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ATTY/ORD.0008/CC ORD BUILDING CODE ADOPTION – EXHIBIT A REV: 08-28-25 MI Page 10 of 25 Sec. 9.43. SECTION 109.4.1 OF THE BUILDING CODE ADDED: Section [A] 109.4.1 of the Building Code is added to read as follows: [A] 109.4.1 Work commenced without a permit is subject to a fine in addition to the required permit fee, in the amount of two times the required permit fee. Sec. 9.44. SECTION 110.1.2 OF THE BUILDING CODE ADDED: Section [A] 110.1.2 of the Building Code is added to read as follows: [A] 110.1.2 Hours of Construction. Construction shall begin no earlier than 7 AM and be complete by 8 PM of each day Monday through Friday. It is prohibited for contractors to work Saturday, Sunday, or City-observed holidays, unless they submit a request for construction occurring before or after the hours of construction 30 calendar days prior to the commencement of construction and receive written approval from the Building Official or their designee. Resident complaints may result in the denial of requests to work on Saturdays, Sundays, or City-observed holidays. After hours, work may be performed for emergencies. Only residential property owners may work weekends and holidays from 9 AM to 5 PM. All construction noise is subject to the regulations found in Chapter 24, Article II, Division 3 of the Redwood City Code. Sec. 9.45. SECTION 115.4.1 OF THE BUILDING CODE ADDED: Section [A] 115.4.1 of the Building Code is added to read as follows: [A] 115.4.1 Penalties shall consist of administrative citations, at the discretion of the responding Building Official, Building Inspector, or Code Enforcement officer. Sec. 9.46. SECTION 116.1.1 OF THE BUILDING CODE ADDED: Section [A] 116.1.1 of the Building Code is added to read as follows: [A] 116.1.1 Structures that are considered unsafe by the Building Official or their designee, including but not limited to unreinforced masonry, tilt up, or soft story, shall be evaluated by a licensed structural engineer. An engineer's evaluation report shall be provided to the Building Division, a permit acquired, and necessary repairs or upgrades performed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed one year, to ensure the safety of people during an earthquake. Sec. 9.47. SECTION 502 OF THE BUILDING CODE AMENDED: Section 502 of the Building Code is amended to add Section [A] 502.1.1 to read as follows: [A] 502.1.1 Address numbers shall be illuminated to be visible from the street during darkness. Sec. 9.48. SECTION 903.2 OF THE BUILDING CODE AMENDED: Section [A] 903.2 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows: [A] 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be required as provided by the specific requirements in Article II of Chapter 12 of the Redwood City Code or Section 903.2.1 through 903.2.21 of the Building Code, whichever is more restrictive. Sec. 9.49. SECTION R106.2.1 OF THE RESIDENTIAL CODE ADDED: Section R106.2.1 of the Residential Code is added to read as follows: R106.2.1 Construction documents submitted for additions within 4 feet of a property line and newly constructed structures must be accompanied by a site survey performed by a licensed land surveyor.