HomeMy WebLinkAbout1510ORDINANCE NO. 1510 (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
REQUIRING 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, 910.3.2.2, 1506.3.1, 1803.7, 1805.2,
1910.1 - 1910.5, Table 1805.4.2, and Appendix Sections J103.1403.4 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,
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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
B 105.2, D 103. 1, D 103.4, 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 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, D103.6, D103.6.1, 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 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
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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,
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,
D 104. 1, D 105.2, D 106.2 and D 107.1 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)(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 B 105.2, D 103. 1, D 103.4, D 103.6, D 103.6.1, D 103.6.2, D 104. 1, D 105.2, D 106.2 and
D107.1 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 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,
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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, D103.1, D103.4, D103.6, D103.6.1, D103.6.2,
D 104. 1, D 105.2, D 106.2 and D 107.1 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 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.
FENDING 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 704.1 lof the 2007 California Building Code and Sections
503.1.1, and 503.2.5 of the 2007 California Fire Code.
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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 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.
Amend Appendix Section 105.3.2 to read as follows:
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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.
D. 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.
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 plan review fee may be charged at a rate established by the applicable
governing authority.
E. 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
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 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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F. 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.
G. 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.
H. 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.
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I. 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.
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.
FIGURE 6 -A — COMMERCIAL FIRE ZONE
K. 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.
L. 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:
Throughout new buildings.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings 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), 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, B, E, F, H -4, M, S, and U
occupancies where floor area is not more 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 m 2 ) 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 (92.9m2) 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 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.
M. Amend Sections 903.3.1.1 and 903.3.1.1.1 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 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.
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 alternative automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with
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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.
N. 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.
O. 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.
P. 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.
Q. 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.
R. Amend Section 910.3.2.2 to read as follows:
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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
automatically by actuation of a heat responsive device rated at least 100 degrees above the
operating temperature of the sprinkler heads.
S. Add Section 1506.3.1 to read as follows:
1506.3.1 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.
T. 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 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.
U. 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.
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.
V. 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
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.
A grade beam 12" in width shall be provided at garage openings. Depth shall be as specified in this table.
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.
W. 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 underlain with a
minimum of 4 inches (101.6 mm) of clean granular material. A 6 -mil (0.006 inch; 0.15 mm)
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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.
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) 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.
X. 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
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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 Earess Hazard Cateaories
Relative Hazard
Occupancy Classifications
1 (Highest Hazard)
H
2
1-2,1-3,1-4
3
A, E, I -1, M, R -1, R -2, R -4
4
B, F -1, R -3, S -1
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.
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
Heiahts and Areas Hazard Cateaories
Relative Hazard
Occupancy Classifications
1 (Highest Hazard)
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 (Lowest Hazard)
B, F -2, S -2, A -5, R -3, U
3406.1.3.1 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.
3406.1.3.2 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.
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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
Exaosure of Exterior Walls Hazard Categories
Relative Hazard
Occu anc Classification
1(Hi hest Hazard)
H
2
F -1, M, S -1
3
A, B, E,I,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 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.
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 moved
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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.
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 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 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 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.
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
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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:
1. 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 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.
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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 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 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 operations. 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.
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SECTION 204 PUBLIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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.
205.3 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.
Y. 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:
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.
Z. 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
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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.
AA. 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.
J101.5 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 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. 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 J101.6.
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.
BB. 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.
CC. Amend Appendix Section J103 to read as follows:
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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 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:
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.
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, the applicant may file a cash
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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.
DD. 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.
EE. 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.
FF. Add Appendix Table J101.6 as follows:
TABLE J101.6
f;RAnmr. 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
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.
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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 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 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 A109.2 to read as follows:
A109.2 Selection of Procedure. Buildings shall be analyzed by the General Procedure of
Section A110, which is based on Chapter 16 of the California Building 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.
A115.1.1 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
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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.
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 a 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 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.
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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 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 A115.1, which
sets forth the owner's responsibilities.
A115.3 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 A115.2. 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.
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 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 A115.1, 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 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
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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 deadlines in accordance with Section 903.2.1 of the California Fire Code,
as amended in Municipal Code Section 15.04.090, unless a later installation date is
granted by both the building official and fire code official.
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 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 pipe. 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
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.
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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:
102.3 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:
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:
108.1.5 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
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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.
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 ".
C. Amend Appendix Section 105.1.1 to read as follows:
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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 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 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.
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.
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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 1/4 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.
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.
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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 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:
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 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
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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, as amended, prior to
October 1, 2004, shall be completed and operational by January 1, 2017.
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FIGURE 9 -A — 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 903.2.3 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:
X. 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.
Y. 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 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.
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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.
Z. 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.
AA. 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.
BB. 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.
CC. 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.
DD. 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
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automatically by actuation of a heat responsive device rated at least 100 degrees above the
operating temperature of the sprinkler heads.
EE. 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.
FF. 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.
GG. 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.
HH. Amend Section 2206.2 to read as follows:
2206.2 Method of storage. Approved methods of storage for Class I, H and Ill liquid fuels
at motor fuel - dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with Sections 2206.2.1 through
2206.2.5.
11. 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, H, 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 11 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
JJ. 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, H, 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
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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 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 Q.
KK. 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.
LL. 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.
MM. 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 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.
NN. 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.
00. 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.
PP. Amend Sections 3404.2.9 to read as follows:
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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.
QQ. 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.
RR. 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.
SS. Amend Section 3804.2 and delete the exception to read as follows:
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.
TT. 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.
UU. 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.
VV. 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 B 105.1.
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 L/min) for the
prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1.
WW. 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.
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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.
XX. 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 approved fire
sprinkler system throughout, the distance may be increased to 300 feet (91 440 mm).
YY. 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.
ZZ. 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.
AAA. Delete the Exception to Appendix Section D104.2.
BBB.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.
CCC. Delete the Exception to Appendix Section D106.1 and delete Appendix Section D106.2.
DDD. 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 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.
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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 6th day of November 2007, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the Council
of the City of San Luis Obispo on the 20`h day of November 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Brown, Carter, and Settle, Vice Mayor Mulholland, and Mayor
Romero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:
Audrey Ho
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jolnath. Lowell
City Attorney
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