HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-093 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 02-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDNG
OFFICALS RECOMMENDATION TO THE BUILDING
STANDARDS COMMSSlON FOR THE ADOPTION OF A
COMBINATION OF BUILDING RELATED CODES
WHEREAS, the California Building Officials have been in existence for over forty years
representing local government in the code adoption process and to keep local government
informed about the ever-changing state of building codes in California; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the California Building Officials is to work for the adoption of
sensible, efficient, and up to date building codes to protect the public safety of all Californians;
and
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission has caused California to fall
drastically behind in building code enforcement by adopting out of date building codes for
enforcement at the local level; and
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission has caused unnecessary
delays in the past and current code adoption cycle of up to twenty-two (22) months, the current
code adoption cycle being six (6) months behind schedule, and
WHEREAS, the continuation of unnecessary delays in the current code adoption cycle
and the continued utilization of out of date editions of building codes editions will subject the
residents of California to harm in the event of a building code related catastrophe occurring in
our communities, and
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission and the Governor should
assure that the most up to date and reasonable building codes is a priority for California by
directing the California Building Standards Commission go forward in a timely manner and direct
the adoption of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, Uniform Building
Code, Uniform Mechanical Code and the National Electrical Code in accordance with the
recommendation of the California Building Officials.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that
Section 1: The City Council does support the recommendation of the California Building
Officials for the adoption of a combination of codes comprised of the International Building
Code, International Residential Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code and
National Electrical Code.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of October, 2002.
ATTEST:
[SEAL]
Mayor
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan Jones, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the
Resolution No. 02--93 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of October, 2002, by the following
vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Stone, Roberts
Susan W.~ones, CMC
'~__.~ ~// City Clerk
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