...Title
2022 California Building Standards Code Adoption
...Recommendations
(a) Approve an ordinance amending Title 24 of the San José Municipal Code to:
(1) Adopt the 2022 editions of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California
Historical Building Code, and the California Existing Building Code;
(2) Find that the City of San José’s local climatic, geological and topographical conditions warrant additional protections in the Municipal Code; and
(3) Adopt local amendments regarding certain structural design requirements, fire sprinkler regulations, and other building requirements.
(b) Approve an ordinance amending Title 17.12 of the San José Municipal Code to:
(1) Adopt the 2022 California Fire Code and the standards referenced in the 2022 California Fire Code;
(2) Find that the City of San José’s local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions warrant additional protections in the Code; and
(3) Adopt local amendments regarding certain architectural, fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and hazardous materials regulations, and associated standards.
(c) Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 17.68 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code to adopt local amendments regarding the design and installation requirements for hazardous materials storage and use.
(d) Refer this item to the October 18, 2022 Council Agenda for action.