A. Amend Section R109.1.2, Exception, to read as follows:

Exception: Back-filling of ground-source heat pump loop systems tested in accordance with ASTM Standards prior to inspection shall be permitted.

B. Amend Table R301.2(1) to read as follows:

GROUND SNOW LOADo	WIND DESIGN				SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORYf	SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM			ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIREDh	FLOOD HAZARDSg	AIR FREEZING INDEXi	MEAN ANNUAL TEMPj
	Speedd (mph)	Topographic effectsk	Special wind regionl	Windborne debris zonem		Weatheringa	Frost line depthb	Termitec
0	95	YES	NO	NO	D	Negligible	0	Very high	No	Refer to Chapter 17.78 of the SLO Municipal Code	0	59(°F)
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA
Elevation			Altitude correction factor	Coincident wet bulb	Indoor winter design dry-bulb temperature	Indoor winter design dry-bulb temperature			Outdoor winter design dry-bulb temperature		Heating temperature difference
250			0.993	63	70	70			35		35
Latitude			Daily range	Indoor summer design relative humidity	Indoor summer design relative humidity	Indoor summer design dry-bulb temperature			Outdoor summer design dry-bulb temperature		Cooling temperature difference
35			MEDIUM	50%	50%	75			88		13

C. Add Section R313.3.3.5 to read as follows:

R313.3.3.5 Sprinkler Activation Alarm. An alarm audible from all sleeping rooms shall be provided.

D. Amend Section R322.1 to read as follows:

R322.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas (including A or V Zones) identified in the current edition of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Flood Insurance Rating Map shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions contained in this section and the flood plain management regulations contained in San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Section 17.78, whichever is more stringent. Buildings and structures located in whole or in part in identified floodways shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ASCE 24.

E. Add Section R337.1.1 to read as follows:

R337.1.1 Establishment of limits. The City of San Luis Obispo is considered a “Community at Risk” due to the threat of wildfire impacting the urban community. The City shall continue to enhance the fire safety and construction codes for new buildings in order to reduce the risk of urban fires that may result from wildfires. New buildings citywide shall incorporate the following construction methods and materials: Ignition resistant exterior wall coverings; Fire sprinkler protection in attic areas (at least one “pilot head”); Ember resistant vent systems for attics and under floor areas, protected eaves, and Class ‘A’ roof coverings as identified in the California Building Code Chapter 7A.

F. Delete Sections R403 and R404, and add Section R403.1 to read as follows:

R403.1 Foundations. The design of foundations to support structures regulated under the Part 2.5 of the San Luis Obispo Building Construction and Fire Prevention Code, 2023 shall be per Part 2 of the San Luis Obispo Building Construction and Fire Prevention Code, 2023, Section 1809 or 1810.