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FROM: Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director O
Bon Neumann, Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Tom Baasch, Chief Building Official
Darren Drake,Fire Marshal
SUBJECT: Adoption of latest editions of the Construction and Fire Prevention Codes .
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Give final passage to Ordinance No. 1353 (1999 Series) (1)repealing Chapters 15.04, 15.08,
15.20, and 15.24 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, 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:
On May 18, 1999,the City Council held a public hearing regarding proposed changes to Chapter
15 of the Municipal Code and subsequently passed to print Ordinance No. 1353 adopting the
most recent editions of the California Building Standards Code and various Uniform Codes,
together with amendments continued from previous code adoptions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no significant fiscal impacts.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance No. 1353 (1999 Series)
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Attachment 1
DINANCE NO. 1353 (1999 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING
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 IMPOSITION 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 XIII,
Section 17958, Section 17958.5 and Section 17958.7 requires the City Council,before malting
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,
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1102.3.1, 1102.4.1, 5202.3.6, 7802.3, 7902.2.2.1, 8204.2, and Appendix II-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;
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
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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 11-F Sections I and 4.3 of the 1998 California Fire Code.
FINDING 3
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
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.
FINDING 4
That the City of San Luis Obispo is bisected by a major freeway(Hwy 101),traversing in the
north/south direction and a major highway(Hwy 1)traversing in an east/west direction. The
City is also transected by a mainline railroad 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,
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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, 903.3, 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 R-F
Sections 1 and 4.3 of the 1998 California Fire Code.
FINDING 6
That for the most part,the soils in the City of San Luis Obispo are medium to highly expansive
in nature, and such soils may cause damage to foundations, structures and underground utilities if
not properly mitigated through known construction techniques. Furthermore,a significant part
of the City lies on hills and rolling topography subject to earth slides and movements and present
problems to developments constructed in such areas due to surface water drainage and disposal.
The above-described conditions support the imposition of requirements greater than those set
forth in the California State Building Standards Code and, in particular, support the imposition of
greater requirements than those set forth in Sections 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, 3309.101
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.
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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 L 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 Intemational 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 I 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
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.
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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.
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
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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 II 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 302.4.2,additional plan review fee may be charged at a rate established
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.
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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 firrnished 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:
308.3 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
conservationtopen 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.
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2. Replacement or relocation of electric service equipment served by
existing overhead wiring.
3. Where determined by the building official to be impractical or
infeasible within the standards and practices of the utility or other
companies providing such services.
Where the utility or other company's distribution system is underground, the
service lines shall terminate at a connection point designated by the utility
company. Where the utility or other company's distribution is overhead,the
service lines shall terminate as a pole riser on a pole designated by the utility
company.
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).
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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:
601.5.9 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.
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.
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.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Buildings containing Groups A, B,E, F,H-4,
M, S, and U occupancies where floor area is not more than 1000
square feet(92.9 mZ),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 mZ)of floor area,
including mezzanines or additional stories,or whenever the cost of
alterations to an existing building having a floor area of more than 1000
square feet(92.9m)exceeds 50 percent of the replacement cost of the
building as determined by the building official. The cost of alteration and
increase in floor area shall include all corresponding data from permits
issued to the building for the previous five years.
EXCEPTION: Group R,Division 3 and Group U occupancies.
3. In additions to existing buildings equipped with an automatic fire
sprinkler system.
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4. Throughout an existing building where there is an occupancy
classification change for floor area exceeding 1000 square feet (92.9m2).
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.
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.
904.2.3 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:
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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:
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 18-I-C and substitute new Table 18-I-C as follows:
TABLE NO.184-C FOUNDATIONS FOR STUD BEARING WALLS—MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2 3 4
NUMBER OF THICKNESS OF WIDTH OF THICKNESS OF DEPTH BELOW GRADE
FLOORS FOUNDATION FOOTING FOOTING (inches)
BY THE WALL (inches) (inches) PERIMETER INTERIOR
FOUNDATION a 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 12'in width shall be provided at garage openings. Depth shall be as specified in this table.
3Interior stud bearing walls may be supported by Isolated footings. The footing width and length shall be twice
the width shown in this table and the footings shall be spaced not more than 6 feet(1829 mm)on center.
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41n Seismic Zone 4,continuous footings shall be provided with a minimum of one No.4 bar top and bottom.
5 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.
1900.4.43 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.
1900.4.4.5 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
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.
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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 184-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:
Appendix Chapter 1
DEMOLITION AND MOVING
OF BUILDINGS
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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.
114.3 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
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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
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.
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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.
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
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moving a building or structure shall be twenty percent of the total value of all
work to be accomplished and associated with moving of the building,but not less
than five thousand dollars. Work required to comply with this section may be
completed by the city after the time limits stated have expired and shall be paid
from the deposit. The deposit shall not be released until such work is completed.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. No guarantee will be required when the demolition
permit is issued at the same time as a building permit for a redevelopment
project.
2. When the structure to be moved is to be relocated outside the limits of
the city,the amount of the guarantee may be reduced when approved by
the building official,but in no case shall be less than one thousand dollars.
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
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.
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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
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.
115.3 Fire Safety During Demolition. Fire protection and exit safety shall be
maintained as required by the Fire Code.
SECTION 116—REMOVAL OF MATERIALS
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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.
116.3 Completion. Upon completion of the removal of a building or structure
by either demolition or moving,the ground shall be left in a smooth condition free
of demolition debris. Holes in the ground,basements or cellars, shall be filled to
existing grade.
EXCEPTION: The filling of such excavation may not be required when
a building permit has been issued for a new building on the site and the
construction thereof is to start within sixty days after the completion of
demolition or moving operations and the permittee provides a temporary
barricade protecting the excavation on all sides to the satisfaction of the
building official.
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 in')of
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
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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:
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
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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(15 24 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:
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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
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.
3307.3 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 m) shall be
designated as "engineered grading." Grading involving 500 cubic yards(382.28
m')or less and not occurring on steep slopes,creeksides,lakesides, floodplain 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 plan, specifications, and supporting data consisting of a soils
engineering report and engineering geology report.
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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
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.
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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(137 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
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
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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
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
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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 A 10 1 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
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 A110,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
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per the California Building Standards Code,Part 8, California Historical Building
Code.
E. Amend Section A105 to add Section A105.4 to read as follows:
A105.4 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 Al 15 entitled "Administrative Provisions"to read as
follows:
SECTION A115-ADNIINISTRATIVE 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
by a date specified.
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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 Buildiflg
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
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execution of an agreement by the building owner to complete
Level B strengthening by a date specified.
Notwithstanding the above provisions of Section A115.1.4,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.
A115.2 Service of Notice and Order
A115.2.1 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.
Al 15.2.2 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.
A115.3 Content of Notice and Order
Al 15.3.1 General. The notice or order shall be accompanied by a copy of
Section A115.1, which sets forth the owner's responsibilities.
A115.3.2 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
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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
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 Al 15.
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:
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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
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 date 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
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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
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
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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:
9p2.2.43 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
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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.
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
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
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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.
EXCEPTION: Buildings of unreinforced masonry construction shall have
an automatic sprinkler system installed and operational by January 1,
2017.
FIGURE 10-A—COMMERCIAL FIRE ZONE
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
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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
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:
10033.1 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. Cooking 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:
100733.6.1 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.
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O. Amend Sections 1102.3.1 and 1102.3.2 to read as follows:
1102.3.1 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:
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:
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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 area 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.
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.
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INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo at a meeting held on the 181h day of May, 1999, on motion of Vice Mayor Romero,
seconded by Mayor Settle, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ewan, Marx, Schwartz, Vice Mayor Romero,Mayor Settle
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MAYOR ALLEN SETTLE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
srsses**s
APPROVED:
City Administrative Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City ey
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