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BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: (cont.)
these ordinances.
The seven Ordinances were read into the record and are presented for a second reading
and adoption. If adopted without change, the provisions will become effective on January
1, 2008.
Recommendation
The Planning and Building Safety Department and the Fire Department recommend that
the City Council (1) open the public hearing and take testimony, (2) close the public hearing
and discuss the item, and (3) waive second reading and adopt ordinances incorporating the
2007 California Building Code (Volumes I and II) with amendments, the 2007 California
Mechanical Code with amendments, the 2007 California Electrical Code with amendments,
the 2007 California Plumbing Code amendments, the 2007 California Fire Code with
amendments, the 2006 International Fire Code with amendments, the 2007 California
Energy Code, and the 2007 California Administrative Code with amendments into the
ESMC to be effective on January 1, 2008.
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