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C I T Y OF SAN LU IS O B I S P O
FROM: Arnold Jonas, Community Qlopment Director
Bob Neumann,Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Tom Baasch, Chief Building Official
Darren Drake,Fire Marshall,
SUBJECT: Adoption of latest editions of the Construction and Fire Prevention Codes
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce ordinance to print(1)repealing Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.20 and 15.24, and(2)
creating new Chapters 15.02, 15.04, and 15.08 adopting the 1998 editions of the California
Building,Mechanical,Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Codes, the 1997 editions of the Uniform
Administrative,Housing,Dangerous Building,Building(Volume 3), and Fire(Volume 2)
Codes, and the 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation,with amendments.
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
This code adoption will continue the incorporation of all special construction requirements
unique to San Luis Obispo into the latest nationally recognized "building and fire codes". The
proposed ordinance will retain previously established amendments, improve the enforceability of
amendments, and maintain compatibility with the California Building Standards Code(Title 24).
Improved correlation and consistency between amendments to the construction codes and the fire
prevention code benefits designers,builders, and enforcement staff.
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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
(ICBO)or the International Fire Code Institute(IFCI)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. The Commission
completed the adoption process for the 1997 Uniform Codes and the 1996 National Electrical
Code in 1998. 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 new codes (1998
California Building, Mechanical,Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Codes)will become effective
statewide on July 1, 1999.
State law allows the City to amend the provisions of the California Building Standards Code due
to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. The action recommended is the
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 of the
California Health and Safety Code. The proposed ordinance contains the findings required to
justify the proposed code modifications.
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Without this action,the Building& Safety Division and the Fire Department will be faced with
enforcing two sets of codes: the 1994 codes as amended locally and the 1998 codes as mandated
by the State. In addition, a recent bulletin from the Building Standards Commission indicates
that only establishment of local amendments to the State Building Standards Code, not the model
codes as used in the past, is consistent with the Building Standards Law. Consequently,the
proposed ordinance will adopt and amend the appropriate 1998 State code,or, if not included in
the State Building Standards Code,the 1997 edition of the Uniform code.
Technical Summary
The proposed ordinance will repeal existing chapters of the municipal code which adopt and
amend the 1994 codes(15.04& 15.08), establish local standards for solar water heating(15.20),
and require permits for tents(15.24). The ordinance will create a new Chapter 15.02 adopting
the appropriate 1998 or 1997 codes,create a new Chapter 15.04 titled"Construction
Regulations"for amendments to the construction codes, and create a new Chapter 15.08 titled
"Fire Prevention Code"for amendments to the fire code.
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 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. Since Article 32 of
the California Fire Code now contains tent standards equivalent to those in the municipal code,
Chapter 15.24 is recommended for deletion. 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:
CONSTRUCTION CODES
■ Clarification of membership and function of 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.
■ Fire-resistive requirements for awnings.
■ Deletion of parapets as a trade-off for expanded fire sprinkler requirements.
■ Prohibition on the use of wood shingle and shake roof coverings.
■ Additional requirements for the disposal of on-site surface drainage.
■ Foundation and concrete floor slab requirements due to expansive soil conditions.
■ Additional requirements for swimming pool construction or abandonment.
■ Grading limitations and additional requirements.
■ Floodproofing requirements(parallels existing flood prevention regulations).
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■ Reference to other regulations for construction in flood areas and adjacent to waterways.
■ Requirements for water well permits.
FIRF PREVENTION CODE
■ References to City Council resolutions for establishing permit fees.
■ Increased distance for fire department access and water supply.
■ Authority to tow vehicles obstructing fire department access.
■ Requirement that all water systems designated for fire protection be provided by the
municipal water system.
■ Required labeling of rooms containing fire protection control equipment.
■ Requirements for additional fire protection systems if beyond four-minute response.
■ Requirements for type and distribution of portable fire extinguishers.
■ Requirements of the downtown fire sprinkler retrofit program.
■ Requirement for sprinkler and alarm systems to be monitored by a central station
service.
■ Prohibition on open burning.
■ Limitations on the size of tanks for the storage of flammable liquids in a building.
■ Prohibition on the storage of explosives.
■ Limitation on the size of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)tanks.
Amendments retained from previous code adoption with minor modification:
CONSTRUCTION CODES
■ Board of Appeals provisions in the Uniform Administrative Code,modified to also serve
as the appeals board for the fire code.
■ Requirement for electrical and communication services to be underground,modified to
allow overhead conductors to remain when upgrading or relocating existing equipment.
■ Requirement that all new buildings be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system,
with modification of the existing exception for small buildings(not exceeding 1000
square feet of floor area)to include assembly, educational, and auto repair uses.
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.
■ Demolition regulations, except for a modification that requires the Community
Development Director to determine if an accessory building, shed or garage is
potentially historic before the 90-day advertising and photo documentation requirements
are waived for demolition permit issuance.
■ Unreinforced masonry building strengthening program,with a modification to allow
emergency roofing repairs and an extension of time to complete strengthening if an
agreement is executed.
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FIRE PREVENTION CODE
■ Hazardous Area is redefined to be only the wildland/urban interface.
■ Fire sprinkler requirements are modified to refer to the building code.
■ Requirement for kitchen hoods in assembly, educational, and congregate housing
occupancies is modified to trigger compliance when a permit for alterations is issued.
■ Response requirement for central alarm station service is defined.
■ Use and capacity of aboveground fuel tanks is modified to authorize a larger tank
capacity than previously allowed.
New amendments with this adoption:
■ The Uniform Administrative Code is amended to eliminate the provision that exempts
the installation or modification of alarm systems from permit requirements.
■ The California Fire Code is amended to prohibit recreational fires.
Deletion of previous amendments with this adoption:
■ Reduction of fire-resistive corridor construction as a tradeoff for fire sprinklers.
■ Several amendments considered redundant or superseded by provisions in the California
Fire Code.
Attachment 2 illustrates actual text changes for all proposed amendments to the various codes.
CONCURRENCES:
The City Engineer's office concurs with the retention of previously amended floodproofing and
grading provisions. The Community Development and Fire Departments jointly prepared and
support the proposed ordinance.
The Chamber of Commerce Seismic Task unanimously concurred with the proposed change to
the unreinforced masonry building strengthening program. The Cultural Heritage Committee
unanimously concurred with the proposed change to the demolition regulations.
FISCAL EWFACT:
There are no significant fiscal impacts.
ATTACIMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance
2. Illustrated Text Changes for Proposed New Amendments
3. Discussion& Summary of Amendments
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Attachment 1
ORDINANCE NO. (1999 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING
TITLE 15, CHAPTERS 15.04 AND 15.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADOPT AND AMEND THE LATEST EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
AND ADOPT FINDINGS OF FACTS TO SUPPORT THE RV POSMON OF
REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE 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, Chapter 4,Part 1.5, Division 3M,
Section 17958, Section 17958.5 and Section 17958.7 requires the City Council, before making
any modifications or changes to the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 17958.5, to make an express finding that each such modification or change
is needed; and,
WHEREAS,the California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 requires that such
changes must be determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographical,
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;
WHEREAS,Sections 1924, 1804, 1806, and 3206 and Table 18-I-D of the 1994 Uniform
Building Code have had previous findings made for their modification as contained in
Resolution No. 637 (1987 Series) and which have been transmitted to and accepted by the State
of California Department of Community Development; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED that the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
affirms the findings justifying the previous changes and modifications as contained in Ordinance
No. 1105 (1987 Series), Ordinance No. 1033 (1985 Series), Ordinance No. 1169 (1990 Series),
Ordinance No. 1213 (1992 Series), Ordinance No. 1287 (1995 Series), and Ordinance No. 1288
(1995 Series);
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Council hereby determines that Sections
601.5.9, 705, 904.2.2, 1503, 1804.7, 1806.1, 1900.4.4, and 3102.7.2, Table 18-I-C,and Appendix
Sections 421, 3104.2, 3106, 3107.2, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3308, 3309.3, 3309.4, 3309.8, 3309.10,
3309.11, 3311, 3316.1, and 3318.3 of the 1998 California Building Code, Section 315.4 of the
1998 California Plumbing Code, Article 230-70 of the 1998 California Electrical Code, and
Sections 902.2.4.3, 902.3.4, 903.3, 1001.9, 1002.1, 1003.2, 1003.3.1, 1006.1, 1007.3.3.6.1,
1102.3.1, 1102.4.1, 5202.3.6, 7802.3, 7902.2.2.1, 8204.2, and Appendix H-F Sections 1 and 4.3
of the 1998 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 Code and
that Section 709.4.1 of the 1998 California Building Code and Sections 902.2.1 and 903.2 of the
California Fire Code be modified to lesser requirements than those set forth in the California
State Building Standards Code;
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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council that each of the changes or
modifications to measures referred to therein are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geographical, 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 601.5.9, 705, 904.2.2, and 1503,and Appendix Sections 3104.2, 3106, and 3107.2 of
the 1998 California Building Code, Article 230-70 of the 1998 California Electrical Code, and
Sections 902.2.4.3,902.3.4, 903.3, 1001.9, 1002.1, 1003.2, 1003.3.1, 1006.1, 1007.3.3.6.1,
1102.3.1, 1102.4.1, 5202.3.6, 7802.3, 7902.2.2.1, and 8204.2 and Appendix II-F Sections 1 and
4.3 of the 1998 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 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 601.5.9, 705,904.2.2, and 1503 of the 1998 California Building Code, Article
230-70 of the 1998 California Electrical Code, and Sections 902.2.4.3, 902.3.4,903.3, 1001.9,
1002.1, 1003.2, 1003.3.1, 1006.1, 1007.3.3.6.1, 1102.3.1, 1102.4.1, 5202.3.6, 7802.3, 7902.2.2.1,
and 8204.2 and Appendix H-F Sections 1 and 4.3 of the 1998 California Fire Code.
FINDING
That the central commercial area in the City of San Luis Obispo consists of mixed conditions
which create the potential for possible conflagration,including congested streets during the
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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 601.5.9, 705, 904.2.2,and 1503 of the 1998 California
Building Code, Article 230-70 of the 1998 California Electrical Code, and Sections 902.2.4.3,
902.3.4, 903.3, 1001.9, 1002.1, 1003.2, 1003.3.1, 1006.1, 1007.3.3.6.1, 1102.3.1, 1102.4.1,
5202.3.6, 7802.3, 7902.2.2.1, and 8204.2 and Appendix II-F Sections 1 and 4.3 of the 1998
California Fire Code.
Fr DING 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 which traverses 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 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 601.5.9, 705, 904.2.2, and 1503 of the 1998 California
Building Code,Article 230-70 of the 1998 California Electrical Code, and Sections 902.2.4.3,
902.3.4, 903.3, 1001.9, 1002.1, 1003.2, 1003.3.1, 1006.1, 1007.3.3.6.1, 1102.3.1, 1102.4.1,
5202.3.6, 7802.3, 7902.2.2.1, and 8204.2 and Appendix II-F Sections 1 and 4.3 of the 1998
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 601.5.9, 705, 904.2.2,
and 1503 of the 1998 California Building Code,Article 230-70 of the 1998 California Electrical
Code, and Sections 902.2.4.3, 902.3.4, 903.39 1001.9, 1002.1, 1003.2, 1003.3.1, 1006.1,
1007.3.3.6.1, 1102.3.1, 1102.4.1, 5202.3.6, 7802.3, 7902.2.2.1, and 8204.2 and Appendix II-F
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Sections 1 and 4.3 of the 1998 California Fire Code.
FINDING
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 1804.7, 1806.1, and 1900.4.4, Table 18-I-C,
3102.7.2, and Appendix Sections 421, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3308, 3309.3, 3309.4, 3309.8, 3309.10,
3309.11, 3311, 3316.1,and 3318.3 of the 1998 California Building Code and Section 315.4 of
the 1998 California Plumbing Code.
FINDING 7
That the more-restrictive modifications requiring automatic fire-sprinkler systems in buildings
evidenced by the afore-described findings allow a trade-off for, and reduction of, other less
effective fire-resistive components of a building support the acceptance of requirements lesser
than those set forth in the California State Building Standards Code and, in particular, support the
imposition of lesser requirements than those set forth in Section 709.4.1 of the 1998 California
Building Code and Sections 902.2.1 and 903.2 of the California Fire Code.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council 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.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and
directed to transmit a certified copy of this ordinance, adopting and modifying the California
Building Standards Code to the State of California Building Standards Commission.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.20, and 15.24 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code are hereby repealed and replaced by new Chapters 15.02, 15.04 and 15.08 as follows.
SECTION 15.02.010 ADOPTION OF CODES
Three(3)documents,three(3) each of which are on file in City offices, identified by the
Seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, and entitled, "Uniform Administrative Code",
"Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings", "Uniform Code for Building
Conservation", and"Uniform Building Code,Volume 3, all 1997 editions published by
the International Conference of Building Officials, and"Uniform Fire Code,Volume 2,
1997 edition published by the International Fire Code Institute; and the California
Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24,comprising the 1998
editions of the California Building Code(Volumes 1 and 2), California Electrical Code,
California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code,California Energy Code,
California Historical Building Code, and the California Fire Code are hereby adopted,
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
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to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter except as modified
hereinafter.
SECTION 15.02.020 BUILDING OFFICIAL DESIGNATED
The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as the Building Official for the City of
San Luis Obispo.
SECTION 15.04 CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
SECTION 15.04.010 AMENDMENTS; UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
A. Amend Section 204 to read as follows:
204.1 Board of Appeals.
204.1.1 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. Said Board
shall also serve as the Board of Appeals created by the Uniform Code for
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board
created by the Uniform Housing Code,the Building Conservation Advisory and
Appeals Board created by the Uniform Code for Building Conservation, and the
Board of Appeals created by the California Fire Code. The building official or
fire chief 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 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 or fire chief.
204.1.2 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.
204.2 Appeals Board for Disabled Access.
204.2.1 General. For the purpose of considering appeals to the standards
contained in the California Building Standards Code regarding accommodations
for the persons with physical disabilities,there is hereby established the Appeals
Board for Disabled Access, consisting of two members who shall be persons with
physical disabilities as defined in the California Building Code, and the Board of
Appeals established by Section 204.1.1 of this code. The building official shall be
an ex officio member and shall act as secretary of the board but shall have no vote
upon any matter before the Board.
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The Appeals Board for Disabled Access shall be appointed by the governing body
and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt reasonable rules and
regulations for conducting its investigations and deliberations. All decisions of
the board shall be rendered in writing.
204.2.2 Responsibilities and Authority. The Appeals Board for Disabled
Access shall serve as the "local appeals board" specified in Section 19957.5 of the
California Health and Safety Code in appeals relating to accommodations for the
physically handicapped. The authority of the board shall consist of the ability to
consider appeals filed relating to requirements for handicapped access and to
authorize reasonable alternatives to disabled access requirements imposed by the
California Building Standards Code.
B. Amend Section 301.2.3,item 13 to read as follows:
13. Low-energy power, control and signal circuits of Class U and Class III
as defined in the Electrical Code.
EXCEPTION: Installation or modification of any fire alarm
equipment.
C. Amend Sections 304.2 and 304.3 to read as follows:
304.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as established by resolution
of the City Council.
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 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.
In addition to grading permit fees, separate permits and fees shall apply to
retaining walls or other major drainage structures. There shall be no separate
charge for standard terrace drains and similar facilities.
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 for buildings, structures, or
grading shall be as established by resolution of the City Council. 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 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 302.42,additional plan review fee may be charged at a rate established
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by resolution of the City Council.
Plan review fees for project revisions submitted subsequent to the issuance of a
permit shall be at a rate established by resolution of the City Council.
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 established by resolution
of the City Council. 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:
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 finished for that purpose, and pay the reinspection fee established
by resolution of the City Council.
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 308.3 to read as follows:
3083 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.
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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.
G. Delete Tables 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 3-D, 3-E, 3-F, 3-G and 3-H.
SECTION 15.04.020 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
A. Unless specific provisions of Sections 102 through 109 are amended by a State
agency and required to be enforced by the local agency,Chapters 1,2, and 3 of
the Uniform Administrative Code, as adopted and amended, shall supersede
Sections 102 through 109. Delete Appendix Chapters 3-Division III, 10, 11, 12-
Division I, 13, 16-Division I, 19, 21, 23, 30 and 34, Appendix Sections 1515,
3310.2 and 3310.3,and Appendix Tables A-33-A and A-33-B..
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 the California Building Code without local
amendments, 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
503.2).
3. Area separations(Section 504.6).
4. Dwelling Unit Separations(Section 310.2.2).
5. Shaft enclosures (Section 711).
6. Corridors(Sections 1004.3.4.3.1 and 1004.3.4.3.2).
7. Stair enclosures (Section 1005.3.3).
8. Exit passageways(Section 1005.3.4).
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 601.5.9 to read as follows:
6015.9 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.
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EXCEPTION: Buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic
fire sprinkler system.
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D. Amend Section 705 by addition of a paragraph to read as follows:
Awnings shall have noncombustible frames but may have approved combustible,
flame-retardant coverings. Awnings shall be either fixed,retractable, folding or
collapsible. Awnings in any configuration shall not obstruct the use of a required
means of egress.
EXCEPTION: Group R,Division 3 Occupancies not exceeding three
stories in height.
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E. Amend Section 709.4.1 by addition of item 6 to the Exception to read as follows:
6. The building is protected throughout by an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system.
F. Delete Sections 904.2.2 through 904.2.8 Add new Sections 904.2.2 and 904.2.3
to read as follows:
904.2.2 All Occupancies. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed:
1. Throughout new buildings.
EXCEPTION: 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&),unless located in the commercial fire zone
shown in Figure 6-A.
2. 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(92.9mZ).
The exception to Section 3405 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. 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.
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6. In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled.
7. In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in the Fire
Code.
For the purpose of requiring the automatic fire sprinkler systems specified in this
chapter,the floor area within the surrounding exterior walls shall be considered as
one building. Area separation walls as set forth in this code shall not be used in
calculating allowable floor area for fire sprinkler requirements.
904.23 Sections 904.2.4 through 904.2.8 Not Used. Text continues with
Section 902.9.
G. Amend Section 1503 by adding a paragraph to read as follows:
Wood shake or wood shingle roof coverings shall not be installed on any building.
EXCEPTION: Roof covering for an addition to an existing building
where the new roof area is less than 50 percent of the existing roof area
may be an approved Class B pressure-treated wood shake or shingle
system. Determination of the 50 percent area limitation shall be
cumulative with each addition to the building.
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. 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.
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 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-C 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.
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. See Section 3302 for subsoil preparation.
J_ Amend Section 1806.6 by addition of a paragraph to read as follows:
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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.
K. Delete Table 184-C and substitute new Table 184-C as follows:
TABLE NO.184-C FOUNDATIONS FOR STUD BEARING WALLS—MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 s
NUMBER OF THICKNESS OF WIDTH OF THICKNESS OF DEPTH BELOW GRADE
FLOORS FOUNDATION FOOTING FOOTING (Inches)
BY THE WALL (Inches) (inches) PERIMETER INTERIOR
FOUNDATION 5 FOOTING FOOTING
1 6 12 6 21 12
2 8 15 8 24 18
3 10 18 8 30 24
1 The ground under the floor may be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing.
2 A grade beam 1T in width shall be provided at garage openings. Depth shall be as specified in this table.
3 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.
4 In Seismic Zone 4,continuous footings shall be provided with a minimum of one No.4 bar top and bottom.
S 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.
L. Delete Section 1900.4.4. Add new Section 1900.4.4 through 1900.4.4.6 to read as
follows:
1900.4.4 Slab Construction. The minimum construction of concrete floor slabs
supported directly on the ground shall be as specified in this section.
1900.4.4.1 Minimum Thickness. The minimum thickness of concrete floor
slabs supported directly on the ground shall be not less than 4 inches(101.6 mm).
1900.4.4.2 Minimum Reinforcing. Minimum reinforcing for slabs on grade
shall be No. 3 bars at 24 inches(609.6 mm)on center each way supported on
chairs or blocks spaced 24 inches(609.6 mm) on center each way. Slab
reinforcement shall extend to within 2 inches (50.8 mm) of the exterior edge of
slabs.
1900.4.4.3 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.
1900.4.4.4 Vapor Barrier. Concrete floor slabs shall be underlain with a
minimum of 4 inches(101.6 mm) of clean granular material with a suitable
moisture barrier located in the center of the minimum granular layer.
1900.4.45 Moisture Content. Moisture content for expansive soils shall be 100
percent of optimum to a depth of 24 inches(609.6 mm)below slab bottoms and
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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. Soil density may be 85 percent after premoistening for
all soils with an expansion index greater than 50. The area under raised floors
need not be premoistened.
1900.4.4.6 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.
M. Amend Section 3102.7.2 to read as follows:
3102.7.2 Support. All designs shall be shown on approved plans and
specifications. Masonry fireplaces shall be supported on foundations designed as
specified in Chapters 16, 18, and 21.
When an approved design is not provided, foundations for masonry and concrete
fireplaces shall not be less than 12 inches(305 mm)thick, extend not less than 6
inches(152 mm)outside the fireplace wall and project below the natural ground
surface in accordance with the depth of foundations set forth in Table 18-I-C.
Minimum reinforcement for masonry fireplace foundations shall be No. 4 bars
spaced 12 inches(304.8 mm)on center each way placed 3 inches(76.2 mm) from
bottom of footing. Vertical reinforcement for chimneys shall hook under the
foundation reinforcement.
N. 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 309 of the Uniform Administrative
Code. The building official may issue a certificate of occupancy pursuant to the
intent of the above exception without certifying that that building complies with
all provisions of this code.
O. Add Appendix Chapter 1 to read as follows:
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Appendix Chapter 1
DEMOLITION AND MOVING
OF BUILDINGS
SECTION 110—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 buildings are structurally sound, sanitary,habitable, and that they will
harmonize with existing development in the area to which they are to be moved.
SECTION 111 —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.
SECTION 112—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 Uniform Administrative
Code; for all other matters,the appeal provisions of Chapter 1.20 of the Municipal
Code shall apply.
SECTION 113—DEFINITIONS
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 which 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.
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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 114—PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
114.1 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 the Uniform
Administrative Code.
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.
114.2 Moving and Relocation of Buildings.
114.2.1 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.
114.2.2 Transportation and building permits required. For moving projects,
a transportation permit shall be obtained from the public works director
subsequent to issuance of a moving permit. Building,plumbing, electrical, and
mechanical permits shall be required for all work necessary for the placement of a
moved or relocated building.
1143 Procedure for Permit Application Processing. Upon receipt of a permit
application to demolish or move a building or structure,the building official shall,
prior to permit issuance,process the application subject to the following:
1. Demolition of Historical Resource. For any structure located on a
property listed on the Inventory of Historical Resources,the building
official shall refer the application to demolish the structure to the Cultural
Heritage Committee(CHC)for placement on its next open agenda The
CHC shall review and process the application as follows:
1. If the CHC determines that the structure to be demolished has
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no historical, architectural, or aesthetic significance to the
community, it shall refer the matter back to the building official
with direction to issue the demolition permit.
2. If the CHC determines that the structure to be demolished has
historic, architectural or aesthetic significance to the community, it
shall direct the applicant to submit plans for Architectural Review
Commission(ARC)review pursuant to Section 114.4 of this
chapter and Section 2.48 of the Municipal Code. The owner shall
secure the building to prevent further degradation, if necessary, to
the satisfaction of the building official.
2. Demolition of Structure Not Designated Historical. For any
structure constructed 50 years or more prior to the date of application for a
demolition permit and not located on a property listed on the Inventory of
Historical Resources,the building official shall, as a condition of permit
issuance,require that the applicant provide the following:
1. 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 three separate occasions not less than 15
days apart,as available to any interested person to be moved; and
2. Photographic documentation of the structure in accordance
with criteria established by the community development director
and the CHC.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. A building or structure determined by the
building official to be a dangerous building as defined in the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings 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 photographic 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.
Upon receipt of the permit application, the building official shall notify the
chairman of the CHC of the proposed demolition project.
3. Moving to New Site. For any structure constructed 50 years or more
prior to the date of application for a permit to move a structure to a new
site, the building official shall direct the applicant to submit an application
for ARC review pursuant to Section 114.4 of this chapter and Section 2.48
of the Municipal Code.
EXCEPTION: Accessory buildings, sheds,garages and similar
buildings, unless determined to be a potential historic resource by
the community development director.
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114.4 Approval Process for Demolition or Moving of Structures on Historic
Properties.
114.4.1 General. ARC review shall be required for the demolition or moving of
a structure when determined necessary by Section 114.3 of this chapter. The
application for ARC review shall include architectural plans, including plans for a
replacement structure or structures in the case of demolition. The application,
architectural plans and any applicable CHC recommendation shall be reviewed
and acted on by the ARC.
114.4.2 Findings Required. The building official shall not issue the permit
unless the ARC determines that:
1. For demolition of a structure,the proposed replacement structure is as,
or more, compatible with neighboring development than the existing
structure,consistent with ARC guidelines; and either the condition of the
structure poses a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the community
residents or people living or working on or near the site, or the applicant
has submitted written documentation that it is financially infeasible to
rehabilitate the structure or preserve the historic nature of the site.
2. For relocation or moving of a structure,the structure to be moved will
be compatible with the new site and other buildings in the neighborhood.
114.5 Guarantee. Prior to issuance of a permit to demolish or move a building
or structure,the applicant shall provide the city with a guarantee in such form and
amount as may be deemed necessary by the building official to assure completion
of demolition or moving,removal of all debris,cleanup of the site,repair of
damage to public improvements, erection of barricades when required and filling
of depression below adjacent grade. The amount of the guarantee for demolition
shall be not less than one thousand dollars or twenty percent of the value of the
demolition contract price,whichever is greater. The amount of the guarantee for
moving a building or structure shall be twenty percent of the total value of all
work to be accomplished and associated with moving of the building,but not less
than five thousand dollars. Work required to comply with this section may be
completed by the city after the time limits stated have expired and shall be paid
from the deposit. The deposit shall not be released until such work is completed.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. No guarantee will be required when the demolition
permit is issued at the same time as a building permit for a redevelopment
prof Oct.
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.
114.6 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
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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 responsi-
bility, 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.
114.7 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.
114.8 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.
114.9 Disconnecting Service Lines. Prior to the issuance of a permit to
demolish or relocate a building or structure,the permit applicant shall complete
the following to the satisfaction of the building official:
1. Electrical Service. The power to all electric service lines shall be shut-
off and all such lines cut or disconnected outside the property line. Prior
to the cutting of such lines, the property owner or his agent shall notify
and obtain the approval of the electric service agency.
2. Other Service. All gas,water, steam, storm, sanitary sewers, and other
service lines shall be shut-off and/or abandoned as required by the public
works director, utilities director, or other agency
SECTION 115— PUBLIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
115.1 General. The demolition or moving of any building shall not commence
until the structures required for protection of persons and property are in place.
Such structures shall conform to the applicable provisions of Chapter 33 of this
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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.
115.2 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.
1153 Fire Safety During Demolition. Fire protection and exit safety shall be
maintained as required by the Fire Code.
SECTION 116—REMOVAL OF MATERIALS
116.1 General. All building rubble and debris shall be removed from the
demolition site to an approved point of disposal.
116.2 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.
1163 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.
P. Amend Appendix Section 421 by addition of Subsections 421.4 through 421.7 to
read as follows:
421.4 Hydrostatic Uplift. In areas of high water table, an approved hydrostatic
relief system or device shall be installed.
421.5 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
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pool area equally distributed around the perimeter.
421.6 Lighting. Pools shall be equipped with artificial lighting adequate to
illuminate all underwater areas.
421.7 Abandoned Pools. A pool which falls into disuse,neglect, or 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 Section 203 of the Uniform Administrative Code.
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 or as determined by the City 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 at,or protected to, a level at least
one foot above the base flood elevation to 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.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Except for Group R Occupancies and when approved
by the City Engineer, any occupancy may have floors below such
elevation provided the building or portions thereof are of flood-resistant
construction to an elevation of one foot above the base flood elevation in
accordance with Section 3107.4 and a registered professional engineer or
architect certifies to the City Engineer that said standards are satisfied.
2. Floors of buildings or structures which are used only for building
access,means of egress, foyers, storage, and parking garages may be
below the base flood elevation in accordance with Section 3107.3.
T. Amend Appendix Section 3305 to read as follows:
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SECTION 3305-SCOPE
This appendix sets forth rules and regulations to control excavation, grading and
earthwork construction, including fills, embankments, and work within
waterways; establishes administrative procedures for issuance of permits; and
provides for approval of plans and inspection of grading construction. This
appendix recognizes the importance of the waterways of the city and the need to
regulate all changes to these waterways that may lead to increases in erosion or
changes in capacity.
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.
The standards listed below for testing are guideline standards and as such are not
adopted as part of this code(see Sections 3503 and 3504).
1.1 ASTM D 1557,Moisture-density Relations of Soils and Soil
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
U. Amend Appendix Sections 3306.1 and 3306.2 and add Section 3306.3 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 grading
permit from the building official. 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 3311 to guarantee restoration of the site to a
natural or other condition acceptable to the building official.
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.
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3. Cemetery graves.
4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.
5. Excavations for wells or tunnels or utilities.
6. Mining,quarrying, excavating,processing, or stockpiling of rock,
sand, gravel, aggregate, or clay where established and provided for by law,
provided such operations do not affect the lateral support or increase the
stresses in or pressures upon any adjacent or contiguous property.
7. Exploratory excavations under the direction of soil engineers or
engineering geologists.
8. An excavation which does not exceed fifty cubic yards and(1)is less
than 2 feet(6 10 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 m')on any one lot and does not obstruct a
drainage course.
10. Routine stream bed vegetation control approved by the City Engineer.
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.
3306.3 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 3311 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.
V. Amend Appendix Section 3307 to read as follows:
3307.1 General 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
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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.
3307.2 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.
33073 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.
W. Amend Appendix Section 3308 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 which conveys surface water, storm runoff,or other natural
drainage either year round or intermittently.
X. Amend Appendix Sections 3309.3 and 3309.4 to read as follows:
3309.3 Grading Designation. All grading shall be performed in accordance with
the approved plan. Grading in excess of 500 cubic yards(382.28 in ) shall be
designated as "engineered grading." Grading involving 500 cubic yards(382.28
m3) or less and not occurring on steep slopes, creeksides, lakesides, floodplains or
other environmentally sensitive areas 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.
3309.4 Grading Plan. 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.
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 first 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.
The plans shall include the following information:
1. General vicinity of the proposed site.
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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. Consideration of areas of landslide risk, liquefaction potential, and
subsidence potential noted in the seismic safety element of the general
plan.
9. 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 to remain shall be designated. A
preservation plan shall be submitted for all trees to remain.
10. Cross sections of the existing and finish contours indicating a typical
section and a section depicting the most severe grades proposed.
11. A signed statement from the applicant indicating where,if within the
city limits, excess material,rocks, or rubble will be disposed of.
Y. Amend Appendix Section 3309.8 and add Appendix Sections 3309.10 and
3309.11 to read as follows:
3309.8 Engineered Grading Requirements. The plans and specifications for
engineered grading shall be prepared and signed by an individual licensed by the
state to prepare such plans or specifications.
3309.10 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
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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 A-33-A1.
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.
3309.11 Policies and Standards for Flood Plain Management. All grading
shall be in accordance with the"Policies and Standards for Flood Plain
Management" document, dated January 7, 1974 and June 21, 1983, adopted by
Resolution#5138 (1983 Series)and such amendments thereto as may be adopted
by resolution of the Council from time to time. Current copies of said Policies
and Standards shall be maintained on file in the offices of the City Clerk, City
Engineer and Community Development Department as public records.
Z.. 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 eliminate hazardous
conditions or to restore a graded site to the original condition.
In lieu of a surety bond the applicant may file a cash bond or instrument of credit
with the building official in 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.
AA. Amend Appendix Section 3316.1 to read as follows:
3316.1 Slopes. All disturbed surfaces resulting from grading operations shall be
prepared and maintained to control against erosion. This control may consist of
effective planting installed as soon as practicable and no later than 30 days 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.
AB. Add Appendix Section 3318.3 to read as follows:
3318.3 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
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grading conforms to the approved plan, including any interim or permanent
erosion control measures deemed necessary.
AC. Add Appendix Table A-33-A1 as follows:
TABLE A-33-A1
Percent Average Percent of Site to
Cross Slope 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 15.04.050 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 shall comply with
seismic strengthening required elsewhere in this code.
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 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.
D. Amend 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.
ROOF COVERING is any roof-covering assembly allowed by the Building
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Code.
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 Al 10,which is based on Chapter 16 of the 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. Amend Section Al 05 to add Section A105.4 to read as follows:
A105A Permit Requirement. Notwithstanding any interpretation of work
exempt from a permit as provided in the Uniform Administrative Code, a building
permit shall be required for the installation of a new roof covering and required
strengthening improvements.
E. Add new Appendix Section A115 entitled "Administrative Provisions" to read as
follows:
SECTION A115-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
A115.1 Compliance Requirements.
1. The owner of each building within the scope of this chapter shall,upon service
of an order,cause a structural analysis to be made of the building by an engineer
or architect licensed by the state to practice as such. Said analysis shall include
the preparation of a report detailing the investigation, evaluation,test data,
conclusions, and recommendations to establish compliance with this chapter. If
the building does not comply with seismic standards established in this chapter,
the report shall specify the work and cost necessary to structurally alter the
building to conform to such standards. The Building Official shall establish a
basic outline for the format of the report.
2. The owner of a building within the scope of this chapter shall comply with the
requirements set forth above by submitting the analysis report to the Building
Official for review and acceptance within 18 months of the service of an order.
3. The owner of a building within the scope of this chapter shall structurally alter
the building to conform to Level A Strengthening when roof covering is replaced
or overlaid. For buildings with multiple roof levels, strengthening may be limited
to the building area directly below the roof area to be covered with new roof
covering.
EXCEPTION: For emergency repairs which include the installation of
temporary roof covering,Level A strengthening may be deferred for a
period of 18 months with approval of the building official and execution
of an agreement by the building owner to complete Level A strengthening
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by a date specified.
4. The owner of a building within the scope of this chapter shall structurally alter
the building to conform to Level B Strengthening when at least one of the
following occurs:
4.1. 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 Section 304.2 of the Uniform Administrative 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.
4.2. 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
3405 of the Building Code, buildings containing more than one
occupancy classification need not be strengthened if the total floor
area for changes in use, cumulative from March 4, 1992, does not
exceed 50 percent of the floor area of the building.
2. Occupancy classification changes to Groups F,M, S and U
from an equivalent category as defined in the previous editions of
this code.
3. An occupancy classification change to a Group R,Division 1
Occupancy with not more than five dwelling units.
4. An occupancy classification change to a Group S Occupancy
used exclusively as a warehouse with no human habitation.
4.3. Roof covering is replaced or overlaid after January 1,2007.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Buildings in compliance with Level A
Strengthening prior to January 1, 2007.
2. For emergency repairs which include the installation of
temporary roof covering,Level B strengthening may be deferred
for a period of 18 months with approval of the building official and
execution of an agreement by the building owner to complete
Level B strengthening by a date specified.
Notwithstanding the above provisions of Section Al 15.1.4, the owner of a
building within the scope of this chapter shall structurally alter the building to
conform to Level B Strengthening by January 1, 2017.
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A115.2 Service of Notice and Order
Al 15.2.1 General. 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.
A115.2.2 Notice. The Building Official shall,within 30 days of the effective
date of this chapter or determination that a building is of unreinforced masonry
construction issue a notice as provided in this section to the owner of a building
within the scope of this chapter.
A115.2.3 Order. The Building Official shall issue an order as provided in this
section to the owner of each building within the scope of this Chapter.
A1153 Content of Notice and Order
A1153.1 General. The notice or order shall be accompanied by a copy of
Section A115.1,which sets forth the owner's responsibilities.
A1153.2 Notice. 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.
Al 15.3.3 Order. The order shall direct the owner to obtain and submit to the
Building Official the structural analysis required by this chapter and/or cause the
building to be structurally altered to conform to the provisions of this chapter, or
cause the building to be demolished.
A115.4 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 Section 204 of the Uniform Administrative
Code. Such appeal shall be filed with the Board within 60 days from the service
date of the order described in Section Al 15.3. Appeals or requests for
modifications from any other determinations, orders or actions by the Building
Official pursuant to the chapter shall be made in accordance with the procedures
established in Sections 105, 106 and 204 of the Uniform Administrative Code.
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.
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
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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.
At the request of an owner of a building subject to the provisions of this chapter,
the building official shall file a certificate stating the level compliance with the
various requirements of Section A115.
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 Section 203
of the Uniform Administrative 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 San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. The City may also pursue
alternative civil remedies as set forth in Section 1.12.090 of the Municipal
Code.
A115.7 Program Monitoring and Annual Report. During January of each
year,the Building Official shall submit a report to the City Council outlining the
progress to date concerning reduction of the hazards presented by the unreinforced
masonry building inventory for the City. The report shall include:
1. The number of unreinforced masonry buildings strengthened,
demolished, or otherwise eliminated from the inventory;
2. The number of unreinforced masonry buildings remaining on the
inventory, including the status of orders issued pursuant to this Chapter
that are not resolved.
The annual report at five-year intervals,beginning in the year 2002,shall include the
degree of accomplishment of the following goals, as well as recommendations for
modification of this chapter if necessary:
1. By the year 2002, approximately 50%of all URM buildings will
comply with Level A or Level B Strengthening.
2. By the year 2007, approximately 95%of all URM buildings will
comply with Level A or Level B Strengthening.
3. By the year 2012, approximately 60%of all URM buildings will
comply with Level B Strengthening.
4. By the year 2017, all identified URM buildings subject to this chapter
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will comply with Level B Strengthening.
For determining compliance with the above goals, demolition of a URM building
shall be considered the same as Level B Strengthening. The percentage calculation
shall be based on the total inventory of confirmed URM buildings as of January 1,
1990(126 buildings) or as modified at a later due to additional findings.
SECTION 15.04.060 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Unless specific provisions of Sections 103.2 through 109 are amended by a State agency
and required to be enforced by the local agency, Chapters 1,2, and 3 of the Uniform
Administrative Code, as adopted and amended, shall supersede Sections 103.2 through
117. Delete Table 1-A.
SECTION 15.04.070 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
A. Unless specific provisions of Chapter 1 are amended by a State agency and
required to be enforced by the local agency, Chapters 1,2,and 3 of the Uniform
Administrative Code, as adopted and amended, shall supersede Chapter 1.
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 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 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA 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 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.
Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in bathrooms
SECTION 15.04.090 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
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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 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 15.08 FIRE PREVENTION CODE
SECTION 15.08.010 AUTHORITY RAVING JURISDICTION DEFINED
Where the word"jurisdiction" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall mean the City
of San Luis Obispo.
SECTION 15.08.020 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
A. Delete Section 1.2 of Appendix I-A and Section 3 of Appendix I-B.
B. Add Section 105.9 to read as follows:
105.9 Permit Fees. Fees for Fire Department permits shall be established by
resolution of the City Council.
C. Amend Section 209 HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA to read as follows:
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA is land which is covered with grass, grain brush or
forest,whether privately or publicly owned,which is so situated or is of such
inaccessible location that a fire originating upon such land would present an
abnormally difficult job of suppression or would result in great and unusual
damage through fire or resulting erosion. For the purpose of this code, all areas
within the wildland/urban interface areas of the City of San Luis Obispo shall be
subject to the provisions set forth in this code for hazardous fire areas.
D. Amend Section 902.2.1 to read as follows:
902.2.1 Required Access. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided in
accordance with Sections 901 and 902.2 for every facility,building or portion of a
building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction when any
portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the
building is located more than 150 feet(45 720mm) from fire apparatus access as
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measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. See
also Section 902.3 for personnel access to buildings.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. When buildings are completely protected with an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system,this distance may be increased
to 300 feet(91 440mm).
2. When access roadways cannot be installed due to topography,
waterways,nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions,the chief is
authorized to require additional fire protection as specified in Section
1001.9.
3. When there are not more than two Group R,Division 3 or Group U
Occupancies,the requirements of Sections 902.2.1 and 902.2.2 may be
modified,provided, in the opinion of the chief, fire-fighting or rescue
operations would not be impaired.
More than one fire apparatus road may be required when it is determined by the
chief that access by a single road may be impaired by vehicle congestion,
condition of terrain,climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access.
For high-piled combustible storage, see Section 8102.6.1.
For required access during construction, alteration or demolition of a building, see
Section 8704.2.
E. Add Section 902.2.4.3 to read as follows:
902.2.4.3 Authority to Remove Obstruction. The chief 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
California Fire Code. The owner of any item so removed shall be responsible for
all towing, storage and other charges incurred.
F. Add Section 902.3.4 to read as follows:
9023.4 Fire department access to equipment.Rooms or areas containing
controls for air-conditioning systems, automatic fire-extinguishing systems, or
other detection, suppression or control elements shall be identified for use by the
fire department.
G. Amend Section 903.2 to read as follows:
903.2 Required Water Supply for Fire Protection. An approved water supply
capable of supplying the required fire-flow for fire protection shall be provided to
all premises upon which facilities,buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter
constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. When any portion of the
facility or building protected is in excess of 150 feet(45 720 mm) from a water
supply on a public street, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of
the facility or building,on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the
required fire-flow shall be provided when required by the chief. See Section
903.4.
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EXCEPTION: Where the building is protected by an approved fire-
sprinkler system throughout,the distance may be increased to 300 feet.
H. Amend Section 903.3 to read as follows:
903.3 Type of water supply. Water supply is allowed to 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. In
setting the requirements for fire-flow, the chief may be guided by Appendix III-A.
I. Amend Section 1001.9 to read as follows:
1001.9 Special hazards. In occupancies of an especially hazardous nature or
where special hazards exist in addition to the normal hazard of the occupancy, or
where access for fire apparatus is unduly difficult, or the location is beyond the
four-minute response time of the fire department,the chief is authorized to require
additional safeguards consisting of additional fire-appliance units, more than one
type of appliance,or special systems suitable for the protection of the hazard
involved. Such devices or appliances can consist of,but are not limited to,
automatic fire-alarm systems, automatic sprinkler or water-spray systems,
standpipe and hose, fixed or portable fire extinguishers, suitable fire blankets,
breathing apparatus,manual or automatic covers, or carbon dioxide, foam,
halogenated and dry chemical or other special fire extinguishing systems. Where
such systems are provided,they shall be designed and installed in accordance with
the applicable Uniform Fire Code Standards. See Article 90 and Section 101.3.
J. Amend Section 1002.1 to read as follows:
1002.1 General. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in occupancies and
locations as set forth in this code and as required by the chief. Portable fire
extinguishers shall be in accordance with UFC Standard No. 10-1. The minimum
fire extinguisher requirement shall be the installation of one approved 2-A:10-B:C
fire extinguisher, as rated by Underwriters Laboratories, for every 3,000 square
feet of floor area or 75 feet of floor travel,whichever provides for the least
distance of travel to the extinguisher location.
K. Delete Sections 1003.2.1 through 1003.2.9 and add new Sections 1003.2.1
through 1003.2.3 to read as follows:
1003.2.1 General. An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed in
new buildings as set forth in Section 904.2.2 of the California Building Code as
amended by Section 15.04.020 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.
1003.2.2.1 Existing Buildings in Commercial Fire Zone. Existing buildings
located in the commercial fire zone shown in Figure 10-A that are served by a
water lateral dedicated for sprinkler service as of April 28, 1998 shall have an
approved automatic fire-sprinkler system installed and operational throughout by
January 1,2002. For all other existing buildings located in the commercial fire
zone that are provided with an underground fire sprinkler lateral, an automatic fire
sprinkler system shall be installed and operational within 24 months of the lateral
installation.
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EXCEPTION: Buildings of unreinforced masonry construction shall have
an automatic sprinkler system installed and operational by January 1,
2017.
FIGURE 10-A—COMIvIERML FIRE ZONE
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1003.2.2.2 Notification. Whenever the chief determines that a building is
subject to the minimum requirements of Section 1003.2.2.1,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 1003.2.2.1. 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
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and upon the person, if any, in real or apparent charge or control of the building.
1003.23 Sections 1003.2.4 through 1003.2.9 Not Used. Text continues with
Section 1003.2.10.
L. Amend Section 1003.3.1 to read as follows:
1003.3.1 Where required. All automatic sprinkler systems shall be supervised by
a central station listed by Underwriters Laboratories for receiving fire alarms.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Isolated specialty systems such as spray paint-booths.
2. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in Group R,Division 3
Occupancies.
M Amend Section 1006.1 to read as follows:
1006.1 Ventilating Hood and Duct Systems. A Type 1 ventilating hood and
duct system shall be provided in accordance with the Mechanical Code and
National Fire Protection Association Standard 96 for commercial-type food heat-
processing equipment that produces grease-laden vapors. Cooling facilities in
existing Group A,E, and R-Congregate Residence occupancies shall be
considered commercial-type food heat-processing equipment and shall be in
compliance with this Section when building alterations which require a building
permit occur.
N. Amend Section 1007.3.3.6.1 to read as follows:
1007.33.6.1 General. All fire alarm systems installed shall be supervised by a
central station service listed by Underwriters Laboratories for receiving fire
alarms. 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: Fire alarm systems installed in Group R, Division 3
Occupancies.
O. Amend Sections 1102.3.1 and 1102.3.2 to read as follows:
11023.1 General. No waste matter,combustible material or refuse shall be
burned in the open air within the city except for agricultural, ceremonial or similar
types of fires when authorized by the chief.
1102.3.2 Notification. Prior to commencement of open-burning,the fire
department shall be notified and a permit shall be obtained from the chief.
P. Delete Sections 1102.4.1 through 1102.4.5 and add new Section 1102.4.1 to read
as follows:
1102.4.1 General. Recreational fires shall be prohibited.
Q. Amend Section 5202.3.6 Item 6 to read as follows:
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6. Tanks containing Class I, II or III-A liquids inside a special enclosure shall
not exceed 2,000 gallons(7 571 L) individual or 6,000 gallons (22 712 L)
aggregate capacity.
R. Amend Section 7702.1 to read as follows:
7702.1 General. Explosive material shall not be stored within the jurisdictional
limits of city unless authorized by the chief and in accordance with Section 7702.
S. Amend Section 7802.3 to read as follows:
7802.3 Prohibition. The storage,use and handling of fireworks are prohibited.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Storage and handling of fireworks are allowed as
required for explosives in Article 77.
2. The use of fireworks for display is allowed as set forth in Section
7802.4 when authorized by the chief.
T. Amend Section 7902.2.2.1 to read as follows:
7902.2.2.1 Location where aboveground tanks are prohibited. Storage of
Class I and Class II liquids in aboveground tank outside of buildings is prohibited
unless approved by the chief and in conformance Appendix II-F.
U. Amend Section 8204.2 to read as follows:
8204.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. The installation of any
liquid petroleum gas tank over 500 gallons (1 893 L)water capacity is prohibited
unless approved by the chief.
V. Amend Section 1—Scope of Appendix II-A to read as follows:
SECTION 1 –SCOPE
The unrestricted use of grass-, grain-,brush- or forest-covered land in hazardous
fire areas is a potential menace to life and property from fire and resulting erosion.
Safeguards to prevent the occurrence of fires and to provide adequate fire
protection facilities to control the spread of fire which might be caused by
recreational,residential,commercial, industrial or other activities conducted in
hazardous fire areas shall be in accordance with Appendix II-A. Whenever the
term hazardous fire area is used in this appendix it shall mean the wildland/urban
interface areas of the city.
W. Amend Section 1—Scope of Appendix II-F to read as follows:
SECTION 1 –SCOPE
Storage and dispensing of motor fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles from
protected aboveground tanks located outside of buildings shall be in accordance
with Appendix II-F and shall not be offered for resale.
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X. Amend Section 4.3 of Appendix II-F to read as follows:
4.3 Size. Primary tanks shall not exceed a 12,000 gallon(45 425 L)individual or
24,000 gallon(90 850 L) aggregate capacity.
SECTION 2. If any provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the City of San Luis Obispo hereby declares that it would have
passed each and every remaining provision irrespective of such holding in order to accomplish
the intent of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. 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. 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 AND PASSED TO PRINT by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo at a meeting held on the day of 1999,on motion of
, seconded by , and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
MAYOR ALLEN SETTLE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
*««sses«s
APPROVED:
City Administrative Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Attachment 2
ELLUSTRATED TEXT CHANGES FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04 & 15.08 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
mod' cation fnrevious adopted amendment.
SECTION 15.02.010 ADOPTION OF CODES
Three(3) documents,three(3)each of which are on file in City offices, identified by the
Seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, and entitled, "Uniform Administrative Code",
"Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings", "Uniform Code for Building
Conservation", and"Uniform Building Code,Volume 3, all IM editions published by
the International Conference of Building Officials, and"Uniform Fire Code, Volume 2,
IM edition published by the International Fire Code Institute; and the CalifQmia
Building S=dards Code. California Code of Regulations. Title 24. comprising the 1998
editions of the California Buil ing Code(Yolumes 1 and 2). California Electrical Code,
California Mechanical Code.California Pl rmbing Code-Califonia EnergyCode-
California Historical Building Code. and the California Fire Code are hereby adoAted,
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 15.02.020 BUILDING OFFICIAL DESIGNATED
The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as the Building Official for the City of
San Luis Obispo.
SECTION 15.04 CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
SECTION 15.04.010 AMENDMENTS; UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
A. Amend Section 204 to read as follows:
204.1 Board of Appeals.
204.11 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. 5aid'Boai&
shall.al56 serve,asLthe Board of Appeals.ciieated by the TJnil'oim Code for; ¢y�
' batement oFDangerons Bwldrrigs,theliousmg Advrsory and'Appeals Boar
cLeLg�i LbXthe.Uniform:Iiousing_g*a.tthe Building Conservation Adv�=&
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AppealsBoard createdby:the Uniform Code-f6r3m1ding 9Conservahon;�and the
oard o ppe?ts created by the'Cahforii a FLre G .; The building official or
_ shall bean 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 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 o�ef
20412 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.
- �.... .�_ -.--
204: �'Appesl§�Board for•Disabl; iAccess
209 .1 General For the purpose of considering appeals,tothe standards - ,
�Contamed"inthe California Budding Standards Coderegarding acconup ons j
G
firths persons with'pbys cal i ti lrtiis there>s Hereby,established the Appeals
Board forDisabledAccess,consisting oftwo members who shall,be persons with
pfiysical disabilities as defined m,the California Buildmg'Code,and the Board of
Appeals,establishedby"Seb6on2041.1 ofthiscode Thebutiii�ng;o cral_shalibe`'
an,ex omciommember and'ifliA:ict as secretary of the board bUkshall have•`votei
npon'anymatter kqf1.1*e Board°
TheA'iWi-Board-for•Disabled;Access s>iall be appointed by the gov�ming body.
and shall:liold office'at its pleasure `The board shall adopt reasonable rules and',
egulations for conductingts�ndeshgattons and deliberations All decisions of
the board. shall be ieadereil'in W.M J
.� .
204.22 ;ResponsibfirtieiAnd Aathonty. The Appeals Board for..Disabled,
Access.shall:serye,as the",l1.ocal appeals board" specifiedLL n Section 19957:5 of.the�'
Califoima:Health Pd Safety'Code m appealsxelatmg to accommodations for thea
Oh meally handicapped. ,The authonty nf3he board shall.consist o£the ability
consider..app�ls filed relann8 Au requudents forhandi`capped access and to
authonze reasonable alteraatrves•to disabled acoeas req�ements imposed by the:•
Cabfornia Building.Standards Code
B. Amend Section 301.2.3, item 13 to read as follows:
13. Low-energy power,control and signal circuits of Class II and Class III as
defined in the Electrical Code.
CEPTION�Insta�llatzon�ormodificahon ofanvfud-`alarm:enummem
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C. Amend Sections 304.2 and 304.3 to read as follows:
304.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as
d estalilished;by..iesoluhoa<gf the City'Council.
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 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.
addition-to gradingP T=tfees5.separateperuts and fees shall'apply o0
w.
MCI tammglpvalls or other mayor drainage strictures' 1'heiE shall.be n_ o separate;
charge for standard terrace drauts~and smiilar.facilitres
304.3 Plan Review Fees. When submittal docpments 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 for l u_ildiiigs;-slructdies;'Orj
grading shall be as;
established by Tesoldtion'o -the City Coducr'1. :Separate..plan review`fees-shall
apply to petmrts.for retaining walls and.maJor dainage.structuresn'conjunction
with g-raging: For ezoavation aril fill on.the same,srte,the plan
review fee for'.,
gradmg:shaill`be based on vohune of excavation wliiclrever is 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 be shafgad M the—'a shems-in..
T"�maybe'cliarged:8t a:i to"thbhshed:b-resolution of the City`Gouncii.
Plan review fees for project revisions subairtted subsequent to the.issuuance-of a;
pemmrt;shall beat a rate established by.resoluhon:bf the.City Councrl.
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
dHeagh aestalilislied t yzesol tion ti theCouncrl. The a. - P yment of such
investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other
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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:
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
is�siea estalili"shed:by7esolution`of the City Council.
_r t
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 308.3 to read as follows:
3083.Utility Services. Allnew a ecl tnc,.telephoae,teevision;.and other?
communication-service connections, for all new,altered,or enlarged buildings
sliall beprovided by undergmundwumg.``Extension of electnc or;commiinicahon
... .
distnliution`lines#o serve suchrojectssFiall be underground wuinp V
EXCEPTIONS 1' b"dmg l aced utidenha or
6nservation/open space zone estabhshed by tht dun zcdc6!i g
iegulahons;provided that there are existing buildings Oil#11 ) operty that:
served_by overhead connectionluies.
........ . ........ .., ..
8-i PAIN PFA
R6placeinent pr
ielocation of electric service cumaient served by egg M=ead
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3:. Wliere:detecmined byT` thI'b. ilding offic al'toibe;imp
infeasible'anthm.tlie standards, practice's of the utthty of other
companies providing such services
Where the utility%or other.company's:distnlintign system sundergrounda the:'
:.
servrnce:lines shall terminate at a:comiechon point designatedby.fhe utility
compady, _Where the utilityor other company'sdistnbution is'overhead,:the'
service lines:shall'.t �w al)—le nscron�a.,pole designated by the Motility
G. Delete Tables 3-A, 3-13, 3-C, 3-D, 3-E, 3-F, 3-G and 3-H.
SECTION 15.04.020 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
A. Unless specific provisions of Sections 102 through 109 are amended by a State
agency and required to be enforced by the local agency, Chapters 1,2, and 3 of
the Uniform Administrative Code, as adopted and amended, shall supersede
Sections 102 through 109. Delete Appendix Chapters, 3-Division III, 10, 11, 12-
Division I, 13, 16-Division I, 19, 21,23, 30 and 34, Appendix Sections 1515,
3310.2 and 3310.3, and Appendix Tables A-33-A and A-33-B..
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 the C@hbr—hia'Bnil Code without local"i
amendments,it may be used in a building of Type. .__ ...., Ty _
_� IIOne-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
503.2).
3. Area separations (Section 504.6).
4. Dwelling Unit Separations(Section 310.2.2).
5. Shaft enclosures(Section 711).
6. Corridors(Sections 1004.3.4.3.1 and 1004.3.4.3.2).
7. Stair enclosures (Section 1005.3.3).
8. Exit passageways(Section 1005.3.4).
9. Type of construction separation(Section 601).
10.Boiler,central heating plant or hot-water supply boiler room
enclosures(Section 302.5).
11.
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C. Add Section 601.5.9 to read as follows:
60159. Commercial Ftre Zone:: Construction of interior.walls;floors,ceilings,
and�artitions as apart of additions or alterations to any existing building--of
structure.located within the commercial fire zone shown inTigure:6-A shall be'
constructed with 5/8"Type"X" gyp.sumwallboard or its equivalentregardless'of.
all otherlesse'r LxgiLrequirements to^the contrary 4 Y
EXCEPTION B ldmgsttotectedytlmoughout byyan approved automatic
pTG[:TitE'6=A:-:;COMIVIERCIAI�.FIItE ZONE
COAMERC 111-ME '
art' ••( • • .(, '``
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D. Amend Section 705 by addition of a paragraph to read as follows:
Awnings shall have noncombustible frames but may have approved combustible,
dame-retardant coverings. Awnings shall be either fixed,retractable, folding or
collapsible. Awnings in any configuration shall not obstruct the use of a required
means of egress.
MI E ON .(1 ..Division 3_Qcappncies=not.exceeding I-we:�J
__.
stories`ia lieiglt
E. Amend Section 709.4.1 by addition of item 6 to the Exception to read as follows:
ti:'The buil+chn i8 protected throughout by.aa'ap�roved automatic fire
sprmkl. er_system'
F. Delete Sections 904.2.2 through 904.2.8 Add new Sections 904.2.2 and 904.2.3
to read as follows:
904.2.2 A71 Occapancies : An sutomatic;fire sprinkler system ;bdi
Tliroughout>zew.biuldings
EXCEPTION: K(AuM dings containing
K,Si-, and U occupancies wheret6or areaisnot-more than 1U001
s,.quare feefV.2 9 mz),Ja essldcaWmilthe commerchd-lit::zone
shownm;Fig�ue Cr-A:
duigs:coataiiung GroupkR;,Division 3.occupancies tliat are
not.considered to be a`sepuate dIlingJuirita
2:-Thngliout:an;existmg:linildnig whenever alterahonsl or�additions'
result maincreas
n e of mole than;i000 square feet(929 m?)of floor area;;
including mezzanines flr additional stones,:or whenever the cost of i
alterations to as existmg.buildmg.havuig afloor area of more than-1000
square feett(92 9m�i percent of the replacement.cost of the
buildm :as determined b :,the buildin offs
g _: y g ,'c--w 'M cost of alteration and,
y
I,z
increase in floor area shall include-all corresponding datatrom permits
issued RVthe building for the previous five`years:
EX�CEP3;'IUN Group I�_Division:3 and�Groiip Uoccupancies:�
3: In additions to existing buildiags egmPeed Wian automatic fire.
sprinkler:system
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4'hraughont an`eiustm&. ..gw> ere dere ss an occupancy
classification chaage for floor area,exceeding 1000 squarefeet(92;9m�
fi`I►e exception to'Section 3405°shall-not el mate:theiequr<ement for=an"
automatic.fire.'�spanklerr:.,sYstem:
EXCEPTIONS i -X Group LJ occnpancy.,chang o a Gioup:R '
Division 3'occupancy,provided#lie building was.constructed,
before Jaly::T,:1990 and#here is-o.increase ni floor.'areal
2. .066upancy lassificahoa changes to Gniu�ps F .M,S
from an eq.p!v lent category as defined-m previous:edrtions+of taus:
code:
.2 9, 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 In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled.
4 7. In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in the Fire
Code.
-5-. VaFea0eat all buildings%4th-A PAR;:levelvmh an eseepaM lead ef 30
er-more that i sr I As A-M-Pedd-5-5 -feet(16 76 4 Fam) er-mer-e abeve the lowest level
.
FoTthe pu*ose of reginsng the o t uratic fire spinlcler systems specified�n this`
chapter;:the
Rook area within the surroandmg extenor walls" shall:be considered as
onwalls asset
one building._Area sepata.4 _" 'forth in`this code,shall not be vsedMm r
i:aiculating.allowable flooi area for fire�spmnkleri-e�uirements.`
.
T
04 23.::Sections 904 2.4:throngh 904.2 8 Not Used. Text continues with
PO4,23---
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t : I., ..:. ... .�.. J.....�m.
gect 99oi.9.
G. Amend Section 1503 by adding a paragraph to read as follows:
--T- .-- - ---
Wood shake or wood shingle roof eoverinps shall.not be installeddon any.buiiding
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EXCEPTION :Roof co eing fur an addition to an ex tstm tiuildm
wlierethe:new roof area�s.'.less than 50 percent of.the existmaTm-area
maybean.approved Class B pressure-treatedwood shake::or shingle.
system. Detenaination ofthe 50 percent-area.izm_i_=lon shall,be..
cumulative with•each additionto the building: y
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 L7rainags systems necessary shall be adequate-to
prev w from entering-and:accumulating under the building
r�rainage water:fran unprovements and land contour changes sballmot drain onto
or across.4acent properties except m recorded:dramage easements..or natural;
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 11 and shall extend below
the frost line. Footings of concrete and masonry shall 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-C unless another depth is recommended by a foundation investigation.
Isolatedfootings.arid-:p ms,:exteriorof,peeimeter..foundation; shall.,]iave a,
minimum depth.of?4 inc`lies(6OO nim)below the lowest adjacent natural:
undisturbed grade
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. See Section 3302 for subsoil preparation.
J. Amend Section 1806.6 by addition of a paragraph to read as follows:
Aric> oi:bolts,tiedowa anchor's,—foundation straps,.etc,-shall be in place;held by
templates or wire..ttes,prior to poiinng concrete foundations,stenwalls:or slabs:
K. Amend 18-I-C to read as follows:
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TABLE NO.18.40 FOUNDATIONS FOR STUD BEARING WALLS—MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS'°3 4
NUMBER OF THICKNESS OF WIDTH OF THICKNESS OF DEPTH BELOW GRADE
FLOORS FOUNDATION FOOTING FOOTING (inches)
SUPPORTED WALL (inches) (Inches) PERIMETER INTERIOR
BY THE F_O_O_ riNG_ FOOTING
FOUNDATION
1 6 12 6 42-21 12
2 8 15 8 4.8 24 18
3 10 18 8 24 b0 24
'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.
3Interior stud bearing walls may be supported by isolated footings. The footing width and length shall be twice
the width shown in thts table and the footings shall be spaced not more than 6 feet(1829 mm)on center.
41n Seismic Zone 4.continuous footings shall be provided with a minimum of one No.4 bar top and bottom.
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.
L. Delete Section 1900.4.4. Add new Section 1900.4.4 through 1900.4.4.6 to read as
follows:
1900:4.4 Slab-.Constrdctbon:.;The:minimum`constructwnrof coucrete.floorslabs;
supporte47 directly on the'.ground shallxbe..as ecified m difs section:
1900.4A.1 Minimum Tliic7cness4�. The•>ninim>m tluclmess of concrete floor;
slabs-supported-dire*i a the ground shall be notIess than4 inches(101:6 mm
1900:4.4.2 Minimum
Reinfo c glvlimmlun dnforciiig or slabs on grade;,
shallbeN.o 3`bars at 24 inches(669A..mm)on-centereach way.,supported n'r
chaos or blocks spaced 24 niche's(609;6 mm)on center each way:r Slab
reinforcement shall extend. to vMhin 2 inches(50'8_mm of the eldeflor edge;of;
'slabs:
Bb-6.4.-4-j'-' Slab to Foundation Connection. Tie bar reiaforcmg between slabs
On.grade iind.fn 'stem walls shallbe No 3'bazs at.24 niches(609.6 mm).
on.center;.placed in foundatton walls and tient at_least 24 inchea(609 6 mm)�into
the slabs,andytied_ o th&`Slab remfo g
EXCEPTION:_Floating=_slab 7s fieri ly.an,ehgiaeeredesign
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1900AAA oapor Barrer. Concrete floor shibs shall be:underlaur with:a.
minimum of 4 inches(1U16mun)'.of clean'graniilarmat erial with a sortable'
moisture barrier;located iathe center of the_# i' -gisnular layer:
1900.4A5 Moisd�reaContent._Moisture.contentforexpansivesoilsshallbe.f
percent ofophmum to a depthof4 inches(609Gmm)below slab bottoms and
. .
shallbe,ml3intained until slabs are':poured: Soils ander slabs shall ire tested
; .
moiswm.content and.slabs.sbglbepoured.wrthin.24,hours of obtaining the
equued,moisture.dbntent:�Sort densrty ma.y be 85 percent_aft.*emoistenmg far
alLscas with an expansion index greater than 50 .The area under_faised,floors
need not:be- remoistened 4
1900:4:4.6- PenetratWR's� Openings m slabs 641.grade for bathtub piping-and!
traps:planters ar other lar.uses shall be sealed wrth concrete:n6t I than':2
inches;(50:8 mnmm)in=thclm'ess:^ �._,..__.._..A. ._..:.�.
EXCEPTION ..P1.astieb boxes:may be iisedin;lieu of concrete:if
properly sealed around:all mages-,,.and p e. enetrat ons;
M. Amend Section 3102.7.2 to read as follows:
3102.7.2 Support. All designs shall be shown on approved plans and
specifications. Masonry fireplaces shall be supported on foundations designed as
specified in Chapters 16, 18, and 21.
When an approved design is not provided, foundations for masonry and concrete
fireplaces shall not be less than 12 inches(305 mm)thick, extend not less than 6
inches (152 mm)outside the fireplace wall and project below the natural ground
surface in accordance with the depth of foundations set forth in Table 18-I-C.
Mmimahn.remfoi�.formasonryfireplace foundations sliall be No *bars'
spaced 12 inches'(304 8mm)on center:each way-placed 3 inches(76.2 mm)from
1.7
bottom o€footing `Verticail reinforcement for chmineys shoo hook under the
foundationTein%rcemeaf x ..
N. 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
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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 404 309:of this eede the Uniform
AA_dministratitve Code. The building official may issue a certificate of occupancy
pursuant to the intent of the above exception without certifying that that building
complies with all provisions of this code.
O. Add Appendix Chapter 1 to read as follows:
Appendix C>.apterl.
DEMO_I TITON',AND-MOVffa�
IUF.BUILDINGS
SECTTON710=PURPOSE
Tlie;purpose ofthis appendix ds. establish mmtmum standards and:proced
for the:demolition and relbcation.(moyiag)of buildings and structures to
safeguard We,:property,;healt � ipubha we7�re:.:Tt�s also intended to:ensure;
that moved buildings are,structuraliy sound,sanitary,habitable,and that they will::
Harmonize with sxistmglddvqmeat in.ttie areato wiuch;theyeare to be!ioved
96CTTON11-f SCOPE
Thus appendixsets forth;rules d:iegglations:to.contm demolihoa;and relocation
operations,establishes t ge -ad istiative,procedure-s forzeview of an:a-licahon�:
to dem- or move a'buildmgroYdesfor.the lsstianee of.germits:
SECTTON:112
Any person aggr.ie, by a decision made,under a terms;oi this chapter ay;
appeal such decision.:-For.matteis concernuig-di technical provisions of this:.
code,such appeal shall be:subject:to the provisrons oftlle`,UntformAdmniistrative.
Code; for all other matters,the 'appal provisions of Chapter 1.20:of the-MuftimvaL
ICode.shall apply:
SECTION:I13 DEFINITIONS
For the pniposes'of this append,_oertam,terms,wordsd.thea,denvaties shall;
be.definedas specifiedq ithis section: L
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tmCeansthe:Ahr
tuRew Commssion a� lbythec77
CoungiL
CHC meansthe.(;tiltuial l....... Committee aomted by the City Council:
Demolition-meadis;the complete.or partial removal of a structure:
Fuandatign3aeaas the stiucmre,usually of concrete;resting on or m the.graun�,
includingtheYooting,on 6h al#I ng;is:erected;
lFoundation waII�means;the walls of concrete or masomywluch_sapport a
liuildiug:
ImAilktory ofHistoncal Resonrces rs the,Master LrsVd 111stone Resources au -
[hel fisting of ContrnbutiagProerties thiji Hrstorncal:Preservation Districts;
provedby the C'... '
'cipal-Codemeans;the.San:,Iluis Obispo:lVtunicipal_Code:
1?otprtt AM1 tone°Resource"M' 'a. Lild;n` w 'i h m meet:thhe Criteria for,
__.� _ _
Tistonc Lictmj_ foL�nd to the G�ofSan I:ui: Obtsiro Hwpijc Pre_servatron6
p11DQ/RAt but w1Lch Na_a not beeneva gat or-r seed as ari 1Lctoric resoL*rte.
Slab means a flat_piece of.ruaterial;usually of concrete,.placed on ground for
use.as.atiwldmg:floor,patio,driveway;walk„ball court and/or-_suiular'uses
Strachm means any hunmaa made site feature,in_cludmg;srgns,Valls;fences;;
buildings,—Monuments,onsfinflarfeaturesi —
SubsVuctnm*eansihe foundation oEa'liurldu g or structure izicluding the piers,,
and piles:
SECTION 11:4—:PERMTrREQDIItEMENTS
1141 Peimit Regwr The demolttzoa or relocation(moviiip�of Any,
or structure•sball.riot commence tmtrl a permrtbM been issued by_.the buildings
official-ia aecordaaee w.ii i the provisions_ofthrs;chapter:aad tlse ITnrform;
Administrative Code:
_ .,CEPTiQN; Temporary;construction offices
: .g t to move a b— diff V roe a building pert when the biulding isa
r .. _, i
elocated within tiie 161ts of the city A permit to move a building shall lie a•
= -
demolitionpermrt whetithe building>s relocated:to a srte-outsrde:.offth6.'h rts Af'
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5143:_,_�Movmg and°Relocatton:�of:Bn�ldings
134`2.7Inspection of buildings tq be moved. All bu�ldmgs to he moved into or;
�yithmthe city shall be inspected by the builduig cjfficiaLto.detennine compliance;
R+th..thLs.cads and:suit liility for�mbviag pnore�txssnance -:�� --
114ZZ -Transpoitatton and building permits-required For moving projects,`
A hnaspotahon peimrt shall benbtained from the public works director
'subsequent to issuance of a movmgpennit Building,plumbing, electncal and:
mechamcal peariits!shall be r u�red for all work necessary for the placement of aF
moved or-selocatedbuildinn�_ - �
1'14 Procedure,#or PerjnftA capon Proces`smg I]gon receipt of a permit;
pphcahon to demolish or-move a'building Or:s
the btulding`official shall,;
C
pnor to P. issoance,,process the phcahon.si blectto the following:
l .'Demolit<on of H�ctorical Resource For any structurelocated on a
Prbperty listed onthe Inventory ofH�stoncat Besflurc� h,te building
fficial shallzefer°the apphcatton`to,demoush thestrncture to the Ctiilt�ual
.,
H.entage Committee(CHC)forplacement:an its next open'agenda The;
CHC shall review anrocess the;4apphcatan as.follows:
. ..� T—,-� -, _ �...- —..------�
,If the CIC deteiminesl';that the:structure to be demolished'has:
no historical,arclutectural,or aesthetic significance to the;
cozriniumty,it,shalLreferthe matter back to the.buil`moffici.91
with direction to sue the AcinOtiont'
2 If the CHC dete nes that the structs to be.demolistiedhas'
historic,aiclutect�al orr aesthettc significance to the comm�mtty,iii:
shall direct the appReantto;submtt.plansfor Arclutectmal Review
Commission(ARC)review pursuant to Sectton�114 4 of this
�liapter and Secttori248 ofthe lViumcipal Code' The owner shall
secure the builduig'.to prevent further degradation;if necessary
the,satisfaction o'fthe buildin official:
S �
2 Memohtion of-StructurWNotDesignated;H�storical. .For any_
stnicture.constructed 30eyears or more prior to the;date'of application fora;
emohtion permit and not"located:on a property listed on'the Inventory of;
Historical.l2esources,the Building officuil.shall,`as'a`conditton ofpermit
issuance,require flint the applicant provide the"follovv�g
tl."`Evidence;that for apenod ofM.0 less.tban 90 days(roam date oft
penait application;,the bu11d1IIg was advertised m A-1664 _
newspaper on atleast three separate occesionsnot less thaaI
Nays apat ;as available,�siry interested:person;be.moved,and
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2 PhotograpYuc dgcumentation ofthe struchue tn;a ordance with'.
criteria estab7ishedbythe comma iun developmentdirectoranduthe::
CHC-
�XCEPTIQNS: 1 yA�bi�nldmg or; det m n-x—ed liy:
Phe bin'lding;ofcial tote a dangerous building as,defined,
i1iihe Unifoit me6 for the.-.Abatement of-Dangerous,
Buildings which-posesvil ydpinent senousthreat:.to the
health,safety or welfare of community-=( ents or-peep e
iiving or worlQng�On`ornearl a site;and fog which;
ik
photogiuc dociunentatoa acceptable to:the community
development'du�ctor:has:beensubmittedr
..ua..mS._ v:avlti5:�... wW.v'11aLJL4.�eJ.s'M.alu�.u.du:_uL�J
2 ""Accessory buildings 3Ad smn'lara
strugtmes utile§s d'etennmed
or aotenhall lustonc
... -:
resource bv:.the cgmmumjy,developmenfditector
on ret of thepetant:apphcation,the`d g official shdilnottfy the
hauman of the CHCW.the°propose demoliton pro�ec
Movmgto New ite.,gFor any structure coashucted SQyems o e'�'
poor to ttiedate ofapphcation fora pemnt to move a structured a;nevv
site,the building official aha11 directthe apphc�t to submit an application
or ARCzeview pursuant t6 Section 114.4;of flus.chapter and Section 248
of fheMunicik Code
)EXCEPTION. Accessory butldings,sheds, garages and smulav
buildings,Winless determLned to be a potential lLctoric resourcebv
the`commuutvidevelonment director; Y
114AApproval Proce"i;for Demolition or Moving f Stmdiires on Histone
Properties?
11.4 4,1 General ARC review shall be required for the demotion or moymg�of;
&Aructure:when determined necessary by Becton 114 3 , flits chapter T'he,
apphcation.for ARC review shall include arclutecttiral plaps,--mclutiag p'7ans fora;.
replacement structure_or structures'in the case of demolition. Tlie apphcahon,
architectural plans and any applicable CIC t$commend'ation shaIlbe reviewed':
and acted-an bythe ARC;
114 4.2 Eindiings;Required. Tissueepuildinoh ; gffcalshnt the ermit';
unless the`ARC determines that:'
::For deinolitonof a shucture,the proposed replaceunentstructiues;a :
iu more,compatible withneighbormg development than ilia exi"stii
-
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T+-
stnictme„consisfent with;ARC-gu ilehnes;` and5either the condition,of thee-
ctureposes a threat to 7 the health,safety or welfare of the°ropWX mty:;
l
residents or people hying or working on or near:the site,or:71.1the apphcaatt
has submitted written documentation that it5s
�.. 4 . financiallymfeasi'the�;
rehabilitatethe structure orpmeserve the.lustone..nature of the site;
For relocation or moving of a.structure;the structure:to,be,movedTwill
becompati'ble with the new site-and other;limldiugs m the�neighborhood.
1145 ..........ePrior,to issuance ofa permit tp demolish or move a bwldmg.
or:structure,the apphcant:shalllprovidettie city with a guarantee.a suchfonn and..:
amount as�may be•deemed necessary by the building official toassure co>00116tion'
a demolition or moving,removal.of all debris,cleanup of the site;repair ofi
damage to pubhc improvements,erection ofbamcadev.771
when�equired and filbmg
ol'.depression below macd&:&' de The;,amo�t bf#he guaranteeefor deinohtion,
62BUrnot less tfian one thonsand.dollarsor twenty percent oftl a value of thele
emolitioa contract pncewhichever is greater The amounvdf'the,guaran`tee for„
movmg^a..bmldmg nr stnieture shall be twenty percent of the total value;of all
Wo to be accomplished Tand associated with moving of the builduig;but aot'less;
than five"thousand dollars: WorleTequned to comply with this section>nay be'
egmpleted by the°city a$er'the time hmits.stated havetexpired ands shall be paid;
�rom.the.deposit. The deposit shall not lie released until such work is ccSiapleted,
EXCEPTIONS: '1 No guarantee will be:required when the demohtion7
pe=wit as Tissued at the saine�tme,as a buildmg permit fora redevelopment
P?ol L
2 . hen the structure to lie moved is to be relocated outside the,hmits of
the city, the amount ofthe'guarantee may lie ducedwhen approved by
the building official,but in no case shall be less than onethousand dollars:
114 6 Indemnity. Every person;filmorcorpoiaU to whompermission has
been granted under the teiais of this chapter and othdr ordinances'to utthze public`:
, . ,
Property for the demolition or movmg of nay building or structure'shall at,all
thuds assuhk rest onsibility fur p' damage to pnlihc Property= Such pe>m ss on
shall be fikhei conditioned that any,Person, film:or corporation-shall :as;a,;
p
consideration for the use of pabhc property, at alYtmies release,holdliaiailess'and
y C
indemnity the cid and all:o its,agents and employees�from any,and all response=
•. kv:
billty,liability,loss or damage resulting to any'peisons or propert}+caused by or
iheidentid to lhe demohtion or moving work. Writteo mdemmficationPm'a form
acceptable to the airy attorney shall be provided:
114c7,Damage fo Eulilic Plcopeity As a condition of o``"lstaininga pert to:',
demohsh'•ormove any building or-structure,the.permitteeshall -"
assume liability,,
for auy damage toy piib`hc�roperty;occasi4nedbysuch nnoving,demohhon,ora
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removal operations Applicants for demolition peimits shall piovide mfoimahon
and plans ti. en requested for protection ITpublic property Informattan°and
plans shalTfie specific as to type ofprotection,stnictuial adequacy:and location.
Approval touse or occupy+pubuc property�shall be obtained before-pmceedmg
witlim.demolitim"ovoi u
114 8 Ino '�m-ermrtece of a permit to de>noLsh mor ove any
bpiLLng. pR app shall deposrt�with the building o.:fficiab a
certrficate:.of habi7ityinsu auce Hartung the city as an aiidittonal;irisR.tued party on;
the aace policy ;Such insurance shall°be valid at all.times'ilMIA99,1M,dei iohhon'
ormoving;operatidns� verage shall be�n as amount of at
least five lumdreOthousanil dollarsper,oceunience for mjunes,,mchidmg
accidentil`death to any onepersou and subject to,the same Lmrt for each
additional,persox m inn amount;at;least one mringn dollars.on account of ifiy ne
accident.-and:pirpe t damage n- n amowt at least five kindred"thousand
dollars'
EXCEPTION Demolition of a wood fisme bur7dmg not:greazer than;
two stones or twenty five.feet`rii Height,measured.to the top<df the
liigliest pogrt of th6Jmofi pnovided,the bufldmg is aot;less.than twenty feet
frgm public property Lnes'ar;if less than twentyfeet fiampublicp=operty`.i
lines,adequate protection is p .*dcdTI&pedestrians aad,pubhc. pty
to�the satisfaction„of the building`gffiai�a'1:
X14 9 'Disconaectmg Servlce Lines: riorto the issuance of a peimit toy
demo Lsh.orrelocate abnilding or structure;the permifiapplrcant shall conpl b
,.
the following to tlie`aatisfactron of:the building official:
d:_�Electrical Service. ,The power.to all,electric�service hnes�sliail-be shun,
off and.all sues'cut or;disconnected outside the property line Pnor.
to:the cutting of aueh imes,`ihe p operty
Or or agent:shall a_otrfy:
�. ..
ana obtaan the
Vita the electnc'service gency
�._,Othetr Service. All gas;ware;;,steam, sto' sq
rm,sanitary sewers,,and other:]
service tines shallbe shut=off and/or ab andone&4Lxegwred;bv the;public;�
works motor,utilities director,or;other agent:.
SECTION 115 ;:PUBLIC SAFETY REQiIIItEMENTS
115.1:General. The demohtron or moving of anj+..building mot,commence:
until the st ucturrs:mquneii for protection,ofpersons anti property areinplace.;:1
Such structursTiall
es confgrmsto the applicableprovrsions of Gtiapter 33;ofthis'
code Pnor to penut issuance;a schedule of operations shall be.submrttedto'the
>inildingofficial for,review_and.approval, and sliall;.set forth a sequence of work;
on the;building�tlie need to baaicade public streets;details of teavel to and from':
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fire stte'fopetforuroute ovng,eshmtd,cmpletson dte, and
any other sigaiificaatwo=k_wlnch inay requue.mspection or coordination with cit,.
fde�zents'
1152 d;Deb
Dust anris. ,Durmg.dem li n operations,:allmaterial removed_
shall be wetsufficiently or.otherwvise handled to control thet.incidental pto'.
removal: - �" �. _... -. •- ... dus
1A11 adj n streets;alleys:and jJ er-,p waysand places shall,be kept:free arid'
clear of:all rubbisli,refuse,and loose material resulting from the moving,
demolition or deniohtioa removalropetibons,.except as allowed.bytemnporary;
r . _
encroachment pemuts�appioved by the pubh' worlrs*du gtoi`
1T53': re Safely Dnn�ng Demolition'Fire�iratechon and exrt°safety�s7a_ll:be
a►atntairied as,reguued:bythe FneCode
SECTION 116 :REMOVAL:OF`MATEI2IALS
136.1`General,=All b}ulding bile and,debns�stiail be removed from the
demolition site town approved poiatof disposal'
116.2 :Foundations All foundations,concrete slabs and buildiii'substructures.
shall be,removed to the satisfaction ofAhe buildin op' fficial.
EXCEP 'ION foundations,concrete slabs on grade ancl-buildmg
substructures"mayremaia` fthe site is leficed to the satisfaction of;:.the.
building`offisial
11"6x3 Completion: Upoa complehon�of the=emoval'6f a building or structure;
by either demorition or moving,the gro hd&h B be leftzn a smooth condition lies_>.
of demolition debris:'_Holes in thdlgrouri basements or cellar shall be filled to
existing g=ads: x
EXCEPTION:.:The filling ofsuclr excavation may not lie requirad when::
a'buildmg p&mjthas,'been issued'l ira�new buildiiig on the siteand the:
construction thereofzs to start wtthtn sixty days after the completion of
demolition or moving opecations.aad the permittee provides a temporary:
A,..
>iamcade.protecting�thepexca tton on all sidestothe satisfactioaofthe,
bfiiding officiaL ~
P. Amend Appendix Section 421 by addition of Subsections 421.4 through 421.7 to read as
Mows:
4214 :Hydrostatic Uplift In areas ofliigh water table,as approved fiydrostahc
relief sj!stem ordevice sliaA bean"stalled
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Z1.S Access to e accessib
Fool Pools shall ble.by means of ladders or stepp
There shallbenotless than one such access for each 300 square feet(27A87 m2)of
pool areawally dtstnbuted amund the perimeter;~
421:6 Lighting:Pools si allbe_gwpped with.artiSci lighting adequate'to
illuminate all underwater-a-re- las'. ��•
421.7-Abandoned Pools.'A pool which falls into dtsuse;neglect;..or is a.iiazaTd.
oto health.and safety, shall be fillea,16 theesattsfaction of the building official
Before filling,holes shall>be madein the:bottom oftheliool to msiueproper,
-
*ainage: Abandoned pools determined to.be unsafe V -the building official shall
be abated in accor3ance with Se6tion303.of the:iTniform-Adm=inistrative Code
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 oras-determined by_the;City Eneer.
4:-._.__:.. ._.
..�.: =_-Wil._
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 at;'or: tecteii�to level at=east',
one-foot above the base flood elevation to 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.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Except for Group R Occupancies and app=
Py the City En eer any occupancy may have floors below the bass geed
such elevation pmvzded the,building or portions thereof are of flood=
resistant tructton to an:elevation of.ohe foot above the'base flood;
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elevatwn in accordance with Section 3107.4 and a registered professional:
engmeer or ardbitect certifies to;the City Engmee that said standards are_
2. Floors of buildings or structures which are used only for building
access,means of egress, foyers, storage, and parking garages may be
below the base flood elevation in accordance with Section 3107.3.
T. 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,a9d embankments, and work w thin
Aysy ; establishes administrative procedures for issuance of permits; and
provides for approval of plans and inspection of grading construction Thus
appendni recognizes the importance of the waterways ofthe city and the need to
regulate all clianges to these waterwayvtthat may'1162d.to increases.m emsion:or
clianges>in capes
Forthe enforcement provisons of this-flppendut for grading M new subdrvmons.
ander.the p tutview of the. Eeer,liudmgofficial'shall mean cztyenguneei!
The standards listed below for testing are guideline standards and as such are not
adopted as part of this code(see Sections 3503 and 3504).
1.1 ASTM D 1557, Moisture-density Relations of Soils and Soil
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
U. Amend Appendix Sections 3306.1 and 3306.2 and add Section 3306.3 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 grading
permit from the building official. g peanut shall be.required for:alLwork
:— — _.:
wtthm anywaterway,mcludmg,,butot.liauted:to,earthwork,construction of:
&ainage.devices.a erosion control devices,removal'of ve etation and;
..�
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. • . ..n..... � - ...nry..y�.• -r,w..v. v.. R...�_.^�R'^ Yn7••m,r R-v+.�
modificahons..ofb and the`bottom of.the waterway*loch may ui the natural`
icome bfeventslead to hhanges in flow characteristics:.;A grad ngpe tishall be;
iequnEd: r: Vo that will ci este a stockpile of any Earth mateiial, suibj ect to.;
the suu�ety bond iequ>Zed by Section 331',1.to guarantee restoration ofthe site to a'
. ..w ...
patural•or other, 5n;AcceDtabIe-,t&the building fo_ffic al;
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.
6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, or stockpiling of rock,
sand, gravel, aggregate, or clay where established and provided for by law,
provided such operations do not affect the lateral support or increase the
stresses in or pressures upon any adjacent or contiguous property.
7. Exploratory excavations under the direction of soil engineers or
engineering geologists.
8. An excavation which does.not:exceed.50 _$3
m.�cnbic: '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 in
43 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 m) on any one lot and does not obstruct a
drainage course.
--- roved b the Ci En
�0..Rouitiue stream bed:vegetahon conirol.app y .r ty �gtne�er:
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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.
----.----. - .=.
063-Early GmdIng.:A- � I"
gn gVerml issued imor.to lssuance or,
a:b@@!dMfiqr&_ _permit for the project unless:
.,t-e-lita etumor,subdivision,ortract map;usepe ftd�%ardhitedEiid
: �
review ed Val- similarauthoriiaii0n.bAs A been=
C9 or,
k�qacid
2.Related street and util i.�s hav&bedn 6lish6d ;and
....... . W7
�_.7A_ _s_�utybond. in abcoidance4'11-S lidej6ifte to�,
9124.-M �� Testorati�n-6fthe-site�.-to.-ijiihiral.(it..6the'r-,c6nditi6n*'cqe-,tibli
P.
to the:building
officrat:shoutd'th' project not
v.1.Of,mP ow
V. Amend Appendix Section 3307 to read as follows:
33011::General. 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.
3307.2 DftsVCdn1trdL'AU g'r4dedsurfaces l,shall:lie wetted;protected or contained;:i
insuchaiatintr Asjo OAyeftt dust-Or spIau o -.or.street
$ffJ'E
imergency'Grading. The-Nm&9 9. _ . . _- -a:uthorze-emer1enry
grading-bperations upon;anysite when necessary for' he,prbt6dton
of& - b
c
health,safety and welfare: Other.citX: epartments evin nS
y- -. tik 1'.' ' _e ,A�O_R.
_gg� y
nT_Ge.Ssar_YR.PT_t_ iWbid- J,
W. Amend Appendix Section 3308 by addition of the following definitions:
A%_rE_R_AGJ1FM99SLOPE'.shall m'e_anA_1e_'ratio,.expressed as a percentage, o€,
the-verfical-&ffwe&'C"*M.elevation:to,the.hofizonW,distance.be-twe'eirtwo..'t:)"o"m.-ts-.
on-the-Rqqmet f4e,.area,-wrffi.di6241�inC-e'P-D'on Jhd-two pdiMU'b6hg_i
..
I
e-stentially perpendicular to�tlii6o�'ur:s.betwddd-".:thet'Wo.pom IXfferent
portions ffany a -have diff6r6t:average cross
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WATERR'AY meffi a well.defined:natural:ormanmade cliannel;creek,
river,lake or Swale wlucli conveys sudace`water;storm runoff,another natural
draanapLe, ther:year rid nrinfettently
X. Amend Appendix Sections 3309.3 and 3309.4 to read as follows:
33093 Grading Designation. All grading shall be performed in accordance with
the approved plan. Grading in excess of&,QN 300 cubic yards 038228 m) shall
be
eR&eer-, ead-slime designated as "engineered grading." Grading involving
less than 5,999 500 cubic yards(38 2.28 m")or less not occurring on steep;
slopes`` cre es,lakeside_s,flood6fti s or oche 'environu_mentally sensitive areas
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.
3309.4 Cradling Plan. supporting data
consisting of a soils engineering report and engineering geology report. The plans
and spesifieefieBs shall be pmpamd and signed by an hem--se—d by-the
e#Tteial.
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 first 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.
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
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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:-Considerattoni`of ai ens:of lanaffi&WliOefaction potential;;and;
subsidence:potential noted in the se>smic safety:element of the general
Pte= -
9 Location and dimension of all trees bn�the stte=wlnch_are 3 inches(762j
him)in diameter of larger a the trunk;measured aro 5 feet(1'.37 m)above*
ground level 'Trees to bezemoved'and to remain shall be designated. A i
servation plan..sliall be snbrriiit�1.for all'trees to:remain.
—:--
0. Crass sections of the exishng'and gush contours indicating a:typical'.
section and a section depicting the most severe glades pivposed
1.1. A signed statement from the z.1i ant,mdicatuig where,if Witlii iift--i
city li>nits,-ezcess'matdn—roc lts,`'or rubble will be disposed ofd
Y. Amend Appendix Section 3309.8 and add Appendix Sections 3309.10 and
3309.11 to read as follows:
3309.8 Reguief :ngiaeered Gradingltegnirements
;—;FIwT-A And Axtfmt Re the 4A,A--Fk The pleas SM!give the is atien Af the we
N—MMA Af 4A W.AARef, aad ffiffle ef the Posen Whe PEepaFed the plan. Pas plea shall
3— Gen-0-FA-1 �ieifiity ef the proposed site.
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EMO
-1. 1—AS AE_A6 AM ef my buildiags or-s4ueotufes;AAAMA;Axed*is to las peFfeFffled;
The pleas and,specafic ations for engineered grading shalLbeprepaaed and signed:
by antndiyidual::licensedBlry therepare,,such plans or specif�atons
3.309.10 Sp"acral Grading Standards.'The topography of a site'propos .for
developrient siall remain substantially in its natural state: Ma
. ss recontouring�,
shallmotbe allowed In all tases,,the average cross slope 6fa site shall be
detained prior to anygrading operations or anprovat ofanY' mgP
Where a site does not slope umfomly,the building official or City'..engineer shall'
detemnne.average cross slope byproporhonal weightmg,of the cross slopespfr
umf roan sloping subareas -The'.percentage of the site,exclusive of building l
area,--to•remamrm4ts natural1state-(nb grading of anylgad:allowed) all bezi :
accordance with:TABI,E;A 33-AM1
X11 graded planes shallbeTonndedon M ed to blend with natural slopes The,
rounded-edoes shalll►ave-a)adiusequal�to one-baif the fieight of the cut oT fill'
s-.lope:
330911.Yohcies'and Standardsfoi Flood Plarn Mauagemeut. All grading'
sha"e inaccordance with the"Policies and Staniiards.forFlo6d-Plaini
Management" documents dated January 1; 1974 and June.'21, 1983, adopted by
Resolution#5-138(1983,;Senes),and such amendments thereto as may be'4dopted.;
by resolution:of the Council from,time'to.time Cuisent`copies of said Policies,.
and Standards iML betnamtkW6d on filen the offices of the City C1erk;:City
Engineerand:Cgm�uu ,bevel ment`Departme � licrecords'-�
Z.. 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 eliminate hazardous
conditions oror to restore a graded:sitefothe,original condition.
L_r�-_sle'.i....ri.M..
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.
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The ty C-71---.regiue thaf�bonds be posted to recover the•full costs of�ny.'
dainage.to public right of.way; irhich may'occur`1%ecauseof the'peculiai7natureoT
large scoge of the.project,?such IS, of fill or lieavy equipment on
local-sheets-not-_4_ esigned4 accommodate the traffic_:
AA. Amend Appendix Section 3316.1 to read as follows:
3316.1 Slopes. All disturbed surfaces resulting from grading operations shall be
prepared and maintained to control against erosion. This control may consist of
effective planting. Pao pmteefiea ef slopes shal installed as soon as
practicable and no.laterhari_30;,days 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.
AB. Add Appendix Section 3318.3 to read as follows:
_ 10; Approval for BuHdiug:Gons",Ed' n: :McIr to commencement of atiy
"•' ��.T
builduzg construction,ptAiiiht tti;a buEding permit'for the graded site,a
benchmark shag b"providedfo verify'that the buildin siteis graded ui`
conformancewrththe approved grading Plan. Nobi ldt" construction shall be
starts&until'the:Uuilding:officiai;or cit3r engmeer has"verified that•the rough
?Ta ng:crnfor tothe appmveilplan,,uicludmg ffiy Interim or permanent;
erosionbfitrol measures:deemed necessary;
AC. Add Appendix Table A-33-A1 as follows:
rT•A'BI�E-A=33=A1i
PercentAverage Percent of$$t o
I,Crdss-S1oPe ici awn.iIn Nit".. Static
25-
k6-^20 66p0
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:
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606.2 Earthquake Loads. Unreinforced masonry buildings may be-eked
from shall:-complywith seismic strengthening required elsewhere in this code if
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 ofjunreinforced inason%}+
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.
D. Amend Section A103 to add the following definitions:
LEVEL A STRENGTHENING'ofan unremforced masonry building is
compliance with:the provisions'of this chapter,limited,fo:the,removal o£o
bracing of parapets,installation,of anchor's between walls and roof; and.;
installation
of betaween walls and floors.'
LEVEI.B STRENGT>EiENING>ofanunreinforced Tia nrX uildmg.is'
pqTpliance-with all provisions of this chapter:
ROOF COVERING is.:anyroof-covering assembly allowed by JtheBuilding
Code.
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 Al 10,which is based on Chapter 16 of the 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 vi, that.
supe g gra 'ty dead'and live loads and nthze unremfoiced masonry walls'
as non-bearing.infill between frame members sbaU be.analyzed ba procedure
approved.by the building.official::.Qualified:hii tonc:structiires.may be analyzed,
a California B
Code ui�
diag Standards Code,Part8,Calc forma IiistoricalBuildmg
E. Amend Section A105 to add Section A105.4 to read as follows:
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A105.4 ;Peraiiti_Requirement Notw�fhstandmgranymterpretatlon of work
exemptfram a p"eimt as;pioavided in the Uniform Adainnistrative Gode,;a building.,
pelt shall be required dor the installation of a now-I coverm�g and ream ed_
strewthenmg�m�m M�ements!
E. Add new Appendix Section A115 entitled"Administrative Provisions" to read as
follows:
SEMON AI15 ADNIIREBU M.PROVISIONS
A115 C1 o lienee .'ruenieuts
1�Tbe,;ofter of each:buildu►g iivithm the scope of:this chapter shag,upbwservice,
o ar order;causeaa stiructu al analysis to be made of the building, y,,an enugineer
or architect licensed by the.state to;pract<ce as such Said analysis shall include;
the preparation of A,.report;detailing theanvestigation,evaluation,test data,'
CAnclusions,and:iecommeudations to establish coinphauce with ttiis chapter If
the buildiig does not comply vv�th seismiastandards establishedJn:this chapter;
the.report:shall specify the.work and,cost necessary th stnictivally'alter the t
b iildin to'-conform toTsuchi standar&- 'The Bwldm 0fficial'shall establisli a
. x 4 r 7. .__... _....�._k._c.,..
ba§ic�outlinefor'�eformat:oftfie�ort:
2: The owner of a building within the scope ofthis chapter shall comply anth the
requirements set forth above by,subnu g the analysis report to the'B
1
Off cial.for review and acceQtance.within18 months of 6e.seM-A-e'of an:order:
3 The owner of a bhildnig within the,scope o ut>us chapter shall stractutally alter
the building to conform to Level A Strengtheningwhen.roof coveringis'replaceclt
orbverlaid: For buildings:with multiple roof levels,stiengthemng'may be,limited"
lathe liudingarea directly below;the roof areatobe cgveredwith new roof:
co
co
EXCEPTION For emerge �paus"wliich uiolude the:installation of,
o=mofcovenne Leve1YA strengih maybe deferred fora,
Fenod of.1`S montbs unth�"�mnroval of the building official and execuhori!
of:an a ent b the building owner to:complete i evel'A strep"` spine
];}�_a date:y�ecified�
e owner ofa bu�lding7Wi hiathe scope of oris chapter shall structurall salter,
the,building to;conform tq Level B.Strengthemng;when atIeast one of thg
following,occurs:
value Af addition's,alterations,and/or maintenance repaus
abuildm eimi cumulative 199
from Maid '1992'
,.
requiring g p ,t; h 4,° 2,exceeds 50'
�ereplac inept co_'st of the liiril_ ��tablished'by�theBinldmg�•
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Official per Section 3042iof he UniformAdnvnittve,Code,wfiicli
77ufay mclude`a cethfied appraisal report Te cumulari�e value of
alterations anii maintenance repairs need not.-mchidexem'-Lg,Level_A
Stren�themng,Axnstallation ofmn2ut6--t, fire s�ifim system
EXCEPTION Buildings contaming more thea one t._ _t s ..i e
if:the fl00f drew of altered tenant spaces,cumulahve3m-in,M rch;4;
_. v - .
'1994,..406-mot exceed kpercent 4thelptal floor area dr#!q
builM4
4:2 he use of the bu�ldmg changes to a different:division of.the same
o u�a�ncy'grou ofto a d fferent oc,pane' rou�p,
EXCEPTIONS ' 1. Notwithstanding tleprovisions ofSection
51.6 the;Budding Cod'e,;iruAdings contaaiing more than one;'
occupancy olassiticatioa,needn0t be strengthenedifthe total floor
area far changeszn'use,eumulatrve from3Vlarah 4, 1991doesnot
exceed 50.:percent.rofthe filoor area'ofthe Iiuildmg
up_. cy,classificatiowchanges.tO:Cyroups�F,K--S,:andUl
2. jo, an
fro>ii an:_ uivalent category as defiaed m the pre�nous editions of
thi&code::
'�FY'Wuil41:ls
3 _An eco paacy classification,change to a Group:R,Invision 1 a
O--ppanoy.with not more than ve flwelling ainits
4=An p.classification change to:a Grou-p- -S'.Occup
used exclusivelyras:awarehouse with,no human li itation.
43Roof co"vermg is::Jreplaced Mov Iiii'llift6ili nuary 1.;2Q0,7'
EXCEPTIONS;m 1Buildings in,:compiiance wi-17 th_ .Level A i
Sthenmg prior,to Januaryj 2007.
2:-For emergencyrepaus winch include tlic installation of temporary roof)
covering,Level B strengttenmg may be defeq,lcted for a period of 1,8
months with approval of the binding official aaeN d;:executton of an'I
agreement by the:buildmg ownepto complete Level B strengthening by a
d�ate�p
R-OR-1 ithstanding,the abovp.:. sions of;Sectton K1 S"1..:4,the owner ofa
bmldutg:vs+ithm tti„e scope of this chapter shall siluch>rallly lltddhe- building#
conform to Level B Shenin$by.7anuary J;.20
!1115!2 Service of:Notice"andiOrder
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� ,General..Anohce or orderrssuedpursuant W., section l:beyn
Ally .1 ,
wri�.ting and shall lie served either personally or-.-. y certtfiedMr registered idol
upon theowned as shown on the last equalized assessment',roll,andupoa;the:
Penson,if amp,m apparentychatge or control of the building The failure of any,
udh�eison to vrye; °nobce,vrm- ershall'noraffect the validriy of pay_
f.• y . AYd 4f ff x+.W d \ 'i .'T �A Y �, f.„
u ak mderxlvs chapter or relieve�anY uc ;person
�O�`li�a�aamQosedfnm�m;by,'the�pr+ov�o�ns of,�s ch�a tern
-----�--- —=---r
A115 2.2 Notice:"The B'tuldii g OfficialAall,within 30;days ofthe elle live
date f,this chapter orr determination that a building is,of fifirei forced masonry'
construction.issue:a-notiee as provided in this section to the owher of a building.
wthmthe:scope:of this-'chapter
A315.23 Order._The Builduzg:0fficial shall issue an order asprovideii>:in:tbis,l
sect�on,to..the owner,of eachbuilding within the scope of this Chapter!
A1153:Content;.00tice:and O�
,_ :Order
A115,..1:;General. The notice or order shall'be accompanied by any of;
5ecbonA115 1,which sets forth the owners resonsibihties
A1153Z Notec4- The notice shall specify that tfie building has,been determined
by.the Buildmg`OfficWto be within the,scope of this chapter andtherefo e,_ ;
subject tothe minimum-seismicststandards of thLs c _'.tet.'
submittoe;..
�r11533�;Order.'-'The order shall�du�ecf the owner to obtain and th
Building Off cialthe structural analysis requu•&by this chapter and/or cause they
bnildmg'to be structurally°altered to%conform to the Provisions of tins c -A&
,Mor;
cause.the:buildingto be demolished:
A115 4 Appeal; The owner of the binldiag may appeal the Building Official s:,
iuihal determination that-the buildingfis withm'thi'scope of this chapter to the;
Board.of Appeals:established bye Section204 of the Unif Form Administrative;
Code Such appeal shall be filedwith�the Board wrthm 60 days from these' ce�
date of the order described m Section A11;5 3 Appeals or requests fore
modifications from any other e'imunations,orders or actions by the Building?
-, _
Offictal:pursuam.to.die chapter shall be made m accordance v�nth;the P? es
established m Sections 105, 106 and204 of the Uniform Admomstrative Code'
A�appeal shall 1*decided by the Board,no later than 9U:days afberfihng�and the
grounds'.thereof s>all'be sfated clearly and conciselyy
� .:�.T.._..T"rv.....�... .n..-.'..awr..�. __ �.�.�._•.�-A�.v[ x....�.._..+.i
A115S oRecoRec rdataoa. At the ttme flint the Building OScialservesthe.
aforemenhonednohce,the Building Official shall+also file and record�ntl :the
offi+ee ofthe county recorder a cerhficate:`statang that the subject buildmg`is wathin'
– _p. _ chapteraand�s a potenttall . `a hazardous budding' The ._
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ceihfifcate,shall:also state that'the own��erth F be oi3ered to.structivally
a�nal�ze tle�b�uldmg tof determine compliance v�nth this cliapter�
.-- _ -
ifthe bwldm I either demolished,foundnot to be unthin.the scope of this'
r
chapter,oras,shvchusliy ytiapable of Fesistagt*►+�*+��+?um seisauc forces regnred by
oris chapter as a result of structural alterations orae analysis,the BOdin Offioial!
sliall file and recoil with the office of the county recordera form terminating&e
status-df lffie,'Mi ".-A P_ as be ng class ified^withm the.scope_of this cliapta !
At ,he•reguest of an owner of abuilding subject to`,the provmons of Bus dhapter;;
the bwldiag offioial shall fle a certificate statmg.the level`comph,ance "th,th'
anous.xequuemgats ofS"ecti&,AhS
A115 b .Enforcement'Ifthe owner in chaazge.or,control of the;subject buildmf,
fails to comply with aayorder rssaed by the Budding Official ptusuant to tins
chapterwithinthetime.luiut yet forth in.S�echon,Ai�S'l,rthe BuddulgNOff c�al�,
sha11 verfytbat therecord:owner.of ttus buadnigbas beenpmperlyserved Iftli�e7
oitiiethas:been seryed;on the recoiti owner;then4tfieYfollowmgp=ovisions.a�ly
L- The�Buil O cial nmay oiderthat the entue'bu dwg be vacated and?
that the bu>lildmgzemam vacated untiI.sucli:orderhas been complied Hath
L- , syr I r 4 I':.^ ,
comPliaace with sack older has not been accomphshed. anthm_90dsys j
after.,the;date the,building;hss been ordered vacated or such additions-1 tmie
as mayhave,been;granted ny the Board of Appeals,the Building Official l
amayorderits denioht;on in accordancetiyith therovisionsofSection 2U3
tl „
of%the:Uniform Admniistn�tiyeCpde`i
2;'Any --so-n-who violates aay provisio o this chapter is guilty"ofraj
misdemeanor,and is,subject to thepenalty as provrded form Chapter 1 12'+
of the Saaluts'ObispoM�nucipal Code The Ci also.Pursue'
alterative civil remediesas set forth.M,s X1A2,090 k&Munich!
rCOde. d.._..
Al15.7 Program Monitoring andAnnual Report: D�mng January of e c
`year,the Budmg Off cial sliall sdb�t a ieportto the City Council outlining t
piogressrto date concefingieduction of the.hazards presented by;the anreinforced'
asomybutldia inventory fortle City
me report shall"include:
The;number ofunremforced masomy;buildmgs strengthen a
emolished,or otlerwue eliminated from the inventory;
::�.The.n b f t�einfomed masomy:> uiidings.*�++�+in
ventory,includ�n& status of_o_rclei_s iss_ned:gursua_nt to this C) sappte�;
hat ale not=esolyedl
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T7ie annual report:at:fivo-yeat ipfers�alstieSii�aing ia;the.year 2002,sla�l::nclude.the.
_-_
(degree of.accarIIplislunent.of the following goals,as well as recommendations fol
modification-ohiiis chaptenf necessary
By'the,year 02, 03 'S07of all U fimgs will
icomply:Aith Level;A oirLevel B Stiengtlientng
_.
2. By the:year2007,approinmately 95%Of all URM bw1� will;;
comply�thLevelAori;evelB�Strengtfienmg
3:By the ye .227 pr 60%of all URM:b ul w l
go,mply with Level B.Strengthening:.
4. By th6.year2017,all identtfied:LIRM buildings:subject'to this;
�v_itl comply vsnth LevelB�Striengthenmg
defermiriing coinphatice with the above goal demolt#ion of a URM biuldmgt
shall be:oonsidered the same as Level B St�engthenmg ,The percpritage calculation'
shall be based on.the total'inventory of cgrifirmed:URMl uildmgs;as Of. anuary 1 :
4990(126 but�diags)or as modified ata later due.to adchtional finings:
SECTION 15.04.060 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Unless specific provisions of Sections 103.2 through 109 are amended by a State agency
and required to be enforced by the local agency, Chapters 1,2, and 3 of the Uniform
Administrative Code, as adopted and amended, shall supersede Sections 103.2 through
117. Delete Table 1-A.
SECTION 15.04.070 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
A. Unless specific provisions of Chapter 1 are amended by a State agency and
required to be enforced by the local agency, Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of the Uniform
Administrative Code, as adopted and amended, shall supersede Chapter 1.
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 saucl orfine gravelshailbe;plac din all sewer,tre_nolies to'
riivide a leveling aad 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 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.
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Suitable precautions shall be taken to insure permanent stability for pipe laid in
filled or made ground.
SECTION 15.04.080 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA 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 the building or 6i&ei structure,or inside nearest
the point of entrance of the service conductors. The,disconn'ertat means:did be
accessle.to emergency personnel,either duectlyor byaremote actuat<ngdevice
E:.
without:regwrmg:trdnsit of.the building interior :.Dedicated electrical equipment j
rooms located at the buildingpeiimeter.and providing direct access to the:outside'
shall satisfy accessilithty J. r,emergency personnel.:
Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in bathrooms
SECTION 15.04.090 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 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 15.08 FIRE PREVENTION CODE
SECTION 15.08.010 AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION DEFINED
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Where the word`jurisdiction"is used in the California Fire Code, it shall mean the City
of San Luis Obispo.
SECTION 15.08.020 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
A. Delete Section 1.2 of Appendix I-A and Section 3 of Appendix I-B.
B. Add Section 105.9 to read as follows:
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1:05:9'�Permit.Fees Fees.°for FueD�artmentp�ts shall be establi hed�;:
resohition of the City Council._ u_
C. Amend Section 209 HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA to read as follows:
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA is land which is covered with grass, grain,brush or
forest,whether privately or publicly owned,which is so situated or is of such
inaccessible location that a fire originating upon such land would present an
abnormally difficult job of suppression or would result in great and unusual
damage through fire or resulting erosion. Sueh amas
_
or.tfiePurpjse:oftlns code;a11;
aieas:.thin th64_-lidland/i> baninterface'aieas of the City of$atiI:uis.MIS'&�
sliall be subject to.the provisions set forthin thts code for:lzardous fire areas:
D. Amend Section 902.2.1 to read as follows:
902.2.1 Required Access. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided in
accordance with Sections 901 and 902.2 for every facility, building or portion of a
building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction when any
portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the
building is located more than 150 feet(45 720 mm) from fire apparatus access as
measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. See
also Section 902.3 for personnel access to the buildings.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. When buildings are completely protected with an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system,the pfamAsiens of Seetiens
902.2.2 may be medified by the ehiethts`distance.maylae.:
increased to.3M.. bet{91.440tnm).
2. When access roadways cannot be installed due to Iesetiea-ea pfeget#y,
topography,waterways,nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions,
the chief is authorized to require additional fire protection as specified in
Section 1001.9.
3. When there are not more than two Group R, Division 3 or Group U
Occupancies,the requirements of this Sections 902.2.1 and 902.2.2 may
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be modified by the sl3ie€.provideda i I_=If6 mon;of.tlie o�ue fns
�ghting.or rescue operations would not be hparred^
More than one fire apparatus road may be required when it is determined by the
chief that access by a single road may be impaired by vehicle congestion,
condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access.
For high-piled combustible storage, see Section 8102.6.1.
For required access during construction, alteration or demolition of a building, see
Section 8704.2.
E. Add Section 902.2.4.3 to read as follows:
902,2.4.3:Ant6orriy to Remove-.Obstruchon `The chef and his authorized;
representatives, nU
snail have the power and:authonty. remov9 orcause t6 be
moved,without notice;any vehicle,or object parked or.placed in violation-6f
the Cahfomia Fie Code The owner of any item:so remooed shaRbe responsible-;
for all towing,stoiage and other.:charges:incurred:
F. Add Section 902.3.4 to read as follows:
_�..� — ,_ ......._.,._..,..,.,._.............__ __— - _g
9023.4 We department'scee'ssr:to equip-ent'Roon-s o=areas'containin
controls^for air-conditioningsiy'g ms,sutomadc,fiie-extmguisbing systems,or;
other detection,suppression or;control elements shall bel identified for use'by the;:
f re.depaztment
G. Amend Section 903.2 to read as follows:
903.2 Required Water Supply for Fire Protection. An approved water supply
capable of supplying the required fire-flow for fire protection shall be provided to
all premises upon which facilities,buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter
constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. When any portion of the
facility or building protected is in excess of 150 feet(45 720 mm)from a water
supply on a public street, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of
the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the
required fire-flow shall be provided when required by the chief. See Section
903.4.
ER "Where tiie buildings protected liy an approved fire=
CEPTION
sprinklers stem throu out,thesta
'd� ace may be increases to 300 feet;
._..i .
H. Amend Section 903.3 to read as follows:
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9033 Type of water supply. Water supply is allowed to consist of reservoirs,
pressure tanks, elevated tanks,water mains or other fixed systems coenectedtA._
the-imxnicipal water system'and capable of providing the required fire-flow. In
setting the requirements for fire-flow, the chief may be guided by Appendix III-A.
I. Amend Section 1001.9 to read as follows:
1001.9 Special hazards. In occupancies of an especially hazardous nature or
where special hazards exist in addition to the normal hazard of the occupancy, or
where access for fire apparatus is unduly difficult,ortlelocation u,beyontlie
_our--niftfute respouse-ti M-ofthe fire depwhnent the chief is authorized to require
additional safeguards consisting of additional fire-appliance units,more than one
type of appliance, or special systems suitable for the protection of the hazard
involved. Such devices or appliances can consist of,but are not limited to,
automatic fire-alarm systems, automatic sprinkler or water-spray systems,
standpipe and hose, fixed or portable fire extinguishers, suitable fire blankets,
breathing apparatus,manual or automatic covers, or carbon dioxide, foam,
halogenated and dry chemical or other special fire extinguishing systems. Where
such systems are provided,they shall be designed and installed in accordance with
the applicable Uniform Fire Code Standards. See Article 90 and Section 101.3.
J. Amend Section 1002.1 to read as follows:
1002.1 General. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in occupancies and
locations as set forth in this code and as required by the chief. Portable fire
extinguishers shall be in accordance with UFC Standard No. 10-1. The a►inmutti
ieextinguistier req►nrementshalI:be tbe:installatton of one approved 2-A. B C:
fire extinguisher,as ratedby Undewnters LaboratoriePAU
s,for every:3,000 square;.
feet of:hoor`area of 75;feet of.-floo 'travel;whichever provides for the leasti-
distance:-'rel tathe Pxt, ,ishPrlocation
K Delete Sections 1003.2.1 through 1003.2.9 and add new Sections 1003.2.1
through 1003.2.3 to read as follows:
1003.2.1 `General.An automatt641re-exiznguistnn9sysfen sl�allbe installed in
newbuildings- s set forth'.in Section 904.2 2 of_the California Blildmgs`"odeag
amended by Section 15 04:020 of the San Lius Obispo 1VlunicmaI.Code:
10032.2:1 E -17
zastingBuildmgs:m Commercial Hire Zone. Existing buildings
located in the commercial'fire zone shown.mFigure 10-A thai are"served:.by a
water-bUiai dedicated fo"iPM ler seance as of:Aprii 2$,;1198 shO,b e�aa.
approv a itomaticfu "sprinkler'"system iastalled;and operational throughout by_
January 1,-2002. Fofall`other e-istsng build ngs;;locaied;in:the commerc-al..fibre,
zone tbatare provided,vjiM underground fue�rrikler.lateral,a&automatic fireV
y :.ill
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er systemInstalled�and operattonal:withm 24 months oftMe Wer'ar
installation: __.._.
�..--�_. _�_....._..w._.a..-x..-��-.v_t_�__.-n..x.�-... .....nn..:..r .-...ns—nom..-..PT�v---..._.-.:�.._..:
EXCEPTION•Buildmgsofeinforced'masomy constmctionshall'haye.
an-..automatic spr nkler�ysfemtmstslled and operational_by7amiaiy 1
3017:
FIGURE;Cr'A-'CO1VIly1ERCIAt;FIItE:209E
CONAERCWLRREZOPE
1003 22 `Notificahoa Whenev the'chiefdeteones>that a building is';
subject to the.minim�requirements of Section 1,0032-:11,theli owner;
shall be:noffw&in wntmg that,aa`:sutomattc fug�zsprnkler:sysEem:shaiLbe; - -
tallediathe binlding
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Th notice shall sp��fym whata anner'tlie biul�ing failS.. m t ithe minimum
reguaemehts of Sechon1003 2 21 It shall duect thatplaus be-syb'mitt'ed;^#hat
necessmy,.- uts=lae obtained,and thafinstallation be completed by the:specified;
date.,The fire department shaU serve the notice,either.personally or by cert-fied.or
iegtstered mail,upon-the owner asishown on the.last-equalized assessment roll
3' , appareat.cbargc or control-of the building..
and upon:the.person,if,an ,m real or,
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1003Z:3 Suctions 1003:2.4#hTongh LL1003.29Not Used.'Text continues:vVr
Section 1.003.2.10!
L. Amend Section 1003.3.1 to read as follows:
1003.3.1 Where required. All automatic
sprinkler systems
: 6hall be supe�vised.V
ittentral.station Why orate sIori+ ceiv nefg=e-alarms.,
4— .
EXCEPTIONS: L Isolated`specialty systeois such;as-spray:paint=booths:
2. kutomaitc sprinkler systems an WGroup R,Dtviston 3,
(Occupancies.
or-,when appmved by the buildkig effisial with the eeneuffenee efthe ehiefi, shall
F-;Aliqd An Audi OR
M. Amend Section 1006.1 to read as follows:
1006.1 Ventilating Hood and Duct Systems. A �+p'e;lventilating hood and
duct system shall be provided in accordance with the Mechanical Code anad;
Nahonal:Fae ProtecionAssodation Standard 96 for commercial-type food heat-
--:,
processing equipment that produces grease-laden vapors Coolang fcihtes•in.
extstiiig Criviip A;E,and"R=C ongregateltesideeace.occupancies shall be:
considered-comnier+aal type food=heat processing,equipment:and.shall,be:in;
C2 20ance with this Sectionwhen b I ing alteratioiis arliich tr�+,,J,a ;iliLe¢
a hi
nemiit occur. �JJ
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N. Amend Section 1007.3.3.6.1 to read as follows:
1007.3.3.6.1 General. ,A11 fire alarm systems
installed shall be wed supervised by a central, station
service.listed ly Unde w tars Laboratones for receivuig fae
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Tl,e central +?hon shall:contart andnoafv�FdLcelfire diatol carter,
im,ried;atelX on.nohficahon of an ala*R+ ar,d pnofto maidng co* ct wi Ihd—
entected premises:
ER�MON: Fi=e=ala�ni°systemsanstalled,in Group R_,_-Division:3;
Occ ancies.,
O. Amend Sections 1102.3.1 and 1102.3.2 to read as follows:
11023.1 General.
No waste matter,combustible material or refuse
shall a bumed.Ethe open air- the city except for agncultnial,ceremonial
oi:,sanular, types of fifes when:authonzed::by-the-cWdf.,
11023.2 Notification. Prior to commencement of open-burning,the fire
.. .—, _...r..r—v. ..„......._.,r._._.,.......a....._--
department shall be notified and,a'mil shall_1e:obtained;from the:c.1ue�
P. Delete Sections 1102.4.1 through 1102.4.5 and add new Section 1102.4.1 to read
as follows:
102:4.1. enersL.Recreational- sha 16e -ibi ed
Q. Amend Section 5202.3.6 Item 6 to read as follows:
6. Tanks containing Class I,II or III-A liquids inside a special enclosure shall not
exceed 6;900 2;009 gallons (22 7.12 b);(T571:.L)individual or X009 6000
gallons (68 137 L)(22 712:L)aggregate capacity.
R Amend Section 7702.1 to read as follows:
7702.1 General. jExplbsive:mateiialshall:riab :stored:vicithinthejurisdictional
W -of city.unless autl onzed_bj+the of of and a.accordance with Section:7702.
S. Amend Section 7802.3 to read as follows:
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78023 Prohibition. The storage,use and handling of fireworks are prohibited.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Storage and handling of fireworks are allowed as
required for explosives in Article 77.
2. The use of fireworks for display is allowed as set forth in Section
7802.4 w1+en:a>ioiie ]jy�"tle i lief
T. Amend Section 7902.2.2.1 to read as follows:
7902.2.2.1 Location where aboveground tanks are prohibited. Storage of
Class I and Class II liquids in aboveground tank outside of buildings is prohibited
is pfebibited tmless. ved b the,chief and m confoimance Ap �ix II F.
U. Amend Section 8204.2 to read as follows:
8204.2 Maximum capacity within established limits.
Tlie;
installation of any hqufd7j leum',gas:tank over Soo gallons(i 893L)latera
capacity is proln'bited unless app ved$b Ahe.chiet:
V. Amend Section l—Scope of Appendix II-A to read as follows:
SECTION 1 –SCOPE
The unrestricted use of grass-, grain-,brush-or forest-covered land in hazardous
fire areas is a potential menace to life and property from fire and resulting erosion.
Safeguards to prevent the occurrence of fires and to provide adequate fire
protection facilities to control the spread of fire which might be caused by
recreational,residential, commercial, industrial or other activities conducted in
hazardous fire areas shall be in accordance with Appendix 11nA.�Wliene"vei.the
idan hazardous fire area is used in this appendikit shall'mean the*rildland/urbmu
..
intecface_areas of the city��
W. Amend Section 1—Scope of Appendix II-F to read as follows:
SECTION 1 –SCOPE
Storage and dispensing of motor fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles from
protected aboveground tanks located outside of buildings shall be in accordance
with Appendix II-F and shall notfie offered�for resale.
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X. Amend Section 4.3 of Appendix II-F to read as follows:
4.3 Size. Primary tanks shall not exceed a 12,000 gallon(45 425 L) individual or
49,090 24;000 gallon(181790 T=)(40:850 L� aggregate capacity.
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Attachment 3
DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENTS
PROPOSED CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04,and 15.08
OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 15.02.010 ADOPTION OF CODES
The 1997 editions of the Uniform Administrative,Housing, and Dangerous Building
Codes,together with the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation, are adopted in
this new section. As a departure from past actions,the California Building, Electrical,
Plumbing,Mechanical, and Fire Codes are adopted instead of the most recent edition of
the appropriate model code.
SECTION 15.02.020 BUILDING OFFICIAL DESIGNATED
This section continues existing text and names the staff person referenced throughout the
construction codes.
SECTION 15.04 CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
SECTION 15.04.010 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 construction,
hazard abatement, and fire 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. Section 301.2.3, item 13, is amended to require an electrical permit for gBX
modification to or installation of a fire alarm system.
C-E. Sections 304.2, 304.39 304.5.2, and 305.8 are amended to replace fee tables in the
UAC with a reference to City Council resolutions establishing fees.
F. Section 308.3 establishes requirements for underground electric and
communication services for new projects. Exception 2 has been modified to
allow all existing overhead electric services to be upgraded or moved without
requiring conversion to underground conductors.
G. Fee tables in the UAC are deleted. See item C-E above.
SECTION 15.04.040 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC)
A. Sections 102 through 109 of the CBC are deleted because administrative
provisions are contained in the UAC,which are compatible with all of the codes.
However, language has been added to satisfy State requirements which prevent
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local codes from precluding any provision of the CBC. 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, which 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
superseded 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 supersede this chapter.
Chapter 13 references the Model Energy Code,which is superseded by the
California Energy Code(Part 6, Title 24, California Building Standards
Code).
Chapter 15 concerns reroofing. The entire chapter was deleted in past
adoptions,primarily due to the requirement that a permit and inspections
are required by this chapter for reroofing. However, the standards and
limitations for reroofing projects contained in the chapter are important to
building safety. Therefore, only the Section 1515, which requires a permit
for reroofing, is deleted.
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.
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Chapter 30,which regulates elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and
moving walks, is superseded by Part 7, Title 24, of the California Building
Standards Code.
Appendix Sections 3310.2 and 3310.3 and Appendix Tables A-33-A and
A-33-B are deleted because they are superseded by administrative
provisions and fee references in the UAC.
Chapter 34 contains minimum standards for life-safety requirements in
existing buildings. Existing buildings are subject to minimum
maintenance criteria adequately covered by the Fire Code.
B. Section 508 is amended to ensure that automatic fire sprinkler systems required
by local amendment to the CBC 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 705 is amended to add fire-resistive standards for exterior awnings to
reduce the spread of fire, except where installed on single family dwellings.
E. 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.
F. Section 904.2.2 is amended to require an automatic fire sprinkler system in all
new buildings. The existing exception which exempts some buildings up to 1000
square feet in floor area is expanded to include Groups A,E, and H4
Occupancies. 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. All new buildings which contain a dwelling unit
must be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
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 an automatic fire sprinkler system.
Sections 904.2.3 through 904.2.8 are deleted because they are superseded by
revised Section 904.2.2.
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G. Section 1503 is amended to prohibit wood shingle and shake roof coverings. An
exception allows the use of wood shakes or shingles on additions to existing
buildings 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. Section 1806.1 is 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.
J. 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.
K A revised Table 18-I-C 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.
L. Sections 1900.4.4 through 1900.4.4.6 establishes minimum criteria for concrete
slab-on-grade construction due to the expansive soils in the San Luis Obispo area.
The requirements are considered standards in-lieu-of a soils report.
M. Section 3102.7.2 is amended to establish minimum foundation reinforcement for a
masonry fireplace due to the expansive soil in the San Luis Obispo area.
N. Section 3405 is amended to reference the UAC, since the administrative sections
of the CBC have been deleted.
O. Appendix Chapter 1 is added to establish standards for the demolition and moving
of buildings. This chapter is identical to previously adopted regulations except for
the addition of a definition of"Potential Historic Resource"and a qualification
concerning the exemption for accessory buildings, sheds and garages allowed by
Section 114.3, subsections 2 and 3. The new provision will not exempt these
buildings from the 90-day notice period and photographic documentation if the
community development director determines the building to be a potential historic
resource.
P. Appendix Section 421 is modified to include additional requirements for
hydrostatic uplift, access, lighting, and abandonment for residential swimming
pools.
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
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include the local requirement to elevate or floodproof buildings to a point one foot
above base flood elevation, which is consistent with Municipal Code Chapter
17.84(Flood Damage Prevention Regulations).
T. 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.
U. 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.
V. Appendix Section 3307 is amended to add a requirement for dust control in
conjunction with grading operations and to allow emergency grading.
W. Appendix Section 3308 is amended by adding definitions of"Average Cross
Slope" and "Waterway".
X. Appendix Section 3309.3 is modified to reduce the amount of grading to 500
cubic yards or less to qualify as "regular grading". Appendix Section 3309.4 is
amended to require additional details on grading plans.
Y. 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. 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.
Z. Appendix Section 3311 is amended to include guarantees for restoration of a
graded site and cost recovery for damage to public right-of-way.
AA. Appendix Section 3316.1 is amended to include erosion control for all areas
disturbed as a result of grading operations.
AB. Appendix Section 3318.3 is added to require verification of graded elevations
prior to start of building construction.
AC. Appendix Table A-33-A1 is added to establish criteria for implementation of
Section 3309.10.
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SECTION 15.04.050 AMENDMENTS; UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING
CONSERVATION(UCBC)
A. Appendix Chapters 2, 3, and 4 are deleted because they are superseded by the
California Building Standards Code for disabled access and energy regulations.
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. Definitions are added to Section A103 for Level A and Level B strengthening and
roof covering.
E. Appendix Section A109.2 is amended to include masonry infill walls and to
recognize use of the State Historical Building Code for strengthening designs.
F. 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). Ordinance No. 1323 (1997 Series)established
the current mitigation plan outlined in Section Al 15.1,which requires seismic
strengthening as a condition of reroofing an unreinforced masonry building. A
new exception has been added to allow the building official to approve temporary
repairs and, in conjunction, grant an 18 month extension to complete seismic
strengthening if an agreement is executed by the building owner.
SECTION 15.04.060 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CMC)
Sections 103.2 through 117 of the CMC are deleted because administrative provisions are
found in the UAC, which are compatible with all of the codes. However, language has
been added to satisfy State requirements which prevent local codes from precluding any
provision of the CMC.
SECTION 15.04.070 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC)
A. Chapter 1 is deleted because administrative provisions are found in the UAC,
which are compatible with all of the codes. However, language has been added to
satisfy State requirements which prevent local codes from precluding any
provision of the CPC.
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 the expansive soil
conditions found in the San Luis Obispo area.
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SECTION 15.04.080 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC)
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 can respond to emergency
situations without exposing personnel to energized electrical equipment.
SECTION 15.04.090 PERAMS REQUIRED FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION
This municipal code section establishes permit criteria for new water wells and
requirements for capping abandoned wells.
SECTION 15.08 FIRE PREVENTION CODE
SECTION 15.08.10 AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION DEFINED
This municipal code section clarifies that the term jurisdiction used throughout the
California Fire Code means City of San Luis Obispo.
SECTION 15.08.20 AMENDMENTS; CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (CFC)
A. Section 1.2 of Appendix I-A and Section 3 of Appendix I-B are deleted because
said sections require that all existing buildings be made to comply with these
chapters by a mandatory deadline of 18 or 30 months. The Bureau of Fire
Prevention does not have the resources to undertake such a program,nor is there
evidence to support the need for a broad mandatory program.
B. Section 105.9 is amended to reference City Council resolutions establishing fees.
Language has been deleted from the previous amendment that grants arbitrary
authority to the chief to waive or reduce fees.
C. The definition of Hazardous Fire Area is amended to identify only those areas
where structures and other human development meets or intermingles with
wildland or vegetative fuels. The previous amendment,which declared the entire
city a hazardous area, is no longer necessary since only the wildland/urban
interface presents a higher risk.
D. Section 902.2.1 is amended in Exception 1 to increase the distance of a structure
from fire apparatus access to 300 feet as a tradeoff for equipping the building with
an automatic fire sprinkler system.
E. Section 902.2.4.3 is added to provide authority to the chief to tow vehicles
obstructing a fire department access.
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F. Section 902.3.4 is added to require that equipment rooms be clearly labeled to
facilitate fire department access in an emergency.
G. Section 903.2 is amended to add an exception to increase distance between a
building and a fire hydrant from 150 feet to 300 feet as a tradeoff for equipping
the building with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
H. Section 903.3 is amended to require that the water supply provided to a building
for fire protection shall be connected to the municipal water system.
I. Section 1001.9 is amended to allow the chief require additional fire protection
systems or devices not otherwise required if the building is located beyond the
four-minute response time from a fire station.
J. Section 1002.1 is amended to specify the minimum type,number and distribution
of portable fire extinguishers required within a building.
K Existing sections are deleted and replaced by a new Section 1003.2.3 that refers to
City of San Luis Obispo amendments to the California Building Code for
determination of automatic fire sprinkler requirements(See item F under
amendments to California Building Code above).
Sections 1003.2.2.1 and 1003.2.2 contain the fire sprinkler retrofit program for the
downtown area established by Ordinance No. 1336 on April 28, 1998. The text
has been restructured to be consistent with other code language,but there are no
changes to the program concept or deadlines. The map of the commercial fire
zone is now include in the code as Figure 10-A.
L. Section 1003.3.1 is amended to require that all fire sprinkler systems be
supervised by a central station,with exception of specialty systems and systems in
single family dwellings.
M. Section 1006.1 requires that kitchen hood and duct systems also comply with the
NFPA Standard 96,which is more restrictive than the Mechanical Code for some
of the installation standards. A provision is added that requires cooking facilities
in assembly,educational, and fratemity/sorority uses to be brought into
compliance with this section whenever a building permit is issued for alterations
to the building.
N. Section 1007.3.3.6.1 is amended to specify that all fire alarm systems be
supervised by a central station. Text has been added to require the central station
to contact the police/fire dispatch center before contacting the protected premises
to determine the nature of the alarm.
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O. Section 1102.3.1 is amended to prohibit open burning other than agricultural or
ceremonial fires authorized by the chief, and Section 1102.3.2 is amended to
require a permit for such from the chief.
P. Sections 1102.4.1 through 1102.4.5 regarding recreational fires are deleted. A
new section is added to prohibit recreational fires.
Q. Section 5202.3.6 is amended to reduce the amount of flammable or combustible
liquids that can be stored in a building from 6,000 to 2,000 gallons individual and
from 18,000 to 6,000 gallons aggregate capacity.
R Section 7702.1 is amended to prohibit the storage of explosives in the city unless
specifically authorized by the chief.
S. Section 7802.3 is amended to require the chief to authorize any fireworks display.
T. Section 7902.2.2.1 is amended to prohibit aboveground tanks for the storage of
flammable or combustible liquids unless specifically approved by the chief.
U. Section 8204.2 is amended to limit the capacity of LP gas tanks from 2,000
gallons to 500 gallons anywhere in the city unless approved by the chief.
V. Section 1 of Appendix 11-A is amended to designate hazardous area as the
wildland/urban interface.
W. Section 1 of Appendix II-F is amended to prohibit aboveground tanks for motor
fuels if the fuel is offered for resale.
X. Section 4.3 of Appendix H-F is amended to limit aboveground tanks used for
motor vehicle fuel dispensing stations from 48,000 gallons to 24,000 gallons
aggregate capacity.
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