HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-189 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 03-189
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE STATEWIDE
ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODES PUBLISHED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Rancho Cucamonga City Council is serving the community to
provide fire protection, and a healthy and safe environment, and
WHEREAS, the codes published by the International Conference of Building
Officials (ICBO)/International Fire Code Institute (IFCI) have been successful in ensuring a high
standard for public health, safety, and welfare in building construction and fire protection for the
citizens of California for over 70 years; and
WHEREAS, the three major model code organizations including ICBO/IFCI
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 Codes are used in 46 states, the District of
Columbia, and by federal agencies; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the ICC International Codes has been endorsed by
leading building industry groups and professional organizations, including:
• California Building Officials (CALBO)
• Northern and Southern California Fire Prevention Officers
• Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office
• Washington State Association of Fire Marshals
• National Home Builders Association (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)
WHEREAS, the International Fire Code offers an equivalent level of fire and life
safety protection as that currently codified by the base code in the California Fire Code; and,
WHEREAS, the ICC International Codes are easier to understand and apply in
terms of design, construction and enforcement application due to use of the nationally
recognized common code format, and the "stand alone" comprehensiveness of the codes; and,
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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 Fire and Building Code Officials dedicated to the preservation of
the public health, safety and welfare in our community; and
WHEREAS, local jurisdictions are responsible for enforcing building and fire
codes for approximately 95% of the buildings in the State of California;
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 RANCHO
CUCAMONGA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
1. To declare 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
2. To direct the Fire Chief and Building Official to distribute this resolution to
appropriate governmental and private organizations for the purpose of
encouraging adoption of the ICC International Codes; and
3. To direct the Fire Chief and Building Official to represent the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District and the City of Rancho Cucamonga in the
pursuit, to the greatest extent possible, of the adoption of the ICC
International Codes for use in the State of California.
Please see the following page
for formal adoption,certification and signatures
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of July 2003.
AYES: Alexander, Gutierrez, Howdyshell, Kurth, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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William J. Alk-ander, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra J. Ada s, CMC, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting
of said City Council held on the 2nd day of July 2003.
Executed this 3`d day of July 2003, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Debra J. Adai , CMC, City Clerk