Welcome to the Administration and Code Committee
Administration and Code Committee Chair, Faruk Sezer MS, PE, CASp, ICC
Building Civil Engineer
Government and Community Relations Division
Jurisdiction: Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
Phone: (213) 482-0093
Email: faruk.sezer@lacity.org
Administration and Code Committee Co-Chair, Erik Rodriguez, P.E.
Research and Training Section
Jurisdiction: Los Angeles County Public Works
Phone: (626) 945-7593
Email: ERODRIGUEZ@dpw.lacounty.gov
Board Liaison, Mike Perez
ICC LABC Secretary
Jurisdiction: City of Los Angeles
Email: michael.x.perez@lacity.org and treasurer@icclabc.org
Purpose Statement
The Administration and Code Committee (“Committee”) focus on topics or issues relevant to the daily operation and administration of a building and safety organization. Building department administration topics or issues that may be discussed includes, but not limited to, the following: training, education and certification; code development and adoption; budget, finance and fee; technology enhancement; record management; staffing; standardize forms or handouts; procedure and policy; uniform application, enforcement and interpretation of the administrative sections of the CCR Title 24 Regulations; and other pertinent administration topics or issues of interest to the members. The Committee may periodically become involved with activities and events in an effort to promote the status of the Chapter as well as to improve the social interaction and networking among the members. Members interested in participating in this Committee should contact the Chairperson (see contact information below).
CURRENT/ACTIVE 2023 COMMITTEE ACTIVITY
The Committee is currently working on and/or discussing the following topics or issues:
- 2024 ICC Code Development Cycle for the 2027 I-Codes
- 2023 AB 1046 Amend AP Earthquake Fault Zone Act
- 2021 AB 2234 Permit Streamlining Act, Housing
- 2021 SB 379 Residential Solar Energy Systems: Permitting
- 2021 SB 897 Accessory Dwelling Unit
- Vehicle/Parking Lift
Please refer to the meeting agendas or minutes (as they become available) for the latest information or status on the Committee’s activities (see meeting minutes below).
COMPLETED COMMITTEE ACTIVITY - 2022
- 2022 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle/LARUCP
- 2022 ICC Group B Code Development Cycle for 2024 I-Codes
- Conversion of Outdoor Business from Temporary to Permanent Use
- Maintenance and Inspection Program for Existing Older Buildings
- SFM Existing Building Code Workgroup
- 2021 AB 2322 California Building Standards: Fire Resistance: Occupancy Risk Category
- Valuation Threshold for Permit Exemption
- 2021 SB 1194 Gender Neutral Facility
- 2017 SB 721 Building Standards: Decks and Balconies: Inspection
- Waterfront Harbor Structures
COMPLETED COMMITTEE ACTIVITY - 2021
- 2021 ICC Code Development Cycle Group A for 2024 I-Codes
- Tiny Houses / Mobile Tiny Houses / ADUs / JADUs
- Survey Plan Submittal Process
- COVID Continuity of Business Operation
2025 Meeting Minutes
2023 Meeting Minutes
2022 Meeting Minutes
Video on Various Topics of Interest to Code Officials
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size Discussion with HCD
The Administration Committee held a meeting on 5/18/22 to discuss minimum dwelling unit size and related topic with Mitchel Baker from HCD.
Local Code Adoption Web Seminar by Stuart Tom
This web seminar does the following: 1) addresses how to locally adopt and amend the new 2022 California Building Code, 2) provides a timeline to stay on track for proper adoption and filing with the Building Standards Commission, and 3) provides "do’s and don’ts" for the local adoption process.
Goal of Code Coordination Effort
This training video provides a high level summary regarding the goal and effort of the committee to coordinate code development efforts among the various participating jurisdictions, committees and chapters.
ADU-JADU Discussion with HCD and SFM
The Administration Committee held a meeting on 3/24/21 to discuss various code questions related to ADU and JADU with HCD and SFM staff.