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CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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MTG. Y--do - 79 INTRODUCE THE 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE
1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, THE 1997 UNIFORM CITY ATTY. *
PLUMBING CODE, AND THE 1997 UNIFORM MECHANICAL
DEPT. BLD CODE +?i? CITY MGR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council INTRODUCE Ordinance No. A/S-436
amending Title 18, Chapter 18.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; Ordinance No:
/VP43 3 amending Title 18, Chapter 18.06 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code
Ordinance No. /+/Se 47& amending Title 18, Chapter 18.16 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code; Ordinance No. NS - 479 , amending Title 18, Chapter 18.08 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code, to adopt by reference the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building
Code, The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code, and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Staff is proposing to introduce the latest editions of the model codes. These model
codes are adopted by the State Building Standards Commission into the State Building
and Housing Codes. Local jurisdictions are required to enforce these regulations as the
minimum standards for construction throughout the State. The effective date for this
Code cycle is July 1, 1999. This Council action will bring the City into compliance with
the State requirements.
The 1997 Uniform Building Code was reformatted to a larger size in this edition. This
was done to bring the document into a publishing format consistent with model Codes in
other areas of the country. There are changes to the exiting provisions in this Code to
bring the document into compliance with the International Building Codes that are
currently being developed for use in the year 2000 Edition of the Model Codes. The
Building Permit Fee section of the 1997 edition of the Code will not be adopted since
permit fees were set in 1996 concurrent with a fee resolution adopted by City Council.
Staff is not proposing any fee increases with this ordinance. Staff is also proposing to
simplify the administrative provisions of the City’s adoptive ordinance’s Permit Expiration
section for ease of administering the expiration of permits.
Staff is proposing that the 1997 Editions of the Uniform Housing Code, the Uniform
Plumbing Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code be introduced into the Carlsbad
Municipal Code with only prior modifications. No fee increases to plumbing or
mechanical permits are proposed by any of these Council actions. ,
FISCAL IM,PACT:
No fee modifications are proposed by these ordinances. Building and other permit fees
were reviewed as a part of the Finance Department’s 1996 fee study.
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EXHIBITS:
1. Ordinance No. us - q76 , adopting the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition
2. Ordinance No. ~s-4 q?
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adopting the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition
3. Ordinance No. /vS- ~3% adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition
4. Ordinance No. N.C- 439 adopting the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition
5. Red Line/Strike Out Version’of Chapter 18.04 CMC, Building Code
6. Complete, Revised Version of Chapter 18.04 CMC, Building Code
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-476
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18 BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER
18.04, TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE -
Volumes 1,2, and 3 (1997 EDITION).
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Whereas, the City of Carlsbad is supplied with water and sewer in
certain areas by other entities. It has been necessary in the past to allocate sewer use.
Therefore, Chapter 18.04 has altered the Uniform Building Code to require prepaid sewer
and water fees (Sections 106.4.1 and 106.4.4). Other amendments are in reference to fire
protection. The City of Carlsbad has many large brush-covered hillsides where
accessibility for fire fighting equipment and fire prevention measures is limited or
impossible. Carlsbad has many open space easements deeded in perpetuity and areas of
protected natural habitats immediately adjacent to developed areas of the City. Carlsbad
has steep natural canyon terrain, and is subject hot, dry, high speed Santa Ana winds on an
annual basis. This combination of climactic and topographic conditions creates extreme
fire danger. Therefore, Chapter 18.04 has altered the Uniform Building Code to prohibit
wood shake and shingle roofs, and require other roofs to be fire retardant, and provide
more sprinklered buildings.
SECTION 2: That Title 18, chapter 18.04.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows:
18.04.010 Adopted. The Uniform Building Code, Volumes 1, 2, and 3, 1997
Edition, excluding Chapter 11, and including Appendix Chapters 15, 29, and 31 Division
III, hereinafter referred to as “the code”, pub1 ished by the International Conference
Building Officials, one copy of which are on file in the office of the city clerk for public
record and inspection, are hereby adopted by reference as the city building code for
regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal,
demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of all
buildings or structures in the city of Carlsbad, except for changes, additions, deletions and
amendments in this chapter, which shall supersede the provisions of said code.
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SECTION 3: That Title 18, Chapter 18.04.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is
repealed and readopted to read:
Section 106.4.4 amended - ExDiration. Section 106.4.4 of the Uniform Building
Code is amended to read:
Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this code shall
expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such
permit is not commenced within 180 calendar days from the date of such permit, or if the
building or work authorized by such permit is stopped at any time after the work is
commenced for a period of 180 calendar days, or if the building or work authorized by
such permit exceeds three calendar years from the issuance date of the permit. Work shall
be presumed to have commenced if the permittee has obtained a required inspection
approval of work authorized by the permit by the Building Official within 180 calendar
days of the date of permit issuance. Work shall be presumed to be stopped if the permittee
has not obtained a required inspection approval of work by the Building Official within
each 180 day period upon the initial commencement of work authorized by such permit.
Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit-shall be obtained to do so,
and the fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work,
and provided that no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and
specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment
has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the
permittee shall pay a new permit fee.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time
within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to
commence work within the time period required by this section for good and satisfactory
reasons. The Building official may extend the time for action by the permitee for a period
not exceeding 180 days on written request by the permittee showing that circumstances
beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit
shall be extended more than once.
1. The provisions of any sewer allocation system adopted pursuant to Chapter
18.05 of the Municipal Code shall supersede Section 106.4.4 of the Uniform Building
Code if the permit is issued pursuant to such system.
SECTION 4: That Title 18, Chapter 18.04.040 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is
repealed and readopted to read:
18.04.040 Section 107.2 amended - Permit Fees. Section 107.2 of the Uniform
Building Code is amended to read:
PERMIT FEES. The fees for each permit shall be as set forth in a resolution of the City
Council.
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Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, the building permit fee for factory
built housing shall be twenty-five percent of the fee for Type V, Residential Construction,
and the plan check fee shall be sixty-five percent of the building permit fee.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption, and
the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published in
a newspaper of general circulation within the city within fifteen days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council
held on the day of , 1999 and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
day of , 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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ORDINANCE NO. w-477
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18 OF CHAPTER 18.06, TO ADOPT BY
REFERENCE THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE(1997 EDITION).
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: That Title 18, chapter 18.06 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
18.06.010 is amended to read as follows:
18.06.010 Adoption of Uniform Housing Code. The Uniform Housing Code, 1997
Edition, copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, is adopted by
reference as the City Housing Code.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective on July 1, 1999, and the City
Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation within the city within fifteen days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council
held on the day of , 1999 and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
day of I 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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I ORDINANCE NO. NS-478
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I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18 BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER
18.16, TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
(1997 EDITION).
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: That Title 18, chapter 18.16 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
18.016.010 is amended to read as follows:
18.06.010 Adoption. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition, copyrighted by
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted by
reference as the City Plumbing Code except for the changes, additions, and amendments
set forth in this Chapter, which shall supersede such provisions of said Code.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective on July 1, 1999, and the City
Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation within the city within fifteen days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council
held on the day of , 1999 and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
day of I 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-479
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18 CHAPTER 18.08, TO ADOPT BY
REFERENCE THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE(1997 EDITION).
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: That Title 18, chapter 18.08 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
18.08.010 is amended to read as follows:
18.06.010 AdoDtion. The Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition, copyrighted by
the International Conference of Building Officials, is adopted by reference as the City
Mechanical Code.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective on July 1, 1999, and the City
Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation within the city within fifteen days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council
held on the day of , 1999 and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
day of I 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Chapter 18.04
BUILDING CODE
18.04.010 Adopted.
The Uniform Building Code, Volumes 1, 2, and 3, 1997 +494 Edition,
excluding Chapter 11, and including Appendix Chapters 15, 29, and 31
Division III, hereinafter referred to as “the code,” published by the
International Conference Building Officials, two copies of which are on
file in the office of the city clerk for public record and inspection, are
hereby adopted by reference as the city building code for regulating the
erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal,
demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and
maintenance of all buildings or structures in the city, except for changes,
additions, deletions and amendments in this chapter, which shall supersede
the provisions of said code. (Ord. NS-333 5 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.015 Section 106.1 and 106.2 amended-Permits required.
Sections 106.1 and 106.2 of the Uniform Building Code are amended to
read:
106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 106.2
of this section, no building or structure regulated by this code shall be
erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved,
removed, converted, or demolished unless a separate permit for each
building or structure has first been obtained from the building official.
106.2 Work Exempt from Permit. A building permit shall not be
required for the following:
1. One story detached residential accessory buildings used
as storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the projected roof
area does not exceed 120 square feet.
2. Playground, gymnastic and similar equipment and
structures used for recreation and athletic activities.
3. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
4. Oil derricks.
5. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9
inches high.
6. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless
supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.
7. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity
does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width
does not exceed two to one.
8. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches
above grade and not over any basement or story below.
9. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
10. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage
sets and scenery.
11. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of group R,
Division 3, and Group U occupancies when projecting not more than 54
inches.
12. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R
Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the
adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons.
13. Patio Cover structures up to 300 square feet of projected
roof area located at least 6 feet from any other building on the same
property.
14. Antennas supported on the roof.
15. Electrolier standards, flag poles and antennas not over
15 feet in height above finish grade when fully extended.
16. Repairs which involve only the replacement of component
parts or existing work with similar materials only for the purpose of
maintenance and which do not aggregate over $l,OOO.OO in valuation and do
not affect any electrical or mechanical installations. Repairs exempt from
permit requirements shall not include any addition, change or modification
in construction, exit facilities or permanent fixtures or equipment.
Specifically exempt from permit requirements regardless of value:
a. Painting and decorating.
b. Installation of floor covering.
c. Cabinet work.
d. Outside paving.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not
be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in
violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of
this jurisdiction.
(Ord. NS-333 9 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.020 Section 106.4 amended-Building permit issuance.
Section 106.4.1 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read:
The application, plans and specifications filed by an
applicant for a permit shall be reviewed by the Building Official. Such
plans may be reviewed by other departments of the City to check compliance
with the laws and ordinances under their jurisdiction. If the Building
Official is satisfied that the work described in an application for permit
and the plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code and
other pertinent laws and ordinances and that all applicable fees have been
paid, he shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant. In the case of new
building, all fees required for connection to public water systems and to
sewer systems provided by entities other than the City must be paid or a
bond posted before a permit is issued.
When the Building Official issues a permit, he shall endorse
in writing or stamp on both sets of plan and specifications, “Approved”.
Such approval plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified, or
altered without authorization from the Building Official, and all work
shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.
The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction
of part of a building or structure before the entire plans and
specifications for the whole building or structure have been submitted or
approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been
filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of
such permit shall proceed at his own risk without assurance that the permit
for the entire building or structure will be granted.
(Ord. NS-333 5 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.030 Section 106.4.4 amended-Expiration.
Section 106.4.4 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read:
Every permit issued by the Building Official under the
provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void
if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 calendar
days b from the date of such permit, or if the building or work
authorized by such permit is-stopped at any time after the work is
commenced for a period of 180 consecutive days F;\I , or if
the building or work authorized by such permit exceeds three calendar years
from the issuance date of the permit. Work shall be presumed to have
commenced if the permittee has obtained a required inspection approval of
work authorized by the permit by the Building Official within 180 calendar days v
of the date of permit issuance. Work shall be presumed to be stopped if the
permittee has not obtained a required inspection approval of work by the
Building Official within each 180 day s+me&h period upon the initial
commencement of work authorized by such permit.
Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit- . . 1 shall be obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall
be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, and provided no changes
have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work,
and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In
order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permitee shall pay a new permit fee.
Any permitee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time
within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee in unable to
commence work within the time period required by this section for good and satisfactory
reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period
not exceeding 180 days on written request by the permittee showing that circumstances
beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit
shall be extended more than once.
1.5~ The provisions of any sewer allocation system adopted
pursuant to Chapter 18.05 of the Municipal Code shall supersede Section
106.4.4 of the Uniform Building Code if the permit is issued pursuant to
such system. (Ord. NS-333 5 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.040 Section 107.2 amended-Permit fees.
Section 107.2 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read:
PERMIT FEES. The fees for each permit shall be as set forth in a resolution of
the City Council. m
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Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, the building
permit fee for factory built housing shall be twenty-five percent of the
fee for Type V Dwelling Construction +r=+Me+ and the plan check fee shall be sixty-five
percent of the building permit fee. (Ord. NS-33i 5 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.160 Section 403.1 amended-Special provisions.
Section 403.1 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read:
Scope. This section applies to all Group B office buildings
and Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, each having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access. Such buildings shall be of Type I or II-F.R.
construction and shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with Section 403.2.
(Ord. NS-333 5 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.170 Section 403.11 added-Special provisions for buildings between
thirty-five and fifty-five feet in height.
Section 403.11 is added to the Uniform Building Code to read:
Section 403.11 Special Provisions for Buildings between 35
and 55 feet in height.
Scope. This section shall apply to all buildings having
floors used for human occupancy located more than 35 feet, but less than 55
feet above the lowest level of fire department access. Such buildings shall
comply with Section 403 of the Code.
EXCEPTIONS: The following subsections of 403 of the Code are
not requirements for buildings included within the scope of this section:
1. 403.2.2
2. 403.5.2
3. 403.6.1 Item 4
4. 403.6.1 Item 8
5. 403.7
6. 403.8
7. 403.9 Item 2
8. 403.10
(Ord. NS-333 § 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.180 Section 403.12 added-Special provisions for buildings between
thirty-five and fifty-five feet in height--Type I-F.R.
Section 403.12 is added to the Uniform Building Code to read:
Type I-F.R. building shall comply with the special provisions
of Section 403.11 of the Code.
(Ord. NS-333 $j 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.190 Section 604.6 added-Special provisions for buildings between
thirty-five and fifty-five feet in height-Type III.
Section 604.6 is added to the Uniform Building Code to read:
Type III buildings shall comply with the special provisions
of Section 403.11 of the Code.
(Ord. NS-333 5 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.210 Section 605.6 added-Special provision for buildings between
thirty-five and fifty-five feet in height-Type IV.
Section 605.6 is added to the Uniform Building Code to read:
Type IV building shall comply with the special provisions of
Section 403.11 of the Code.
(Ord. NS-333 $I 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.230 Section 1501 amended-Scope.
Section 1501 of the Uniform Building Code shall be amended to read:
Roof and roof structures shall be as specified in this Code
and as otherwise required by this Chapter.
Roof coverings other than wood shakes and shingles shall be
Class A. Wood Shakes and Shingles of any classification are prohibited as a
roof covering on all new structures and on all replacement roofs.
Roof coverings shall be secured or fastened to the supporting
roof construction and shall provide weather protection for the building at
the roof. Skylights shall be constructed as required in Chapter 24.
For use of plastics in roofs, see Chapter 26.
For solar energy collectors located above or upon a roof, see
Chapter 13.
(Ord. NS-398 § 2, 1997: Ord. NS-333 5 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.235 Section 3102.3.8 amended-Spark arrester.
Section 3102.3.8 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read:
All chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that
burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester. The net
free area of the spark arrester shall be not less than four times the net
free area of the outlet of the chimney. The spark arrester screen shall
have heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to 12 gauge wire, 19 gauge
galvanized wire or 24 gauge stainless steel. Openings shall not permit the
passage of spheres having a diameter larger than l/2-inch and shall not
block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8-inch.
(Ord. NS-333 5 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.260 Section 904.2 amended-Automatic fire extinguishing systems.
Section 904.2 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to add:
904.2.1 .l. Excluding detached R-3 occupancies, in buildings
two or more stories in height, an automatic fire-extinguishing system shall
be installed in those areas which lie below the lowest elevation of Fire
Department vehicular access. The access elevation shall be determined by
the Fire Chief.
904.2.1.2. Other provisions of this section notwithstanding,
all buildings hereafter constructed in which the aggregate floor area
exceeds 10,000 square feet shall be protected by an approved automatic
fire-extinguishing system.
904.23. Other provisions of this section notwithstanding,
all existing buildings in which the aggregate floor area is expanded to
exceed 10,000 square feet shall be protected throughout by an approved
automatic fire-extinguishing system.
(Ord. NS-333 5 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.270 Section 904.2.8 amended-Group R Division 1 and 3 occupancies.
Section 904.2.8 is amended to read:
An automatic sprinkler system conforming to UBC Standard
9-l shall be installed throughout every apartment house three or more
stories in height or containing 16 or more dwelling units, every congregate
residence three or more stories in height or having an occupant load of 20
or more, and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing 20
or more guest rooms.
Apartment houses and other residential buildings, having an
aggregate floor area exceeding 10,000 square feet, may be protected by an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system conforming to UBC Standard 9-3
when they are one or two stories in height and contain fewer than 16
dwelling units. Such automatic sprinkler systems shall not be considered as
the basis for increasing the allowable area of a building or for exemption
from any other Uniform Building Code requirement.
Residential or quick-response standard sprinkler heads shall
be installed in the dwelling units and guest room portions of the building.
(Ord. NS-333 5 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.310 Violations.
Any person or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this
code or this chapter is guilty of an infraction, except for the fourth and
each additional violation of a provision within one year, which shall be a
misdemeanor. Penalties for a violation of this chapter shall be as
designated in section 1.08.010 of this code. (Ord. NS-333 § 2 (part), 1995)
18.04.320 Section 502 amended-Premises identification.
Section 502 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read:
Each occupancy, principal building, structure, dwelling unit,
and mobilehome space within the City shall be identified by a number or
combination of number and letter. Such numbers shall be in harmony with
other established postal addresses in the area. The numbers for commercial
and industrial buildings shall be a minimum of six inches high and for
residential buildings, three inches high, and shall be of contrasting
colors so as to be readable from the adjoining streets. Numbers shall be
designated and assigned by the Building Department.
18.04.330 Street name signs.
All private and public streets within the city shall have designated
street names which shall be identified by signs. The size and type of
street signs and the names of streets shall be subject to the approval of
the city planning department, and the police and fire departments. Location
and number of signs shall be as required by the city. (Ord. NS-333 5 2
(pa@, 1995)
Chapter 18.04
Sections:
Building Code
18.04.010 Adopted.
18.04.015 Sections 106.1 and 106.2 amended - Permits Required.
18.04.020 Section 106.4 amended - Building Permit Issuance.
18.04.030 Section 106.4.4 amended - Expiration.
18.04.035 Section 107.4 amended - Expiration of Plan Review.
18.04.040 Section 107.2 amended - Permit Fees.
18.04.160 Section 403.1 amended - Special Provisions.
18.04.170 Section 403.11 added - Special Provisions for buildings between 35 and
55 feet in height.
18.04.180 Section 403.12 added - Special Provisions for buildings between 35 and
55 feet in height. Type l-F.R.
18.04.190 Section 604.6 added - Special Provisions for buildings between 35 and 55
feet in height. Type I II
18.04.210 Section 605.6 added - Special Provisions for buildings between 35 and 55
feet in height. Type IV
18.04.220 Deleted
18.04.230 Section 1501 amended - Scope.
18.04.235 Section 3102.8 amended - Spark Arrester.
18.04.260 Section 904.2 amended - Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems.
18.04.270 Section 904.2.8 amended - Group R Division 1 and 3 Occupancies.
18.04.310 Violations.
18.04.320 Section 502 amended - Premises Identification.
18.04.330 Street Name Signs.
18.04.010 Adooted. The Uniform Building Code, Volumes 1, 2, and 3, 1997 Edition,
excluding Chapter 11, and including Appendix Chapters 15, 29, and 31 Division III,
hereinafter referred to as “the code”, published by the International Conference Building
Officials, two copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk for public record and
inspection, are hereby adopted by reference as the city building code for regulating the
erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition,
conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of all buildings or
structures in the city of Carlsbad, except for changes, additions, deletions and amendments
in this chapter, which shall supersede the provisions of said code.
18.04.015 Section 106.1 and 106.2 amended - Permits Reauired. Sections 106.1 and
106.2 of the Uniform Building Code are amended to read:
106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 106.2 of this section, no
building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered,
repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, or demolished unless a separate permit
for each building or structure has first been obtained from the building official.
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106.2 Work Exempt from Permit. A building permit shall not be required for the
following:
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One story detached residential accessory buildings used as storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided the projected roof area does not exceed
120 square feet.
Playground, gymnastic and similar equipment and structures used for recreation
and athletic activities.
Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
Oil derricks.
Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high.
Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of
the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding
Class I, II or III-A liquids.
Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000
gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one.
Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not
over any basement or story below.
Painting, papering and similar finish work.
Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of group R, Division 3, and
Group U occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches.
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R Division 3 Occupancy in
which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity
does not exceed 5,000 gallons.
Patio Cover structures up to 300 square feet of projected roof area located at
least 6 feet from any other building on the same property.
Antennas supported on the roof.
Electrolier standards, flag poles and antennas not over 35 feet in height above
finish grade when fully extended.
Repairs which involve only the replacement of component parts or existing work
with similar materials only for the purpose of maintenance and which do not
aggregate over $l,OOO.OO in valuation and do not affect any electrical or
mechanical installations. Repairs exempt from permit requirements shall not
include any addition, change or modification in construction, exit facilities or
permanent fixtures or equipment. Specifically exempt from permit requirements
regardless of value:
a. Painting and decorating
b. Installation of floor covering.
c. Cabinet work.
d. Outside paving.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will
be required for the above exempted items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this
code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
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18.04.020 Section 106.4 amended - Building Permit Issuance. Section 106.4.1 of the
Uniform Building is amended to read:
The application, plans and specifications filed by an applicant for a permit shall be
reviewed by the Building Official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of
the City to check compliance with the laws and ordinances under their jurisdiction. If the
Building Official is satisfied that the work described in an application for permit and the
plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and
ordinances and that all applicable fees have been paid, he shall issue a permit therefor to
the applicant. In the case of new building, all fees required for connection to public water
systems and to sewer systems provided by entities other than the City must be paid or a
bond posted before a permit is issued.
When the Building Official issues a permit, he shall endorse in writing or stamp on
both sets of plan and specifications, “Approved”. Such approval plans and specifications
shall not be changed, modified, or altered without authorization from the Building Official,
and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.
The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building or
structure before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have
been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have
been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of such
permit shall proceed at his own risk without assurance that the permit for the entire
building or structure will be granted.
18.04.030 Section 106.4.4 amended - ExDiration. Section 106.4.4 of the Uniform
Building Code is amended to read:
Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this code shall
expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such
permit is not commenced within 180 calendar days from the date of such permit, or if the
building or work authorized by such permit is stopped at any time after the work is
commenced for a period of 180 calendar days, or if the building or work authorized by
such permit exceeds three calendar years from the issuance date of the permit. Work shall
be presumed to have commenced if the permittee has obtained a required inspection
approval of work authorized by the permit by the Building Official within 180 calendar
days of the date of permit issuance. Work shall be presumed to be stopped if the permittee
has not obtained a required inspection approval of work by the Building Official within
each 180 day period upon the initial commencement of work authorized by such permit.
Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be obtained to do so, and
the fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, and
provided that no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and
specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment
has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the
permittee shall pay a new permit fee.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time within
which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence
work within the time period required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The
Building official may extend the time for action by the permitee for a period not exceeding
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180 days on written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the
control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be
extended more than once.
1. The provisions of any sewer allocation system adopted pursuant to Chapter
18.05 of the Municipal Code shall supersede Section 106.4.4 of the Uniform Building
Code if the permit is issued pursuant to such system.
18.04.035 Section 107.4 amended - Exkration of Plan Review. Section 107.4 of the
Uniform Building Code is amended to read:
Applications for which no permit is issued within one year following the date of
application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may
thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. In order to
renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay
a new plan review fee.
18.04.040 Section 107.2 amended - Permit Fees. Section 107.2 of the Uniform
Building Code is amended to read:
PERMIT FEES. The fees for each permit shall be as set forth in a resolution of the City
Council.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, the building permit fee for factory
built housing shall be twenty-five percent of the fee for Type V dwelling units, and the plan
check fee shall be sixty-five percent of the building permit fee.
18.04.160 Section 403.1 amended - Special Provisions. Section 403.1 of the Uniform
Building Code is amended to read:
Scope. This section applies to all Group B office buildings and Group R, Division 1
Occupancies, each havin
B
floors used for human occupant located more than 55 feet
above the lowest level of ire department vehicle access. Sue K buildings shall be of Type I
or II-F.R. construction and shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system
in accordance with Section 403.2.
18.04.170 Section 403.11 added - Special Provisions for Buildings between 35 and 55
feet in height. Section 403.11 is added to the Uniform Building Code to read:
Section 403.11 Special Provisions for Buildings between 35 and 55 feet in height.
Scope. This section shall apply to all buildings having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 35 feet, but less than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire
department access. Such buildings shall comply with Section 403 of the Code.
EXCEPTIONS: The following subsections of 403 of the Code are not requirements for
buildings included within the scope of this section:
403.2.2
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3: 403.6.1 Item 4
4. 403.6.1 Item 8
403.7
2. 403.8 7: 403.9 Item 2
8. 8. 403.10 403.10
18.04.180 Section 403.12 added - Special Provisions for Buildings between 35 and 55 18.04.180 Section 403.12 added - Special Provisions for Buildings between 35 and 55
feet in height - Tvoe I-F.R. feet in height - Tvoe I-F.R. Section 403.12 is added to the Uniform Building Code to read: Section 403.12 is added to the Uniform Building Code to read:
Type I-F.R. building shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403.11 of the
Code.
Type I-F.R. building shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403.11 of the
Code.
18.04.190 Section 604.6 added - Special Provisions for Buildings between 35 and 55
feet in heipht - Type III. Section 604.6 is added to the Uniform Building Code to read:
Type III buildings shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403.11 of the
Code.
18.04.210 Section 605.6 added - Special Provision for Buildings between 35 and 55
feet in height - Tyoe IV. Section 605.6 is added to the Uniform Building Code to read:
Type IV building shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403.11 of the
Code.
18.04.220 - Deleted.
. ..18.04.230 Section 1501 amended - Scope. Section 1501 of the Uniform Building Code
shall be amended to read;
Roof and roof structures shall be as specified in this Code and as otherwise required by
this Chapter.
Roof coverings other than wood shakes and shingles shall be Class A.
Wood Shakes and Shingles of any classification are prohibited as a roof covering on all
structures and on all replacement roofs.
Roof coverings shall be secured or fastened to the supporting roof construction and
shall provide weather protection for the building at the roof.
Skylights shall be constructed as required in Chapter 24.
For use of plastics in roofs, see Chapter 26.
For solar energy collectors located above or upon a roof, see Chapter 13.
18.04.235 Section 3102.3.8 amended - Spark Arrester. Section 3102.3.8 of the
Uniform Building Code is amended to read:
All chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be
equipped with an approved spark arrester. The net free area of the spark arrester shall be
not less than four times the net free area of the outlet of the chimney. The spark arrester
screen shall have heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to 12 gauge wire, 19 gauge
galvanized wire or 24 gauge stainless steel. Openings shall not permit the passa e of
spheres having a diameter larger than l/2-inch and shall not block the passage of sp 1 eres
having a diameter of less than 3/8-inch.
18.04.260 Section 904.2 amended - Automatic Fire Extinguishing Svstems. Section
904.2 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to add:
904.2.1 .l. Excluding detached R-3 occupancies, in buildings two or more stories in
height, an automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed in those areas which lie
below the lowest elevation of Fire Department vehicular access. The access elevation shall
be determined by the Fire Chief.
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904.2.1.2. Other provisions of this section notwithstanding, all buildings hereafter
constructed in which the aggregate floor area exceeds 10,000 square feet shall be
protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system.
904.23. Other provisions of this section notwithstanding, all existin
which the aggregate floor area is expanded to exceed 10,000 square feet sha B
buildings in
I be protected
throughout by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system.
18.04.270 Section 904.2.8 amended - Group R Division 1 and 3 Occupancies.
Section 904.2.8 is amended to read:
An automatic sprinkler system conforming to UBC Standard 9-l shall be installed
throughout every apartment house three or more stories in height or containing 16 or more
dwelling units, every congregate residence three or more stories in height or having an
occupant load of 20 or more, and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing
20 or more guest rooms.
. . .
Apartment houses and other residential buildings, having an aggregate floor area
exceeding 10,000 square feet, may be protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system conforming to UBC Standard 9-3 when they are one or two stories in height and
contain fewer than 16 dwelling units. Such automatic sprinkler systems shall not be
considered as the basis for increasing the allowable area of a building or for exemption
from any other Uniform Building Code requirement.
Residential or quick-response standard sprinkler heads shall be installed in the
dwelling units and guest room portions of the building.
18.04.310 Violations. Any person or corporation who violates any of the provisions
of this Code or this Chapter is guilty of an infraction, except for the fourth and each
additional violation of a provision within one year, which shall be a misdemeanor.
Penalties for a violation of this Chapter shall be as designated in Section 1.08.010 of the
Municipal Code.
18.04.320 Section 502 amended - Premises Identification. Section 502 of the Uniform
Building Code is amended to read:
Each occupant
within the Cit
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shal Y
, principal building, structure, dwelling unit, and mobilehome space
be identified by a number or combination of number and letter. Such
numbers shal be in harmony with other established postal addresses in the area. The
numbers for commercial and industrial buildings shall be a minimum of six inches high
and for residential buildings, three inches hi h, and shall be of contrasting colors so as to
be readable from the adjoining streets. % Num
Building Department.
ers shall be designated and assigned by the
18.04.330 Street Name Signs. All private and public streets within the City shall have
designated street names which shall be identified by signs. The size and type of street
signs and the names of streets shall be subject to the approval of the City Planning Department, and the Police and Fire Departments.
as required by the City.
Location and number of signs shall be