HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-256RESOLUTION NO. 2003-256
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA URGING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS COMMISSION TO ADOPT THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE AND INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE
COUNCIL, AS THE STATE BUILDING AND FIRE CODES
FOR CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the codes published by the International Conference of Building Officials
(ICBO) have been successful in ensuring a high level of public health, safety and welfare in
building construction for the citizens of California for over 70 years; and
WHEREAS, the three major model code organizations including ICBO joined to
consolidate into the International Code Council (ICC) and produce the ICC International Codes
as a single set of building and fire safety codes for nationwide and international use instead of
three; and
WHEREAS, one or more of the ICC International Codes are used in 46 states, the
District of Columbia, and by federal agencies; and
WHEREAS, adopting the ICC International Codes with nationwide usage is necessary to
maintain a competitive economic environment for business and housing in the State of California
and in the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the ICC International Codes has been endorsed by leading
building industry groups and professional organizations, including:
· National Association Home Builders (NAHB)
· California Building Industry Association (CBIA)
· Building Oxvners and Managers Association (BOMA)
· National Apartment Association
· National Multi-Housing Council
· Intemational City Managers Association (ICMA)
· American Institute of Architects (AIA)
· California Building Officials (CALBO)
WHEREAS, the ICC International Codes are developed through an open, inclusive and
balanced process that ensures the participation of all interested parties while maintaining the
final determination of code provisions beyond the control of vested and proprietary interests and
with Building and Fire Code Officials dedicated to the preservation of the public health, safety
and welfare in our community; and
WHEREAS, the accessibility provisions in the ICC International Codes have been
developed to comply with federal American with Disabilities Act and are approved as a safe
harbor for complying with federal Fair Housing Act Guidelines; and
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WHEREAS, local jurisdictions such as the City of Chula Vista are responsible for
enforcing building and fire codes for approximately 95% of the buildings in the State of
California; and
WHEREAS, local jurisdictions should have commensurate participation in the decision
as to which codes for building and fire life safety are adopted in the State of California on behalf
of our communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve:
To declare its support for adoption of the ICC International Building, Residential and
Fire Codes by the California Building Standards Commission for use in the State of
California and the City of Chula Vista; and
2. To direct the City Clerk to forward this resolution to Governor Gray Davis and the
California Building Standards Commission; and
To direct the City Clerk to forward this resolution to the League of California Cities,
California Building Officials, California Fire Chiefs Association, International Code
Council, and other appropriate governmental and private organizations for the
purpose of encouraging adoption of the ICC International Building, Residential and
Fire Codes; and
To direct the City Manager, Fire Chief, Fire Marshal and Chief Building Official to
represent the citizens of Chula Vista in the pursuit, to the greatest extent possible, of
the adoption of the ICC International Building, Residential and Fire Codes for use in
the State of California and the City of Chula Vista.
Presented by
Robert A. Leiter
Planning and Building Director
Approved as to form by
Ann Moore
City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 10th day of June, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas, and Padilla
NAYS:
Councilmembers: None
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Councilmembers:
None
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"Stephen Paffllta, Mayor
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2003-256 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 10th day of June, 2003.
Executed this 10th day of June, 2003.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk