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7.A <br /> The proposed building codes ordinance cantains the following changes from the �t�r� <br /> Redwood City building codes: <br /> 1. Adopts the most recent Califomia Code editions <br /> 2. Adopts the California Residential Code (CRC}. California has elected to now use this , <br /> code, rather than amending the International Building Code for dwellings and ' <br /> townhouses. <br /> 3. Incorporates the current Redwood City fire sprinkler retrofit requirement (additions ' <br /> equal to or greater than 1,000 square feet) into the CRC. The CRC only requires fire <br /> sprinklers for new buildings, not additions. The proposed Redwood City Fire Code <br /> has companion requirements to the Redwood City Building Codes. <br /> 4. Readopts the current Redwood City amendments based upon local conditions <br /> 5. CAL Green will complement the current Redwood City Green Building Code. CAL <br /> Green must be enforced by local building departments effective January 1, 2011. <br /> Staff has worked with other jurisdictions to develop a uniform recommendation <br /> throughout San Mateo County; comply with CAL Green plus exceed the current <br /> California Energy Efficiency Standards by 15 percent minimum. The current <br /> Redwood City Green Building Code achieves the uniform recommendation and <br /> continues to recognize the green rating systems LEED and GreenPoint Rated. <br /> 6. Indoor and outdoor water conservation measures are mandated by the Redwood <br /> City Green Building Code, CAL Green, the Redwood City Plumbing Code, and state <br /> law. <br /> In accordance with state law and the city charter, the building codes and fire code <br /> ordinances (Attachment 1, see companion staff report for fire code ordinan�e) will be <br /> published twice in the official newspaper. In addition to adopting the ordinances, the <br /> City Council must also adopt a resolution and the Finding of Facts for the local <br /> amendments (Attachment 2). <br /> ALTERNATIVES <br /> 1. Amend the building codes ordinance based upon comments from the public at the <br /> introduction or public hearing. <br /> 2. Return the proposed ordinances to the Board of Building Review for further <br /> consideration. <br /> FISCAL IMPACT <br /> The estimated $15,000 for processing the ordinance adoptions, purchase of new codes, <br /> initial training, and implementation is included in the Building Inspection operating <br /> budget for fiscal year 2010/2011 , <br /> J� ''� �.�.�/�� � <br /> Jo LaTorra Chu Chang, PE, LEED P Robert B. Bell <br /> B ifding Inspection Manager Building, Infrastructure and <br /> Transportation Director Interim City Manager <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> 1. Building Codes Ordinance <br /> 2. Resolution, Findings of Fact <br /> RELATED DOCUMENTS IN BUfLDING OFFICIAL'S OFFICE <br /> 1. 2010 Califomia Building Code <br /> 2. 2010 California Residential Code <br /> 3. 2010 California Fire Code (covered in the Fire Code adoption ordinance) <br /> 4. 2009 International Property Maintenance Code <br /> 5. 2010 California Plumbing Code <br /> 6. 2010 California Mechanical Code <br /> 7. 2010 California Electrical Code <br />