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New Building Codes Adopted <br />• 2010 CA Codes become effective January 1, 2011 <br />HSC 17958.5 & HSC 18941.5 <br />• Local jurisdictions may amend building standards to be more <br />restrictive than Title 24, if such amendments are justified on the basis <br />of a local geological, topographical or climatic condition. <br />Green Building Standards Code <br />• California Green Building Code <br />Fire Safety <br />• Residential Fire Sprinklers (R313) <br />o Required in every dwelling unit, including Single Family Dwellings. <br />NFPA 13D <br />Effective Date for New Codes <br />• Beginning January 1, 2011, several NEW building codes will be <br />enforced in CA. <br />• All architects, engineers, designers, and contractors MUST be familiar <br />with the new codes. <br />SAMC Chapters 8 and 14 <br />• Existing amendments updated with new code language <br />• Based on geological, topographical and climatic conditions <br />• Enhanced public safety <br />New Codes Will Benefit Everyone <br />• Improved life safety <br />• Incorporates latest national standards <br />• Improved Accessibility <br />• Promotes greener buildings <br />• Enhanced seismic safety standards <br />The public hearing opens at 6:58 p.m. No correspondence was received <br />There were no public speakers and the hearing closed. <br />MOTION: <br />1. Adopt a resolution. <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -052 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY <br />COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA, SETTING <br />FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN <br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA WHICH JUSTIFY CERTAIN <br />MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING <br />CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 OCTOBER 18, 2010 <br />1 0A -15 <br />