HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-08; City Council; 16921; Adoption of Various Codes For Building And FireCITY OF CARLSBAD -AGENDA BILL
AB# 16,921
1 ADOPTING THE 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE
2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE. THE 2001
MTG. 10-8-02 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 CALIFORNIA I ELECTRICAL CODE AND THE 2001 CALIFORNIA
DEPT. CLK I MECHANICAL CODE
DEPT. HD.
CITY ATTY.
CITY MGR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. NS-637 amending Title 17,
Chapter 17.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; Ordinance No. NS-638 amending Title 18,
Chapter 18.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; Ordinance No. NS-639 amending 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. NS-641 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.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Ordinances No. NS-637 through 641 were introduced and first read at the City Council
meeting held on September 17, 2002 and reintroduced at the meeting held on October 1,
2002. The second reading allows the City Council to adopt the ordinances, which would
then become effective in thirty days. The City Clerk will have the ordinances published
within fifteen days, if adopted.
FISCAL IMPACT:
See Agenda Bill Nos. 16,894 and 16,913 on file with the City Clerk.
EXHIBITS:
1. Ordinance No. NS-637.
2. Ordinance No. NS-638
3. Ordinance No. NS-639
4. Ordinance No. NS-640
5. Ordinance No. NS-641
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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 ability 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
17.04.020
17.04.030
17.04.040
17.04.050
17.04.060
17.04.070
17.04.080
Adopted.
Section 901.4.2 amended -Marking of fire apparatus access roads.
Sections 1003.2.2 amended - Automatic fire extinguishing system.
Section 7701.7.2 amended -Prohibiting storage of explosives.
Section 7902.2.2.1 amended - Restricting aboveground storage of
flammable and combustible liquids.
Section 8204.2 amended - Restricted storage liquefied petroleum
gas.
Violations.
Emergency services cost recovery.
17.04.010 Adouted. The City of Carlsbdd adopts by reference the 2001 Edition 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 provisions 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:
901.4.2 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:
1. The entire lenglh 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-extinmishine 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.
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17.04.040 Section 7701.7.2 amended - Prohibiting storage of explosives.
Section 7701.7.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read:
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 liauids in aboveground 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 II liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited
within the city limits.
Exception: (1) Farms, rural areas and construction sites as provided in Section
7904.2 of this code.
Exception: (2) With the Chiefs approval Class I and II 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 Carlsbdd Municipal Code.
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17.04.080 Recovery of costs associated with certain emergency services provided by
the Citv Fire Deuartment.
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 he computed by the Fire
Department under the direction of the City Finance Department and shall include the
costs of personnel, equipment facilities, materials and other external resources.
1. 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.
2. 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 of routine service delivery, shall he
liable for all costs associated with that service demand.
3. 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, he liable for all future costs associated with each subsequent
needless response caused by those devices.
4. Any person or corporation who conducts unlawful activity which results in tire,
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 he liable for the costs associated with the
delivery of those services.
5. When, the interest of public safety, the Fire Chief, pursuant to Section 2501.18
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 associatcd with the
standby services.”
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall he effective 30 days after its adoption,
and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to he
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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 1 St day of OCTOBER ,2002 and thereafter
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held
on 8thday of OCT . ,2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, Hall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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ATTEST:
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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
18.04, TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE -
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 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:
18.04.01 0 AdoDted. 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.
SECTION 3: That Title 18, chapter 18.04.015 is amended to read as follows: 78.04.015
Section 106.1 and 106.2 amended - Permits Rewired. 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
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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.
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, I1
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
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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 Uniform 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 Buildinas between 35 and 55 feet in heiaht.
Section 403.26 is added to the Uniform 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 Item 4
4. 403.6.1 Item 8
5. 403.7
6. 403.8
7. 403.9 Item 2
8. 403.10
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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 Buildinqs between 35 and 55 feet in heiqht -
Type I-F.R. Section 403. 27 is added to the Uniform 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: 18.04.1 85
Section 603.6 added - Special Provisions for Buildinqs between 35 and 55 feet in heiqht - Tvpe
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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
- Ill. Section 604.6 is added to the Uniform Building Code to read:
Type 111 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 Buildinqs between 35 and 55 feet in heiqht - Tvpe
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Type IV buildings shall comply with the special provisions of Section 403. 26 of the Code.
SECTION 10: That Title 18, chapter 18.04.230 is amended to read as follows: 18.04.230
Section 1501 amended - ScoDe. Section 1501 of the Uniform Building Code shall be amended
to read;
Roofing assemblies, roof coverings, and roof structures shall be as specified in this Code
and as otherwise 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.
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.
SECTION 11: That Title 18, chapter 18.04.270 is amended to read as follows: 18.04.270
Section 904.2 9 amended - Grouo R Division 1 OccuDancies. Section 904.2. 9 is amended to
read:
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An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every apartment house three 01
more stories in height or containing 5 or more dwelling units, every congregate residence threr
or more stories in height or having an occupant load of I1 or more, and every hotel three 01
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 sprinkle1
system conforming to UBC Standard 9-3 when they are one or two stories in height and contair
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 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 1st day of OCTOBER , 2002 and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
8th day of OCTOBER , 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
ATTEST:
&RRAINE M. WOOD, &y Clerk f7
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I 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 on November 1, 2002, 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.
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INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City
Council held on the 1 st day of OCTOBER , 2002 and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
6th day of OCTOBER , 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewls, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, Ha:
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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RONALD R. BALL, City Attorney
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ATTEST:
RRAINE M. WOOD, drty 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:
National Fire Protection Association, is adopted by reference as the City Electrical Code.
18.12.010 Adoption. The California Electrical Code 2001 Edition, copyrighted by the
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 National 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 N.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
nonmetallic conduit from six inches inside the concrete footing to the service equipment. The
below ground, the copper grounding conductor shall be encased in concrete or in rigid
copper electrode conductor shall be continuous and unbroken to its termination at the service
connection.
encased electrode (rebar) may be used subject to the following requirements:
For single-family residential use only (up to and including 200 amp service), the concrete
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 18.08.247 is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 3: That Title 18, chapter 18.12 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code
Article 250-1 18 is amended to read:
18.1 2.247 Article 250-1 18 amended- Types of equipment grounding conductors.
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 11/4-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 on November 1, 2002, 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 1st day of OCTOBER , 2002 and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
8th day of OCTOBER , 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, Hall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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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 18.16, TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE J2001 EDITION).
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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 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 on November 1, 2002, 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.
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INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City
Council held on the 1st day of OCTOBER , 2002 and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
8th day of OCTOBER , 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, Hal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
ATTEST:
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