HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 530 2025 1203ORDINANCE NO. 530
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 and 2, WITH APPENDICES C, I AND J,
THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, WITH APPENDIX BF, THE
CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, WITH
APPENDIX H, THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE
CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, THE 2024
EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE,
AND THE GA-600-2024 GYPSUM ASSOCIATION FIRE RESISTANCE
DESIGN MANUAL; TOGETHER WITH AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS AND
PENALTIES; AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL
CODE; AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER
CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Moorpark ("City") has adopted the 2022 Editions of the
California Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California
Electrical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Mechanical Code, the
California Energy Code and the California Residential Code (collectively referred to as
the "California Building Standards Code") with certain modifications and changes; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted the 2021 Edition of the International Property
Maintenance Code with certain modifications and changes; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted the 21st Edition of the Fire Resistance Design
Manual; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 18938(b) generally provides that the
most recent edition of the California Building Standards Code shall apply to all
occupancies in the state and shall become effective 180 days after publication by the
California Building Standards Commission; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code has been
published by the California Building Standards Commission, incorporated into Title 24,
California Code of Regulations, and will become effective on January 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code has
been published by the International Code Council; and
WHEREAS, GA-600-2024 the Fire Resistance Design Manual has been published
by the Gypsum Association; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7
and 18941.5 allow amendments to building standards contained in the California Building
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Standards Code to be made by a local government, provided findings of necessity based
on local climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions are made; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq., provides that local
agencies may adopt codes and standards by reference, provided that prior to such
adoption by reference a noticed public hearing has been held; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Section 50022.3, a properly
noticed public hearing concerning adoption of the Codes referenced in the title of this
Ordinance has been held prior to the adoption of this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, at least one copy of said Codes, certified as full, true and correct, has
been filed in the office of the building official of the City of Moorpark, in accordance with
the provisions of California Government Code Section 50022.6.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council has
determined that this Ordinance amending Title 15 of the Moorpark Municipal Code is
exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines) based
on the general rule that CEQA only applies to "projects" that may have a significant effect
on the environment. This Ordinance would amend the Municipal Code related to building
standards necessary to protect health and safety. In this case, it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that this Ordinance may have a significant impact on the
environment. Based on the foregoing, the City Council, based on its own independent
judgment, finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA.
SECTION 2. Chapters 15.04 (Administrative Provisions), 15.08 (Building
Code),15.10 (Green Building Standards Code), 15.12 (Electrical Code), 15.14 (Plumbing
Code}, 15.16 (Mechanical Code), 15.18 (Housing Code), 15.20 (Energy Code}, and 15.22
(Residential Code) of 77tle 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Moorpark Municipal
Code are repealed and replaced in their entirety, and a new Chapter 15.17 is hereby
added to Title 15, as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated by reference
herein; provided, however, that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of any
provision of the Moorpark Municipal Code occurring prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion
of this Ordinance or any of the Codes adopted herein is for any reason held to be invalid
or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or such Codes. The City Council
declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and such Codes, and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that
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any one or more section , subsections , sentences , clauses , phrases, parts or portions be
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4 . T his Ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2026 .
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
ordinance; shall enter the same in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make
a minute of the passage and adopt ion thereof in the records of the proceedings of the
City Council at which the same is passed and adopted; and shall publish no t ice of
adoption in the manner required by law .
PASSED AND ADOPTED t his 3rd day of December, 2025 .
ATTEST:
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ExhibitA: Chapters 15 .04 , 15 .08 , 15.10 , 15 .12 , 15 .14 , 15 .16 , 15 .17 , 15.18 , 15.20 , and 15 .22
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EXHIBIT A
Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.18, 15.20, and 15.22 of Title 15 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code are hereby repealed and replaced in their entirety, and a new
Chapter 15.17 is hereby added to Title 15, to read as follows:
Sections:
15.04.010
15.04.020
15.04.030
15.04.040
15.04.050
15.04.060
15.04.070
15.04.080
15.04.090
15.04.100
15.04.110
15.04.120
"Chapter 15.04
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Administrative Code adopted.
Gas Code.
Mechanical Code.
Plumbing Code.
Fire prevention.
Liability.
Expiration.
Permit fees.
Plan review fees.
Disaster response.
Violations and penalties.
Safety assessment placards.
15.04.010 Administrative Code adopted.
Except as hereinafter provided, Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition published
by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference. Said Chapter 1, together with
the 2025 California Administrative Code which is hereby adopted by reference, shall collectively
constitute the Administrative Code of the city of Moorpark. A copy of the California Building Code,
2025 Edition, Chapter 1 shall be maintained in the office of the building official of the city of Moorpark
and shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
15.04.020 Gas Code.
Section 101.4.1 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
101.4.1 Gas. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to the
installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances, and related accessories as
covered by this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point
of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential
and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.
15.04.030 Mechanical Code.
Section 101.4.2 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
101.4.2 Mechanical. The provisions of the California Mechanical Code shall apply to
the installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of mechanical systems, including
equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and/or appurtenances, including ventilation, heating,
cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy related systems.
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15.04.040 Plumbing Code.
Section 101.4.3 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions on the California Plumbing Code shall apply to the
installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment,
appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage
system and all aspects of a medical gas system.
15.04.050 Fire prevention.
Section 101.4.5 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
101.4.5 Fire Prevention. The provisions of the Ventura County Fire Code shall apply to
matters affecting or relating to protection of structures, processes and premises from the hazard
of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices;
from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or
premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression
and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or
operation.
15.04.060 Liability.
Section 104.8 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
104.8 Liability. Except as otherwise provided in any contract with the city, the building
official, or the authorized representative of the building official charged with the enforcement of this
code and the technical codes, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his or her
duties, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons
or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of these
duties. Any suit brought against the building official, agent or employee because of such act or
omission performed by the building official, agent or employee in the enforcement of any provision
of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this
code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final
termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting there from shall be assumed by this
jurisdiction.
The provisions of this section shall apply if the building official or his or her authorized
representatives are employees of this jurisdiction and shall also apply if the building official or his
or her authorized representatives are acting under contract as agents of the jurisdiction. Such
codes shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning,
operating or controlling any building, structure or building service equipment therein for any
damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its
parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection authorized
by this code or any permits or certificates issued under this code.
15.04.070 Expiration.
Section 105.5 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless work on the site
authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work
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authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after
the time the work is commenced. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be
first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit
for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and
specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not
exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, a new full permit fee
shall be paid.
The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, an extension of time for a period of not more
than 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause shall be
demonstrated.
15.04.080 Permit fees.
Section 109.2 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
109.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the latest resolution
of the City Council of the city of Moorpark relating to permit fees.
15.04.090 Plan review fees.
A new Section 109.7 is added to California Building Code to read as follows:
109.7 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by
Section 107 of the California Building Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of
submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review fee shall be as set forth in the
latest resolution of the City Council of the City of Moorpark relating to plan review fees.
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified
in Section 109.2 of the California Building Code and are in addition to the permit fees. Where
plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review
fee shall be charged at the same rate as charged upon submittal of plans and specifications.
15.04.100 Disaster response.
The city manager may enter into mutual aid agreements for emergency building and safety
services for the purpose of assuring adequate and effective response in the event of earthquake
or other emergencies.
15.04.110 Violations and penalties.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any
land, building or structure, building service equipment, machine or equipment; or cause or permit
the same to be done in violation of this code or the technical codes. Each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any
violation of any of the provisions of this code or the technical codes is committed, continued, or
permitted.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, deface, alter, or obstruct from view a
posted notice of the building official or duly appointed representative when such notice constitutes
a stop work order or a warning of substandard or hazardous conditions or prohibits or restricts
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the occupancy or use of a building, structure, or building service equipment regulated by this code
or the technical codes.
C. Every violation of this code or any of the codes adopted by reference in this Title 15
shall be deemed a misdemeanor.
D. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not more than
one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or by both
such fine and imprisonment.
15.04.120 Safety assessment placards.
A This section establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a
structure for continued occupancy. This section further authorizes the building official and his or
her authorized representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or
structure upon completion of a safety assessment.
B. The provisions of this section are applicable to all buildings and structures of all
occupancies regulated by the city of Moorpark. The city council may extend the provisions as
necessary.
C. Safety assessment is a visual, non-destructive examination of a building or structure
for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy.
D. The following are verbal descriptions of the official jurisdiction placards to be used to
designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures:
1. INSPECTED-Lawful Occupancy Permitted is to be posted on any building or
structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to
mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.
2. RESTRICTED USE is to be posted on each building or structure that has been
damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued occupancy.
The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and
will clearly and concisely note the restriction on continued occupancy.
3. UNSAFE-Do Not Enter or Occupy is to be posted on each building or
structure that has been damaged such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety.
Building or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered under any circumstances
except as authorized in writing by the building official, or his or her authorized representative.
Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is
not to be used or considered as a demolition order. The individual who posts this placard will note
in general terms the type of damage encountered.
E. The ordinance number of the ordinance codifying this chapter, the name of the
jurisdiction, its address, and telephone number shall be permanently affixed to each placard.
F. Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed,
altered or covered until done so by the building official or an authorized representative of the
building official. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to alter, remove, cover or
deface a placard unless authorized pursuant to this section."
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Sections:
15.08.010
15.08.020
15.08.030
15.08.040
15.08.050
15.08.060
15.08.070
"Chapter 15.08
BUILDING CODE
Building Code adopted.
Grading enforcement by city engineer.
Foundation design.
Table 1809. 7 amended.
Swimming pool enclosures and safety devices.
Swimming pool barrier.
Swimming pools.
15.08.010 Building Code adopted.
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2, with
Appendices C, I and J; California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition; and the GA-600-
2024 Gypsum Association Fire Resistance Design Manual, , are hereby adopted by reference;
and, together with the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, with Appendix BF; California
Electrical Code, 2025 Edition; California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, with Appendix H; California
Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition; California Energy Code, 2025 Edition; California Green Building
Standards Code, 2025 Edition; California Administrative Code, 2025 Edition; California Wildland-
Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition; and International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition,
each of which is adopted by reference in Chapters 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.17,
15.18, 15.20 and 15.22, respectively, hereinafter in this Title 15, together with certain
amendments, deletions, and penalties, are hereby collectively designated as the Building Code
of the city of Moorpark. Copies of all of the foregoing Codes and Manual are maintained in the
office of the building official of the city of Moorpark and shall be made available for public
inspection while this code is in force.
15.08.020 Grading enforcement by city engineer.
Section 202 of the California Building Code is amended by adding a new definition to read as
follows:
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority, or a duly authorized
representative, charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code, except Appendix J.
The authority designated to enforce Appendix J shall be the city engineer.
15.08.030 Foundation design.
A new Section 1808.6.5 is added to the California Building Code to read as follows:
1808.6.5. When buildings are located on expansive soil having an expansion index greater
than 50, gutters, downspouts, piping, and/or other non-erosive devices shall be provided to collect
and conduct rain water to pervious areas such as yards, open channels, or vegetated areas.
Routing rooftop runoff through yard drains to the roadway or the storm water conveyance system
shall not be permitted.
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15.08.040 Table 1809.7 amended.
Section 1809 of the California Building Code is amended by deleting Table 1809.7. A new Table
1809. 7 is added to Section 1809 to read as follows:
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Weighted
expansion
No. of
index stories
0-20 1
2 Very low non 3
expansive
21-50 1
2
Low 3
1 51-90 2
Medium 3
91-130
1
2
High 3
Above 130
very high
Table 1809. 7 -Foundations for stud bearing walls-minimum requirements 1, 10, 11, 12
Foundation for slab and raised floor svstems 2, s, 1 Concrete slabs
All perimeter
Interior footings 3-1/2" minimum thickness
for
Footing footings slab and raised 4" with E,I, over 51
Stem Footing floors6 Reinforcement
thickness8 width' thickness for continuous Total
Depth below natural surface foundations 3, s Reinforcement 4 thickness
of ground and finish grade of sand
Inches
6 12 6 12 12
6 15 7 18 18
#4@48" O.C.
1 -#4 Top and bottom
10 18 8 24 24 each way 2"
or #3@36"o.c.
6 12 6 15 12
8 15 7 18 18 1 -#4 Top and bottom
each way
10 18 8 24 24 4"
6 12 8 21 12 1-#4 #3@24" o.c.
8 15 8 21 18 Top and bottom each way
4"
10 18 8 24 24 #3 bars@ 24" O.C. each way
12" into footing, 36" into slab 10
2-#4 #3@24"o.c.
6 12 8 27 12 Top & bottom
8 15 8 27 18
each way
4"
10 18 8 27 24 #3 bars@ 24" O.C. each way
12" into footing, 36" into slab 10
Special design by a licensed Architect or Engineer required
Pre-moistening Restrictions on piers under
of soils under
raised floors
footings, piers and slabs s, 6
Moistening of ground prior to Piers allowed for single floor
placing concrete is
recommended loads only
3% over optimum moisture
required to a depth of 18" Piers allowed for single
below lowest adjacent grade. floor loads only
Testing required.
3% over optimum moisture
required to a depth of 18" Piers not allowed below lowest adjacent grade.
Testing required.
3% over optimum moisture
required to a depth of 18"
below lowest adjacent grade.
Piers not allowed
Testing required.
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Footnotes to Table 1809. 7
1. Pre-moistening is required where specified in Table CBC 1809. 7 in order to achieve
maximum and uniform expansion of the soil prior to construction and thus limit structural
distress caused by uneven expansion and shrinkage. Other systems, which do not include
pre-moistening, may be approved by the building official, when such alternatives are shown
to provide equivalent safeguards against the adverse effects of expansive soil.
2. Under-floor access crawl holes shall be provided with curbs extending not less than six (6)
inches above adjacent grade to prevent surface water from entering the foundation area.
3. Reinforcement for continuous foundations shall be placed not less than three (3) inches above
the bottom of the footing and not less than three (3) inches below the top of the stem.
4. Slab reinforcement shall be placed at mid-depth and continue to within two (2) inches of the
exterior face of the exterior face of the exterior footing walls.
5. Moisture content of soils shall be maintained until foundations and piers are poured and a
vapor barrier is installed. Test shall be taken within twenty-four (24) hours of each slab pour.
6. Crawl spaces under raised floors need not be pre-moistened except under interior footings.
Interior footings which are not enclosed by a continuous perimeter foundation system or
equivalent concrete or masonry moisture barrier shall be designed and constructed as
specified for perimeter footings in Table CBC 1809. 7.
7. A grade beam not less than twelve (12) inches by twelve (12) inches in cross-sectional
area, reinforced as specified for continuous foundations in Table CBC 1809.7, shall be
provided at garage door openings.
8. Foundation stem walls which exceed a height of three (3) times the stem thickness above
lowest adjacent grade shall be reinforced in accordance with Sections 18 and 19 in the
CBC, or as required by engineering design, whichever is more restrictive.
9. Footing widths may be reduced upon submittal of calculations by a registered civil or
structural engineer or licensed architect but shall be a minimum of twelve (12) inches for
one and two-story structures and fifteen (15) inches for three-story structures.
10. Bent reinforcing bar between exterior footing and slab shall be omitted when floor is
designed as an independent, "floating" slab.
11. Fireplace footings shall be reinforced with a horizontal grid located three (3) inches above
the bottom of the footing and consisting of not less than # 4 bars at twelve ( 12) inches on
center each way. Vertical chimney reinforcing bars shall be hooked under the grid.
12. Underground utility conduits shall be installed prior to foundation inspection and shall extend
beyond the foundation.
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15.08.050 Swimming pool enclosures and safety devices. Section 202 of the California
Building Code is amended by adding new definitions to read as follows:
BARRIER. Barrier is a fence, wall, building wall, or any combination of these that
completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool.
SWIMMING POOL. Any body of water created by artificial means which is designed,
intended for use, or used for swimming or immersion purposes, which has a water depth
exceeding 18 inches. The term, "pool," includes swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, above-
and below-ground, and vinyl-lined pools; pool does not include plumbing fixtures such as
bathtubs nor does it apply to man-made lakes, reservoirs, farm ponds, or ponds used
primarily for public park purposes, water conservation purposes, irrigation purposes or for
the watering of livestock.
15.08.060 Swimming pool barrier. Section 3109 of the California Building Code is amended by
revising Section 3109.1, and adding new Sections 3109.3 through 3109.3.3, to read as follows:
3109.1 General. The design and construction of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall
comply with this code.
3109.3 Residential swimming pools. Residential swimming pools shall be completely
enclosed by a barrier complying with Sections 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.3.
3109.3.1 Barrier height and clearances. The top of the barrier must be at least 60
inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the
swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the
barrier must be two inches measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the
swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is
authorized to be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the maximum
vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier must
be four inches.
3109.3.1.1 Openings. Openings in the barrier must not allow passage of a
4-inch-diameter sphere.
3109.3.1.2 Solid barrier surfaces. Solid barrier surfaces which do not have
openings shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for normal
construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
3109.3.1.3 Closely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is
composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops
of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches, the horizontal members shall be
located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical
members shall not be greater than 1-3/4 inches in width. Where there are
decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing with the cutouts shall not be
greater than 1-3/4 inches in width.
3109.3.1.4 Widely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is
composed of horizontal members and the distance between the tops of the
horizontal members is 45 inches or more, spacing between vertical members must
not be greater than 4 inches. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical
members, spacing must not be greater than 1-3/4 inches in width.
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3109.3.1.5 Chain link dimensions. Mesh size for chain link fences must not
be greater than 1 % inches in width, unless the fence is provided with slats fastened
at the top or bottom that reduce the openings to not more than 1-3/4 inches in
width.
3109.3.1.6 Diagonal members. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal
members shall not be greater than 1-3/4 inches.
3109.3.1.7 Gates. Access gates must comply with the requirements of
Sections 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.1.6 and must be equipped to accommodate a
locking device. Pedestrian access gates must open outward away from the pool
and must be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Doors or gates other than
pedestrian access gates must have a self-latching device and must be equipped
with lockable hardware or padlocks and must remain locked at all times when not
in use. Release mechanisms must comply with Sections 1010.1.9 and 1109.13.
Where release mechanisms of the self-latching device are located less than 60
inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the
swimming pool, the release mechanism must be located on the pool side of the
gate at least three inches below the top of the gate and the gate barrier may have
no opening greater than one-half inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism.
3109.3.1.8 Dwelling wall as a barrier. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as
part of the barrier, two safety devices must be provided in accordance with Section
115922 of the California Health and Safety Code.
3109.3.1.9 Pool structure as barrier. Where an above-ground pool
structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then the ladder or steps
either shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access, or
the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier that meets the requirements
of Sections 3109.3.1.1 through 3109.3.1.8. Where the ladder or steps are secured,
locked or removed, any opening shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch-diameter
sphere.
3109.3.2 Indoor swimming pools. Wall surrounding indoor swimming pools
shall not be required to comply with Section 3109.3.1.8. through 3109.3.3.
3109.3.3 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located as to prohibit
permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the
barriers. There shall be a clear zone of not less than 36" between the exterior of
the enclosure and any permanent structures or equipment such as pumps, filters
and heaters that can be used to climb the enclosure.
15.08.070 Swimming pools
A new Section 3109.7 is added to the California Building Code to read as follows:
3109. 7 Pool design and construction.
3109.7.1 General. Pool design and construction shall be in accordance with
accepted engineering practice, shall be in conformity with applicable provisions of the
adopted building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes, and shall be structurally
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suitable for the soil, topographic, and geologic conditions prevailing at the construction
site.
3109.7.2 Expansive soil design. Pools constructed at grade shall be designed on
the assumption that their construction is to be in an area of moderately expansive soil
having an expansion index of 51-90 and an equivalent fluid pressure of not less than 45
pounds per cubic foot (p.c.f.). Exception: Where tests indicate that soils at a pool site are
non-expansive or have low expansion characteristics from the ground surface to the full
depth of the pool, structural design may be based on an equivalent fluid pressures not
less than 30 p.c.f.
In highly expansive soils having an expansion index of 91-130, pools shall be
designed for not less than 60 p.c.f. equivalent fluid pressure. In very highly expansive soils
having an expansion index over 130, pool design shall be subject to special requirements
based on a site investigation, soil testing, and engineering analysis by a registered civil
engineer to determine appropriate design parameters for the site.
3109.7.3 Hydrostatic uplift. In areas of anticipated high-water table, an approved
hydrostatic relief system or device shall be installed.
3109. 7.4 Thermal protection for plastic piping. Between the inlet of pool water
heating equipment and any plastic water piping connected thereto, a check valve shall be
installed to prevent thermal damage to such piping due to backflow. Exception: When
rapid or high-rate filters are employed, a check valve may be omitted.
Between the outlet of pool heating equipment and any plastic water piping connected
thereto, not less than 5 feet of approved metal pipe shall be installed for the purpose of
dissipating heat.
3109.7.5 Safeguarding suction drains. Bottom drains and suction intakes in pools
and spas shall be covered with grated or other protective devices which cannot be
removed except with tools. The slots or openings in these covers shall be of such area,
shape, and arrangement as to prevent bathers from being drawn thereto with such force
as to constitute a safety hazard.
3109. 7.6 Grab bars. Wherever egress from a pool by bathers is restricted by the
presence of a vertical wall or other barrier which extends more than 12 inches above the
water at the pool's edge, permanent handrail, grab bars, or equivalent device(s) shall be
installed within 12 inches of the water surface, capable of being securely grasped and
adequate to support the weight of a user of the pool.
3109.7.7 Decks
3109.7.7.1 General. A deck shall be provided around below-grade swimming pools
except when special engineering design is furnished which indicates that such deck is not
necessary for the purpose of maintaining the structural integrity of the pool and/or for
controlling surface water and moisture content in the soil adjacent to the pool. Decks shall
not be required for spas and hot tubs.
3109.7.7.2 Deck design and construction. Required decks shall be constructed of
concrete or other approved impervious material and shall be sloped to provide positive
drainage away from the perimeter of the pool. Except as provided below, decks shall have
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a minimum width of 4 feet and shall be at least 3-1/2 inches in thickness. Reinforcement
shall be #3 bars spaced not over 24 inches on center each way, or equivalent reinforcing.
Approved joints shall be provided in the deck at corners, at maximum 10-foot
intervals, and wherever necessary in order to control cracking, to allow for differential
movement and to minimize damage to the deck from such movement should it occur.
Joints in decks and coping shall be made watertight with an approved permanent resilient
sealant.
3109.7.7.3 Cutoff walls. At the outer perimeter of pool decks a cutoff wall of
approved material shall be installed below-grade to a depth of at least 15 inches so as to
form a permanent and effective vertical moisture barrier.
Exception:
1. A cutoff wall may be omitted when a deck at least 6 feet wide is
installed.
2. Decks less than 4 feet in width may be installed provided that the
required cutoff wall is increased in depth beyond the minimum by
an amount directly proportional to the reduction in deck width.
3109.7.7.4 Pre-saturation, highly expansive soils. When the soil below a deck has
an expansion index of 91 or greater it shall be saturated with water to a depth of at least
18 inches prior to installation of the deck.
3109.7.7.5 Surface Water. Surface water from pool decks shall be collected and
conducted through non-erosive devices to a street, storm drain, or other approved
watercourse or disposal area.
3109.7.7.6 Wastewater. Pool waste shall be disposed of in accordance with the
requirements of the Health Officer.
3109.7.7.7 Drywells. Drywells shall not be employed for pool wastewater disposal
except when specifically approved for the purpose and when it has been determined that
such installation is not likely to have adverse effects on the structural stability of the pool
or other structures on the site. The building official may require a percolation test, soils
report, and/or geological report to make such a determination.
3109.7.7.8 Special inspection. Special inspection as required by Section 1705.3.9
of the CBC shall be provided for pneumatically placed concrete (Shotcrete) in swimming
pools." •
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"Chapter 15.10
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
15.10.010
15.10.020
15.10.030
15.10.040
Green Building Standards Code adopted.
Permit fees.
Plan review fees.
Construction demolition material management.
15.10.010 California Green Building Standards Code adopted.
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition,
published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Green
Building Standards Code of the city of Moorpark. A copy of the California Green Building
Standards Code, 2025 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the building official of the city
of Moorpark and shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
15.10.020 Permit fees.
A new Section 101.12 is added to the California Green Building Standards Code to read as
follows:
101.12. A fee as set forth in the latest resolution of the City Council of the city of Moorpark
relating to compliance with this chapter shall be assessed to verify compliance with the mandatory
measures of the California Green Building Standards Code.
15.10.030 Plan review fees.
A new Section 101.13 is added to the California Green Building Standards Code to read as
follows:
101.13. Plan review fee. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section
102, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review.
The plan review fee shall be as set forth in the latest resolution of the City Council of the city of
Moorpark relating to plan review fees.
15.10.040 Construction demolition material management.
The provisions of Chapter 8.36 of Title 8 of the Moorpark Municipal Code shall apply to the
construction waste reduction, disposal and recycling of residential and non-residential
construction material."
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Sections:
"Chapter 15.12
ELECTRICAL CODE
15.12.010 Electrical Code adopted.
15.12.010 Electrical Code adopted.
The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection
Association, is hereby adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the city of Moorpark. A copy
of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the building
official of the city of Moorpark and shall be made available for public inspection while this code is
in force."
Sections:
15.14.010
"Chapter 15.14
PLUMBING CODE
Plumbing Code adopted.
15.14.010 Plumbing Code adopted.
The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, with Appendix H, published by the
International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of the city of
Moorpark. A copy of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, shall be maintained in the office
of the building official of the city of Moorpark and shall be made available for public inspection
while this code is in force."
Sections:
15.16.010
"Chapter 15.16
MECHANICAL CODE
Mechanical Code adopted.
15.16.010 Mechanical Code adopted.
The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, published by the International Code
Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code of the city of Moorpark. A copy
of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the building
official of the city of Moorpark and shall be made available for public inspection while this code is
in force."
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Sections:
"Chapter 15.17
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
15.17.010 Wildland-Urban Interface Code adopted.
15.17.010 Wild land-Urban Interface Code adopted.
The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, published by the
International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code
of the city of Moorpark. A copy of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition,
shall be maintained in the office of the building official of the city of Moorpark and shall be made
available for public inspection while this code is in force."
Sections:
15.18.010
15.18.020
"Chapter 15.18
HOUSING CODE
Housing Code.
Substandard buildings.
15.18.010 Housing Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition,
published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Housing Code
of the city of Moorpark. A copy of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition,
shall be maintained in the office of the building official of the city of Moorpark and shall be made
available for public inspection while this code is in force.
15.18.020 Substandard buildings.
Section 108.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to read as set
forth in Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. A copy of Section
17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California shall be maintained in the office
of the building official of the city of Moorpark and shall be made available for public inspection
while this Code is in force."
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Sections:
15.20.010 Energy Code adopted.
"Chapter 15.20
ENERGY CODE
15.20.010 Energy Code adopted.
The California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is
hereby adopted by reference as the Energy Code of the city of Moorpark. A copy of the California
Energy Code, 2025 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the building official of the city of
Moorpark and shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force."
Sections:
15.22.010
15.22.020
15.22.030
15.22.040
15.22.050
15.22.060
15.22.070
15.22.080
"Chapter 15.22
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Residential Code adopted.
General.
Footings.
Tables R403.1(1), (2), and (3) amended.
Foundation design.
Lateral support.
Wood truss design.
Roofing.
15.22.010 Residential Code adopted.
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, with Appendix BF,
published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Residential
Code of the city of Moorpark. A copy of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, shall be
maintained in the office of the building official of the city of Moorpark and shall be made available
for public inspection while this code is in force.
15.22.020 General.
Section R401.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R401.1. Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and
construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for all buildings. In addition to the
provisions of this chapter, the design and construction of foundations in areas prone to
flooding as established by Table R301.2(1) shall meet the provisions of Section R322.
Wood foundations shall be designed and installed in accordance with American Forest
and Paper Association Permanent Wood Foundation (AF&PA PWF) standards.
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Exception: The provIsIons of this chapter shall be permitted to be used for wood
foundations only in the following situations:
1. In buildings that have no more than 2 floors and a roof.
2. When interior basement and foundation walls are constructed at intervals
not exceeding 50 feet.
Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category Do, D1, D2 or E shall not be permitted.
15.22.030 Footings.
Sections R403.1.2, R403.1.3, R403.1.5 of the California Residential Code are amended
to read as follows:
R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories Do, D1, D2 and E. The braced
wall panels at exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories Do, D1, D2
and E shall be supported by continuous footings. All required braced wall panels in
buildings shall be supported by continuous footings.
R403.1.3 Seismic reinforcing. Concrete footings located in Seismic Design Categories Do,
D1, D2 and E as established in Table R301.2(1 ), shall have minimum reinforcement.
Bottom reinforcement shall be located a minimum of three (3) inches clear from the bottom
of the footing.
In Seismic Design Categories Do, D1, D2 and E where construction joint is created
between a concrete footing and a stem wall, a minimum of one (1) #4 bar shall be installed
at not more than 4 feet on center. The vertical bar shall extend 3 inches clear of the bottom
of the footing, have a standard hook and extend a minimum of 14 inches into the stem
wall.
In Seismic Design Categories Do, D1, D2 and E where a grouted masonry stem wall is
supported on a concrete footing and stem wall, a minimum of one (1) #4 bar shall be
installed at not more than 4 feet on center. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches clear
of the bottom of the footing and have a standard hook.
In Seismic Design Categories Do, D1, D2 and E, masonry stem walls without solid grout
and vertical reinforcing are not permitted.
Exception: In detached one-and two-family dwellings located in Seismic Design
Categories A, B or C which are 3 stories or less in height and constructed with stud bearing
walls, plain concrete footings without longitudinal reinforcement supporting wall and
isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted.
R403.1.5 Slope. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings
shall be permitted to have a slope not exceeding one (1) vertical unit in ten (10) units
horizontal (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change
the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes
more than one (1) unit vertical in ten (10) units horizontal (10-percent slope). For structures
located in Seismic Design Categories Do, D1, D2, and E, stepped footings shall be
reinforced with four (4) ½-inch diameter deformed reinforcing bars. Two (2) bars shall be
placed at the top and bottom of the footings.
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15.22.040 Tables R403.1 (1 ), (2), and (3) amended.
Tables R403.1 (1 ), (2), and (3) of the California Residential Code are amended by deleting
the same and adding a new Table R403.1 to read as follows:
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Weighted
expansion No. of
index stories
0-20 1
Very low 2
non expansive 3
1
21-50
2
Low
3
1
51-90
Medium 2
3
1
91-130 2
High
3
Above 130
very high
Table R403.1-Foundations for stud bearing walls-minimum requirements1 10 11 12
Foundation for slab and raised floor systems 2, s, 1 Concrete slabs
Interior footings 3-1/2" minimum thickness
IAII perimeter Premoistening of
footings 6
for slab and 4" with E.I. over 51
Stem Footing Footing Reinforcement soils under Restrictions on piers under
raised floors 6
thickness s width 9 thickness
for continuous Total footings, piers raised floors
Depth below natural surface
foundations 3, a
of ground and finish grade
Reinforcement 4 thickness and slabs s 6
of sand
Inches
6 12 6 12 12 1 -#4 Moistening of ground Piers allowed for
6 15 7 18 18 Top and 2" prior to placing concrete single floor
10 18 8 24 24 bottom #4 @48" O.C. is recommended loads only
each way or #3
@ 36" o.c.
6 12 6 15 12 1 -#4 each way 3% over optimum moisture required to Piers allowed for
8 15 7 18 18 Top and 4" a depth of 18" below lowest adjacent single floor
10 18 8 24 24 bottom grade, Testing required, loads only
1 -#4
6 12 8 21 12 Top and #3@24" O.C.
bottom
each way 3% over optimum moisture required to a Piers not
8 15 8 21 18 Testing required, 12" 4" depth of 18" below lowest adjacent grade, allowed
10 18 8 24 24 fJ1c\'riM//,J,43ifl ifooe~,i~ "/aY
2-#4 #3@ 24" O.C. each
6 12 8 27 12 Top & bottom way 3% over optimum moisture required to a depth of Piers not
8 15 8 27 18 4" 18" below lowest adjacent grade. Testing #3 bars@ 24" O.C. each way allowed
10 18 8 27 24 required.
12" into footing, 36" into slab 10
Special design by a licensed Architect or Engineer required
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Footnotes to Table R403.1
1. Pre-moistening is required where specified in Table R403.1 in order to achieve maximum and uniform
expansion of the soil prior to construction and thus limit structural distress caused by uneven
expansion and shrinkage. Other systems, which do not include pre-moistening, may be approved by
the building official, when such alternatives are shown to provide equivalent safeguards against the
adverse effects of expansive soil.
2. Under-floor access crawl holes shall be provided with curbs extending not less than 6 inches above
adjacent grade to prevent surface water from entering the foundation area.
3. Reinforcement for continuous foundations shall be placed not less than 3 inches above the bottom of
the footing and not less than 3 inches below the top of the stem.
4. Slab reinforcement shall be placed at mid-depth and continue to within 2 inches of the exterior face
of the exterior face of the exterior footing walls.
5. Moisture content of soils shall be maintained until foundations and piers are poured and a vapor
barrier is installed. Test shall be taken within 24 hours of each slab pour.
6. Crawl spaces under raised floors need not be pre-moistened except under interior footings. Interior
footings which are not enclosed by a continuous perimeter foundation system or equivalent concrete
or masonry moisture barrier shall be designed and constructed as specified for perimeter footings in
Table R403.1.
7. A grade beam not less than 12 inches by 12 inches in cross-sectional area, reinforced as specified
for continuous foundations in Table R403.1, shall be provided at garage door openings.
8. Foundation stem walls which exceed a height of three (3) times the stem thickness above lowest adjacent
grade shall be reinforced in accordance with Sections 18 and 19 in the California Building Code, or as
required by engineering design, whichever is more restrictive.
9. Footing widths may be reduced upon submittal of calculations by a registered civil or structural
engineer or licensed architect, but shall be a minimum of 12 inches for one-and two-story structures
and 15 inches for three-story structures.
10. Bent reinforcing bar between exterior footing and slab shall be omitted when floor is designed as an
independent, "floating" slab.
11. Fireplace footings shall be reinforced with a horizontal grid located 3 inches above the bottom of the
footing and consisting of not less than #4 bars at 12 inches on center each way. Vertical chimney
reinforcing bars shall be hooked under the grid.
12. Underground utility conduits shall be installed prior to foundation inspection and shall extend
beyond the foundation.
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15.22.050 Foundation design.
The first paragraph of Section R403.1.8 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as
follows:
R403.1.8 Foundations on expansive soils. Foundations and floor slabs for buildings
located on expansive soils shall be designed in accordance with Section 1808.6 of the
California Building Code provided, however, that when buildings are located on expansive
soil having an expansion index greater than 50, gutters, downspouts, piping and/or other
non-erosive devices shall be provided to collect and conduct rainwater to pervious areas
such as yards, open channels or vegetated areas. Routing rooftop runoff via yard drains
to the roadway or the storm water conveyance system shall not be permitted. [Note: the
remainder of Section R403.1.8 remains unchanged.]
15.22.060 Lateral support.
Section R802.8 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R802.8 Lateral Support. Roof framing members and ceiling joists having a depth-to-
thickness ratio exceeding two (2) to one (1) based on nominal dimensions shall be
provided with lateral support at points of bearing to prevent rotation. For roof rafters with
ceiling joists attached per Table R602.3(1 ), the depth-thickness ratio for the total assembly
shall be determined using the combined thickness of the rafter plus the attached ceiling
joist.
15.22.070 Wood truss design.
Section R802.10.2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R802.10.2 Design. Wood trusses shall be designed in accordance with accepted
engineering practice. The design and manufacture of metal-plate-connected wood
trusses shall comply with American National Standards Institute/Truss Plate Institute
(ANSI/TPI) 1. The truss design drawings shall be prepared by a registered professional.
15.22.080 Roofing.
Section R902.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R902.1 Roofing Covering Materials. Roof coverings shall be class A or B, except that no
wooden shakes or shingles, treated or untreated, shall be permitted."
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
CITY OF MOORPARK
SS.
CERTIFICATION
I, Ky Spangler, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California , do hereby certify
under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Ordinance No . 530 was adopted by the City
Council of the City of Moorpark at a regular meeting held on the 3rd day of December,
2025 and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Councilmembers Barrett, Castro, Delgado , Means , and Mayor Enegren
None
None
None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 4th day of December, 2025.
City Cl k
(seal)