Title 16 - Buildings and Construction

16.110.100 2018 Residential Code - Adoption

For the purpose of new construction of single-family residences that (i) are less than 2,500 square feet of total livable floor area, or gross floor area minus garages and basements, in size, and (ii) are constructed on each such residence’s own separate lot or parcel with its own individual legal description:

The 2018 International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted by reference, save and except such parts or portions thereof as are specifically deleted, added or changed in the City Code. At least one copy shall be marked “Official Copy as Incorporated by Ordinance No. BC-3513” and filed with the City Clerk for inspection by the public during reasonable business hours, with all sections or portions thereof intended to be deleted, added or changed clearly marked to show any deletions, additions or changes.

Note: Any reference in OPMC Chapter 16.110 to the “International Residential Code” or to the “International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings” is only intended to refer to the 2018 International Residential Code. Any deletion, addition or change set forth in OPMC Chapter 16.110 shall only apply to the 2018 International Residential Code and shall not be interpreted to delete, add to or change any section or provision of any Residential Code adopted by OPMC Chapter 16.310.

(History: Ord. No. BC-3499, §49, 2026, Ord. BC-3286 §44, 2020; Ord. BC-2936 §28, 2012; BC-2635 §49, 2007; BC-2459 §33, 2004; BC-2237 §2, 2001)

Effective on: 1/1/1901