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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 4 0-0 3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
LOS ALTOS HILLS 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 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 Town of Los Altos Hills, 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
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
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WHEREAS, local jurisdictions such as the Town of Los Altos Hills 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 Town of Los Altos Hills 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 Town of Los Altos
Hills; and
2. To direct the City Clerk to forward this resolution to Governor Gray Davis,
the League of California Cities, and the California Building Standards
Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills at the
regular meeting held on the 19th day of June, 2003.
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MAYOR OF 0 TOWN OF er ALTOS HILLS
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF Il"
OWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA )
TOWNOF LOS ALTOS HILLS )
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