HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2003-106RESOLUTION NO. 2003-106
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LODI SUPPORTING THE STATEWIDE ADOPTION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODES PUBLISHED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL
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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 Lodi; 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)
• Fire Prevention Officers (FPO's) Section of the California Fire Chiefs
Association (CFCA)
• 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
WHEREAS, local jurisdictions, such as the City of Lodi, 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 Lodi 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 the City of Lodi; and
2. To direct the City Clerk to forward this resolution to Governor Gray Davis,
California State Fire Marshal, and the California Building Standards
Commission; and
3. 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 Codes; and
4. To direct the City Manager, Fire Chief, Fire Marshal and Chief Building
Official to represent the citizens of Lodi 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 Lodi.
Dated: June 18, 2003
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2003-106 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held June 18, 2003, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hansen, Howard, Land, and
Mayor Hitchcock
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
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