Amount
Toxic
Anv Amount
TABLE 105.5.22 640
PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TYPE OF MATERIAL
AMOUNT
Combustible liquids
See Section 105.56.1846
Corrosive materials
Gases
'See Section 105.56.98
Liquids
55 gallons
Solids
500 pounds
Explosive materials
See Section 105.56.1644
Flammable materials
Gases
See Section 105.56.99
Liquids
See Section 105.56.1846
Solids
100 pounds
Highly toxic materials
Gases
See Section 105.56.98
Liquids
Any Amount
Solids
Any Amount
Moderately toxic materials
Gases
See Section 105.56.99
Other health hazard materials
Gases
See Section 105.56.99
Liquids
55 gallons
Solids
500 pounds
Oxidizing materials
Gases
See Section 105.56.99
Liquids
Class 4
Any Amount
Class 3
1 gallon'
Class 2
10 gallons
Class 1
55 gallons
Solids
Class 4
Any Amount
Class 3
10 poundsb
Class 2
100 pounds
Class 1
500 pounds
Organic peroxides
Liquids
Class I
Any Amount
Class II
Any Amount
Class III
1 gallon
Class IV
2 gallons
Class V
No Permit Required
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Solids
Class I
Any Amount
Class II
Any Amount
Class III
10 pounds
Class IV
20 pounds
Class V
No Permit Required
Pyrophoric materials
Gases
Any Amount
Liquids
Any Amount
Solids
Any Amount
Toxic materials
Gases
See Section 105.56.99
Liquids
10 gallons
Solids
100 pounds
Unstable (reactive) materials
Liquids
Class 4
Any Amount
Class 3
Any Amount
Class 2
5 gallons
Class 1
10 gallons
Solids
Class 4
Any Amount
Class 3
Any Amount
Class 2
50 pounds
Class 1
100 pounds
Water -reactive materials
Liquids
Class 3
Any Amount
Class 2
5 gallons
Class 1
55 gallons
Solids
Class 3
Any Amount
Class 2
50 pounds
Class 1
500 pounds
For SI: 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 pound = 0.454 kg.
20 gallons when Table 5003.1.1(1) Note k applies and hazard identification signs in accordance with
Section 5003.5 are provided for quantities of 22,L9 gallons or less.
b. 200 pounds when Table 5003.1.1(1) Note k applies and hazard identification signs in accordance with
Section 5003.5 are provided for quantities of 2202-W pounds or less.
105.56.60U Day care facility. A fire clearance n OpeFatienal permit is required to operate a business as a day care
facility for more than 6 people, even when no operational permit is required.
105.56.615-31nstitutional. An operational permit is required to operate any health facility as defined in Section 1250 of
the California Health and Safety Code, with an occupant load of more than six (6) persons, or to operated any jail or
facility where personal liberties of the occupants are restrained.
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105.562 Residential Care Facility. An -operational permit is required to operate any residential care or service facility for
the chronically ill or for the elerly, as described in the California Building Code, accommodating more than six (6)
persons.
R Shall be, but is net limited- te - hespitals, ehildreR'S heme, heme P-.r fer insane er mentally FetaFded
ilap faGiiity of any eapaeity.
105.6..34 Compressed gases. A construction permit is required to install any piped distribution system for compressed
gases, or to install a non-flammable medical gas manifold system. A construction permit is required to install, repair
damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close or substantially modify a compressed gas system.
Exceptions:
1. Routine maintenance.
2. For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for permit shall be made within
two working days of commencement of work.
The permit applicant shall apply for approval to close storage, use or handling facilities at least 30 days prior to the
termination of the storage, use or handling of compressed or liquefied gases. Such application shall include any change
or alteration of the facility closure plan. This 30-day period may be waived by the chief if there are special circumstances
requiring such waiver.
105.6-7.45 Cryogenic fluids. A construction permit is required for installation of or alteration to cryogenic fluid storage
systems where the system capacity exceeds the amounts listed in Table 105.56.11. Maintenance performed in
accordance with this code is not considered an alteration and does not require a construction permit.
SECTION 1093G7 INSPECTIONS
109-7.5 Final inspection. No final inspection as to all or any portion of a development shall be deemed completed until
the installation of the required fire protection facilities and access ways have been completed and approved. No final
certificate of occupancy may be granted until the Fire Department issues notice of final clearance of such fire protection
facilities and access ways to the Building Department.
SECTION 112-3 BOARD OF APPEALS
112499.1 Appeals. Appeals shall be in accordance with Section 17.80.010 of the Campbell Municipal Code.
SECTION 1131W VIOLATIONS
Section 1131-19.4 is amended to read:
1133-8.4 Violation penalties. See Section 17.70.010 of the Campbell Municipal Code. (Note: 17.70.010 refers to Article
3 of the Uniform Fire Code. Ord. 1693 § 10, 1988)
SECTION 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
CORROSIVE LIQUID. Corrosive liquid is
1. any liquid which, when in contact with living tissue, will cause destruction or irreversible alteration of
such tissue by chemical action; or
2. any liquid having a pH of 2 or less or 12.5 or more; or
3. any liquid classified as corrosive by the U.S. Department of Transportation; or-affd
4. any material exhibiting the characteristics of corrosivity in accordance with Title 22, California Code of
Regulations § 66261.22.
LARGE-SCALE FIRE TESTING. Testing a representative energy storage system that induces a significant fire into the
device under test and evaluates whether the fire will spread to adjacent energy storage system units, surrounding
equipment, or through an adjacent fire -resistance -rated barrier.
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MINIMUM THRESHOLD QUANTITY. Minimum threshold quantity is the aggregate of highly toxic, toxic or moderately
toxic gases in a control area which, due to the minimum aggregate quantities, need only comply with the requirements
set forth in Section 6004.1
MODERATELY TOXIC GAS. A chemical or substance that has a median lethal concentration (LC50) in air more than 2000
parts per million but not more than 75005= parts per million by volume of gas or vapor, when administered by
continuous inhalation for an hour, or less if death occurs within one hour, to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300
grams each.
GTv�HEALTH HAZARD — OTHER.""",: Az+s Aa hazardous material which affects target organs of the body,
including but not limited to, those materials which produce liver damage, kidney damage, damage to the nervous
system, act on the blood to decrease hemoglobin function, deprive the body tissue of oxygen or affect reproductive
capabilities, including mutations (chromosomal damage), sensitizers or teratogens (effect on fetuses).
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. Secondary containment is that level of containment that is external to and separate from
primary containment and is capable of safely and securely containing the material, without discharge, for a period of
time reasonably necessary to ensure detection and remedy of the primary containment failure.
SPILL CONTROL. That level of containment that is external to and separate from the primary containment and is capable
of safely and securely containing the contents of the largest container and prevents the materials from spreading to
other parts of the room.
WORKSTATION is a defined space or an independent principal piece of equipment using flammable or unstable (Class 3
or 4 as ranked by NFPA 704) hazardous materials where a specific function, laboratory procedure or research activity
occurs. Approved or listed hazardous materials storage cabinets, flammable liquid storage cabinets or gas cabinets
serving a workstation are included as part of the workstation. A workstation is allowed to contain ventilation
equipment, fire protection devices, electrical devices, and other processing and scientific equipment.
Chapter 3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
SECTION 316 HAZARDS TO FIREFIGHTERS BUILDING STANDARD
316.7 Roof guardrails at interior courts. Roof openings into interior courts that are bounded on all sides by building
walls shall be protected with guardrails. The top of the guardrail shall not be less than 42 inches in height above the
adjacent roof surface that can be walked on. Intermediate rails shall be designed and spaced such that a 12-inch
diameter sphere cannot pass through.
Exception: Where the roof opening is greater than 600 square feet in area.
SECTION 504 ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS
BUILDING STANDARDS
504.5 Access control devices. When access control devices including bars, grates, gates, electric or magnetic locks or
similar devices, which would inhibit rapid fire department emergency access to or within the building are installed, such
devices shall be approved by the fire code official. All electrically powered access control devices shall be provided with
an approved means for deactivation or unlocking from a single location or otherwise approved by the fire code official.
Access control devices must-#aI4 also comply with Chapter 10 Means of Egress.
SECTION 505 PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. T#e
shall be ^ ided with ^ ed- a3d—d—.tars L,aentifirat7.,.. 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 6 inches (102153 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of % inch (12.7 mm).
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 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.
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The following is a guideline for adequate address number dimensions:
1. The number posted up to 49 feet from the public street shall be of one solid color which is contrasting to
the background and be at least six (6) inches high with a half (%) inch stroke.
2. The number posted from 50 to 100 feet from the public street shall be of one solid color which is
contrasting to the background and be at least six (6) inches high with a one (1) inch stroke.
3. The number posted over 100 to 199 feet from the public street shall be of one solid color which is
contrasting to the background and be at least ten (10) inches high with a one and a half (1%) inch stroke.
4. The number posted over 200 to 299 feet from the public street shall be of one solid color which is
contrasting to the background and be at least eighteenmo (180) inches high with a two one and a alf.
(2-1%) inch stroke.
5. The number posted over 300 to 400 feet from the public street shall be of one solid color which is
contrasting to the background and be at least twenty-four te+4 (2410) inches high with a two eee and a
half (2-1%) inch stroke.
SECTION 510 EMERGENCY RESPONDER COMMUNICATION ENHANCEMENT SYSTEMS
BUILDING STANDARDS
510.1 Emergency responder communications enhancement systems ad!G-R:e:W in new buildings. Approved in -
building emergency responder communications enhancement system (ERCES)fa o image for emergency responders
shall be provided within all buildings meeting any one of the following conditions:
1. There are more than 3 stories above grade plane (as defined by the Building Code Section 202);
2. The total building area is 30,000 square feet or more;
3. The total basement area is 5,000 square feet or more;
4. Where required by the fire code official and radio coverage signal strength levels are not consistent with
the minimum levels set forth in Section 510.4.1
Exceptions:
1. Where approved by the fire code official, a wired communication system in accordance with Section
907.2.13.2 shall be permitted to be installed or maintained in lieu of an approved radio coverage system.
2. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed.
3. In facilities where emergency responder communicationsradie coverage is required and such systems,
components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of that
facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency
responder communicationseadie coverage system.
4. Buildings and areas of buildings that have minimum radio coverage signal strength levels of the Silicon
Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (SVRIA) P25 Phase 2 700 MHz Digital Trunked Radio System
within the building in accordance with Section 510.4.1 without the use of an indoor radio coverage
system.
The radio coverage system shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Sections 510.4 through 510.6.4 of this
code and with the applicable provisions of NFPA 12253221, Standard for Emergency Services Communications Standard
in buildiRg URGESv.4.thmn. thip he coverage shall be based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety
communication systems utilized bye€ the jurisdiction, measured at the exterior of the building. The ERCES, where
required, shall be of a type determined by the fire code official and the frequency license holder(s). This section shall
not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems.
510.1.1 Obstruction by new buildings. No obstruction of the public safety system backhaul shall be allowed without an
approved mitigating plan.
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510.3 Permit required. A construction permit, for the installation of, or modification to ef, in -building emergency
responder communications enhancementFadie image systems and related equipment is required as specified in
Section 105.6.54. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not
require a permit. A frequency change made to an existing system is considered to be new construction and will require
a construction permit.
510.4 Technical requirements. Systems, components and equipment required to provide in -building tie emergency
responder communications enhancement Fadie eeveFage system shall be listed in accordance with UL 2524 and shall
comply with the current Emergency Responders Communications Enhancement RadieFage Systems Standard
Details & Specification enforced by the Santa Clara County Fire Department. Systems, components and equipment
required to provide the in -building emergency responder communications enhancement system shall comply
with Sections 510.4.1 through 510.4.2.8.
'510.4.2 System Design. The in -building emergency responder communications enhancement system shall be designed
in accordance with Sections 510.4.2.1 through 510.4.2.8, and NFPA 1225, and the current Emergency Responder
Communications Enhancement Systems Standard Details & Specification enforced by the Santa Clara County Fire
Department.
510.5 Installation requirement. The installation of the in -building emergency responder communications enhancement
r,�.;o age system shall be in accordance with NFPA 1225 34 and the current Emergency Responder Radio
Coverage Systems Standard Details & Specification enforced by the Santa Clara County Fire Department, and Sections
510.5.2 through 510.5.5.
510.5.2 Approval prior to installation. Communications enhancement ArAplifieatien systems capable of operating on
frequencies licensed to any public safety agency by the FCC or other radio licensing authority shall not be installed
without prior coordination and approval of the fire code official and the agency FCC license holder or systems
administrator.
510.5.43Acceptance test procedure. Where an in -building emergency responder communications enhancementrad+e
EeveFage system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have the radio system tested
to verify that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is not less than 95 percent. Final system acceptance will
require ERRCS power level and DAQ testing with agency FCC license holder, systems administrators, or designee.
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SECTION 806 NATURAL DECORATIVE VEGETATION IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS
SECTION 903 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
SECTION 907 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
SECTION 1202 DEFINITIONS
BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY STORAGE.
BATTERY TYPES.
CAPACITOR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM.
CRITICAL CIRCUIT.
EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM.
ENERGY STORAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (ESS).
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTROCHEMICAL.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, MOBILE.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, WALK-IN UNIT.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM CABINET.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM DECOMMISSIONING.
FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEM, STATIONARY.
LARGE-SCALE FIRE TESTING.
PORTABLE GENERATOR.
STANDBY POWER SYSTEM.
SECTION 1207 ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (ESS).
BUILDING STANDARDS
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1207.1.7- Large-scale fire test. Where required elsewhere in Section 1207, large-scale fire testing shall be conducted in
accordance with NFPA 855 as amended, and UL 9540A. The testing shall be conducted or witnessed and reported by an
approved testing laboratory and show that a fire involving one ESS will not propagate to an adjacent ESS, and where
installed within buildings, enclosed areas and walk-in units will be contained within the room, enclosed area or walk-in
unit for a duration equal to the fire -resistance rating of the room separation specified in Section 1207.7.4. The test
report shall be provided to the fire code official for review and approval in accordance with Section 104.29.2.
1207.2.2.1 Ongoing inspection and testing. Systems that monitor and protect the ESS installation shall be inspected and
tested in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the operation and maintenance manual. Inspection and
testing records shall be maintained in the operation and maintenance manual, and made available to the fire code
official upon request.
1207.5.2 Maximum allowable quantities. Fire areas within rooms, areas and walk-in units containing electrochemical
ESS shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantities in Table 1207.5. The allowable number of fire areas, maximum
allowable quantity, and fire -resistance rating of fire -barriers shall comply with Table 1207.5.1.
Exceptions:
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Where approved by the fire code official, rooms, areas and walk-in units containing electrochemical ESS that exceed the
amounts in Table 1207.5 shall be permitted based on a hazardous mitigation analysis in accordance with Section
1207.1.64 and large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.7-.
1. Lead -acid and nickel -cadmium battery systems installed in facilities under the exclusive control of
communications utilities and operating at less than 50 VAC and 60 VDC in accordance with NFPA 76.
2. Dedicated -use buildings in compliance with Section 1207.7.1.
TABLE 1207.5.1
DESIGN AND NUMBER OF ESS FIRE AREAS
STORY
PERCENTAGE OF
NUMBER OF FIRE
FIRE -RESISTANCE
MAXIMUM
AREAS PER STORY
RATING FOR FIRE
ALLOWABLE
BARRIERS IN HOURS
QUANTITY PER FIRE
AREA
Above grade plan
Higher than 9
25
1
3
7-9
50
2
2
6
50
2
2
5
50
2
2
4
75
4
2
3
100
6
2
2
100
6
2
1
100
6
2
Below grade plan
1
100
4
3
2
50
2
3
Lower than 2
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
1207.5.5 Fire suppression systems.. Rooms and areas within buildings and walk-in units containing electrochemical ESS
shall be protected by an automatic fire suppression system designed and installed in accordance with one of the
following:
1. An -a -Automatic sprinkler systems designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 for ESS
units (groups) with a maximum stored enerev capacity of 50 kWh. as described in Section 1207.5.1, shall
be designed with a minimum density of 0.3 gpm/ft2 (1.14 L/min) based over the area of the room ert#e
;iFe-aFeaor 2,500 square -foot (232 m2) design area, whichever is larger, unless a lower density is approved
based on large-scale fire testing in accordance with Section 1207.1.7.
2. Where appFe ed ^ ^ Automatic sprinkler systems designed and installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1 for ESS units (groups) exceeding 50 kWh shall use a density ith SpF4nl(l r "^,-;rd- n-I.,c-ri f:eat;eR
based on large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.7§.
Chapter33
FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
SECTION 3303- ADMINISTRATIVE SAFETY CONTROLS PRE-GAUT-1 OPTS AGAINI-ST. FIRE
3303 -.5 Fire watch. Where required by the fire code official or the site safety plan established in accordance with
Section 3303.1, a fire watch shall be provided for building demolition and for building construction. Fire watch is not
intended to facilitate occupancy during ongoing construction in a new building.
3303.7 ° 304,Q Fire walls. When firewalls are required in combustible construction, the wall construction shall be
completed (with all openings protected) immediately after the building is sufficiently weather -protected at the location
of the wall(s).
SECTION 3307-14 FIRE DEPARTMENT SITE ACCESS AND WATER SUPPLY ACCESS FOR FIRE FIGHTING
3307 34.1 Required access. Approved vehicle access for firefighting shall be provided to all construction or demolition
sites. Vehicle access shall be provided to within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of temporary or permanent fire department
connections. Vehicle access shall be provided by either temporary or permanent roads, capable of supporting vehicle
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loading under all weather conditions. Vehicle access shall be maintained until permanent fire apparatus access roads
are available.
3307.1.2 Stairways Required. Each level above the first story in multi -story buildings that require two exit stairways
shall be provided with at least two usable exit stairways after the floor decking is installed. The stairways shall be
continuous and discharge to grade level. Stairways serving more than two floor levels shall be enclosed (with openings
adequately protected) after exterior walls/windows are in place. Exit stairs in new and in existing, occupied buildings
shall be lighted and maintained clear of debris and construction at all times.
Exception: For multi -story buildings, one of the required exit stairs may be obstructed on not more than two contiguous
floor levels for the purposes of stairway construction (i.e., installation of gypsum board, painting, flooring, etc.).
3307.1.4 Required Means of Egress. All buildings under construction shall have at least one unobstructed means of
egress. All means of egress shall be identified in the written site safety plan as required by Section 3303.1.
3307.6 11.1.1 Fire Department Access Roadways: All construction sites shall be accessible by fire department apparatus
by means of roadways having an all-weather driving service of not less than 20 feet of unobstructed width. The roads
shall have the ability to withstand the live loads of fire apparatus, and have a minimum 13 feet 6 inches of vertical
clearance. Dead end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with approved turnarounds.
When approved by the Fire Code Official, temporary access roadways may be utilized until such time that the
permanent roadways are installed. As a minimum, the roadway shall consist of a compacted sub base and six (6) inches
of road base material (Class 2 aggregate base rock) both compacted to a minimum 95% and sealed. The perimeter
edges of the roadway shall be contained and delineated by curb and gutter or other approved method. The use of
geotextile reinforcing fabric underlayment or soils lime -treatment may be required as determined by the project civil
engineer. Provisions for surface drainage shall also be provided where necessary. The integrity of the roadway shall be
maintained at all times.
SECTION 3313 COMPLETION BEFORE OCCUPANCY
3313 -.1 Completion before occupancy. In buildings where an automatic sprinkler system is required by this code or
the California Building Code, it shall be unlawful to occupy any portion of a building or structure until the automatic
sprinkler system installation has been tested and approved.
In new buildings of combustible construction, where automatic fire sprinkler systems are required to be installed, the
system shall be placed in service as soon as possible. Immediately upon the completion of sprinkler pipe installation on
each floor level, the piping shall be hydrostatically tested and inspected. After inspection approval from the fire
department, each floor level of sprinkler piping shall be connected to the system supply riser and placed into service
with all sprinkler heads uncovered. Protective caps may be installed on the active sprinklers during the installation of
drywall, texturing and painting, but shall be removed immediately after this work is complete. For system activation
notification, an exterior, audible waterflow alarm shall be installed and connected to the sprinkler waterflow device
prior to installation of the monitoring system.
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For buildings equipped with fire sprinkler systems that are undergoing alterations, the sprinkler system(s) shall remain
in service at all times except when system modifications are necessary. Fire sprinkler systems undergoing modifications
shall be returned to service at the end of each workday unless otherwise approved by the fire department. The general
contractor or his/her designee shall check the sprinkler control valve(s) at the end of each workday to confirm that the
system has been restored to service.
CHAPTER 41
TEMPORARY HEATING AND COOKING OPERATIONS
4103.1 Portable unvented heaters. Portable unvented fuel -fired heating equipment shall be prohibited in occupancies
in Groups A, B, E, I, R-1, R-2, R2.1, R2.2, R-3, R3.1 and R-4 and ambulatory care'facilities.
Exceptions:
1. . Portable unvented fuel -fired heaters listed in accordance with UL 647 are permitted to be used in one and two-
family dwellings, where operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances in accordance with Section 605.5.2.
4103.1.2.1.1 Prohibited locations. The storage or use of portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances is prohibited in
any of the following locations:
1. Inside of any occupancy where connected to the fuel gas container.
2. Inside of tents, canopies and membrane structures.
3. On exterior balconies, and rooftops.
SECTION 4106 IMMERSION HEATERS
4106.1 Immersion Heaters. All electrical immersion heaters used in dip tanks, sinks, vats and similar operations shall be
provided with approved over -temperature controls and low liquid level electrical disconnects. Manual reset of required
protection devices shall be provided.
Chapter 56
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks are prohibited, including
those fireworks classified as Safe and Sane by the California State Fire Marshal, are prohibited.
Exceptions: The u-se of firesN...LS f.,. fi.-.,..,...L .displays a all.... e d in seetien _9609
1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in section 5604.
2. The use of fireworks for fireworks displays pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnics special
effect in moth pictures, television, theatrical or group entertainment production as allowed in Title 19, Division
1, Chapter 6 Fireworks reprinted in Section 5608 and Health and Safety Code Division 11.
Chapter 57
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
SECTION 5704 STORAGE
5704.2.7.5.8 Overfill prevention. An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.5 shall be
provided to prevent the overfill of all Class I, II and IIIA liquid storage tanks. Storage tanks in refineries, bulk plants or
terminals regulated by Sections 5706.4 or 5706.7 shall have overfill protection in accordance with API 2350.
Exception: Outside aboveground tanks with a capacity of 1320 gallons (5000 L) or less need only comply with Section
5704.2.9.7.5 (Item 1, Sub -item 1.1).
An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.5 shall be provided to prevent the overfilling of
Class IIIB liquid storage tanks connected to fuel -burning equipment inside buildings.
Exception: Outside aboveground tanks with a capacity of 1320 gallons (5000 L) or less need only comply with Section
5704.2.9.7.5 (Item 1, Sub -item 1.1).
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5704.2.7.5.9 Automatic and/or remote filling of tanks. Systems that remotely or automatically fill flammable or
combustible liquid tanks shall be equipped with overfill protection, as approved by the fire code official, that sends an
alarm signal to a constantly attended location and immediately stops the filling of the tank. The alarm signal and
automatic shutoff shall be tested on an annual basis and records of such testing shall be maintained on -site for a period
of five (5) years.
5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above -ground
tanks outside of buildings is prohibited are established as all locations of the city of Campbell, which are residential or
congested commercial areas as determined by the fire code official.
5706.2.4.4 Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above -ground
tanks is prohibited are established as all locations of the city of Campbell, which are residential or congested
commercial areas as determined by the fire code official.
G7072.2 9-te Plan. A site plan -;hall be develeped feF eaeh le-e--atie-A e_.r -;;Pp--;; _;# ;.vhieh me-hile fueling er=GHFS. The site plaR
1 All bUil.diRgS and 54....t.. e
Chapter58
GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
SECTION 5809 MOBILE GASEOUS FUELING OF HYDROGEN -FUELED VEHICLES
5806.2 Limitations. The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited
are established as all locations of the city of Campbell, which are residential or congested commercial areas as
determined by the fire code official.
mobile gaseaus hydFageR fueling eeraws. The site plan shall be iin sufficie-M detail We iinddie-ate; all bUildiRgS, StFWGtb1FeS, let
5209.2.4 Site plan Pop ether thaR emeFgeRCY Feadside seWiee, a site pl@R Shall be developed f9F eaGh leratien atwhich
Chapter60
HIGHLY TOXIC, TOXIC AND MODERATELY TOXIC MATERIALS
SECTION 6001 GENERAL
6001.1 Scope. The storage and use of highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic materials shall comply with this chapter.
Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53.
Exceptions:
1. Display and storage in Group M and storage in Group S occupancies complying with Section 5003.11.
2. Conditions involving pesticides or agricultural products as follows:
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2.1. Application and release of pesticide, agricultural products and materials intended for use in weed
abatement, erosion control, soil amendment or similar applications when applied in accordance with the
manufacturer's instruction and label directions.
2.2. Transportation of pesticides in compliance with the Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Act and
regulations thereunder.
2.3. Storage in dwellings or private garages of pesticides registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency to be utilized in and around the home, garden, pool, spa and patio.
SECTION 6002 DEFINITIONS
6002.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
CONTAINMENT SYSTEM.
CONTAINMENT VESSEL.
EXCESS FLOW VALVE.
HIGHLYTOXIC.
MODERYERLY TOXIC GAS
OZONE -GAS GENERATOR.
PHYSIOLOGICAL WARNING THRESHOLD.
REDUCED FLOW VALVE.
TOXIC.
6004.4.6. Emergency power. Emergency power shall be provided for the following systems in accordance with Section
1203604:
1. Exhaust ventilation system.
2. Treatment system.
3. Gas detection system.
4. Smoke detection system.
6004.4.6.1. Fail-safe systems. Emergency power shall not be required for mechanical exhaust ventilation and treatment
systems where approved fail-safe systems are installed and designed to stop gas flow.
6004.4.7. Automatic fire detection system. An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in rooms or
areas where highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic compressed gases are stored or used. Activation of the detection
system shall sound a local alarm. The fire detection system shall comply with Section 907.
6004.4.8. Gas detection system. A gas detection system complying with Section 916 shall be provided to detect the
presence of gas at or below the PEL or ceiling limit of the gas for which detection is provided.
Exceptions:
1. A gas detection system is not required for toxic and moderately toxic gases when the physiological
warning threshold level for the gas is at a level below the accepted PEL for the gas.
2. A gas detection system is not required for highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic gases where cylinders,
portable tanks, and all non -continuously welded connects are within a gas cabinet or exhausted
enclosures.
6004.4.8.1. Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to an approved location.
6004.4.8.2. Shut off of gas supply. The gas detection system shall automatically close the shut off valve at the source on
gas supply piping and tubing related to the system being monitored for whichever gas is detected..
Exception: Automatic shutdown is not required for highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic compressed gas systems
where all of the following controls are provided:
1. Constantly attended / supervised.
2. Provided with emergency shutoff valves that have ready access.
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APPENDIX D
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
SECTION D103 MINIMUM SPECIFICATION
D103.2 Grade. The maximum grade of a fire department apparatus access road shall not exceed 15-percent, unless
approved by the fire code official.
D103.3 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access roads shall be a_minimum of 30 inside, and
a minimum of 50 outside.
D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) shall be provided with
width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Santa Clara County Fire Department apparatus access and
turnaround standards FigUFe D103 1 as appFeved 1.y the fire ,.,,,I effieffial
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D103.6 Signs. Where required by the Fire Code Official, fire apparatus access roads shall be designated and marked as a
fire lane as set forth in Section 22500.1 of the California Vehicle Code and the Santa Clara County Fire Department A-6
Standard. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18 inches (457 mm) high and have red
letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as
required by Section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2.
Chapter 17.06 ABOVEGROUND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE'
17.06.010-17.06.100 Reserved.
(a) No storage facility shall be abandoned.
(b) Storage facilities which are temporarily out of service, and are intended to be returned to use, must continue to
be monitored and inspected.
(c) Any storage facility which is not being monitored and inspected in accordance with this chapter must be closed or
removed in a manner approved by the city in accordance with Section 17.06.400.
(d) Any person, firm or corporation having an interest, including a leasehold interest, in real property and having
reason to believe that an abandoned storage facility is located upon such property shall make a reasonable effort
to locate such storage facility within six months of the effective date of this chapter.
(e) Whenever an abandoned storage facility is located, a plan for the closing or removing or the upgrading and
permitting of such storage facility shall be filed within ninety days of its discovery. A closure plan shall conform to
the standards specified in Section 17.06.400.
(Ord. 1862 § 6 (Exh. B)(part), 1992).
17.06.120-17.06.190 Reserved.
17.06.200 Short form HMMP-Minimal storage site
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(a) A facility shall qualify as a minimal storage site if the quantity of each hazardous material stored in one or more
storage facilities in an aggregate quantity for the facility is five hundred pounds or less for solids, fifty-five gallons
or less for liquids, or two hundred cubic feet or less at STP for compressed gases.
(b) The applicant for a permit for a facility which qualifies as a minimal storage site may opt to file the short form
hazardous materials management plan. Such plan shall include the following components:
(1) General application information;
(2) A simple line drawing of the facility showing the location of the storage facilities and indicating the hazard
class or classes and physical state of the hazardous materials being stored and whether any of the material
is a waste;
(3) The short form HMMP shall also include a carcinogen identification form which shall indicate the storage of
any quantity of any carcinogen regulated under Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations,
(a) A facility shall qualify as a minimal storage site if the quantity of each hazardous material stored in one or more
storage facilities in an aggregate quantity for the facility is five hundred pounds or less for solids, fifty-five gallons
or less for liquids, or two hundred cubic feet or less at STP for compressed gases.
(b) The applicant for a permit for a facility which qualifies as a minimal storage site may opt to file the short form
hazardous materials management plan. Such plan shall include the following components:
(1) General application information;
(2) A simple line drawing of the facility showing the location of the storage facilities and indicating the hazard
class or classes and physical state of the hazardous materials being stored and whether any of the material
is a waste;
(3) The short form HMMP shall also include a carcinogen identification form which shall indicate the storage of any
quantity of any carcinogen regulated under Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations,
17.06.210-17.06.320 Reserved.
17.06.330 Permit.
Any person, firm or corporation which stores any hazardous material shall obtain and keep current a hazardous
materials storage permit issued pursuant to this chapter. One such permit shall be issued for a single facility.
17.06.340-17.06.390 Reserved.
17.06.400 Additional approvals.
Any person, firm or corporation which stores any hazardous material shall obtain and keep current a hazardous
materials storage permit issued pursuant to this chapter. One such permit shall be issued for a single facility.
17.06.410-17.06.720 Reserved.
Chapter 17.07 RESERVED
Chapter 17.08 RESERVED
Chapter 17.09 RESERVED
Chapter 17.26 RESERVED
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Chapter 17.54 WEED ABATEMENT
17.54.010 Weeds as public nuisance.
(a) No owner, agent, lessee or other person occupying or having charge or control of any building, lot or premises
within the city shall permit weeds to remain upon the premises, or public sidewalks, or streets, or alleys between
the premises and the centerline of any public street or alley.
(b) "Weeds," as used in this chapter, means all weeds growing upon streets, alleys, sidewalks or private property in
the city and includes any of the following:
(1) Weeds which bear or may bear seeds of a downy or wingy nature;
(2) Weeds and indigenous grasses which may attain such large growth as to become, when dry, a
fire menace to adjacent improved property;
(3) Weeds which are otherwise noxious or dangerous;
(4) Poison oak and poison ivy when the conditions of growth are such as to constitute a menace to
the public health;
(5) Accumulations of garden refuse, cuttings and other combustible trash.
(c) Every property owner shall remove or destroy such weeds from his property and in the abutting half of any street
or alley between the lot lines as extended.
(Ord. 888 § [(part), 1973).
17.54.020 Resolution declaring nuisance.
Whenever any such weeds are growing upon any private property or properties or in any street or alley within the
city, the council shall pass a resolution declaring the same to be a public nuisance and order the Community
Development Director, or their designee, per to give notice of the passage of such resolution as herein provided,
stating therein that, unless such nuisance is abated without delay by the destruction or removal of such weeds, the
work of abating such nuisance will be done by the city authorities or agency under contract with the city and the
expense thereof assessed upon the lots and lands from which and/or in the front and rear of which, such weeds shall
have been destroyed or removed. Such resolution shall fix the time and place for hearing any objections to the
proposed destruction or removal of such weeds.
(Ord. 888 § 1(part), 1973).
17.54.030 Form of notice.
The notice provided for in Section 17.54.020 shall be substantially in the following form:
"NOTICE TO DESTROY WEEDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on (month),} da ear pursuant to the provisions of Section
of the Campbell Municipal Code, the City Council passed a resolution declaring that all weeds growing upon
any private property or in any public street or alley, as defined in Section of the Campbell Municipal Code,
constitute a public nuisance, which nuisance must be abated by the destruction or removal thereof.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that property owners shall without delay remove all such weeds from their property,
and the abutting half of the street in front and alleys, if any, behind such property, and between the lot lines thereof as
extended, or such weeds will be destroyed or removed and such nuisance abated by the City authorities, in which case
the cost of such destruction or removal will be assessed upon the lots and lands from which, or from the front or rear of
which, such weeds shall have been destroyed or removed; and such cost will constitute a lien upon such lots or lands
until paid, and will be collected upon the next tax roll upon which general municipal taxes are collected. All property
owners having any objections to the proposed destruction or removal of such weeds are hereby notified to attend a
meeting of said City, to be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, City of Campbell, on (month),
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(day), (year) !9. at _ o'clock P.M., when and where their objections will be heard, and given due
consideration.
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17.54.040 Hearing.
At the time stated in the notice, the council shall hear and consider any and all objections to the proposed
destruction or removal of such weeds and may continue the hearing from time to time. The council, by motion or
resolution, shall allow or overrule any and all objections, if any, after which the council shall thereupon be deemed to
have acquired jurisdiction to proceed and perform the work of destruction and removal of such weeds.
17.54.050 Order to abate nuisance.
The council shall by resolution order the Community Development Director, or their designee, 4e-ehimto abate
such nuisance, or cause the same to be abated, by having the weeds referred to destroyed or removed by cutting,
discing, chemical spraying or any other method as may be determined by the city council; and the Community
Development Director, or their designee, c._e ehief and his deputies, assistants, contracting agents or other
representatives are expressly authorized to enter upon private property for that purpose. Any property owner shall
have the right to destroy or remove such weeds himself or have the same destroyed or removed at his own expense,
provided that such weeds shall have been removed prior to the arrival of the Community Development Director, or
their designee, fi,• �, a ief eF hi& or duly authorized representatives to remove them.
17.54.060 Account and report of cost.
The Community Development Director, or their designee, ,fire r-hief shall keep an account of the cost of abating
such nuisance and embody such account in a report and assessment list to the city council which shall be filed with the
city clerk. Such report shall refer to each separate lot or parcel of land by description sufficient to identify such lot or
parcel, together with the expense proposed to be assessed against each separate lot or parcel of land.
17.54.070 Notice of report.
The city clerk shall post a copy of such report and assessment list on the City bulletin board iR the Main lebb of
th-e-City Hall, and on the bulletin -heard- e f the H,,..,,,.uaFter-s state,,.. A- f the Campbell fiFe dePaAFReAt together with a
notice of the filing thereof and of the time and place when and where it will be submitted to the city council for hearing
and confirmation, notifying property owners that they may appear at such time and place and object to any matter
contained therein. A like notice shall also be published twice in a newspaper of general circulation, published and
circulated within the city. The posting and first publication.of the notice shall be made and completed at least ten days
before the time such report has been submitted to the city council. Such notice, as so posted and published, shall be
substantially in the following form:
"NOTICE OF HEARING ON REPORT AND
ASSESSMENT FOR WEED ABATEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on (month), (day), (year) , i9J the Community
Development Director, or their designee,rirp Chip of the City of Campbell filed with the City Clerk of said City a report
and assessment on abatement of weeds within said City, copies of which are posted on the City bulletin board in the
main lobby of toe -City Hall, and en the bulletin heard efthe u,,adq -.Fter.. c+.,+;,... 4the Campbell FiFe P..paFt. ent
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that (month), (day), (year)eta 49 , at the #eta
(time) specified by the City Council of s veR thiFty e'C'061( P.M., in the Council Chambers of said City, said report
and assessment list will be presented to the City Council of said City for consideration and confirmation, and that any
and all persons interested, having any objections to said report and assessment list, or to any matter or thing contained
therein, may appear at said time and place and be heard.
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Dated this (month), (day), (year) day eff19_
City Clerk of the City of Campbell
17.54.080 Hearing and confirmation.
(a) At the time and place fixed for receiving and considering such report, the city council shall hear the same,
together with any objections which may be raised by any of the property owners liable to be assessed.for the
work of abating such nuisance; and the Community Development Director, or their designee, firp rhipfshall
attend such meeting with his record thereof; and, upon such hearing, the council may make such modifications in
the proposed assessments therefor as it may deem necessary, after which such report and assessment list shall be
confirmed by resolution.
(b) The amount of the cost of abating such nuisance upon, or in the front or rear of, the various lots or parcels of land
respectively referred to in such report, shall constitute special assessments against such respective lots or parcels
of land; and, after thus made and confirmed, shall constitute a lien on such property for the amount of such
assessments until paid.
Chapter 17.70 PENALTY
17.70.010 Penalty.
(a) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any provision, or fail to comply with any mandatory
requirement of this title. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, any entity violating any
provision, or failing to comply with any mandatory requirement of this title is guilty of an infraction, and upon
conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, any person, firm or corporation committing any act made unlawful
pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished
by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars and/or imprisonment of not more than six months, if any of the
following circumstances exists:
(1) The violation was committed a 44 4lywillfully or with knowledge of its illegality;
(2) The violator does not cease or otherwise abate the violation after receiving notice of such violation;
(3) The violator has previously been convicted of violating the same provision of this title within two years of
the currently charged violation;
(4) The provision violated specifies that such violation shall be a misdemeanor; or
(5) The provision violated is part of Article 3 of the Uniform Fire Code,"as incorporated into this title.
(c) Each person, firm or corporation violating any provision, or failing to comply with the mandatory requirements of
this title shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any
violation of any provision of this title is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, firm or corporation,
and shall be punishable as provided in this section.
Chapter 17.80 APPEALS
Whenever the chief disapproves suitability of alternate materials or methods of construction, disapproves a permit
applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of this code do not apply or that the true intent has been
misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the owner or responsible person receiving such notice of disapproval or
noncompliance with this code may appeal the decision of the chief to the board of appeals within ten days of such
notice, in accordance with Chapter 2.37 of this code.
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Nothing in this chapter shall preclude or prevent the fire chief or his authorized representative from immediately and
without notice ordering an operation or use stopped or the evacuation of any premises, building or vehicle or portion
thereof, or the abatement of any activity or condition which has or is a fire, public health or safety hazard, if in the
opinion of the chief or his authorized representative such condition must be remedied, removed, corrected or altered
forthwith and without such notice in order that the public health and safety be protected. In this event, the owner or
responsible person shall have the right to appeal the action taken within ten days of receiving notice of such action, in
accordance with Chapter 2.37 of this code.
SECTION 5. Section 18.01.010 (Adoption —Incorporated codes.) is hereby added to Title 18
(Building Codes and Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code as set forth below with
underlining (underlining) indicating new text.
18.01.010 Adoption —Incorporated codes.
The city council adopts the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, parts 1 through 11. Alterations,
interpretations, amendments, or specific Appendix adoptions are listed under the applicable sub chapters. For the
regulation of construction, alteration, renovating and remodeling of buildings and structures, the issuance of permits
therefore and enforcement thereof.
As assembled by the International Code Council (ICC), as amended by the State of California through the State
Building Standard Regulations (Title 24), hereinafter termed the "California Building Code," and each and all of the
regulations, appendices, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of such California Building Code (one copy of which
code has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the building official) are referred to and are
adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of this
chapter bearing the same numerical sections, designations, titles as appear in the California Building Codes except as
excepted, modified or amended in this chapter. The California Fire Code is adopted through Chapter 17, Fire Protection.
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.8 and 500.22.10 of the California Code Annotated,
there is hereby adopted the "Campbell Municipal Code, Revised" together with those secondary codes as deleted or
modified by provisions of the "Campbell Municipal Code, Revised." Incorporated Codes include:
(a) California Administrative Code, 2025 edition;
.(b) California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, 2025 edition;
(c) California Residential Code, 2025 edition;
u California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 edition;
u California Energy Code, 2025 edition
Lfj California Wildland-Urban Interface Code 2025 edition
JI&I California Plumbing Code, 2025 edition;
California Mechanical Code, 2025 edition;
ffl California Electric Code, 2025 edition;
M California Fire Code, 2025 edition;
(kj. California Existing Building Code, 2025 edition;
u California Historical Building Code, 2025 edition;
W California Referenced Standards, 2025 edition;
ll International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 edition; and
u International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 edition.
Save and except those portions of the preceding codes as are deleted, modified or amended by provisions of the
"Campbell Municipal Code, Revised."
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SECTION 6. Section 18.02.010 (Adoption of the California Administrative Code.) of Chapter
18.02 (California Administrative Code) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows with underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (stFiL ts)
indicating deleted text.
18.02.010 Adoption of the California Administrative Code.
The city council adopts the California Administrative Code 24222025 edition, California Code of Regulations Title
24 Part 1, to establish administrative standards for the proper enforcement of the California Building Codes.
SECTION 7. Chapter 18.03 (WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE) is hereby added to
Title 18 (Building Codes and Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code as set forth below
with underlining (underlining) indicating new text.
Chapter 18.03 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
18.03.010 Adoption of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
The city council adopts the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition (hereinafter "Wildland-Urban Interface
Code) as a reference document to guide voluntary home hardening measures intended to improve structural resistance
to wildfire. Adoption under this section does not establish mandatory code requirements but provides property owners
with recognized standards that may enhance fire safety and support the ability to retain fire insurance coverage.
18.03.020 Portions not adopted.
The following chapters, sections, or provisions of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code are expressly not adopted by
the Citv and shall have no force or effect: No portions not adopted.
18.03.030 Modifications.
The following modifications to the Wildland-Urban Interface Code are hereby enacted. These provisions are
adopted in lieu of, or as amendments to, the corresponding sections of the Code, and shall apply within the City of
Campbell: No modifications adopted.
SECTION 8. Section 18.04.010 (Adoption of the California Building Code) of Chapter 18.04
(Building Code) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with
underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (stFi ts) indicating deleted text.
18.04.010 Adoption of the Into Ratlienal California Building Code.
The city council adopts an InteFnatiena' the California Building Code, 2025 edition, Volumes 1 and 2, (hereinafter
"California Building Code") for the regulation of construction, alteration, renovating and remodeling of buildings and
structures. This adoption includes the modifications, explanations, and amendments set forth in this chapter.
Referenced chapters sections and appendices shall retain the same numerical designations and titles as in the
California Building Code, except as expressly excepted, modified, or amended herein., the Issuance of ^^r^ itS t eF f
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SECTION 9. Section 18.04.020 (Portions not adopted.) of Chapter 18.04 (Building Codes and
Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with
underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (strikeouts) indicating deleted text.
18.04.020 Portions not adopted.
The following chapters, parts or provisions of the California Building Code are not adopted: Appendices A, C, D, E,
F,G,H,I,K,L,M,N,0,and P^ ° r n r c u v i ndnn.
SECTION 10. Section 18.04.030 (Portions modified) of Chapter 18.04 (Building Code) of the
Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with underlining (underlining)
indicating new text and strikeouts (StFiVeaut?) indicating deleted text.
18.04.030 Portions modified.
The following sections are either enacted in modification of the California Building Code, adopted by reference or
are added in place of those sections, parts and/or provisions of the California Building Code which have not been
adopted:
(a) Section 104.9.1 shall read: Materials equipment, and devices shall not be reused unless such elements are in
good working condition and approved by the Building Official.
(b) Chapter 1, ADMINISTRATION, Section 109.6 Refunds. Shall be replaced with the following text:
"The building effleial Fnay autherize FefuRding ef aRy fee paid- y4h*rh ;A;;;r e;reReewsly paid eF
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no
work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with.this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when
an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any
plan reviewing is done.
Staff time to process the refund will be subtracted from the refund.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the
original permit holder not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment."
(c) Section 1905.1.7, ACI 318 Section.14.1.4 shall be replaced with the following:
14.1.4 - Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F.
14.1.4.1- Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural
plain concrete, except as follows:
(a) Left intentionally blank.
(b) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are permitted, provided the
projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing
thickness.
(c) Plain concrete footing supporting walls are permitted, provided the footings have at least two
continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a
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total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross -sectional area of the footing. A minimum
of one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement
shall be provided at corners and intersections.
RATIONALE:
The proposed amendment addresses the problem of poor performance of plain concrete or under -
reinforced concrete footings during a seismic event. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the
Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEACSC) and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force
that investigated the poor performance of plain and under -reinforced concrete footing observed in the 1994
Northridge earthquake.
(d) Section 1705.3 Concrete Construction. Shall be modified to read:
CBC 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 specific
compressive strength, f'c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa).
RATIONALE:
Results from studies after the 1994_Northridge earthquake indicated that a lot of the damages were
attributed to lack of quality control during construction. The proposed amendment improves quality control
during construction and therefore needs to be incorporated into the Code. Revise CBC Section 1705.3
exception No.1 to allow special inspection not to be required for isolated spread footing where the
structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, Pc, no greater than 2,500 psi.
This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during a previous code adoption
cycle.
SECTION 11. Section 18.04.032 (Vehicular gates.) is hereby added to Chapter 18.04
(Building Code) of the Campbell Municipal Code as set forth below with underlining
(underlining) indicating new text.
18.04.032 Vehicular gates.
CBC Section 3110.2 Vehicular gates Intended for automation. Vehicular gates intended for automation shall
be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.
The referenced American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) ASTM F2200 for the safe design, installation, and
use of vehicular gates, establishes by reference, that all gates whether part of a fire apparatus access or egress, or for
general vehicle, or pedestrian passage, having barbed or razor wire, knox boxes, or power actuation, automatic or
manual, color and materials, shall be reviewed for security and safety and permitted with specifications approved by
Fire, Building, and Planning Divisions as well as a compliant design to the provisions of ASTM F2200.
General ASTM F2200 Requirements (specific criteria for the 5 gate styles can be located on the ASTM website):
• Barbed tape and wire by its very design is intended to be a hazardous material upon contact with persons, but
it may become unnecessarily hazardous to persons in the vicinity of a moving gate. If barbed tape is installed
on a gate at eight feet or higher above grade, unintended injury is much less likely to occur.
• All gate designs shall have smooth bottom surfaces and be free of any protrusions that can cut, scrape,
puncture and, in general, iniure a person when the gate is moving. Any exclusions or exceptions to this
requirement are covered under Section 4.8.
• All vehicular gate designs shall be constructed and installed with designs such that the gate cannot fall over
more than 45 degrees from the vertical plane if detached from the gates supporting hardware, to prevent
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injury during service or in case of support failure. These designs can be accomplished by installing support
posts, brackets, cables, chains or other devices that would hold or support the gate should it become detached
from its supporting hardware. This can be accomplished by installing support posts, brackets, cables, chains or
other devices that would hold or support the gate should it become detached from its supporting hardware.
• Gates have been divided into five basic designs of construction: horizontal slide, horizontal swing, vertical lift,
vertical pivot and overhead pivot. These designs are considered to be the most common types being installed
in the U.S. Each specific design shall be constructed and installed to conform to requirements that are unique
to each particular gate type.
• A manual gate latch is not designed for an automated gate. When required, a safe design receiver guide shall
be installed in lieu of a gate latch.
• The bottom edge of any automated gate shall be free of any protrusions other than hardware such as
fasteners, bolts, etc. Such hardware must not proiect greater than %2" and must be smooth on all surfaces, with
no sharp edges, to prevent injuries such as cutting, scraping, or other similar.
The gate design must also include an analysis of structural loads on large or heavy gates, wind loads on solid gates,
the safety of fingers and hands in the rolling tracks, dislodging of rollers from tracks, entrapment, automatic closer with
a crushing potential, locking mechanisms, and emergency access.
SECTION 12. Section 18.04.035 (Construction debris.) of Chapter 18.04 (Building Code) of
the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with underlining
(underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (stFili s) indicating deleted text.
Every building permit application and permit shall be subject to, and contain the following notice:
"NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 11.32 of the Campbell Municipal Code, any dirt or debris generated at a
construction site that is allowed to remain on a public right of way for more than twelve (12) hours may be
removed by the City AT THE EXPENSE OF THE APPLICANT FOR THIS BUILDING PERMIT. FAILURE TO PAY THE
EXPENSE WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF FURTHER BUILDING INSPECTIONS."
SECTION 13. Section 18.04.060 (Small Residential Rooftop Photo Voltaic Energy Systems
Review Process.) is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 14. Chapter 18.08 (Plumbing Code) of Title 18 (Building Codes and Regulations)
of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with underlining
(underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (striL�rrtceGuts indicating deleted text.
Chapter 18.08 PLUMBING CODE
18.08.010 Adoption of the I Ini#erm California Plumbing Code.
The city council adopts the "..California Plumbing Code, 2025 edition, along with the supplemental 2024
International Fuel Gas Code, (hereinafter "California Plumbing Code") for the regulation of installation of plumbing
fixtures and appliances, gas fixtures and appliances and to provide for the issuance of permits thereof and enforcement
of the code whiel; plumbing ing ,.ede ,s s fell ,,.,,.:
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18.08.020 Portions not adopted.
The following chapters, sections, or provisions of the California Plumbing Code are expressly not adopted by the
City and shall have no force or effect: Section 104.5 Fees, Appendices E, F, H, J, K, 0, P, Q, & R.
18.08.030 Modifications.
The following modifications to the California Plumbing Code are hereby enacted. These provisions are adopted in
lieu of, or as amendments to, the corresponding sections of the Code, and shall apply within the City of Campbell: No
modifications adopted.
"The plan Feview fees speeified in thiS sub-seetien aFe sepaFate fees fFeFn the peFFnit fees speeified On this seeti
SECTION 16. Chapter 18.10 (California Existing Building Code) of Title 18 (Building Codes
and Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with
underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (striL�r keeuts) indicating deleted text.
Chapter 18.10 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
18.10.010 Adoption of the California Existing Building Code.
The city council adopts the California Existing Building Code, 2025PAPI edition, California Existing. Building Code,
Part 10, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, (hereinafter "California Existing Building Code") to establish minimum
standards to allow for the effective preservation of existing buildings. All of the provisions of the California Existing
Building Code, 2922 editien, hereiRaftertermed- he 2Q.11feFRia-Ex"stiRg g ildi ,gee" and each and all of the
regulations, provisions and terms of such,
of the publo^ *n the effice of the "midi^^ ^ffi^ial) are referred to and made a part of this chapter, the same as if fully set
forth in this chapter and are adopted as sections of this chapter bearing the same numerical sections, designations,
titles as appear in the California Existing Building Code.
18.10.020 Portions not adopted.
The following chapters, sections, or provisions of the California Existing Building Code are expressly not adopted
by the City and shall have no force or effect: No portions not adopted.
18.10.030 Modifications.
The following modifications to the California Existing Building Code are hereby enacted. These provisions are
adopted in lieu of, or as amendments to, the corresponding sections of the Code, and shall apply within the City of
Campbell: No modifications adopted.
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SECTION 16. Chapter 18.11 (California Residential Code) of Title 18 (Building Codes and
Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with
underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (s ri eGuts) indicating deleted text.
Chapter 18.11 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
18.11.010 Adoption of the California Residential Code.
The city council adopts the California Residential Code, 2025 edition2922 ^pian California Residential Code, Part
2.5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations for the improvement of public health, safety and general welfare of
residential buildings by enhancing the design and construction and use of building design. Each and all of the
regulations, appendices, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of such Code
filed f..r „-se and- P-Ma.m.inatieA by the publie ;., the „ffiee of the Building nff;..ian are referred to and are adopted and
made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of this chapter bearing the
same numerical sections, designations, titles as appear in the California Building Code except as excepted, modified or
amended in this chapter.
(a) Table R301.2 Climate and Geographic Design Criteria, Exclusive to the City of Campbell shall be as follows:
1. Ground Snow Load: 0;
2. Wind Design Speed: 95 MPH;
3.- Wind Design Topographic Effects: None;
4. Wind Design Special Wind Region: None;
5. Wind Design Windborne Debris Zone: None;
6. Seismic Design Category: E;
7. Subject To Damage From - Weathering: Negligible;
8. Subject To Damage From - Frost Line Depth: 12";
9. Subject To Damage From -Termite: Heavy;
10. Winter Design Temperature: 59/40 degrees F;
11. Summer Design Temperatures: 80/59 degrees F;
12. Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: None;
13. Flood Hazards: Negligible, (Los Gatos/Vasona Creeks);
14. Air Freezing Index: No;
15. Mean annual temperature: 59.2 degrees F;
16. Average Rain: 18 inches/year;
17. Elevation:200;
18. Presumptive Soil Loading: 1500 psf.
18.11.020 Portions not adopted.
The following chapters, sections, or provisions of the California Residential Code are expressly not adopted by the
City and shall have no force or effect: Appendices AB, AC, BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF, BI, BK, BL, CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG,
CH, & CK.
,
AX, AZ.
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18.11.030 Modifications.
The following modifications to the California Residential Code are hereby enacted. These provisions are adopted
in lieu of, or as amendments to, the corresponding sections of the Code, and shall apply within the City of Campbell:
adeptedi
(a) Chapter 1, Division II, Section 104.9.1 shall read: Materials equipment, and devices shall not be reused
unless such elements are in good working condition and approved by the Building Official.
(b) Section R108.5 Refunds, shall be replaced with the following text:
"The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no
work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when
an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any
plan reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the
original permittees not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment."
Staff time to process the refund will be subtracted from the refund.
(cb) An additional sentence is added to Chapter 1, Division II, Section R106.3.1 to read: "Approvals of the
Building Division are granted to allow work to proceed and are not necessarily for code compliance."
(de) An additional sentence is added to Chapter 1, Division II, Section R113.4, to read: "For penalty clause, see
Section 10.50.010 of the Campbell Municipal Code."
(e4) Section R313.1 is amended to read:
R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be
installed in all new townhouses and in existing townhouses when additions are made that increase the
building area to more than 3,600 square feet.
Exception: A one-time addition to an existing building that does not total more than 1,000 square feet of
building area.
(fe) Section R313.2 is amended to read:
R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire
sprinkler system shall be installed in all new one- and two-family dwellings as follows:
In all new one- and two-family dwellings and existing one- and two-family dwellings when
additions are made that increase the fire area to more than 3,600 square feet.
1. Exceptions:
1.1. The unit meets the definition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit as defined in the
Government Code Section 65852.2.
1.2. The existing primary residence does not have automatic fire sprinklers.
1.3. The accessory dwelling unit does not exceed 1,200 square feet in size.
1.4. The unit is on the same lot as the primary residence.
1.5. The unit meets all apparatus access and water supply requirements of Chapter
5 and Appendix B of the 2022 California Fire Code.
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2. When additions are made to existing structures, causing the fire area to exceed
3,600 square feet, and all of the following are met:
2.1. Building addition does not exceed 500 square feet.
2.2. The resultant structure meets all water supply requirements of Chapter 5 and
Appendix B of the 2022 California Fire Code.
3. In all new basements and in existing basements that are expanded.
Exception: Existing basements that are expanded by not more than 50%.
(g) Section R506.1 General, shall be amended to add the following sentence:
"The slab shall be reinforced with not less than 6" x 6", 10 gauge wire mesh or an approved alternate
installed at mid -height of the slab." Following the first sentence of the section.
(h) Table R602.10.3(3), Add new footnote f to the end of Table R602.10.3(3), to read:
f in Seismic Design Categories D o, D land D Z, Methods GB, LIB, DWB, PCP are not permitted.
(i) Reserved.
(j) Section R602.10.4(5) is added to Section R602.10.4 (Construction methods for braced wall panels) of CRC
Chapter 6 (Wall Construction), to read:
R602.10.4.4 Limits on methods GP, LIB, DWB, and PCP. In Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, and D2,
Methods GB, LIB, DWB, PCP are not permitted, but gypsum board is permitted to be placed on the opposite
side of the studs of other types of braced wall panel sheathing. Campbell is in Seismic Design Category E.
RATIONALE:
The proposed amendment addresses the problem of poor performance of gypsum wallboard and Portland
cement plaster as wall bracing materials in high seismic areas. This amendment reflects the
recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEACSC) and the Los
Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance of these bracing materials that were
observed in the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
SECTION 17. Chapter 18.12 (Mechanical Code) of Title 18 (Building Codes and Regulations)
of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with underlining
(underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (strikeouts) indicating deleted text.
Chapter 18.12 MECHANICAL CODE
18.12.010 Adoption of I h4form California Mechanical Code.
The city council adopts the Urifern; California Mechanical Code 2025 edition, (hereinafter "California Mechanical
Code")for the regulation and installation of any heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, refrigeration systems, and for the
improvement of Dublic health, safetv and general welfare of residential buildings by enhancing the design and
construction and use of buildings, providing for the issuance of permits therefore and administration thereof which
".California Mechanical Code are referred to and are adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set
forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of this chapter bearing the same numerical sections, designations,
titles as appear in the California Mechanical Code except as excepted, modified or amended in this chapter.4-as
follows
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Fnade a paFt of this chapter-, the Same a-,; of fully set ferth in this ehapter-, and aFe adopted as seetions, desigRatieRS, titleS
., the .. eehanus-a1 ee de exeept a exeepted, a difi.,.d er n.de d in this eke toF.
18.12.020 Portions not adopted.
The following chapters, sections, or provisions of the California Mechanical Code are expressly not adopted by the
City and shall have no force or effect: Section 104.5 Fees. Appendices: A, D, E, G, H, I, & J.
.
18.12.030 Modifications.
The following modifications to the California Mechanical Code are hereby enacted. These provisions are adopted
in lieu of or as amendments to, the corresponding sections of the Code, and shall apply within the City of Campbell:
Sections 104.5 is amended to read:
"General. The City Council shall establish all fees by Resolution."
Section 104.5.4 is added to read:
"Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section 104.4, a plan review fee
shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review."
"The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in this section
and are in addition to the permit fees."
"When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged."
SECTION 18. Chapter 18.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 18 (Building Codes and Regulations)
of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with underlining
(underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (stri eeuts indicating deleted text.
Chapter 18.16 ELECTRICAL CODE
18.16.010 Adoption of NationalCaliforniaElectrical Code.
The city council adopts the California Electrical Code, 2025 edition, 41-Mien-.l Eleetriral Gede for the regulation of
electrical installations, facilities and appliances, the issuance of permits therefore, and enforcement thereof, which
electrical code is as follows:
Based on the Allfthe—provisions of the National Fire Protection Association's National Electrical Code (NFPA-
NEC) of 2023=1 edition, as amended in 2= by the State of California in the State Building Standard Regulations
(Title 24), (hereinafter California Electrical Code) k>•efe+nafterter-rimed the a,ifArRiaRpr--tn.-a, edeand each and all
of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms, including the modifications, exceptions and additions
extended by the pFeViSiOAS of this ehaptep
18.16.020 Portions not adopted.
The following chapters sections, or provisions of the California Electrical Code are expressly not adopted by the
City and shall have no force or effect: No portions not adopted.
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The following modifications to the California Electrical Code are hereby enacted. These provisions are adopted in
lieu of, or as amendments to, the corresponding sections of the Code, and shall apply within the City of Campbell:
Section 314.16 Number of Conductors in Outlet, Devices, and Junction Boxes, and Conduit Bodies. Boxes and conduit
bodies shall be of an approved size to provide free space for all enclosed conductors. In no case shall the
volume of the box as calculated in 314.16(A), be less than the fill calculation, as calculated in 314.16(B). The
minimum volume for conduit bodies shall be as calculated in 314.16(C).
Notwithstanding the provisions above, any main electrical panel that is proposed to receive new additional
wiring or devices shall also submit a wire fill calculation compliant to 314.16 or install an upsized 200 amp
panel. The mast shall allow for and include 200-amp service conductors. Grounding shall comply with Article
250 of the California Electrical Code. Where the existing PG&E utility service conductors are undersized for
200-amp capacity, the panel may be de -rated by the main breaker amperage.
18.16.040 Small Residential Rooftop Photo -Voltaic Energy Systems Review Process.
A. The following words and phrases, as used in this section, are defined as follows:
"Electronic submittal" means the utilization of one or more of the following:
1. MGO (My Government Online) — web based electronic permit software.
"Small residential rooftop solar energy systems" means all of the following:
1. A solar energy system that is no larger than ten kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or
thirty kilowatts thermal.
2. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other
building codes as adopted'or amended by the city and paragraph (iii) of subdivision (c) of Section 714
of the Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from
time to time.
3. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling.
4. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by
-the authority having iurisdiction.
"Solar energy system" has the same meaning set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section
801.5 of the Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from time
to time.
B. SB379 requires adoption of an automatic solar permitting platform where the permit application is reviewed
automatically for code compliance and issued upon permit payment, automatically, without the need for human
processing. Campbell's automated platform is an extension of MGO (their sole source permitting system) and
available for residential rooftop solar applications as accessed through an on-line Application Ceriter.
D. Prior to submitting an automated application, the applicant shall generate a design plan -set that includes:
1. Verify to the applicant's reasonable satisfaction through the use of standard engineering evaluation
techniques that the support structure for the small residential rooftop solar energy system is stable and
adequate to transfer all wined, seismic, and dead and live loads associated with the system to the building
foundation; and
2. At the applicant's cost, verify to the applicant's reasonable satisfaction using standard electrical inspection
techniques that the existing electrical system including existing line, load, ground and bonding wiring as well
as main panel and subpanel sizes are adequately sized, based on the existing electrical system's current use,
to carry all new photo -voltaic electrical loads
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3. Shows a roof plan of the panel array along with the identification of products, materials, shut -offs, placards,
wiring methods, and a single line wiring diagram.
4. Permit approval does not authorize an applicant to connect the small residential rooftop energy system to
the local utility provider's electricity grid. The applicant is responsible for obtaining such approval or
permission from the local utility provider.
SECTION 19. Chapter 18.18 (California Energy Code) of Title 18 (Building Codes and
Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with
underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (c+riLvtrkeoucs) indicating deleted text.
Chapter 18.18 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
18.18.010 Adoption of California Energy Code.
The city council adopts the California Energy Code, 2025 edition, (hereinafter "California Energy Code") for the
regulation and installation of energy systems and products, and for the improvement of public health, safety and
general welfare of buildings by enhancing the design and construction and use of buildings, providing for the issuance of
permits therefore and administration thereof which California Energy Code are referred to and are adopted and made a
part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of this chapter bearing the same
numerical sections, designations, titles as appear in the California Energy Code except as excepted, modified or
amended in this chapter.
theFefffe,
18.18.020 Portions not adopted.
The following chapters, sections, or provisions of the California Energy Code are expressly not adopted by the City
and shall have no force or effect: No portions not adopted.
18.18.030 Modifications.
The following modifications to the California Energy Code are hereby enacted. These provisions are adopted in
lieu of, or as amendments to, the corresponding sections of the Code, and shall apply within the City of Campbell: No
modifications adopted.
SECTION 20. Chapter 18.20 (Property Maintenance Code) of Title 18 (Building Codes and
Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with
underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (strikeouts indicating deleted text.
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Chapter 18.20 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
18.20.010 Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code.
The city council adopts the International Maintenance Code, 2024 edition, (hereinafter "Property Maintenance
Cocle"La pFepeFty ^ a;4Rte^^^^^ rede for the regulation of various types of housing accommodations, and providing for
the administration and enforcement thereof, which International Property Maintenance Code is as follows:
All of the provisions of the Property Maintenance CodeI4PrR;#°^^a' C;Rdp C;RR fPr i..+,,rRati,....,i PFepeFty
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�.�a„�«��an�ee �oae e� hereafter Balled heasinseede, and each and all of the regulation's provisions, penalties,
conditions and terms thereof (eRe eepy ,.FWhirh h;;,; �.,,,,., be—f* d fgr .... d ., ;, t; . by thpublie ;n the g; a
the b ildiRg efflei^", are referred to and are adopted and made a part thereof, the same as if fully set forth in this.
chapter, and are adopted as sections of this chapter, bearing the same numerical sections designations and titles as
appear in the International Property Maintenance Code except as excepted, modified or amended in this chapter.
18.20.020 Portions not adopted.
The following chapters, sections, or provisions of the Property Maintenance Code are expressly not adopted by
the City and shall have no force or effect: No portions not adopted.
18.20.030 Modifications.
The following modifications to the State Historic Code are hereby enacted. These provisions are adopted in lieu of,
or as amendments to, the corresponding sections of the Code, and shall apply within the City of Campbell: No
modifications adopted.
SECTION 21. Chapter 18.21 (State Historical Code) of Title 18 (Building Codes and
Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with
underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (c+riL 4t&) indicating deleted text.
Chapter 18.21 STATE HISTORICAL CODE
18.21.010 Adoption of the Stag California Historical Code.
The city council adopts the 2022 2025 California Historical Building Code, Title 24, Part 8, California Code of
Regulations, 2025 edition, (hereinafter "State Historical Code") for the regulation of rehabilitation, preservation,
restoration (including related reconstruction), or relocating of buildings or structures designated as historic buildings.
Such alternative building standards and building regulations are intended to facilitate the restoration or change of
occupancy so as to preserve their original or restored architectural elements and features. All of the provisions of the
State of Galifernia State Histerkal °, 0lding Cede h^F^iRafter termed Historical Code, and each and all of the regulations,
provisions, penalties, conditions and additions hereinafter set forth (one copy of which has been filed for use and
examination by the public in the office of the building official) are referred to and are adopted and made a part hereof,
the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of the chapter (bearing the same numerical
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sections, designations and titles as appear in the State Historical gu+}diRgCode), except insofar as the terms and
provisions of the code are modified, altered, amplified and extended by the provisions of this chapter.
18.21.020 Portions not adopted.
The following chapters, sections, or provisions of the State Historical Code are expressly not adopted by the City
and shall have no force or effect: No portions not adopted.
18.21.030 Modifications.
The following modifications to the State Historic Code are hereby enacted. These provisions are adopted in lieu of,
or as amendments to, the corresponding sections of the Code, and shall apply within the City of Campbell: No
modifications adopted.
SECTION 22. Chapter 18.24 (Swimming Pools) of Title 18 (Building Codes and Regulations)
of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with underlining
(underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (strikeouts) indicating deleted text.
Chapter 18.24 SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODES
18.24.010 Adoption of International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
The city council adopts the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 edition, (hereinafter "Swimming Pool
and Spa Code") for the regulation of swimming pools and spas, and providing for the administration and enforcement
thereof. All of the provisions of the Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and each and all of the regulations, provisions,.
penalties, conditions and additions hereinafter set forth are referred to and are adopted and made a part hereof, the
same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of the chapter (bearing the same numerical
sections, designations and titles as appear in the Swimming Pool and. Spa Code), except insofar as the terms and
provisions of the code are modified, altered, amplified and extended by the provisions of this chapter.
18.24.020 Application requirements.
Application for permits for public and/or semipublic pools shall be accompanied by a certificate of acceptance by
the county department of health, plans, calculations and specifications, in duplicate, and shall be in sufficient detail to
show the following:
(1) Plot plan, including all easements and overhead utilities adiacent to pool area or over the property;
(2) Pool dimensions, depths, and volume in gallons;
(3)Type and size of filter system, filtration and backwash capacities;
(4) Pool piping layout with all pipe sizes shown and type of material;
(5) Pool pump capacity;
(6) Waste disposal system; and
(7) Other pertinent data as may be required by the building official.
18.24.03-10 Definitions.
(a) "Private swimming pool" includes all artificially constructed pools which are used in connection with and
appurtenant to a single-family residence and available only to the family of the householder or his private guests.
(b) "Public pool" includes all artificially constructed pools which are available to the general public either free or by
paying a fee.
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(c) "Semipublic pool" includes all artificially constructed pools which are used in connection with multiple family or
cooperative groups (such as apartments, hotels, motels, private clubs, subdivisions, etc.) and available only to
such groups and their private guests but not available to the general public.
(d) "Swimming pool" means an artificial pool of water including all appurtenances to its use and used for swimming or
recreational bathing.
(1) "Permanently installed spa, swimming or wading pool" means one that is constructed in the ground, on the
ground, or in a building in such a manner that the pool cannot be readily disassembled for storage.
(2) "Storable swimming or wading pool" means one that is so constructed that it may be readily disassembled
for storage and reassembled to its original integrity.
(e) "Wading pool" means either a storable or permanent water container for recreational wading purposes which at
its deepest point is not over sixteen inches.
18.24.04-30 General construction requirements for permanently installed pools.
(a) Water Treating Devices. Where devices for chemically treating the water to be used in the pool are installed, they
shall meet the requirements of the county department of environmental health.
(b) Filter and Re -circulation System. All pools shall be equipped with an efficient and dependable circulation and
purification system, consisting of circulation pumps and piping arranged for optimum circulation in the pool, and a
filter with the usual and necessary appurtenances as approved by the building official. Such system shall be
operated at all times when the pool is in use. There shall be provided a complete turnover of the pool water in
twenty-four hours or less for private pools, and eight hours or less for semipublic or public pools.
(c) Underwater Lighting. Each public and semipublic pool shall have installed at least one underwater lighting fixture.
(d) Steps and Stairways. Steps and stairways for entering and leaving the pool shall be of such construction as to
minimize danger. Convex, semicircular or triangular steps shall have rounded corners. Public and semipublic pools
shall meet all disability requirements of California State Title 24.
There shall be at least one stairway or ladder for exiting or entering the pool, located in the shallow end. There
may be at least one ladder or shelf for entering or exiting the pool at the deep end. Treads of ladders and/or steps shall
be of non -slip construction.
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(e) Runways or Decks. Runways, at least thirty inches wide for private pools and four feet wide for public pools, shall
be placed adjacent to the pool. Runways shall be sloped one-fourth inch to the foot away from the pool, and
should be of a material approved by the building official, which shall be of non -slip texture and easily cleaned.
Grading around the pool area shall be such that the surface runoff shall be diverted from the pool.
(f) Scum Gutters and Skimmers. Scum gutters and skimmers shall conform to the requirements of the state
Department of Health. Inlets for fresh or re -purified water shall be located to produce a reasonably uniform
circulation of water throughout the entire pool without the existence of "dead" spots.
(g) Clearances. No private pool shall have its water line closer than five feet from any property or building line, except
pools may be no closer than thirty inches to the building if satisfactory evidence is submitted to show that no
damage to the building will occur or any other hazardous or unsafe condition will be created. No semipublic or
public pool shall have its water line closer than five feet from any property line or four feet from any building line.
All related pool equipment shall be located in the rear yard and shall be located no closer than five feet from any
property line, except when enclosed by a sound barrier, for which drawings have been approved by the building
department, in which case the setback may be six inches. Overhead electrical power lines and service conductors
shall maintain clearance between wire and water surface compliant to Article 680 California Electrical code.
(h) Walls and Floors. The walls and floors shall, be of an approved, engineered design and constructed to be
structurally sound under the conditions of the site. The pool walls and floor shall be constructed of smooth,
nonabsorbent materials, free from cracks, light in color and so constructed as to be properly drained through one
or more metal -grated openings. A tight, leak -proof pool with easily cleaned surfaces shall be provided. The inner
surface of the pool must be coved, rounded or bull- nosed at all joints, corners, angles of bases, walls, floors or
curbs. No sharp corners or projections will be permitted. Floor drains shall be flush with the finished surface. The
materials used in wall and floor construction shall conform to the provisions of the building code of the city.
18.24.0540 General construction requirements for storable pools.
Subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of Section 18.24.04-30 (General construction requirements for
permanently installed pools) shall apply to the construction of storable pools. Storable pools shall be installed as per
manufacturer's instructions.
18.24.0650 Indoor swimming pools.
In addition to the remainder of the requirements in this chapter, indoor swimming pools shall have windows or a
skylight equal to at least one-half of the surface area of the pool; provided, that artificial light may be used in lieu
thereof if approved by the building official.
18.24.0760 Inspection.
All portions of the construction of the pool shall be inspected by the building official or his representative to
ensure+asUFe compliance with the required codes of the city. A final inspection to allow occupancy cannot be made until
the pool is completed, filled with water and the filter system is in operation and that all phases function correctly.
18.24.080 Portions not adopted.
The following chapters, sections, or provisions of the Swimming Pool Code are expressly not adopted by the City
and shall have no force or effect: No portions not adopted.
18.24.090 Modifications.
The following modifications to the Swimming Pool Code are hereby enacted. These provisions are adopted in lieu
of, or as amendments to, the corresponding sections of the Code, and shall apply within the City of Campbell:
Section 303 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, Subsection 303.2 Enclosures, is amended to read: "Private
swimming pools hot tubs and spas, containing water more than 24 inches (610 mm) in depth shall be completely
surrounded by a fence or barrier at least 60 inches (1524 mm) in height above the finished ground level measured on
the side of the barrier away from the pool."
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SECTION 23. Chapter 18.26 (Green Building Standards Code) of Title 18 (Building Codes
and Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with
underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (stFiL s) indicating deleted text.
Chapter 18.26 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
18.26.010 Adoption of the State Green Building Code.
The city council adopts the California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11, 2025 edition,'^
California Code of Regulations, (hereinafter "Cal Green") for the improvement of public health, safety and general
welfare by enhancing the design and construction of buildings through the use of building concepts having a reduced
negative impact or positive environmental impact and encouraging sustainable construction practices. All of the
provisions of Cal Green, and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and additions hereinafter
set forth are referred to and are adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are
adopted as sections of the chapter (bearing the same numerical sections, designations and titles as appear in Cal
Green), except insofar as the terms and provisions of the code are modified, altered, amplified and extended by the
provisions of this chapter. "
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18.26.020 Portions not adopted.
The following chapters, sections, or provisions of Cal Green are expressly not adopted by the City and shall have
no force or effect: (Reservedl.
18.24.030 Modifications.
The following modifications to Cal Green are hereby enacted. These provisions are adopted in lieu of, or as
amendments to, the corresponding sections of the Code, and shall apply within the City of Campbell:
Section 102.3 Verification. Shall be modified to read:
Prior to final building inspection and occupancy for projects included in this chapter, documentation of
conformance for applicable green building measures shall be uploaded into CalCerts or Cheers as CF3R forms.
Alternate methods of documentation shall be acceptable when the enforcing agency finds that the proposed
alternate documentation is satisfactory to demonstrate substantial conformance with the intent of the proposed
green building measure. When required by the Building Official, a qualified independent green building
professional shall provide evidence of adequate green building compliance or documentation to the Building
Official to satisfy the requirements of compliance for residential and non-residential projects covered under this
chapter. The Building Official shall make the final determination whether a project meets the requirements of this
chapter.
18.26.04-0 Definitions.
"All electric building" means a building that contains no combustion equipment or plumbing for combustion
equipment serving space heating (including fireplaces), water heating (including pools and spas), cooking appliances
(including barbeques), and clothes drying, within the building or building property lines, and instead uses electric
heating appliances for service.
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"Alteration or alter" means any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than repair for the
purpose of maintenance or addition.
"Combustion equipment" means any equipment or appliance used for space heating, water heating, cooking,
clothes drying and/or lighting that uses fuel gas.
"Electric heating appliance" means a device that produces heat energy to create a warm environment by the
application of electric power to resistance elements, refrigerant compressors, or dissimilar material junctions, as
defined in the California Mechanical Code.
"Electric vehicle charging station (EVCS)" means one or more electric vehicle charging spaces served by electric
vehicle chargers that allow for the charging of electric vehicles.
"EV capable" means having the electric panel sized to accommodate future EV charging and having in -place the
conduit raceway and junction boxes necessary for rapid installation of the breaker and wiring to provide EVCS.
"EV ready" means having EV charging ready for use.
"Fuel gas" means a gas that is natural, manufactured, liquefied petroleum, or a mixture of these.
"Newly constructed building" shall be defined as a building that has never before been used or occupied for any
purpose, and for the purposes of this chapter shall include a construction project where an alteration includes
replacement or addition of over seventy-five percent of the wood frame construction (New, Using Portions of the
Existing).
18.26.0540 Storm water management.
Cal Green Section 4.106.2 and in support of Bay Area Storm Water Management Agencies Association (BASMAA).
All residential homes, ADU's, condominiums, and townhouses that undergo additional roof area for habitation or non -
habitation shall include in the design, a storm water management system utilizing roof gutters, down spouts, leaders,
drain pipes, drain swales, seepage pits, retention basins, and/or French drains to retain storm waters on -site and not to
flow to the public storm system in the street or to a neighboring property. These actions will reduce the volume of
landscape watering required and offer protection from bay pollutants caused by contaminated run off.
18.26.060 Construction Waste Manaeement Plan.
Cal Green Section 4.408.2 through 4.408.5 requires all construction sites to submit a construction waste
management plan (WMP). The following is considered the default WMP for all construction sites.
Waste Manaaement Plan
There shall be no use of products. materials, paints, solvents, primers, caulks, or alues that exceeds California's limit on
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Construction wash -out water from concrete, mortar, tile, taping, and painting shall be done in a portable containment
pool or in a lined evaporative pit. Upon completion of natural evaporation, the redidual waste shall be hauled off site.
Wash -out shall not enter the storm water system.
Trash piles shall not be located in the front yard or visible from the street. Trash piles shall not contain: paints, solvents,
glues, taping compound, food products, or easily recycle -able discards such as bottles, cans, plastics, or paper or
cardboard. Remaining trash shall be limited to concrete, wood, drywall, roofing, and assorted metals and shall be
separated as well as covered with a waterproof tarp. Waste Stream Reduction requires that 65% of the construction
trash shall be recycled or separately disposed of at an approved bay area disposal site such as Zanker Road or Guadalupe
Recycling. All trash is to be hauled off site within 5 days. Retain the receipt and keep with the permit documents,. Proof
of recycle and disposal of the job site trash will be checked and verified prior to a final inspection or a Certificate of
Occupancy. Failure to comply with this WMS may receive a citation of $1000 for each offence. Projects that include
New Homes, Additions, conversions into habitable space, and construction valuations in excess of $200,000 are required
to participate in the Green Halo trash tracking system through the Public Works Division.
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18.26.07-50 Electric vehicle charging.
Cal Green Section 4.106.4 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging for New Construction (Single Family Homes) (EV Ready).
All residential new homes, ADU's, condominiums, and townhouses are required to provide one completed and ready to
use (Level 1) 110 volt, 20-ampere, NEMA 1-20, 2 pole, 3 wire receptacle and a (Level 2) 208/240 volt, 40-ampere, NEMA
14-40, 3 pole, 4 wire receptacle, dedicated and labeled as EV Charging in the garage, or outside of the garage or near a
parkway in a weatherproof cover (NEMA 3R) in the proximity of a vehicle parking area. If the living unit does not have a
designated off-street parking area, the Building Official shall make the determination as to a reasonable and safe EV
charging system placement or an exemption to the ordinance.
Cal Green Sections 4.106.4.2.1, 4.106.4.2.2, 4.106.4.2.3, 4.106.4.2.3 Multifamily Development Projects Electric
Vehicle (EVCS) - All multifamily new construction shall make operational, the increased EV ready requirements of Cal
Green as follows:
a. Multifamily with private garages: One (Level 1) 110 volt, 20-ampere, NEMA 1-20, 2 pole, 3 wire, and one
(Level 2) 208/240 volt, 40-ampere, NEMA 14-40, 3 pole, 4 wire receptacle, dedicated and labeled as EV
Charging;
b. Multifamily with shared Parking: 60% of all parking stalls or spaces to have a (Level 1) 110 volt, 20-ampere,
NEMA 1-20, 2 pole, 3 wire, and 40% of all stalls or spaces to have (Level 2) 208/240 volt, 40-ampere,
NEMA 14-40, 3 pole, 4 wire receptacle, dedicated and labeled as EV Charging.
Cal Green Sections 5.1006.5.3.1, 5.1006.5.3.2, 5.1006.5.3.3, 5.1006.5.3.4, 5.1006.5.3.5 Nonresidential
Development Projects Electric Vehicle (EVCS) - All commercial new construction shall make operational; the increased
EV ready requirements of Cal Green as follows:
a. Offices: 20% of all parking stalls or spaces to have a (Level 1) 110 volt, 20-ampere, NEMA 1-20, 2 pole, 3
wire dedicated and labeled as EV Charging. And 30% of all stalls or spaces to be EV capable that would
included electric panel sizing, conduit and infrastructure to support (Level 2) 208/240 volt, 40-amp;
Other non-residential: 10% of all parking stalls or spaces to have a (Level 1) 110 volt, 20-ampere, NEMA
1-20, 2 pole, 3 wire dedicated and labeled as EV Charging. And 10% of all stalls or spaces to be EV capable
that would included electric panel sizing, conduit and infrastructure to support (Level 2) 208/240 volt, 40-
amp.
Electric vehicle charging locations and equipment and placement and accessible routes shall be compliant to
California Accessibility (CBC 116-228.3 and 116-812).
Automatic Load Management System (ALMS). A control system designed to manage load across one or more
electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), circuits, panels and to share electrical capacity and/or automatically manage
power at each connection point. ALMS systems shall be designed to deliver no less than 3.3 kVa (208/240 volt, 16-
ampere) to each EV Capable, EV Ready or EVCS space served by the ALMS, and meet the requirements of California
Electrical Code Article 625. The connected amperage to the building site for the EV charging infrastructure shall not be
lower than the required connected amperage per California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24 Part 11.
Alterations of Existing Parking Areas - The mandatory provisions of Section 4.106.4.2 may apply to additions or
alterations of existing parking facilities or the addition of new parking facilities serving existing multifamily buildings.
The mandatory provisions of Section 5.106.5.3 may apply to additions or alterations of existing parking facilities or
the addition of new parking facilities serving existing nonresidential buildings.
Note(s)—Repairs including, but not limited to, resurfacing, restriping, and repairing or maintaining existing lighting
fixtures are not considered alterations for the purpose of this section.
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SECTION 24. Section 18.28.030 (Inspection application.) of Chapter 18.28 (Housing Moving
and Oversize Object Moving) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows with underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (StFiV s) indicating
deleted text:
18.28.030 Building permit required.
A person seeking issuance of a permit under this chapter shall file an application for such permit with the
Campbell Building Division building inspeetef.
(1) Form. The application shall be submitted electronically through the Cit%/s website, unless the Building
Official authorizes an alternative submittal method in writing. The . pplieatieR shall be ....ade in writing upon
feFFAs pFevide speeteF and shall he filed in the effir-P ef the building inspeeter-, whe shall
(2) Contents. The application for a house relocation permit inspee±ien to move a building from outside the city
into the city, or for moving a building from one location within the city to another location within the city,
shall include:
(A) An application fee of feFty five d9ii.._.. W . the e-e-t of the ,; and mileage t„ the site;
(B) Copies of all building permits for the building from the jurisdiction in which it was constructed;
(C) The building shall not be moved more than twenty miles distance from its proposed new location
within the city;
(D) The location by street address of the structure's present location;
(E) The location by street address and assessor's parcel number of the lot to which the proposed building
is to be moved inside the city.
(3) Procedures.
(A) The building division and the planning division shall by appointment with the applicant inspect the
present building and the site of its future location.
(B) The community development director and the building official shall make a determination in
accordance with the zoning regulations and building codes permitting or disallowing the applicant to
proceed any further, and notify the applicant in writing.
(C) If the applicant disagrees with the decision of the building official and the community development
director, the applicant may within ten days following the written decision file an appeal to the city
council. The appeal must be filed in writing with the city clerk and must contain the name and address
of the applicant and a general statement of the grounds of the appeal. The city clerk shall set the
appeal for the next regular meeting of the city council and the appellant shall be notified in writing of
the date, place, and time of the hearing.
SECTION 25. Section 18.28.070 (Moves into or within the city.) of Chapter 18.28 (Housing
Moving and Oversize Object Moving) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows with underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (stFiL s)
indicating deleted text:
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18.28.070 Moves into or within the city.
An applicant desiring to move a building to a location in the city shall make application on a form provided by the
building division "House Moving Application."
(1) The current permit fee heuse FneviRgfee of tw^ hundred ninety OR ^ del la
,(2) Application for building permit on the standard form provided by the building division;
(3) All building division fees shall be as per Section 18.02.042;
(4) A city business license.
SECTION 26. Section.18.28.080 (Moves outside the city.) of Chapter 18.28 (Housing Moving
and Oversize Object Moving) of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows with underlining (underlining) indicating new text and strikeouts (s+&eouts) indicating
deleted text:
18.28.080 Moves outside the city.
An applicant desiring to move a building within the city to an outside location shall make application on the form
provided by the building division entitled "House Moving Application." With the application, -applicant shall include:
(1) The current permit fee.A. *i.v^ hund-FedRinety ^ e dellaF Fneving peffnit fee;
(2) A city business license;
(3) Location of sanitary sewer from Sanitation District No. 4;.
(4) Confirmation of worker's compensation insurance coverage;
(5) Proof of public liability insurance in the amount of not less than one million dollars;
(6) The applicant shall deposit with the building division the minimum sum of five hundred dollars by check, by
moving bond, or any form of legal tender acceptable to the building inspector. This money shall be returned,
after inspection by the building division showing the sewer is capped and the building site is returned to its
original condition.
SECTION 27. Section 18.32.010 (Definition of "New Structure Using Portions of the Original
Structure.".) of Chapter 18.32 (Determination of Scope of Work) of the Campbell Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows with underlining (underlining) indicating new text:
18.32.010 Definition of "New Structure Using Portions of the Original Structure."
A project shall be defined as a "new structure using portions of the original structure" when at least three of the
following criteria are satisfied:
(1) The valuation of the proposed work exceeds one hundred eighty-five thousand dollars (valuation calculated
using established valuations from the most current RS means - square foot and estimating software and
book series and modified by the Building Division);
(2) Seventy-five percent or more of the existing roof framing (area) is proposed to be removed. Existing roof
covered by a new roof shall be considered as removed for the purposes of this calculation;
(3) Seventy-five percent or more of the existing exterior walls (lineal footage of wall length) are removed,
altered, filled in, or rebuilt. In no event shall new exterior walls exceed more than seventy-five percent of
the length of the existing exterior walls as determined by the building official. Nonconforming exterior walls
shall not be included in the twenty-five percent remaining calculation (this subsection shall not apply to a
proposed conversion of an accessory structure to an accessory dwelling unit); .
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(4) Seventy-five percent or more of the existing interior walls (lineal footage of wall length) are removed,
altered, filled in, or rebuilt. In no event shall new interior walls exceed more than seventy-five percent of the
length of the existing interior walls as determined by the building official.
The Building Official shall publish guidance on the application of this code on the City website.
SECTION 28. Chapter 18.60 (Identification and Mitigation of Potentially Hazardous
Buildings.) is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 29. The proposed Ordinance is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as there is no possibility that the proposed changes to the
City's Municipal Code may have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 30. That this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its
passage and adoption and shall be published, or summary thereof, one time within fifteen
(15) days upon passage and adoption in the Metro Silicon Valley, a newspaper of general
circulation for the City of Campbell, County of Santa Clara.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 2025 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bybee, Hines, Furtado, Lopez
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Scozzola
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
APPROVED:
Sergio Lopez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Andrea Sand r , City Clerk