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Home My WebLink About11/21/1995, 1A - ADOPTION OF THE 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM CODES AND THE 1993 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS. Nlllp�l uUll��►�►� l M s city of LUIS OBISpo REM COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT NUMBER' D FROM: Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Tom Baasch, Chief Building Official SUBJECT: Adoption of the 1994 'editions of the Uniform Codes and the 1993 edition of the National Electrical Code, with amendments. CAO RECOMMENDATION: Introduce ordinance to print (1) repealing Chapters 15.04 and 15.20 and Section 17.16.100 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, and (2) creating a new Chapter 15.04 adopting the 1994 editions of the Uniform Codes and the 1993 edition of the National Electrical Code with amendments. DISCUSSION: Background Every three years the Uniform Codes are republished to incorporate all code changes accepted by majority vote of the Class "A" members of the International Conference of Building Officials attending annual code development meetings. The State of California adopts and amends the most recent edition of the Codes, which are subsequently published by the Building Standards Commission. State law mandates that local jurisdictions enforce the most recently adopted codes (known as the California Building Standards Code, Title 24) beginning 180 days following the date of publication by the Building Standards Commission. As a result, the 1994 editions of the Uniform Codes will become effective on December 29, 1995. Because of the mandate to enforce the California Building Standards Code, the City realistically has no choice other than adoptionof the new codes. Without this action, the Building & Safety Division will be faced with enforcing two sets of codes: the 1994 codes for issues subject to State jurisdiction and the 1991 codes (current municipal code) for all other matters. Confusion among designers, builders, and enforcement staff involved with both types of projects will be eliminated by establishing one set of standards. In addition, this action will be an opportunity to include amendments to the California Building Standards Code which address unusual local conditions in the City of San Luis Obispo as allowed by Section 18941.5 California Health and Safety Code. The proposed ordinance contains the findings necessary to justify the recommended modifications. Technical Summary The proposed ordinance will repeal existing chapters of the municipal code which (1) adopt and amend the 1991 codes and (2) establish local standards for solar water heating. The ordinance will (1) create a new chapter adopting the 1994 codes with previous amendments and (2) relocate requirements from Chapter 17 of the municipal ��I�►��►IIUIIIII�III°111 l� City Of San L"I S OBS SpO COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT code to Chapter 15 as an amendment to the 1994 Uniform Administrative Code (UAC). ' Although the 1994 Uniform Codes have been reformatted to be consistent with other model code groups, the technical content remains basically the same as the previous edition. Past code adoptions by the City of San Luis Obispo have included administrative and technical amendments to the Uniform Codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC) to address special situations or conditions in our city.. Staff has determined that the amendments previously adopted have not become part of the next edition of the codes through the ICBO code change process or by State of California amendment. Since there has been no change in special "climatic, geologic, or topographic" conditions in San Luis Obispo, staff recommends that previous amendments be carried over to the new codes. The deletion of solar water heating requirements in Chapter 15.20 is due to the fact that the current California Energy Code accomplishes a far greater amount of energy conservation than is provided by the City's local amendments for the occupancies covered. The planning review process will continue to require solar water heating as a planning application approval condition when required by other authority or policy. Brief summaries of all proposed code amendments in this adoption cycle are found in Attachment 1 to this report. Amendments retained from previous code adoptions with no changes: ■ Clarification of membership and function of the Board of Appeals and the Board of Appeals for Disabled Access. ■ References to City Council resolutions instead of Uniform Administrative Code tables for fees. ■ Fire-resistive requirements for construction in the commercial fire zone (same as Fire Code amendment). ■ Deletion of parapets and fire-resistive corridor construction as a trade-off for expanded fire sprinkler requirements. ■ Prohibition on the use of wood shingle and shake roof coverings (same as Fire Code amendment). ■ Additional requirements for the disposal of on-site surface drainage. ■ Foundation and concrete floor slab requirements due to expansive soil conditions. ■ Fire-resistive requirements for awnings. ■ Additional requirements for swimming pool construction or abandonment. ■ Grading limitations and additional requirements. ■ Floodproofing requirements (parallels existing flood prevention regulations). ■ Reference to regulations for construction in flood areas and adjacent to waterways. ■ Requirements for water well permits. ■ Continuation of existing administrative regulations for unreinforced masonry building mitigation in the Uniform Code for Building Conservation. Amendment retained from previous code adoption with minor modification: I ■ Requirement that all new buildings be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler ��►�►►i��IIIIIII�I ��I11 City Of San suis OBISPO Njj% COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT system. Modification to the existing amendment will provide an exception for small buildings (not exceeding 1000 square feet of floor area) constructed for office, retail, storage, or garage use. Experience over the past few years found that this exception is needed to accommodate small projects where the cost of a fire sprinkler system is disproportionate to the total project cost (parallels Fire Code amendments). Amendment that is new to Chapter 15 of the municipal code: ■ Requirements for underground wiring at electric and communication service connections moved from Chapter 17 with minor clarification. Attachment 2 illustrates actual text changes for all proposed amendments to the Uniform Codes and the National Electrical Code. Conclusion This code adoption will continue the incorporation of all special construction requirements unique to San Luis Obispo into nationally recognized "building codes". The recommended action is a "housekeeping' function retains previously established amendments and maintains compatibility with all State regulations (Title 24) . The placement of all construction regulations in the same chapter of the municipal code benefits designers, builders, and enforcement staff. CONCURRENCES: The City Engineer's office concurs with floodproofing and grading provisions as amended. The Fire Department supports efforts to consolidate local construction requirements in one document and concurs with the proposed amendments. FISCAL IMPACT: There are no significant fiscal impacts. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Discussion & Summary of Amendments 2. Illustrated Text Changes for Proposed New Amendments 3. Proposed Ordinance (Available for review in the Council Reading File. ) 14 — Attachment 1 DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENTS PROPOSED CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.04.010 ADOPTION OF CODES The 1994 editions of the Uniform Administrative, Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Housing, and Dangerous Building Codes, the 1994 Uniform Code for Building Conservation, and the 1993 National Electrical Code, including appropriate appendices, are adopted in this section. SECTION 15.04.020 BUILDING OFFICIAL DESIGNATED This section continues existing text and names the staff person referenced throughout the Uniform Codes. SECTION 15.04.030 AMENDMENTS; UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (UAC) A. Section 204.1 is amended to specify the number of members on the Board of Appeals and to establish this board as the appeals board for all of the adopted construction and hazard abatement codes. Section 204.2 establishes the Appeals Board for Disabled Access, includes a statement of the Board's purpose, and adds two physically disabled members to the Board of Appeals to create this board. B-E. Sections 304.2, 304.3, 304.5.2, 305.8, and 308.3 are amended to replace fee tables in the UAC with a reference to City Council resolutions establishing fees. F. Section 308.3 is relocated from Section 17.16.100 of the Zoning ordinance and added to the UAC. This section establishes requirements for underground electric and communication services for new projects. Minor changes have been included for clarification. G. Fee tables in the UAC are deleted. See item B-E above. SECTION 15.04.040 AMENDMENTS; UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (UBC) A. Sections 102 thru 109 of the UBC are deleted because administrative provisions are contained in the UAC. Appendix chapters are deleted for the following reasons: Chapter 3-Division III establishes an alternate code (CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code) for residential occupancies, which is not adopted by the State of California. Chapter 10 references the Uniform Building Security Code. This 2 document is a necessary code in areas where crime is prevalent. Experience has not shown a need for this additional regulation for San Luis Obispo. Chapter 11 contains access standards for the physically disabled which are superceeded by State of California accessibility requirements found in the California Building Code. Chapter 12-Division I mandates alternative requirements for interior ventilation. The California Energy Code (Part 6, Title 24, California Building Standards Code) contains extensive ventilation requirements for commercial occupancies which superceed this chapter. Chapter 13 references the Model Energy Code, which is superceeded by California Energy Code (Part 6, Title 24, California Building Standards Code). Chapter 15 concerns reroofing. Historically, the Building & Safety Division has not experienced problems resulting from reroofing projects in the City and has determined that implementation of the permit and inspection requirements of this chapter are unnecessary. Chapter 16-Division I establishes criteria for snow load design and is not applicable to the San Luis Obispo area. Chapter 19 establishes criteria for concrete exposed to freezing and thawing, which is not applicable to the San Luis Obispo area. Chapter 21 establishes structural design requirements for masonry construction in high-wind areas (wind speeds exceeding 80 mph), which is not applicable to San Luis Obispo. Chapter 23 contains structural requirements for conventional light- frame construction in high-wind areas (winds speeds exceeding 80 mph), which is not applicable to San Luis Obispo. Chapter 30, which regulates elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks, is superceeded by Part 7, Title 24, of the California Building Standards Code. Chapter 34 contains minimum standards for life-safety requirements in existing buildings. As a maintenance item, this issue is covered by the Fire Code. B. Section 508 is amended to ensure that automatic fire sprinkler systems 3 required by local amendment to the UBC per Section 904.2.2 can be used as a substitution for fire-resistive construction. C. Section 601.5.8 is added to require fire-resistive construction for alteration of buildings located in the commercial fire zone, except buildings equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system. D. Section 709.4.1 is amended to include a trade-off for installing an automatic fire sprinkler system in a building by allowing elimination of required parapets at exterior fire-resistive walls. E. Section 904.2.2 is amended to require an automatic fire sprinkler system in all new buildings containing Groups A, E, I, or H occupancies and in new buildings containing other occupancies over 1000 square feet, as well as all new dwelling units. This code provision has been modified from the previous adoption to exempt small commercial buildings from fire sprinklers. Experience has shown that the tremendous cost of the underground portion of a sprinkler system is not proportionate to the overall cost of a small building under 1000 square feet, and therefore represents a reasonable risk in the quest for built-in fire protection. Where significant alterations, additions greater than 1000 square feet in floor area, or occupancy changes occur for existing buildings, this section requires the installation of fire sprinkler systems. Sections 904.2.2 thru 904.2.8 are deleted because they are superceeded by this new Section 904.2.2. F. Section 1005.7 is amended to allow the elimination of fire-resistive corridor construction in all B and M occupancies with an occupant load less than 100 if the building is equipped with a fire sprinkler system. This amendment is a trade-off due to additional fire sprinkler requirements of Section 904.2.2. G. Section 1503 is amended to prohibit wood shingle and shake roof coverings. An exception allows the use of wood shakes or shingles for a new addition to an existing building currently roofed with wood shakes or shingles. H. Section 1804.7 is amended to provide criteria for controlling surface drainage from new development which impacts adjacent property. I-J. Sections 1806.1 and 1806.5 are amended to establish minimum foundation requirements due to the expansive soil in the San Luis Obispo area, and are considered standards in-lieu-of a soils report. AA (o 4 K Section 1806.6 is amended to require that anchor bolts be held in place prior to concrete placement to allow verification of proper location and embedment during inspection. L. A revised Table 184-D requires greater foundation depths due to expansive soil in the San Luis Obispo area, and is considered a standard in- lieu-of a soils report. M. Section 1924 establishes minimum criteria for concrete slab-on-grade construction due to expansive soils in the San Luis Obispo area. The requirements are considered standards in-lieu-of a soils report. N. Section 3206.2 is amended to limit awning construction to flame-retardant coverings except where installed on single family dwellings. O. Section 3405 is amended to reference the UAC, since the administrative sections of the UBC have been deleted. P. Appendix Section 421 is modified to include additional requirements for residential swimming pool construction. Hydrostatic uplift, pool access, pool lighting, and pool abandonment are regulated by amendment. Q-S. Appendix Chapter 31, Division I, establishes standards for flood-resistant construction. Appendix Section 3104.2 is amended to allow the City Engineer to establish additional flood-prone areas. Sections 3106 and 3107.2 are amended to include the local requirement to elevate or floodproof buildings to one foot above base flood elevation, which is consistent with Municipal Code Chapter 17.84 (Flood Damage Prevention Regulations). T. Appendix Section 3304 is amended to include additional items which clearly establish the intent of grading regulations in San Luis Obispo. U. Appendix Section 3305 is amended to clarify application of grading regulations to work within waterways, and to establish jurisdiction of the City Engineer for subdivision grading. V-W. Appendix Section 3306.1 is amended to clarify limitations for grading within a waterway. Section 3306.2 includes minor modifications to exempted work categories. Section 3306.3 is added to allow grading in advance of building permit issuance under certain conditions. Section 3306.4 is added to require City Council authorization for certain types of grading projects; an exception exempts minor stockpile operations. X. Appendix Section 3307 is amended to add a requirement for dust control in conjunction with grading operations and to allow emergency grading. 5 Y. Appendix Section 3308 is amended by adding definitions of "Average Cross Slope" and "Waterway". Z. Appendix Section 3309.3 is modified to reduce the amount of grading to 500 cubic yards or less to qualify as "regular grading". AA. Appendix Section 3309.4 is amended to require additional details on grading plans. AB. Appendix Section 3309.8 is amended to require that "engineered grading" (grading in excess of 500 cubic yards) include plans prepared and signed by a registered engineer or architect. AC. Appendix Section 3309.10 is added to limit the maximum grading allowed in relation to the slope of the lot. Section 3309.11 is added to provide a reference to flood management policies that may affect grading permits. AD. Appendix Sections 3310.2 and 3310.3 and Appendix Tables A-33-A and A- 33-B are deleted because they are superceeded by administrative provisions and fee references in the UAC. AE. Appendix Section 3311 is amended to include guarantees for restoration of a graded site and cost recovery for damage to public right-of-way. AF. Appendix Section 3316.1 is amended to include erosion control for all areas disturbed as a result of grading operations. AG. Appendix Section 3318.3 is added to require verification of graded elevations prior to start of building construction. AH. Appendix Table A-33-A1 is added to establish criteria for implementation of Section 3309.10. SECTION 15.04.050 AMENDMENTS; UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION (UCBQ A. Appendix Chapters 2, 3, and 4 are deleted because they are superceeded by the UBC or disabled access and energy regulations of the California Building Standards Code. B-C. Sections 606.2 and Appendix Section A101 are amended to be consistent with the unreinforced masonry strengthening program originally established by Ordinance No. 1203 (1992 Series), which addresses all buildings of unreinforced masonry construction. D. Appendix Section A109.2 is amended to include masonry infill walls and to 6 recognize use of the State Historical Building Code for strengthening designs. E. Appendix Section A115 is added to include all administrative regulations for the City's unreinforced masonry building mitigation program originally created by Ordinance No. 1203 (1992 Series). SECTION 15.04.060 AMENDMENTS; UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE (UMC) Sections 103.2 thru 117 of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) are deleted because administrative provisions are found in the UAC. SECTION 15.04.070 AMENDMENTS; UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (UPC) A. Chapter 1 is deleted because administrative provisions are found in the UAC. B. Section 315.4 is amended by requiring a layer of sand in sewer trenches to ensure a uniform laying bed for pipe and to counteract effects of expansive soil conditions found in the San Luis Obispo area. SECTION 15.04.080 PERMITS REQUIRED FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION This municipal code section establishes permit criteria for new water wells and requirements for capping abandoned wells. There are no changes from the previous adoption. SECTION 15.04.090 AMENDMENTS; NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC) Article 230-70(a) is amended to require that the electric service disconnecting means be accessible at the exterior of building or in an equipment room directly accessible from the exterior and adjacent to an exterior wall. The Fire Department will be able to address emergency situations without exposing personnel to energized electrical equipment. lA._�j Attachment 2 ILLUSTRATED TEXT CHANGES FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE Shaded text represent amendments to the model code to be adopted Text which has a line through it will be deleted. Underlined text indicates that the addition or deletion is a modification of previous adopted amendment. SECTION 15.04.010 ADOPTION OF CODES Nine (9) documents, three (3) each of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, identified by the Seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, and entitled, "Uniform Administrative Code", "Uniform Building Code" t'Iesr ..'° p ` ' and its a endix, ...:............:.......... ....:............I PP ........................................................... "Uniform Mechanical Code", "Uniform Housing Code", "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings", and "Uniform Code for Building Conservation", all 4994- 94 editions published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBG); the "Uniform Plumbing Code" and its appendix, 4994 99. edition published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); and the "National Electric Code", 49W x;993 edition published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); are hereby adopted as the Building and Construction Regulations of the City of San Luis Obispo. The provisions of such "Uniform Codes" are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter except as modified hereinafter. SECTION 15.04.020 BUILDING OFFICIAL DESIGNATED The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as the Building Official for the City of San Luis Obispo. SECTION 15.04.030 AMENDMENTS; UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE A. Amend Section 204 to read as follows: 204.1 Board of Appeals 204.1.j. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretations of the technical codes, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of five members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and building service equipment and who are not employees of the jurisdiction Saaaarcl sal a ;serve a theard n Appe ...v mf< i ::: >:d` :f>r;:A• ,:a, m it:„': :::Z? . : c;Bated y ang+e caul u d s, t nusibgAcity endgreals Boardcreated lay the I �trm Htsuig bode, aid thetxrXdxxag Can�servtrondvxsary aatd 'Paals ward:ceati by T3orm Code fir BaIthnnaservtior, The building official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary to said board but shall f�4-�a 2 have no vote upon any matter before the board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. 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 building official. 204.3:1':2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority% relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code or the technical codes nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of either this code or the technical codes. Z04A'.:':.eels;B'o'ard€>Fa ;D'sabled :.:Ices: tip : 2+Q4.21 general. For t�'ae puxpt55e�f CpnStderiaig appeals tn;.. ae.�tattdards :i.i::0i::::::.C!vi'i::i:'!.:M.i":::. .3:.;:i:!::..i".`ii::.":.i'.:i:::.i V ii:'.: :.::v:::n.:::.i::: ::. .::.:.::::C.:v:::..::::.:.::.`i':...:.::. :::.i:i::::.::::_:::......:.::• ..r.... �cc�mmodatat�ns fir tn�physically ha�dt .ppecl, #herd i$her�l�y"e�t�biis�ec the Appeals Boaxd fnx��sabiect.Access, consisting of two xne�b�r�who shall ba;,physlcally�i$al�ied as rlefined;an SeGtac�m 11��, Title; , Pant� o� tiie�atafoxzaia Adxrunis�rattve �ot1e, and the l�oaxd of Appeals �sta�thslted Sermon�Q441,� of dais code.; The bui'tdtttgofftcral.shall bean �,x.:of�,�iti t�exnber;anti:shsll ac# aS secretary cif t�i��oarCl but shall:liaYe.no`ate iipoa any matter,bef'tzre the Baard `ire A. $card foEl)tsabld access shall;be hpgorntedh x,w gp�ern�ag body anti shah�aQld pffise a its gleasur� ;'I'ite board shad:ada reasox;al�le roes:axd regulattoris far� �dus�#artg xts ��rest�gat<t�nns: :.>„ deliberations. All decasaaz�,of;the board shall be rendered �n W.�ittulg; b4 .Z p�ansibilites and'Authartty, The ApeaT Board fbr Usalilel e:#local:a :>eals:board::s ecafied::�n5cstort>15 :::::::::::::::.:.. o the 1brntaealtYi az�daety bodexx appeals zeiatrng to accornaaadatttins fore physically handicapped Thi authpity of C lizard shad insist of tkie abtltty:io'cpnszdex appeals1ecl xelatiAt tluaretuents l ar handaeapped access end to Guth©nze reasonable atterrtattyes tt}rizsab�eti.access �egtzir�mertts unposed; .......Title �cs£::tit Calaforrna �dnunFStrafave �©de B. Amend Section 304.2 to read as follows:. 304.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in miles eugh-3-pF es# bltshed by reslutacsn of the -CM: X. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of these codes shall be made by the building official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the 3 total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and other permanent equipment. PA • i addition to grading tt ......................... permit Pis ..ilA.. r taint �.w ri ngi".M�� wr:� th -9 There hall b':n M?. ............. ............. ........... . ..... charge.............. standard.......... ...... ....... Separate .raw Mat: Aer . .................... .............. .......................................... . ... C. Amend Section 304.3 to read as follows: 304.3 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 302.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee 0 'ding shall be 65 per-eent ef the beildingpe; it 4�� Ar ................ ..................... shevm M .................. ......... ...... apply.. .. ......... ..... ........ MWOV damage ftftd afe. �ii4ffi. . 49h .plihZ.MP d Jnr avattcr .. fill on ..... ........... A 'grading Shall.b. P�:§4MCsite, h. bSethe ..... ...................... excavation-orvilume of ......... ............ greater,. ...... The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 304.2 and are in addition to the permit fees. Where submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require. additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section 302.4.2, additional plan review fee shall-ire Ta ehai--ged at the Fate sheyffi inTrable 3 , tio ..y ONS b - 4. : ::tie: it' NAKAOes Wfees f r.pt q4act TeVas tdns subraartted........subsequent the assuaz ............. 'Sftffit shall,bet established 14 � .M...s.q....... ....... D. Amend Section 304.5.2 to read as follows: 304.5.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fee set fer-th in Tables 3 A thr-eugh 3 14 The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of either this code or the technical codes nor from any penalty prescribed by law. E. Amend Section 305.8 to read as follows: 4 305.8 Reinspection. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of the technical codes, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the permit card is not properly posted on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official. To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose, and pay the reinspection feeaeeer-danee with Tables 3 A thr- gh 3 uer- ei for-t , the fee sehedule adopted by this jur-isdietien 401 In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid. F. Add Section 3083 to read as follows: .........................................:.:.::..........:.:::::..::.::...::::.::,.::::::::::,;.:;<.: .....,::>::::><::::>::::::;::><:>;:.:' 308 3 V#iiity to xry. , Ali nem elect i . telephtane, tete vu, and at ie ti I!ammtttattazt;sers�ice conrteons, 1"ox all ttew altered, ar enlarged W . n$s sbail iie ro dect b tat7dex, o nd v ring .xtenstan . s2ect € .ar contituriica#� rt:d�Strib #iorlues fi4,SErve such projects 5ha1i be unc�ergxotx�,d �� Ef:�t . 1 A otltl loate u1 residextital;or �cvnsea#off. ;o :::.:n.;s .ace.�o .;esta�lshed:by�t;>ze:1»>,:�,sd�ct%� 's ZO ttttag rgttlattas,prdeci fiat cher are eastzYtg btdgs v iXae property #hat are serueri by cvrhed i cinnect�on lxne5 . . ...... . ....:..::........:...:......:.:.........:::::.:..:. 2 ..:AXterattons i;nvovt rsplacerent tf e �stang elect src equteot at the samc ltScat�grf as previous equ;prr� nt �Vl►ere dete�nined iay�e luild�g�ffic�ai to be:unfeas`��;w�i the stant#ards aid pxac�ces of<the ttti�rfiy or atfter c�mparu�, rude aueh servtces= ' re te. tity or ether coritpa `s d�sxn'6utra systems A uxdezgraun 5 xVi 1!01. teutao rtt a cctnrtecttrt pcti�tegtet i uttiar caxnpsrty Where rite witty ttrtitex enmpany's dtstrtbtust overhead, the Servtee lutes shall tersniiate asap©le user ou a pole destgrtatY`the uni . D. G. Delete Tables 3-A, 3-13, 3-C, 3-D, 3-E, 3-F, 3-G and 3-H. SECTION 15.04.040 AMENDMENTS; UNIFORM BUILDING CODE A. Delete Sections 102 thru 109 of the main text and Appendix Chapters 3- Division III, 10, 11, 12-Division I, 13, 15, 16-Division I, 19, 21, 23, 30 and 34. B. Amend Section 508 to read as follows: SECTION 508 - FIRE-RESISTIVE SUBSTITUTION When an approved automatic sprinkler system is not required throughout a building by other sections of this code "" tI '`<° li'f`iii' Sui` `iii"'"" ` ` '" `ditntg, it may be used in a building of Type II One- hour Type III One-hour and Type V One-hour construction to substitute for the one-hour fire-resistive construction. Such substitution shall not waive nor reduce required fire-resistive construction for: 1. Occupancy separations (Section 302.3). 2. Exterior wall protection due to proximity of property lines (Section 5032). 3. Area separations (Section 504.6). 4. Dwelling Unit Separations (Section 310.2.2). 5. Shaft enclosures (Section 711). 6. Corridors (Sections 1005.7 and 1005.8). 7. Stair enclosures (Section 1009). 8. Exit passageways (Section 1011.1). 9. Type of construction separation (Section 601). 10. Boiler, central heating plant or hot-water supply boiler room enclosures (Section 302.5). C. Add Section 601.5.8 to read as follows: btF1.S.8nmmereial Ftr done; Construct;ori:of tnterior wads, 9(k4; .:::MOON butldtng,Qx s#rt3cttire`lvcated u�thttt the eorrtmerctal fire zone e�tablis��: te>FeCEsdehailbe>ct� strtitttl5:::8:;:;T: e::>: ::, . .su :.waitbP�x�d:;ar l ecu ale if regardless Qf all other Lesser ttty u�nutn,requ�le�non ,ta the 6 .......................................... :»;.....: ;::>;:,: «::<,>.:>;><>.::i:::r:,;:;.;,.>: :<.<>:;::»; E C TTOI�F. uilittgs pr©#ed'': tlzr�ugh�ut by a� a1) : ' D. Amend Section 709.4.1 by addition of item 6 to the Exception to read as follows: e l zn is xo:4:40. roti ltcau y aid apprayed autt rrxa lespr�tkler system:. E. Delete Sections 904.2.2 thru 904.2.8. Add new Section 904.2.2 to read as follows: . . Ab.OccupncWs,. n automtzc lue spx,xrler s, tezn -ee a Says ..................... ........................ fegar-diess of floor- afeft or- 1. in all Bob nett ;:. :.:.: :,4: `:i%;i: ikii:: °:?i :::. ...:. r:.:::1:a:: ewe contafning Groups A E. T or H.occupa Wes, »::.:.::< :.:;i:.isi:::::.i:;.:;::;.; :.:i:.:.i:.::.>':.:,;«.:»;::::; '1`ltrou€hotit tiew buid� s ccxatg occuanaes o#h ##ram E L nr H wb floor area exceeds IE)DO sc u re feet X92 9 rig} :<.;:.i>::.:i>:::::.::.:.:.:.:..:.i:.i:.>i i:.::i:;;«;.>:.>:.i:.:i:.;i i;:.i:.::.;:<:::.::.. .:.:;<.;::.:..:;:::.;.>�:;.> -.-d -ew seeflefis of gtt Valaeav�T tata� aXX lterat�o'ns or addttzRzas ze5illt in a IAL �aSB.Of1{iT •,: flociltr8 , clu than Z€€l (1 scp3areet (92 9 nt ;; -�� g ettes ox aldtttoxtl stones,or whanevex ,he cost of aleratas: is an existixig buildixtg ha�#i f3oo axea of mare #Itatt l0 quare deet f92 9ml :exeees pxc of t#t reacem ent va11e cas# �ift}i'e<Iaud0me: :: al aer . d `: :.:'�>.:u :': m'"<�`�? .:;4`t: :'.>:.. des »''` > ease<€tt� a�iena4 fl'o: r>a a>'sktal be aleracion and ^ .. ^c h..:ia: :::.i:;».i...:...':<. >::... unneesriclu�� a ...:........................ >:.i:.;....;;;ii;;::'�;;;;;;:.;;'�.; :::<.i:.i;;;;i;:.;:.�::,.;:;.:.:.iiii;:.ii:o�:':<:::,:.;<:::�:�::>:.z:;:;';:::;a:s,..;.:._;;<:>::::s� :....;.: ndin f�ati V.. ge�its issued the budd;r� fctx the EXCEPTION: -1. Group R, Division 3 and Group U occupancies. 2 atie e _ cmc . fn arlclifrons to eist�n bulling equ� ped wig an atttorrratic.:fire snrrnitle'�: �t+steii�s .......................... >' u €:est ::'b' ::: whir thear xs am �ccttpartcyassxcatttlxc change r fl r area exceeding 1Ot1C3 square f V29MA The exceP... tc : irt�ori shah no , r a z.aut rtaac uit eFnatenntfore rr to E ;:<,<::<,,,<,>; ::<,:::>;<:::<:<:< fMEP IU xrpu —_occuP RO B angel t rrtup xvtson 3 occttparicy, pxosridd Szetildi�ng .WMs cirnstnactel before Tut+ 7, X990 and there u Ma �uataea °a € fl'o'o�art'a' �n . . ........................... ............................. ............................ ............................. j3 i?yir:i':iii:!!ii'i:::""i:i:�i��i$y'.ji:i%i:iy2!i2: .;!ii�:i�:E::x.i:ii>':k:`'"'5; i8�'� .. .MMA:: ...: . . ... bf:.E. IS:C.0 s 2 7 At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler heads shall be accessible for servicing. 3 .8. In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled. 4 . In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in the Fire Code. of 30 or. mefe that is leeated 55 feet (16764 nh-n) er- mem abeye the 2. Open par-king stfuetur-es 3. Gr-eup , �:iiiii::t:"::jR:�•?ij ::::..iii:?!:i:))??:!��.:i':>i:..':i ii:.:i: .::oreurnse of retltrt�ng the automiac ip :zii..lt..:e:nzi: ......... re s44: ssts. spe�ett tit this chagter,'the flopr aria�tllitt the surr�un+�ng. ext��ictr wahs shah be ccr�asidere ! � ort bt�ildx�g> �� separa�p walls as sit forth;fin tl�ts code. shall nqt b� used .calcr�afing a1l�awable flat}r area for ire spxnldex retlutrexr�en�s. �i 8 F. Amend Section 1005.7, Exception 8 to read as follows: 8. Corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire-resistive construction within efiee spaces lsifiecls< ' Cc '"" ............................ having an occupant load of 100 or less when the building in which the space is located is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout. G. Amend Section 1503 to read as follows: SECTION 1503 - ROOF-COVERING REQUIREMENTS The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code shall be as specified in Table 15-A and as classified in Section 1504. The roof-covering assembly includes the roof deck, underlayment, interlayment, insulation and covering which is assigned a roof-covering classification. :.::: .>:.::...... .....:.::.::.: 1�`cgid shake or;�wood shtrigle hof coverings shall tint lie tnstalXed.:� a�i huilcling V�hesa buildngsa lie re roofed have different ,Qof cnv�gfi. prese> #, least conr>Yst{bletisrering shall b useds the rtnnim standard of xeplaceznet FCEON Zapfoextn fox M t� aitlcr ier tein. 7of are; is e is,of txx exi,4i iate rna �ytement area limitaft�i.: :: a.:1;be;cma;:z :::. :: ;::.:::::::,.:::.::::::: ::.:: o H. Amend Section 1804.7 to read as follows: 1804.7 Drainage. Provisions shall be made for the control and drainage of surface water around buildings. razria' =s stie'x7is> ee5s ':<€slta >lZe m lam 9' to to p e e t ovate froze a to „ng anis aceu u €.:aiid>C Ii:ilk::>Cn"''e5€sll °' 3 a na �:v0ate :f ... r; v me ce :<s= ;: : c d<€:drain► dxatn unto ar acxass adjacent proetxs a ptn re:orde...::.. ..::.:..a easets tin nafiiirAI waterways: I. Amend Section 1806.1 to read as follows: 1806.1 General. Footings and foundations shall be constructed of masonry, concrete or treated wood in conformance with Division II and shall extend below the frost line. Footings of concrete and masonry shall /A�-/ 7 9 be of solid material. Foundations supporting wood shall extend at least 6 inches (152 mm) above the adjacent finish grade. Footings shall have a minimum depth as indicated in Table No. 18-I-D unless another depth is recommended by a foundation investigation. iSaIted ;;o; rigs;; zdexs irtxter>¢r ;?f perlraeter f undat` shall have a min�rr uut de} tb of 24�1�eli s X6()9x mm) helasw the.......t»est adjacent tYatur ] undigfurbedat The provisions of this section do not apply to building and foundation systems in those areas subject to water scour and water pressure by wind and wave action. Buildings and foundations subject to such loads shall be designed in accordance with approved national standards. J. Amend Section 1806.5 by addition of a third paragraph to read as follows: ...: :,.::::.:.. l fu�irn it long>tudinal relnfor emt nt dor eonhnuOR................ fot trngs shy. be.pzt aha bar to the top axtxan aid Tarte No� bar .......Atie bo#ttrz plrtt nuaum re�nfotcement fot masonryrepla,"e foundat�o0s ha11 1 #.4 b spaced inches {3041 xxarr� tart; entez each... p we ..riches 7 , t xm} frt�rn botflam sof £Ming ` ert en reinf rcernerrt fair....... 5 Sli 11t�o t rittder #he.foundauon.twe once e. xF-K Amend Section 1806.6 by addition of a second paragraph to read as follows: nchar Ti ;:tiedo afloxsx fartaotps, a€c, sha1 'hen ta ; :::::.>::::::::: :::: ::: :::::.: .: ..:::. :.: : .:: ::.: field I templetsr wfre b rs, nor to pun<l concrete fundatiQS ��ei�zvva�sr'slas . L. Delete Table 18-I-D and substitute new Table 18-I-D as follows: TABLE NO. 184-D FOUNDATIONS FOR STUD BEARING WALLS—MINIMUM REOUIREMENTS7 2 3 NUMBER OF THICKNESS OF WIDTH OF THICKNESS OF DEPTH BELOW GRADE FLOORS FOUNDATION FOOTING FOOTING (Inches) ............... SUPPORTED WALL find=) (inches) PCU I BY THE (inches) TS CfQCJN39 FOUNDATION` 1 6 12 6 32 2# 12 2 8 15 7-8 49 94 18 3 10 18 8 24 SQ 24 1 The ground under the floor may be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing. 2 A grade beam 12'in width shall be provided at garage openings. Depth shall be as specified in this table. 3Interior 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 10 center. 4 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. M. Delete Section 1924. Add new Section 1924 entitled "Minimum Slab Construction" to read as follows: .................................................. SECTION 1924 - MINI1VIIfM€S:M CO:I�i'S"1'It TIO The minifflum thielffiess of eefter-ete Reef slabs supper-ted dir-eetly eft 91�F.11 Ge ierdl: The to ziium cau ructioxi f cvncxe. #Ioar s s supported directly aii.#lie ground ShalIbe as specified in this:sct>nn .......................... .. •••••.iy:•.ii::i!.ii:;i;.i:......::..ii:" iii:ni•.i..:•.i::•.•..?•ilii'i':.ii:Fiii:si'iiiiiiiiiiii:i......ni:'!.`:;i!.`::C:!Oi:!i!:'.i:i!nyii!y u...w...v...........::i.: ..�..:....:...:...:.:>.;:.: ...:.{..........,....,....::: .i.............:::.. .. ness�:: ;��::::m :Unum>:hckni"ss:t��:;�GnGrsrt�::::f[ slabs stiportedltrectl 'r►n tale groan+ sha11 he not Iss tan4 races :...: .....:::...i.':<:: :.'::..i':::'::i::i::::;;:::<;:;:: is::%i` i:: s:i%:y:i::<::i: :.::ii::isr i::.': ;:: ;:> i92 .' Minimum Reinforrxlig,. IintmumenQrcing far slabs an sde ...................... be Tt1 3 baTS 8t 241i1ches {Sd9 6 r>ixTt� oii GeliteF each way stipllort....... nx c latxs ar Mac s spaced 2 txxches 609 xzl) 0 Centex each way. �Xab .:..:.: :.:..:.::::. reutirceinent shall ftetid to Within 2uiclies 54 S rnrn ©f the eXterio .. .:.::. ee> sl .i:<.i:ii'c<.i::<.::;<.i:;<.ii:;.::o:.::<.:.:.;.: .i.i:.i'.i:.i> '.:i:.:':.i:.i::.i:>:.i.. i::i;;i«:.:.i;;.'::::i:.;i::';.:.;;:<.,i:.:>i;>:.,:,;;:.:> ::...,.:.:;.: .:: .. n::58135 924.4 ;;lab to aundat><au Coz►ne+cf>ton. die has xei oxctti . :ep.... e. .. ;.:. tst grade and1b..4.0d ...W rfi ovals Shall be Na bars at4 mc €es (6 :fi mh1 an center, alac n 1'nf�noation ails and bent s least`? ir►cF es { Q9� ft ixita;the slabs aad : ttr bg Sab;xeia£�ixetz>g CEP't'ION. lcxalu$ slatSusteby entgre deik :..i.i>:.;:.i::.:.. i:::.ii.i:>:.i,:.i'.>:.>iii i.>:.:;;.;>i:.i:.: :.::i.:.i:.ii:<: i<. :.i.<;::i;«.i:.i:::;.::;;.;i.:.>:.:.i:..:;:.ii:.,:<:.>::.::.; 19.245 A , V>3:an.le ticrete ficlslr stalas<s a 1<�e<u�dderY ud>w <a : :::. inuurnum of 4j:nches1�1 iiirti} fal Clean granular rnatenal us�ii u iztstltre.barxier Incated i1x the center of the ilumum grsnalr Iare M : .i'.:;.i_<.i:<;::i:«;<;.ii.::.i:.i.::.i:.::.::.>:.i:: 24. Moisture Content. ttstc rc content for exparisive sad.shall.! rUr ....................bof op muz tc a depth tilr N iziebes (�O�Rb 1)j belclvv dab bottoms and shall .e ma;ntained until slalaS are ptlured. Sciils uncf+e�r s < .."' ;:<.i<: i< `. :::: >, e _ labs:: 11a I:he:: , ured€:w1€thu1: 4 Uested;;fr.inasture.izz.:r t;,and:: :.::.::::<:.::::::nX ::.:.. ..:... Ww: al�taiiii g the rirgtilred nlaisture contest Sal'�]eii ity may pexcent after pxeinoisteing for a soils with as expansion index greaser than 5I}. ;tee area under raked ©assneed nat be pTemaistened ::;::;::. . ..... ........ii::..i::::: i:i:.::i:i i:i:i >i..<.<. 192.1 pean+�tratiQn$. `openings its sXa s az�.gratle far baE atu. pzp g .: 11 IYL';:,>: III< ... Y x' `i laf 115 5 [ ;:;»: <»>: :.:..:>;;, :>;;>:::<:;:;::;:< :;« .;. rS ©t S lrlt S.. b S+ jC wlh Ctlt�CIetB 11tiL less that.,. ,�t+ch�s.,( 0.$ fix ) �z tt� cltness} MI MOI �' U. - tub boxes trtay be used uz tte f canerete. proper y:sealed arqund 1 edges and�tpe penetraboi?S N. Amend Section 3206.2 to read as follows: 3206.2 Construction. Awnings shall have non-combustible frames but may have aprvett combustible, 1 ;ewrtac'ant g coverin s. Awnings shall be either fixed, retractable, folding or collapsible. Awnings in any configuration shall not obstruct the use of a required exit. � �P O� .... R, by ntx [ cciz ancie t exr e g too Suri: s 3' ht O. Amend Section 3405 to read as follows: SECTION 3405 - CHANGE IN USE No change shall be made in the character of occupancies or use of any building which would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of this code for such division or occupancy. EXCEPTION: The character of the occupancy of existing buildings may be changed subject to the approval of the building official, and the building may be occupied for purposes in other groups without conforming to all the requirements of this code for those groups, provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use. No change in the character of occupancy of a building shall be made without a certificate of occupancy, as required in Section 489 349 of this ee�e #z 1iftitin€' ztsra#i + rl . The buildingofficial may y issue a certificate of occupancy pursuant to ttie intent of the above exception without certifying that building complies with all provisions of this code. P. Amend Appendix Section 421 by addition of Subsections 421.3 thru 421.6 to read as follows: 1<3 fit' Upli Ttt areas of:l��g1a w tex taa1e, azt apex tr drostattc rlei`system ter clece'shall be tnsiall ... .. .. . ... ........ X1.4 Access to Po1 'oais shall fie accessiEale by reaus.ofarc �rsi 12 €>:'pi >' steps. there shall be ntf less than t5n such : . .3. .. . q :. feet X27 87 mz) f poai area equally cisfrtbufed ground the grunter: .......:..::....:::..:::.::..:::..:.::::::::::: ::...:::. ::::::::::::..:::::::.;..:<.:::<.::.,,:.:::.;: ,.;,.;:::.:.;::<.>:.;::..::.::«<.:.««.>:.>::.:;::.>:..: Q1.3 Lighting. )E'ools shall be egty�pped wt art.. C.I. gtihn adequate Ltt illpminte,all utierwater areas X1.6 A,�andon�d Fools. A peol ur�r�clx £al.ls into ��use, tteglect, or�;:a a. Ii&zard fie healfh artd sal`ety,shall be filled#t� flte sat�sfacfiori pf flt� �dm�r�ffiexal.` Before fillax�g; k�oies shall be oracle � the l�otto�xt t��e pvolatc�assure proper d�acnage Abandpned pools d�terirurtsd to 11e uze by the hnitl�.� af�ad,aT shall lze abafed in accordattc� wt�a Section ��cif Meniform Administrative Cede: Q. Amend Appendix Section 3104.2 to read as follows: 3104.2 Scope. Buildings and structures erected in areas prone to flooding shall be constructed as required by the provisions of this division. The base flood elevation shown on the approved flood hazard map is the minimum elevation used to define areas prone to flooding, unless records indicate a higher elevation is to be used. The flood-prone areas are defined in the jurisdiction's floodplain management ordinance <' ...:.............. .:...:.. ......::::.:..<::.;:.::... ....... ...... i3eterrn[ teei; : <`tl ;Cit Engineer. :::...:.::....:..... R. Amend Appendix Section 3106 to read as follows: SECTION 3106 - PROTECTION OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS New or replacement electrical equipment and heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other service facilities shall be either placed '0. to ve the base flood elevation t .<ref 'ot abo prevent water from entering or accumulating within the system components during floods up to the base flood elevation. Installation of electrical wiring and outlets, switches, junction boxes and panels below the base flood elevation shall conform to the provisions of the Electrical Code for such items in wet locations. S. Amend Appendix Section 3107.2 to read as follows: 3107.2 Elevation. Buildings or structures erected within a flood hazard zone shall have the lowest floor, including basement floors, located one foot (304.8 mm) above the base flood elevation. X. EXCEPTION: 1. Except for Group R OccupanciesNo t' t a`>:roedh" fhe>< ;`; °"peer an occu an may have floors a�I? Y Y P cY Y below tl sueka elevation po�rided,tlte bulli o /�-z� 13 POM!.A thereof;are ol`#lonid resistant cn4$ IJA l t an elev t�rc c E tete Foot above the base flood EIeVaticri in accordance with Section ......:.:::::::. �::.::.:..::.::::..:.:.:::w... :.:..__..:._....:.. ":::`<:::i:'?:f^X::".`;:;.`,dk:;::::;::iYi';`: j;p%: %f+.:;:cx •..:y';:'c^:::i �4'.»' ::.;:.:: ,:. 3107.4 and a registereri prOfesSidizal engtneer;Qr axchttec cexUfes e i Engineer that said staztoards are sattsfted. 2. Floors of buildings or structures which are used only for building access, exits, foyers, storage, and parking garages may be below the base flood elevation in accordance with Section 3107.3. T. Amend Appendix Section 3304 to read as follows: SECTION 3304 - PURPOSE The purpose of this appendix is to: W. Safeguard life, limb, property, and the public welfare by regulating grading on private property; X .......im padding clr tern czng Q bu dang<sttes to the hiflsic .......:.....:.:. areasx 3Nitz� .::adtn anc� cvtand11>� Ons 4.; lviiuz w, the effe.et of g.1 1 op ations: n atll Cent ar 0001 U. Amend Appendix Section 3305 to read as follows: SECTION 3305 - SCOPE This appendix sets forth rules and regulations to control excavation, grading and earthwork construction, including fills, aad embankments, W.R. establishes administrative procedures for issuance 3'S of permits; and provides for approval of plans and inspection of grading construction. 'tus appeIN ndFx recogz3-xes the importance o .2b rw�tseiu+ayS tie cttr AMA need to regulate1l changes to trese watexuias'that ncr ead to ieases in erOs�ati ar changers rapaci91 ty, l dor the ei Qrceitxent provtsxatas of W appe ciuc far $radiii x dew sut dtvisiions ur+�'eF tlae> evw<::f>t1ie C ".lin uie:+ r btiii'i' eia :sly t? . ..... . :::: :::::.... 1 %::.:. XX The standards listed below for testing are guideline standards and as such are not adopted as part of this code (see Sections 3502 and 3503). 1.1 ASTM D 1557, Moisture-density Relations of Soils and Soil 1A-2 14 Aggregate Mixtures 1.2 ASTM D 1556, In Place Density of Soils by the Sand-Cone Method 1.3 ASTM D 2167, In Place Density of Soils by the Rubber- Balloon Method 1.4. ASTM D 2937, In Place Density of Soils by the Drive- Cylinder Method 1.5. ASTM D 2922 and D 3017, In place Moisture Contact and Density of Soils by Nuclear Methods V. Amend Appendix Section 3306 to read as follows: 3306.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Subsection 3306.2 of this section, no person shall do any grading without first having obtained a gradingpermit from the building official. "riAg;geti";;;;;;;:'ice P g Fegttt e6€ar a ��var w fifl auk watexway, nrlttdiug,but tx`t t tte � arthwatk, const�ttctiottof dratnage devices tit erre cotttrol 1ieInsS, tette t�fegetattotz attd ttiodficttas of tanks azt the bototu til': iE ate vay �uhiCh may in the natur�i ;bourse t�f everts lea+ tt� changes .A R L'�k&xaCt�C25Li�5 3306.2 Exempted Work. A grading permit is not required for the following: 1. When approved by the building official, grading in an isolated, self-contained area if there is no danger to private or public property. 2. An excavation below finished grade for basements and footings of a building, retaining wall or other structure authorized by a valid building permit. This shall not exempt any fill made with material from such excavation or exempt any excavation having an unsupported height greater than 5 feet (1524 mm) after completion of such structure. 3. Cemetery graves. 4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations. 5. Excavations for wells or tunnels or utilities. sand, gravel, aggregate ef elay where established and pr-evided 1i$—Z3 15 -70. Exploratory excavations under the direction of soil engineers or engineering geologists. w 8 ..: excavation does not a Beed tfty ctibtq 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 3 unit vertical in 4-42 units horizontal to 98. 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, which does not exceed 50 cubic yards (38.3 m3)on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course. "::'<: ...:<:iaS:i':w:.........i .......: :.... .:::::.�.:::i::.::>::.i :cii>i:.. Rr�uttne stxearn becl vegetattctn control appavedy tie pity ��T,,,„�,,T,o- .......................... Exemption from the permit requirements of this chapter shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this chapter or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. W. Add Sections 3306.3 and 3306.4 to read as follows: dG3 Early Gredmg, A grading per rut shall nQt b ts5tie prior,r±D Issuance of a but'd' g pertntr for .................pa�eet ualss €1 ............ e nttxtor uhdt s t?::: p . use,: ��nu p.... ....... arctartectt3ral review conimtssan`pra�ect apxrn�ai oz� rtxialai au#hornon has been giranted; anti :::Y::.'.`. ��:i}..n..isY:.`.:..::::.i::..i:.i:.%:i::.:i:::.ii:.i:.i'::.iSi:.i•.:i":.:.i:G!ni:.i:.ii:.iyi"iii;!':is"i:i:.i:.i:.:ii::.:.i::.::.i:.::.::.i:.i:.ii:::p:.i..::':ii':.:.:::.:':...:.:::::.:: :A.elat.dd street and VAR grad have been estA hshed, 3,....� �,tr�t�bon to accvxdanee,vith Sectirni.�3�1 �s dept�s�t la gitaratttee;xestoratton of the szt� to a natural err ether rortd�t��n accegtabl� tv tbebu�ld�ng official should the �r�glect tat,pro�trn c+oriplettl ...:.:..::::ii'`iii`;' i:`!iF,.:::�i:y'i. ..::::........:::.ii":ii`i::::: '!.: ::....y. i ' iiY::! `....i::.iii::.i:..:...:.: 3311tiG. Ct�unctl uthoriz tion ;qty Ou.n. l am Ortzatttttt snail s 1. FequXFe. for:tssuat€e of a radt tg pertain for. �,: PuSttttrtg, gttarrytng, exca�attn� and.fill txot.ut conittz�rttnn v�th a apprDved deve]Qpment,prgceSStng>stockpdarig, and sirrli�ar gr�d�� np�ranons upcsn ani 5tt� 16 ] fl 't4l`+l• ll+fittor st�ckpiI�S of 2(�fY cubt�yards or>tess : ................... ................... .................... a to d:::athex Gradutg not.tn nnfI .... . w 1. t; p r ark,: a phcable policies and development standards TW ::::::::>::.:v:::>.:5:::.;:;;;>•;:'. :x::::; :'w;<:«:;::r:.::i:;.%:;:::;:>:;;::::i,;:w..•'3pa':??:�:>:i:r>::::>:{ 2. the gradingx sect to such cond�ttorts as l assttx�e that the ad�usihter;t theeby adhorizet shall rtc►t cottstitute ............ of prtieg trtcarsrstent with the lto trpa otbex propertte Pn the;5�mc vicinity, and Special arcum5tancs TeX. o the sublect. rOperiy; cludtng stye, shape; topography rrr .6cW.U.64 bX.Ii sc out and„stet apiativtt o t e..garrtagiatattt�ns are fud,ts deprive subject pri�perty ©f pris 3leges njbyeas.S other pzoperu s the vrcitFT:trt , mossoXom ;3 ctrcutrstaocs ni”the partzlar ease are earzfay with the purposes set,forth to Seatlan 3304 d 2 4 gFading is in canr*tncuon with specific cpntixtttms: . tl�e site tncluduig, but not ltttx�t�d ta, propos �t tvx: _., plafined ieveInpnentsf use pezruts fir`8rchtte�tutal.re�evu M cott:rnt�5soi�,pzo�ects X. Amend Appendix Section 3307 to read as follows: 3Q?r M 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. 30'. :1t}ttstpn#ral. l gradsurfaces ed sha�I be;wetted; protected tt ntatn d in such rr}at ner s to prevent dust:or spill upnn azry .... 3ng xety . t�'i;>st`e ..... .. 33�D73 emergency �rad,ng. �'lae bu, g _ y e7nerge�Cy grading nperatiC►ns;upon tiny site when rleeessary for thtr..... protectttan of the public healthx safety and welfare ;t7ther city deprttrixits a�,take erner,�ency act�rtn�resary to isrotiect putaXic facrYities. M S 17 Y. Amend Appendix Section 3308 by addition of the following definitions: 6xERtiGE CRQS Sf.I7PE shall retia the rat€u, dressed as.a p`ert•ezttage, crf r e ertzcal d fexence xz elewatzoxt #o; he hor zart#al ;rl sM". l ...... ..two paints an the perimeter of rhe area, vuith the lice Cc�nneciia�g .. ..... ..:::.::.::::::::::.:.:::::.:..::. the twao #s letng essentially perpeiid�culaF tae the con#ours be#3uea # t points. Dxfferestt�;art�onsaf azty.area relay lta�re dtff�re�t average �x�ss slapes: lA'PEt'WAY s>'a11 mean a well defined natural pr rramnadiaiirI creekYex, lake ox sw1e which conveys surface watex, staxxt runoff;or other natural drainage eitherreaz round Qr�iitermTttently, Z. Amend Appendix Section 3309.3 to read as follows: 33093 Grading Designation. All grading shall be performed in accordance with the approved plan. Grading in excess of AAAA ' cubic yards $? 8 } shall be designated as "engineered grading." Grading involving less than 5,000 cubic yards 388ixt less and nat vccurrlrtg ou steep slapes; creeks des,Alakes?des,;II©pr� law s other ertvtronmetitally sensitive ares shall be designated as "regular grading' unless the permittee chooses to have the grading performed as engineered grading, or the building official determines that special conditions or unusual hazards exist, in which case grading shall conform to the requirements for engineered grading. AA. Amend Appendix Section 3309.4 to read as follows: 3309.4 Application for a grading permit shall be accompanied by three sets of plans, specifications, and supporting data consisting of a soils engineering report and engineering geology report. The plam and speeifleations shall be pr-epaFed and signed by m individual licensed by the state te pr-epfffe se—eh Specifications shall contain information covering construction and material requirements. Plans shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that they will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The fust sheet of each set of plans shall give location of work, the name and address of the owner and the person by whom they were prepared. oq-�a4 18 The plans shall include the following information: 1. General vicinity of the proposed site. 2. Property limits and accurate contours of existing ground and details of terrain and area drainage. 3. Limiting dimensions, elevations or finish contours to be achieved by the grading, and proposed drainage channels and related construction. 4. Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work together with a map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area served by any drains. 5. Location of any buildings or structures on the property where the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings or structures on land of adjacent owners which are within 15 feet (4.57 m) of the property or which may be affected by the proposed grading operations. 6. Recommendations included in the soils engineering report and the engineering geology report shall be incorporated in the grading plans or specifications. When approved by the building official, specific recommendations contained in the soils engineering report and the engineering geology report, which are applicable to grading, may be included by reference. 7. The dates of the soils engineering and engineering geology reports together with the names, addresses and phone numbers of the firms or individuals who prepared the reports. 8, z der tr #i areas vl' and5hde;risk, hgUe£4Cttvn p�fea .. end subs MPT�tettttat x}a to the se�smie safety este of genual glan< 1: calonnc'dtrtteon of alt.trees oxi the setaSzct n3ch�es (?G2 } m cliamelr +Dr largert fhb frurtk,; Suiedt 4. feet{7:, 7 ) �bgva grt�und tavat, Tues tix b� rerttt��ed and to renal shall b tesignaid, p�reSetatrors planha1l be subtuitt fir, .trees.t� rem,aur fl f✓xiiss se.............as of a eretstt t dna ntsh WOU �tldIM. : g a ia 'sectron;a asecYne : ctr ...........:::..::.::::........ .. :: :::::.::::. :.::::.::.M..::::::. .::::::. :.::::::....::.::.::....:........:::..: lA 7 19 .......................... .......................... 1�, A signed S#atetn�n#frOrn the apptcant t�cat�ri�wheie:. Wiihan the city lruts, ttces rnatertal, roclsr rubble wrl be AB. Amend Appendix Section 3309.8 to read as follows: 3309.8 "''< eet>; ra`) `'; Re'derr'erits. .. ................................ :g.::::::::.fit ::.:.:::.:.:.>:» g perwAt shall be indieate the ef the wer-k. The plaffi shall give the prepared the plan. The plan shall inelude the felle%ing if&Fmatiea.: 2. 14miting dimensions and depth of eut and fill. 1 eeatien of wm• buildings o ..a'....a....es where e 1 L ..:. M-vr..v.• Va auL� VUL.4aaa�.J Vl J,..4,.L41,rJ YY 116al Lr�pZ]C�IJ��e 'l'he Mans and speex�tcatiotas fz�r engineered grading shall be�r�pa�red axxd Signed by+ an individual heensed by the state t� prdla�re such plat. s�ect�xca�iott� AC. Add Appendix Sections 3309.10 and 3309.11 to read as follows: 3309. 11 5pec�ai Grading.standards. '!te topography of a ArteZrapose�d for develapnaextt shazi recna suhstantatly to its natural state, l4Fass ccrntotng shall not lire a1low�d Tn ali casks, the �,verag� crops sib of site shad be cietexnnttxed prior to a gradztag operatiozx approval of apy grading plan Where a szte does notIcpe vruformiyx the lauilding ac oir eta exigttteer,s .... d texrnrne average rrnss slope by prop xttonat vv�ight�ng ®#ih�e;cress s`tgpes sal`unifQrnly stuping sn�aarea�. ;The percezttage�f the stte,exclus2�e of buiZd�ng area, to rennatn;rxt xts.:natttrai s #e �n�r grading Qf�nYlEtnd allowed}shall 17e �n acc'r�rdance nth TABI,)� graded planes shall be tt ur ded on;;all edges.tt''01 d' with rtattnal s%pes. "l'he xottded etgesaalt have a radius ezltra) to one half tle hetes .. .... ilf Ehe ent ar fill sl®pe. • .a9,�� 1poT�ctes and tandard� fpr�'Ivod lE'layn Management;. l..gt`nd�� sling. be t�t�accard�ice �ntb the;"l'olie:es�nc�.�ta�tax�s for trod�1ai �nageent r�ocr�rnent �1aYed,larxuary?, i�7� aid Ixtpe,�l, �9��,nadoplHed 20 estluan #518 (13 Sane stttd such amendments tlteTeto ► b ttdnpted by resolt7t�an o the t✓otlnctlrnrxt time to tieurrerit copies' of saidolicfes atadtad�trds shah be matntauTed flip fIe lathe offices of the Ctty G'Ierl gtyntteer`end Ct7znrtzuoxtyeveoprnent I?epartrettt a €lds AD. Delete Appendix Sections 3310.2 and 3310.3 and Appendix Tables A-33-A and A-33-13. AE. Amend Appendix Section 3311 to read as follows: SECTION 3311 - BONDS The building official may require bonds in such form and amounts as may be deemed necessary to assure that the work, if not completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, will be corrected to ...:......::..,.:::.::.:..:. dreliminate hazardous conditions tr€gt ,.:..:.:.:..... .......................... ......................... .......................... ................. . In lieu of a surety bond the applicant may file a cash bond or instrument of credit with the building official in an amount equal to that which would be required in the surety bond. aaglneer tequre;tlrat bands be posted tct recover the fulR.l gists of any�#atuage tdpubItc irtght of�ra�r w ►ch ttxa� ot�cur;'beca�se �the p:rcul�ar nature or large scope �f the pro��ct :such as transpAriat�dn p�.i"ili le' ; ' ; u .meotoz; lt�calstreets:>nrat;desz edto`'accx�rnxnc�date<the 'aff�c> .................. AF. Amend Appendix Section 3316.1 to read as follows: 3316.1 Slopes. The faces of cut and fill slopes All disturbed surfaces resulting from grading operations shall be prepared and maintained to control against erosion. This control may consist of effective planting—. -The ..................... pr-eteefien of slopes shall be installed as soon as practicable and ri2t a3 day prior to calling for final approval. Where cut slopes are not subject to erosion due to the erosion-resistant character of the materials, such protection may be omitted. AG. Add Appendix Section 3318.3 to read as follows: :...::.:.:::...:..:::.......::.:::::.:..::.:....::::::.................:::::::::::....................:::..:.............. ',I18: Peal for Builrlrng;Constructiou� Pnar ivmrnen mnt*. ..:.:................................ :.ii1':.i'.\i.i:.i::.i:.ii:.i:.i:.: i:.i::.iiii:.i:.:'.:.:.i:.ih:i:.i:ii.ii:i:.?:•iiii:•:iiiii:.i'.i::•i ii!.i:.i::.i:!i.:i':.:".i:+..::.:.i:!i.i::i!!.i::.i:.:Y.i.:: i:.i::.::i:::.i:.....::.i:i...iii:'ii.i:.I:.i:.i:.:i as`; t utidtzt <;eattstructtari>>: ttr$ ant<>to: a buYidtn <> exrnrt€fos>tlle acted:' > : :. :::.:::::: :.:::.: ::. a:beushtnark ;:hall l e px utded;is 01 �rertfy that the bu�lr rng stte is g.r. : u CO with the'approved gradxg Q iiltling cortstrticfi€o sXaall be started ti'i t1e butidzpg offi'etai n cyty ereer has..................................rt 21 the zoug grading coitfnrms to the approv rl plan„ tnctudang arty utt nm Qr p rma�nent ex+�166:46=61%.xrteasures d e ned rl ms . somAH. Add Appendix Table A-33-A1 as follows: ..................................... TAB E X.33=.`1 ..................................... :.; PrceritAvea' <; ' :»; << > >€s=€:Perceiitaf::5ite:tc 9:<. .. C css S n'>e ` 1.. 1 ......... ........ 40 ....................................................................................... 2..2�se 00 ......3 ..:::::::................: :..........::.:.;:.:: ....................�.j..�................................................................. SECTION 15.04.050 AMENDMENTS; UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION A. Delete Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of the appendix. B. Amend Section 606.2 to read as follows: 606.2 Earthquake Loads. Unreinforced masonry buildings maybe exempted em sTIFp'lt2 seismic strengthening required elsewhere ............:........ in this code leaf. C. 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 tf tzn ©rc d rnaS ry wall rq...... n. 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. D. Amend Appendix Section A109.2 to read as follows: A109.2 Selection of Procedure. Buildings shall be analyzed by the General � o 22 Procedure of Section A110, which is based on Chapter 16 of the Building Code, or when applicable, buildings may be analyzed by the Special Procedure of Alll. 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 Title 24, California Administrative Code, Part 8, State Historical Building Code. E. Add new Appendix Section A115 entitled "Administrative Provisions" to read as follows: SEGTIQN A115 ADMiNISTRATI POMSIONS 15a< 'Com 'ianc 'Re"ureents .:.:::::::......:::..:.,.:..}.:..}:: .:':.:.;:<. } <:.}}:.}:.}:.}}::.}:.}}:<.}:.}:.}>}}:::.}':..;}:.}}:.};}:'>:.}}>}>:.;'.>:.;:.>}}:.;}:':.}:.}:..... The rwner of each building within the.supe tyi this chatter sha ,: it ;y'•}::;;;i;i".;:;::::is}:!...}:�:'.0::.�iii:.`i�;i:..ii':.i:.i:.i:!.i'.i: :i:::.;i�:.ii::;i:.iii::•.}:...:':i'i:'i:':"::!C}Y ii}:�.ii:i%i.••!•)}�n::i%:%i::i::"%::%i;;i}':i%:"}i:i}ii'i;:i.}:I"�::'Y';:%::�:... setwtce of an nrc3er, cause stxucW.W.a�nal�rsis to ba wads of the b 'hd g : :�::::::> �.:::£::i:sl'£::t::':::ii?�:i::::;'.:iii>;::::}::<.Y`::'<::::::: :::"�:<... by an engineer pr architect licensed by tl e sate tt) raetiCe A W` analysis shall xttelnde tlae prelraratlon of a. .igatib eYaluat�an ti'st data,cancluscons; and.recc�mmendatit r�,s to,estaMUN mplian wtth;tans clapteF IfIms the building dues not amply with scc stancaxds establskied tri: flits claptr, the resort slxallspec zhe:wo :axit cost'necessary to struciralty alter ihebnilding to ctnform to suet standards Tl�e;Btrtidiug ( fftetal shalt festltslMbask trutiznez to . ft��tat�f�� report; 2;; The owner pf a bn�7d�ng wfhm J. scope of flitshapler shat comp Y vith:•the.xegttxrenents set forth; above: subrnttttng thenalysis.a•eport to e BixilcTrn$ t�ftic�al £or revaesv and acceptance wttlau 1S �anmtbf: ...J:.i: .i:�i:.:.................... ...... . .. srs�' ;>pf<ait'�rder ..::.......:.:}:...:.......:.:}:a......;.......}}''}r};r}: }>}:a 'a:.>'::::,;';:.;'.;':;�;:;}.:::.:. }:<.;:.<::}:::.::.:':<.f.}:.}r:::;:.:':r;:.:�'%;,.:i:}:':_:.....:�:;i':': The ownei of x buildFng within the;scope of this chapters n structure y alter the building to cottf to the setstruc star iW N.of l €s capfer pr cause the building'tA be drnoItshed wheg either pf the .i:.:.......:.:Ci%Ji:Ci"�ii:Jii;:;.}:::'..... ::.::::n'::rv::n.n.: . 'The value o€addttzgns, alterations;and ft5r repausx �curnultittvt+ from [arch 4,72, exceeds Sflperceni sof tlie;replacetnant costf the building estaitshd.;by the Building Ofcil per`section 9i1f .} tbe.U,-U.i ri . dni i?istr tiye `de 3: The use of sbe bttt dtng changes to a dxf.... t ... of e same group pf occupaniry or t©;a different occupancy gr�au 3 {:EP f C©1 fi7catvc tbstandtng the Pro�szons cif A.M. 23 .. ....... 4: 05:blC':1:A:.::'%:S:>::%:.:<:%:.::3::::0::l;.;;.�:.•Y:.3:cii;..iY;..3;q;p;.33;::..3::%:,•:•; coAtatuilg 3TI©Ie tlaif cute Eaeeu ;aztcy cfasstfiEtton need uErt+catdpy +uttlt els chapter if the totaltDQI area for changes 11f , tittle+ March , 1992,does Ant'exceed 54?pexr�eat o e fl�ox area of tlYYbuild'ng .... ©cc�zpancy ciassifiE son changes to>C`rro�ap aix [J from Etrt equjvaletit chte ©ry as def#ned in tie prem©us cdtar „cy ;phis„cacfe' .....:w:««<:<:,...:«..::<.«.;:«.:::.;:<.::<i.3:.,...33;:.;:'.3::cY:<.;:<.;:;•3:.;;3:.;:c::ii;..Yn»r:.;;.:,.:c:r.:«c3Y3: :.3;5::.:x:.,,..33;3::..::::.:::: . :, 'tlhts Ixagtex does AOt regittxe alterattott Elf existiirg electxrcal, uxtt . tteehanica�, or fire ety systems' <'.. ?!? 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A nottce or ordersstred pox to hats sectto . :. .. be 3u MOM;;vnd shall be senvd eittir persnalty nr by. rr#fied or re�tstexed trtatl upon the owner as shEa�vEt oxt the Iasi equal�aed assessxtie�t roll, and nn the Pers©n, iF 2ny, in apparent charge Qr contFot pf the building "t'he( lure o£any such pexson to xeceive such AatEe'crirEr shaltot'affect the validity oftny prticeedtngs taken under tbt8 chaptetr reli+ e such;persn frock any ttuty;Err ablgatTnnmpnseE qn iliitt P.=Sfons of this :bapte�€ A��a.�� N'otice The Buddang ai'ficxal shall;wytiurt 3� clays;pt".the .. �#fecttve date ¢fthzs ch�;pter ts�ue a nat�ce asprvvsded �n.lits�ecti�ii� t� •�wtte�r of each bt�tldn� �tthtit tie scope of this,r�apser :...::Y:!.::. ::: ..{'Y:::Y:!:i'.. .:e1t:::.:i::Y:..�!::Y: .:j:'�i::i3:'%i:;Y:::Y:Y::Yi::i Y2`YY::::Y::YYY:Y•:iinY:n:�Y::�[:��n:.:A:'•:i;i::Y':i.::i.Y t3tr�Aet`. 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Af 15.E Appeal. ..Ttte owner al theullding may appal tate Btdlding ciai=s iAitxal rtet�rxwzlatictt ritat Vie;builclig isisiiri the scope tai: u chapter tp the Board cafpreas Ws el Section tf the t7taso 24 Admmistrattve trod Such appeal shall be died wrath the Board t1;m 60 dais fin the sexvtce date of the �rer described to:Secttbn AI I . Appeals err requests foT mpdreatrons frgm any other determinauans; adersx aGtrtr by the lutldig t� ciat pttxstyant to thecaprer shall be made ut :accordance vvsth the prQceduzes established to ectib ,105. IN aad 2U4 f the t lni .o.rru Administrative Cade. �y �pgeal shalP.l be c�ee de h tl e Board xta later than 90 flays after tilting and the grounds thereof shalt be stated cleaTl acrd cnncsely .. .. AIl$ Reeordat�on. At the titne that the Building 4€i"ieial serues �+ atirexnerittc�ned;nohce,:tate Buldr�xgfltc�al shalt alst?ale ltd xecardvtth t�� UtCe t}$the Cvunty;recQrdeT a��t'tIl`1Cdte_:statl'ng't11at ille• Stll�aeCt ..... .... ixd`uig�withtzt the scope ol`�ltis chaptex acid Is a loten#tally earthi ,4a�n h xaxdot s btzt d ng. Tile eer..... shall a3st 'state tfaat the;u ex tl eirevf i ll be b dered.t' structurally axralyz the lSu lding to de#er n chance t flusapter i:: ......:;:Vii:i.Y:viiii: the bttilldin, as+�tther dernat1shed, found not to be r�+ttlntn the s spe chapter, yr is structurally capable pf restng mtniruurir serszrtc; or ��gtttredby thts;chalster as a xesult trfstruet�rai alteratttlrts ox aft analysts; flier BurldFng�ffic�al shall fele and redprd wttl; the �lfce of the e�uu rccarder;a formterminating the stattes of the.:sub;ectbutitltrrg��.�eurg dassxed thttr the serge of tats aaptcr A:115 :nformi nent. 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(crtrxtpltaneevttb suchrrlex has nst been accartrpirslted wt days after the date the burldurg has been ordered vacated ar such aldr#tnnal ttrne �s mai+hive been granted blr xhe �narcl trf,Apealsx t�: B��lding pffi,�ial may aFdex its,:dernOl�tton in,�,eecsrdance wtth the pxctvtsirans t>l Sectacrn X03 of IIIctttfortn Adrntrustrattre ode A I T AnnD.: ursng 3anuary rtf each year, the Building£ f !.:.::..�':...!.":: +..a.:::::::.�:i:.i lin': !:::.�J'.'.::i!!::.:::y:..i'::............: .... .:. s�;all sub. i a rcpoxt tri the City aurlctl autlznung tlae pxagress to elate ncerni �g reduction ,of the hazards ptesented by the unreiorc mns�ctnry btttdang unventaty far tate% e-46 prxrt salt tzacude E 'lite x ittxtbex . xtnretnft reed teas airy lau�ldtngs stxengttten t d ict©NO:d, �r atherwzse el�inated #zam tkle tnveirtary l`Ite ttu3mber tf utxre nfctxce Inas.. fi�utldittgs rettta u€ng e .. ....:. .. .. . . . ��- 33 25 irti� ti#©ty including thettus t5f c�xdrs tssud pursuant to fhs Captezlbat areat xesoIvec3. SECTION 15.04.060 AMENDMENTS; UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE Delete Sections 1032 thru 117 and Table 1-A. SECTION 15.04.070 AMENDMENTS; UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE A. Delete Chapter 1, Administration. B. Amend Section 315.4 to read as follows: 315.4 All excavations shall be completely backfilled as soon after inspection as practicable AI Of Srtd ofrfe gravel shall b p1C�ed alX serer trent ►es tt�pro ds a Xeveit�T g and Zaytn$bed fob paps 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 (.3m) above the top of the piping with clean earth which shall not contain stones, boulders, cinderfill 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 15.04.080 PERMITS REQUIRED FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION A. No person shall construct, repair, modify, abandon or destroy any water well without first obtaining a permit therefor 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, and for providing cathodic protection or electrical grounding of equipment. 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 26 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; NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Amend Article 230-70(a) to read as follows: (a) Location. The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a .............. readily accessible location either outside of a building or 'atl structure, or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. `)t 'e discortt;ectmg means s tl Sae accesstble toe ergenCyy personnel, exs er d x6110 pr by a remat ;;actuating clev�ce w�thou r zlu�rirtg t 2t15�#'©f'tlte is ,i.I.:W: w..ii:. tittddtngntetar:. dedicated electrical IX 4qutprnent roams Iaate ate building rerimeter and providing direst acee to the:tiutsid 'shall str acessibiltt for einexgecy personnel:; DATE MEETING�_9 AGENDA CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM �=--- STEM # a�<:,w.n..::.....J...:::::.:..•:::n::.:•:r..r..v...,i •ro.v.»,..,.n:.w..w;,>:. ..... ...:nv::::::::n.:]iY.^ ......:............ .r.:::::J::!.ii'i:?i::iji.f]]:i.isnii'•.ii?:'in:xNin!'A•iiiFiji�::f]::............,.......... v], •rlY:is i::yr j: v:.v.:ii].]]ii:ii:::..v ::..vv::::J]':::::n....... ......:..].4n.n..:::::nv:::::::::]i]:!.nisi:,J:r.,.::}'fiip:"65iii:`l:t:J:....::»iii::::.::;m::ii r•:]i;]i R�iiiii5i;si w:... r.::::n.: :::.i.:. .....:n......n:.Y...p.v..::.i..�n•O:i]:!J:]:::.:�:v)iiii;J'hi:!,]}:v;:F..i:J]`vi:n............v...... r...........:;.;.::i]i;]]:^i]]ii:.':::::::::n•:, .... r....:.::2.]:o]i:::::::.v:::.v:n.:n:::: ..::::.. :. .................::............r•:::;,.::::::v:::.2.. 'xw.wnw:x+'x+:N`wV::AiiiiiiiJii]i..n..v:.v::n.nn.................lw.wYx::xr:ri�iii:$iv:i]]:ii]:Oi:.:jw:^iiii:::nv::;.....:::p:!J]Y::::::::::::::.f.]:]:':•::.iiLJ]ii:Ci Y.l.p:::::n..:......vJ::::::::::�v::A:::::::N:::nv November 20, 1995 TO: City Council FROM: Kim Condon, Acting City Clerk SUBJECT: Uniform Codes - 11/21/95 Agenda - Item #1A The Uniform Codes being considered at the 11/21 meeting are available in the Council Office. They include: 1993 National Electrical Code 1994 Uniform Code for Building Conservation 1994 Uniform Mechanical Code 1994 Material, Testing and Installation Standards 1994 Structural Engineering Design Provisions 1994 Administrative, Fire and Life-Safety, and Field Inspection Provisions 1994 Uniform Housing Code 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Please contact Tom Baasch at Ext. 180 if you have any questions on this item. fAUNCIL eCDD DIR �0 13 FIN DIR ❑ FIRE CHIEF RNEY ATTO ❑ PW DIR ` [E03 CLER ima ❑ POUCE CHF MGW TEAM ❑ REC DIR P FRAD FILE ❑ UTIL DIR ❑ PERS DIR ' rQ4�Sd6f code --to put it bluntly--have a bias against moved buildings, and have institutionalized this bias in this manner.The Council must recognize this as a negative bias, and should take counter-measures by adopting an amendment to carry forth its adopted policy towards moved housing. My suggestion to do this comes at the end of this letter. How does classifying moved buildings as new construction acts as an obstacle to house moving?There are many ways, but in general, it is obvious that almost any dwelling built prior to the current code cycle will have code deficiencies; in other words, any dwelling more than about 3 years old will not be up to code. If moved, it must be brought up to code. Some examples.of potentially serious problems: •A structural system (that portion of a building which holds it up and resists wind and earthquake) may be perfectly serviceable and safe, but not be to current code specifications. Having to make major structural changes—bringing up to current code standards—can be a death sentence for many buildings. • Materials that, though historic and serviceable, don't conform to current code standards, and must be replaced, often at significant cost. • Having to meet standards upon change of occupancy classification that are radically more stringent than if the building underwent the same change of occupancy but remained on its original site;for example, handicapped access requirements for new buildings are subject to no limitation, regardless of cost of providing them,whereas for existing buildings, the value of access requirements may not exceed 20%of the cost of the base project. Precedents For Relaxing Code Requirements to Promote Public Policies Public policy is often used to override strict model code requirements in the interest of satisfying some competing societal goal. One example I am aware of for moved buildings is an exemption from California Building Code Title 24 energy conservation requirements. The strict energy requirements that apply to new construction would be impossible for most moved buildings to meet. In recognition of that, for energy purposes the state code treats moved buildings as existing construction, which is subject to lesser standards when remodeled. Thus,the building code already contains at least one provision for treating moved buildings as existing construction rather than new construction. Other examples don't apply to moved buildings as such, but illustrate the point of balancing competing goals by providing code exceptions. Examples: •The UBC distinction between additions to existing construction (the additions must be to code,the existing portions not)versus new construction. •Seismic retrofit provisions for existing unreinforced masonry buildings call for strengthening to a level far below that required for new construction. •The lessened standards that apply across the board to historic buildings in California, no matter what the code question at issue.The guideline here is to require only what is reasonable to impose upon such buildings rather than requiring a strict application of the code. So,there is ample precedent for code exceptions to further some important public policy goal. For moved buldings, I would like to see the code take a reasonable approach to public safety, rather than be punitive towards moved buildings. I'll make my proposal in a moment, but first . . . The Economics of House Moving Vs. New Construction In addition to the possibility of obtaining a nice house with, say, hardwood floors and interesting historic interior finishes, a traditional reason for moving a house has been economy. It was a way for a family to get a house for less than it would cost to build one. Absent regulatory obstacles, economy is still possible. Using my current house move project with which you are all familiar,the Stenner residence, I'll share some basic economic information with you to make my point. This is a one-story, relatively simple, 1000 square foot residence. The cost of moving the building is about$7,000. Building a new foundation, reassembling the cut-up building on the foundation, reconnecting plumbing,wiring, etc.that was severed for the move, and reconnecting to utilities brings the total cost of the move to$20,000. We figure that for another$5,000 to$7,000 worth of refurbishing costs,the house will be ship-shape and ready to live in. City building permits are extra, but should'arnount to a few thousands of dollars at most.Thus, a"new"house could be had this way for around$30 per square foot, compared to$75-$90 per square Schmidt to Council, UBC,Page 2 MEETING AGENDAFw CDD DIR RICHARD A. SCHMIDT, Architect DATE//-921- ITEM # ' IN DIR FIRE CHIEF 112 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, 41LEW7 r V 9 0 OLICE CHF V EC DIR November 17, 1995 TIL DIR The City Council Nov 1 7 1945..: J_�' ❑ PERS DIR City of San Luis Obispo QJTV CLEW 7; $RASA *0 wks QNSPO.CA Re: Agenda Item 1: New Building Code Adoption And Effect on Adopted Council Policy Regarding Moved Dwellings Dear City Council: As a proponent of housing conservation, I cheered last year when the revised housing element contained policy calling for the removal of regulatory obstacles to the moving of houses within the city. Unfortunately, no action has been taken since then to implement this adopted policy.The regulatory obstacles remain intact. Some elements of the construction codes before you constitute obstacles to moving houses. I wish to call to your attention an important provision of the Uniform Building Code, and request that you address it as part of this code revision cycle. (There are also non-UBC issues that act as obstacles, and I have appended a partial list of those to the end of this letter, also for your attention.) As you are aware, you can adopt your own modifications to the model codes. I request that you do so in order to carry forth the intent of your policy regarding removal of regulatory obstacles to moving houses. Regarding time pressures,the Council could accept my recommendation outright, incorporate it into the revisions, and move ahead immediately. Alternatively, you could request staff analysis at your next meeting for discussion prior to your first adoption.You'd still have plenty of time for the ordinance to go into effect in early January. If time ran short, you could adopt the new codes anytime in December as urgency measures and still meet an early January effective date. The issue deserves attention, and time should not be used as an excuse for pushing it aside. Existing Council Policy— 1994 Housing Element The element's Housing Conservation goal is to "conserve existing housing supply..." Under this are policies: "1.23.1.The City shall discourage the demolition of sound or rehabilitable existing housing." "1.23.3. Since older dwellings can often be relocated and refurbished for considerably less cost than for a comparable new dwelling, and since older dwellings may offer spatial and material amenities unavailable in new dwellings, the City, in the interest of both economy and housing variety,will encourage rehabilitating such dwellings rather than demolition." And an implementing program for policy 1.23.3: "1.23.11.The City will remove regulatory obstacles to the relocation and rehabilitation of dwellings that would otherwise be demolished due to redevelopment of their site This is adopted Council policy. Regulatory Obstacles to House Moving In the Model Form of the Uniform Building Code It is clear that the Council's policy is to protect existin housing, even if that housing must be moved to avoid demolition. Significant UBC obstacles to this policy are in Section 3404,which classifies moved buildings as new construction. Under the UBC, new construction must meet the code's most stringent standards. By contrast, modifications to existing construction do not require the entire existing building to meet current code standards,only those features being added. Therefore,the code discriminates against buildings that are moved.The writers of this Schmidt to Council, UBC,Page 1 foot for new construction. That's a good deal. House-moving isn't for everyone, but it should be a viable option. It is bad public policy to hobble an economical housing alternative available to the creatively adventurous citizen with regulatory obstacles that make `Ns alternative uneconomical or impossible to realize. Houses should be lived in, not crunched and trucked to the landfill! (As I told you several weeks ago, at one point various"regulatory obstacles"tacked onto my project by the city had puffed costs to about$87 per square foot,which made it not only financially infeasible, but economically stupid to pursue.) Finally-- My UBC Proposal I think there is a relatively simple way to remove UBC obstacles to Council house moving policy. It involves a simple exception (the UBC is loaded with"exceptions") in the classification of moved houses, classifying them as existing construction that is being modified rather than"new"construction.The new construction components and systems added—foundation, for example --would be "additions, alterations or repairs"to existing construction, and would need to conform to the letter of the current code.The house itself would be judged by standards that apply to existing construction.This will give both the code official and the citizen seeking to move a house greater flexibility in meeting basic safety issues,while clearing the path of unnecessary obstacles. In specific, I suggest the following:To Section 3404, which states:"Buildings or structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code for new buildings or structures,"add an exception: "Exception: Dwellings moved within the City of San Luis Obispo shall be classified as existing buildings. Components newly added,such as foundations or extensions of the existing building,shall be classified as additions,alterations or repairs to existing buildings, In accordance with Section 3403 of this code." Rather than retype Section 3403,which is lengthy, I'd paraphrase it by saying that it requires new features to conform to all code requirements without requiring the existing building to comply with all code requirements.That seems like a fair solution for moved buildings. This UBC amendment will help make the code consistent with the Housing Element. I believe it should go a long way towards eliminating UBC obstacles to conserving existing housing stock by moving houses within the city. In the public's interest, I urge you to adopt this amendment to the UBC. 7hard Schmidt Addendum: Partial listing of other regulatory obstacles to moving houses. 1. Impact Fees for sewer,water,traffic. Is it the Council's intent that these fees should apply to moved dwellings in the same manner as to new subdivisions full of new dwellings? I think a case can be made that they should not, in light of Housing Element policy. Moving housing stock out of the way of development is a good way to conserve housing stock, though not likely to happen so frequently as to drain the city's treasury if impact fees were forgiven for housing relocation. Forgiving fees would act as an incentive for developers to try to move, rather than demolish, housing. (Estimated cost, $11,000 per dwelling). 2. Should water retrofit regulations apply to moved housing? It is hard for the public to understand why an existing dwelling should have to pay for retrofitting off-site bathrooms just the same as new construction.Yet, undercurrent policy, U moved from one site to another, off-site retrofitting is required. (Estimated cost, $2,000 per dwelling.) 3. Should a planning department useep_rmit be required for moving a dwelling?This one baffles me. I'm not able to Schmidt to Council,UBC,Page 3 understand why this is required. Maybe there's some distant history. But today,with all the other permits--building, moving, etc.that must be obtained --this seems superfluous. (Cost$200 to $800 per dwelling). 4. Should moved dwellings be subject to fire sprinkler requirements?The current city code seemingly applies the same standard to both new and moved dwellings,with no apparent exception (if any exterior point of a building is more than 150 feet from the street measured by a path of foot travel, sprinklers are required throughout the building).The proposed revised code is confusing, but it seems to require that even more buildings be sprinklered. Retrofitting sprinklers into an existing building is no minor matter. Frequently (assuming a building is being moved to an already- developed site) retrofitting also requires a new water line to the street(beneath existing development), a larger meter than already services a property, and a new lateral from meter to main,which involves digging up the sidewalk,gutter and street. In such cases,this retrofit requirement can be very costly—far more than the nominal$2 per square foot quoted by the fire department. Is the safety benefit worth a cost which acts as an economic impediment to moving dwellings?Where does the balance lie? I would appreciate it if the Council would also address these regulatory obstacles to housing conservation by moving houses. Schmidt to Council,UBC, Page 4