HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-17; City Council; 16894; Introducing the 2001 CodesCITY OF CARLSBAD -AGENDA BILL
4B# 16,894
THE 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2001
MTG. 9-17-02 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2001 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 2001 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
IEPT. BLD/FIRE AND THE 2001 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
3ECOMMENDED ACTION:
DEPT. HD.
CITY ATTY.
CITY MGR
It is recommended that the City Council Introduce Ordinance No. NS-637
amending Title 17, Chapter 17.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; Ordinance No.
~~-638 , amending Title 18, Chapter 18.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code;
Ordinance No. NS-639 , amepding Title 18, Chapter 18.08 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code; Ordinance No. NS-640 , amending Title 18, Chapter 18.12 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code, Ordinance No. - , amending Title 18, Chapter
18.16 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, to adopt by reference the 2001 Edition of the
California Fire Code, the 2001 Edition of the California Building Code, the 2001 Edition
of the California Mechanical Code, the 2001 Edition of the California Electrical Code,
and the 2001 Edition of the California Plumbing Code; and setting the Public Hearin2
for October 1, 2002. -
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Staff is proposing to adopt the latest editions of the model codes. These model codes
are adopted by the State Building Standards Commission, and 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 November 1, 2002. This
Council action will bring the City into compliance with the State requirements.
The 2000 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code as published by the Western Fire Chief's
Association is the latest State Fire Code and is proposed to be adopted herein. The
1997 Uniform Building Code was re-adopted in the State of California. The Building
Permit Fee section of the 1997 edition of the Code will not be adopted since permit fees
were set in 1996 and updated in 2000 concurrent with a fee resolution adopted by City
Council. Staff is not proposing any fee increases with these ordinances.
Staff is proposing that the 2001 Editions of the California Plumbing Code, the California
Electrical Code, and the California Mechanical Code be adopted into the Carlsbad
Municipal Code. No fee increases to plumbing, electrical, or mechanical permits are
proposed by any of these Council actions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
The Planning Director has determined that these activities are categorically exempt from
CEQA review pursuant to Section 15309 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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EXHIBITS:
1. Ordinance No. NS-637 , adopting the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition
2. Ordinance No. NS-638 , adopting the California Building Code, 2001 Edition
3. Ordinance No. NS-639 , adopting the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition
4. Ordinance No. NS-640 , adopting the Uniform Electrical Code, 2001 Edition
5. Ordinance No. NS-641 , adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition
6. Strikeout I highlight version of CMC Chapter 18.04
7. Complete version of CMC 18.04
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-637
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Carlsbad finds that improved fire
protection in the form of automatic fire sprinklers is necessary in larger commercial and
industrial buildings to insure the early control of fires and to prevent their spread. This
finding recognizes regional geologic conditions and the likelihood of numerous structure
fires following a greater magnitude seismic event. It also considers the limited abllity of
local emergency services to provide fire protection due to extraordinary service demands
following such events. Further basis for the finding is concern for local topographic
conditions and irregular elevations along primary travel routes throughout the city. These
conditions impede the rapid deployment and effectiveness of emergency resources.
SECTION 2: That existing Title 17, Chapter 17.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is repealed
and a new Chapter 17.04 is reenacted to read in its entirety as follows:
“17.04 FIRE PREVENTION CODE
Sections:
17.04.010 Adopted.
17.04.020 Section 901.4.2 amended - Marking of fire apparatus access roads.
17.04.030 Sections 1003.2.2 amended - Automatic fire extinguishing systems.
17.04.040 Section 7701.7.2 amended -Prohibiting storage of explosives.
17.04.050 Section 7902.2.2.1 amended - Restricting aboveground storage of
flammable and combustible liquids.
17.04.060 Section 8204.2 amended - Restricted storage liquefied petroleum
gas.
17.04.070 Violations.
17.04.080 Emergency services cost recovery.
17.04.010 Adopted. The City of Carlsbad adopts by reference the 2001 Editlon of
the California Fire Code, two copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk,
known as California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9 except for the following
amendments thereto.. The City amends the provlsions of the California Fire Code to Include
the requirements of the 2000 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code of Western Fire Chiefs
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Association for those occupancies not subject to the California Fire Code. As adopted and
amended herein, the California Fire Code becomes the Fire Code of the City of Carlsbad.
Section 901.4.2, amended - Marking of fire apparatus access roads. Section 901.4.2
is amended to read:
90 1.4.2 Marking. When required by the Chief, one or more of the following
methods shall be used to identify fire apparatus access roads and prohibit their obstruction:
I. The entire length of the road shall be marked by approved signs posted at intervals
no greater than one hundred feet, which identify the road as a “Fire lane” and state
the prohibition of parking therein. The sign shall also warn that vehicles in violation
are subject to citation or removal. Such signs shall be posted in a permanent manner
at a height no greater than nine feet and no less than seven feet; or,
2. Standard curbs bordering fire access roads shall have the words “NO PARKING
FIRE LANE’ painted upon their horizontal and vertical surfaces at intervals of not
more than twenty-five feet. Letters shall be of block style, minimum five (5) inches
in height with a stroke of not less than % inch, and shall be white on a red
background. The background shall extend at least six inches beyond the first and
last letters of the text; or,
3. A monument type sign may be placed at the entrance to a private street which
provides information as stated in sub-section 1, with additional wording necessary to
inform approaching traffic or parking restrictions. Such signs must be approved by
the Police Department and the Fire Marshal prior to installation.
17.40.030 Sections 1003.2.2 amended - Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems.
Section 1003.2.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to add:
6. 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 Chief.
7. Other provisions of this section notwithstanding, all buildings hereafter constructed
in which the aggregate floor area exceeds 10,000 square feet shall be protected
throughout by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
8. ’ 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 sprinkler system.
17.04.040 Section 7701.7.2 amended ~ Prohibitmg storage of explosives.
Section 7701.7.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read:
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7701.7.2. Prohibition of storage. Storage of explosive materials is prohibited within
the city limits.
17.04.050 Section 7902.2.2.1 amended ~ Restricted locations for storage of
flammable and combustible liquids in abovepround tanks. Section 7902.2.2.1 of the
California Fire Code is amended to read:
7902.2.2.1. Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited. The storage of
Class I and Class I1 liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited
within the city limits.
Exception: (I) Farms, rural areas and construction sites as provided in Section
7904.2 of this code.
Exception: (2) With the Chiefs approval Class I and I1 liquids may be stored
aboveground outside of buildings in specially designed approved and listed tanks, having
features incorporated into their design which mitigate concerns for exposure to heat,
ignition sources and mechanical damage. Tanks must be installed and used in
accordance with their listing, and provisions must be made for leak and spill
containment, Storage in such tanks on any site shall not exceed 550 gallons for Class I
or 1100 gallons for Class I1 liquids. The Chief may disapprove the installation of such
containers when, in the Chiefs opinion, their use presents an unacceptable risk to life or
property. In no case shall such storage be permitted on residential property. The Chief
may allow an increase in storage volume when it is found that such an increase serves
public safety interests.
17.04.060 Section 8204.2 amended -Restricting storage of liquefied petroleum gas.
Section 8204.2 of the California Code is amended to read as follows:
8204.2 . Maximum capacity within the city limits. Within the city limits, the
aggregate capacity of any one LP-gas storage installation shall not exceed a 2,000 gallon
(7571 L) water capacity.
17.04.070 Violations.
17.04.070. Except as otherwise provided in this code, any person or corporation who
violates any provision of this chapter IS guilty of an infraction, except that the fourth and
each additional violation of a provision of this chapter in a 12-month period shall be a
misdemeanor. Penalties for a violation of this chapter shall be as designated in Chapter
1.08 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
17.04.080 Recovery of costs associated with certain emergency services provided
by the City Fire Department.
17.04.080. The City shall be entitled to recover the cost of emergency services as
described in sub-sections 1 through 5. Service costs shall be computed by the Fire
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Department under the direction of the City Finance Department and shall include the
costs of personnel, equipment facilities, materials and other external resources.
Any person or corporation who allows a hazard to exist on property under
control of that person or corporation, after having been ordered by the Fire
Department or other city department to abate that hazard, is liable for the cost of
services provided by the Fire Department should an emergency arise as a result
of said unabated hazard.
Any person or corporation whose negligence causes an incident to occur on any
public or private street, driveway or highway, which, for the purposes of life,
property or environmental protection, places a service demand on the City Fire
Department resources beyond the scope ofroutine service delivery, shall be
liable for all costs associated with that service demand.
Any person or corporation responsible for property equipped with fire protection ‘
or detection devices which, due to malfunction, improper manipulation or
negligent operation causes a needless response by the Fire Department to the
property shall, for a period of 12 months after written notification by the Fire
Prevention Bureau, be liable for all future costs associated with each subsequent
needless response caused by those devices.
Any person or corporation who conducts unlawful activity which results in fire,
explosion, chemical release or any other incident to which the Fire Department
responds for the purpose of performing services necessary for the protection of
life, property or the environment, shall be liable for the costs associated with the
delivery of those services.
When, the interest of public safety, the Fire Chief, pursuant to Section 2501 .I 8
of this code, assigns Fire Department employees as standby personnel at any
event, or upon any premises, the person or corporation responsible for the event
or premises shall reimburse the Fire Department for all costs associated with the
standby services.”
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption,
and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be
published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the city of Carlsbad
within 15 days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of said City Council held
on the 17 th day of SEPTEMBEX ,2002 and thereafter
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held
on - day of , 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
RONALD R. BALL, City Attorney
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LORRAINE M. WOOD, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-638
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18 BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER
Volumes 1,2, and 3 (2001 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 California 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 to 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 California Building Code to prohibit wood shake and shingle roofs, and require other
roofs to be fire retardant, and provide more sprinklered buildings.
18.04, TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE -
SECTION 2: That Title 18, chapter 18.04.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"18.04.010 Adopted. The California Building Code, Volumes 1. 2, and 3, 2001 Edition,
excluding Chapter 11, and including Appendix Chapters 15, 29, and 31 Division 111, hereinafter
referred to as "the code", published by the International Conference of 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."
SECTION 3: That Title 18, chapter 18.04.015 is amended to read as follows: "18.04.015
Section 106.1 and 106.2 amended - Permits Required. Sections 106.1 and 106.2 of the
California 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,
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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:
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One story detached residential accessory buildings used as tool and 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 Ill-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 $1,000.00 in valuation and do not affect any electrical or mechanical
installations. Repairs exempt from permit requirements shall not include any
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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."
SECTION 4: That Title 18, chapter 18.04.160 is amended to read as follows: "18.04.160
Section 403.1 amended - Special Provisions. Section 403.1 of the California Building Code is
amended to read:
Scope. This section applies to all Group B office buildings, Group H. Division 8, 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."
SECTION 5: That Title 18. chapter 18.04.170 is amended to read as follows: "18.04.170
Section 403.26 added - Special Provisions for Buildinqs between 35 and 55 feet in heiqht.
Section 403.26 is added to the California Building Code to read:
Section 403.26 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:
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2. 403.5.2
3. 403.6.1 Item4
4. 403.6.1 Item 8
5. 403.7
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SECTION 6: That Title 18, chapter 18.04.180 is amended to read as follows: "18.04.180
Section 403.27 added - Special Provisions for Buildinas between 35 and 55 feet in height
Type I-F.R. Section 403.27 is added to the California Building Code to read:
Type I-F.R. buildings shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403.26 of the
Code."
SECTION 7: That Title 18. chapter 18.04.185 is amended to read as follows: "18.04.185
Section 603.6 added - Special Provisions for Buildings between 35 and 55 feet in heiqht - Type
- II. Section 603.6 is added to the California Building Code to read:
Type II buildings shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403.26 of the Code"
SECTION 8: That Title 18, chapter 18.04.190 is amended to read as follows: "18.04.190
Section 604.6 added - Special Provisions for Buildinqs between 35 and 55 feet in heiqht - Type
- 111. Section 604.6 is added to the California Building Code to read:
Type Ill buildings shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403.26 of the Code."
SECTION 9: That Title 18, chapter 18.04.210 is amended to read as follows: "18.04.210
Section 605.6 added - Special Provision for Buildinas between 35 and 55 feet in heiqht - Type
- IV. Section 605.6 is added to the California Building Code to read:
Type IV buildings shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403. 26 of the Code."
SECTION IO: That Title 18, chapter 18.04.230 is amended to read as follows: "18.04.230
Section 1501 amended - Scope. Section 1501 of the California Building Code shall be
amended to read;
Roofing assemblies, roof coverings, and roof structures shall be as specified in this Code
and as othewise required by this Chapter.
Roofing assemblies and 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.
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."
SECTION 11: That Title 18, chapter 18.04.270 is amended to read as follows: "18.04.270
- Section . . ____~~__ 904.2 9 amended group R Division 1 Occupancies. Section 904.2.9 of the California
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Building Code is amended to read:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every apartment house three or
more stories in height or containing 5 or more dwelling units, every congregate residence three
or more stories in height or having an occupant load of 11 or more, and every hotel three or
more stories in height or containing 6 or more guest rooms. Residential or quick-response
standard sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling units and guest room portions of the building.
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.”
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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 at least
once in a newspaper of general circulation within the city of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its
adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council held
on the 17th day of SEPTEMBER , 2002 and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
day of , 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
RONALD R. BALL, City Attorney
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LORRAINE M. WOOD, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-639
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18 CHAPTER 18.08, TO ADOPT BY
REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (2001 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
18.08.01 0 is amended to read as follows:
“18.06.010 Adoption. The California Mechanical Code, 2001 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 30 days after its adoption, and
the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published at
least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the city of Carlsbad within fifteen
days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council
held on the 17th day of SEPTEMBER, 2002 and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
day of , 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
RONALD R. BALL, City Attorney
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
LORRAINE M. WOOD, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-640
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18 CHAPTER 18.12, TO ADOPT BY
REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (2001 EDITION).
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: That Title 18, chapter 18.12 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
18.08.010 is amended to read as follows:
“18.12.010 Adoption. The California Electrical Code 2001 Edition, copyrighted by the
National Fire Protection Association, is adopted by reference as the City Electrical Code.”
SECTION 2: That Title 18, chapter 18.12 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
18.08.245 is amended to read as follows:
“18.12.245 Article 250-52(c) - Concrete encased electrode amended. Article 250-52 (c) - of the California Electric Code is amended to read:
The primary grounding method shall be that which is referred to as the “Ufer Ground” consisting
of 20 feet or more of Copper Conductor #4 (minimum) or larger sized from C.E.C. Table 250-
94, “Grounding Electrode Conductor for AC Systems.” The copper conductor shall be placed
three inches up from the bottom and a three-inch clearance from the sides of the concrete
footing and supported by a Reinforcing Bar #4 or larger completely encased in concrete. When
below ground, the copper grounding conductor shall be encased in concrete or in rigid
nonmetallic conduit from six inches inside the concrete footing to the service equipment. The
copper electrode conductor shall be continuous and unbroken to its termination at the service
connection.
For single-family residential use only (up to and including 200 amp service), the concrete
encased electrode (rebar) may be used subject to the following requirements:
1. The Rebar #4, 1/2 diameter or larger, to which the grounding electrode conductor is
connected must be a minimum of 20 feet long, unbroken.
2. The total developed length of rebar placed three inches up from the bottom of the foundation
must be no less than 20 feet. Where splices are necessary to obtain the required 20 feet, they
must be made so that the two bars overlap by no less than 15 inches and are secured by at
least two steel tie wires. The splice shall occur at the opposite end from the extended location.
3. The rebar may only extend out of the slab in a dry location.
4. The rebar must extend out of the slab at least six inches and not more than 18 inches, and
the point of connection of the grounding electrode connector must be accessible.
Aluminum or copper-clad aluminum electrode conductor shall not be used in concrete,
outside or in any other corrosive environment.”
Section 18.12.247 is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 3: That Title 18, chapter 18.12 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code
“18.12.247 Article 250-1 18 amended-- Types of equipment grounding conductors
Article 250-1 18 of the California Electric Code is amended to read:
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The equipment grounding conductor run with, or enclosing the circuit conductors shall be
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1. A copper or other corrosion resistant conductor. This conductor shall be solid or
stranded, insulated, covered or bare, and in the form of a wire or a busbar of any shape,
2. Rigid metal conduit.
3. Intermediate metal conduit.
4. Electrical metallic conduit.
5. Cable trays as permitted in Section 318-3(c) and 318-7.
6. Cable bus framework as permitted in Section 365-2(a).
All flexible metal conduits, Type AC cables, Type MC cables, mineral insulated metal
sheathed cables, and non-metallic conduit systems shall have equipment ground
conductors run with the circuit conductors.
Exception No. 1: Flexible metal conduit and flexible metallic tubing shall be permitted for
grounding if all the following conditions are met:
a. The length in any ground return path does not exceed 6 feet (1.83 m).
b. The circuit conductors contained therein are protected by overcurrent devices rated at
20 amperes or less.
c. The conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings listed for grounding.
Exception No. 2: Liquidtight flexible metal conduit shall be permitted as a grounding
means in the 1 l/4-inch and smaller trade sizes if the total length of any ground return
path is 6 feet (1.82m) or less, the conduit is terminated in fittings listed for grounding, and
the circuit conductors contained therein are protected by overcurrent devices rated at 20
amperes or less for 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch trade sizes and 60 amperes or less for 3/4-inch
through 11/4-inch trade sizes.
Exception No. 3: For direct-current circuits only, the equipment grounding conductor shall
be permitted to be run separately from the circuit conductors."
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EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption, and the
City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published at least
once in a newspaper of general circulation within the city of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its
adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council
held on the 17 th day of SEPTEMBER , 2002 and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
day of , 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
RONALD R. BALL, City Attorney
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LORRAINE M. WOOD, City Clerk
(SEAL)
(Ord No. NS-640) 3
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-641
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18 BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER
(2001 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
18.16, TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
18.016.010 is amended to read as follows:
"18.06.010 Adoption. The California Plumbing Code, 2001 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 30 days after its adoption, and
the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published at
least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the city of Carlsbad within fifteen
days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council
held on the 17th day of SEPTEMBER , 2002 and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
day of , 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
RONALD R. BALL, City Attorney
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
LORRAINE M. WOOD, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Chapter 18.04
Building Code
Sections:
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.
18.04.1 70 Section 403. 4-4 added - Special Provisions for buildings between 35
18.04.180 Section 403.9'F W added - Special Provisions for buildings between 35
18.04.190 Section 604.6 added - Special Provisions for buildings between 35 and 55
18.04.210 Section 605.6 added - Special Provisions for buildings between 35 and 55
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 904.2.9 8 amended -- Group R Division 1 Occupancies.
18.04.320 Section 502 amended - Premises Identification.
18.04.330 Street Name Signs.
18.04.01 0 Adopted. The &#&$ Ilni(r\rm Building Code, Volumes 1, 2, and 3,
2001 4997 Edition, excluding Chapter 11, and including Appendix Chapters 15, 29, and
31 Division 111, 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.
and 55 feet in height.
and 55 feet in height. Type 1-F.R.
feet in height. Type Ill
feet in height. Type IV
' 18.04.31 0 Violations.
18.04.015 Section 106.1 and 106.2 amended - Permits Required. Sections 106.1 and
106.2 of the ~~~~~~~~~~ Ilni(r\rm 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:
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One story detached residential accessory buildings used as ttlal and 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 (1 829 mm) high.
Oil derricks.
Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high.
Retainin,g 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 Ill-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 $1,000.00 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
Cal-ifornia Udxm 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 - Expiration. Section 106.4.4 of the California
U%t&m 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 - Expiration of Plan Review. Section 107.4 of the
CaS:ifeda J&&m 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 California
Uwhm 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
check fee shall be sixty-five percent of the building permit fee.
built housing shall be twenty-five percent of the fee for Type V dwelling units, and the plan
CaBifclmia Lhibm Building Code is amended to read: 18.04.160 Section 403.1 amended - Special Provisions. Section 403.1 of the
Group R, Division 1, Occupancies, each having floors used for human occupanc located Scope. This section applies to all Group B office buildings, on 8, and
more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such Luildings 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.
and 55 feet in height. Section 403.26 M is added to the t2il$bvmila &ifem 18.04.170 Section 403.%6 34 added - Special Provisions,for Buildings between 35 Building
Code to read:
Section 403.26 M Special Provisions for Buildings between 35 and 55 feet in height.
occupancy located more than 35 feet, but less than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire Scope. This section shall apply to all buildings having floors used for human
department access. Such buildings shall comply with Section 403 of the Code.
buildings included within the scope of this section:
EXCEPTIONS: The following subsections of 403 of the Code are not requirements for
1. 403.2.2
2. 403.5.2
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55 feet in height - Type I-F.R. Section 403.42 27 is added to the Cal:i$ornia i4dw-w
18.04.180 Section 403.Q 27 added - Special Provisions for Buildings between 35 and
Building Code to read:
the Code.
Type I-F.R. buildings shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403.- 26 of
Code
Type ll buildings shdH comply wi& the special provisions of Section 403.26 of the
feet in height - Type 111. Section 604.6 is added to the &dl .18.04.190 Section 604.6 added - Special Provisiong fQr Buildings between 35 and 55 &if&w Building Code to read:
Code. Type 111 buildings shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403.- 26 of the
feet in height - Type IV. Section 605.6 is added to the C&l&" LMww 18.04.210 Section 605.6 added - Special Provision for Qddings between 35 and 55 Building Code to read:
Code. Type IV buildings shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403.11 26 of the
18.04.220 - Deleted.
18.04.230 Section 1501 amended - Scope. Section 1501 of the CaMornia 4kbm Building Code shall be amended to read;
&o&g a%$&& &#, aeef and roof structures shall be as specified in
this Code and as otherwise required by this Chapter.
Class A. Ftoefing a~sem:~l~~s,:,atil~~~oof coverings other than wood shakes and shingles shall be
structures and on all replacement roofs. Wood Shakes and Shingles of any classification are prohibited as a roof covering on all
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
c&f&&k &&WI Building Code is amended to read: 18.04.235 Section 3102.3.8 amended - Spark Arrester. Section 3102.3.8 of the
equipped with an approved spark arrester. The net free area of the spark arrester shall be
All chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns solid fuel 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
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galvanized wire or 24 gauge stainless steel. Openin s shall not permit the passa e of
spheres having a diameter larger than 1R-inch and sha 7 I not block the passage of sp a eres
having a diameter of less than 3/8-inch.
18.04.260 Section .. 904 .2bfthe,j&- ".' . Section
height, an automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed in those areas which lie 904.2.1.1. Excluding detached R-3 occupancies, in buildings two or more stories in
below the lowest elevation of Fire Department vehicular access. The access elevation shall be determined by the Fire Chief.
constructed in which the aggregate floor area exceeds 10,000 square feet shall be
904.2.1.2. Other provisions of this section notwithstanding, all buildings hereafter
protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system.
904.2.3. Other provisions of this section notwithstanding, all existin buildings in which the aggregate floor area is expanded to exceed 10,000 square feet sha f I be protected
throughout by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system.
Section 904.2.- is amended to read: 18.04.270 Section 904.2.8 9 amended - Group R Division 1 W Occupancies.
three or more stories in height or containing B X5 or more dwelling units. every congregate
An automatic sprinkler system shall be.,installed throughout every apartment house
residence three or more stories in height or having an occupant load of l!I 20 or more, and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing 6 20 or more guest rooms. Residential or quick-res onse standard sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling units and guest room portions oft 1 e bullding. "
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.
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.
Califarnia Lbihm Building Code is amended to read: 18.04.320 Section 502 amended - Premises Identification. Section 502 of the
Each occupancy, pr,incipal building, structure, dwelling unit, and mobilehome space within the Cit shal be ldentlfled by a number or combination of number and letter. Such numbers shal Y be In harmony with other established postal addresses in the area. The
and for residential buildings, three inches hi h, and shall be of contrasting colors so as to numbers for commercial and industrial buildings shall be a minimum of six inches high
be readable from the adjoining streets. Num % ers shall be designated and assigned by the
Building Department.
designated street names which shall be identified by signs. The size and type of street
18.04.330 Street Name Signs. All private and public streets within the City shall have
signs and the names of streets shall be subject to the approval of the City Planning
as required by the City. Department, and the Police and Fire Departments. Location and number of signs shall be
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Chapter 18.04
Building Code
Sections:
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.
18.04.1 60 Section 403.1 amended -- Special Provisions.
18.04.170 Section 403.26 added - Special Provisions for buildings between 35 and
18.04.180 Section 403.27 added - Special Provisions for buildings between 35 and
18.04.190 Section 604.6 added -- Special Provisions for buildings between 35 and 55
18.04.210 Section 605.6 added -- Special Provisions for buildings between 35 and 55
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 904.2.9 amended -- Group R Division 1 Occupancies.
18.04.310 Violations.
18.04.320 Section 502 amended -- Premises Identification.
18.04.330 Street Name Signs.
55 feet in height.
55 feet in height. Type 1-F.R.
feet in height. Type 111
feet in height. Type IV
18.04.010 Adopted. The California Building Code, Volumes 1, 2, and 3, 2001
Edition, excluding Chapter 11, and including Appendix Chapters 15, 29, and 31 Division
111, 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.
18.04.01 5 Section 106.1 and 106.2 amended - Permits Required. Sections 106.1 and
106.2 of the California 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:
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One story detached residential accessory buildings used as tool and 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 Ill-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 $~,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
California 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 therefore 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 - Expiration. Section 106.4.4 of the California
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 - Expiration of Plan Review. Section 107.4 of the
California 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 California
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
check fee shall be sixty-five percent of the building permit fee.
built housing shall be twenty-five percent of the fee for Type V dwelling units, and the plan
California Building Code is amended to read: 18.04.160 Section 403.1 amended - Special Provisions. Section 403.1 of the
Group R, Division 1, Occupancies, each having floors used for human occupanc located
Scope. This section applies to all Group B office buildings, Group H,Division 8, and
more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such guildings 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.
55 feet in height. Section 403.26 is added to the California Building Code to read: 18.04.170 Section 403.26 added - Special Provisions for Buildings between 35 and
Section 403.26 Special Provisions for Buildings between 35 and 55 feet in height
occupancy located more than 35 feet, but less than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire
Scope. This section shall apply to all buildings having floors used for human
department access. Such buildings shall comply with Section 403 of the Code.
buildings included within the scope of this section: EXCEPTIONS: The following subsections of 403 of the Code are not requirements for
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feet in height - Type I-F.R. Section 403. 27 is added to the California Building Code to 18.04.180 Section 403. 27 added -Special Provisions for Buildings between 35 and 55
read:
Code. Type I-F.R. buildings shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403. 26 ofthe
feet in height - Type II. Section 603.6 is added to the California Building Code to read:
18.04.185 Section 603.6 added - Special Provisions for Buildings between 35 and 55
Code
Type II buildings shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403.26 of the
feet in height - Type 111. Section 604.6 is added to the California Building Code to read:
.18.04.190 Section 604.6 added - Special Provisions for Buildings between 35 and 55
Code. Type 111 buildings shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403. 26 of the
feet in height - Type IV. Section 605.6 is added to the California Building Code to read: 18.04.210 Section 605.6 added - Special Provision for Buildings between 35 and 55
Code. Type IV buildings shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403. 26 of the
18.04.220 - Deleted.
Code shall be amended to read;
18.04.230 Section 1501 amended - Scope. Section 1501 of the California Building
Code and as otherwise required by this Chapter. Roofing assemblies, roof coverings, and roof structures shall be as specified in this
Class A.
Roofing assemblies and roof coverings other than wood shakes and shingles shall be
structures and on all replacement roofs.
Wood Shakes and Shingles of any classification are prohibited as a roof covering on all
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 California 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. Openin s shall not permit the passage of
spheres having a diameter larger than 1/2-inch and sha 7 I not block the passage of spheres
having a diameter of less than 3/8-inch.
904.2 of the California Building Code is amended to add:
18.04.260 Section 904.2 amended - Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems. Section
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904.2.1.1. 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.
constructed in which the aggregate floor area exceeds 10,000 square feet shall be
904.2.1.2. Other provisions of this section notwithstanding, all buildings hereafter
protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system.
904.2.3. 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.
904.2.9 of the California Building Code is amended to read:
18.04.270 Section 904.2 9 amended - Group R Division 1 Occupancies. Section
three or more stories in height or containing 5 or more dwellin units, every congregate
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every apartment house
residence three or more stories in height or having an occupant 7 oad of 11 or more, and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing 6 or more guest rooms.
guest room portions of tte building.
Residential or quick-res onse standard sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling units and
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
contain fewer than 16 dwelling units. Such automatic sprinkler systems shall not be
system conforming to UBC Standard 9-3 when they are one or two stories in height and
considered as the basis for increasing the allowable area of a building or for exemption from any other Uniform Building Code requirement.
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.
California Building Code is amended to read:
18.04.320 Section 502 amended - Premises Identification. Section 502 of the
within the Cit shal be ldentlfled by a number or combination of number and letter. Such Each occupancy, pr,incipa! building, structure, dwelling unit, and mobilehome space
numbers shalr be in harmony with other established postal addresses in the area. The
and for residential buildings, three inches hi h, and shall be of contrasting colors so as to
numbers for commercial and industrial buildings shall be a minimum of six inches high
be readable from the adjoining streets. Num % ers shall be designated and assigned by the Building Department.
designated street names which shall be identified by signs. The size and type of street 18.04.330 Street Name Signs. All private and public streets within the City shall have
signs and the names of streets shall be subject to the approval of the City Planning
as required by the City. Department, and the Police and Fire Departments. Location and number of signs shall be
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