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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-25; City Council; 21543; Amending Municipal Codes Title 18 Chapters 18.04 18.08 18.12 18.16 18.18 18.20 18.21 18.30, Repealing Chapter 18.28CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL AB# 21,543_ MTG. 3/25/14 INTRODUCING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.04 (BUILDING CODE); CHAPTER 18.08 (MECHANICAL CODE); CHAPTER 18.12 (ELECTRICAL CODE); CHAPTER 18.16 (PLUMBING CODE); CHAPTER 18.18 (SOLAR ENERGY CODE); CHAPTER 18.20 (RESIDENTIAL CODE); CHAPTER 18.21 (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE); AND CHAPTER 18.30 (ENERGY CONSERVATION REGULATIONS) AND REPEALING CHAPTER 18.28 (SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURE AND USE) DEPT. DIRECTOR AB# 21,543_ MTG. 3/25/14 INTRODUCING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.04 (BUILDING CODE); CHAPTER 18.08 (MECHANICAL CODE); CHAPTER 18.12 (ELECTRICAL CODE); CHAPTER 18.16 (PLUMBING CODE); CHAPTER 18.18 (SOLAR ENERGY CODE); CHAPTER 18.20 (RESIDENTIAL CODE); CHAPTER 18.21 (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE); AND CHAPTER 18.30 (ENERGY CONSERVATION REGULATIONS) AND REPEALING CHAPTER 18.28 (SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURE AND USE) CITY ATTORN^Y^'^;^^:^ DEPT. CED INTRODUCING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.04 (BUILDING CODE); CHAPTER 18.08 (MECHANICAL CODE); CHAPTER 18.12 (ELECTRICAL CODE); CHAPTER 18.16 (PLUMBING CODE); CHAPTER 18.18 (SOLAR ENERGY CODE); CHAPTER 18.20 (RESIDENTIAL CODE); CHAPTER 18.21 (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE); AND CHAPTER 18.30 (ENERGY CONSERVATION REGULATIONS) AND REPEALING CHAPTER 18.28 (SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURE AND USE) CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION: CS-245 , amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 18, Chapter 18.04 (Building Chapter 18.08 (Mechanical Code); Chapter 18.12 (Electrical Code); Chapter 18.16 (Plumbing Code); Introduce Ordinance No Code Chapter 18.18 (Solar Energy Code); Chapter 18.20 (Residential Code); Chapter 18.21 (Green Building Standards Code); Chapter 18.30 (Energy Conservation Regulations); and repealing Chapter 18.28 (Swimming Pool Enclosures and Use). After Introduction the City clerk will commence the noticing period, per Government Code Section 6066, for a public hearing adopting Ordinance No. CS-245 . ITEM EXPLANATION: Staff is proposing to adopt the 2013 California Building Code, the 2013 California Mechanical Code, the 2013 California Electrical Code, the 2013 California Plumbing Code, the 2009 Uniform Solar Code, the 2013 California Residential Code, the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code, and the 2013 California Energy Code into the Carlsbad Municipal Code, as amended. These codes are adopted by the California Building Standards Commission and are enforced statewide effective January 1, 2014. Local jurisdictions are required to enforce these regulations as the minimum standards for construction throughout the State. The adoption of these codes as recommended will bring the city into compliance with the State requirements. Local amendments are also proposed with this adoption. Amendments to the California construction codes are necessary due to the city's unique local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions or infrastructure limitations. These local amendments include carry over code provisions adopted in previous years by City Council and new amendments deemed necessary due to local conditions and to provide uniformity between the Municipal, Green and Residential codes. A summary of the city's approach to this code adoption and the proposed significant changes or additions to the code are included in this agenda bill as Attachment 3. The Fire Code is adopted and enforced as a companion code. The summary of changes is included for reference in this agenda bill and the agenda bill (AB# 21,543 ) adopting the California Fire Code. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Will Foss 760-602-2716 will.foss@carlsbadca.gov and Mike Lopez 760-602-4661 michael.lopez(5)carlsbadca.eov FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED X CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC • DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN • CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF • WITHDRAWN • OTHER-SEE MINUTES • AMENDED • Page 2 No fee increase to building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical permits are proposed by any of these actions. Building, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing permit fees will be adopted in a separate master fee resolution. FISCAL IMPACT: No fee modifications are proposed by these ordinances. Building and other permit fees will be reviewed as part ofthe Finance Departments 2013-2014 master fee schedule and was effective September 1, 2013. EVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require environmental review. EXHIBITS: 1. Ordinance No. CS-245 amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code 2. Proposed additions/deletions to the Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 18, Chapters 18.04,18.08,18.12,18.16, 18.18,18.20,18.21,18.30 3. 2013 California Building and Fire Code Adoption - Summary of Changes. EXHIBIT 1 1 ORDINANCE NO. CS-245 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL 3 CODE, TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.04 (BUILDING CODE); CHAPTER 18.08 (MECHANICAL CODE); CHAPTER 18.12 4 (ELECTRICAL CODE); CHAPTER 18.16 (PLUMBING CODE); CHAPTER 18.18 (SOLAR ENERGY CODE); CHAPTER 18.20 5 (RESIDENTIAL CODE); CHAPTER 18.21 (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE); AND CHAPTER 18.30 (ENERGY 6 CONSERVATION REGULATIONS) AND REPEALING CHAPTER 18.28 (SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURE AND USE). 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2Q WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad finds that adoption of the 2 J 2013 Edition of the Uniform Solar Energy Code is in the best interest of the public and promotes 22 the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and 23 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad finds that adoption of the 2^ 2013 Edition of the California Residential Code is in the best interest of the public and promotes 25 the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and 26 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad finds that adoption of the 27 2013 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is in the best interest of the public WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad finds that adoption of the 2013 Edition ofthe California Building Code is in the best interest ofthe public and promotes the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad finds that adoption of the 2013 Edition ofthe California Mechanical Code is in the best interest ofthe public and promotes the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad finds that adoption of the 2013 Edition of the California Electrical Code is in the best interest of the public and promotes the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad finds that adoption of the 2013 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is in the best interest of the public and promotes the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and 28 •1- EXHIBIT 1 1 and promotes the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and 2 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad finds that adoption of the 3 2013 Edition of the California Energy Code Is in the best interest of the public and promotes the 4 health, safety and welfare of its citizens. 5 THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as 6 follows: 7 Section 1: That Chapter 18.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to 8 read as follows: 9 Chapter 18.04 BUILDING CODE 10' 11 ,. 18.04.010 Adoption. 12 18.04.015 Sections 105.1 and 105.2 aniended—Permits required. 18.04.020 Section 105.3.1 amended—Buiiding Pemiit issuance. 13 18.04.025 Building Official designated. 18.04.030 Section 105.5 amended—Expiration. 18.04.035 Section 107.4 amended—Expiration of pian review. 18.04.040 Section 108.4 amended—Permit fees. 1^ 18.04.150 Section 202 amended—Definitions. 18.04.230 Section 1501 amended—Scope. 18.04.310 Vioiations. j7 18.04.315 Certificate of noncompliance. 18.04.330 Street name signs. 16 Sections: Section 2: That Section 18.04.010 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.04.010 Adoption. 18 19 20 21 .. The 2013 Edition of the California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2 hereinafter referred to as 22 "the code," copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission, two copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk for public record and inspection, are hereby adopted by 23 reference as the building code of the City of Carlsbad for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, 24 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 25 supersede the provisions of said code. 26 Section 3: That Section 18.04.015 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to 27 read as follows: 28 -2- 3 Fences not over six feet (1,829 mm) high. EXHIBIT 1 1 18.04.015 Sections 105.1 and 105.2 amended—Permits required. 2 Sections 105.1 and 105.2 of the California Building Code are amended to read as follows: 3 105.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 105.2 of this section, no building or 4 structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, or demolished unless a separate permit for each 5 building or structure has first been obtained from the Building Official. 6 106.2 Worl^ Exempt from Permit. A building permit shall not be required for the following: 7 1. One story detached residential accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11 8 m2). 9 2 Playground, gymnastic and similar equipment and structures used for recreation and athletic activities accessory to one and two family dwellings. 10" 11 .. 4. Non-fixed movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over five feet nine 12 inches (1,853 mm) in height. 13 5. Retaining walls which are not over four feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II 14 or IDA liquids. 15 6. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one. 16 7. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any 17 basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route. 18 8. Painting, papering and similar finish work. 19 9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 20 10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of group R, Division 3, and Group U occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches. 21 11. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R Division 3 Occupancy in which the 22 pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons. 12. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes. 13. Antennas supported on the roof. 23 24 25 14. Electrolier standards, flag poles and antennas not over 35 feet in height above finish grade 26 when fully extended. 27 15. 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 28 " EXHIBIT 1 1 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, 2 exit facilities or permanent fixtures or equipment. Specifically exempt from permit requirements regardless of value: 3 a. Painting and decorating 4 b. Installation of floor covering. c. Cabinet work. d. Outside paving. 5 6.. Unless OthenA/ise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be 7 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 8 violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. 9 Section 4: That Section 18.04.040 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to 10 read as follows: 11 18.04.040 Section 108.4 amended—Permit fees. 12 Section 108.4 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 13 PERMIT FEES. The fees for each permit shall be as set forth in the City's master fee schedule or by a resolution ofthe City Council. 14 15 16 17 18 .. Roofing assemblies, roof coverings, and roof structures shall be as specified in this Code and 19 as otherwise required by this Chapter. 20 Roofing assemblies and roof coverings other than wood shakes and shingles shall be Class A. 21 Wood Shakes and Shingles of any classification are prohibited as a roof covering on all structures and on ail replacement roofs. 22 Roof coverings shall be secured or fastened to the supporting roof construction and shall 23 provide weather protection for the building at the roof. 24 Skylights shall be constructed as required in Chapter 24. For use of plastics in roofs, see Chapter 26.For solar photo voltaic energy collectors located above or upon a roof, see Chapter 25 6 of the California Fire Code. 26 SECTION 6: That Section 18.04.320 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code is repealed 27 in its entirety. 28 Section 5: That Section 18.04.230 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.04.230 Section 1501 amended—Scope. Section 1501 ofthe California Building Code is amended to read as follows: EXHIBIT 1 1 Section 7: that Section 18.08.010 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to 2 read as follows: 3 18.08.010 Adoption. 4 The California Mechanical Code 2013 Edition, copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted by reference as the mechanical code of the City 5 of Carlsbad. 6 SECTION 8: That Section 18.12.010 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended 7 to read as follows: 8 18.12.010 Adoption. 9 The California Electrical Code 2013 Edition, copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association, is adopted by reference as the electrical code for the city of Carlsbad. 10 11 12 13 18 24 25 26 27 28 SECTION 9: That Section 18.16.010 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.16.010 Adoption. The California Plumbing Code, 2013 Edition, copyrighted by the International Association of 14 Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted by reference as the plumbing code of the city of Carlsbad except for the changes, additions, and amendments set forth in this chapter, which 15 shall supersede such provisions of said code. 16 Section 10: That Section 18.18.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended 17 to read as follows: 18.18.010 Adoption of the Uniform Solar Energy Code. 1^ The Uniform Solar Energy Code, 2012 Edition, copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted by reference as the solar energy code of the city 20 of Carlsbad. 2^ Section 11: That Section 18.20.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended 22 to read as follows: 23 18.20.010 Adoption. The 2013 California Residential Code including Appendix Chapter H, copyrighted by The California Building Standards Commission, is adopted by reference as the Residential Building Code of the City of Carlsbad. Section 12: That Section 18.21.010 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: -5- EXHIBIT 1 1 18.21.010 Adoption. 2 The 2013 California Green Building Standards Code copyrighted by The California Building Standards Commission, is adopted by reference as the Green Building Standards Code of the 3 City of Carlsbad. 4 Section 13: That Chapter 18.30 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to 5 read as follows: 6 Chapter 18.30 ENERGY CONSERVATION REGULATIONS 7" 8 25 26 27 28 Sections: 18.30.010 Adoption. ^ 18.30.020 Purpose and application. 18.30.030 Buiiding Official designated. 18.30.040 Solar alternative design provisions required. 18.30.050 Permit fees. j2 Section 14: That Section 18.30.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended j^ to read as follows: 18.30.010 Adoption. The California Energy Code, 2013 Edition, copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission is adopted by reference as the Energy Code for the City of Carlsbad. Section 15: That Section 18.30.040 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.30.040 Solar alternative design provisions required. 16 17 18 19 1. All new residential units shall include provisions specifically designed to allow the later 2Q installation of any system which utilizes solar energy as an alternative energy source. No building permit shall be issued unless the piping or conduit and roof penetration details 21 required pursuant to this section are indicated in the building plans. This section shall apply only to those residential dwelling units for which a building permit was applied for after the 22 effective date of the ordinance adopting this chapter. 23 2. Exception. The provisions of this section can be modified or waived when it can be satisfactorily demonstrated to the building official that solar energy alternatives are 24 Impractical due to shading, building orientation, construction constraints or configuration of the parcel. Section 16: That Chapter 18.28 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety. -6- EXHIBIT 1 1 EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption; 2 and the city clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published at least 3 once in a newspaper of general circulation In the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its 4 adoption. 5 INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City 6 Council on the 25th day of March. 2014, and thereafter. 7 /// 8 /// 9 /// 10 /// 11 /// 12 /// 13 /// /// /// /// /// /// /// /// /// /// /// /// /// /// /// -7- 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 EXHIBIT 1 1 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of 2 Carlsbad on the day of , 2014, by the following vote, to wit: 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3 4 5 6 7 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: 8 9 CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney 10 MATT HALL, Mayor 11 ATTEST: BARBARA ENGELSON, City Clerk •8- EXHIBIT 2 10 Sections: 1 Chapter 18.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code 2 Chapter 18.04 BUILDING CODE 3 " 4 18.04.010 Adoption. 5 18.04.015 Sections 105.1 and 105.2 amended—Permits required. 18.04.020 Section 105.3.1 amended—Building Permit issuance. 6 18.04.025 Building Official designated. 18.04.030 Section 105.5 amended—Expiration. 7 18.04.035 Section 107.4 amended—Expiration of plan review. 18.04.040 Section 108.4 amended—Permit fees. 8 18.04.150 Section 202 amended—Definitions. 18.04.230 Section 1501 amended—Scope. 9 18.04.310 Violations. 18.04.315 Certificate of noncompliance.. 18.04.320 Section 502 amended—Premises identification. ll 18.04.330 Street name signs. Section 18.04.010 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code 18.04.010 Adoption. 12 13 14 The 20130 Edition of the California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2 hereinafter referred to as 15 "the code," copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission, two copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk for public record and inspection, are hereby adopted by 16 reference as the building code of the City of Carlsbad for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, 17 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 18 supersede the provisions of said code. 19 Section 18.04.015 of the Carisbad Municipal Code 20 18.04.015 Sections 105.1 and 105.2 amended—Permits required. 21 Sections 105.1 and 105.2 of the California Building Code are amended to read as follows: 22 105.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 105.2 of this section, no building or 23 structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, or demolished unless a separate permit for each 24 building or structure has first been obtained from the Building Official. 25 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. A building permit shall not be required for the following: 26 1. One story detached residential accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11 27 m2). 28 2 Playground, gymnastic and similar equipment and structures used for recreation and athletic EXHIBIT 2 1 activities accessory to one and two family dwellings. 2 3 Fences not over six feet (1,829 mm) high. 3 4. Non-fixed movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over five feet nine inches (1,853 mm) in height. 4 Retaining walls which are not over four feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom 5 of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class 1,11 or IDA liquids. 6 Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons 7 (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one. 8 7. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route. 8. Painting, papering and similar finish work. 9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 9 10 11 10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of group R, Division 3, and Group U 12 occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches. 13 11. 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 14 gallons. 15 12. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes. 16 132. Antennas supported on the roof. 17 143. Electrolier standards, flag poles and antennas not over 35 feet in height above finish grade when fully extended. 8 1547 Repairs which involve only the replacement of component parts or existing work with 19 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 20 exempt from permit requirements shall not include any addition, change or modification in construction, exit facilities or permanent fixtures or equipment. Specifically exempt from 21 permit requirements regardless of value: a. Painting and decorating b. Installation of floor covering. c. Cabinet work. 22 23 24 d. Outside paving. 25 Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items. Exemption from the permit requirements of this 26 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. 27 28 Section 18.04.230 ofthe Carisbad Municipal Code 18.04.230 Section 1501 amended—Scope. Section 1501 ofthe California Building Code is amended to read as follows: EXHIBIT 2 1 Section 18.04.040 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code 2 18.04.040 Section 108.4 amended—Permit fees. 3 Section 108.4 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 4 PERMIT FEES. The fees for each permit shall be as set forth in the City's master fee schedule or by a resolution ofthe City Council. 5 Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, the building permit fee for factory built housing 6 shall be twenty five percent of the fee for Type V dwelling units, and the plan check fee shall be sixty five percent ofthe building permit fee. 7 " 8 9 10 11 Roofing assemblies, roof coverings, and roof structures shall be as specified in this Code and 12 as OthenA/ise required by this Chapter. 13 Roofing assemblies and roof coverings other than wood shakes and shingles shall be Class A. 14 Wood Shakes and Shingles of any classification are prohibited as a roof covering on all structures and on all replacement roofs. 15 Roof coverings shall be secured or fastened to the supporting roof construction and shall 16 provide weather protection for the building at the roof. 17 Skylights shall be constructed as required in Chapter 24. For use of plastics in roofs, see Chapter 26.For solar photo voltaic energy collectors located above or upon a roof, see Chapter 18 643 of the California Fire Code. 19 20 Section 18.04.320 of the Carisbad Municipal Code 21 18.0^.320 Section 502 amended—Premises identification. 22 Section 502 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 23 Each occupancy, principal building, structure, dwelling unit, and mobile home space within the City shall be identified by a number or combination of number and letter. Such numbers shall be 24 in harmony with other established postal addresses in the area. The numbers for commercial and industrial buildings shall be a minimum of six inches high and for residential buildings, three 25 inches high, and shall be of contrasting colors so as to be readable from the adjoining streets- Numbers shall be designated and assigned by the Building Department. E6 '• 27 28 EXHIBIT 2 1 Section 18.08.010 of the Carisbad Municipal Code 2 18.08.010 Adoption. 3 The California Mechanical Code 204013 Edition, copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted by reference as the mechanical code of the City 4 of Carlsbad. 19 20 Section 18.12.010 ofthe Carisbad Municipal Code 18.12.010 Adoption. The California Electrical Code 20130 Edition, copyrighted by the National Fire Protection 8 Association, is adopted by reference as the electrical code for the city of Carlsbad. 9 10 Section 18.16.010 of the Carisbad Municipal Code 11 18.16.010 Adoption. |12 The California Plumbing Code, 20103 Edition, copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted by reference as the plumbing code of the city of 13 Carlsbad except for the changes, additions, and amendments set forth in this chapter, which shall supersede such provisions of said code. 14 15 16 17 Section 18.18.010 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code 18.18.010 Adoption of the Uniform Solar Energy Code. The Uniform Solar Energy Code, 200012 Edition, copyrighted by the International Association of 18 Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted by reference as the solar energy code of the city of Carlsbad. Section 18.20.010 ofthe Carisbad Municipal Code 18.20.010 Adoption. 21 I The 20103 California Residential Code including Appendix Chapter H, copyrighted by The ^2 California Building Standards Commission, is adopted by reference as the Residential Building Code of the City of Carlsbad. 23 24 Section 18.21.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code 25 18.21.010 Adoption '6 The 20103 California Green Building Standards Code copyrighted by The California Building Standards Commission, is adopted by reference as the Green Building Standards Code of the 2^ City of Carlsbad 28 20 21 24 Sections: EXHIBIT 2 1 Chapter 18.30 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code 2 Chapter 18.30 ENERGY CONSERVATION REGULATIONS 3 " 4 18.30.010 Adoption. 5 18.30.020 Purpose and application. 18.30.030 Building Official designated. 6 18.30.040 Solar alternative design provisions water heating preplumbing required. 18.30.050 Permit fees. 7 ^ Section 18.30.010 of the Carisbad Municipal Code ^ 18.30.010 Adoption. P The California Energy Code, 20130 Edition, copyrighted by the California Building Standards J J Commission is adopted by reference as the Energy Code for the City of Carlsbad. 12 Section 18.30.040 of the Carisbad Municipal Code 18.30.040 Solar water heater preplumbing alternative design provisions required. 14 „ 1. All new residential units shall include plumbing provisions specifically designed to allow the later installation of any system which utilizes solar energy as the pfimar-y-means of heatiFif domestic potable water an alternative energy source. No building permit shall be issued ^" unless the piping or conduit and roof penetration details plumbing reguired pursuant to this section is- are indicated in the building plans. This section shall apply only to those residential dwelling units for which a building permit was applied for after the effective date of the ordinance adopting this chapter. 1 o 4v2. Exception. The provisions of this section can be modified or waived when it can be satisfactorily demonstrated to the building official that solar energy alternatives preplumbing Is—are impractical due to shading, building orientation, construction constraints or configuration of the parcel. 22 Chapter 18.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code 23 Sections 18.28.010 Definitions 18.28.020 Fence reguirements 25 18.28.030 Gates and latches. 1S7^;Q4Q4ngfessaf^ egress FegwementS: ^6 18.28.050 Pool fence variancesr 18.28.060 Gunite 4-8.2S;07^lndoQF-BQolS7 EXHIBIT 2 1 18.28.080 Violations. 2 14 15 16 As used in this chapter: A."Swimming pool or pool" means any structure intended for recreational swimming or bathing that contains water over eighteen inches deep. "Swimming 5 pool" includes in-ground and above- ground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools. 6 7 B."Public swimming pool" means a swimming pool operated for the use ofthe general public with or without charge, or for the use of the members and guests of 8 a private club. Public swimming pool does not include a swimming pool located on ^ the grounds of a private single family home. 10 C'Enclosure" means a fence, wall, or other barrier which completely surrounds ^ the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool. 12 D."Approved safety cover" means a manually or power operated safety pool cover that meets all of the performance standards of the American Society for Testing 13 and Materials (ASTM), in compliance with standard F13^6 91 or in the case of a hot tub or spa, a safety cover that complies with ASTM Emergency Performance Specification A$TM-ES Er. "Exit alarms" means devices that make audible, continuous alarm sounds when any door or window, that permits access from a residence to the pool area that is 17 without any intervening enclosure, is left open or is left ajar. Exit alarms may be battery operated or may be connected to the electrical wiring ofthe building. 118 j^ F. "Grade" means the underlying surface, such as earth or a walking surface. 18.28.020 Fence requirements. EO A. Every swimming pool, other than public swimming pools, shall be enclosed by an 21 enclosure having a minimum height of five feet (sixty inches). The enclosure shall obstruct access thereto by persons other than the occupant ofthe premises on which 23 .. B. Openings, gaps, or voids in the enclosure shall not allow the passage of a sphere equal to or greater than four inches. 25 .. C. The maximum vertical clearance from grade to the bottom ofthe enclosure shall not 26 exceed two inches. The vertical clearance from grade to the bottom ofthe enclosure may be four inches when the grade under the enclosure is solid concrete. 28 -6- EXHIBIT 2 1 g..,TI^Qut&ide^yffa€e-of4he enclosure ehall-be^^f^^ physical characteristiGS that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a QI^HM feelow4he-a§e-of^f^ 7 9 14 15 20 E; Chain4lnk feficmg^haW^ fe^^^^ minimum-of eleven gauge; F-,-When a wall-ef-a dwelling uft^^^^^^^ openings providing direct access to the pool, the dwelling unit and/or the pool shall be 6 equij^ped-and maln^lame4-wrtl^^ a^^^^^ safety-features- 1 • The pool shall be isolated from the home by an enclosure that meets the FequiremeFrts 0f-Se€tlon4#^^^^ 8 2. The pool shall be equipped with an approved safety cover; or 3 . The -residenoe shall-be equipped wt h exit alarms on doors^ l^^^ access to the pool; or IQ 4T-Ali 4€>ofs providing diF equipped with a self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed 11 no-lowef tl=ian-ftfty40ufm^^ above the-floor. 12 Gr44^-a|:>pFoved-plans~sMI"State-whl€^ 13 as a condition of the pool permit prior to issuance of the pool permit. 18.28.030 Gates and latches. A. Any aooess-gates through theenotesuFe-shall oom^y-wlth the requlreR^ents of- Section 18.28.020. 16 BrAny|>edestrlan-aGGess§ate(s)througl^f the endosure shall-opeft^way-fr^^^ swimming pool. 17 G.- Every pedestrian-aGGess gate shall be~equipped -aMmalntamed with s^^^ and Jg self latching devices. Such devices shall be placed no lower than sixty inches above gradeLatGl^lng4iaf4wafe-may 19 inside of the enclosure. D-.Gates-0ther4haBpe4es{rlan-aooess-gate&-s^ and shall remain looked at all times when not in use. 21 18.28.040 Ingress and egress requirements. 22 Suoh fenoe;gate-orotheF protective devl^^^^ be installed in such manner as to comply with the fire exit requirements as contained in ^•^ this oodean44he state law;N^^^ shall4>e4n&talled4ri-an^y-^ ^4 area which is required for ingress or egress to any building or ocoupancy. 25 1 8.28.050 Pool fence variances. 26 TI^©wneF-0fariy-&wlFFm?>lF>g~po0l^^^^ fencing requirements herein by submitting to the community and economic development ^7 (^ipecteF-written a^pllGatloFv40F4he-¥aFlaf)oersettlng forth adesoFlptk>n-of-the po0l site and 28 EXHIBIT 2 1 alteFflate-safegwaF4-OF-G0ftdrtloF^SH3f44=^e^l^^ restricted or prevented. The community and economic deveiopment director may approve-suGh altermte safeguard-or^festFUGtioFv-^^^^^ 3 development director in his discretion determines that the following exists: 2 5 4 AT-pi^slGal-Gori^tlom^o^^^^^^ or unnecessary to protect the public health and safety; or Bv-Tiie-fiFOfiosed limitation of access or-ooftditlom of oQntf^-would-aoGOFftpllsh4h 6 same protections of the public health and safety as the fencing requirements. 18.28.060 Gunite. Gumting of afty -swimmiRg pool-OF-spa-shall not be pefffiitted-ufttll-all-feftGingr gates and latches are installed. Inspection of steel and bonding will not be made until the 9 requlfed enolesure +s installed ; 10 18.28.070 Indoor pools. 11 All swimming pools which are completely contained within the walls of a building sl^ll-comply-wltl^ the enclosure safety-requlrefflents-oontalned-lfhSection 1^S73Sr020(F). - 12 13 14 18.28.080 Violations. Any person or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of ar^ inffaGtlen-exGept-f^^^^^^ 15 within one year which all be a misdemeanor. Penalties for a violation of this chapter shall be~as-designated-+n Seotlon-l;^^^^ |16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ^ CARLSBAD Upcoming 2013 California Building and Fire Code Adoption Summary of Changes BACKGROUND The purpose of the proposed ordinances is the local adoption of the 2013 edition of the Building, Fire and other related construction regulations. The following summary highlights the significant proposed changes to the city's construction codes. BUILDING AND FIRE CODE Every three years the State of California by order of the legislature publishes an updated version of construction regulations referred to as the California Building Standards Code. All new commercial and residential buildings must be built in compliance with these standards. The California Building Standards Commission is responsible for developing and publishing these revised standards in collaboration with other state agencies. Local city and county building departments have been delegated enforcement responsibility by California's legislature. Local jurisdictions may adopt findings for more restrictive building standards reasonably necessary due to specific local climatic, geological or topographical conditions. These are typically referred to as "local amendments". The local amendment findings must be filed with the Building Standards Commission in order to be effective. It should be noted that local jurisdictions may be more restrictive than the State Building Code, but may not be less restnctive. The California Residential Building Code, Part 2.5 of the Building Standards Code, published by the commission in July 2013, and effective in all California cities on January 1, 2014, continues to require all new homes to be protected with fire sprinklers regardless of size. The new California Residential code applies only to newly constructed homes or dwelling units and exempts all existing, remodeled, or expanded un-sprinklered homes from the requirement regardless of the proposed use of the new area. The CaHsbad Fire Marshal is recommending continuing the city's existing commercial fire sprinkler code requirements. As recommended, installation of auto-sprinkler systems will not be required for additions to existing unsprinkled commercial buildings unless the aggregate building exceeds the allowable area for unsprinklered buildings prescribed in the California Building Code. In all cases, new commercial buildings that exceed 5,000 square feet will be required to install automatic fire sprinkler systems. This approach is consistent with State law and recognizes the conflict between economic development and expansion of an existing business and the cost of providing additional fire protection. BUILDING DISABLED ACCESSIBILTY The disabled accessibility provisions of the California Building Code found in Chapter llA and IIB have been entirely reformatted to be consistent with the Americans with Disability Act and the ADA accessibility guidelines. This significant change will remove some of the difficulty experienced by architects, developers and builders in the past, when trying to comply with both federal and state accessibility standards. SWIMMING POOL BARRIERS To promote uniformity with other jurisdictions and state law, Chapter 18.28, Swimming Pool Enclosures and Use found in the municipal code will be deleted and replaced by the pool barrier provisions adopted by reference found in the California Building Code. CALGreen-California Energy Code The Governor of California, as a part of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reduction policy referred to in AB32, directed the Building Standards Commission to develop standards that enhance the design and construction of buildings through the use of building concepts that have a reduced negative environmental impact. These sustainable construction practices include the following categories: Planning and Design, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency and Conservation, Material Conservation and Efficiency, and Environmental Quality. The CALGreen code is divided into residential and commercial sections and includes both mandatory and voluntary provisions. The 2013 edition of the CALGreen Code or Green Building Standards Code will now apply to additions to non-residential buildings 1000 square feet or greater and/or building alterations with a permit valuation of $200,000.00 or greater. Also, due to technical issues with energy compliance software, the enforcement of the energy provisions of Calgreen and the California Energy Code has been delayed until July 1, 2014. The Energy Code has been amended locally to require provisions to allow for more cost effective and convenient retrofitting of solar energy alternatives such as photovoltaic or solar water heating systems. The primary goal of the mandatory provisions and many of the voluntary or suggested provisions contained in the CALGreen Code is to establish in all California cities a baseline and consistent level of sustainability practices in the areas of environmental, energy, water, and material conservation. The focus of the CALGreen Code is to reduce the impact and the amount of energy used in the construction and operation of buildings. Cartsbad has been at the forefront in recognizing the need for sustainable development in all areas of building construction practices. In response to the city's policy approach to sustainability, programs have been previously added to the municipal code and are currently implemented by the appropnate agency within the city operational areas. The Cartsbad Building Official is recommending that the city not adopt any of the voluntary provisions of CALGreen as a part of the Building Code to avoid redundant implementation and enforcement of programs the city is already implementing. Attached to this memorandum, "APPENDIX A" is a summary of the City of Cartsbad's existing sustainability programs arranged by CALGreen Code category with identification of the city agency responsible for implementation of each program. 10 CALGreen does contains new intenor environmental air quality measures that will mandate limits on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), considered pollutants, used in intenor finishes, adhesives and other coatings found in residential and commercial buildings. The adoption of the latest CALGreen code is consistent with the city's vision of environmental sustainability and current practices and programs. The trend in California appears to be towards more restnctive mandates in the area of GHG reductions. In future iterations of the Green Building codes, voluntary measures may also become more restnctive than current CaHsbad adopted policies and programs. The City Council may, at a later date, choose to include these voluntary measures as a mandatory program in CaHsbad. Alternately, developers may analyze the rate of return on alternative energy sources including photovoltaics or other energy cogeneration systems and make a business decision to voluntanly include these systems in their product. The tHennial code adoption cycle will give the City Council the opportunity to re-evaluate this trend in a timely manner and balance the economic and environmental issues associated with the new technologies when adopting future building construction codes. Based on the current level of conservation and environmental programs in Carlsbad, the CaHsbad Building Official is recommending adoption ofthe CALGreen code as proposed by the State of California, without local amendments adopting additional voluntary measures. PLUMBING ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL CODE The Building Standards are the official compilation of amendments to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 and are published in various parts. In addition to Fire, Building and Green Building Standards, there are provisions in the code that relate to the safety of the Electncal, Plumbing and Mechanical systems installed in buildings. These model codes are written by recognized leading code experts and other members of recognized professional organizations and amended by specific agencies of the State of California. The CaHsbad Building Official is recommending that these parts of the Building Standards be adopted as published without local amendments. WF:jh Attachment: APPENDIX A: Summary of Existing Sustainability Programs APPENDIX A SUMMARY OF EXISTING/PROPOSED CARLSBAD SUSTAINABILTY PROGRAMS by CALGreen CATEGORY and RESPONSIBLE CITY or DISTRICT AGENCY Planning and Design: • Landscape Design Manual-Planning (CMC.21.220) • Site Design/Microclimate Enhancement-Solar/ Shade Access Rights- Planning (CMC. 20.16.015) • Future Adoption of the Sustainability Element of the General Plan Energy Efficiency: • Energy Efficiency Standards T-24 - Building (CMC.18.04) • LEED Certification Public Facilities -Citywide (Council Policy 71) • Solar Energy Code - Building (CMC 18.18) • Energy Conservation Code- Building (CMC 18.30) Water Efficiency and Conservation: • Water Conservation Standards Title 24 - Building(CMC.18.04) • Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance - Planning, Building (CMC.21.220) • Water Conservation Ordinance- Water, Utilities (CMWD) • Required Separate Water Meters (CMWD Ord. #45 Art:.V. Sec.9) • Recycled Water Program-Utilities (CMWD Ord. #45.) Matenal Conservation and Resource Efficiency: • Construction Waste and Recycling Management Plan- Utilities(CMC. 23.011) Environmental Quality: • Storm Water Pollution Prevention - Property and Environmental Management, Building, Construction Management and Inspection, Land Development Engineenng (CMC 15.12) • California Environmental Quality Act - Green House Gas Reduction-Planning (CMC19.04) • Discharge of Fats, Oils and Grease- Utilities, Building (CMC 13.06) • Grading and Erosion Control - CMStI, Land Development EngineeHng (CMC 15.04) ADOPTION of the 2013 Building and Fire Codes Mike Lopez Fire Marshal Will Foss Building Official March 25, 2014 California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24 Parts 1-11 The “California” Building & Fire Codes •The CCR’s are based on various model codes developed and published by the International Code Council, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, National Fire Protection Association, the California Energy Commission and the Building Standards Commission. The California Building & Fire Codes –Part 2-2012 International Building Code –Part 2.5-2012 International Residential Code –Part 3-2011 National Electrical Code –Part 4- 2012 Uniform Mechanical Code –Part 5-2012 Uniform Plumbing Code –Part 6- 2013 California Energy Code –Part 9- 2012 International Fire Code –Part 11-2012 Green Building Code Standards The California Building & Fire Codes •The California Building Standards Commission adopts the 2013 Editions of the state construction codes after other state agencies recommend amendments to the MODEL Codes. 2013 Code Adoption Summary •As amended and published they are referred to as the “California” Building and Fire Codes and were effective on January 1, 2014 throughout California. 2013 Code Adoption Summary Local Amendments •Jurisdictions throughout California are required to adopt local amendments by ordinance to be effective. •Local amendments must be based on findings of specific local climate, geology or topographical conditions. 2013 Code Adoption Summary Local Amendments •Amendments may be more restrictive that the State but not less restrictive. •Local Amendments to the Building Code were previously adopted by City Council- no new amendments are proposed at this time. •Amendments to 2013 Fire code include the following: Proposed Amendments to the Fire Code –Added provisions for Wildland Urban Interface requiring a Fire Protection Plan when building in high fire severity zones. Adds fuel modification zones between combustible vegetation and the structure. –Carried over requirement to install automatic sprinklers in new commercial buildings larger than 5000 square feet in area. State of California Important Changes to the Code •The Green Building Standards Code was initially adopted by the State in 2011. “CALgreen” –The 2013 Green Building Standards now apply to EXISTING Nonresidential construction. When a threshold size (1000 s.f.) or valuation ($200,000) is reached. State of California Important Changes to the Green Code •Part of the implementation of AB 32. •An effort to reduce Green House Gas Emissions thru conservation. •Contains both Voluntary and Mandatory provisions. •Statewide Application and includes provisions for Water, Energy and Materials Conservation. •Establishes a “baseline” for conservation. Sustainability; Carlsbad CONSERVATION Programs . •General Plan Update-Sustainability Element (draft released) •Water Conservation Ordinance •Recycled Water / Grey Water Reuse •Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance •Solid Waste Management / Recycling •Storm Water Program •Fats Oil Grease (FOG) Program The California Building and Fire Codes •Effective enforcement of the construction codes by Fire, Building and Engineering officials will insure the built environment within the City of Carlsbad is safe, sustainable and accessible to the citizens, businesses and visitors, living, working and enjoying the amenities of well constructed homes, offices, hotels, restaurants and industrial facilities. Conclusion •Staff Recommendation: –Introduce Ordinances adopting by reference the California Building, Fire and other related construction and conservation codes. QUESTIONS?