HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2003 - 68RESOLUTION NO. 2003 — 68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
SUPPORTING THE STATEWIDE ADOPTION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL CODES PUBLISHED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL
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 ICB0
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 National City; 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 Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
• National Apartment Association
• National Multi -Housing Council
• International 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
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WHEREAS, the accessibility provisions in the ICC International Codes
have been developed to comply with the federal American with Disabilities Act and
are approved as a safe harbor for complying with federal Fair Housing Act
Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, local jurisdictions such as the City of National City 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, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of National City hereby:
1. Declares its support for adoption of the ICC International Codes for all
building and fire safety codes by the California Building Standards Commission for
use in the State of California and the City of National City; and
2. Directs the City Clerk to forward this resolution to Governor Gray
Davis and the California Building Standards Commission; and
3. Directs 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
Codes; and
4. Directs the City Manager, Fire Chief, Fire Marshal and Chief Building
Official to represent the citizens of National City in the pursuit, to the greatest
extent possible, of the adoption of the ICC International Codes for use in the State
of California and the City of National City.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3`d day of June, 2003.
ATTEST:
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Michael Dalla, 4'ity Clerk
Nick lnzuhza, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III, City Attorney