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FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Directc
John Callahan, Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Tim Girvin, Chief Building Official-r
Jim Tringham, Fire Marshal
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF LATEST EDITIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION
AND FIRE PREVENTION CODES AND CONVERSION TO THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Waive first reading and introduce ordinance (1) repealing Chapters 15.02, 15.04, and 15.08 of the
Municipal Code, and(2) adopting new Chapters 15.02, 15.04, and adopting the 2007 edition of
the California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing,Electrical, Historical Building, Existing
Building, and Fire Codes, and the 2006 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code,
with amendments.
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
The City is required to follow the building and fire codes adopted by the State of California,
normally updated every three years. The next editions will be effective January 1, 2008. These
codes can be modified to reflect unique situations or special needs, and the City must adopt these
local modifications as part of the Municipal Code in order to keep the City's building and fire
codes coordinated with the State's codes. This code adoption will continue the incorporation of
all special construction requirements unique to the City of San Luis Obispo into the most recent
"building and fire codes" established by the State of California. The latest State adoption has
resulted in the conversion from use of the Uniform Building Code to the International Building
Code. While the codes are similar in appearance, there are some fundamental changes that may
affect the design of buildings. The proposed ordinance will retain previously established
amendments, improve the enforceability of amendments, and maintain compatibility with the
California Building Standards Code (Title 24).
Background
Every three years, the model construction and fire codes are republished to incorporate all code
changes accepted by majority vote of members attending the International Code Council (ICC)
annual code development meetings. The State of California adopts and amends the most recent
edition of the codes, which are subsequently published by the Building Standards Commission.
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The Commission completed the adoption process for the current triennial edition of the
California Building Standards Code, also known as "Title 24", during the spring of 2007. As a
result, the new codes (2007 California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire
Codes) will become effective statewide on January 1, 2008.
The California Health and Safety Code allows the City to amend provisions of the California
Building Standards Code due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. The .
action recommended includes necessary amendments to the codes to address unusual local
conditions in the City of San Luis Obispo. The proposed ordinance contains the findings
required to justify the suggested code modifications. Without this action, the Building & Safety
Division and the Fire Department will have no authority to enforce the City's existing local
amendments, since they are tied to the 2001 California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire
Codes or the 2004 California Electrical Code. These editions will no longer be valid when the
2007 editions of the California Codes automatically become the City's codes on January 1, 2008.
If the recommended action is endorsed by the City Council, final adoption of the ordinance at
the next regular meeting will make the effective dates of local and statewide codes coincide.
So What is Different About the International Codes
The International Codes create no issues with respect to City policies governing building safety
or construction. The code change is technical, resulting in minor changes to materials and
construction techniques. The most significant change occurs with respect to how the code
documents are organized and formatted, and with professional standards referenced in the codes.
Prior to the year 2000, there were three building codes in the United States, the Uniform Building
Code, National Building Code and Southern Building Code. The three organizations responsible
for preparation of these codes combined into the International Code Council and developed the
International Codes. As a result of combining the codes there were changes made to incorporate
either the best practice or least restrictive provision into the International Code. The code
remains 60% - 70% the same; however changes occur throughout the new document. Format of
information is different for many sections, additional tables and figures are available and
reference to professional standards such as, American Society of Civil Engineers, American
Concrete Institute, American Institute of Steel Construction is now required rather than having
reprinted modifications memorialized in the code standards.
The greatest challenge for implementing the International Codes will be to insure that industry
practitioners and regulating agencies, including the City, make the transition at the same time.
This is being accomplished by several methods. The International Code Council has training
opportunities available and California Building Official Association (Calbo) has sponsored their
425 plan; this plan will provide 425 training opportunities, by the end of the year, which are
available at I I code academies throughout the state. These training sessions are available to
public jurisdictions and design professionals including Architects and Engineers. Additional
training is being provided through the local AIA and all Architects and Engineers are required to
attend training sessions like these to maintain their professional registration.
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Technical Summary
The proposed ordinance will repeal existing chapters of the Municipal Code that adopt and
amend the 2001 or 2004 codes (15.02, 15.04 & 15.08). The ordinance will also create new
Chapter 15.02 adopting the appropriate 2007 California Codes and the 2006 International
Property Maintenance Code and create a new Chapter 15.04 titled "Construction and Fire
Prevention Regulations" for amendments to the construction and fire codes.
The State has established the 2006 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) as the basis
for the 2007 California Building Code. The previous California code was based on the 1997
edition of the Uniform Building Code, which was the last edition published. During the 1990's,
the three model code organizations joined together to become the International Code Council
(ICC) and began to develop the International series of codes. Although the first complete edition
of the series was published in 2000, followed by the 2003 and 2006 editions, the political process
at the State level was unable to accomplish adoption of the newest codes until this year.
Likewise, the most recent editions (2006) of the Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Codes
developed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the 2005
edition of National Electrical Code developed by the National Fire Protection Association are the
basis of the corresponding 2007 edition of the California code.
New to this code adoption is the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), which
replaces the Uniform Housing Code and the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings. The Uniform codes, last published in 1997, are the primary tools for the City's code
enforcement program. The IPMC will provide the necessary technical provisions and
administrative authority for code enforcement officers to pursue unsafe building conditions with
no outward changes to the City's code enforcement program.
Past code adoptions by the City of San Luis Obispo have included administrative and technical
amendments to the construction and fire prevention codes to address special situations or
conditions unique to our city. Staff has determined that the local amendments previously
adopted have not become part of the new edition of the codes through the ICC code change
process or by State of California amendment. Since there have been no changes in special
"climatic, geologic, or topographic" conditions in San Luis Obispo, staff recommends that
previous local amendments be carried over to the new codes. Brief summaries of all proposed
code amendments in this adoption cycle are found in Attachment 3 to this report.
Strategy used to Convert to the International Code
Staff focus during this code update was to review the previous local amendments, determine if
the new code had changed to cover the local amendment and if not, propose language that would
preserve our significant local amendments. There are several provisions we need to preserve,
Administrative, Grading, Flood Protection, Demolition, Construction and Fire codes. Code
reviews have been done by the Public Works Department, Fire Department and Community
Development Department. In many cases, conversion to the International Code has resulted in
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fewer local amendments.
Amendments retained from previous code adoptions with no changes:-
CONSTRUCTION CODES
• Requirement for underground utility services.
• Requirement to screen solid waste containers.
• Clarification of membership and function of the Board of Appeals.
• Special fire-resistive construction in the Commercial Fire Zone.
• Requirement for new buildings to be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
• Additional requirements for alarm monitoring.
• Prohibition of wood shake and wood shingle roof coverings.
• Control and drainage of surface water around a new building.
• Depth of footings below grade.
• Requirements for concrete on-grade concrete slabs.
• Additional safety requirements for swimming pools.
• Demolition and moving regulations.
• Additional administrative provisions for grading and hillside grading limitations.
• Administrative regulations for unreinforced masonry building mitigation program.
• Requirement for installation of a building sewer.
• Requirement for location of electrical service disconnect.
• Requirements for well construction.
FIRE CODE
• Clarification of membership of the Board of Appeals.
• Prohibition of open burning.
• Additional requirements for alarm monitoring.
• Additional limitations or revised requirements for fire apparatus access roads.
• Authority to remove obstructions blocking fire department access.
• Authority to require additional safeguards if a building is beyond the 4-minute response
time.
• Fire sprinkler requirements for existing buildings in the Commercial Fire Zone.
• Prohibition on the sale or use of fireworks.
• Reference to additional standards for the Wildland—Urban Interface Area.
Amendments retained from previous code adoption with minor modification:
CONSTRUCTION CODES
• Coordination between the flood related construction provisions and other City standards.
FIRE CODE
• Fire protection at construction sites.
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• Additional limitation on the size and installation of above-ground fuel tanks.
New amendments with this adoption:
CONSTRUCTION CODES
• A new section clarifies application of the building code to airspace subdivisions
• An amended section clarifies the time limit and expiration of a permit application (from
former code)
• A new section establishes the plan review fees and time of payment (from former code)
• Minor modification to fire sprinkler standards to allow flexibility in applying sprinkler
coverage in sensitive electrical equipment areas.
• An amended section requires additional zones in fire sprinkler system for life safety.
• An amended section requires a standpipe system in a parking structure.
• A new section clarifies the relative hazard between different occupancies where there is a
change of occupancy in an existing building.
• An amended section clarifies the relationship between the IPMC and the California
building plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire codes.
• A new section establishes the conditions that constitute a dangerous building.
FIRE CODE
• An amended section requires address numbers to have greater visibility if necessary.
• An amended section requires improved identification of gas meters.
• Minor modification to fire sprinkler standards to allow flexibility in applying sprinkler
coverage in sensitive electrical equipment areas.
• An amended section requires additional zones in fire sprinkler system for life safety.
• An amended section requires a standpipe system in a parking structure.
Attachment 2 illustrates actual text changes for all proposed amendments to the various codes.
OUTREACH:
During the past year the Chief Building Official has provided several Council Notes describing
the code update outreach efforts, which describe efforts notifying local Architects, Engineers, and
designers of training opportunities, coordination with other departments regarding code changes
and development of a policy to define how building permit applications will be handled during
this transition to the new codes notifying all people who pick up building permit applications of
the codes that will be in effect come January Is'. Additionally, projects that are in our
development review process which are candidates for use of the I-Codes have been reviewed
using the new codes and pre-application conferences have occurred in order to assist the design
professional with compliance with the new codes. Finally, outreach will continue, the Chief
Building Official will meet with the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Committee
on November 1, 2007, to discuss changes to the code and how they could affect the a project
from an economic standpoint.
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CONCURRENCES:
The City Engineer's office concurs with amended flood-proofing and grading provisions. The
Community Development and Fire Departments jointly prepared and support the proposed
ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no significant fiscal impacts.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance
2. Illustrated Text Changes for Proposed New Amendments
3. Discussion & Summary of Amendments
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ORDINANCE NO. (2007 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING
TITLE 15 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADOPT AND AMEND THE LATEST EDITIONS OF THE
CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODES
AND ADOPT FINDINGS OF FACTS TO SUPPORT THE IMPOSITION OF
REQUIREMENTS GREATER THAN
THE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY OR PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
to provide citizens with the greatest degree of fire, life and structural safety in buildings in the
most cost effective manner by adopting that body of regulations referred to as the California
Building Standards Code with amendments specific to the City of San Luis Obispo; and
WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.5 and Section
18941.5, require the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the California
Building Standards Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 18941.5 and 17958.5, to
make an express finding that each such modification or change is needed; and,
WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that such
changes must be determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or
topographical conditions; and,
WHEREAS, such findings must be made available as a public record and a copy thereof
with each such modification or change shall be filed with the State of California Building
Standards Commission;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED that the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. The Council of the City of San Luis Obispo affirms the findings justifying
previous changes and modifications to the adopted construction and fire codes as contained in
Ordinance No. 1033 (1985 Series), Ordinance No. 1105 (1987 Series), Ordinance No. 1169
(1990 Series), Ordinance No. 1170 (1990 Series), Ordinance No. 1213 (1992 Series), Ordinance
No. 1287 (1995 Series), Ordinance No. 1288 (1995 Series), Ordinance No. 1336 (1998 Series),
Ordinance No. 1353 (1999 Series), Ordinance No 1423 (2002 Series) and Ordinance No. 1453
(2004 Series);
The Council of the City of San Luis Obispo proclaims that the provisions of the State
Building Standards Code are hereby modified, changed and amended, as provided for in this
ordinance, based upon the foregoing findings and that said Council takes said action because of
the public interest in protecting life and preserving public safety and property. The City Council
hereby determines that Sections 602.1.2, 903.2, 903.3.1.1,903.4, 903.4.3, 905.3.1, 907.14,
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910.3.2.2, 1506.3.1, 1803.7, 1805.2, 1910.1-1910.5, Table 1805.4.2, and Appendix Sections
J 103.1403.4 of the 2007 California Building Code, Section 315.4 of the 2007 California
Plumbing Code, Article 270 (A)(1) of the 2007 California Electrical Code, and Sections 307.1.1,
307.2, 307.4.1, 307.4.2, 405.7, 503.1.1, 503.1.2, 503.2.5, 508.2, 508.5.1, 603.1.4, 608.1, 901.4.2,
901.4.3, 903.2, 903.2.1, 903.1.1, 903.4, 903.4.3, 905.3.1, 907.15, 910.3.2.2, 1404.5, 1410.1,
1412.1, 2206.2, 2206.2.3, 2206.2.4, 2206.2.4.1, 2206.2.6, 3301.1, 3404.2.7, 3404.2.8.3,
3404.2.8.11, 3404.2.9, 3406.2.4, 3406.2.5, 3804.2, and 4701.1, and Appendix Sections B105.2,
D103.1, D103.4, D103.6, D103.6.1, D103.6.2, D104.1, D105.2, D106.2 and D107.1 of the 2007
California Fire Code are required to be modified due to the findings contained herein to greater
requirements than those set forth in the California State Building Standards;
The City Council finds that each of the changes or modifications to measures referred to
therein are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical
conditions in the area encompassed by the boundaries of the City of San Luis Obispo, and the
City Council further finds that the following findings support the local necessity for the changes
or modifications:
FINDING 1
That the City of San Luis Obispo is situated at the base of a watershed of the Santa Lucia
Mountains and that flooding of San Luis, Chorro, Stenner, Old Garden, and Brizzolara Creeks
results in conditions rendering fire department vehicular traffic unduly burdensome or impossible
as witnessed in major floods that occurred in 1952, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1982, and 1995.
Furthermore, flood conditions described above create the potential for overcoming the ability of
the fire department to aid or assist in fire control, evacuations, rescues and other emergency task
demands inherent in such situations. The resulting overburdening of fire department personnel
may cause a substantial or total lack of protection against fire for the buildings and structures
located in the City of San Luis Obispo. The afore-described conditions support the imposition of
fire protection requirements greater than those set forth in the California State Building Standards
Code and, in particular, support the imposition of greater requirements than set forth in Sections
602.1.2, 903.2, 903.3.1.1, 903.4, 903.4.3, 905.3.1, 907.14, 910.3.2.2, and 1506.3.1 of the 2007
California Building Code, Article 230-70 (A)(1) of the 2007 California Electrical Code, and
Sections 307.1.1, 307.2, 307.4.1, 307.4.2, 405.7, 503.1.1, 503.1.2, 503.2.5, 508.2, 508.5.1,
603.1.4, 608.1, 901.4.2, 901.4.3, 903.2, 903.2.1, 903.4, 903.4.3, 905.3.1, 910.3.2.2, 907.15,
1404.5, 1410.1, 1412.1, 2206.2, 2206.2.3, 2206.2.4, 2206.2.4.1, 2206.2.6, 3301.1, 3404.2.7,
3404.2.8.3, 3404.2.8.11, 3404.2.9, 3406.2.4, 3406.2.5, 3804.2, and 4701.1, and Appendix
Sections B105.2, D103.1, D103.4, 13103.6, D 103.6.1, D103.6.2, D104.1, D105.2, D106.2 and
D107.1 of the 2007 California Fire Code.
FINDING 2
That the City of San Luis Obispo is situated near three major faults each capable of generating
earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.5. These are the San Andreas to the east of the City, the
Nacimiento-Rinconada that crosses Hwy 101 north of the City then parallels the City to the east,
and the Hosgri to the West. Other faults of importance are the Huasna and West Huasna to the
Southeast of the City, the San Simeon to the Northwest, and the Edna and Edna Extended faults
which enter the southern areas of the City. In as much as these faults are included as major
California earthquake faults, which are subject to becoming active at any time, the City of San
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Luis Obispo is particularly vulnerable to devastation should such an earthquake occur. The
potential effects include isolating the City of San Luis Obispo from the North and South due to
the potential for collapsing of freeway overpasses or a slide on both the Cuesta and Ontario
Grades and the potential for horizontal or vertical movement of the Edna fault rendering surface
travel across the southern extremities of the city unduly burdensome or impossible. Additional
potential situations inherent in such an occurrence include loss of the City's two main water
sources (the Salinas and Whale Rock reservoirs), broken natural-gas mains causing structure and
other fires, leakage of hazardous materials, the need for rescues from collapsed structures, and
the rendering of first aid and other medical attention to large numbers of people. The protection
of human life and the preservation of property in the event of such an occurrence support the
imposition of fire protection requirements greater than those set forth in the California State
Building Standards Code and in particular support the imposition of greater requirements than set
forth in Sections 602.1.2, 903.2, 903.3.1.1, 903.4, 903.4.3, 905.3.1, 907.14, 910,3.2.2, and
1506.3.1 of the 2007 California Building Code, Article 230-70(A)(1)of the 2007 California
Electrical Code, and Sections 307.1.1, 307.2, 301.4.1, 307.4.2, 405.7, 503.1.1, 503.1.2, 503.2.51
508.2, 508.5.1, 603.1.4, 608.1, 901.4.2, 901.4.3, 903.2, 903.2.1, 903.4, 903.4.3, 905.3.1,
910.3.2.2, 907.15, 1404.5, 1410.1, 1412.1, 2206.2, 2206.2.3, 2206.2.4, 2206.2.4.1, 2206.2.6,
3301.1, 3404.2.7, 3404.2.8.3, 3404.2.8.11, 3404.2.9, 3406.2.4, 3406.2.5, 3804.2, and 4701.1, and
Appendix Sections B105.2, D103.1, D103.4, D103.6, D103.6.1, D103.6.2, D104.1, D105.2,
D106.2 and D107.1 of the 2007 California Fire Code.
FINDING 3
That the central commercial area in the City of San Luis Obispo consists of mixed conditions that
create the potential for possible conflagration, including congested streets during the business
day, numerous older buildings without adequate internal fire-resistivity, and contemporary
low-rise buildings. Significant spread of fire in said area will actually exceed the fire suppression
capabilities of regional firefighting personnel. The continued development of the San Luis
Obispo commercial area and the current and potential development of high-rise buildings pose a
substantial threat of fire to human life, public safety, and the preservation of property and support
the imposition of fire protection requirements greater than those set forth in the California State
Building Standards Code, and in particular, support the imposition of greater requirements than
set forth in Sections 602.1.2, 903.2, 903.3.1.1, 903.4, 903.4.3, 905.3.1, 907.14, 910.3.2.2, and
1506.3.1 of the 2007 California Building Code, Article 230-70 (A)(])of the 2007 California
Electrical Code, and Sections 307.1.1, 307.2, 307.4.1, 307.4.2, 405.7, 503.1.1, 503.1.2, 503.2.5,
508.2, 508.5.1, 603.1.4, 608.1, 901.4.2, 901.4.3, 903.2, 903.2.1, 903.4, 903.4.3, 905.3.1,
910.3.2.2, 907.15, 1404.5, 1410.1, 1412.1, 2206.2, 2206.2.3, 2206.2.4, 2206.2.4.1, 2206.2.6,
3301.1, 3404.2.7, 3404.2.8.3, 3404.2.8.11, 3404.2.9, 3406.2.4, 3406.2.5, 3804.2, and 4701.1, and
Appendix Sections B 105.2, D 103.1, D l 03.4, D 103.6, D 103.6.1, D 103.6.2, D 104.1, D 105.2,
D 106.2 and D 107.1 of the 2007 California Fire Code.
FINDING 4
That the City of San Luis Obispo is bisected by a major freeway(Hwy 101), traversing in the
north/south direction and a major highway(Hwy 1)traversing in an east/west direction. The City
is also transected by a mainline railroad in the north/south direction. It is a frequent occurrence
for the aforementioned highways and railway to support the transportation of hazardous
materials. The potential for release or threatened release of a hazardous material along one of
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these routes is highly probable given the volume of material transported daily. Incidents of this
nature will normally require all available emergency response personnel to prevent injury and
loss of life, and to prevent as far as practicable, property losses. Emergency personnel
responding to said incidents may be unduly impeded and delayed in accomplishing an emergency
response as a result of this situation, with the potential result of undue and unnecessary risk to the
protection of life and public safety, particularly in those buildings or structures without the
protection of automatic fire sprinklers. The above-described problems support the imposition of
fire protection requirements greater than those set forth in the California State Building Standards
Code, and in particular support the imposition of greater requirements than set forth in Sections
602.1.2, 903.2, 903.3.1.1, 903.4, 903.4.3, 905.3.1, 907.14, 910.3.2.2, and 1506.3.1 of the 2007
California Building Code, Article 230-70 (A)(1) of the 2007 California Electrical Code, and
Sections 307.1.1, 307.2, 307.4.1, 307.4.2, 405.7, 503.1.1, 503.1.2, 503.2.5, 508.2, 508.5.1,
603.1.4, 608.1, 901.4.2, 901.4.3, 903.2, 903.2.1, 903.4, 903.4.3, 905.3.1, 910.3.2.2, 907.15,
1404.5, 1410.1, 1412.1, 2206.2, 2206.2.3, 2206.2.4, 2206.2.4.1, 2206.2.6, 3301.1, 3404.2.7,
3404.2.8.3, 3404.2.8.11, 3404.2.9, 3406.2.4, 3406.2.5, 3804.2, and 4701.1, and Appendix
Sections B105.2, D103.1, D103.4, D103.6, D103.6.1, D103.6.2, D104.1, D105.2, D106.2 and
D107.1 of the 2007 California Fire Code.
FINDING 5
That seasonal climatic conditions during the late summer and fall create numerous serious
difficulties in the control and protection against fire situations in the City of San Luis Obispo.
The hot, dry weather in combination with Santa Ana winds frequently results in wildland fires in
the brush-covered slopes on the Santa Lucia Mountains, San Luis Mountain, and the Irish Hills
areas of the City of San Luis Obispo. The aforementioned areas completely surround the City.
When a fire occurs in said areas, such as occurred in 1985 when the Los Pilitas fire burned six
days and entered the City and damaged many structures, the entirety of local fire department
personnel is required to control, monitor, fight and protect against such fire situations in an effort
to protect life and preserve property and watershed land. The same climatic conditions may
result in the concurrent occurrence of one or more fires in the more populated areas of the City
without adequate fire department personnel to protect against and control such a situation.
Therefore, the above-described findings support the imposition of fire-protection requirements
greater than those set forth in the California State Building Standards Code, and in particular
support the imposition of greater requirements than set forth in Sections 602.1.2, 903.2,
903.3.1.1, 903.4, 903.4.3, 905.3.1, 907.14, 910.3.2.2, and 1506.3.1 of the 2007 California
Building Code, Article 230-70 (A)(1)of the 2007 California Electrical Code, and Sections
307.1.1, 307.2, 307.4.1, 307.4.2,405.7, 503.1.1, 503.1.2, 503.2.5, 508.2, 508.5.1, 603.1.4, 608.1,
901.4.2, 901.4.3, 903.2, 903.2.1, 903.4, 903.4.3, 905.3.1, 910.3.2.2, 907.15, 1404.5, 1410.1,
1412.1, 2206.2, 2206.2.3, 2206.2.4, 2206.2.4.1, 2206.2.6, 3301.1, 3404.2.7, 3404.2.8.3,
3404.2.8.11, 3404.2.9, 3406.2.4, 3406.2.5, 3804.2, and 4701.1, and Appendix Sections B105.2,
D103.19 D103.4, D103.6, D103.6.1, D103.6.2, D104.1, D105.2, D106.2 and D107.1 of the 2007
California Fire Code.
FINDING 6
That for the most part, the soils in the City of San Luis Obispo are medium to highly expansive
in nature, and such soils may cause damage to foundations, structures and underground utilities if
not properly mitigated through known construction techniques. Furthermore, a significant part of
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the City lies on hills and rolling topography subject to earth slides and movements and present
problems to developments constructed in such areas due to surface water drainage and disposal.
The above-described conditions support the imposition of requirements greater than those set
forth in the California State Building Standards Code and, in particular, support the imposition of
greater requirements than those set forth in Sections 1803.7, 1805.2, and 1910.1-1910:5, 3109.8,
Table 1805.4.2, and Appendix Sections.J101.1, J101.34101.8, and J103.1- J103.4 of the
2007California Building Code and Section 315.4 of the 2007 California Plumbing Code.
FINDING 7
That the more-restrictive modifications requiring automatic fire-sprinkler systems in buildings
evidenced by the afore-described findings allow a trade-off for, and reduction of, other less
effective fire-resistive components of a building support the acceptance of requirements lesser
than those set forth in the California State Building Standards Code and, in particular, support the
imposition of lesser requirements than those set forth in Section 704.11 of the 2007 California
Building Code and Sections 503.1.1, and 503.2:5 of the 2007 California Fire Code.
SECTION 2. Chapters 15.02, 15.04, and 15.08 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code
are hereby repealed and new Chapters 15.02 and 15.04 are adopted to read as follows:
SECTION 15.02.010 ADOPTION OF CODES
Eight documents, three(3) each of which are on file in City offices, identified by the Seal
of the City of San Luis Obispo, marked and designated as the 2007 editions of the
California Building Code(Volumes 1 and 2) and the California Fire Code published by
the International Code Council, the 2007 edition of the California Electrical Code
published by the National Fire Protection Association, the 2007 editions of the California
Mechanical Code and the California Plumbing Code published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, the 2007 edition of California Energy
Code, the 2007 edition of the California Historical Building Code, the 2007 edition of the
California Existing Building Code, and the 2006 edition of International Property
Maintenance Code published by the International Code Council are hereby adopted,
including chapters and sections not adopted by agencies of the State of California, and
including appendices thereto, as the Building Construction and Fire Prevention
Regulations of the City of San Luis Obispo. The provisions of such are hereby referred
to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter except as modified
hereinafter.
SECTION 15.04 CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS
SECTION 15.04.010 BUILDING OFFICIAL AND FIRE CODE OFFICIAL
DESIGNATED
The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as the building official and code official
for the City of San Luis Obispo. The Fire Chief is hereby designated as the fire code
official for the City of San Luis Obispo. Where the"authority having jurisdiction" is
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used in the adopted codes, it shall mean the building official or fire code official, as
applicable.
SECTION 15.04.020 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
A. Delete Appendix A, B, D, and F.
B. Amend Appendix Section 103.1 to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Building and Safety Division is hereby
created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
C. Add Appendix Section 104.12 to read as follows:
104.12 Airspace subdivisions. The building official shall have the authority to
apply the building ordinances of the City of San Luis Obispo and those building
regulations mandated by State law to be enforced by the local agency to buildings and
structures containing one or more airspace lots as defined in this code so as to treat
the entirety of such buildings or structures as if they were on or within a single lot,
provided:
1. That such buildings or structures or portions thereof would otherwise conform
to such ordinances and regulations, but for the creation of such airspace lots;
and
2. That a covenant agreement, in a form designed to run with the land and
satisfactory to the Community Development Director,be recorded with the
Office of County Recorder and a copy filed with the Community Development
Department by the owners binding themselves and future owners and assigns
to keep, preserve and maintain all portions of such buildings or structures in
accordance with and pursuant to such building ordinances and regulations.
D. Amend Appendix Section 105.3.2 to read as follows:
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of
filing, unless a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized
to grant one extension of time for an additional period not exceeding 180 days. In
order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit
plans and.pay a new plan review fee.
E. Add Appendix Section 108.2.1 to read as follows:
108.2.1 Plan review fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 106.1,
a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for
plan review. Said plan review fee shall be in accordance with the schedule as
established by the applicable governing authority.
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Separate plan review fees shall apply to permits for retaining walls and major
drainage structures in conjunction with grading. For excavation and fill on the same
site, the plan review fee for grading shall be based on the volume of excavation or fill,
whichever is greater.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees
specified in Section 108.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.
Where submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional
plan review, or where the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in
Section 106.4.3.2, an additional planreview fee may be charged at a rate established
by the applicable governing authority.
F. Add Appendix Sections 111.4 and 111.5 to read as follows:
111.4 Underground utility services. All new electric, telephone, television, and
other communication service connections, for all new, altered, or enlarged buildings
shall be provided by underground wiring. Extension of electric or communication
distribution lines to serve such projects shall be underground wiring.
Exceptions:
1. A building located in residential or conservation/open space zone
established by the jurisdiction's zoning regulations, provided that there are
existing buildings on the property that are served by overhead connection
lines.
2. Replacement or relocation of electric service equipment served by existing
overhead wiring.
3. Where determined by the building official to be impractical or infeasible
within the standards and practices of the utility or other companies
providing such services.
Where the utility or other company's distribution system is underground, the service
lines shall terminate at a connection point designated by the utility company. Where
the utility or other company's distribution is overhead, the service lines shall terminate
as a pole riser on a pole designated by the utility company.
111.5 Storage of solid waste containers. All new Group R, Division 3 occupancies
shall provide a space adequate in size to store and screen all solid waste containers
when viewed from the public right-of-way. The storage area shall have minimum
dimensions of 3 feet (914 min) by 8 feet (2438 mm) or 6 feet(1829 mm)by 6 feet
(1829 mm) and shall not conflict with required parking spaces. If the storage area is
located in the front yard setback established by other ordinances, the storage area shall
be screened by a fence, partition or other enclosure in compliance with maximum
height limitations. In no case shall a partition or enclosure required by this section be
less than 48 inches (1219 mm) above adjacent grade.
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G. Amend Appendix Chapter 112 to read as follows:
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the building official, code official or fire code official relative
to the application and interpretations of the California Building Standards Code and
the International Property Maintenance Code, there shall be and is hereby created a
Board of Appeals. Said Board shall also serve as the Housing Appeals Board and the
Local Appeals Board referenced in the California Building Standards Code. The
building official or fire code official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as
secretary to said board but shall have no vote upon any matter before the board. The
Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall
hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its
business.
112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim
that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally
good or better form or construction is proposed. The board shall have no authority to
waive requirements of this code. For appeals relating to accommodations for the
disabled, the authority of the board shall include the ability authorize reasonable
alternatives to disabled access requirements imposed by the California Building
Standards Code.
112.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of five members who are
qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building
construction and building service equipment, hazards of fire, explosions, hazardous
conditions or fire protection systems and are not employees of the jurisdiction. For
matters subject to the appeal process referenced in Section 109.1.5 of the California
Building Code regarding accommodations for persons with physical disabilities, the
board of appeals shall include two additional members who shall be persons with
disabilities as defined in the California Building Code.
H. Amend Appendix Section 115.1 of to read as follows:
115.1 Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become
unsafe, unsanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities,
inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise
dangerous to human life or public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper
occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe
structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the building official
deems necessary and as provided for in this section and the 2006 edition of the
International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted. A vacant structure that is not
secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.
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I. Amend Section 202 by addition of the definitions for Airspace Lot and Airspace
Subdivision to read as follows:
Lot,Airspace. A division of the space above or below a lot with finite width, length
and upper and lower elevation occupied or to be occupied by a use, building or
portion thereof, group of buildings or portions thereof, and accessory buildings or
portions thereof, or accessory uses. An Airspace lot shall be identified on a final map
or a parcel map in the office of the County Recorder with a separate and distinct
number or letter. An Airspace lot shall have access to appropriate public rights of
way by means of one or more easements or other entitlements to use in a form
satisfactory to the Chief Building Official and the City Engineer.
Subdivision,Airspace. An airspace subdivision shall be as defined in Chapter 16 of
the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.
J. Amend footnote e to Table 601 to read as follows:
e. An approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1
shall be allowed to be substituted for 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction,
provided such system is not otherwise required by other provisions of the California
Building Code without local amendments or used for an allowable area increase in
accordance with Section 506.3 or an allowable height increase in accordance with
Section 504.2. The 1-hour substitution for the fire resistance of exterior walls shall
not be permitted.
K. Add Section 602.1.2 to read as follows:
602.1.2 Commercial fire zone. Construction of interior walls, floors, ceilings and
partitions as a part of additions or alterations to any existing building or structure
located within the commercial fire zone shown in Figure 6-A shall be constructed
with 5/8" Type "X" gypsum wallboard or its equivalent regardless of all other lesser
minimum requirements to the contrary.
Exception: Buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system.
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FIGURE 6-A—COMMERCIAL FIRE ZONE
Commercial Fire Zone
L. Amend Section 704.11 by addition of item 7 to the Exceptions to read as follows:
7. The building is protected throughout by an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system.
M. Delete Sections 903.2 through 903.2.10.3. Add new Sections 903.2 and 903.2.1
through 903.2.10.3 to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be
installed:
1. Throughout new buildings.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings containing Groups A, B, E, F, H-41 M, S, and U
occupancies where floor area is not more than 1000 square feet
(92.9 m2), unless located in the commercial fire zone shown in
Figure 6-A.
2. Buildings of non-combustible construction located in the
commercial fire zone shown in Figure 6-A containing Groups A,
B, E, F, H-4, M, S, and U occupancies where floor area is not more
than 1000 square feet (92.9 m2).
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3. Buildings located in the commercial fire zone shown in Figure 6-A
containing Groups A, B, E, F, H-4, M, S, and U occupancies where
floor area is not more than 1000 square feet (92.9 m2) and the
building is entirely surrounded by yards or public ways not less
than 20 feet (6096 mm)in width.
4. Buildings containing Group R, Division 3 occupancies that are not
considered to be a separate dwelling unit.
2. Throughout an existing building whenever alterations or additions result in an
increase of more than 1000 square feet (92.9 m2) of floor area, including
mezzanines or additional stories, or whenever the cost of alterations to an
existing building having a floor area of more than 1000 square feet(92.9m)
exceeds 50 percent of the replacement cost of the building as determined by
the building official. The cost of alteration and increase in floor area shall
include all corresponding data from permits issued to the building for the
previous five years.
Exception: Group R, Division 3 and Group U occupancies.
3. In additions to existing buildings equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler
system.
4. Throughout an existing building where there is an occupancy classification
change for floor area exceeding 1000 square feet (92.9m2). The provisions of
Section 3406.1 shall not eliminate the requirement for an automatic fire
sprinkler system.
Exceptions:
1. A Group U occupancy changed to a Group R, Division 3
occupancy,provided the building was constructed before July 7,
1990 and there is no increase in floor area.
2. Occupancy classification changes to Groups F, M, S, and U from
an equivalent.category as defined in previous editions of this code.
5. In buildings where cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin plastics are
manufactured, stored or handled.
For the purpose of requiring the automatic fire sprinkler systems specified in this
chapter, the floor area within the surrounding exterior walls together with the floor
area within the horizontal projection of the roof shall be considered as one building.
903.2.1 through 903.2.10.3 not used. Text continues with Section 903.2.11.
N. Amend Sections 903.3.1.1 and 903.3.1.1.1 to read as follows:
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903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where other provisions of this code require
that a building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with this section or where a building is considered as mixed
occupancy due to the presence of two or more uses that are classified into different
occupancy groups, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA
13 except as provided in Section 903.3.1.1.1. Sprinkler system designs referenced in
Sections 903.3.5.1.1 and 903.3.5.1.2 shall require special approval by the fire code
official.
9033.1.1.1 Exempt locations. In other than Group 1-2, 1-2.1 and 1-3 occupancies,
automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such
rooms or areas are protected with an approved alternative automatic fire extinguishing
system in accordance with Section 904. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room
merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance-rated construction or contains electrical
equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a
serious life or fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the
nature of the contents, when approved by the fire code official, provided such
rooms or areas are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers
consisting of not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-
resistance—rated floor/ceiling assemblies.
3. Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building
by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire-resistance
rating of not less than 2 hours.
O. Amend Section 903.4 to read as follows, with Exceptions to remain:
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms. All valves controlling the water
supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps,tanks, water levels and temperatures,
critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be
electrically supervised by a central station service listed by Underwriters Laboratories
for receiving fire alarms in accordance with NFPA 72. The central station shall
contact and notify the police/fire dispatch center immediately on notification of an
alarm and prior to making contact with the protected premises.
P. Amend Section 903.4.3 and add Exception to read as follows:
903.43 Isolation control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves
shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in all buildings
two or more stories in height or in single-story buildings having a gross floor area of
10,000 square feet or more zoned into no more than 5,000 square- foot areas for the
purpose of maintaining system integrity for life safety and evacuation.
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Exception: Isolation control valves may be omitted in buildings equipped with
an automatic fire extinguishing system installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.3.
Q. Amend Section 905.3.1 to read as follows, with Exceptions to remain:
9053.1 Building Height. Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout
buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9144
mm) above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access, or where the floor
level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the highest
level of fire department vehicle access and in any parking structure exceeding one
level above or one level below grade.
R. Amend Section 907.14 to read as follows:
907.14 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California
Building Code shall be monitored by an approved central station service listed by
Underwriters Laboratory for receiving fire alarms in accordance with NFPA 72. The
central station shall contact and notify the police/fire dispatch center immediately on
notification of an alarm and prior to making contact with the protected premises.
Exception: Supervisory service is not required for:
1. Single and multiple station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.10.
2. Group I-3 occupancies shall be monitored in accordance with Section
907.2.6.3.4.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one and two-family dwellings.
S. Amend Section 910.3.2.2 to read as follows:
Section 9103.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped
with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed
to operate automatically by actuation of a heat responsive device rated at least 100
degrees above the operating temperature of the sprinkler heads.
T. Add Section 1506.3.1 to read as follows:
15063.1 Wood shake and shingle roof covering limitations. Wood shake or
shingle roof coverings shall not be installed on any building,
Exception: A wood shake or wood shingle system listed as a Class A-rated roof
covering.
U. Add Section 1803.7 to read as follows:
1803.7 Drainage. Provisions shall be made for the control and drainage of surface
water around buildings. Drainage systems necessary shall be adequate to prevent
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water from entering and accumulating under the building. Drainage water from
improvements and land contour changes shall not drain onto or across adjacent
properties except in recorded drainage easements or natural waterways.
V. Amend Section 1805.2 to read as follows:
1805.2 Depth of footings. The minimum depth of footings below the undisturbed
ground surface shall be 12 inches (305 mm). Where applicable, the depth of footings
shall also conform to Sections 1805.2.1 through 1805.2.3 and Table 1805.4.2, unless
another depth is recommended by a foundation investigation. Isolated footings and
piers, exterior of perimeter foundation, shall have a minimum depth of 24 inches
(609.6 mm)below the lowest adjacent natural undisturbed grade.
W. Amend Section 1805.4.2.4 by addition of a paragraph to read as follows:
Anchor bolts, tiedown anchors, foundation straps, etc., shall be in place, held by
templates or wire ties, prior to pouring concrete foundations, stemwalls or slabs.
X. Modify Table 1805.4.2 to be as follows:
TABLE 1805.4.2
FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION a b c d e
NUMBER OF FLOORS WIDTH OF FOOTING THICKNESS OF DEPTH BELOW GRADE
SUPPORTED BY THE (inches) FOOTING (inches)
FOOTING f (inches) Perimeter Interior
1 12 6 21 12
2 15 8 24 18
3 1 18 1 8 30 24
a Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1805.2.
b The ground under the floor may be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing.
c
A grade beam 12"in width shall be provided at garage openings. Depth shall be as specified in this table.
d
Interior stud bearing walls may be supported by isolated footings. The footing width and length shall be twice
the width shown in this table and the footings shall be spaced not more than 6 feet(1829 mm)on center.
e
See section 1908 for additional requirements for footings of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C,D,
E or F.
f
Foundations may support a roof in addition to the stipulated number of floors. Foundations supporting roofs only
shall be as required for supporting one floor. Slabs supported on grade need not be considered a floor for
purposes of footing depths and widths.
Y. Amend Section 1910 to read as follows:
1910.1 General. The thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the
ground-shall be not less than 4 inches (101.6 mm). Concrete floor slabs shall be
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underlain with a minimum of 4 inches (101.6 mm)of clean granular material. A 6-mil
(0.006 inch; 0.15 mm) polyethylene vapor retarder with joints lapped not less than 6
inches (152 mm) shall be placed in the center of the granular material, or other
approved equivalent methods or materials shall be used to retard vapor transmission
through the floor slab.
Exception: A vapor retarder is not required:
1. For detached structures accessory to occupancies in Group R-3, such as
garages, utility buildings or other unheated facilities.
2. For unheated storage rooms having an area of less than 70 square feet (6.5
m2) and carports attached to occupancies in Group R-3.
3. For buildings or other occupancies where migration of moisture through
the slab from below will not be detrimental to the intended occupancy of
the building.
4. For driveways, walks, patios and other flatwork which will not be enclosed
at a later date.
5. Where approved based on local site conditions.
1910.2 Minimum reinforcing. Minimum reinforcing for slabs on grade shall be No.
3 bars at 24 inches (609.6 mm) on center each way placed at midpoint of slab
thickness. Slab reinforcement shall extend to within 2 inches(50.8 mm) of the
exterior edge of slabs.
1910.3 Slab to foundation connection. Tie bar reinforcing between slabs on grade
and foundation stem walls shall be No. 3 bars at 24 inches (609.6 mm) on center,
placed in foundation walls and bent at least 24 inches (609.6 mm) into the slabs and
tied to the slab reinforcing.
Exception: Floating slabs justified by an engineered design.
1910.4 Moisture content. Moisture content for expansive soils shall be 100 percent
of optimum to a depth of 18 inches (609.6 mm) below slab bottoms and shall be
maintained until slabs are poured. Soils under slabs shall be tested for moisture
content and slabs shall be poured within 24 hours of obtaining the required moisture
content. The area under raised floors need not be premoistened.
1910.5 Penetrations. Openings in slabs on grade for bathtub piping and traps,
planters or other similar uses shall be sealed with concrete not less than 2 inches (50.8
mm) in thickness.
Exception: Plastic tub boxes may be used in lieu of concrete if properly sealed
around all edges and pipe penetrations.
Z. Amend Section 3109 by addition of Subsections 3109.6 through 3109.8 to read as
follows:
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3109.6 Access to pool. Pools shall be accessible by means of ladders or steps. There
shall be not less than one such access for each 300 square feet(27.87 m2) of pool area
equally distributed around the perimeter.
3109.7 Lighting. Pools shall be equipped with artificial lighting adequate to
illuminate all underwater areas.
3109.8 Abandoned pools. A pool that is not used, is neglected, and is a hazard to
health and safety,shall be filled to the satisfaction of the building official. Before
filling, holes shall be made in the bottom of the pool to insure proper drainage.
Abandoned pools determined to be unsafe by the building official shall be abated in
accordance with the International Property Maintenance:Code.
AA. Add Sections 3406.1.1 through 3406.1.4.3 to read as follows:
3406.1.1 Change of occupancy classification based on hazard category. The
relative degree of hazard between different occupancy classifications shall be
determined in accordance with the category specified in Tables 3406.1.2, 3406.1.3
and 3406.1.4. Such determination shall be the basis for the application of Sections
3406.1.2 through 3406.1.4.3.
3406.1.2 Means of egress, general. Hazard categories in regard to life safety and
means of egress shall be in accordance with Table 3406.1.2.
Table 3406.1.2
Means of Egress Hazard Categories
Relative Hazard Occupancy Classifications
1 (Highest Hazard) H
2 I-2, I-3, 1-4
3 A, E, t-1, M, R-1, R-2, R-4
4 B, F-1, R-3, S-I
5 Lowest Hazard F-2, S-2, U
3406.1.2.1 Means of egress for change to higher hazard category. When a change
of occupancy classification is made to a higher hazard category(lower number) as
shown in Table 3406.1.2;the means of egress shall comply with the requirements of
Chapter 10 of the California Building Code.
3406.1.2.2 Means of egress for change of use to equal or lower hazard category.
When a change of occupancy is made to an equal or lesser hazard category(higher
number) as shown in Table 3406,1.2, existing elements of the means of egress shall
not be reduced below the level established by the code under which the building was
constructed for the new occupancy classification. Newly constructed or configured
means of egress shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 10 of the California
Building Code.
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Exception: Any stairway replacing an existing stairway within a space where the
pitch or slope cannot be reduced because of existing construction shall not be
required to comply with the maximum riser height and minimum tread depth
requirements.
3406.1.3 Heights and areas. Hazard categories in regard to height and area shall be
in accordance with Table 3406.1.3.
Table 3406.1.3
Heights and Areas Hazard Categories
Relative Hazard Occupancy Classifications
1 (Highest Hazard) H
2 A-1,A-2, A-3, A4, I,R-1, R-2, R4
3 E, F-1, S-1, M
4 Lowest Hazard B, F72, S-2,A-5, R-3,U
3406.13.1 Height and area change to higher hazard category. When a change of
occupancy is made to a higher category as shown in Table 3406.1.3, heights and areas
of buildings and structures shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 5 of the
California Building Code for the new occupancy classification.
3406.13.2 Height and area change to equal or lesser category. When a change of
occupancy classification is made to an equal or lesser hazard category as shown in
Table 3406.1.3, the height and area of the existing building shall be deemed
acceptable.
3406.1.3.3 Fire barriers. When a change of occupancy classification is made to-a
higher hazard category as shown in Table 3406.1.3, fire barriers in separated mixed-
use buildings shall comply with the fire resistance requirements of the California
Building Code.
Exception: Where the fire barriers are required to have a 1-hour fire-resistance
rating, existing wood lath and plaster in good condition or existing 1/2-inch-thick
(12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard shall be permitted.
3406.1.4 Exterior wall fire-resistance ratings. Hazard categories in regard to fire-
resistance ratings of exterior walls shall be in accordance with Table 3406.1.4.
Table 3406.1.4
Exposure of Exterior Walls Hazard Categories
Relative Hazard .0ccupancy.OccupancyClassification
1(Highest Hazard H
2 F-1, M, S-1
3 Al B, E, I, R
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4 Lowest Hazard F-2, S-2, U
3406.1.4.1 Exterior wall rating for change of occupancy classification to a higher
hazard category. When a change of occupancy classification is made to a higher
hazard category as shown in Table 3406.1.4, exterior walls shall have a fire-resistance
and exterior opening protectives as required by the California Building Code. This
provision shall not apply to walls at right angles to the property line.
Exception: A 2-hour fire-resistance rating shall be allowed where the building
does not exceed three stories in height and is classified as one of the following
groups: A-2 and A-3 with an occupant load of less than 300, B, F, M, or S.
3406.1.4.2 Exterior wall rating for change of occupancy classification to an
equal or lesser hazard category.. When a change of occupancy classification is
made to an equal or lesser hazard category as shown in Table 3406.1.4, existing
exterior walls, including openings, shall be accepted.
3406.1.4.3 Opening protectives. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected as
required by the California Building Code. Where openings are required to be
protected because of distance from the property line, the sum of the area of such
openings shall not exceed 50 percent of the total area of the wall in each story.
Exceptions:
1. Where the California Building Code permits openings in excess of.50
percent.
2. Protected openings shall not be required in buildings of Group R
occupancy that do not exceed three stories in height and that are located
not less than 3 feet(914 mm) from the property line.
3. Where exterior opening protectives are required, an automatic sprinkler
system throughout may be substituted for opening protection.
4. Exterior opening protectives are not required when the change of
occupancy group is to an equal or lower hazard classification in
accordance with Table 3406.1.4.
BB. Add Appendix Chapter 2 to read as follows:
Appendix Chapter 2
DEMOLITION AND MOVING
OF BUILDINGS
SECTION 201
GENERAL
201.1 Purpose. The purpose of this appendix is to establish minimum standards and
procedures for the demolition and relocation (moving) of buildings and structures to
safeguard life, property, health and public welfare. It is also intended to ensure that
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moved buildings are structurally sound, sanitary, habitable, and that they will
harmonize with existing development in the area to which they are to be moved.
201.2 Scope. This appendix sets forth rules and regulations to control demolition
and relocation operations, establishes the administrative procedures for review of an
application to demolish or move a building, and provides for the issuance of permits.
2013 Appeals. Any person aggrieved by a decision made under the terms of this
chapter may appeal such decision. For matters concerning the technical provisions of
this code, such appeal shall be subject to the provisions of the Appendix Section 112;
for all other matters, the appeal provisions of Chapter 1.20 of the Municipal Code
shall apply.
SECTION 202
DEFINITIONS
Section 202 General. For the purposes of this appendix, certain terms, words and
their derivatives shall be defined as specified in this section.
ARC means the Architectural Review Commission appointed by the City Council.
CHC means the Cultural Heritage Committee appointed by the City Council.
Demolition means the complete or partial removal of structure.
Foundation means the structure, usually of concrete, resting on or in the ground,
including the footing, on which a building is erected.
Foundation wall means the walls of concrete or masonry that support a building.
Inventory of Historical Resources is the Master List of Historic Resources and the
Listing of Contributing Properties within Historical Preservation Districts approved
by the City Council.
Municipal Code means the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.
Potential Historic Resource means a building which may meet the Criteria for
Historic Listing found in the City of San Luis Obispo Historic Preservation Program,
but which has not been evaluated or listed as an historic resource.
Slab means a flat piece of material, usually of concrete, placed on the ground for use
as a building floor, patio, driveway, walk,ball court and/or similar uses.
Structure means any human made site feature, including signs, walls, fences,
buildings, monuments, or similar features.
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Substructure means the foundation of a building or structure including the piers and
piles.
SECTION 203
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
203.1 Permit required. The demolition or relocation (moving)of any building or
structure shall not commence until a permit has been issued by the building official in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Appendix chapter 1.
Exception: Temporary construction offices.
A permit to move a building shall be a building permit when the building is relocated
within the limits of the city. A permit to move a building shall be a demolition permit
when the building is relocated to a site outside of the city limits.
203.2 Moving and Relocation of Buildings.
203.2.1 Inspection of buildings to be moved. All buildings to be moved into or
within the city shall be inspected by the building official to determine compliance
with this code and suitability for moving prior to permit issuance.
203.2.2 Transportation and building permits required. For moving projects, a
transportation permit shall be obtained from the public works director subsequent to
issuance of a moving permit. Building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits
shall be required for all work necessary for the placement of a moved or relocated
building.
203.3 Procedure for permit application processing. Prior to issuance of a permit
to demolish or relocate a building or structure, the permit application shall be subject
to the following:
I. Demolition or relocation of historical resource. For any structure located
on a property listed on the Inventory of Historical Resources, an application
for Architectural Review shall be submitted and require approval prior to
issuance of a permit for building relocation or demolition. The application
shall include plans for replacement structures, at the discretion of the
Community Development Director.
2. Demolition or relocation of structure not designated historical. For any
structure that is not located on a property listed on the Inventory of Historical
Resources and that is over 50 years old, the Community Development
Director shall determine if the structure or structures proposed for demolition
are a potential historic resource. if the Community Development Director
determines that the structure or structures is/are a potentially historic
resource(s), the applicant shall submit an application for Architectural
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Review. If the Community Development Director determines the structure or
structures not to be a potential historic resource, the applicant shall provide
evidence that for a period of not less than 90 days from date of permit
application, the building was advertised in a local newspaper on at least 3
separate occasions not less that 15 days apart, as available to any interested
person to be moved;and submit historic documentation for the structure in
accordance with criteria established by the Community Development Director
and the Cultural Heritage Committee.
Exceptions for Structures Not Designated Historical:
1. A building or structure determined by the building official to be a
dangerous building as defined in the International Property Maintenance
Code which poses an imminent, serious threat to the health, safety or
welfare of community residents or people living or working on or near the
site, and for which historic documentation acceptable to the Community
Development Director has been submitted.
2. Accessory buildings, sheds, garages and similar structures, unless
determined to be a potential historic resource by the Community
Development Director.
203.4 Guarantee. Prior to issuance of a permit to demolish or move a building or
structure, the applicant shall provide the city with a guarantee in such form and
amount as may be deemed necessary by the building official to assure completion of
demolition or moving, removal of all debris, cleanup of the site, repair of damage to
public improvements, erection of barricades when required and filling of depression
below adjacent grade. The amount of the guarantee for demolition shall be not less
than one thousand dollars or twenty percent of the value of the demolition contract
price, whichever is greater. The amount of the guarantee for moving a building or
structure shall be twenty percent of the total value of all work to be accomplished and
associated with moving of the building, but not less than five thousand dollars. Work
required to comply with this section may be completed by the city after the time limits
stated have expired and shall be paid from the deposit. The deposit shall not be
released until such work is completed.
Exceptions:
1. No guarantee will be required when the demolition permit is issued at the
same time as a building permit for a redevelopment project.
2. When the structure to be moved is to be relocated outside the limits of the
city, the amount of the guarantee may be reduced when approved by the
building official, but in no case shall be less than one thousand dollars.
203.5 Indemnity. Every person, firm or corporation to whom permission has been
granted under the terms of this chapter and other ordinances to utilize public property
for the demolition or moving of any building or structure shall at all times assume
responsibility for any damage to public property. Such permission shall be further
conditioned that any person, firm or corporation shall, as a consideration for the use
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of public property, at all rimes release,hold harmless and indemnify the city and all of
its agents and employees from any and all responsibility, liability, loss or damage
resulting to any persons or property caused by or incidental to the demolition or
moving work. Written indemnification in a form acceptable to the city attorney shall
be provided.
203.6 Damage to public property. As a condition of obtaining a permit to demolish
or move any building or structure, the permittee shall assume liability for any damage
to public property occasioned by such moving, demolition, or removal operations.
Applicants for demolition permits shall provide information and plans when
requested for protection of public property. Information and plans shall be specific as
to type of protection, structural adequacy and location. Approval to use or occupy
public property shall be obtained before proceeding with demolition work.
203.7 Insurance. Prior to the issuance of a permit to demolish or move any building
or structure, the permit applicant shall deposit with the building official a certificate
of liability insurance naming the city as an additional insured party on the insurance
policy. Such insurance shall be valid at all times during demolition or moving opera-
tions. The liability insurance coverage shall be in an amount of at least five hundred
thousand dollars per occurrence for injuries, including accidental death to any one
person, and subject to the same limit for each additional person, in an amount at least
one million dollars on account of any one accident: and property damage in an
amount at least five hundred thousand dollars.
Exception: Demolition of a wood frame building not greater than two stories or
twenty-five feet in height, measured to the top of the highest point of the roof,
provided the building is not less than twenty feet from public property lines or, if
less than twenty feet from public property lines, adequate protection is provided
for pedestrians and public property to the satisfaction of the building official.
203.8 Disconnecting service lines. Prior to the issuance of a permit to demolish or
relocate a building or structure, the permit applicant shall complete the following to
the satisfaction of the building official:
1. Electrical service. The power to all electric service lines shall be shut-off and
all such lines cut or disconnected outside the property line. Prior to the cutting
of such lines, the property owner or his agent shall notify and obtain the
approval of the electric service agency.
2. Other service. All gas, water, steam, storm, sanitary sewers, and other service
lines shall be shut-off and/or abandoned as required by the public works
director, utilities director, or other agency
SECTION 204
PUBLIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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204.1 General. The demolition or moving of any building shall not commence until
structures required for protection of persons and property are in place. Such
structures and the demolition work shall conform to the applicable provisions of
Chapter 33 of this code. Prior to permit issuance, a schedule of operations shall be
submitted to the building official for review and approval, and shall set forth a
sequence of work on the building, the need to barricade public streets, details of travel
to and from the site for hauling operations,route of moving, estimated completion
date, and any other significant work which may require inspection or coordination
with city departments.
204.2 Dust and debris. During demolition operations, all material removed shall be
wet sufficiently or otherwise handled to control the dust incidental to removal.
All adjacent streets, alleys and other public ways and places shall be kept free and
clear of all rubbish, refuse and loose material resulting from the moving, demolition
or demolition removal operations, except as allowed by temporary encroachment
permits approved by the public works director.
SECTION 205
REMOVAL OF MATERIALS
205.1 General. All building rubble and debris shall be removed from the demolition
site to an approved point of disposal.
205.2 Foundations. All foundations, concrete slabs and building substructures shall
be removed to the satisfaction of the building official.
Exception: Foundations, concrete slabs on grade and building substructures may
remain if the site is fenced to the satisfaction of the building official.
2053 Completion. Upon completion of the removal of a building or structure by
either demolition or moving, the ground shall be left in a smooth condition free of
demolition debris. Holes in the ground, basements or cellars, shall be filled to
existing grade..
Exception: The filling of such excavation may not be required when a building
permit has been issued for a new building on the site and the construction thereof
is to start within sixty days after the completion of demolition or moving
operations and the permittee provides a temporary barricade protecting the
excavation on all sides to the satisfaction of the building official.
CC. Amend the title of Appendix Section G109 to read as `BUILDINGS AND
MANUFACTURED HOMES", amend Appendix Section G109.1 to read as
follows, and add Appendix Section G109.4 to read as follows:
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G109.1 Elevation. All new buildings, new manufactured homes, and replacement
manufactured homes erected or placed within a flood hazard zone shall comply with
the flood plain management regulations contained in San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code Section 17.84.
G109.4 Protection of mechanical and electrical systems. New or replacement
electrical equipment and heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other service
facilities shall be either placed at, or protected in conformance to San Luis Obispo
Municipal Code Section 17.84.
DD. Amend Appendix Section J101.1 to read as follows:
J101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter apply to grading, excavation and
earthwork construction, including fills, embankments, and work within waterways.
Where conflicts occur between the technical requirements of this chapter and the soils
report, the soils report shall govern. This appendix recognizes the importance of the
waterways of the city and the need to regulate all changes to these waterways.
For the enforcement provisions of this appendix for grading in new subdivisions
under the purview of the City Engineer, building official shall mean city engineer.
EE. Add Appendix Sections J101.3 through J101.7 to read as follows:
J101.3 Hazardous conditions. Whenever the building official determines that any
existing excavation or embankment or fill on private property has become a hazard to
life and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of
a public way or drainage channel, the owner of the property upon which the
excavation or fill is located, or other person or agent in control of said property, upon
receipt of notice in writing from the building official, shall within the period specified
therein repair or eliminate such excavation or embankment so as to eliminate the
hazard and be in conformance with the requirements of this code.
J101.4 Dust control. All graded surfaces shall be wetted, protected or contained in
such manner as to prevent dust or spill upon any adjoining property or street.
J1015 Emergency grading. The building official may authorize emergency grading
operations upon any site when necessary for the protection of the public health, safety
and welfare. Other city departments may take emergency action necessary to protect
public facilities.
J101.6 Special grading standards. The topography of a site proposed for
development shall remain substantially in its natural state. Mass recontouring shall
not be allowed. In all cases, the average cross slope of a site shall be determined prior
to any grading operations or approval of any grading plan. Where a site does not
slope uniformly, the building official or city engineer shall determine average cross
slope by proportional weighting of the cross slopes of uniformly sloping subareas.
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The percentage of the site, exclusive of building area, to remain in its natural state(no
grading of any kind allowed) shall be in accordance with Table J 101.6.
All graded planes shall be rounded on all edges to blend with natural slopes. The
rounded edges shall have a radius equal to one-half the height of the cut or fill slope.
J101.7 Approval for building construction. Prior to commencement of any
building construction, pursuant to a building permit for the graded site, a benchmark
shall be provided to verify that the building site is graded in conformance with the
approved grading plan. No building construction shall be started until the building
official or city engineer has verified that the rough grading conforms to the approved
plan, including any interim or permanent erosion control measures deemed necessary.
FF. Amend Appendix Section J102 by addition of the following definitions:
AVERAGE CROSS SLOPE shall mean the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the
vertical difference in elevation to the horizontal distance between two points on the
perimeter of the area, with the line connecting the two points being essentially
perpendicular to the contours between the two points. Different portions of any area
may have different average cross slopes.
WATERWAY shall mean a well-defined natural or manmade channel, creek, river,
lake or swale that conveys surface water, storm runoff, or other natural drainage either
year round or intermittently.
GG. Amend Appendix Section J103 to read as follows:
J103.1 Permits required. Except as exempted in Section J103.2, no grading shall
be performed without first having obtained a permit therefore from the building
official. A grading permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or
other structures. A grading permit shall be required for all work within any waterway,
including, but not limited to, earthwork, construction of drainage devices or erosion
control devices, removal of vegetation and modifications of banks and the bottom of
the waterway which may in the natural course of events lead to changes in flow
characteristics. A grading permit shall be required for all work that will create a
stockpile of any earth material, subject to the surety bond required by Section J 103.4
to guarantee restoration of the site to a natural or other condition acceptable to the
building official.
J103.2 Exempted Work. A grading permit shall not be required for the following:
1. Grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided there is no danger to the
public, and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties.
2. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.
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3. Cemetery graves.
4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.
5. Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.
6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, or stockpiling of rock, sand,
gravel, aggregate, or clay controlled by other regulations;provided such
operations do not affect the lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses
in, soil on adjoining properties.
7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design
professional.
8. An excavation which does not exceed fifty cubic yards and (1) is less than 2
feet (610 mm) in depth or(2) does not create a cut slope greater than 5 feet
(1524 mm) in height and steeper than 1 unit vertical to 2 units horizontal.
9. A fill less than 1 foot (305 mm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a
slope flatter than 1 unit vertical to 5 units horizontal, or less than 3 feet(914
mm) in depth, not intended to support structures, that does not exceed 50
cubic yards (38.3 m3) on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course.
10. Routine streambed vegetation control approved by the City Engineer.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be deemed to
grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the
provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
J103.3 Early grading. A grading permit shall not be issued prior to issuance of a
building permit for the project unless:
1. A tentative minor subdivision or tract map, use permit, architectural review
commission project approval or similar authorization has been granted; and
2. Related street and utility grades have been established; and
3. A surety bond in accordance with Section J103.4 is deposited to guarantee
restoration of the site to a natural or other condition acceptable to the building
official should the project not proceed to completion.
J103.4 Bonds. The building official may require bonds in such form and amounts as
may be deemed necessary to ensure that the work, if not completed in accordance
with the approved.plans and specifications, will be corrected to eliminate hazardous
conditions or restore a graded site to the original condition. In lieu of a surety bond,
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the applicant may file a cash bond or instrument of credit with the building official in
an amount equal to that which would be required in the surety bond.
The city engineer may require that bonds be posted to recover the full costs of any
damage to public right-of-way which may occur because of the peculiar nature or
large scope of the project, such as transportation of fill or heavy equipment on local
streets not designed to accommodate the traffic.
HH. Amend Appendix Section J104.2 to read as follows:
J104.2 Site plan requirements. In addition to the provisions of Appendix Section
106, a grading plan shall show the existing grade and finished grade in contour
intervals of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work and show in
detail that it complies with the requirements of this code. The plans shall show the
existing grade on adjoining properties in sufficient detail to identify how grade
changes will conform to the requirements of this code. The plans shall show existing
drainage conditions and drainage devices and all proposed changes thereto. The plans
shall include the location and dimension of all trees on the site which are 3 inches
(76.2 mm) in diameter or larger at the trunk, measured at 4.5 feet(1.37 m) above
ground level, trees to be removed and trees to remain. A preservation plan shall be
submitted for all trees to remain. The plans shall indicate where excess material,
rocks, or rubble will be disposed of.
II. Amend Appendix Section J110.1 to read as follows:
J110.1 General. All disturbed surfaces shall be prepared and maintained to control
erosion.
Exception: Erosion control measures need not be provided on cut slopes not
subject to erosion due to the erosion-resistant character of the materials.
Erosion control shall be installed as soon as practicable and prior to calling for final
inspection.
JJ. Add Appendix Table J101.6 as follows:
TABLE J101.6
GRADING TO REMAIN IN NATURAL STATE
Percent Average Cross Sloe Percent of Site to Remain in Natural State
0-5 0
6-10 25
11-15 40
16-20 60
21-25 80
26-30 90
Above 30 100
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SECTION 15.04.030 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
A. Amend Appendix Section A101 to read as follows:
SECTION A101
PURPOSE
The purpose of this chapter is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing the
risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of earthquakes on existing
buildings of unreinforced masonry wall construction.
The provisions of this chapter are intended as minimum standards for structural
seismic resistance established primarily to reduce the risk of life loss or injury.
Compliance with these standards will not necessarily prevent loss of life or injury or
prevent earthquake damage to rehabilitated buildings.
B. Amend Appendix Section A102.1 to read as follows:
A102.1 General. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all existing buildings
having at least one unreinforced masonry wall. The elements regulated by this
chapter shall be determined in accordance with Table AI-A. Except as provided
herein, other structural provisions of the building code shall apply. This chapter does
not apply to the alteration of existing electrical, plumbing, mechanical or fire safety
systems.
Exceptions:
1. Warehouses or similar structures not used for human habitation unless
housing emergency equipment or supplies.
2. A building having five living units or less.
C. Amend Appendix Section A103 to add the following definitions:
LEVEL A STRENGTHENING of an unreinforced masonry building is compliance
with the provisions of this chapter, limited to the removal of or bracing of parapets,
installation of anchors between walls and roof, and installation of anchors between
walls and floors.
LEVEL B STRENGTHENING of an unreinforced masonry building is compliance
with all provisions of this chapter.
D. Amend Appendix Section A 109.2 to read as follows:
A109.2 Selection of Procedure. Buildings shall be analyzed by the General
Procedure of Section A 110, which is based on Chapter 16 of the California Building
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Code, or when applicable, buildings may be analyzed by the Special Procedure of
Al 11. Buildings with a substantially complete steel or concrete frame capable of
supporting gravity dead and live loads and that utilize unreinforced masonry walls as
non-bearing infill between frame members shall be analyzed by a procedure approved
by the building official. Qualified historic structures may be analyzed per the
California Building Standards Code, Part 8, California Historical Building Code.
E. Add new Appendix Section A115 entitled "Administrative Provisions" to read as
follows:
SECTION A115
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
A115.1 Compliance Requirements.
Al 15.1.1 Strengthening deadlines. The owner of a building within the scope of
this chapter shall structurally alter the building to conform to Level B Strengthening
by July 1, 2010 or when one of the following occurs:
1. The value of additions, alterations, and/or maintenance repairs requiring a
building permit, cumulative from.March 4, 1992, exceeds 50 percent of the
replacement cost of the building established by the building official per
Appendix Section 108.3 of the Building Code, which may include a certified
appraisal report. The cumulative value of alterations and maintenance repairs
need not include reroofing, Level A Strengthening, and installation of an
automatic fire sprinkler system.
Exception: Buildings containing more than one tenant space if the floor
area of altered tenant spaces, cumulative from March 4, 1992, does not
exceed 50 percent of the total floor area of the building.
2. The use of the building changes to a different division of the same occupancy
group or to a different occupancy group.
Exceptions:
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3406 of the Building
Code,buildings containing more than one occupancy classification
need not be strengthened if the total floor area for changes in use,
cumulative from March 4 1992, does not exceed 50 percent of the
floor area of the building.
2. Occupancy classification changes to Groups F, M, S and U from an
equivalent category as defined in the previous editions of this code.
3. An occupancy classification change to a Group R, Division 1
Occupancy with not more than five dwelling units.
4. An occupancy classification change to a Group S Occupancy used
exclusively as a warehouse with no human habitation.
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3. If Level A strengthening work is completed by July 1,2007, completion of the
remaining work to satisfy Level B strengthening requirements may be delayed
until July 1, 2012. If Level A work is not completed by July 1,2007, the City
Council will set a Level B completion deadline for each building on the basis
of relative hazard, but not later than July 1,2010.
Exception: The building official, on a case-by-case basis, may approve an
alternate strengthening plan deemed equivalent to Level A strengthening
if:
1. A greater than 50 percent reduction in the unreinforced masonry
hazard for the building is accomplished by July 1, 2007; and,
2. A written agreement includes an acceptable work plan and
timeline; and,
3. The plan completes Level B strengthening by July 1, 2012.
A115.1.2 Permits. The owner of a building within the scope of this chapter shall
submit a complete application for a building permit to the building official to
strengthen the building to Level B requirements by July 1, 2005. The building permit
shall be obtained by January 1, 2006, and shall remain valid until required Level B
strengthening work is completed per Section A115.1.1.
Exception: For seismic strengthening or demolition projects that require
approval of a planning application by a City process, the planning application
shall be submitted to the Community Development Department by July 1, 2005.
The application for building or demolition permit shall be submitted following
approval of the planning application, and a building or demolition permit shall be
obtained by January 1, 2006.
A115.1.3 Posting of sign. The owner of a building within the scope of this chapter
shall post, at a conspicuous place near the primary entrances to the building, a sign
provided by the building official stating"This is an unreinforced masonry building.
Unreinforced masonry buildings may be unsafe in the event of major earthquake".
The sign shall be posted within 60 days of receipt by the building owner per
installation standards established by the building official.
A115.2 Notice and Order
A115.2.1 General. The building official shall, within 30 days of the determination
that a building is of unreinforced masonry construction issue a notice and order as
provided in this section to the owner of a building within the scope of this chapter.
A115.2.2 Service of notice and order. A notice or order issued pursuant to this
section shall be in writing and shall be served either personally or by certified or
registered mail upon the owner as shown on the last equalized assessment roll, and
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upon the person, if any, in apparent charge or control of the building. The failure of
any such person to receive such notice or order shall not affect the validity of any
proceedings taken under this chapter or relieve any such person from any duty or
obligation imposed on him by the provisions of this chapter.
Al 15.2.3 Content of notice and order. The notice shall specify that the building
has been determined by the building official to be within the scope of this chapter
and, therefore, is subject to the minimum seismic standards of this chapter. The order
shall direct the owner to obtain a building or demolition permit as required by this
chapter and cause the building to be structurally altered to conform to the provisions
of this chapter, or cause the building to be demolished. The notice or order shall be
accompanied by a copy of Section Al 15.1, which sets forth the owner's
responsibilities.
Al 15-3 Appeal. The owner of the building may appeal the building official's initial
determination that the building is within the scope of this chapter to the Board of
Appeals established by Appendix Section 112 of the California Building Code, as
adopted. Such appeal shall be filed with the Board within 60 days from the service
date of the order described in Section Al 15.2. Any appeal shall be decided by the
Board no later than 90 days after filing and the grounds thereof shall be stated clearly
and concisely. Appeals or requests for modifications from any other determinations,
orders or actions by the building official pursuant to this chapter shall be made in
accordance with the procedures established in Appendix Section 104.10 of the
California Building Code.
Al 15.5 Recordation. At the time that the building official serves the
aforementioned notice, the building official shall also file and record with the office
of the county recorder a certificate stating that the subject building is within the scope
of this chapter and is a potentially earthquake hazardous building. The certificate
shall also state that the owner thereof will be ordered to structurally analyze the
building to determine compliance with this chapter.
If the building is either demolished, found not to be within the scope of this chapter,
or is structurally capable of resisting minimum seismic forces required by this chapter
as a result of structural alterations or an analysis, the building official shall file and
record with the office of the county recorder a form terminating the status of the
subject building as being classified within the scope of this chapter.
A115.6 Enforcement. If the owner in charge or control of the subject building fails
to comply with any order issued by the building official pursuant to this chapter
within the time limit set forth in Section Al 15.1, the building official shall verify that
the record owner of this building has been properly served. If the order has been
served on the record owner, then the following provisions apply:
1. The building official may order that the entire building be vacated and that the
building remain vacated until such order has been complied with. If
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compliance with such order has not been accomplished within 90 days after
the date the building has been ordered vacated or such additional time as may
have been granted by the Board of Appeals, the building official may order its
demolition in accordance with the provisions of Sections 107, 108, and 109 of
the International Property Maintenance Code.
2. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a
misdemeanor, and is subject to the penalty as provided for in Chapter 1.12 of the
City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. The City may also pursue alternative
civil remedies as set forth in Section 1.12.090 of the Municipal Code.
A115.7 Program monitoring and annual report. During January of each year, the
building official shall submit a report to the City Council outlining the progress to
date concerning reduction of the hazards presented by the unreinforced masonry
building inventory for the City. The report shall include:
1. The number of unreinforced masonry buildings strengthened, demolished, or
otherwise eliminated from the inventory;
2. The number of unreinforced masonry buildings remaining on the inventory,
including the status of orders issued pursuant to this Chapter that are not
resolved.
A115.8 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Buildings within the scope of this
chapter located in the commercial fire zone shown in Figure 9-A of the California
Fire Code, as amended, shall install an automatic fire sprinkler system in
conjunction with level B strengthening in accordance with Section 903.2.1 of the
California Fire Code, as amended in Municipal Code Section 19.04.090.
SECTION 15.04.040 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
A. Delete Appendix Chapterl and Table 1-1. Administration of the mechanical code
shall be as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Building Code.
SECTION 15.04.050 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
A. Delete Appendix Chapters 1, F, and L, and Appendix Table 1-1. Administration of
the plumbing code shall be as set forth in Appendix Chapter I of the California
Building Code.
B. Amend Section 315.4 to read as follows:
315.4 All excavations shall be completely backfilled as soon after inspection as
practicable. A layer of sand or fine gravel shall be placed in all sewer trenches to
provide a leveling and laying bed for pipe. Adequate precaution shall be taken to
insure proper compactness of backfill around piping without damage to such piping.
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Trenches shall be backfilled in thin layers to twelve (12) inches (.3 m) above the top
of the piping with clean earth which shall not contain stones, boulders, cinderfill,
frozen earth, construction debris or other materials which would damage or break the
piping or cause corrosive:action. Mechanical devices such as bulldozers, graders,
etc., may then be used to complete backfill to grade. Fill shall be properly compacted.
Suitable precautions shall betaken to insure permanent stability for pipe laid in filled
or made ground.
SECTION 15.04.060 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
A. Administration of the electrical code shall be as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1 of
the California Building Code.
B. Amend Article 230-70(A)(1) to read as follows:
(1) Readily Accessible Location.. The service disconnecting means shall be
installed at a readily accessible location either outside the building or other structure,
or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. The disconnecting
means shall be accessible to emergency personnel, either directly or by a remote
actuating device, without requiring transit of the building interior. Dedicated
electrical equipment rooms located at the building perimeter and providing direct
access to the outside shall satisfy accessibility for emergency personnel.
SECTION 15.04.070 AMENDMENTS;INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE
A. Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:.
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of
the City of San Luis Obispo, hereinafter referred to as"this code".
B. Amend Section 102.3 to read as follows:
1023 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or
changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and
provisions of the California Building Standards Code and other applicable laws and
ordinances.
C. Amend Section 103.1 to read as follows:
103.1 General. The office of property maintenance inspection is hereby created and
the executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official.
D. Amend Section 103.5 to read as follows:
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103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the code official under
this code shall be in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable
governing authority.
E. Add Section 108.1.5 to read as follows:
108.15 Dangerous structure or premises. For the purpose of this code, any
structure or premises that has any or all of the conditions or defects described below
shall be considered dangerous:
1. Any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress does not
conform to the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction as related to
the requirements for existing buildings.
2. The walking surface of any aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of
egress is so warped, worn loose, torn or otherwise unsafe as to not provide
safe and adequate means of egress.
3. Any portion of a building, structure, or appurtenance that has been damaged
by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, deterioration, neglect, abandonment,
vandalism or by any other cause to such an extent that it is likely to partially or
completely collapse, or to become detached or dislodged.
4. Any portion of a building, or any member, appurtenance or ornamentation on
the exterior thereof is not of sufficient strength or stability, or is not so
anchored, attached or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting natural
or artificial loads of one and one half the original designed value.
5. The building or structure, or part of the building or structure, because of
dilapidation, deterioration, decay, faulty construction, the removal or
movement of some portion of the ground necessary for the support, or for any
other reason, is likely to partially or completely collapse, or some portion of
the foundation or underpinning of the building or structure is likely to fail or
give way.
6. The building or structure, or any portion thereof,is clearly unsafe for its use
and occupancy.
7. The building or structure is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or
abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play
in the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful act.
8. Any building or structure has been constructed, exists or is maintained in
violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such
building or structure provided by the approved building or fire code of the
jurisdiction, or of any law or ordinance to such an extent as to present either a
substantial risk of fire, building collapse or any other threat to life safety.
9. A building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes,
because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty
construction or arrangement, inadequate light, ventilation, mechanical or
plumbing system, or otherwise, is determined by the code official to be
unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to
cause sickness or disease.
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10. Any building or structure, because of lack of sufficient or proper fire-resistive
construction, fire protection systems, electrical system, fuel connections,
mechanical system,plumbing system or other cause is determined by the code
official to be a threat to life or health.
11. Any portion of a building remains on a site after the demolition or destruction
of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned
so as to constitute such building or portion thereof as an attractive nuisance or
hazard to the public.
F. Amend Section 111.2 to read as follows, and delete Sections 111.2,1 through 111.2.5.
111.2 Membership of board. The board of appeals shall be the board of appeals
established in Appendix Chapter 112 of the California Building Code amended in
Section 15.04.020 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.
SECTION 15.04.080 PERMITS REQUIRED FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION
A. No person shall construct, repair, modify, abandon or destroy any water well without
first obtaining a permit from the City. As used herein, "water well" shall mean an
artificial excavation constructed by any method for the purpose of extracting water
from, or injecting water into, the underground.
B. All work performed pursuant to each such permit shall be in conformance with all
State laws and standards including applicable portions of Department of Water
Resources Bulletin No. 74-81, all City ordinances, resolutions and policies relating
thereto, and such permit conditions as may be imposed by the City.
C. Any water well constructed, repaired,modified, destroyed, abandoned, or operated in
violation of this section or the permit requirements shall constitute a public nuisance
which may be abated by the City. A person who digs, drills, excavates, constructs,
owns or controls any well and abandons such well and a person who owns, occupies,
possesses or controls any premises on which an abandoned well exists shall cap or
otherwise securely cover, cap or protect the entrance to the well. The capping or
covering shall be so constructed and installed as will prevent any human being from
suffering any bodily injury or death, through accident or inadvertence,by reason of
the existence of the well.
SECTION 15.04.090 AMENDMENTS;CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
A. Delete Appendix Chapter A.
B. Amend Appendix Section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of San
Luis Obispo, hereinafter referred to as "this code".
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C. Amend Appendix Section 105.1.1 to read as follows:
105.1.1 Permits required. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the
fire code official. A fee for each permit shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit,
in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority.
Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall
be readily available for inspection by the fire code official.
D. Add Appendix Section 105.1.4 to read as follows:
105.1.4 Construction permit consolidation. As approved by the fire code official,
construction permits required under Appendix Section 105.7 may be included with a
construction permit issued by the building official under Appendix Chapter 1 of the
California Building Code. All applicable construction permit fees shall be included in
the consolidated construction permit issued by the building official.
E. Amend Appendix Chapter I Section 108 to read as follows:
108 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application
and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals.
The board of appeals shall be established as set forth in Appendix Section 112 of the
California Building Code, as amended in Section 15.04.020 of the San Luis Obispo
Municipal Code. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board
but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of
procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in
writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official.
F. Amend Appendix Section 109.3 to read as follows:
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install,
alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of
this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than
1,000 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both such fine and
imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served
shall be deemed a separate offense.
G. Amend Appendix Chapter 1 Section 111.4 to read as follows:
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having
been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to
perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less
than that established by Municipal Code Section 1.12.040.
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H. Amend Section 307.1.1 and 307.2 to read as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. No waste matter, combustible material or refuse
shall be burned in the open air within the city. Agricultural, ceremonial or similar
types of fires may be approved when authorized by the fire code official.
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in
accordance with Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for
recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or
control of disease or pests. Application for such approval shall only be presented by
and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled.
I. Amend Sections 307.4.1 and 307.4.2 to read as follows:
307.4.1 Bonfires. Bonfires shall be prohibited.
307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall be prohibited.
Exception: Recreational fires may be permitted in approved, non-combustible
commercially built containers, measuring no more than 3 feet in diameter and 2
feet tall,raised at least 6 inches off the ground with non-combustible legs and
having a non-combustible spark arrester screen with holes no larger than '/4 inch.
The ground beneath this container shall be clear of combustible material for 10
feet in diameter, and 10 feet away from combustible construction. The material
being burned shall be wood only, and shall not include pressure treated lumber. A
pre-connected garden hose shall be accessible.
J. Amend Section 405.7 to read as follows:
405.7 Initiation. Where a fire alarm system is provided, emergency evacuation drills
shall be initiated by activating the fire alarm system. Prior to initiating an alarm, the
person initiating the alarm shall contact the fire alarm monitoring company and advise
the company's dispatcher of the fire drill.. In cases where the fire alarm system is not
monitored by a central station, notification shall be provided to the fire department
dispatch center.
K. Amend Section 503.1.1 and 503.1.2 to read as follows:
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be
provided for every facility,building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or
moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply
with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm)
of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of
the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or
facility.
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Exception: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150
feet (45720 mm) to 300 feet (91440 mm}where:
1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or
903.3.1.3.
2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of topography,
waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an
approved alternative means of fire protection is provided.
3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U Occupancies,
provided,in the opinion of the fire code official, fire-fighting or rescue
operations would not be impaired..
503.1.2 Additional access. The fire code official is authorized to require more than
one fire apparatus access/egress road based on the potential for impairment of a single
road by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors
that could limit access/egress.
L. Amend Section 503.2.5 to read as follows:
503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45
720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire
apparatus.
Exception: Where buildings along the dead-end road are protected by an
approved fire sprinkler system throughout, the distance may be increased to 300
feet (91 440 mm).
M. Amend Section 505.1 to read as follows:
505.1 Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have approved address
numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position
that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These
numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic
numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be aminimum of 4 inches (102 mm)
high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) or as otherwise determined
necessary by the fire code official.
N. Amend Section 508.2 to read as follows:
508.2 Type of water supply. A water supply shall consist of reservoirs, pressure
tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems connected to the municipal
water system and capable of providing the required fire-flow.
O. Amend Section 508.5.1 and delete Exceptions 1 and 2 to read as follows:
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508.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter
constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet(91440
mm) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved
route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains
shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
P. Add Section 508.5.4.1 to read as follows:
508.5.4.1 Authority to remove obstruction. The fire code official and his
authorized representatives shall have the power and authority to remove or cause to be
removed, without notice, any vehicle, or object parked or placed in violation of the
California Fire Code. The owner of any item so removed shall be responsible for all
towing, storage and other charges incurred.
Q. Amend Section 603.1.4 to read as follows:
603.1.4 Fuel Oil. The grade of fuel oil used in a burner shall be that for which the
burner is approved and as stipulated by the burner manufacturer. Oil containing
gasoline shall not be used.
R. Amend Section 603.9 to read as follows:
603.9 Gas meters. Above-ground gas meters, regulators and piping subject to
damage shall be protected by a barrier complying with Section 312 or otherwise
protected in an approved manner. Gas meters shall be permanently marked and
identified as to the building or system served.
S. Amend Section 608.1 to read as follows:
Section 608.1 Scope. Stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte
capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadmium (Ni-
Cd) and valve-regulated lead acid(VRLA), or 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for lithium-ion,
used for facility standby power, emergency power; or uninterrupted power supplies or
the indoor storage of electric carts, cars, fork-lifts and similar equipment, shall
comply with this section and Table 608.1.
T. Amend Section 901.4.2 and Section 901.4.3 to read as follows:
901.4.2 Non-required fire protection systems. Any fire protection system or
portion thereof not required by this code or the California Building Code may be
allowed, when approved by the fire code official, to be furnished for partial or
complete protection provided such installed system meets the requirements of this
code and the California Building Code.
901.4.3 Additional fire protection systems. In occupancies of a hazardous nature,
where special hazards exist in addition to the normal hazards of the occupancy, or
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where the fire code official determines that access for fire apparatus is unduly
difficult, or the location is beyond the four-minute response time of the fire
department, the fire code official shall have the authority to require additional
safeguards. Such safeguards include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
automatic fire detection systems, fire alarm systems, automatic fire extinguishing
systems, standpipe systems, or portable or fixed extinguishers. Fire protection
equipment required under this section shall be installed in accordance with this code
and applicable referenced standards.
U. Amend Section 901.6 to read as follows:
Section 901.6 Inspection,testing and maintenance.. Fire detection, alarm and
extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and
shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire protection systems
and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. No person shall
cause a response of emergency personnel due to failure of notifying police/fire
dispatch of any drill, testing, maintenance, installation of, repair or alteration to any
fire protection system.
V. Amend Section 903.2 and delete Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.10.3 and add new
Section 903.2.1 and 903.2.2 to read as follows:
903.2 General. An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed in new
buildings as set forth in Section 903.2 of the California Building Standards Code as
amended by Section 15.04.020 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.
903.2.1 Existing buildings in commercial fire zone. Existing buildings located in
the commercial fire zone shown in Figure 9-A that are provided with an underground
fire sprinkler lateral, shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed and
operational within 24 months of the approval and acceptance of the lateral by the
City.
Exceptions:
1. The installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system required by Section
903.2.1 in a building of unreinforced masonry construction not
strengthened by July 1, 2007 shall coincide with the strengthening dates
established by Resolution #9890 (2007). City Council established dates
range from 2008 to 2010 based on the relative hazard of the building.
2. An automatic fire sprinkler system required by Section 903.2.1 in a
building of unreinforced masonry construction strengthened as required by
Appendix Chapter 1 of the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation,
as amended, prior to July 1, 2007, shall be completed and operational by
July 1, 2012.
3. An automatic fire sprinkler system required by Section 903.2.1 in a
building of unreinforced masonry construction strengthened as required by
Appendix Chapter 1 of the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation,
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as amended, prior to October 1, 2004, shall be completed and operational
by January 1, 2017.
FIGURE 9-A—COMMERCIAL FIRE ZONE
Commercial Fire Zone
903.2.2 Notification. Whenever the fire code official determines that a building is
subject to the minimum requirements of Section 903.2.1, the building owner shall be
notified in writing that an automatic fire-sprinkler system shall be installed in the
building.
The notice shall specify in what manner the building fails to meet the minimum
requirements of Section 903.2.1. It shall direct that plans be submitted, that necessary
permits be obtained, and that installation be completed by the specified date. The fire
department shall serve the notice, either personally or by certified or registered mail,
upon the owner as shown on the last-equalized assessment roll and upon the person, if
any, in real or apparent charge or control of the building.
Section 903.23 through Section 903.2.10.3 not used. Text continues with Section
903.2.11.
W. Amend Sections 903.3.1.1 and 903.3.1.1.1 and delete condition 4 to read as follows:
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where other provisions of this code require
that a building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with this section or where a building is considered as mixed
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occupancy due to the presence of two or more uses that are classified into different
occupancy groups, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA
13 except as provided in Section 903.3.1.1.1. Sprinkler system designs referenced in
Sections 903.3.5.1.1 and 903.3.5.1.2 shall require special approval by the fire code
official.
9033.1.1.1 Exempt locations. In other than Group 1-2, 1-2.1 and I-3 occupancies,
automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such
rooms or areas are protected with an approved alternative automatic fire extinguishing
system in accordance with Section 904. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room
merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance-rated construction or contains electrical
equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a
serious life or fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the
nature of the contents, when approved by the fire code official,provided such
rooms or areas are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers
consisting of not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-
resistance—rated floor/ceiling assemblies.
3. Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building
by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire-resistance
rating of not less than 2 hours.
X. Amend Section 903.4 to read as follows, with Exceptions to remain:
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring And alarms. All valves controlling the water
supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures,
critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be
electrically supervised by a central station service listed by Underwriters Laboratories
for receiving fire alarms in accordance with NFPA 72. The central station shall
contact and notify the police/fire dispatch center immediately on notification of an
alarm and prior to making contact with the protected premises.
Y. Amend Section 903.4.3 and add Exception to read as follows:
903.4.3 Isolation control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves
shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in all buildings
two or more stories in height or in single-story buildings having a gross floor area of
10,000 square feet or more zoned into no more than 5,000 square- foot areas for the
purpose of maintaining system integrity for life safety and evacuation.
Exception: Isolation control valves may be omitted in buildings equipped with
an automatic fire extinguishing system.installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.3.
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Z. Amend Section 905.3.1 to read as follows, with Exceptions to remain:
905.3.1 Building height. Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout
buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9144
mm) above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access, or where the floor
level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm)below the highest
level of fire department vehicle access and in any parking structure exceeding one
level above or one level below grade.
AA. Amend Section 907.15 to read as follows:
907.15 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California
Building Code shall be monitored by an approved central station service listed by
Underwriters Laboratory for receiving fire alarms in accordance with NFPA 72. The
central station shall contact and notify the police/fire dispatch center immediately on
notification of an alarm and prior to making contact with the protected premises.
Exception: Supervisory service is not required for:
1. Single- and multiple station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.10.
2. Group I-3 occupancies shall be monitored in accordance with Section
907.2.6.3.4.
3. Automatic-sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.
BB. Amend Section 910.3.2.2 to read as follows:
Section 9103.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped
with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed
to operate automatically by actuation of a heat responsive device rated at least 100
degrees above the operating temperature of the sprinkler heads.
CC. Amend Section 1404.5 to read as follows.
Section 1404.5 Fire watch. When required by the fire code official for construction,
alteration or building demolition that is hazardous in nature, qualified personnel shall
be provided to serve as on-site fire watch. Fire watch personnel shall be provided
with at least one approved means for notification of the fire department and their sole
duty shall be to perform constant patrols and watch for the occurrence of fire.
DD. Amend Section 1410.1 to read as follows:
Section 1410.1 Required access. Approved vehicle access for fire fighting shall be
provided to all construction or demolition sites. Vehicle access shall be provided to
within 150 feet of all combustible material. Vehicle access shall be provided by
either temporary or permanent roads, capable of supporting vehicle loading under all
weather conditions. Vehicle access roads shall be maintained until permanent fire
apparatus access roads are available.
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EE. Amend Section 1412.1 to read as follows:
Section 1412.1 When required. An approved water supply for fire protection,
either temporary or permanent, shall be made available prior to combustible material
arriving on the site.
FF. Amend Section 2206.2 to read as follows:
2206.2 Method of storage. Approved methods of storage for Class I, II and III
liquid fuels at motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with Sections
2206.2.1 through 2206.2.5.
GG. Amend Section 2206.2.3 to read as follows:
2206.2.3 Protected aboveground tanks located outside, above grade. Above-
ground tanks shall not be used for the storage and dispensing of Class I, II, or III
liquid motor fuels except when approved by the fire code official and in accordance
with this Section, Section3404.2.7 and Sections 3404.2.9.5.1 through Section
3404.2.9.5.3, and fuel shall not be offered for resale.
1. Above-ground tanks used for outside, above-grade storage of Class I liquids
shall be listed and labeled as protected above-ground tanks and be in
accordance with Chapter 34. Such tanks shall be located in accordance with
Table 2206.3.
2. Above-ground tanks used for above-grade storage of Class II or III liquids are
allowed to be protected above-ground tanks or, when approved by the fire
code official, other above-ground tanks that comply with Chapter 34. Tank
locations shall be in accordance with Table 2206.3.
3. Tanks containing fuels shall not exceed 8,000 gallon(30 274 L) in individual
capacity or 16,000 gallons (60 549 L) in aggregate capacity. Installations with
the maximum allowable aggregate capacity shall be separated from other such
installations by not less than 100 feet(30 480 mm).
4. Tanks located at farms, construction projects, or rural areas shall comply with
Section 3406.2
HH. Amend Sections 2206.2.4 and 2206.2.4.1 to read as follows and delete Section
2206.2.4.2:
2206.2.4 Above-ground tanks located in above-grade vaults or below-grade
vaults. Above-ground tanks used for storage of Class 1, Il, or III liquid motor fuels
are allowed to be installed in vaults located above grade or below grade in accordance
with Section 3404.2.8 and shall comply with Sections 2206.2.4.1 and 2206.2.4.2.
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Tanks in above-grade vaults shall also comply with Table 2206.2.3 and the fuel shall
not be offered for resale.
2206.2.4.1 Tank capacity limits. Tanks storing Class I, II or III liquids at an
individual site shall be limited to a maximum individual capacity of 8,000 gallons (7
569 L) and an aggregate capacity of 16,000 gallons (22 706 L).
II. Amend Section 2206.2.6 items 1 and 6 to read as follows:
1. The special enclosure shall be liquid tight and vapor tight. A leak detection-
monitoring system capable of detecting liquid and providing an audible and
visual alarm shall be installed and tested annually.
6. Tanks containing Class I, II, or III liquids inside a special enclosure shall not
exceed 2,000 gallons (7569 L) in individual capacity or 6,000 gallons (22706
L) in aggregate capacity.
JJ. Amend Section 3301.1 and add item 6 to the exception to read as follows:
3301.1 Scope. Manufacture, possession, storage, sale, transportation, handling or use
of explosive materials and the manufacture of explosive material and/or all fireworks,
including Safe and Sane as designated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, is
prohibited within the City
Exceptions:
1. The Armed Forces of the United States, Coast guard or National Guard.
2. Explosives in forms prescribed by the official United States
Pharmacopoeia.
3. The possession, storage or use of small arms ammunition when packaged
in accordance with DOTn packaging requirements.
4. The use of explosive materials by federal, state and local regulatory, law
enforcement and fire agencies acting in their official capacities.
5. Items preempted by federal regulations.
6. Use and handling of fireworks for display in accordance with Section
3308.1 when authorized by the fire code official and in full compliance
with Chapter 33.
KK. Amend Section 3404.2.7 and Delete the Exception to Section 3404.2.7.5.8 to read as
follows:
3404.17 Design, construction and general installation requirements for tanks.
All tanks shall be protected tanks as defined in Section 3402. The design, fabrication,
and construction of tanks shall comply with NFPA 30. Tanks shall be of double-
walled construction and listed by Underwriters Laboratories(UL). Each tank shall
bear a permanent nameplate or marking indicating the standard used as the basis of
design.
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LL. Amend 3404.2.8.3 to read as follows:
3404.2.8.3 Secondary containment. Vaults shall be liquid tight and there shall be
no backfill around the tank or within the vault. The vault floor shall drain to a sump.
For premanufactured vaults, liquid tightness shall be certified as part of the listing
provided by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. For field-erected vaults, liquid
tightness shall be certified in an approved manner.
MM.Amend Section 3404.2.8.11 to read as follows:
3404.2.8.11 Monitoring and detection. Activation of vapor detection systems shall
also shut off dispenser pumps. Monitoring and detection systems shall be inspected
and tested annually.
NN. Amend Sections 3404.2.9 to read as follows:
3404.2.9 Above-ground tanks outside of buildings. Above-ground tanks outside
of buildings shall comply with Section 3404.2 and Sections 3404.2.9.1 through
3404.2.9.6.10 and Section 2206.2.3, condition 3..
00. Amend 3406.2.4 and the Exception to Section 3406.2.4 to read as follows:
3406.2.4 Permanent and temporary tanks. The capacity of permanent
aboveground tanks containing Class I, II or III liquids shall not exceed 1,100 gallons
(4164L). The capacity of temporary aboveground tanks containing class I, II, or III
liquids shall not exceed 8,000 gallons (30,274L). Tanks shall be of the single-
compartment design, double-walled construction and shall be listed by Underwriters
Laboratory(UL).
Exception: Permanent aboveground tanks of greater capacity which meet the
requirements of 3404.2, as amended, may be permitted when approved by the fire
code official.
PP. Amend Section 3406.2.5 to read as follows:
3406.2.5 Type of tank. Tanks shall be listed for use by Underwriters Laboratory
(UL), provided with top openings only and overfill protection, and approved
hoses/nozzles. Tanks shall be of double-walled construction or be provided with
secondary containment. Elevated gravity discharge tanks shall be permitted only by
approval of the fire code official.
QQ. Amend Section 3804.2 and delete the exception to read as follows:
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3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. The installation of any liquid
petroleum gas tank over 500 gallons(1892 L) water capacity is prohibited unless
approved by the fire code official.
RR. Amend Section 4701.1 and 4702.1 to read as follows:
4701.1 Scope. The mitigation of conditions where a wildfire burning in vegetative
fuels may readily transmit fire to buildings and threaten to destroy life, overwhelm
fire suppression capabilities, or result in large property losses shall comply with this
chapter. In determining requirements for properties located within the wildland=urban
interface fire area, the fire code official may be guided by the requirements of the
International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and National Fire Protection
Association Standards.
SS. Amend Section 4702.1, definition of Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area to read as
follows:
Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area is a geographical area as defined in the City of
San Luis Obispo General Plan as a"Fire Hazard Severity Zone" in accordance with
Government Code Section 51175 through 51189, or other areas designated by the
enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires.
TT. Amend the Exception to Appendix Section B105.2 to read as follows:
B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-
flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall
be as specified in Table B105.1.
Exception: A reduction in.required fire-flow of up to 50 percent, as approved by
the fire code official, may be allowed when the building is provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons
per minute (5678 Umin) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1.
UU. Amend Appendix Section D103.1 to read as follows:
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire
apparatus road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet (7925 mm). See Figure
D103.1.
Exceptions to Figure D103.1: Cul-de-sac diameter may be a minimum of 80 feet
as approved by the fire code official. Parking in cul-de-sacs of less than 96 feet in
diameter shall be approved by the fire code official.
W. Amend Appendix Section D103.4 to read as follows:
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D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall
be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D 103.4.
Exception: Where buildings along the dead-end road are protected by an
approved fire sprinkler system throughout, the distance may be increased to 300
feet(91 440 mm).
WW.Amend Appendix Section D103.6 through D103.6.2 to read as follows.
D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus roads shall be
marked with NO PARKING--FIRE LANE signs complying with city standards.
Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by
Section D 103.6.1 or D 103.6.2.
D103.6.1 Roads less than 28 feet in width. Fire apparatus roads 20 to less than 28
feet wide shall be posted on both sides as a fire lane.
D103.6.2 Roads 28 or greater feet in width. Fire apparatus roads 28 to less than 36
feet wide shall be posted on one side of the road as a fire lane.
XX. Amend Appendix Section D104.1 to read as follows:
D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings or
facilities exceeding 30 feet (9144 mm) or three stories in height shall have adequate
means of fire department access for each structure as approved by the fire code
official.
YY. Delete the Exception to Appendix Section D104.2.
ZZ. Amend Appendix Section D105.2 by adding an exception to read as follows:
D105.2 Width. Fire apparatus roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26
feet (7925 mm) in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion of a building
more than 30 feet (9144 mm) in height.
Exception: Buildings located in the commercial fire zone as shown on Figure 9-
A of this code may be provided with fire apparatus access roads having a
minimum width of 20 feet when approved by the fire code official.
AAA. Delete the Exception to Appendix Section D106.1 and delete Appendix Section
D 106.2.
BBB. Amend Appendix Section D107.1 and delete Exception 1 to read as follows:
D107.1 One-or two-family dwelling residential developments. Developments of
one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be
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provided with separate and approved fire access roads and shall meet the
requirements of D104.3. Where the number of dwelling units is less than 30, the fire
code official may require additional access in accordance with Section 503.1.2.
SECTION 3. The Chief Building Official and Fire Code Official are hereby authorized
and directed to transmit a copy of this ordinance to the California Building Standards
Commission as required by California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction,the City of San Luis Obispo hereby declares that it would have
passed each and every remaining provision irrespective of such holding in order to accomplish
the intent of this ordinance:.
SECTION 5. A summary of this ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, together with
the ayes and noes shall be published at least 5 days prior to its final passage in the Tribune, a
newspaper published and circulated in said City, and the same shall go into effect at the
expiration of 30 days after its final passage, but not before January 1, 2008. A copy of the full
text of this ordinance shall be on file in the Office of the City Clerk on and after the date
following introduction and passage to print and shall be available to any member of the public.
INTRODUCED on the 61h day of November, 2007, AND FINALLY
ADOPTED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the day of
2007, oil the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members
NOES:
ABSENT:
MAYOR Dave Romero
ATTEST:
Audrey Hooper, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jonathon Lowell, City Attorney
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ILLUSTRATED TEXT CHANGES FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
CHAPTERS 15.02 & 15.04 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE
haded text re resents amendment of the model code to be adopted. Text with a line through it
will be deleted.
SECTION 15.02.010 ADOPTION OF CODES
Eight documents, three(3) each of which are on file in City offices, identified by the Seal
of the City of San Luis Obispo, aentT«ed, t�
n .iferin .4dministr-afive Cede;"Unifefffl
r
Cede fef the Abatement ef-Danger-etts Beiklings", "Unifi3fffl Code fer-Building
Gensen,at-iea"F and"Unifefm Buildifig Cede, Veluffle 3, all 1997 editions published by
the International Gee€er-enee e€BuildingOffieiels, and "Unifeffa Fire Cede, V -2—
1997 edifien published by the Internatienal Fire Cede Institute; and the Galififfga
Building Standafds Cede, Califemia Cede of Repk�ieas,T-44e 24, eempr-ising the 2001
marked and designated as the 2007 editions of the California Building Code (Volumes 1
and 2) and the California Fire Code published by the International Code Council, the
2007 edition of California Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection
Association, the 2007 editions of the California Mechanical Code,and the California
Plumbing Code published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, the 2007 edition the of California Energy Code, the 2007 edition of the
California Historical Building Code, the 2007 edition of the California Existing Building
Code, and the Cali f ruff. Fire .2006 edition of.the International Property
Maintenance Code published by the International Code Council are hereby adopted,
including chapters and sections not adopted by agencies of the State of California, and
including appendices thereto, as the Building Construction and Fire Prevention
Regulations of the City of San Luis Obispo. The provisions of such are hereby referred
to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter except as modified
hereinafter.
SECTION 15.04 CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS
SECTION 15.04.010 BUILDING OFFICIAL AND FIRE CODE OFFICIAL
DESIGNATED
The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as the building official and code official
for the City of San Luis Obispo. The Fire Chief is hereby designated as the fire code
official for the City of San Luis Obispo. Where the"authority having jurisdiction" is
used in the adopted codes, it shall mean the building official or fire code official, as
applicable.
SECTION 15.04.020 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
A. Delete Appendix A, B, D, and F.
B. Amend Appendix Section 103.1 to read as follows:
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103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Building and Safes Division is hereby
created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
C. Add Appendix Section 104.12 to read as follows:
;104.12 Airspace subdivisions. The building official shall have the authority to
apply the building ordinances of the City of San Luis Obispo and those building
regulations mandated by State law to be enforced by the local agency to buildings an
structures containing one or more airspace lots as defined in this code so as to treat i
the entirety of such buildings or structures as if they were on or within a single
provided=
it. That such buildings or structures or portions thereof would otherwise conform
to such ordinances and regulations,but for the creation of such airspace lots;,(
and
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2. That a covenant agreement, in a form desigmed to run with the land and
satisfactory to the Community Development Director,be recorded with the
Office of County Recorder and a copy filed with the Community Development
Department by the owners binding themselves and future owners and assigns
to keep,preserve and maintain all portions of such buildings or structures in;
accordance with and pursuant to such building ordinances and re ations:�
D. Amend Appendix Section 105.3.2 to read as follows:
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of
filing, unless sueh appheatien has been pufstied in geed fait a permit has been
issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or- extensions
of time for an additional period not exceeding 9081 0 days. The exte,.ren ,.t ,,tt w-
fe.;ru,,�tIn order to renew action on
an application after ex iration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan
review fee —�__E...-....
E. Add Appendix Section 108.2.1 to read as follows:
108.2.1 Plan review fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 106.1
a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for
plan review. Said plan review fee shall be in accordance with the schedule
established by the ap lip cable governing authori
Separate plan review fees shall apply to permits for retaining walls and major
drainage structures in conjunction with grading. For excavation and fill on the same
site, the plan review fee for grading shall be based on the volume of excavation or fill,
whichever is greater.- --�
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' ifiThe plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees
speced in Section 108.2 and are in addition to the permit fees r__.._ __.
JI ere submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as,to require additional I
I review, or where the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in
Section 106.4.3.2, an additional plan review fee maybe charged at a rate established
by the applicable governing authority! V
F. Add Appendix Sections 111.4 and 111.5 to read as follows:
111.4 Underground utility services. All new electric, telephone, television, and
other communication service connections, for all new, altered, or enlarged building
I be provided by underground wiring. Extension of electric or communication
distribution lines to serve such projects shall be underground wiring-I
Exceptions:
i,_-A building located in residential or conservation/open space zone I
established by the jurisdiction's zoning regulations, provided that there are;
existing buildings on the property that are served by overhead connection
lines r _ —
2. Replacement or relocation of electric service equipment served by existing
overhead wiring? _
3. Where determined by the building official to be impractical or infeasible
within the standards and practices of the utility or other companies
providing such services,
Where the utility or other company's distribution system is underground, the service
lines shall terminate at a connection point designated by the utility company. Where
the utility or other company's distribution is overhead, the service lines shall terminate
I a pole riser on apole designated by the utility eompany`
111.5 Storage of solid waste containers.All new,Group R, Division 3 occupancies
'shall provide a space adequate in size to store and screen all solid waste containers
When viewed from the public right-of-way. The storage area shall have minimum
dimensions of'3 feet (914 mm) by 8 feet(2438 mm)or 6 feet(1829 mm) by 6 feet
(1829 mm) and shall not conflict with required parking spaces. If the storage area is
located in the front yard setback established by other ordinances, the storage area shall
be screened by a fence, partition or other enclosure in compliance with maximum
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eight limitations. In no case shall a partition or enclosure required by this section b�
less than 48 inches (12 19 mma above adjacende�_-
G. Amend Appendix Chapter 112 to read as follows:
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the building official;codeofficial or fire code official,relative
to the application and interpretations of 44s-�the California Building Standards
Goode and the International Prope__yrt Maintenance Code, there shall be and is hereby
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created a_Board of Appeal aid Board shall also serve as the Housing Appeals'
Board and the Local Appeals Board referenced in the California Building Standards
Code. The building official or fire code official shall be an ex officio member and
shall act as secretary to said board but shall have no vote_uon any matter before the
board! The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing
authority and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of
procedure for conducting its business.
112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim
that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally
good or better form or construction is proposed. The board shall have no authority to
waive requirements of this code. For appeals relating to accommodations for the
disabled, the authority of the board shall include the ability authorize reasonable]
I to disabled access r uirements imposed by the California Buildin
Standards Code.
112.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of five members who are
qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building
construction and building service equipmen hazards of fire,ex lop sions,hazardous!
conditions or fire protection systems and are not employees of the jurisdiction. For
natters subject to the appeal process referenced in Section 109.1.5 of the California
Building Code regarding accommodations for persons with physical disabilities, the
board of appeals shall include two additional members who shall be persons with
disabilities as defined in the California Building Code;
H. Amend Appendix Section 115.1 of to read as follows:
115.1 Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become
unsafe, unsanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities,
inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise
dangerous to human life or public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper
occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe
structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the building official
deems necessary and as provided for in this section;and the 2006 edition of the
International Property_Maintenance Code as adopted:E A vacant structure that is not
secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.
I. Amend Section 202 by addition of the definitions for Airspace Lot and Airspace
Subdivision to read as follows:
Lot, Airspace. A division of the space above or below a lot with finite width,length
I nd upper and lower elevation occupied or to be occupied by a use, building or
portion thereof, group of buildings or portions thereof, and accessory buildings or���,
portions thereof, or accessory uses. An Airspace lot shall be identified on a final map�l
ora parcel map in the office of the County Recorder with a separate and distinct
number or letter. An Airspace lot shall have access to appropriate public rights of
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way by means of one or-more easements or other entitlements to use in a form]
satisfactory to the Chief Building Official and the City Engineer.
Subdivision,Airspace. An airspace subdivision shall be as defined in Chapter 16o
the San Luis Obispo Municipal Codel
J. Amend footnote e to Table 601 to read as follows:
e. An approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1
shall be allowed to be substituted for 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction,
provided such system is not otherwise required by other provisions of the California
Building Code without local amendments or used for an allowable area increase in
accordance with Section 506.3 or an allowable height increase in accordance with
Section 504.2. The 1-hour substitution for the fire resistance of exterior walls shall
not be permitted.
K. Add Section 602.1.2 to read as follows:
602.1.2 Commercial fire zone. Construction of interior walls, floors, ceilings and
partitions as a part of additions or alterations to any existing building or structure
located within the commercial fire zone shown in Figure 6-A shall be constructed
With 5/8" Type "X" gypsum wallboard or its equivalent regardless of all other lesser
minimum requirements to the contrary
Exception: Buildings protected throughout_by an approved automatic fir
I system E _
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FIGURE 6-A —COMMERCIAL FIRE ZONE
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Commercial Fire Zone
L. Amend Section 704.11 by addition of item 7 to the Exceptions to read as follows:
�7. The building i� ed auma
rotected throughout by an approvtotic fire sprinkler
M. Delete Sections 903.2 through 903.2.10.3. Add new Sections 903.2 and 903.2.1
through 903.2.10.3 to read as follows:
Note: Existing Sections 903.2 through 903.2.10.31ist fire sprinkler requirements
for each individual occupancy in a separate section (approximately 4 pages of
code text). Since the amended section establishes fire sprinkler requirements for
all buildings in one section, the "strikeout"sections are not reprinted here.
103.2 Where required. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be I
installed
�h ughout new buildin
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Exceptions:
Il. Buildings containing Groups A, B, E, F; H-41 M, S, and U
occupancies where floor area is not more than 1000 square feet
(92.9 m2),unless located in the commercial fire zone shown in
Figure 6-A� __ ._
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2. Buildings of non-combustible construction located in the;
—commercial fire zone shown in Figure 6-A containing Groups A,I
B, E, F, H-4, M S, and U occupancies where,floor area isnot moire
than 1000 square feet(92.9 m2)
3. Buildings,located in the commercial fire zone shown in Figure 6-A
(containing Groups A, B, E, F, H-4, M, S, and U occupancies where
{floor area is not more than 1000 square feet (92.9 m2) and the
building is entirely surrounded by yards or public ways not less
than 20 feet(6096 nun) in width _
44-.-Buildings containing Group R, Division 3 occupancies that are notI,
considered to be a separate dwelling unit!
2. Throughout an existing building whenever alterations or additions result in an�
Increase of more than 1000 square feet (92.9 nit)of floor area, including,
mezzanines or additional stories, or whenever the cost of alterations to an
existing building having a floor area of more than 1000 square feet(92.9m2)
exceeds 50 percent of the replacement cost of the building as determined by�
the building official. The cost of alteration and increase in floor area shall;
include all corresponding datafrompermits issued to the building for the
previous five years
Exception: Group R Division 3 and Group U occupancies.
3 In additions to existing buildings equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler,
system.��-.s..�.._ -
4.�Throughout an existing building where there is an occupancy classification
change for floor area exceeding 1000 square feet(92.9m ). The provisions of
,Section 3406..1 shall not eliminate the reciuirement for an automatic fire
`_sRrmkler system:
Exceptions _
11,1
A Group U occupancy changed to a Group R, Division 3
occupancy,provided the building was constructed before July 7,
11990 and there is no increase in floor area.,
2. ;Occupancy classification changes to Groups F, M, S, and U from
an equivalent categoryAs defined in previous editions of this code:
5. In buildings, or portions thereof, where cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin
plastics are manufactured, stored or handled in quefififies e*eeeding 100
petmds (45 kg).
For the purpose of requiring the automatic fire sprinkler systems specified in this I
chapter,the floor area within the surrounding exterior walls together with the floor]
area within the horizontal projection of the roof shall be considered as one buildingE
903.2.1 through 903.2.10.3 not used. Text continues with Section 903.2.11.
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N. Amend Sections 903.3.1.1 and 903.3.1.1.1 and delete condition 4 to read as follows:
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where other provisions of this code require
that a building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with this section;or where a building is considered as mixed
occupancy due to the presence of two or more uses that are classified into different
occupaney_groyps, sprinklers nklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA
13 except as provided in Section 903.3.1.1.1.E Sprinkler system designs referenced in F
Sections 903.3.5.1.1 and 903.3.5.1.2 shall require special approval byte fire code
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903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. In other than Group 1-2, 1-2.1 and I-3 occupancies,
automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such
rooms or areas are protected with an approved Qu.,....,a fie are
KYVVLdanee with Se VtiIer�907 �,
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eembustie
ernative automatic fire extinguishing system m accordance with Section
904. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room_ merely because it is damp, of fire-
resistance-rated construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a
serious life or fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the
nature of the contents, when approved by the fire code official, provided such
rooms or areas are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers
consisting of not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-
'resistance-rated floor/ceiling assemblies.
3. Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building
by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire-resistance
rating of not less than 2 hours.
O. Amend Section 903.4 to read as follows, with Exceptions to remain:
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms. All valves controlling the water
supply for automatic sprinkler systems,pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures,
critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be _
electrically supervised by a central station service listed by Underwriters Laboratories i
for receiving fire alarms in accordance with NFPA 72. The central station shall
contact anatea
d notify the police/fire dispatch center immediately on notification of
alarm and prior to making contact with the protected premises F
P. Amend Section 903.4.3 and add Exception to read as follows:
903.4.3 Flees Isolation control valves. Approved supervised indicating control
valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in -
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Ase Jall buildings two or more stories in height or in single-story buildings
having a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or more zoned into no more than 5,000
square-foot areas for the purpose of maintaining system integrity for life_safety and:.
evacuation:j
Exception: Isolation control valves may be omitted in buildings equipped withl
I automatic fire extinguishing systeminstalled in accordance with Section
903.3.1.3�_..._-...-
Q. Amend Section 905.3.1 to read as follows, with Exceptions to remain:
905.3.1 Building Height. Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout
buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9144
mm) above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access, or where the floor
level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet(9144 mm) below the highest
level of fire department vehicle access and in anv parking structure exceeding one
level above or one level below grade.
R. Amend Section 907.14 to read as follows:
907.14 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California
Building Code shall be monitored by an approved central station service listed by
Underwriters Laboratory for receiving fire alarms in accordance with NFPA 72. The
central station shall contact and notify the police/fire dispatch center immediately on
notification of an alarm and prior to making contact with therp otected premises.?
Exception: Supervisory service is not required for:
1. Single and multiple station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.10.
2. Groupl-3 occupancies shall be monitored in accordance with Section
907.2.6.3.4.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one and two-family dwellings.
S. Amend Section 910.3.2.2 to read as follows:
Section 910.3.22 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped
with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed
to operate autornatically by actuation of a heat responsive device rated at least 1001
degrees above the operating temperature of the sprinkler heads
T. Add Section 1506.3.1 to read as follows:
1506.3.1 Wood shake and shingle roof covering limitations. Wood shake or;
I a roof coverings shall not be installed on_anv building. —�
Exception: A wood shake or wood shingle system listed as a Class A-rated roofs
covenng�_--_...__ ___
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U. Add Section 1803.7 to read as follows:
1803.7 Drainage. Provisions shall be made for the control and drainage of surface'E
water around buildings. Drainage systems,necessary shall be adequate to prevent
water from entering and accumulating under the building. Drainage water from;
improvements and land contour changes"shall not drainonto or across adjacent;
properties except in recorded drainage easements or natural waterways,
V. Amend Section 1805.2 to read as follows:
1805.2 Depth of footings. The minimum depth of footings below the undisturbed
ground surface shall be 12 inches (305 mm). Where applicable, the depth of footings
shall also conform to Sections 1805.2.1 through 1805.2.3 and Table 1805.4.2, unless
another depth is recommended by a foundation investigation. Isolated footings and
piers, exterior of perimeter foundation, shall have a minimum depth of 24,i riches
(60.9 6 mm)below the lowest,adjacent natural undisturbed grade:
W. Amend Section 1805.4.2.4 by addition of a paragraph to read as follows:
Anchor bolts, tiedown anchors, foundation straps, etc:, shall be in place,heldby
templates orwire ties,_porn pouring concrete foundatios, stemwalls or slabs
X. Modify Table 1805.4.2 to be as follows:
TABLE 1805.4.2
FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION a b c d e
NUMBER OF FLOORS WIDTH OF FOOTING THICKNESS OF DEPTH BELOW GRADE
SUPPORTED BY THE (inches) FOOTING (inches)
FOOTING-f (inches) Perimeter __ Interion
1 12 6 2lF 12
2 15 8 24 =l8
3 18 8 30 24
a Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1805.2.
b
The ground under the floor may be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing.
c q grade beam 12"in width shall be provided at.garage openings D th shall be as specified in this table.
d
Interior stud bearing walls may be supported by isolated footings. The footing width and length shall be twice
the width shown in this table and the footings shall be spaced not more than 6 feet(1829 mm)on center..
e
See section 1908 for additional requirements for footings of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C,
D, E or F.
f
Foundations may support a roof in addition to the stipulated number of floors. Foundations supporting roofs only
shall be as required for supporting one floor. Slabs supported on grade need not be considered a floor for
purposes of footing depths and widths.
9 Plain
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Y. Amend Section 1910 to read as follows:
1910.1 General. The thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the
ground shall be not less than 33 4t inches (S9 x� 01.6 mm)Concrete floor slabs!,
shall be underlain with aminimum of 4 inches(101.6 mm) of clean granular material
A 6-mil (0.006 inch; 0.15 mm) polyethylene vapor retarder with joints lapped not less
than 6 inches (152 mm) shall be placed in the center of the granular material, or other
approved equivalent methods or materials shall be used to retard vapor transmission
through the floor slab.
Exception: A vapor retarder is not required:
1. For detached structures accessory to occupancies in Group R-3, such as
garages, utility buildings or other unheated facilities.
2. For unheated storage rooms having an area of less than 70 square feet(6.5
m2) and carports attached to occupancies in Group R-3.
3. For buildings or other occupancies where migration of moisture through
the slab from below will not be detrimental to the intended occupancy of
the building.
4. For driveways, walks,patios and other flatwork which will not be enclosed
at a later date.
5. Where approved based on local site conditions.
1910.2 Minimum reinforcing. Minimum reinforcing for slabs on grade shall be No.
3 bars at 24 inches (609.6 mm)on center each way placed at midpoint of slab
thickness. Slab reinforcement shall extend to within 2 inches(50.8 mm)of they
I xterior edge of slabs C
1910.3 Slab to foundation connection. Tie bar reinforcing between slabs ongrade
and foundation stem walls shall be No. 3 bars at 24 inches (609.6 mm)on center,
placed in foundation walls and bent at least 24 inches (609.6 mm) into the slabs and
tied to the slab reinforcing
Exception: Floating slabs justified byan engineered design.
1910.4 Moisture content. Moisture content for expansive soils shall be 100 percent
of optimum to a depth of 18 inches(609.6 mm)below slab bottoms and shall be
maintained until slabs are poured. Soils under slabs shall be tested for moisture
I and slabs shall be poured within 24 hours of obtaining the required moisture
content. The area under raised floors need not be vremoistened
1910.5 Penetrations. Openings in slabs on grade for bathtub piping and traps
planters or other similar uses shall be sealed with concrete not less than 2 inches (50.8
mm)in thickness.
xception: Plastic tub boxes may be used in lieu of concrete if pr_2p rly sealed
around all edges an.d S_peenetrations j
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Z. Amend Section 3109 by addition of Subsections 3109.6 through 3109.8 to read as
follows:
3109.6 Access to pool. Pools shall be accessible by means of ladders or steps. There
shall be not less than one such access for each 300 square feet_(27.87 m2) ofop of area
equallydistributed around the perimeter
3109.7 Lighting. Pools shall be equipped with artificial lightineq
g aduate to
illuminate all underwater areas.
3109.8 Abandoned pools. A pool that is not used, is neglected, and is a hazard to
health and safety, shall be filled to the satisfaction of the building official. Before
filling,holes shall be made in the bottom of the pool to insure proper drainage.
Abandoned pools determined to be unsafe by the building official shall be abated in
I ccordance with the International Propert�Maintenance Coder
A.A. Add Sections 3406.1.1 through 3406.1.4.3 to read as follows:
3406.1.1 Change of occupancy classification based on hazard category. The
relative degree of hazard between different occupancy classifications shall be
determined in accordance with the category specified in Tables 3406.1.2, 3406.1.3
and 3406.1.4. Such determination shall be the basis for the ap 1p ication of Sections I
3406.1.2 through 3406.1.4.3!
3406.1.2 Means of egress, general. Hazard categories in regard to life safety andj
means of egress shall be in accordance with Table 3406.1.2?
Table 3406.1.2
Means of Egress Hazard Categories
Relative Hazard Occupancy Classifications
11 (Highest Hazard) H
2 !I-2, 1-3, 1-4
'A, E, 1-1, M, R-1, R-2, R-4
4 B, F-1, R-3, S-lj
5 Lowest Hazard j F-2, S-2 l
3406.1.2.1 Means of egress for change to higher hazard category. When a he na ge
of occupancy classification is made to a higher hazard category(lower number) as
shown in Table 3406.1.2., the means of egress shall comply with the requirements of!
Chapter 10 of the California Building.CodeJF
3406.1.2.2 Means of egress for change of use to equal or lower hazard category
,When a change of occupancy is made to an equal or lesser hazard category(higher
number) as shown in Table.3406.1.2, existing elements of the means of egress shall
not be reduced below the level established by the code under which the building was;
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I for the new occupancy classification. Newly constructed or meanconfigured
s of egress shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 10 of the California
Building Code.(
Exception: Any stairway replacing an existing stairway within a space wherethe,'
I or slope cannot be reduced because of existing construction shall not be
required to comply with the maximum riser height and minimum tread depth X
requirements! ��
3406.1.3 Heights and areas. Hazard categories in regard to height and area shall be
in accordance with Table 3406.1.3T---
3406.1.3
406.1.3- -3406.1.3
Heights and Areas HazardCategories
Relative Hazard
Occupancy Classifications
jl (Highest Hazardj H
2 A-1 A-2,A-3, A-4, I,R-1, R-2, R-4
3' E, F-1, S-1, M
4 west Hazard° B, F-2, S-2, A-5; R-3, Q
3406.1.3.1 Height and area change to higher hazard category. When a change ofI
occupancy is made to a higher category as shown in Table 3406.1.3,heights and areas)
I buildings and structures shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 5 of the F
California Building Code for the new occup cy classificationF�
3406.1.3.2 Height and area change to equal or lesser category. When a change ofd
occupancy classification is made to an equal or lesser hazard category as shown in _
(Table 3406.1.3 the height and area of the existingbuildin shall be deemed
acceptable
3406.1.3.3 Fire barriers. When a change of occupancy classification is made to a
I
igher hazard category as shown in Table 3406.1.3, fire barriers in separated nixed
Pse buildings shall comply with the fire resistance requirements of the California
Building Code:
Exception:eption: Where the fire barriers are required to have a 1-hour fire-resistance
I existing wood lath and plaster in good condition or existin ''/z-inch-thick
(ILLmm gypsum wallboard shall be permitted!
3406.1.4 Exterior wall fire-resistance ratings. Hazard categories in regard to fire-,
resistance ratings of exterior walls shall be in accordance with Table 3406.1.4i --
_— Table 3406.1.4
Exposure of Exterior Walls Hazard Catea no e
Relative Hard Occu anc Classification'
it Hi est Hazazard� '
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2 F-1, M, S-11
3; �A;B, E,1, R
4 Lowest Hazard' F-2 S-2,U,
3406.1.4.1 Exterior wall rating for change of occupancy classification to a higher
hazard category. When a change of occupancy classification is made to a higher`��
hazard category as shown in Table 3406.1.4, exterior walls shall have a fire-resistance
and exterior opening protectives as required by the California Building Code. This;
provision shall not apply to walls at right angles to.theproperty line
Exception: A 2-hour fire resistance rating shall be allowed where the building,,
does not exceed three stones in height and is classified as one of the following
ups: A-2 and A-3 with an occupant load of less than 300, B, F, M, or S
3406.1.4.2 Exterior wall rating for change of occupancy classification to an
equal or lesser hazard category. When a change of occupancy classification is
made to an equal or lesser hazard category as shown in Table 3406.1.4 existing
exterior walls, including_2penings shall be accepted.
3406.1.4.3 Opening protectives. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected as
required by the California Building Code. Where openings are required to be
protected because of distance from the property line, the sum of the area of such
I penings shall not exceed 50 percent of the total area of the wall in each story I
Escepdons•
Where the California Building Code permits openings in excess of SO!
percent
2 Protected openings shall not be required in buildings of Group R
occupancy that do not exceed three stories in height and that are located
_not less than 3 feet(914 mm) from the property line f
3. Where exterior opening protectives are required, an automatic sprinkler!'
system throughout may be substituted for opening protection.
4. Exterior opening protectives are not required when the changee o
occupancy group is to an equal or lower hazard classification m
accordance with Table 3406.1.4;
BB. Add Appendix Chapter 2 to read as follows:
Appendix Chapter 2 –
DEMOLITION AND MOVING
OF BUILDINGS
SECTION 201
�GENERAL�
201.1 Purpose. The purpose of this appendix is to establish minimum standards and
procedures for the demolition and relocation moving) of buildings and structures to
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safeguard life, property,health and public welfare. It is also intended to ensure that)
moved buildings are structurally sound, sanitary, habitable, and that they will 1L^
harmonize with existing development in the area to which they are to be moved
201.2 Scope. This appendix sets forth rules and regulations to control demolition
and relocation operations, establishes the administrative procedures for review of an"
application to demolish or move a building, and provides for the issuance of permits
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201.3 Appeals. Any person aggrieved by a decision made under the terms of this
chapter may appeal such decision. For matters concerning the technical provisions of
this code, such appeal shall be subject to the provisions of the Appendix Section 112;
for all other matters, the appeal provisions of Chapter 1.20 of the Municipal Code
shall app yf
SECTION 202
DEFINITIONS
Section 202 General. For the purposes of this appendix, certain terms wors an
dd]
I derivatives shall be defined as specified in this section j
ARC means the Architectural Review Commission appointed by the City Council
CHC means the Cultural Heritage Committee appointed by the Ci Council.,
Demolition means the complete or partial removal of a structure.
Foundation means the structure, usually of concrete, resting on or in the ground,
including the footing, on which a building is erected(
Foundation wall means the walls of concrete or masonry that support a buildu�ig
Inventory of Historical Resources is the Master List of Historic Resources and thej
Listing of Contributing Properties within Historical Preservation lListricts Districtsap rP oved
by the City Council(—
Municipal Code means the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code:
Potential Historic Resource means a building which may meet the Criteria for
Historic Listing found in the City of San Luis Obispo Historic Preservation Program
but which has not been evaluated or listed as an historic"resource j____,.__ g
Slab means a flat piece of material, usually of concrete,placed on the ground for use
as a building floor,_patio,driveway, walk, ball court and/or similar uses.i
Structure means-any made site feature,including signs, walls, fences,
buildings, monuments or similar features.]
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Substructure means the foundation,of a building or structure including the piers and
piles 1
SECTION 203
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
203.1 Permit requd. The demolition or relocation(moving) of any building ori
sire
structure shall not commence until a permit has been issued by the building official in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Appendix chapter 1
Exception: Temporary construction offices!
A permit to move a building shall be a building permit when the building is relocated
within the limits of the city. A permit to move a building shall be a demolition permit;
when the building is relocated to a site outside of the city limits:
203.2 Moving and Relocation of Buildings?
2032.1 Inspection of buildings to be moved. All buildings to be mo=intowithin the city shall be inspected by the building official to determine�
with this code and suitability for moving or to permit issuance.
203.2.2 Transportation and building permits required. For moving projects, a.-
transportation permit shall be obtained from the public works director subsequent to I
issuance of a moving permit. Building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits?
shall be required for all work necessary for the placement of a moved or relocated
building.
203.3 Procedure for permit application processing. Prior to issuance of a permit
to demolish or relocate a building or structure, the permit application shall be subject
'to the followin :
1. Demolition or relocation of historical resource. For any structure locaJeon a property listed on the Inventory of Historical Resources, an applicatfor Architectural Review shall be submitted and approved. The applicat
I include plans for replacement structures, to the discretion of the l
Community Development Director:'
2. Demolition or relocation of structure not designated historical. For any
I tructure that is not located on a property listed on the Inventory of Historical
Resources and is over 50 years old, the Community Development Director
shall determine if the structure or structures proposed for demolition are a 11
potential historic resource. If the Community Development Director l
determines that the structure or structures are a potentially historic resource,
the applicant shall submit an application for Architectural Review. If the
Community Development Director determines the structure or structures not
to be a potential historic resource,the applicant shall provide evidence that for
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a period of not less than 90 days from date of permit application, the building
was advertised in a local newspaper on at least 3 separate occasions not less
that 1.5 days apart, as available to any interested person to be moved; and
submit historic documentation for the structure in accordance with criteria
established by the Community Development Pirector_and the CHC,
Exceptions to Section 203.3:_
J. A building or structure determined by the building official to be a L
dangerous building as defined in the International Property Maintenance
Code which poses an imminent, serious threat to the health, safety or�
elfare of community residents or people living or working on or near the_
site; and for which historic documentation acceptable to the community
development director has been submitted —
2 Accessory buildings, sheds, garages and similar structures,unless
determined to be a potential historic resource by the community_;
development director!
203A Guarantee. Prior to issuance of a permit to demolish or move a building orE
J the applicant shall provide the city with a guarantee in such form and;
I as may be deemed necessary by the building official to assure completion of)
demolition or moving, removal of all debris; cleanup of the site,repair of damage to
public improvements, erection of barricades when required and filling of depression
below adjacent grade. The amount of the guarantee for demolition shall be not less
than one thousand dollars or twenty percent of the value of the demolition contract
price, whichever is greater. The amount of the guarantee for moving a building or
structure shall be twenty percent of the total value of all work to be accomplished and
associated with moving of the building, but not less than five thousand dollars. Work
required to comply with this section may be completed by the city after the time limits
stated have expired and shall be paid from the deposit. The deposit shall not be
released until such work is completed.--
Excep nsob nsob
4. No guarantee will be required when the demolition permit is issued the thth I
same time as a building permit for a redevelopment project i
2. When the structure to be moved is to be relocated outside the limits of the
city, the amount of the guarantee may be reduced when approved by the 1
bui. lding official, but in no case shall be less than one thousand dollars.
,203.5 Indemnity. Every person, firm or corporation to whom permission has been
granted under the terms of this chapter and other ordinances to utilize public property
for the demolition or moving of any building or structure shall at all times assume
iesponsibility for any damage to public property. Such permission shall be further
conditioned that any person, firm or corporation shall, as a consideration for the use
of public property, at all times release, hold harmless and indemnify the city and all of
its agents and employees from any and all responsibility, liability, loss or damage
resulting to any persons or property caused by or incidental to the demolition or�
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I oving work. Written indemnification in a form acceptable to the c y attorney shall i
be provided.
203.6 Damage to public property. As a,condition of obtaining a permit to demolish
Or move any building or structure, the permittee shall assume liability for any damage
to public property occasioned by such moving, demolition, or removal operations. .
Applicants for demolition permits shall provide information and plans when
requested for protection of public property. Information and plans shall be specific as,
to type of protection, structural adequacy and.location. Approval to use or occupy
ublic propel shall be obtained before proceeding with demolrtton wo;k;�_
203.7 Insurance. Prior to the issuance of a permit to demolish or move any building!
or structure, the permit applicant shall deposit with the building official a certificate
of liability insurance naming the city as an additional insured party on the insurance
policy. Such insurance shall be valid at all times during demolition or moving opera=
tions. The liability insurance coverage shall be in an amount of at least five hundred
I dollars per occurrence for injuries, including accidental death to any one
person, and subject to the same limit for each additional person, in an amount at1_ east i
one million dollars on account of any one accident: and property damage in an
amount at least five hundred thousand dollars�
Exception: Demolition of a wood frame building not greater than two stories or
twenty-five feet in height, measured to the top of the highest point of the roof,
provided the building is not less than twenty feet from public property lines or, if
less than twenty feet from public property lines, adequate protection is provided
for pedestrians and public property to the satisfaction of the building official.
203.8 Disconnecting service lines. Prior to the issuance of a permit to demolish or
relocate a building or structure, the permit applicant shall complete the following to
the satisfaction of the building official
1. Electrical service.w The power to all electric service lines shall be shut-off and!
'all such lines cut or disconnected outside the property line. Prior to the cutting
of such lines, the property owner or his agent shall notify and obtain the!
I of the electric service agency
2 Other service. All gas, water,steam, storm, sanitary sewers, and othererns r�'cel'
lines shall be shut-off and/or abandoned as re uired by the public works
director, utilities director, or other a ency�
_ SECTION 204
PUBLIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
204.1204.1(neral. The demolition or moving of any building shall not commence until
I required for protection of persons and property are in place. Such
'structures and the demolition work shall conform to the applicable provisions of�
Chapter 33 of this code. Prior to permit issuance, a schedule of operations shall be I
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submitted to the building official for review and approval, and shall set forth a
sequence of work on the building, the need to barricade public streets, details of travel
to and from the site for hauling operations, route of moving, estimated completion
date, and any other significant work which may regnireinspection or coordination
with city departments.j
204.2 Dust and debris. During demolition operations, all material removed shall be
wet sufficiently or otherwise handled to control the dust incidental to removal.
All adjacent streets, alleys and other public ways and places shall be kept free and;
clear of all rubbish, refuse and loose material resulting from the moving, demolition
or demolition removal operations, except as allowed by temporary encroachment
permits approved by thepublic works director:
SECTION 205
REMOVAL OF MATERIALS
205.1 General. All building rubble and debris shall be removed from the demolition
'site to an ap rp oved point_ of disposal i
,205.2 Foundations. All foundations, concrete slabs and building substructures shall
be removed to the satisfaction of the building off cial�_
Exception: Foundations, concrete slabs on grade and building substructures may]
I if the site is fenced to the satisfaction of the,building official.
2053 Completion. Upon completion of the removal of a building or structure by
either demolition or moving;the ground shall be left in a smooth condition free of
I
emolition debris. Holes in the ground, basements or cellars, shall be filled to
existing_gr
gde.��
Exception: The filling of such excavation may not be required when a building
`permit has been issued for a new building on the site and the construction thereof
is to start within sixty days after the completion of demolition or moving
I and the permittee provides a temporary barricade protectm the
excavation on all sides to the satisfaction of the building official
CC. Amend the title of Appendix Section G 109 to read as "BUILDINGS AND
MANUFACTURED HOMES", amend Appendix Section G109.1 to read as
follows, and add Appendix Section G109.4 to read as follows:
G109.1 Elevation. All new buildings, ne_w_ manufactured homes and replacement
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manufactured homes erec—_ted or placed inwmved within a flood
hazard zone shall be elevated ,.ae d ,..dhe l,....es. 10- a fthe f , f . a heffle is-
elevated
1 4 Y .IVVIl U1Vl U1V IV YY VJrlI
comply with the flood plain
management reaulations contained in San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Section
117.841
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G109.4 Protection of mechanical and electrical systems. New or replacement
electrical equipment and heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other service!
facilities shall be either placed at, or protected_in conformance to San Luis Obispo]
Iviunicipal Code_Section 1 7.84 _.DD. Amend Amend Appendix Section J 10 1.1 to read as follows:
J101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter apply to grading, excavation and
earthwork construction, including fills, embankments! and work within waterways.
Where conflicts occur between the technical requirements of this chapter and the soils
report, the soils report shall govern. This appendix recognizes the importance of the
waterways of the city and the need to regulate all changes to these waterwaysf
___— _ _�_— _ _._
For the enforcement provisions of this appendix for grading in new subdivisions'
under the purview of the City Engineer, building official shall mean city engineer
EE. Add Appendix Sections J 101.3 through J 101.7 to read as follows:
J101.3 Hazardous conditions. Whenever the building official determines that ]to
existing excavation or embankment or fill on private property has become a hazarlife and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stabilit
a public way or drainage channel, the owner of the property upon which the
excavation or fill is located,or other person or agent in control of said property,upon
receipt of notice in writing from the building official, shall within the period spec>fil
therein repair or eliminate such excavation or embankment so as to eliminate thej
hazard and be in conformance with the requirements of this code T—
J101�ontrol. All graded surfaces shall be wetted, protected or contained in
such manner as to prevent dust or spill upon any adjoining property or street.
101.5 Emergency grading. The building official may authorize emergency grading
operations upon any site when necessary for the protection of the public health, safety
and welfare. Other citym M departments may take emerged action necessary to protect
public facilities�—-
J101.6 Special grading standards. The topography of a site proposed for
development shall remain substantially in its natural state. Mass recontouring shat
not be allowed. In all cases, the average cross slope of a site shall be determined prior,
to any grading operations or approval of any grading plan. Where a site does not
slope uniformly, the building official or city engineer shall determine average crossi
slope by proportional weighting of the cross slopes of uniformly sloping subareas.
The percentage of the site, exclusive of building area, to remain in its natural state no
gradin of f any kind allowed) shall be in accordance with Table J101.61
All graded planes shall be rounded on all edges to blend with natural slopes. The
rounded edges shall have a radius equal to one-half the hei t of the cut or fill slope.
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'101 7 Approval for building construction. Prior to commencementt of any,
building construction, pursuant to a building permit for the graded site, a benchmark
shall be provided to verify that the building site is graded in conformance with the I
approved grading plan. No building construction shall be started until the building
official or city engineer has verified that the rough grading conforms to the approved{
plan,Jncluding_gpy interim or parent erosion control measures deemed necessary.
FF. Amend Appendix Section J 102 by addition of the following definitions:
[AVERAGE CROSS SLOPE shall mean the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the
A
ertical difference in elevation to the horizontal distance between two points on the r
perimeter of the area, with the line connecting the two points being essentially
perpendicular to the contours between the two points. Different portions of Any area
may have different average cross slopes i ---
WATERWAY shall mean a well-defined natural or manmade channel, creek,river,
lake or Swale that conveys surface water, storm runoff, or other natural drainage either,
I round or intermittently_'F
GG. Amend Appendix Section J 103 to read as follows:
J103.1 Permits required. Except as exempted in Section J103.2, no grading shall
be performed without first having obtained a permit therefor from the building
official. A grading permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or
other structures.JA-grading permit shall be required for all work within any waterwayJ
including, but not limited to, earthwork, construction of drainage devices or erosion
control devices, removal of vegetation and modifications of banks and the bottom of!
#lie waterway which may in the natural course of events lead to changes in flow
characteristics. A grading permit shall be required for all work that will create aC
stockpile of any earth material, subject to the surety bond required by Section J103.4
to guarantee restoration of the site to a natural or other condition acceptable to the
building official
J103.2 Exempted Work. A grading permit shall not be required for the following:
I. Grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided there is no danger to the
public, and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties.
2. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.
3. Cemetery graves.
4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.
5. Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.
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6.. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, or stockpiling of rock, sand,
gravel, aggregate, or clay controlled by other regulations, provided such
operations do not affect the lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses
in, soil on adjoining properties.
7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design
professional.
8. An excavation which does not exceed fifty cubic yards and (1) is less than 21
Meet(6 10 mm)in depth or(2) does not create a cut slope greater than 5 feet'
(1524 mm)in hei t and steeper than 1 unit vertical to 2 units horizontal:
9� A fill less than l foot(305 mm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a,
,slope flatter than 1 unit vertical to 5 units horizontal, or less than 3 feet (914
I m) in depth, not intended to support structures, that does not exceed 50
I yards (38.3 m3) on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course=
10. Routine streambed vegetation control approved by the City E eII�gm er
Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be deemed to
grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the
provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
1103.3 Early grading. A grading permit shall not be issued prior to issuance of a
building permit for the project unless-.,, R
s1�A tentative minor subdivision or tract map, use permit, architectural review,,!
commission projectapproval or similar authorization has been granted; and
2. Related street and utility grades have been established; and
3. A surety bond in accordance with Section J103..4 is deposited to guarantee
restoration of the site to a natural or other condition acceptable to the building;
official should the project not proceed to completion.
03.4 Bonds. The building official may require bonds in such form and amounts as
m11ay be deemed necessary to ensure that the work, if not completed in accordance
with the approved plans and specifications, will be corrected to eliminate hazardous
conditions or restore a graded site to the original condition. In lieu of a surety bond
the applicant may file a cash bond or instrument of credit with the building official in
I amount equal to that which would be required in the surety bond!
The city engineer may require that bonds be posted to recover the full costs of any
damage to public right-of-way which may occur because of the peculiar nature or
large scope of the project, such as transportation oof_fill or heavy equipment on local
streets not designed to accommodate the traffic
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HH. Amend Appendix Section J 104.2 to read as follows:
J104.2 Site plan requirements. In addition to the provisions of Appendix Section
106, a grading plan shall show the existing grade and finished grade in contour
intervals of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work and show in
detail that it complies with the requirements of this code. The plans shall show the
existing grade on adjoining properties in sufficient detail to identify how grade
changes will con_form_to the requirements of this code. The plans shall show existing
drainage conditions and drainage devices and all proposed changes thereto. The plans;
shall include the location and dimension of all trees on the site which are 3 inches
06.2 mm) in diameter or larger at the trunk, measured at 4.5 feet (1.37 m) above
ground level, trees to be removed and trees to remain. A preservation plan shall be
',submitted for all trees to remain. The plans shall indicate where excess material,;
rocks, or rubble will be_disposed ofF
II. Amend Appendix Section J 110.1 to read as follows:
J110.1 General. All disturbed surfaces shall be prepared and maintained to control
erosion. This eeatr-el shall be pemiitted to eensis! of effeetive planting.
Exception: Erosion control measures need not be provided on cut slopes not
subject to erosion due to the erosion-resistant character of the materials.
Erosion control shall be installed as soon_ as practicable and prior to calling for final
inspection.
JJ. Add Appendix Table J101.6 as follows:
TABLE J101.6
GRADING TO REMAIN IN NATURAL STATE
Percent Average Cross Slo 6 Percent of Site to Remain in Natural State
0-5 b
6-10 25
111-15,' ',40
116-20 60
( 21-25, 80
26-30 90
Above 36 !100
SECTION 15.04.030 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
A. Amend Appendix Section A101 to read as follows:
SECTION A101
PURPOSE
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The purpose of this chapter is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing the
risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of earthquakes on existing
buildings of unreinforced masonry beaiin wall construction.
The provisions of this chapter are intended as minimum standards for structural
seismic resistance established primarily to reduce the risk of life loss or injury.
Compliance with these standards will not necessarily prevent loss of life or injury or
prevent earthquake damage to rehabilitated buildings.
B. Amend Appendix Section A 102.1 to read as follows:
A102.1 General. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all existing buildings
having at least one unreinforced masonry beafg wall. The elements regulated by
this chapter shall be determined in accordance with Table Al-A. Except as provided
herein, other structural provisions of the building code shall apply. This chapter does
not apply to the alteration of existing electrical, plumbing, mechanical or fife safety
systems.
Exceptions:
L Warehouses or similar structures not used for human habitation unless
housing emergency equipment or supplies?
2. A building having five living units or less f
C. Amend Appendix Section A103 to add the following definitions:
LEVEL A STRENGTHENING of an unreinforced masonry building is compliance l
with the provisions of this chapter, limited to the "removal of or bracing of parapets,
installation of anchors between walls and roof,and installation of anchors between
walls andfloors. N _
LEVEL B STRENGTHENING of an unreinforced masonry building is compliance
with all provisions of this chapter
D. Amend Appendix Section A109.2 to read as follows:
A109.2 Selection of Procedure. Buildings with A Ogi d diaph agms_er 16 ofshall be analyzed
by the General Procedure of Section A110, which is based on Chaptthe
California Building Code..-
the General Pr-eeed or, when applicable,buildings may be analyzed by the Special
Procedure of Al 11. Buildings with a substantially complete steel or concrete frame
capable of supporting gravity dead and live loads and that utilize unreinforced
masonry walls as non-bearing infill between frame members shall be analyzed by a
procedure approved by the building official. Qualified historic structures may be
aalyzed per the California Building Standards Code, Part 8,_Califomia Historical
Building Code.
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E. Add new Appendix Section A115 entitled "Administrative Provisions" to read as
follows:
SECTION Al
ADi - MINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
A115.1 Compliance Reguire— -meats
A115.11-Strengthening deadlines. The owner of a building within the scope ofj
this chapter shall structurally alter the building to conform to Level B Strengthening
b my 1, 2010 or when one of the following occurs
Il The value of additions,alterations, and/or maintenance repairs requiring a
I
uilding permit, cumulative from March 4, 1992, exceeds 50 percent of the
replacement cost of the building.established by the building official per.
Appendix Section 108.3 of the Building Code, which may include a certified
appraisal report. The cumulative value of alterations and maintenance repairs
need not include reroofing, Level A Strengthening, and installation of an
automatic fire sprinkler system j �
Exception: Buildings containing more than one tenant space if the floor±
I of altered tenant spaces, cumulative from March 4, 1992 does not
exceed 50 percent of the total floor area of the building.
The use of the building changes to a different division of the same occu anc
group or to a different occupancy_group
Exceptions
e1. Notwithstanding the provisions =exceed50
f the Building
Code,buildings containing moreancy classification
need not be strengthened if the tr changes in use,
cumulative from March 4,,j992, 50 ercent of the
_floor area of the building!
2. Occupancyclassification changes to Groups F, M, S and U from an
..equivalent category as defined in the previous editions of this code
3. An occupancy classification change to a Group R, Division
Occupancy with not more than five dwelling units.�
4. An occupancy classification change to a Group S Occu_Lancyused
exclusively as,a warehouse with no human habitation?
3_If Level A strengthening work is completed by July 1, 2007, completion of the
remaining work to satisfy Level B strengthening requirements may be delayed
until July 1, 2012. If Level A work is not completed by July 1, 2007,the City
Council will set a Level B completion deadline for each building on the basis
of relative hazard;but not later than July 1 2010.
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Exception: The building official, on a case-by-case basis, may approve an
strengtheningQlan deemed equiyalent to Level A strengthening]
'alternate str_ . _.,
J. A greater than 50 percent reduction in the unreinforced masonry
hazard for the building is accomplished by July 1, 2007; and,
2. A written agreement includes an acceptable work plan and j
timeline;and;
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3. The plan comvletes Level B.strengthening b +July 1, 2012
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115.1.2 Permits. The owner of a building within the scope of this chapter shall
I a complete application for a building permit to the building official to
I the building to Level B requirements by July 1, 2005. The building permit]
shall be obtained by January 1, 2006, and shall remain valid until required Level B
strengthening work is completed per Section A115.1.1�—
Exception: For seismic strengthening or demolition projects that require
approval of a planning application by a City process, the planning application E
shall be submitted to the Community Development Department by July 1, 2005.a
[Me application for building or demolition permit shall be submitted following;
approval of the planning application and a building or demolition permit shall be
obtained by January 1, 2006.
A115.1.3 Posting of sign. The owner of a building within the scope of this chapter
I post, at a conspicuous place near the primary entrances to the building, a sign
I by the building official stating"This is an unreinforced masonry building.
�Unreinforced masonry buildings may be unsafe in the event of a major earth uake".]
The sign shall be posted within 60 days of receipt by the building owner er
installation standards established by the building official I__
A115.2 Notice and Order,
Al 15.2.1 General. The building official shall, within 30 days of the determination;
that a building is of unreinforced masonry construction issue a notice and order as
provided in this section to the owner of a building within the scope of this chapter!
A 115.2.2 Service of notice and order. A notice or order issued pursuant to this
section shall be in writing and shall be served either personally or by certified or
registered mail upon the owner as shown on the last equalized assessment roll, and,
upon the person, if any, in apparent charge or control of the building. The failure of
any such person to receive such notice or order shall not affect the validity of any'
proceedings taken under this chapter or relieve any such personfrom or
obli ation im osed on him b the provisions of this chapter.
A115.2.3 Content of notice and order. The notice shall specify that the building;
has been determined by the building official to be within the scope of this chapter
I therefore, is subject to the minimum seismic standards of this chapter. The order
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shall direct the owner to obtain a building or demolition permit as required by th s,�
chapter and cause the building to be structurally altered to conform to the provisions]
of this chapter, or cause the building to be demolished. The notice or order shall be
accompanied by a copy of Section AI L5.1, which sets forth the owner's
responsibilities! � .
A1153 Appeal. The owner of the building may appeal the building official's inihw]
determination that the building is within the scope of this chapter to the Board of
Appeals established by Appendix Section 112 of the California Building Code, as
adopted. Such appeal shall be filed with the Board within 60 days from the service
date of the order described in Section Al 15.2. Any appeal shall be decided by the
Board no later than 90 days after filing and the grounds thereof shall be stated clearly]
and concisely. Appeals or requests for modifications from any other determinations,
orders or actions by the building official pursuant to this chapter shall be made in]
accordance with the procedures established in A�endix Section 104.10 of the,,
California Building Code,
A115.5 Recordation. At the time that the building official serves the�__
aforementioned notice, the building official shall also file and record with the office i�
of the county recorder a certificate stating that the subject building is within the sco e:i
I this chapter and is a potentially earthquake hazardous building. The certificate
shall also state that the owner thereof will be ordered to structurally analyze the
building to determine compliance with this chapter. T�
If the building is either demolished, found not to be within the scope of this chapter,
or is structurally capable of resisting minimum seismic forces required by this chapter
as a result of structural alterations or an analysis, the building official shall file and
Irecord with the office of the county recorder a form terminating the status of the
subject building as being classified within the scope of this chapter.
A115.6 Enforcement. If the owner in charge or control of the subject building fails i
'to comply with any order issued by the building official pursuant to this chapter
within the time limit set forth in Section A115.1, the building official shall verify that
the record owner of this building has been properly served. If the order has keerif
served on the record owner, then the following,provisions applKF—
[:J—he
_:F1. The building official may order that the entire building be vacated and that the.
building remain vacated until such order has been complied with. IfL
compliance with such order has not been accomplished within 90 days after
the date the building has been.ordered vacated or such additional time as may
have been granted by the Board of Appeals, the building official may order its
demolition in accordance with the provisions of Sections_ 10.7, 108, and 109 of
the International Property Maintenance Code
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a
misdemeanor, and is subject t,o thepenalty a"rovided for in Chapter 1.12 of the
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City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. The City may also pursue alternative
civil remedies as set forth in Section 1.12.090 of the Municipal Code
A115.7 Program monitoring and annual report. During January of each year, the;
building official shall submit a report to the City Council outlining the progress to
date concerning reduction of the hazards presented by the unreinforced masonryr
�._.Y._
building inventory_for the City_., The report shall include:
it_The number of unreinforced masonrybuildings strengthened, demolished, or'
otherwise eliminated from the inventory_;
2. The number of unreinforcedbmasonry buildings remaining on the inventory,j
including the status of orders issuedpursuant to this Chapter that are not;
resolvedE .
A115.8 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Buildings within the scope of this
chapter located in the commercial fire zone shown in Figure 9-A of the California
Fire Code, as amended, shall install an automatic fire sprinkler system in conjunction I
I ith level B strengthening in accordance with Section 903.2.1 of the California Fire
Code, as amended in Municipal Code Section 19.04.090.1
SECTION 15.04.040 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Delete Appendix Chapter and Table 1-1. Administration of the mechanical code shall
be as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Building Code.
SECTION 15.04.050 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
A. Delete Appendix Chapters 1, F, and L, and Appendix Table 1-1. Administration of
the plumbing code shall be as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1 of the California
Building Code.
B. Amend Section 315.4 to read as follows:
315.4 All excavations shall be completely backfilled as soon after inspection as
practicable. A layer of sand or fine gravel shall be placed in all sewer trenches to
provide a leveling and laying bed for�i�e. Adequate precaution shall be taken to
insure proper compactness of backfill around piping without damage to such piping.
Trenches shall be backfilled in thin layers to twelve (12) inches (.3 m) above the top
of the piping with clean earth which shall not contain stones,boulders, cinderfill,
frozen earth, construction debris or other materials which would damage or break the
piping or cause corrosive action. Mechanical devices such as bulldozers, graders,
etc., may then be used to complete backfill to grade. Fill shall be properly compacted.
Suitable precautions shall be taken to insure permanent stability for pipe laid in filled
or made ground.
SECTION 15.04.060 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
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A. Administration of the electrical code shall be as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1 of
the California Building Code.
B. Amend Article 230-70(A)(1) to read as follows:
(1) Readily Accessible Location. The service disconnecting means shall be
installed at a readily accessible location either outside the building or other structure,
or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. The disconnecting
means shall be accessible to emergency personnel, either directly or by a remote`
actuating device, without requiring transit of the building interior. Dedicated
electrical equipment rooms located at the building perimeter and providing direct
access to the outside shall satisfy accessibility foremergencypersonnel!
SECTION 15.04.070 AMENDMENTS; INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE
A. Amend Section 10 1.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of
the C ti s of San Luis Obispo, hereinafter referred to as "this code'
B. Amend Section 102.3 to read as follows:
1023 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or
changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and
provisions of the Intematienal Building Cede, WefnafienW Fuel Gas Code,
inte._;..t;. nal A.T....l..,..ieal Cede and the WC Ei,,,.....ieal Cede California Building
Standards Code and other applicable laws and ordinances. Nediing in this eede4
Cede
C. Amend Section 103.1 to read as follows:
103.1 General. The department office of property maintenance inspection is hereby
created and the executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the code
official.
D. Amend Section 103.5 to read as follows:
103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the defeat in
responsibilities code official under this code shall be as indieated-in
the fe11AAA444P,qPhed_W1e in accordance with the schedule as established,by thea
appli b verning authori a
E. Add Section 108.1.5 to read as follows:
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108.1.5 Dangerous structure or premises. For the purpose of this code, any
I or premises that has any,or all of the conditions or defects described below I
'shall be considered dangerous
1_Any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress does not]
conform to the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction as related to
the requirements for existing buildings ---
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2. The walking surface of any aisle,passageway, stairway, exit or other means-of]
egress is so warped, worn loose, torn or otherwise unsafe as to not_provlde
safe and adequate means of egress= —
3 Any portion of a building, structure, or appurtenance that has been dam_agg
by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, deterioration, neglect, abandonment,E_
+vandalism or by any other cause to such an extent that it islikely to partially
completely collapse, or to become detached or dislodgedl_
,4, Any portion of a building, or any member, appurtenance or ornamentation on
the exterior thereof is not of sufficient strength or stability, or is not so
anchored, attached or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting natural
or artificial loads of one and one half the original designed value'
5 The building or structure, or part of the building or structure, because of
dilapidation, deterioration, decay, faulty construction,the removal or
I
ovement of some portion of the ground necessary for the support, or for anyj
other reason, is likely to partially or completely collapse, or some portion of
the foundation or underpinning of the building or structure is likely to fail or
give
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6 The building or structure, or any portion thereof, is clearly unsafe for its use
r and
7. The building or structure is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or�
abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play
in the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful act!
8. �Any building or structure has been constructed, exists or is maintained ink
violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such
building or structure provided by the approved building or fire code of the
jurisdiction, or of any law or ordinance to such an extent as to present either a
substantial risk of fire, building collapse or any other threat to life safety.
9 A building or structure,used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes
because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty '
construction or arrangement, inadequate light, ventilation, mechanical ori
plumbing system, or otherwise, is determined by the code official to be
unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely—Loi
cause sickness or diseased
}10. Any building or structure,because of lack of sufficient or proper fire-resistive
construction, fire protection systems, electrical system, fuel connections,�_
mechanical system, plumbing system or other cause is determined by the code
official to be a threat to life or health;_ _ _ _
11.Any portion of a building remains on a site after the demolition or destruction
'of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned
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so as to constitute such building_oERortion thereof as an attractive nuisance or
hazard to the publicf
F. Amend Section 111.2 to read as follows, and delete Sections 111.2.1 through 111.2.5.
111.2 Membership of board. The board of appeals shall ee. sist of a f..:..:........ er
The eerie eF�eial ..hall he .. ffie a member-h..t ..1,..11 h....e n vete a ..ate
The v.0 v,w, uuu„ Vv au, ve vinany
bef re the beaf,7 The heard shall be a nte.l h..the ,.L.�:,.r........:«ti.,,. ....F1.,...:4... �.d
VrLV1Y V3V Wlil�
shall sefue qt;;gger-ed and
' be the board of appeals established in� _
Appendix Chapter 112 of the California Building Code_ amended in Section 15.04.020
of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.
111 1 2 Chairman. The heap shall annually seleet a e f its ..:he.... to ..
111.Y.Y t.JLLYlI lll(�11. The Tl\7 e
111.2 3 Disquatirteation of member-. A member-shaknet heaf an appeal in W-hieh
that 111v111VhV1 Z1ZCJ a personal,1J �ref ssion.1 er�finan..:..1 inter-est..
Y(4G .
t..r.,shall-file detailed,] .1 F
$fS6f3 t6 S2rif�@S SeEr2t$r�tB t138 beard. 22 SE'@icc�y shall-rile a detailed Feeerd of
A p ee,ling in the eFflee e f the aMef e.l.c.inistr t' .. Fr
11.1 1 5 Compensation eL.....mbeF,. Cempe..s t:en of embers-shall be as
SECTION 15.04.080 PERMITS REQUIRED FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION
A. No person shall construct,repair, modify, abandon or destroy any water well without
first obtaining a permit from the City. As used herein, "water well" shall mean an
artificial excavation constructed by any method for the purpose of extracting water
from, or injecting water into, the underground.
B. All work performed pursuant to each such permit shall be in conformance with all
State laws and standards including applicable portions of Department of Water
Resources Bulletin No. 74-81, all City ordinances, resolutions and policies relating
thereto, and such permit conditions as may be imposed by the City.
C. Any water well constructed; repaired, modified, destroyed, abandoned, or operated in
violation of this section or the permit requirements shall constitute a public nuisance
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which may be abated by the City. A person who digs, drills, excavates, constructs,
owns or controls any well and abandons such well and a person who owns, occupies,
possesses or controls any premises on which an abandoned well exists shall cap or
otherwise securely cover, cap or protect the entrance to the well. The capping or
covering shall be so constructed and installed as will prevent any human being from
suffering any bodily injury or death, through accident or inadvertence, by reason of
the existence of the well.
SECTION 15.04.090 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
A. Delete Appendix Chapter A.
B. Amend Appendix Section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City fo San
Luis bO si po, hereinafter referred to as "this code'
C. Amend Appendix Section 105.1.1 to read as follows:
105.1.1 Permits required. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the
fire code official. ;� , ' , A fee foreach p shall be paid rior to
issuance of the permit; in ac accordance with the schedule as established b the
Mplic lb ea g vo eming authority Issued permits shall be kept on the premises
designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the fire
code official.
D. Add Appendix Section 105.1.4 to read as follows:
105.1.4 Construction perm it�consolidation. As approved by the fire code official,
construction permits required under Appendix Section 105.7 may be included with a
construction permit issued by the building official under Appendix.Chapter 1 of the I
California Building Code. All applicable construction permit fees shall be includedin
the consolidated construction permit issued by the building official.
E. Amend Appendix Chapter 1 Section 108 to read as follows:
108 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application
and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals.
The board of appeals shall be "�Y„�
� please se tablished as set forth in Appendix Section 112 of the California
Building Code, as amended in Section 15.04.020 of the San Luis Obispo Municl j
Crode. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall
have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of
procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in
writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official.
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F. Amend Appendix Section 109.3 to read as follows:
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install,
alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of
this code, shall be guilty of a misd _ano% punishable by a fine of not more than
{1 00 0 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding one ye y or both such fine and
imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served
shall be deemed a separate offense.
G. Amend Appendix Chapter I Section 111.4 to read as follows:
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having
been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to
perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to_ ion
a fine of not less
than that established by_Municipal Code Sect
;1.12.040.
H. Amend Section 307.1.1 and 307.2 to read as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning.
_ _ _ .No waste matter,
combustible material or refuse shall be burned in the open air within the city.
Agricultural, ceremonial or similar types of fires may a roved when authorized'
y m_.pp _ _
by the fire code official
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in
accordance with Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for
recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or
control of disease or pests yr a benfir2. Application for such approval shall only be
presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be
kindled.
I. Amend Sections 307.4.1 and 307.4.2 to read as follows:
307.4.1 Bonfires. .^ benfir—e.shall not be e .,,t..eted within 50 feet(15 240 ffffa) ..C..
Gendit:,..... ...hieh ..ta eause a fire to spr-eadwidiia 50 feet P c inn ffiffi)) r
Bonfires shall be prohibited
307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall eet be eendueted Vkd1in 25 feet
(7620.un) e f a..tfue.....,, , ....ti,ustible ter- tTo ted.
_._
eause a fire te spread within 25 fm
(7620....<.) ,.f a st.. etufe shall be t . a
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Exception: Recreational fires may be permitted in approved, non-combustible
commerciallybuilt containers, measuring no more than 3 feet in diameter and 2
!feet tall, raised at least 6 inches off the ground with non-combustible legs and C
I
aving a non-combustible spark arrester screen with holes no larger than 1/ inch.]
The ground beneath this container shall be clear of combustible material for 10
feet in diameter, and 10 feet away from combustible construction. The material
being burned shall be wood only, and shall not include pressure treated lumber. A�
pre-connected garden hose shall be accessible within 25 feet of the container
J. Amend Section 405.7 to read as follows:
405.7 Initiation. Where a fire alarm system is provided, emergency evacuation drills
shall be initiated by activating the fire alarm system. Prior to initiating an alarm, the
person initiating the alarm shall contact the fire alarm monitoring company and advise
the company's dispatcher of the fire drill. In cases where the fire alarm system is not'r
monitored by a central station, notification shall be provided to the fire department{
dispatch centerF_
K. Amend Section.503.1.1 and 503.1.2 to read as follows:
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be
provided for every facility,building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or
moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply
with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet(45 720 mm)
of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of
the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or
facility.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150
feet(45720 mm)to 300 feet(91440 mm}where:
1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or
903.3.1.3.
2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of leeatien-err
�, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar
conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is
provided.
3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U Occupancies,
provided, in the opinion of the fire code official; fire-figlItLing or rescue
operations would not be impaired.
503.1.2 Additional access. The fire code official is authorized to require more than
one fire apparatus accessleg essess road based on the potential for impairment of a single
road by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors
that could limit access✓e�ess.
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L. Amend Section 503.2:5 to read as follows:
503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45
720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire
apparatus.
Exception: Where buildings along the dead-end road are protected by an
approved fire sprinkler system throughout,Ae distance maybe increased to 300;
feet (91 440 ___.. m
M. Amend Section 505.1 to read as follows:
505.1 Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have approved address
numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position
that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These
numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic
numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches(102 mm)
high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) or as otherwise determined
necessaryby the fire code official.
N. Amend Section 508.2 to read as follows:
508.2 Type of water supply. A water supply shall consist of reservoirs, pressure
tanks, elevated tanks,water mains or other fixed systems connected_to the municipal]
water system and capable of providing the required fire-flow..
O. Amend Section 508.5.1 and delete Exceptions 1 and 2 to read as follows:
508.5.1 Where required. here a porti
Won of the facility or building hereafter
constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 40003 0 feet(12 m
9144 mm0 ) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the facility or building,on-site fire hydrants and
mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
h„ 600 feet(183 fn)
j�t, installed in ucooiaaFccwith veexrnr903. .t.t-vr903. .iz�., th
the
uzoiao r-equirement shall be 600 feet (i 83 m).
P. Add Section 508.5.4.1 to read as follows:
508.5.4.1 Authority to remove obstruction. The fire code officialand his
authorized representatives shall have the power and authority to remove or cause to be
I without notice,, any vehicle, or object�ark�l orplaced in violation of the F
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Fire Code. The owner of any item so removed shall be responsible for alf l
,Californiatowing, storage and other charges incurred r
Q. Amend Section 603.1.4 to read as follows:
603.1.4 Fuel Oil. The grade of fuel oil used in a burner shall be that for which the
burner is approved and as stipulated by the burner manufacturer. Oil containing
gasoline shall not be used. Waste efa& ease oil shall be an aeeeptable feel in gFetip
F, M, and S eeeupaneies, when utilized in e"ipment listed fer-use with waste oil and
and tb.o terms „Fits listing.
R. Amend Section 603.9 to read as follows:
603.9 Gas meters. Above-ground gas meters, regulators and piping subject to
damage shall be protected by a barrier complying with Section 312 or otherwise
rotected in an app roved manner, Gas meters shall be permanentl marked and
identified as to the building or system served
S. Amend Section 608.1 to read as follows:
Section 608.1 Scope. Stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte
capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadmium (Ni-
Cd) and valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA), or 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for lithium-ion,
used for facility standby power, emergency power, or uninterrupted power supplies p
the indoor storage of electric carts, cars, fork-lifts and similar eguipm t, shall
comply with this section and Table 608.1.
T. Amend Section 901.4.2 and Section 901:4.3 to read as follows:
901.4.2 Non-required fire protection systems. Any fire protection system or
portion thereof not required by this code or the California Building Code sha11 am y be
allowed, whe an pr vo ed by the fire code official;I to be furnished for partial or
complete protection provided such installed system meets the requirements of this
code and the California Building Code.
901.4.3 Additional fire protection systems. In occupancies of a hazardous nature,
where special hazards exist in addition to the normal hazards of the occupancy, or
where the fire code official determines that access for fire apparatus is unduly
difficult, or the location is beyond the four-minute response time of the fire
department,the fire code official shall have the authority to require additional
safeguards. Such safeguards include,but shall not be limited to, the following:
automatic fire detection systems, fire alarm systems, automatic fire extinguishing
systems, standpipe systems, or portable or fixed extinguishers. Fire protection
equipment required under this section shall be installed in accordance with this code
and applicable referenced standards.
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U. Amend Section 901.6 to read as follows:
Section 901.6 Inspection,testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm and
extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and
shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire protection systems
and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. No person shall
cause a response of emergency personnel due to failure of notifying police/fire
dispatch of any drill,testing,maintenance; installation of, repair or alteration to any
fire protection=system!
V. Amend Section 903.2 and delete Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.10.3 and add new
Section 903.2.1 and 903.2.2 to read as follows:
Note: Existing Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.10.3 list fire sprinkler
requirements for each individual occupancy in separate section (approximately
4pages of code text). Since the amended section establishes fire sprinkler
requirements for all buildings in one section, the "strikeout"sections are not
reprinted here.
903.2 General. An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed in new
buildings as set forth in Section 903.2 of the California Building Standards Code as j
I by Section 15.04.020 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Coder
903.2.1 Existing buildings in commercial fire zone. Existing buildings located in
the commercial fire zone shown in Figure 9-A that are provided with an underground
fire sprinkler lateral, shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed and
operational within 24 months of theapproval and acceptance of the lateral b the
.City,
Excep nsoh nsoh _ _ _ __
4 The installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system required by Section I
X903.2.1 in a building of unreinforced masonry construction not
strengthened by July 1, 2007 shall coincide with the strengthening dates
established by Resolution#9890 (2007). City Council established dates
range from 2008 to 2010 based on the relative hazard of the building,_
2.2.An automatic fire sprinkler system required by Section 903.2.1 in a
building of unreinforced masonry construction strengthened as required by
Appendix Chapter 1 of the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation
as amended,prior to July ], 2007, shallbe completed and operational byr
July 1, 2012j,
.3. An automatic fire sprinkler system required by Section 903.2.1 in a
building of unreinforced masonry construction strengthened as require by,
y
Appendix Chapter i of the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation,
I amended, prior to October 1,2004, shall be com lep ted and operational
by January 1, 2017. j
FIGURE 9-A–COMMERCIAL FIRE ZONE
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Commercial Fire Zone
903.2.2 Notification. Whenever the fire code official determines that a building is
subject to the minimum requirements of Section 903.2.1, the building owner shall be
notified in writing_that an automatic fire-sprinkler system shall be installed in the
building�– -.. __ _ _ _ __. _ _
,The notice shall specify in.what manner the building fails to meet the minimum
I of Section 903.2.1. It shall direct that plans be submitted, that necessary
permits be obtained, and that installation be completed by the specified date. The fire
department shall serve the notice, either personally or by certified or registered mail,
upon the owner as shown on the last-equalized assessment roll and upon the person, if
any, in real or apparent charge or control of the building.
Section 903.23 through Section 903.2.10.3 not used. Text continues with Section_I
903.2.11
W. Amend Sections 903.3.1.1 and 903.3.1.1.1 and delete condition 4 to read as follows:
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where other provisions of this code require
that a building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with this section or where a building is considered as mixed
occupancy due to the presenceof two or more uses that are classified into different
occupancy groups, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA
13 except as provided in Section 903.3.1.1.1. Sprinkler system designs referenced ink
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Sections 903.3.5.1.1 and 903.3.5.1.2 shall require special ap roval by_the fire code
official.
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. In other than Group 1-2, 1-2.1 and I-3 occupancies,
automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such
rooms or areas are protected with an approved „•.,,.n.na fi , &e ,toteetien ..ystef
eefnbustien alternative automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with Section;
904. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire-
resistance-rated construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a
serious life or fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the
nature of the contents; when approved by the fire code official pr vo ided such
rooms or areas are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers
consisting of not less than 17hour fire-resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire.;
resistance–rated floor/ceilingassemblies.
3. Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building
by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire-resistance
rating of not less than 2 hours.
X. Amend Section 903.4 to read as follows, with Exceptions to remain:
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms. All valves controlling the water
supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures,
critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be
electrically supervised by a central station service listed by Underwriters Laboratories
for receiving fire alarms in accordance with NFPA 72. The central station shall
I and notify the police/fire dispatch center immediately on notification of an
alarm and prior to making contact with the protected premises.
Y. Amend Section 903.4.3 and add Exception to read as follows:
903.43 Meer Isolation control valves. Approved supervised indicating control
valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in _
riseb�n all buildings two or more stories in height or in single-story buildings
having a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or more zoned into no more than 5,000
',square-foot areas for the purpose of maintaining system integrity for life safety and,
evacuation F�
Exception: Isolation control valves may be omitted in building equipped with ani
I utomatic fire extinguishing system installed in accordance with Section_j
903.3.1.3�._
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Z. Amend Section 905.3.1 to read as follows, with Ekceptions to remain:
905.3.1 Building height. Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout
buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9144
mm) above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access, or where the floor
level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm)below the highest
level of fire department vehicle access an n any,parkmg structure exceeding ons
level above or one level below grade.
AA. Amend Section 907.15 to read as follows:
907.15 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California
Building Code shat be monitored by an approved central station.service listed by
Underwriters Laboratory for receiving fire alar sin accordance with NEPA 72. The1
I station shall contact and notify the police/fire dispatch center immediately Di
notification of an alarm and-prior to making contact with the protected premises}
Exception: Supervisory service is not required for:
1. Single- and multiple station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.10.
2. Group 1-3 occupancies shall be monitored in accordance with Section
907.2.6.3.4.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.
BB. Amend Section 910.3.2.2 to read as follows:
Section 910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped
with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed
to operate autornaticallyby actuation of a heat responsive device rated at least 100
degrees above theoperating temperature of the sprinkler headsr
CC. Amend Section 1404:5 to read as follows.
Section 14045 Fire watch. When required by the fire code official for construction
at oera n or building demolition that is hazardous in nature, qualified personnel shall
be provided to serve as on-site fire watch. Fire watch personnel shall be provided
with at least one approved means for notification of the fire department and their sole
duty shall be to perform constant patrols and watch for the occurrence of fire.
DD. Amend Section 1410.1 to read as follows:
Section 1410.1 Required access. Approved vehicle access for firefighting shall be
provided to all construction or demolition sites. Vehicle access shall be provided to
within 4.00 j 51 feet of
combustible material. Vehicle access shall be provided by either temporary or
permanent roads, capable of supporting vehicle loading under all weather conditions.
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Vehicle access roads shall be maintained until permanent fire apparatus access roads
are available.
EE. Amend Section 1412.1 to read as follows:
Section 1412.1 When required. An approved water supply for fire protection,
either temporary or permanent, shall be made available as seen as pnor to
combustible material awesnvam ii g on the site.
FF. Amend Section 2206.2 to read as follows:
2206.2 Method of storage. Approved methods of storage for Class I, II and IIIA-
liquid fuels at motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with Sections
2206.2.1 through 2206.2.5.
GG. Amend Section 2206.2.3 to read as follows:
2206.2.3 Protected aboveground tanks located outside, above grade. Above-
ground tanks shall not be used for the storage and dispensing of Class 1, II, or IIIA
liquid motor fuels when approved by the fire code official and
in accordance with this Section Section3404.2.7 and Sections 3404.2.9.5.1 throughhh1
Section 3404.2.9.5.3 and fuel shall not be offered for resale
1. Above-ground tanks used for outside, above-grade storage of Class I liquids
shall be listed and labeled as protected above-ground tanks and be in
accordance with Chapter 34. Such tanks shall be located in accordance with
Table 2206.3.
2. Above-ground tanks used for above-grade storage of Class II or IIIA liquids
are allowed to be protected above-ground tanks or, when approved by the fire
code official, other above-ground tanks that comply with Chapter 34. Tank
locations shall be in accordance with Table 2206.3.
3. Tanks containing fuels shall not exceed 12,000 8,000 gallons(=6-0- 5-4-
__4 20 t30 274
L) in individual capacity or 48,00011600000 gallons 080- 60 549 L) in
aggregate capacity. Installations with the maximum allowable aggregate
capacity shall be separated from other such installations by not less than 100
feet (30 480 mm).
4. Tanks located at farms, construction projects, or rural areas shall comply with
Section 3406.2
HH. Amend Sections 2206.2.4 and 2206.2.4.1 to read as follows, and delete Section
2206.2.4.2:
2206.2.4 Above-ground tanks located in above-grade vaults or below-grade
vaults. Above-ground tanks used for storage of Class I, I1, or IIIA liquid motor fuels
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are allowed to be installed in vaults located above grade or below grade in accordance
with Section 3404.2.8 and shall comply with Sections 2206.2.4.1 and 2206.2.4.2.
Tanks in above-grade vaults shall also comply with Table 2206.2.3 'and the fuel shall
not be offered for resale.
2206.2.4.1 Tank capacity limits. Tanks storing Class I, II or IILA liquids at an
individual site shall be limited to a maximum individual capacity of 15.000 8,000
gallons (36 7:75 30 742 L) and an aggregate capacity of 4 8,000[6,0 gallons(491--
690 60 549 L).
2206.2.4.2 Fleet vehiele motor fuel dispensing f6eilities. TaPAEs ster-ing Class 11
and Class 14hk liquids a4 a fleetvehiele fneter-fHel dispensing f6eility shall be limited
eapeeity ef 80,000 gallons (302 800 L).
II. Amend Section 2206.2.6 items 1 and 6 to read as follows:
1. The special enclosure shall be liquid tight and vapor tight A leak detection-
momtoring system capable of detecting liquid androp viding an audible and
visual alarm shall be installed and tested annually
6. Tanks containing Class I, 11, or IIIA liquids inside a special enclosure shall not
exceed 6-,OAA 2,000 gallons (22 710,75 L) in individual capacity or 18,000
6 000 gallons(68-130 22706 L) in aggregate capacity.
JJ. Amend Section 3301.1 and add to read as follows:
3301.1 Scope. , see Title 19 Galikffiia Code ef
e«t.. See Tifle 19 GahC ...i Cede eF
icc.F-,uarax , ,
Manufacture, possession, storage, sale, transportation,
handling or use of explosive materials and the manufacture of explosive material i
and/or all fireworks, including Safe and Sane as designated by the Office of the State;
Fire Marshal, is prohibited within the City
Exceptions:
1. The Armed Forces of the United States, Coast guard or National Guard.
2. Explosives in forms prescribed by the official United States
Pharmacopoeia.
3. The possession, storage or use of small arms ammunition when packaged
in accordance with DOTn packaging requirements.
4. The use of explosive materials by federal, state and local regulatory, law
enforcement and fire agencies acting in their official capacities.
5. Items preempted by federal regulations. _
6. 3Use and handling of fireworks for display in accordance with Section
3308.1 when authorized by the fire code official and in full compliance
,with Chapter 33
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KK. Amend Section 3404.2.7 and Delete the Exception to Section 3404.2.7.5.8 to read as
follows-
3404.2.7 Design, construction and general installation requirements for tanks.
All t k shall be protected tanks as defined in Section 34no 02 The design, fabrication,
and construction of tanks shall comply with NFP 3A 0 ITanks shall be of doub elel
walled construction and listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL)rEach tank shall
bear a permanent nameplate or marking indicating the standard used as the basis of
design.
3404.2.7.5.8 Overfill prevention. An approved means or method in accordance
with Section 3404.2.9.6.6 shall be provided to prevent the overfill of all Class I, II and
IIIA liquid storage tanks. Storage tanks in refineries,bulk plants or terminals
regulated by Sections 3406.4 or 3406.7 shall have overfill protection in accordance
with API 2350.
c.,,.eptione Outside ..t+eye ground tankswith eit. ,e f 1320 gallons (5000 1
a.rn��.}scivs.
or- less.
LL. Amend 3404.2.8.3 to read as follows:
3404.2.83 Secondary containment. Vaults shall be liquid tight and
there shall be no backfill around the tank or within the vault. The vault floor shall
drain to a sump. For premanufactured vaults, liquid tightness shall be certified as part
of the listing provided by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. For field-erected
vaults, liquid tightness shall be certified in an approved manner.
MM. Amend Section 3404.2.8.11 to read as follows:
3404.2.8.11 Monitoring and detection. Vaults shall be provided with approved
vapor and liquid detection systems and equipped with on-site audible and visual
warning devices with battery backup. Vapor detection systems shall sound an alarm
when the system detects vapors that reach or exceed 25 percent of the lower explosive
limit(LEL) of the liquid stored. Vapor detectors shall be located no higher than 12
inches (305 mm) above the lowest point in the vault. Liquid detectors shall be located
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Activation of either vapor or
liquid detection systems shall cause a signal to be sounded at an approved, constantly
attended location within the facility serving the tanks or at an approved location.
Activation of vapor detection systems shall also shut off dispenser pumps.
Monitoring and detection systems shallbe inspected and tested annually]
NN. Amend Sections 3404.2.9 to read as follows:
3404.2.9 Above-ground tanks outside of buildings. Above-ground stefage of
flammable and eembustible liquids i tanks _to t >u de of_buil'dings shall comply with
Section 3404.2 and Sections 3404.2.9.1 through 3404.2.9.6.10 and Section 2206.2.3,
cond`— its.
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00. Amend 3406.2.4 and the Exception to Section 3406.2.4 to read as follows:
3406.2.4 Permanent and temporary_tanks. The capacity of permanent above-
ground tanks containing Class I, II or?III liquids shall not exceed 1,100 gallons
(4164L). The capacity of temporary aboveground tanks containing class I, 11, or III
liquids shall not exceed F
q �9;AAA 8,000 gallons (37 8 4 30 274L). Tanks shall be of the
single-compartment design; double-walled construction and be listed by
Underwriters Laboratory_(UL).
Exception: Permanent aboveground tanks of greater capacity which meet the
requirements of 3404.2;as amended, inay be eked when approved by the fire E
node official.
PP. Amend Section 3406.2.5 to read as follows:
3_406.2.5 Type of tank. Tanks shall be listed for use by Underwriters Laboratory?
(ULX provided with top openings only ,
overfill protection, and approved hoses/nozzles. Tanks shall be of double-walled
construction or be provided with secondary containment. Elevated gravity discharge
tanks shall be_permitted only by approval of thefire code officialf
QQ. Amend Section 3804.2 and delete the exception to read as follows:
3804.2 Maximum capacity within established Units. Within the limits established
by to n4.-:n4: g the storage
a ff liquefiedpetFeleum gas
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_ _over 500 _ the installation of any liquid
pe oleum gas tank gallons (1892 L water capacity is prohibited unless;
approved by the fire code ofcial
RR. Amend Section 4701.1 and 4702 to read as follows:
4701.1 Scope. The mitigation of conditions where a wildfire burning in vegetative
fuels may readily transmit fire to buildings and threaten to destroy life, overwhelm
fire suppression capabilities, or result in largeproperty losses shall comply with this
chapter. In determining requirements for properties Iocated within the wildland anurbanurb
interface fire area, the fire code official may be guided by the requirements of the
International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and National Fire Protection
Association StandardsT
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SS. Amend Section 4702.1, definition of Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area to read as
follows:
Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area is a.geographical area identified by the sta4e as
a defined in the City of San LuisOho General Plan as a"Fire Hazard Severity
Zone" in accordance with
Government Code Section 51175 through 51189, or other areas designated by the
enforcing agency to beat a significant risk from wildfires.
Cede.
TT. Amend the Exception to Appendix Section B105.2 to read as follows:
B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-
flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall
be as specified in Table 1105.1.
Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow of up to 75 50 percent, as approved;
by the fire code officia11 maybe allowed when the building is provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons
per minute(5678 L/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table BI 05.1.
UU. Amend Appendix Section D103.1 to read as follows:
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire
apparatus road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet(7925 min). See Figure
13103.1.
Exceptions to Figure D103.1: Cul-de-sac diameter maybe a minimum of 80 feeC
I approved by the fire code official. Parking in cul-de-sacs of less than 96 feet in
diameter shall be approved by the fire code official C—
W. Amend Appendix Section D103.4 to read as follows:
D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall
be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4.
Exception: Where buildings along the dead-end road are protected by an,
I fire sprinkler system throughout, the distance maybe increased to 300!
feet(91.440 mm)!
WW.Amend Appendix Section D103.6 through D103.6.2 to read as follows:
D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus roads shall be
marked with NO PARKING--FIRE LANE signs complying with i;:gffe D103 6
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Signs shall have ainiftifnafn difnensien ef 12 inehes(305 fam) wide by 18 ifiehes (457
city stand dar s Signs
shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Section
D 103.6.1 or D 103.6.2.
D103.6.1 Roads less than 28 feet in width. Fire apparatus roads 20 to-26 less than
28 feet wide shall be posted on both sides as a fire lane.
D103.6.2 Roads 28 or greater feet in width. Fire apparatus roads more that-26 28
to less ta�-32 36 feet wide shall be posted on one side of the road as a fire lane.
XX. Amend Appendix Section D 104.1 to read as follows:
D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings or
facilities exceeding 30 feet (9144 or three stories in height shall have at least
_ adequate means of fire department access for each
structure a as p e bythe fire code official.
YY. Delete the Exception to Appendix Section D104.2.
D104.2 Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities
having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet (5760 m2) shall be
provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
LAeViJ L1V11• 1 \V,VV.J 11µY11\gµb1 VJJ-VClI!^ing area of up te ,
520 fn) that L....... .. sing4e .. .e fi«o a ....t.... .. o ead ...1...n all buil,1ings-
are equipped di,-eugheut with appfeved autefna4ie sprinkler-systems.
ZZ. Amend Appendix Section D105.2 by adding an exception to read as follows:
D105.2 Width. Fire apparatus roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26
feet(7925 mm) in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion of a building
more than 30 feet (9144 mm) in height.
Exception: Buildings located in the commercial fire zone as shown on Figure 9]
A of this code may be provided with fire apparatus access roads having]
minimum width of 20 feet when approved by the fire code official —
AAA. Delete the Exception to Appendix Section D106.1 and delete Appendix Section
D 106.2.
D106.1 Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential
projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two
separate and approved fire apparatus roads.
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E*eepfien! PFejeets having up te 200 dwelling ufiitsmay have a single appfeved
fife o read when A buildings, ineluding aefffo eeeupaneo., e
aeeefdanee with 9 eetien 903.3.1.1 or-903.3.1.-2-.
D106.2 Projeets having more then 200 dwelling units. Multiple family Fesidential
L I s ha-ving Fner-e than 200 dwelling upAts shall be pr-evided with two separate and
appf;eved fire appar-aWs roads regardless of whether-they are eqttipped with an
BBB. Amend Appendix Section D107.1 and delete Exception 1 to read as follows:
D107.1 One-or two-family dwelling residential developments. Developments of
one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be
provided with separate and approved fire access roads and shall meet the
requirements of D 104.3.jWhere the number of dwelling units is less than 30, the fire
code official may require additional access in accordance with Section 503.1.2:
a
Exceptions:
fire appffa4ids read and all dwelling uirits-ar-e equipped d3i-eaghetA wi
903.3.i.2 Of 903.1.1.1, ..eess from twe difeefiens shall net be •
2. 1 The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road
shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with
future development, as determined by the fire code official.
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DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENTS
PROPOSED CHAPTERS 15.02 and 15.04
OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 15.02.010 ADOPTION OF CODES
The 2007 editions of the California Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code,
Plumbing Code, Fire Code, Energy Code, Historical Building Code, and Existing
Building Code are adopted in this section, including appendices. The 2006 edition of the
International Property Maintenance Code is also adopted in this section.
SECTION 15.04 CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS
SECTION 15.04.010 BUILDING OFFICIAL AND FIRE CODE OFFICIAL
DESIGNATED
This section names the responsible staff person referenced throughout the construction,
fire and property maintenance codes.
SECTION 15.04.020 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
A. Appendix Chapters are not adopted by the State. Each jurisdiction must take action to
specifically adopt these sections through the local amendment process. Appendix
Chapters involving Employee Qualifications, qualifications for members of the Board
of Appeals, establishment of fire districts, and requirements for rodent proofing are
not adopted.
B. Appendix Section 103.1 is modified to reference the entity within the jurisdiction
organization responsible for administering the construction codes.
C. Appendix Section 104.12 is added to clarify the application of codes to airspace
subdivisions, which will be necessary for reasonable application of building code
provisions to the proposed downtown redevelopment projects.
D. Appendix Section 105.3.2 is modified to parallel the previous code provisions which
allow a permit application to be valid for one year before expiration.
E. Appendix Section 108.2.1 establishes the plan check fee assessment criteria found in
the previous code, but inadvertently missing in the new code.
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F. Appendix Section 111.4 establishes the requirement for all new electric and
telecommunication utilities to be underground, continuing a local amendment that has
been in place for over 25 years. Appendix Section 111.5 establishes requirements to
screen solid waste containers from street view at all new single-family residential
projects.
G. Appendix Section 112 is modified to allow one Board of Appeals to serve as the
appeals board for all of the adopted codes. This combination provision will reduce
the number of volunteer board members required, which is often a difficult recruiting
process. This section also sets the number of Board members at five, or seven for
disabled access issues.
H. Appendix Section 115.1 is modified to reference the sections in the International
Property Maintenance Code that provide more complete tools to the building official
for addressing unsafe building conditions.
I. Section 202 is amended to add definitions necessary for application of building code
requirements to airspace subdivisions.
J. Footnote"e"to Table 601 is modified to clarify the substitution of fire sprinklers for
1-hour fire-resistive construction.
K. Section 602.1.2 is added to require alterations and additions in the Commercial Fire
Zone to be constructed with fire-resistive gypsum board.
L. Section 704.11 is amended to allow the deletion of parapets if the building is
equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
M. Section 903.2 amends the requirement for an automatic fire sprinkler system. All new
buildings and dwelling units shall have a fire sprinkler system except for a number of
uses where the building is 1000 square feet or less. Except in the case of single-
family dwellings, existing buildings shall install a fire sprinkler system if additions or
alterations increase floor area by more than 1000 square feet, or if remodeling cost
exceeds 50 percent of the replacement cost of the building. A fire sprinkler system is ,
also required where there is an occupancy classification change. The amended fire
sprinkler requirements are unchanged from the previous code adoption.
N. Section 903.3.1.1 is amended to clarify that the fire sprinkler system in a building
containing different occupancy classifications shall comply with the NFPA 13
standard. Section 903.3.1.1.1 is amended to allow an alternate fire extinguishing
system in institutional occupancies.
O. Section 903.4 is amended to require a central station service for alarm monitoring.
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P. Section 903.4.3 is amended to require control valves that allow portions of a fire
sprinkler system to be shut down for maintenance without deactivating the entire
system, except for systems installed in single-family dwellings.
Q. Section 905.3.1 is amended to require standpipe system for fire protection in a
parking structure of more than one story or containing a level below grade.
R. Section 907.14 is amended to establish criteria for notifying dispatch when a central
station receives an alarm.
S. Section 910.3.2.2 establishes the criteria for actuation of smoke and heat vents.
T. Section l 506.3.1 is amended to prohibit the installation of wood shingles or wood
shakes, unless it is a Class A fire-resistance-rated system.
U. Section 1803.7 is amended to clarify that all surface drainage around a building
project shall be designed so that drainage water does not drain across adjacent
properties except in recorded easements and natural waterways.
V. Section 1805.2 is amended to establish a greater footing depth due to the expansive
soils throughout the City.
W. Section 1805.4.2.4 is amended to require that anchors and anchor bolts be held in
place mechanically at time of inspection to ensure proper placement, size and
embedment.
X. Table 1805.4.2 is modified to establish a minimum depth of perimeter footings due
the existence of expansive soils throughout the City.
Y. Section 1910.1 is amended to require a minimum thickness of 4 inches for on-grade
concrete slabs and a granular underlayment. Section 1910.2 establishes minimum
slab reinforcement. Section 1910.3 requires tie bar reinforcement between a slab and
the perimeter footing. Section 1910.4 requires pre-moistening of the underslab area
to bring the soil up to maximum expansion. Section 1910.5 requires an appropriate
seal at slab penetrations for bathtub piping and traps. The amendments to Section
1910 are due to the expansive soil conditions encountered throughout the City.
Z. Section 3109 is amended to require ladder access and underwater lighting at
swimming pools, and to establish criteria for proper abandonment of swimming
pools.
AA. Sections 3406.1.1 through 3406.1.4.3 are added to establish criteria for determining
the relative hazard between existing and new occupancy classifications when there is
an occupancy change in an existing building.. The tables and criteria in these sections
are extracted from the 2006 International Existing Building Code(IEBC). The IEBC
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replaces the Uniform Code for Building Conservation, which contained similar
criteria for change of occupancy. The criteria in the added sections allows many
existing buildings to change to another use without fully complying with the code
provisions for the new use, thereby encouraging reuse and preserving architectural
features.
BB. Appendix Chapter 2 is added to establish the regulations for the demolition and
moving of buildings. This chapter is identical to the chapter adopted in the previous
code adoption.
CC. Appendix Section G109 is amended to reference the construction standards in flood
zones that are found in another section of the Municipal Code.
DD. Appendix Section J101.1 is amended to clarify that the grading provisions of
Appendix J also apply to work within waterways. This section also clarifies that the
City Engineer can enforce the grading provisions for new subdivision.
EE. Appendix Sections J101.3 through J101.7 are added to provide authority over
hazardous grading conditions, dust control, emergency grading, and sets limits
regarding mass re-contouring, The last section requires that a graded site be certified
to verify compliance with the grading plan prior to commencement of building
construction.
FF. Appendix Section J102 is amended by addition of definitions to enable regulation of
mass recontouring and application of this chapter to waterways.
GG. Appendix Section J 103.1 is amended to clarify that a grading permit is required for
work within any waterway, and that grading for work involving a stockpile requires a
bond to guarantee restoration of the site. Appendix Section J103.2 clarifies that a
grading permit is not required for work that does not exceed 50 cubic yards, is an
excavation less than 2 feet deep or provides fill less than 1 foot, subject to slope
limitations. Appendix Sections J103.3 and J103.4 are added to require a guarantee
(bond) for grading prior to the issuance of a building permit to ensure elimination of
hazardous conditions or restoration of the graded site if the project fails to proceed to
the issued building permit stage.
HH. Appendix Section J 104.2 is amended to require that a grading plan include drainage
conditions and devices and the location of existing trees on the site that are 3 inches
or greater in diameter, together with a tree preservation plan.
1I. Appendix Section J 110.1 is amended to limit the use of planting to control erosion if
the building official or City Engineer determines this method unsuitable.
JJ. Table J 101.6 is added to establish the minimum area of a sloping site that must
remain in a natural state as part of a grading project.
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SECTION 15.04.030 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
A. Appendix Section Al 01 is amended to clarify that a building with any unreinforced
masonry wall is subject to the unreinforced masonry building hazard mitigation
criteria.
B. Section A102.1 is amended to add exceptions for those unreinforced buildings which
are exempt from compliance with this chapter. These exceptions are based on the
exceptions contained in State law which mandates a potentially hazardous building
mitigation program.
C. Appendix Section A103 is amended to add definitions for Level A and B
strengthening.
D. Appendix Section A109.2 is amended to restrict the method used for analyzing an
unreinforced masonry building, and to allow the building official to approve an
alternate procedure for analysis of unreinforced masonry infill walls.
E. Appendix Section A115 is added to establish provisions for administering the
unreinforced masonry building hazard mitigation program. Appendix Section A115.1
establishes the deadlines for compliance with strengthening or demolition
requirements. Appendix Sections A115.2 through 115.6 provide the enforcement
tools to achieve compliance. Appendix Section A115.7 requires monitoring and
annual reports on strengthening progress to the City Council. Appendix Section
A 115.8 is added to coordinate the fire sprinkler requirements of the Commercial Fire
Zone in the Fire Code with the strengthening deadlines.
SECTION 15.04.040 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
A. Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Mechanical Code is deleted because Appendix
Chapter 1 of the California Building Code includes administrative provisions that are
compatible with all adopted codes. Establishing one administrative chapter that is
applicable to all codes avoids confusion and conflict between code sections.
SECTION 15.04.050 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
A. Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code is deleted because Appendix
Chapter 1 of the California Building Code includes administrative provisions that are
compatible with all adopted codes. Establishing one administrative chapter that is
applicable to all codes avoids confusion and conflict between code sections.
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B. Section 315.4 is amended to require a level layer of sand in all sewer trenches prior to
laying pipe because of the expansive soils throughout the City.
SECTION 15.04.060 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
A. The Electrical Code does not contain an administrative chapter. This Section
establishes Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Building Code as such, since it is
compatible with all adopted codes. Establishing one administrative chapter that is
applicable to all codes avoids confusion and conflict between code sections.
B. Article 230-70(A)(1) is amended to require installation of a new electrical service to
be located or equipped such that emergency personnel are not required to undertake a
lengthy transit of a building disconnect electric power.
SECTION 15.04.070 AMENDMENTS; INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE (IPMC)
A. Section 10 1.1 is modified to clarify applicability of the IPMC to the City of San Luis
Obispo.
B. Section 102.3 is modified to clarify that all work done to an existing building shall
comply with all parts of the California Building Standards Code and all other related
laws of the jurisdiction.
C. Section 103.1 establishes the office responsible for enforcement of the property
maintenance code in the jurisdiction.
D. Section 103.5 clarifies that fees for activities performed by the code official are
established under a separate action by the governing authority.
E. Section 108.1.5 is added to establish criteria for classifying a building as dangerous.
This section is taken from the 2007 Supplement to the International Property
Maintenance Code(IPMC), and is similar to the provisions in the 1997 Uniform Code
for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Section 108.1.5 as adopted here will
appear in the 2009 edition of the IPMC.
F. Section 111.2 is amended to refer to Appendix Chapter 112 of the California Building
Code for the appeals board required under the International Property Maintenance
Code.
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SECTION 15.04.080 WELL CONSTRUCTION
This municipal code section requires a permit for establishing a new well or abandoning
an existing well.
SECTION 15.04.9010 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
A. Appendix A, which establishes qualifications for the board of appeals, is deleted. The
board of appeals established under Chapter 1 of the California Building Code will
serve as the board of appeals for fire code matters. As discussed under Section 112 of
the California Building Code, a multi-function board reduces the number of volunteer
board members required and simplifies an often difficult recruiting process.
B. Appendix Section 101.1 is modified to clarify applicability of the adopted fire code to
the City of San Luis Obispo.
C. Appendix Section 105.1.1 is amended to clarify that applicable permit fees are
contained in a schedule established by a separate City Council action.
D. Appendix Section 105.1.4 is modified to clarify that construction permits issued by
the building official at the building permit counter may include construction-related
permits under the fire code as long as all applicable fees are paid. This provision
enhances the"one-stop"permit process.
E. Appendix Section 108 is amended to establish the board of appeals to be the board of
appeals created in Appendix Section 112 of the California Building Code as amended
in Section 15.04.020 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. This "shared board"
will reduce the number of volunteer board members required, which is often a
difficult recruiting process.
F. Appendix Section 109.3 is amended to repeat the penalty provisions found elsewhere
in the municipal code.
G. Appendix Section 111.4 is amended to relate penalties to other provisions of the
municipal code.
H. Section 307.1 is amended to prohibit open burning. Section 307.2 is amended to
provide for special permits for certain types of open burning, such as range
management.
I. Sections 307.4.1 and 307.4.2 are amended to prohibit bonfires and recreational fires,
except in small containers designed for a recreational fire.
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J. Section 405.7 is amended to establish procedure for notifying the alarm monitoring
company and/or the fire department prior to a fire drill.
K. Section 503.1.1 is amended to increase the maximum length of a fire apparatus access
road to 300 feet subject to approval of the fire code official.
L. Section 503.2:5 is amended to extend the length of a dead-end fire apparatus access
road to 300 feet if all buildings along the road are equipped with an automatic fire
sprinkler system.
M. Section 505.1 is amended to allow the fire code official to require larger address
numbers if visibility for emergency personnel is a concern.
N. Section 508.2 is amended to clarify connection to the municipal water supply as the
required source of water supply for maintaining fire flow.
O. Section 508.5.1 is amended to reduce the maximum distance of a building from a fire
hydrant from 400 to 300 feet.
P. Section 508.5.4.1 is added to provide authority for the fire code official to remove
vehicles and other obstacles blocking access to a fire hydrant.
Q. Section 603.1.4 is amended to prohibit the use of waste crank case oil as a fuel source
for a burner in a building.
R. Section 603.9 is amended to require permanent marking of gas meters to identify the
building or space served.
S. Section 608.1 is amended to include the indoor storage of electric carts, cars, forklifts
and similar equipment as subject to the special provisions for stationary storage
battery systems.
T. Section 901.4.2 allows the fire code official to approve or disapprove the acceptance
of a non-required fire protection system..
U. Section 901.6 is amended to clarify responsibility to notify dispatch of a drill,
maintenance or test of a detection, alarm or extinguishing system.
V. Section 903.2 is amended to require that automatic fire sprinkler systems be installed
as set forth in Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code as amended by Section
15.04.020 of the Municipal Code. This amendment recognizes that the"triggers" for
installation of fire sprinklers are best found in the document that contains the primary
building construction requirements, and avoids confusion in application and
interpretation of these requirements.
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Section 903.2.1 is established to require that all existing buildings in the Commercial
Fire Zone be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system. This retroactive
program was first established with the 1988 code adoption process.
W. Section 903.3.1.1 is amended to clarify that the fire sprinkler system in a building
containing different occupancy classifications shall comply with the NFPA 13
standard and combined water/fire services will be subject to approval by the fire code
official. Section 903.3.1.1.1 is amended to allow an alternate fire extinguishing
system in institutional occupancies.
X. Section 903.4 is amended to require a central station service for alarm monitoring.
Y. Section 903.4.3 is amended to require control valves that allow portions a fire
sprinkler system to be shut down for maintenance without deactivating the entire
system, except for systems installed in single-family dwellings.
Z. Section 905.3.1 is amended to require standpipe system for fire protection in parking
structure of more than one story or containing a level below grade.
AA. Section 907.14 is amended to establish criteria for notifying dispatch when a central
station receives an alarm.
BB. Section 910.3.2.2 establishes the criteria for actuation of smoke and heat vents.
CC. Section 1404.5 is amended include to fire watch provisions for certain construction or
alteration projects when required by the fire code official.
DD. Section 1410.1 is amended to require fire department access to within 150 feet of
combustible material on a construction site.
EE. Section 1412.1 is amended to required availability of an approved water supply prior
to any combustible construction material arriving on a construction site.
FF. Section 2206.2 is amended to apply to all Class III motor fuels.
GG. Section 2206.2.3 is amended to apply to aboveground fuel tanks that are used for the
storage of any liquid motor fuel and to specify that fuel in such tanks shall not be
offered for resale.
HH. Section 2206.2.4 is amended to require that above-ground storage tanks in vaults shall
be subject to limitations and the fuel shall not be offered for resale. Section
2206.2.4.1 substantially reduces the maximum individual tank and aggregate tank
capacity allowed.
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H. Section 2206.2.6 is amended to require a leak detection and monitoring system in an
enclosure for a motor fuel storage tank. The amendment further limits the maximum
individual tank size and aggregate capacity.
JJ. Section 3301.1 is amended to prohibit storage, sale of use of fireworks.
KK. Section 3404.2.7 is amended to require that storage tanks be of double-walled
construction and listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
LL. Section 3404.2.8.3 is amended to delete the word "substantially" from the
requirement that the tank be liquid tight.
MM. Section 3404.2.8.11 is amended to require that the vapor detection system for a
storage tank in a vault be inspected and tested annually.
NN. Section 3404.2.9 is amended to require that an above-ground storage tank also
comply with Section 2206.2.3, condition 3 (maximum tank size limitations).
00. Section 3406.2.4 is amended to further limit the maximum size of temporary above-
ground storage tanks, and requires that the tanks be of double-walled construction and
listed by UL.
PP. Section 3406.2.5 is amended to require that tanks for special operations such farm
operations and construction sites be of double-walled construction, UL listed, and not
elevated for gravity discharge.
QQ. Section 3804.2 is amended to limit any liquid petroleum gas tank to 500 gallons
unless approved by the fire code official.
RR. Section 4701.1 is amended to reference the International Wildland-Urban Interface
Code as a guide to fire code official for establishing requirements in the wildland-
urban interface area.
SS. Section 4702.1 is amended to reference the Fire Hazard Severity Zone in the City of
San Luis Obispo General Plan.
TT. Appendix Section B105.2 is amended to modify the reduction in fire flow from 75
percent to 50 percent in the exception when all buildings are equipped with fire
sprinklers.
UU. Appendix Section B103.1 is amended to allow parking on a cul-de-sac only when the
diameter is satisfactory to the fire code official.
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W. Appendix Section DI OA is amended to increase the length of a dead-end fire
apparatus access road from 150 feet to 300 feet of all buildings along the road are
equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
WW.Appendix Section D103.6 is amended to require No Parking-Fire Lane signs to
comply with city standards. Appendix Section D 103.6.1 is amended to increase the
road width to less than 28 feet where parking is prohibited on both sides. Appendix
Section D103.6.2 is amended to limit parking to one side of the road where width is
28 to 36 feet.
XX. Appendix Section D104.1 is amended to allow the fire code official to establish
adequate means of fire department access to buildings exceeding 30 feet or three
stories in height.
YY. Appendix Section D104.2 is amended to eliminate the exception which allows a
single fire apparatus access road to a building over 62,000 square feet that is equipped
with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
ZZ. Appendix Section D105.2 is amended to allow a reduction in minimum width of a
fire apparatus road in the Commercial Fire Zone.
AAA. Appendix SectionD106.1 is amended to delete the exception that allows a single fire
apparatus access road to a project having up to 200 dwelling units equipped with
automatic fire sprinkler systems.
BBB. Appendix Section D107.1 is amended to allow the fire code official to require
additional fire access roads to projects of less than 30 dwelling units if warranted.
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