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Update to Morgan Hill Building and Construction Codes

Original title: ADOPT ORDINANCE 2221, NEW SERIES, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.08 (BUILDING CODE), 15.12 (ELECTRICAL CODE), 15.16 (MECHANICAL CODE), 15.20 (PLUMBING CODE), AND 15.44 (FIRE CODE) TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2016 CALIFORNIA STATE BUILDING STANDARDS CODES KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24 AND TO AMEND, DELETE, AND ADD CERTAIN OTHER BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES TO SECTIONS IN CHAPTERS 15.40 (BUILDING SECURITY), 15.65 (SUSTAINABLE BUILDING REGULATIONS), AND 15.66 (SWIMMING POOLS) OF TITLE 15 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE MORGAN HILL MUNICIPAL CODE

November 2, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners, contractors, and developers in Morgan Hill must now comply with the updated 2016 state-mandated construction and safety standards for all new building projects and renovations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners and developers

They must adhere to the updated 2016 state building and construction standards for all new projects.

Construction contractors

They are required to follow the amended local codes for all building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work in the city.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 2, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City of Morgan Hill is adopting the 2016 California State Building Standards () into its local municipal code. This ordinance updates local requirements for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, security, sustainability, and swimming pool construction to align with state standards.

Key Facts

Adopts the 2016 California State Building Standards (Title 24) by reference into the Morgan Hill Municipal Code.
Amends Chapter 15.08 (Building Code) to reflect state standards.
Amends Chapter 15.12 (Electrical Code) to reflect state standards.
Amends Chapter 15.16 (Mechanical Code) to reflect state standards.
Amends Chapter 15.20 (Plumbing Code) to reflect state standards.
Amends Chapter 15.44 (Fire Code) to reflect state standards.
Updates Chapter 15.40 (Building Security) with minor changes.
Updates Chapter 15.65 (Sustainable Building Regulations) with minor changes.
Updates Chapter 15.66 (Swimming Pools) with minor changes.
The ordinance was introduced on October 24, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this ordinance change how I build a swimming pool?

Yes, the ordinance includes minor changes to Chapter 15.66, which governs swimming pool construction standards.

What is the purpose of this update?

The update ensures that Morgan Hill's local building and construction codes are consistent with the 2016 California State Building Standards.

Why It Matters

Property owners, contractors, and developers in Morgan Hill must now comply with the updated 2016 state-mandated construction and safety standards for all new building projects and renovations.

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