HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 23-07 Amend CA Standards Code Reg
ORDINANCE NO. 23-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
****************************************************************
REPEALING CHAPTERS 5.08, "FIRE CODE," AND 7.32, "BUILDING CODE," ADDING
CHAPTERS 5.08, "FIRE CODE," AND 7.32, "BUILDING CODE"; AND AMENDING CHAPTERS
7.28, "BUILDING REGULATION ADMINISTRATION," 7.36, "ELECTRICAL CODE," 7.40,
"PLUMBING CODE," AND 7.44, "MECHANICAL CODE,"
OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE AND AMEND
PROVISIONS OF THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
TITLE 24, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
The City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Chapters 5.08, "Fire Code," and 7.32, "Building Code," of the Dublin Municipal Code are
hereby repealed.
Section 2. Chapter 5.08, "Fire Code," which adopts by reference and amends the 2007 California Fire
Code and the 2006 International Fire Code, is added to the Dublin Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit A to
this Ordinance.
Section 3. Chapter 7.32, "Building Code," which adopts by reference and amends the 2007 California
Building Code and the 2006 International Building Code, is added to the Dublin Municipal Code as set forth in
Exhibit B to this Ordinance.
Section 4. Chapter 7.36, "Electrical Code," ofthe Dublin Municipal Code, which adopts by reference
and amends the 2007 California Electrical Code and the 2005 National Electric Code, is amended as set forth in
Exhibit C to this Ordinance.
Section 5. Chapter 7.40, "Plumbing Code," of the Dublin Municipal Code, which adopts by reference
and amends the 2007 California Plumbing ~ode and the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, is amended as set forth
in Exhibit D to this Ordinance.
Section 6. Chapter 7.44, "Mechanical Code," of the Dublin Municipal Code, which adopts by reference
and amends the 2007 California Plumbing Code and the 2006 Uniform Mechanical Code, is amended as set
forth in Exhibit E to this Ordinance.
Section 7. Chapter 7.28, "Building Regulation Administration," of the Dublin Municipal Code is
amended by modifying the following sections as set forth in Exhibit F to this Ordinance:
Section 7.28.120, "Existing buildings, structure or installations";
Section 7.28.230, "Electrical installation";
Section 7.28.290, "Exceptions";
Section 7.28.310, "Permit - Application - Plans and specifications";
Section 7.28.410, "Building Official- Authority to deny permif';
Section 7.28.430, "Fees - Generally";
Section 7.28.550, "Approvals required"; and
Section 7.28.590, "Special inspections."
Section 8. In accordance with Government Code Section 50222.4, no penalty clauses are adopted by
reference pursuant to Sections 1-6 of this Ordinance. In accordance with Government Code Section 50222.6, at
least one true copy of codes adopted by reference pursuant to Sections 1-6 of this Ordinance have been on file
with the City Clerk since fifteen days prior to enactment ofthis Ordinance. While Chapters 5.08, 7.32, 7.36,
7.40, and 7.44 of the Dublin Municipal Code remain in force, a reasonable supply of the incorporated codes
shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1,2008. The California Building Standards
Commission (the "Commission") adopted and published the 2007 California Buildings Standards Code (the
"CBSC") in 2007. The CBSC incorporates the 2006 editions of the International Fire Code, International
Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and Uniform Mechanical Code, and the 2005 edition of the National
Electrical Code. These models codes as adopted and amended by the State of California are retitled as the
California Fire Code, California Building Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code and the
California Electrical Code, and are set forth in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. Under Section
18938 of the Health and Safety Code, provisions published in the CBSC pursuant to Health and Safety Code
Section 17922 apply to all occupancies throughout the state and become effective one hundred and eighty days
after publication by the Commission, or at a later date established by the Commission. The Commission has
established that the 2007 version of the CBSC will take effect on January 1,2008. In accordance with Health
and Safety Code Section 17958.5, if a city desires to amend the CBSC, the amendments may not take effect
earlier than the effective date of the CBSC. The portions of the CBSC adopted by reference in this Ordinance
are amended in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 based on findings of the City of
Dublin set forth in Resolution No/iff-07. The City Clerk ofthe City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be
posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Government Code Section
36933.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 20th day of November, 2007, by
the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Hildenbrand, Oravetz, Sbranti and Scholz, Mayor Lockhart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
fZ d; ~/~~~
INTERI~CITY CLERK
G:lAgendas\2007\code adoptiOlIDublin - 2008 CBSC update (ord).DOC
Sections:
5.08.010
5.08.020
5.08.030
5.08.040
5.08.050
5.08.060
5.08.070
5.08.080
5.08.090
5.08.100
5.08.110
5.08.120
5.08.130
5.08.140
5.08.150
5.08.160
5.08.170
5.08.180
5.08.190
5.08.200
5.08.210
5.08.220
5.08.230
5.08.240
5.08.250
5.08.260
5.08.270
Chapter 5.08
FIRE CODE
Title
Purpose
Adoption of Fire Codes
Authority
Section 102.10 Applicability-Added.
General Authority and Responsibilities
Section 104.9, Requests for Alternative Means of Protection-Amended
Section 105.6 Required operational permits-Amended.
Section 108.1 Board of Appeals-Amended.
Section 111 Stop Work Order-Amended.
Chapter 2 Definitions-Amended.
Section 503.1.2.1 Fire Apparatus Access Roads-Added.
Section 503.2.3.1 Specifications-Added.
Section 503.5.1.1 Required gates and barricades- Added.
Section 506.1 Key Boxes-Amended.
Section 508.1.1 and 508.2.3 Fire Protection Water Supplies- Amended.
Section 508.5.5 Fire Hydrant Systems-Amended.
Sections 903.2, 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5,
903.2.2, 903.2.3, 903.2.6, 903.2.7, 903.2.8, 903.2.9, 903.2.10.3,903.2.14
Chapter 9, Automatic sprinkler systems-Amended and Sections
903.2.7.1,903.2.7.2 and 903.2.18, Automatic sprinkler systems-Added.
Section 903.6 Existing buildings-Amended.
Section 907.1.3 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems-Amended.
Section 2206 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Motor Fuel-
Dispensing Facilities-Amended.
Section 2703.2.4 Hazardous Materials General Provisions-Amended
,
Section 3301.1.3 Fireworks-Amended
Section 3301.8 Establishment of quantity of explosives and distances-
Amended.
Section 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits-
Amended.
New Materials, Processes or Occupancies which may Require
Permits.
Violations - Penalties
5.08.01 0 Title.
The fire codes adopted by section 5.08.030 and the provisions of this chapter shall
constitute the Dublin Fire Code and may be referred to as such.
5.08.020
Purpose
EXHIBIT A
The promotion and preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare of the
pcople of the City and the property situatcd therein havc madc neccssary the adoption of
the fire codes referred to in Section 5.08.030 in order to adequately safeguard life, health,
property, and general welfare. The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise
establish or designate any particular class or groups of persons who will or should be
especially protected or benefited by the terms of this code.
5.08.030
Adoption of Fire Codes.
A. The 2007 California Fire Code, Part 9, Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in. the
California State Health and Safety Code Section 18901 et. seq.(hereinafter referred to as
the "State Code"), and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto including,
the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, (including Appendix B, C) as published by the
International Code Council, and as referenced in and adopted pursuant to California State
Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18935, (hereinafter referred to as the "IFC")
are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein for the purpose of prescribing
regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous
materials or explosion.
Copies of the adopted codes have been and are now filed in the Office of the City Clerk,
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California, for use and examination by the public. Said codes
are adopted by reference pursuant to Section 50022.4, et seq., of the Government Code of
the State of California, and the codes are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if
set out at length herein, and from the date on which this Ordinance shall take effect, the
provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Dublin.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.08.030.A, the State Code and the IFC
are amended as set forth in Sections 5.08.050 through 5.08.270.
5.08.040
Authority
The Fire Department referred to herein and in the codes adopted pursuant to Section
5.08.030 shall be the entity which provides fire suppression and prevention services to
the, City by contract, and the Fire Chief referred to herein shall be the Fire Chief of the
Fire Department acting under the direction of the City Manager.
5.08.050 Section 102.10 Applicability~Added.
Section 102.10 is added to read as follows:
102.10 Applicability. Where not otherwise limited by law, the provisions of
this' Code shall apply to vehicles, cargo containers, ships, boats, and mobile
vehicles when fixed in a specific location within the boundaries of this
jurisdiction.
Page 2 of 14
5.08.060 General Authority and Responsibilities.
Section 104.2.1,104.2.2,104.2.3, and 104.2.4 are added to read as follows:
104.2.1 Fee for Plan Review, Inspection and Permits. The City Council may,
by resolution, establish a schedule of nondiscriminatory fees to be charged and
collected for plans submitted under Section 104.2.1, solely t9. defray the City's
reasonable costs for plan review of fire protection equipment and systems,
requested or required inspection services and issuance of permits. Permits issued
in accordance with Section 105.8 shall be valid for a period of one year.
104.2.2 Permit Processing Fee. Each application for a permit shall be
accompanied by a fee equal to forty percent (40%) of the total permit fee rounded
off to the nearest dollar. The permit processing fee shall he credited toward the
total permit fee required. After permit processing has commenced, no portion of
the permit processing fee shall be refundable. ~
104.2.3 Refunds.
A. Sixty percent (60%) of any permit fee may be refunded to the applicant prior to
the expiration of the permit provided that the work authorized under the permit
has not commenced., Thirty percent (30%) ofthe permit fee may be refunded to
the applicant after a permit has expired provided that the work has not
commenced, but in no case shall any refund be allowed after one (1) year from
the date of expiration of the permit. Requests for refund shall be in writing. Any
expenses . incurred by the city other than the permit processing fee may be
deducted from the refund.
B. If there was an error in calculating the amount of the permit fee and such error
resulted in overpayment .of the permit fee, the amount of overpayment may be
refunded.
104.2.4 Fees-Partially completed work.
A. Where permits expire and the work has not been completed and a new permit is
subsequently issued for the completion of the work, the fee shall be based upon
the fee schedule in effect at the time of issuance of the new permit.
Completed Inspections
1. If no inspections have been made.
2. If rough inspections has been made.
Percent of Original Permit Fee
30
15
B. The fee determined by the foregoing shall be rounded to the nearest dollar.
5.08.070 Section 104.9, Requests for Alternative Means of Protection-Amended
Section 104.9. is amended to read as follows:
Page 3 of 14
,
1 04.9 Requests for Alternative Means of Protection. Requests for approval
to use an alternative material, assembly or materials, equipment, method of .
construction, method of installation of equipment, or means of protection shall be
made in writing to the . Fire Marshal by the owner or owner's authorized
representative and shall be accompanied by a full statement of the conditions.
Sufficient evidence of proof shall be submitted to substantiate any claim that may
be made regarding its conformance. The Fire Marshal may require tests and the
submission of a test report from an approved testing organization to substantiate
the equivalency of the proposed alternative means of protection.
Approval of a request for the use of an alternative material, assembly or
materials, equipment, method of construction, method of installation of
equipment, or means. of protection shall be limited to the particular case covered
by the request and shall not be construed as establishing any precedent for any
future request.
5.08.080 Section 105.6 Required operational permits-Amended.
Section 105.6 is amended as follows:
105.6 Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to
issue operationpemlits for the operations set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through
105.6.50
105.6.47 Christmas tree sales. To use a property for purpose of selling cut
Christmas trees.
105.6.48 Liquefied petroleum gases. Is amended to add Item 3 as follows: To
store, use or handle liquefied petroleum gas inside buildings. See Chapter 38.
105.6.49 Model rockets. See California Code of Regulations Title 19, Chapter
6, Article 17.
105.6.50 Tire storage. To use an open area or portion thereof to store tires in
excess of 1,000 cubic feet.
5.08.090 Section 108.1 Board of Appeals-Amended.
Section 108.1 is amended to read as follows:
108.1 Board of Appeals.
A. Any person aggrieved with the decision of the Fire Chief in connection
with the application or interpretation of this Code or an approval of alternative
materials or methods of construction may appeal to the City Council. Such appeal
shall be in writing and filed with the City Clerk within ten (l0) days.
B. The City Council may, after hearing, interpret any provisionofthis Code.
Page 4 of 14
I
,
'J
\.
C. The City Council may after hearing, vary the application of this Code in
any specific cases when, in its opinion, the enforcement thereof would be contrary
to the spirit and purpose of this Code or public interest. The City Council in
granting a variance may impose requirements or conditions to mitigate any
adverse effects that may result from granting the grievance.
D. In making such interpretation or granting any variance, the City Council
shall make the following findings:
1. That the interpretation or variance is consistent with the purpose of this
Code;
2. That the interpretation or variance will not lessen the protection to the
people of the City and the property situated therein.
E. The City Council may approve alternate materials or methods of
construction by overruling the decisions of the Fire Chief. In approval of any
alternate materials or methods of construction, the City Council shall make
findings that the material, method or work proposed is for the purpose intended, at
least equivalent of that prescribed by this' Code in quality, strength effectiveness,
fire resistance, durability, dimensional stability and safety.
F. The City Council may appoint a Board of Appeals to hear a specific
appeal. The Board of Appeals shall consist of five (5) members qualified by
training and experience to pass on matters pertaining to the subject matter of the
appeal. The Board of Appeals shall have the same authority and duties as the City
Council in interpreting this Code, granting variances, or approving alternate
materials or methods of construction. The Fire Chief shall be an ex officio
member of the Board of Appeals and shall act as secretary to the Board. The
Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its
hearings and investigations. .
G. The decision of the City Councilor Board of appeals shall be final.
5.08.100 Section 111 Stop Work Order-Amended.
Section 111 is amended to read as follows:
111.1.1 Stop Work Order. Whenever any installation of fire protection
devices covered by this Code is concealed without first having been inspected, the
Fire Chief may require, by written notice, that such work shall be exposed for
inspection. Whenever any construction or installation work is being performed in
violation of the plans and specifications as approved, a written notice shall be
. issued to the responsible party to stop work on that portion of the work which is in
violation. The notice shall state the nature of the violation, and no work shall be
done on that portion of the project until the violation has been corrected.
Page 5 of 14
I
Where work for which a permit is required by this chapter is started or proceeds
prior to obtaining such permit, a penalty fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be
assessed as follows:
Violation within two-year Penalty, Fee
period
First Equal to the permit fee
Second Double the permit fee
Third and subsequent Ten times the permit fee
The payment of such penalty fee shall not relieve ~ny person from fully
complying with all of the provisions of this chapter.
5.08.110 Chapter 2 Definitions-Amended.
Chapter 2 is amended by adding the following definitions to Section 202
Section 202 General Definitions.
City Council shall mean the governing body of the City of Dublin.
City Manager shall mean the qty Manager of the City of Dublin or designee.
Fire Trail means a graded firebreak of sufficient width, surface, and design to
provide access for personnel and equipment to suppress and to assist in preventing
a surface extension of fires.
Fuel break means a wide strip or block of land on which the vegetation has been
permanently modified to a low volume fuel type so that fires burning into it can
be more readily controlled.
5.08.120 Section 503.1.2.1 Fire Apparatus Access Roads-Added.
Section 503.1.2.1 is added to read as follows:
503.1.2.1
The minimum number of access roads serving residential development(s) shall
be based upon the number of dwelling units served and shall be as follows:
1-25 Units One public or private access road
26-74 Units One public or private access road and one emergency access road.
When more than one access road is required, the roadways shall be remotely .
located to provide a separate and distinct means of access and egress.
Page 6 of 14
75 + Units A minimum of two public or private access roads. When more than
one access road is required, the roadways shall be remotely located to provide a
separate and distinct means of access and egress.
The maximum length of a single access road shall be no greater than 1,000 feet.
The length m~y be modified for special circumstances in accordance with Section
. 103.1.2.
5.08.130 Section 503.2.3.1 Specifications-Added.
Section 503.2.3.1 is added to read as follows:
503.2.3.1 Fire and Emergency Access Roads approved for construction sites
shall be designed to meet the requirements of Section 503.2. The approved all
weather-surface shall be considered as first lift of asphalt and the access shall be
approved by the Department of Public Works prior to commencement of
combustible storage or any construction ori the site.
5.08.140 Sectron 503.5.1.1 Required,gates and barricades- Added.
Section 503.5.1.1 is added to read as follows.
503.5.1.1 When approved, gates and barriers maybe installed across or over fire
department access ways. These installations shall meet Fire Department
standards and shall be approved prior to installation.
5.08.150 Section 506.1 Key Boxes~Amended.
Section 506.1 is amended by adding the following sentences to the end of the paragraph:
506.1 A Key Box (s) shall be installed on all new buildings. A Key Box (s)
shall be installed on all existing buildings upon issuance of a building permit for a
Tenant Improvement. If the keying system is changed or added to, the responsible
party shall notify the Fire Department and the keys locat~d within the key box
shall be updated.
5.08.160 Section 508.1.1 and 508.2.3 Fire Protection Water Supplies- Amended.
Section 508 is amended to add the following preface sentence and subsections 508.1.1
and 508.2.3 are amended to read as follows:
Preface. Sentence: The type of water supply provided shall meet Fire
Department standards;
508.1.1 Suburban and Rural Water Supply: In areas where public or private
fire mains are not available for the provision of the required fire flow; the Fire
Department may develop a standard which requires a water supply for fire
fighting be provided. In developing the standard, the Chief may be guided by the
most current edition of state or nationally recognized ~tandards promulgated by
Page 7 of 14
such entItIes as NFP A (National Fire Protection Association), and ICC
(Intemational Code Council).
508.2.3 Storage of Suburban and Rural Water Supplies. In calculating the
water supply available to meet the minimum fire flow required in Section 508.1 of
this Code, swimming pools, ponds, and underground cisterns which would require
a drafting operation shall not be considered as a primary water source.
5.08.170 Section 508.5.5 Fire Hydrant Systems-Amended.
Section 508.5.5 is amended by adding the following language:
508.5.5 Clear 'Space Around Hydrants. When hydrants, department
connections, or other fire protection control valves are located behind curbs on
property not governed by the Vehicle Code and/or related parking or vehicular
regulations of a local government entity, and the parking of motor vehicles is
allowed the curb shall be painted red for a dimension of 7.5 feet on each side of
the hydrant; or a sign posted in accordance with Section 22500.1 of the Vehicle
Code.
5.08.180 Sections 903.2, 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5,
903.2.2, 903.2.3, 903.2.6, 903.2.7, 903.2.8, 903.2.9, 903.2.10.3, Chapter
9, Automatic sprinkler systems-Amended and Sections 903.2.7.1,
903.2.7.2 and 903.2.18, Automatic sprinkler systems-Added.
Sections 903.2, 9032.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.1.5, 903.2.2, 903.2.3,
903.2.6,903.2.7,9.3.2.8,903.2.9, and 903.2.10.3 are amended and Sections 903.2.7.1,
903.2.7.2 and 903.2.18 are added to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be
installed in the occupancies and locations set forth in Section 903.2.
903.2.1.1 Group A Occupancies.
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed in all Group A
Occupancies (except of Type V construction) where the floor area exceeds 5,000
square feet (465 m2) and in all basements floor area exceeds 1,500 square feet
(139.4 m2). Group A occupancies that are of Type V construction where the floor
area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m2). (Sections 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3,
903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5, are Deleted)
903.2.2 Group E Occupancies.
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be in Group E, occupancies where
the floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2).
903.2.3 Group F Occupancies.
Page 8 of 14
An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group F
occupancies (except Type V construction) where the floor area exceeds 5,000
square feet (465 m2) an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group
F occupancies of Type V construction where the floor area exceeds 3,000 square
feet (279 m2).
903.2.6 GroupM Occupancies.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group M occupancies
where the floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2) (except Type V
construction). An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all retail
sales rooms classed as Group M and S occupancies of Type V construction where
the floor area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
903.2.7 Group R Occupancies.
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed where the total area
exceeds 5,000 square feet (465m2Y Those systems installed in R-l Occupancies
shall use residential or quick response heads in the dwelling unit and guest room
portions of the buildings and installations may be in accordance with NFP A 13 or
13R where applicable.
903.2.7.1 Mitigation. In one or two family dwellings, to mitigate problems
with access or water supply, the installation of a sprinkler system as mitigation
shall be at the discretion of the Fire Department.
903.2.7.2 R-3 Occupancies. Those systems installed in R-3 Occupancies shall
be in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13D. Materials shall be approved for use in
such systems by the fire department and installed in accordance with their listings.
EXCEPTION: Systems which are required to mitigate other deficiencies shall
be installed in accordance with such additional fire protection. requirements as
may be deemed necessary by the Chief or his or her designee.
903.2.8 Group S Occupancies.
o
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group S occupancies where
the floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2) (except Type V construction).
An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all retail sales rooms
classed as Group S occupancies of Type V construction where the floor area
exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
903.2.9 Group B Occupancies.
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed in Group B
occupancies (except Type V construction) where the floor area exceeds 5,000
Page 9 of 14
square feet (465 m2). An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group B,
of Type V construction where the floor area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
903.2.10.3 Buildings Three Stories in Height.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all occupancies, regardless
of type of construction, if the building is three or more stories or more than 35
feet in height measured from the pad grade level to the highest point of the
building. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed In all other occupancies
as may be required'by the 2007 California Building Code.
903.2.18 All Occupancies
Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed,in all occupancies
located more than 1 ~ miles from a fire station providing fire protection to that
location. Said distance shall be measured in a straight line. For R-3 occupancies,
the sprinkler system may be a residential sprinkler system t{'Pe NFP A 13.
Buildings containing portions which are required to have an automatic fire
extinguishing system because of the number of stories shall have the automatic
fire extinguishing system installed throughout and fire walls as set forth in Section
705 shall not be considered as creating separate buildings for the purpose of this
section.
When the specific use of a building is not known at the time of design and
installation of the automatic fire-extinguishing system the design shall be based
upon Ordinary Hazard Group 2 as set forth in the fire code.
Whenever an addition is made to an existing building automatic fire-
extinguishing systems shall be installed if the existing building plus the addition
exceeds the area or height limitations set forth in this section. Whenever the use
of an existing building or portion thereof is' changed in any manner so as to
require the installation of an automatic fire-extinguishing system, said system
shall be installed in that portion of the building housing the new use.
5.08.190 Section 903.6 Existing buildings-Amended.
Section 903.6 is amended and Section 903.6.2 and 903.6.3 are added to read as follows:
903.6 Existing Buildings. All changes of occupancy classification in existing
buildings shall comply with the requirements contained in Section 903.1 and
Table 903.2.
903.6.2 When an addition to an existing building causes the total square footage
of the building to exceed the maximum floor area specified in Table 903.2 of this
Ordinance, the entire building shall be sprinkled.
Page 10 of 14
'EXCEPTION 1: Unless already provided with an automatic fire extinguishing
system, single family dwellings need not comply with Section 903.6.2 above.
903.6.3 Existing buildings which do not conform to Current Building Code or
Fire Code requirements may be required to install an automatic fire extinguishing
. system when an interior alteration or remodeling occurs, regardless of whether the
floor area is increased or use changed. It sh~ll be the responsibility of the Fire
Marshal and the Building Official to evaluate the work being performed, non-
complying features, and determine if an automatic fire extinguishing system will
be required.
EXCEPTION: . Unless already provided with an automatic fire extinguishing
system, single family dwellings need not comply with Section 903.6.3 above.
5.08.200 SeCtion 907.1.3 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems-Amended.
Section 907 is amended by adding Section 907.1.3, 907.21, 907.21.1, 907.21.2, and
907.21.3 to read as follows:
907.1.3 General. All fire alarm systems shall be D.L. listed Central Station
Service systems as defined by the most current, edition of NFP A 72. When
approved by the Fire Department, local alarms are permitted in:
1. Day Care Facilities
2. Single Family Dwellings
3. Residential Care Facilities Licepsed with an Occupant Load of 6 or less
4. Occupancies with a local fire. alarm which will give an audible and visible
signal at a constantly attended location. A constantly attended location shall
mean a location on site which is manned 24 hours a day by at least one adult who
remains alert; does not have conflicting duties which may delay detection and
reporting of an alarm.
5. Other such occupancies for which the installation of a monitored system
may be impractical or inappropriate as defined by the Fire Chief.
907.21 False Alarms. Is added to this Code to read:
907.21.1 Excessive False Alarms. Malfunctions, or mechanical trip of any
sprinkler alarm or other fire protection or detection system resulting in an alarm and
emergency dispatch of the Fire Department shall be subject to a false alarm charge
as established by this Code.
Exception: During a thirty (30) day period following the installation of any
new fire alarm system, the Fire Chief shall determine if the false alarms emanating
from said new installation are excessive.
907.21.2 Charges. After the initial thirty (30) day period following the installation
of a new system, two (2) false alarms within a consecutive ninety (90) day period
shall be deemed excessive and will be charged as false alarms.
. Page 11 of 14
907.21.3 False Alarm charges are as follows:
1 st false alarm -
Warning Letter
2nd false alarm in any 90 day period-
3rd and subsequent false alarms in
any 90 day period-
$100.00
$200.00
5.08.210 .Section '2206 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Motor Fuel-
Dispensing Facilities-Amended.
Sections 2206.22, 22.6.2.3 and 2206.2.4 are amended to read as follows:
2206.2.2 Above-ground tanks located inside buildings..' The limits referred
to in Section 2206.2.2 in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in
above ground tanks is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: Any area
zoned for other than commercial, industrial, or agricultural use.
2206.2.3 Above-ground tanks located outside, above grade. The limits
referred to in Section 2206.2.3 in which storage of flammable or combustible
liquids in (lbove ground tanks is prohibited, are hereby established as follows:
Any area zoned for other than commercial, industrial, or agricultural use.
2206.2.4 Above-ground tanks located above-grade vaults or below-grade'
vaults. The limits referred to in Section 2206.2.4 in which storage of flammable
or combustible liquids in above ground tanks is prohibited, are hereby established
as follows: Any area zoned for other than commercial, industrial, or agricultural
use.
5.08.220 Section 2703.2.4 Hazardous Materials General Provisions-Amended
Section 2703.2.4 is amended to read as follows:
2703.2.4 Installation of tanks. Section 2703.2.4 is amended by adding the
second sentence indicating that the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in
outside above ground tanks is prohibited in any area zoned for other than
commercial, industrial, or agricultural use.
5.08.230 Section 3301.2 Fireworks-Amended
Section 3301.2 is amended to read as follows:
3301.2 Fireworks Section 3301.2 is amended by adding a sixth exception as
follows:
6. The sale, use and discharge of fireworks are allowed in accordance with
Chapter 5.24 of the Dublin Municipal Code.
Page 12 of 14
5.08.240 Section 3301.8 Establishment of quantity of explosives and distances-
Amended.
Section 3301.8 is amended to read as follows:
3308.1 Establishment of quantity of explosives and distances. The limits
referred to in Section 3301.8 of the 2006 International Fire Code, in which storage
of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, are hereby established as follows:
Any central business district area a,s defined by this Code and any area which is
zoned for other that industrial or agricultural use.
5.08.250
Section 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits-
Amended. ;
3804.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. The limits referred
to in Section 3804.2 of the 2007 California Fire Code and the 2006 International
Fire Code in which storage of compressed natural gas is prohibited, are hereby
established as follows: Any area zoned for other than commercial, industrial, or
. agricultural use.
5.08.260
New Materials, Processes or Occupancies which may Require
Permits.
The City Manager, the Fire Chief and the Fire Marshal shall act as a committee to
determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new
materials, processes or occupancies for which permits are required in addition to those
enumerated in the 2007 California Fire Code and the 2006 International Fire Code. The
Fire Marshal shall post such list in' a conspicuous place at the Dublin Civic Center and
distribute copies thereof to. interested persons.
5.08.270
Violations - Penalties
A. Any person who violates any provisions of the 2007 California Fire Code or the 2006
International Fire Code as adopted and amended herein or fails to comply therewith,
or who violates or fails to' comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds in
violation of any detailed statement of specification or plans submitted and approved
thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal
has been taken, or fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the
City Council or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the required time, shall
severally for each such violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of an
infraction.
B. Any person convicted of an infraction under the provisions of this Ordinance shall be
punished upon a first conviction by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars
($100), and for a second conviction within a period of one (I) year by a fine of not
more than two hundred dollars ($200), and for a third or any subsequent conviction
within a one (1) year period by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).
Page 13 of 14
Any violation beyond the third conviction within a one (1) year period may be
charged by the District Attorney as a misdemeanor and the penalty for conviction of
the same shall be a fine or imprisonment, or both, not to exceed the limits set forth in
the California Penal Code Section 19.
C. At the discretion of the City Manager, any such violation constituting an infraction
under this Ordinance may, instead, be charged and prosecuted as a misdemeanor, .
punishable by a fine or imprisonment; or both, not to exceed the limits set forth in
California Penal Code Section 19.
D. In addition to the penalties provided in this section, any condition caused or permitted
to exist in violation of any of the provisions on this Ordinance shall be deemed a
public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the City as such.
E. Each person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any
portion of which any violation of any provisions of this Ordinance is committed,
continued or permitted by such person and shall be punishable accordingly.
F. The Fire Chief shall have the power to designate by. written order that particular
officers or employees shall be authorized to enforce particular provisions of this
Ordinance. Officers or employees so designated shall have the authority to cite or
arrest persons who violate any of said provisions.
1022672_]
Page 14 of 14
Sections:
7.32.010
7.32.020
7.32.030
7.32.040
7.32.050
7.32.060
7.32.070
, 7.32.080
7.32.090
7.32.100
7.32.110
7.32.120
. 7.32.130
7.32.140
Exception
7.32.150
7.32.160
7.32.170
7.32.180
7.32.190
7.32.200
7.32.210
7.32.220
7.32.230
7.32.240
7.32.250
7.32.260
7.32.270
7.32.280
7.32.290
7.32.300
7.32.310
C.hapter 7.32
BUILDING CODE
Title.
Purpose. . ,
Adoption of Building Codes.
Scope.
Exceptions.
Additions, alterations and repairs-Generally.
Additions, alterations and repairs-Code compliance.
Alterati'ons and repairs-Apartment house, hotels and dwellings.
Additions-Apartment house, hotels and dwellings.
Repair of roof covering.
Chapter 1, Administration- Deleted.
Section 507.12, Chapter 5, Yard restriction-Added.
Section 705.1, Chapter 7, Fire walls-Amended.
Section 717.3.2 Exceptions 1 and 2, 717:4.2 Exception 2, 717.4.3
, Draft-stopping-Deleted. .
Sections 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2:1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5, 903.2.2,
903.2.3,903.2.6,903.2.7,903.2.8,903'.2.9, 903.2.10.3 and 903.2.18
Chapter 9, review fire code and make same Automatic sprinkler
systems-Amended. ,
Table 1005.1 Egress width per occupant served-Amended.
Section 1015.2.1 Exception 2, Exit and Exit access doorways-
Amended.
I
Section 1505.1, Chapter 15, Fire Classification-Amended.
Table 1607.1, Chapter 16, Uniform and concentrated loads-Amended.
Section 1614, Modifications to ASCE 7-Added
Section 1805.4.2.3.1, Plain concrete footings rebai' requirements-
Amended
Section 1908.1, Chapter 19, Structural Forces related to slender
concrete.wall design-Amended
Section 1908.1.17, Chapter 19, Structural Forces related to slender
concrete wall design-Added.
Section 2308.9.3, Chapter 23, Bracing, Item 5-Deleted.
Section 2308.9..3, Chapter 23, Bracing, Item 7-Amended.
Section 2308.12.5, Attachment of Sheathing-Amended
Section 3110.1, Chapter 31,Prohibited Installations-Added
Section 3203, Chapter 32, Signs-Added.
Section H101.2, Signs exempt from permits -Deleted.
Section 1010, Appendix Chapter 10, Building security - Amended
Section 1020, Appendix Chapter 10, Non Residential Building
Security Requirements. -Added.
EXHIBIT B
7.32.010 . Title.
, The building codes adopted by section 7.32.030 and the provisions of this chapter shall
constitute the Dublin Building Code and may be referred to as such.
7.32.020 Purpose.
The promotion and preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare of the
people of the City and the property situated therein have made necessary the adoption of
the building codes referred to in Section 7.32.030 in order to adequately safeguard life,
health, property, and general welfare. The purpose ofthis code is not to create or
otherwise establish or designate any particular class or groups of persons who will or
should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this code.
7.32~030 Adoption of Building Codes.
A. The 2007 California Building Code, Part 2, Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in, the
California State Health and Safety Code Section 18901 et. seq. (hereinafter referred to as
the "State Code "), and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto including
the International Building Code, 2006 Edition, including Appendix Chapters, C, F, G, H,
and I, as published by the International Code Council, and as referenced in and adopted
pursuant to California State Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18935,
(hereinafter referred to as the "IBC") are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference
herein.
Copies of the adopted codes have been and are now filed in the Office of the City Clerk,
1 00 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California, for use and examination by the public. Said codes
are adopted by reference pursuant to Section 50022.4, etseq., of the Government Code of
the State of California, and the codes are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if
set out at length herein, and from the date on which this Ordinance shall take effect, the
provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Dublin.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.32.030.A, the State Code and the IBC
are amended as set forth in Sections 7.32.110.through 7.32.310.
7.32.040 Scope.
A. The provisions of this code shall apply to the installation, erection, construction,
enlargement, addition to, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion,
occupancy, equipping, use, and maintenance of any building or structure within the City.
B. The permissive provision ofthis code shall not be presumed to waive any limitations
imposed by any other law, ordinance, rule, or regulation. If two or more pertinent
limitations are not identical, those limitations shall prevail which provide greater safety to
life, health, property, or public welfare. .
C. Buildings shall be made accessible to the physically handicapped as required by
Title 24 California Code of Regulation. Whenever there is a conflict between the
provisions of this code and Title 24, California Code of Regulations, the provisions of
Title 24 shall prevail.
Page 2 of 25
7.32.050 Exceptions.
The provisions of this code shall not apply to:
A. Work located ,in a public street;
B. Trailer coaches, campers, mobile homes, motor vehicles, railroad cars, and aircraft;
however, if any ofthe foregoing are permanently placed on the ground or have their
wheels removed for other than temporary repairs, they shall comply with all ofthe
provisions of this code;
C. Houseboatsor other watercraft; however, if any of the forgoing are stored out ofthe
. water and are used for any purpose whatsoever, they shall comply with all of the
, provisions of this chapter;
D. Towers or poles supporting communication lines or power transmission lines;
E. Dams, flood control and drainage structures;
F. Portable amusement devices and structures, including merry-go-rounds, ferris
wheels, rotating conveyances, slides, similar devices, and portable accessory structures
whose use is necessary for the operation of such amusement devices and structures but
not including any storage building or detached structure which is not an integral part of
the device.
7.32.060 Additions, alterations and repairs-Generally.
Buildings or structures to which additions, alterations, or repairs are made shall comply
with all the requirements ofthis code for new buildings or structures except as
specifically provided for in this section and Section 7.32.070 through 7.32.100.
7.32.070 Additi,ons, alterations and repairs-Code compliance.
Additions, alterations or repairs may be made to any building or structure without
requiring the existing building or structure to comply with all the requirements of this
.code, provided the addition, alteration or repair conforms to that required for a new
building or structure. Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or
structure which will cause the existing building or structure to be in violation of any of
the provisions of this code nor shall such additions or alterations cause the existing
building or structure to become unsafe. An unsafe condition shall be deemed to have
been created if an addition or alteration will cause the existing building or structure to
become structurally unsafe or overloaded; will riot provide adequate egress in compliance
with the provisions of this code or will obstruct existing exits; will create a fire hazard;
will reduce required fire resistance or will otherwise create conditions dangerous to
human life. Any building so altered, which involves a change in use or occupancy, shall
not exceed the height, number of stories and area permitted for new buildings. Any
building plus new additions shall not exceed the height, number of stories and area
specified for new buildings. Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing
building or structure when such existing building or structure is not in full compliance
with the provision ofthis.code.
7.32.080 Alterations and repairs-Apartment houses, hotels and dwellings.
A. The provisions of Section 7.32.070 shall not prohibit the alteration or repair of any
legally established existing apartment house, hotel, dwelling or structure accessory
Page 3 of25
thereto which retains, replaces or extends the use of the original materials or cOhtinued
use of original methods of construction provided such alteration or .repair does not create
or 'continue a dangerous building as defined in Section 7.28.050, a substandard building
as defined in Section 1001 of the Uniform Housing'Code. However, such alteration or
. repair shall not reduce any required fire resistance below that specified by this code,
reduce the resistance to lateral forces below th~at specified by this code, or increase the
stress or deflection of any member so as to exceed that specified by this code.
B. The provisions of Section 7.32.070 pertaining to additions shall notrequire any
legally existing-apartment house, hotel, dwelling, or structure accessory thereto to be
m'ade to conform to the provisions ofthis code solely because ofthe construction ofthe
addition. However, this section shall not be constructed to permit the addition to increase
the stress or deflection of any existing member so as to exceed that specified by the
building code. Whenever an addition increases the number of occupants which must exit
through the existing building all of the exit facilities serving the increased number of
occupants shall comply with the provisions ofthis code. Whenever a new dwelling unit is
created either by new construction, or by an alteration 'to an existing building, separate'
gas and electrical meters shall be provided.
7.32.090 Additions-Apartment houses, hotels and dwellings.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.28.120, whenever alterations, repairs, or
additions requiring a permit and having a valuation in excess of one thousand dollars
($1,000) occur, or one (1) or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing Group
R, Division 3 Occupancies, the entire building shall be provided with smoke alarms
located as required for new Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. Smoke alarms required by'
thissectiori may be solely battery operated in the existing areas. EXCEPTION:,Re'pairs
to the exterior surfaces of a Group R Occupancy are exempt from the requirements of this
section.
Furthermore spark arrestors shall be installed on all chimneys connected to solid
burning fuel-burning appliances. .
7.32.100 Repair of roof covering.
Roof coverings may be repaired or replaced with materials as set forth in Section
7.32.180.
7.32.110 Chapter 1, Administration-Deleted.
Chapter 1 is deleted. .
7.32.120 Section 507.12, Chapter 5, Yard restriction-Added.
A new Section 507.12 is added to read:
507.12 Yard Restriction. The increase in area permitted by Sections 507.1
through 507.11 of this Section shall notbe allowed unless or until the owner of
the required yard shall file an agreement binding such owner, his heirs, and
assignees, to set aside the required yard as unobstructed space having no
improvements. Such agreement shall be record~d in the Alameda County
. Recorder's Office.
Page 4 of 25
7.32.130 Section 705.1, Chapter 7, Fire walls-Amended.
Section 705.1 is amended by adding anew subsection 705.1.2 to read:
. 705.1.2 Fire walls shall not be considered to create separate buildings for the
purpose of automatic fire-sprinkler system requirements as set forth in Chapter 9.
Exception: Buildings separated by continuous area separation walls of four-
hour fire-resistive construction without openings. Buildings required to have .
automatic fire-sprinkler protection as set forth in Section 13113 of the Health and
Safety Code are prohibited from using area separation walls in lieu of automatic
fire-sprinkler protection.
7.32.140 Section 717.3.2 Exceptions 1 and 2, 717.4.2 Exception 2, 717.4.3 .
Exception Draft-stopping-"Deleted.
Sections 717.3.2 Exceptions 1 and 2, 717.4.2 Exception 2, and 717.4.3 Exception are
deleted.
7.32.150 Sections 903.2.1.1, 903.2;1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5, 903.2.2,
903.2.3,903.2.6,903.2.7,903.2.8,903.2.9, 903.2.10.3, 903.2.18' Chapter
9, Automatic sprinkler systems-Amended.
Sections 903.2.1.1,903.2.1.2,903.2.1.3,903.2.1.4,903.2.1.5, 903.2.2,903.23,903.2.6,
903.2.7,903.2.8,903.2.9,903.2.10.3 and 903.2.18 are amended to read:
903.2.1.1 Group A Occupancies.
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed in all Group A
Occupancies (except of Type V construction) where the floor area exceeds 5,000
square feet (465 m2) and in all basements floor area exceeds 1,500 square feet
(139.4 m2). Group A occupancies that are of Type V construction where the floor
area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m2). (Sections 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3,
903.2.1.4,903.2.1.5, are Deleted)
903.2.2 Group E' Occupancies.
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be in Group E, occupancies where
the floor area exceeds 5,000 square (eet (465 m2).
903.2.3 Group F Occupancies.
An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group F-
occupancies (except Type V construction) where the floor area exceeds 5,000
square feet (465 m2) an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group
F occupancies of Type V construction where the floor area exceeds 3,000 square
feet (279 m2).
. 903.2.6 Group M Occupancies.
Page 5 of 25
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in: Group M occupancies
where the floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2) (except Type V
construction). An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all retail
sales rooms classed as'Group M and S occupancies of Type V construction where
the floor area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
903.2.7Group R Occupancies;
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed where the total area
exceeds 5,000 square feet (465m2).
903.2.8 Group S Occupancies.
,An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group S occupancies where
the floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2) (except Type V construction).
An automatic' fire sprinkler system ~hall be installed in all retail sales rooms
classed as Group S occupancies of Type V construction where the floor area
exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
903.2.9 Group B Occupancies..
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed in Group B
occupancies (except Type V construction) where the floor area exceeds 5,000
square feet (465 m2). An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group B,
, of Type V construction where the floor area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
903.2.10.3 Buildings Three Stories in Height.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all occupancies, regardless
of type of construction, if the building is three or more stories or more ,than 35
feet in height measured from the pad grade level to the highest point of the
building. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all other occupancies
as may be required by the 2007 California Building Code.
903.2.18 All Occupancies
Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed in all occupancies
located more than 112 miles from afire station providing fire protection to that
location. Said distance shall be measured in a straight line. For R-3 occupancies,
the sprinkler system may be a residential sprinkler system type NFP A 13.
Buildings containing portions which are required to have an automatic fire
extinguishing system because of the number of stories shall have the automatic
fire extinguishing system installed throughout and fire walls as set forth in Section
Page 6 of 25
705 shall not be considered as creating separate buildings for the purpose of this
section.
When the specific use of a building is not known at the time of design and
installation of the automatic fire-extinguishing system the design shall be based
upon Ordinary Hazard Group 2 as set forth in the fire code.
Whenever an addition is made to an existing building automatic fire-
extinguishing systems shall be installed ifthe existing building plus the addition
exceeds the area or height limitations set forth in this section. Whenever the use
of an existing building or portion thereof is changed in any manner so as to
require the installation of an automatic fire-extinguishing system, said system
shall be installed in that portion of the building housing the new use.
7.32.160 Table 1005.1 Egress width per occupant served-Amended:
Table 1005.1 Egress Width per Occupant Served is amended to read:
TABLE 1005.1
EGRESS WIDTH-PER OCCUPANT SERVED
OCCUPANCY WITHOUT WITH
SPRINKLER SYSTEM SPRINKLER SYSTEMa
Stairways Other Stairways Other
(inches egress (Inches egress
components components
per (inches per . per (inches per
occupant) occupant) occupant) occupant)
I
Occupancies other than those 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.2
Hazardous: H-1, H-2 H-3 and H-4 NA NA .7 0.4
Intuitional: 1-2 NA NA 0.3 0.2 ,
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm. NA= Not applicable.
a. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
b. See Section 1025. R-4.
7.32.170 Section 1015.2.1 Exception 2, Exit and Exit access doorways-
Amended.
Section 1015.2.1 Exception 2, is amended by adding a new sentence to read:
When approved by the Building Official and Fire Marshal.
Page 7 of 25
~.
7.32.180 . Section 1505.1, Chapter 15, Fire Classification-Amended.
Section 1505.1 is amended to "read: '
1505.1 Roof Assemblies shall be divided into the classes defined below. Class
A, B, and C roof assemblies and roof coverings required to be listed by this
section shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790. In addition,
fire-retardant-treated wood roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with
ASTM D 2898. The minimum roof coverings installed on buildings shall comply
with the following:
1. Map of Fire Safe Roof Areas. Figure 15-1 * is a map of Fire Safe Roof
areas. Said map may be amended from time to time by including areas which are
annexed to the City within one of the two roofing areas. Said amendments may be
made by the Building Official after consultation,' with the Chief of the Fire
Department having jurisdiction.
2. Roofing Area 1. Any new roof and any alteration, repair or replacement for
buildings housing R & U -I occupancies in Roofing Area 1 shall use roof covering
material that conforms to Class B or better or shall be made of concrete, ferrous or
cooper metal, clay, slate or similar non-combustible material.
3. Roofing Area 2. Any new roof for buildings using roof covering material
that conforms to Class C or better or shall be made of concrete, ferrous or copper
metal, clay, slate or similar non-combustible material.
4. Other Occupancies. Any new roof covering and any alterations, repairs or
replacement of roof covering material for buildings housing all other occupancies
shall conform to the requirements as set forth in Roofing Area 1.
*
Editor's Note: Figure 15-1 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
7.32.190 Table 1607.1, Chapter 16, Uniform and concentrated loads-Amended;
Table 1607.1 is amended by adding a new Footnote M to read:
M. Bridges for vehicular traffic shall be designed for H20 loading as designated
by the American Association of State Highway Officials.
7.32.200 Section 1614, Modifications to ASCE 7-Added
Section 1614 is added to Chapter 16 to read:
1614.1 General. The text of ASCE 7 shall be modified as indicated 111 this
Section.
1614.1.3 ASCE 7, Section 12.8.1.1. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.8.1.1 by
Page 8 of 25
amending Equation 12.8-5 as follows:
Cs = 0.044 SosI ~ 0.01
(Equation 12.8-5)
. 1614.1.7 ASCE 7, Section 12.12.3. Replace ASCE 7 Section 12.12.3 as follows:
12.12.3 Minimum Building Separation. All structures shall be separated from
adjoining structures. Separations shall allow for the maximum inelastic response
displacement (L1M)' L1M shall be determined at critical locations with consideration
for both translational and torsional displacements of the structure as follows:
L1M = Cd8ma~
(Equation 16-45)
where 8max is the calculated. maximum displacement at Level x as defined in
ASCE 7 Section 12.8.4.3.
Adjacent buildings on the same property shall be separated by at least a distance
L1MT, where
L1MT = ~(L1MI)l + (L1Ml)l
(Equation 16-46)
and L1MI and L1M2 are the maximum inelastic response displacements of the
adjacent buildings.
Where a structure, adjoins a property line not common to a public way, the
structure shall also be set back from the property line by at least the displacement,
L1M of that structure.
~
Exception: Smaller separations or property line setbacks shall be permitted
when justified by rational analysis.
7.32.210 Section 1805.4.2.3.1, Plain concrete footings rebar requirements-
Amended
Section 1805.4.2.3, is amended by addingSection 1805.4.2.3.1
All plain concrete footings, as a minimum, shall have installed one 'is. inch
(51mm) continuous rebar placed at the top and bottom of all grade beams and
spread footings.
7.32.220 Section 1908.1, Chapter 19, Structural Forces related to slender
concrete wall design-Amended
Section 1908.1, is amended to read:
1908.1 General. The text of ACI 318 shall be modified as indicated in Sections
1908.1.1 through 1908.1.17.
Page 9 of 25
7.32.230 Section 1908.1.17, Chapter 19, Structural Forces related to slender
concrete wall design-Added.
A new Section 1908.1. 17 is added to read:
1908.1.17 ACI 318, Section 14.8, Modify ACI 318 Section 14.8.3 and 14.8.4
replacing equation (14-7), (14-8) and (14-9).
1. . Modify equation (14-7) of ACI 318 Section 14.8.3 as follows:
Icr shall be calculated by Equation (14-7), and Ma shall be obtained by iteration of
deflections.
Es ( , Pu h J( )2 /wc3 .
Ier=- As+-- d-c +-
. Ee h 2d 3
(14-7)
and the value Es/Ec shall not be taken less than 6.
2. Modify ACI 318 Section 14.8.4 as follows:
14.804 - Maximum out-of-plane deflection, ~s' due to service loads, including
p ~ effects, shall 'not exceed 1cI150.
If Ma, maximum moment at mid-height of wall due to servIce lateral and
eccentric loads, i~cluding p~. effects, exceed (2/3)Mcr, ~s shall be calculated by
Equation (14-8):
, 2
2 M; -3Mcr ( 2')
~s=3~er+ 2~n-3~cr
, Mn --Mer
3 '
(14'-8)
IfMa does not exceed (2/3)Mcr, ~s shall be calculated by Equation (14-9):
~ =(Ma J~
s M er
cr
(14-9)
where:
~ = 5Me,z/
cr 48E 1
c g
~ = 5MJe2
n 48E 1
c cr
Page 10 of25
7.32.240. Section 2308.9.3, Chapter 23, Bracing, ItellI5-Deleted.
Section 2308.9.3, Item 5 is deleted.
7.32.250 Section 2308.9.3, Chapter 23, Bracing, Item7-Amended.
Section2320.11), Item 7 is amended to read:
Portland cement plaster on studs spaced 16 inches (406 mm) on center installed in
accordance with Section 2510. Limited to single story R-3and U-1 occupancies.
7.32.260 Section 2308.12.5, Attachment of Sheathing-Amended
Section 2308.12.5, is amended by adding a second paragraph:
All braced wall panels shall extend to the roof sheathing and shall be attached to
parallel roof rafters or blocking above with framing clips (18 gauge minimum)
spaced at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) on center with four 8d nails per leg
(total eight 8d nails per clip). Braced wall panels shall be laterally braced at each
top corner and at maximum 24 inch{6096 mm) intervals along the top plate of
discontinuous vertical framing.
7.32.270 Section 3110.1, Chapter 31,Prohibited Installations-Added
A new Section 3110.1 is addedto read:
It shall be unlawful to install a wood burning fireplace or appliance that is not one
o f the following:
1) Pellet-fueled wood heater,
2) EP A certified wood heater,
3) Fireplace certified by EP A
7.32.280 Section 3203, Chapter 32, Signs-Added.
^- new Section 3203 is added to read:
Section 3203 Signs. Signs when placed flat against the wall of a building shall
not project beyond the front property line more than 12 in-ches (305mm).
7.32.290 Section H101.2, Signs exempt from permits -Deleted.
Section HI01.2 is deleted.
. 7.32.300 Section 1010, Appendix Chapter 10, Building security - Added
Appendix Chapter 10 is added to read:
Section 1010 Residential building security shall be in accordance with the Uniform
Building Security Code in addition to the following:
(a) Addressing. All dwelling units shall be address~d as follows:
Page 11 of 25
'(1) Driveways servicing more than 5 individual dwelling units shall have minimum
of 4 inch high identification numbers, noting the range of unit numbers placed at the
entrance to each driveway at a height between 36 and 42 inches above grade. The
address numbers shall be illuminated during the hours of d.arkness. The light source shall
be provided with an unintenuptible AC power source or controlled only by a
photoelectric device.
(2) There shall be positioned at each street entrance of a multiple family dwelling
complex having more than one structure, an illuminated diagrammatic representation
(map) of the complex that shows the location of the viewer and the unit designations
within the complex. It shall be lighted during the hours of darkness utilizing a light
source which is constructed of weather and vandal resistant materials and provided with
an uninterruptible AC power source or controlled by a photoelectric device. Nothing in
this section shall preclude the requirement for circuit protection devices where applicable.
(3) No other number may be affixed to a structure that might be mistaken for, or
confused with, the number assigned to the structure. .
(4) If the building is adjacent to an alley, the number shall also be placed on or
adjacent to the rear gate accessing the alley.
. (5) For multifamily buildings 'Yith recessed entryway over 2 feet, an additional
lighted address must be placed at the entryway to the recessedarea. Ifthe recessed area
provides access to more than one dwelling unit, the range of units shall be displayed.
(6) Each principal building ofa multifamily complex shall display the number or
letter assigned to that building on each corner of the building at a height that will prevent
the number from being obscured by landscaping
. (7) Any building with vehicular access to the rear through a public or private alley'
shall display, in a clearly visible location, a highly reflective or illuminated address
number a minimum of two (2) inches in height.
(8) Addressing shall not be obstructed by architectural structures such as trellises,
arbors, balconies, light fixtures and or landscaping.
Exterior doors: Each exterior door shall be secured as follows:
(1) Exterior doors (excluding glass patio doors) and doors leading from garage areas
into dwellings shall be equipped with a dead bolt lock with one inch (1 ") throw. '
(2) Pairs of doors shall have flush bolts with a minimum throw of fi~e-eighths inch
(5/8") at the head and foot (floor and ceiling) of the inactive leaf.
(3) Doorstop on a wooden jamb for an in-swing door shall be of one-piece
construction with the jamb joined by a rabbet.
Page 12 of25
(4) Locks shall be provided on all sliding patio doors.
(5) Sliding patio glass doors opening onto patios or balconies which are less than
one story above grade or are otherWise accessible from the outside shall have the
moveable section 'of the door sliding on the inside of the fixed portion of the door or
possess an approved secondary lock mounted on interior of moveable section.
(6) The lock bolt on all glass patio doors shall engage the strike sufficiently to
prevent its being disengaged by any possible movement of the door within the space or
clearance provided for installation and operation. The strike area shall be of material
adequat~ to maintain effectiveness of bolt strength. '
(b) Landscaping.
(1) . Shrubs and ground cover shall not directly cover windows and doorways.
(2) River rock used near parking lots or buildings shall be permanently affixed.
(3) Backyard gates shall be the full height of the wall or fence adjacent and capable
of being locked.
(4) Open space and buildings shall be arranged to afford visibility and opportunity
for surveillance by on-site users and passers-by.
(5) Barriers, bothreal and symbolic, shall be designed to afford opportunities for
surveillance through the parrier.
(6) For residential development, walls or fences, if installed, shall be a minimum of 6 .
feet in height when adjacent to any of the following: '
Reverse frontage
Retention/detention areas
Parks
Commercial areas
Industrial areas
Bike paths
(c) Lighting, R-1 Occupancy. Lighting of Multifamily or Apartment complexes
shall at a minimum be illuminated as follows:
(1) A site plan shall be provided showing buildings, parking areas, walkways,
detaiied landscaping and a point by point photometric calculation of the required light
levels. .
(2) . All exterior entrances shall be illuminated with a uniformly maintained minimum
level of one foot candle of light between ground level and 6 vertical feet within a
minimum radius of 15 feet from the center of the entrance between sunset and sunrise.
Page 13 of25
I.
(3) Postal Service "gang boxes" (group postal boxes) shall be illuminated with a
uniformly maintained minimum level of one foot candle of light.
(4) Lighting of all exterior areas shall be designed to maximize surveillance and
reduce conflicts with building design, mature landscaping, and to minimize glare.
(5) Open stairways shall be illuminated with a minimum maintained five-tenths (0.5)
foot-candle of light in all landings and stair treads during the hours of darkness. Enclosed
stairways and enclosed common corridors shall be illuminated at all times with a
minimum maintained one-foot candle of light on all landings and stair treads.
(6) Private streets, alleys, and emergency ac.cess roads shall be illuminated using the
same standards as established for public thoroughfares.
(7) Aisles, passageways, pedestrian walkways and recessed areas related to and
within a building, a building complex, or providing access to a building or building
complex from a parking lot or right of way shall be illuminated with a minimum
uniformly maintained. minimum level of on~ foot candle of light between ground level
and six vertical feet between sunset and sunrise or other methods approved by the
Building Official.
(8) Each parking lot and/or carport providing more than ten (10) parking spaces shall
be provided with and maintained to a minimum of one foot-candle oflight on the parking
surface. The Building 'Official may approve a lower light level, if it can be demonstrated
that the lower level provides for sufficient security lighting.
(9) Lighting fixtures shall be so arranged as to illuminate light uniformly over the
parking surface and be tamper resistant.
All light sources required by this section shall be: (a) controlled by a photocell device or
a time clock that will turn the lights on at dusk and off at dawn and (b) protected by
weather and vandal resistant covers.
(d) Garage Type (Vehicle) Doors. Garage-type doors, which are either rolling
overhead, solid overhead, swinging, sliding, or accordion style doors shall conform to the
following standards;
, (1) Wood doors shall have panels a minimum of five-sixteenths (5/16) inch in
thickness with the locking hard~are being attached to the support framing.
(2)Aluminum doors shall be a minimum thickness of .0215 inches and riveted
together a minimum of 18 inches on center along the outside seams. There shall be a full .
width h9rizontal beam attached to the main door structure which shall meet the pilot, or
pedestrian access, door fI;aming within 3 inches of the strike area of the pilot or
pedestrian access door.
Page 14 of25
. (3) Fiberglass doors shall have panels a minimum densityof 6 ounces per square foot.
from the bottom of the door to a height of 7 feet. Panels above 7 feet and panels in
residential structures shall have a density not less than 5 ounces per square foot.
. (4) Doors utilizing a cylinder lock shall have a lock receiving point at each outer
, edge ofthe door; or, if the door does not exceed 19 feet, a single bolt may be used if
placed in the center of the door with the locking point located either at the floor or door
frame header.
(5) Doors with slide bolt assemblies shall have frames a minimum of .120 inches of
thickness, with a minimum bolt diameter of one half (1/2) inch and protrude at least one
and one half (1 Yz) inches Into the receiving guide. A bolt diameter of three-eighths (3/8)
inch may be used irt a residential building. The slide bolt shall be attached to the door
with non-removable bolts from the outside. Rivets shall not be used to attach slide bolt
. assemblies.
. (e) Emergency Access
(1) Private roads and parking areas or structures controlled by unmanned mechanical
parking type gates shall provide for police emergency access as follows:
(1) Radio frequency access or by providing the gate access code for distribution
to emergency responders. When an access code is to be utilized the control box is to be
mounted on a control pedestal consisting of a metal post/pipe which shall be installed at a
height of 42 inches and a minimum of 15 feet (4.6m) from the entry/exit gate. It shall be
located on the driver's side ofthe road or driveway and accessible in such a manner as to
not require a person to exit their vehicle to reach it, nor to drive on the wrong side of the
road or driveway, nor to require any back-up movements in order to enter/exit the gate.
(2) All lockable pedestrian gates to residential recreation areas serving 6 or more
dwelling units, and gates or doors to common walkways or hallway's of residential
complexes where there are 4 or more dwelling units within the complex, shall provide for
police emergency access utilizing an approved key switch device or approved Knox box
which shall be installed as follows:
(3) Pedestrian gates/doors using an electromagnetic type lock shall install a key
switch within a telephonelintercom console or in a control ~ousing, or other method
approved by the Building Official that will provide for police emergency access. Options
include radio frequency access or providing the gate access code for distribution to
emergency responders.
(4) Pedestrian gate doors utilizing mechanical locks shall install a Knox box
adjacent to each gate/door, securely attaching it to a fence or wall.
(f) Keying requirements
Page 15 of25
Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit in a tract or commercial
development, constructed under the same site development ~eview, shall have locks using
..combinations that are interchange free from locks used in all other separate dwellings,
, \ ,
proprietorships, or similar distinct occupancies. .
, (g) Laundry rooms or areas: Common area laundry rooms in garden style
multiple-family complexes shall be designed and protetted as follows:
(1) Entry doors shall have:
a. A minimum six hundred (600) square inch clear vision panel in the upper
half of the door, consisting of 14" tempered glass.
b. Automatic, hydraulic door closures.
c. Self-locking door locks equipped with a dead-locking latch allowing
exiting by a single motion and openable from the inside without the use of
a key or any special knowledge or effort.
d. Non~removable hinge pins for out-swinging doors to preclude removal of
the door from the exterior by removing the hinge pins. .
e. A latch protector consisting @fminimum 0.125-inch-thick steel attached to
the door's exterior bynon-remo'vable bolts from the exterior. It shall be
two (2) inches wide and extend a minimum of five inches above and
below the strike opening and extend a minimum of one (1) inch beyond
the edge of the door. It shall have a metal anti-spread pin a minimum of
one-half (1/2) inch in length.
. \
(2) The laundry room shall be illuminated at all times with a minirimm
maintained one-foot candle of light at floor level, using a non-interruptible power
source. There shall be no light switches inside the room that control light fixtures
used to meet this lighting requirement.
(3) Any portion of an openable window which is within eight (8) feet vertically
or six (6) feet horizontally from any accessible surface or any adjoining roof, balcony,
landing, stair tread, platform, or similar surface, or any climbable pole or tree, or any
surface providing a foothold, shall be secured as required by section 1018 Uniform
Building Security Code.
(4) The interior oflaundry rooms shall be visible from the exterior along
common walking or driving surfaces. Perimeter windows arid interior mirrors may be
utilized to meet this requirement. Laundry rooms are to be located in high activity
areas with natural surveillance opportunities and not in remote or isolated locations.
(h) Other requirements
(1) Storage Areas. ,Any exterior storage area attached to a dwelling, apartment or
condominium and enclosed by a door shall comply with this section or have a
minimum 3/8" diameter hardened padlock hasp.
Page 16 of25
(2) Side Gates. Side gates shall be the full height of the adjacent fence or wall
and be capable of being locked. Side gates shall be secured with a slide bolt mounted on
the inside of the gate. The slide bolt shall have a bolt diameter of three-eighths (3/8) inch
and protrude at least one and one-half (1, 12) inches into the receiving guide. The slide
bolt shall be attached to the gate with non-removable bolts. Rivets shall not be used to
attach slide bolt assemblies. . The slide bolt shall be mounted at a height that is not
accessible by reaching over the gate.'
(i) Elevators
Elevators shall be designed as follows:
Elevator cabs, the interiors of which are not completely visible when the door
is open from a point centered on the 36 inches away form the door shall have
shatter resistant mirrors or other equally reflective material so placed as to make
visible the entire elevator cab from this point. The elevator cab shall be
illuminated at all times with a minimum maintained 2 foot candles of light at floor
level.
(j) Stairways
Except for private stairways, Stairways shall be designed as follows:
(a) Interior doors shall have glazing panels a minimum of 5 inches wide
and 20 inches in height and meet requirements of the California Building
Code.
. (b) Areas beneath stairways at or below ground level shall be fully
enclosed or access to them restricted.
. (c) Enclosed stairways shall have shatter resistant mirrors or other equally
reflective material at each level and landing and be designed or placed in
such manner as to provide visibility around corners.
7.32.310 Section 1020, Appendix Chapter 10, Non Resi~ential Building
Security Requirements. -Added. ~
Section 1020 Non Residential Building Security shall be as follows:
(a) Addressing. All non-residential buildings / units shall be addressed as follows:
. (1) Buildings require a minimum of 5-inch high numbers displayed on the building.
(2) Tenant space numbers shall be a minimum size of 5 inches and be located on all
doors. Exception, dual doors may have the addresses on one door or centered above the
doors. In addition all rear doors or service doors will have the name ofthe business in 5-
inch high lettering.
(3) There shall be positioned at each street entrance of a non-residential complex
. having more than one structure, an illuminated diagrammatic representation (map) of the
Page 17 of 25
, complex that shows the location of the viewer and the unit designations within the
complex.
(4). No other number may be affixed to a structure that mightbe mistaken for,or
confused with, the number assigned to the structure.
(5) The assigned address, including the suite number, shall be displayed on all
electric meters in accordance with utility company standards.
(6) If the building is adjacent to an alley, the number shall also be placed on or
adjacenUo the rear gate accessing the alley.
(7) Buildings_with recessed entryway over 2 feet, an additional light must be placed
at the entryway to the recessed area. If the recessed area provides access to more than
one tenant space the range of units shall be displayed.
. -
(8) Where more than 1 building is accessed by a common street entrance or there are
multiple buildings on the same lot, each principal building shall display the number or
letter assigned to that building on each corner of the building, as determined by the
Building Official. These numbers shall be made visible during the hours of darkness.
The street name may also be required when there is a secondary street frontage.
(9) All stairwells / elevator lobbies shall be numerical identified.
(l0) In Commercial Day Care or Education facilities all exterior doors shall be
provided with a room mimber on the door. A map ofthe facilities detailing location ofall
rooms and their uses shall be kept on file at the facilities on-site office.
(b) Landscaping.
(1) Shrubs and ground cover shall not directly cover windows and doorways.
(2) River rock used near parking lots or commercial buildings shall be permanently
affixed.
(3) Open space and buildings shall be arranged to afford visibility and opportunity
for surveillance by on-site users and passers-by.
(4) Barriers, both real and symbolic; shall be designed to afford opportunities for
surveillance through the barrier.
(c) Lighting. Lighting of non-residenti~tl buildings shall at a minimum be
illuminated as follows:
Page 18 of25
(1) A site plan shall be provided showing buildings, parking areas, walkways,
detailed landscaping and a point by point photometric calculation of the required light
levels. The site plans shall be approved prior to the issuance of the building permit.
(2) All exterior entrances shall be illuminated with a uniformly maintained minimum
level of one foot candles of light between ground l,evel and 6 vertical feet within a
minimum radius of 15 feet from the center ofthe entrance between sunset and sunrise.
(3) All light switches in public rest rooms or rooms identified for general public use
shall be of the style that cannot be turned off or on by users other than staff. All light
switches in rooms used specifically for children's' activities or children's recreation, shall
be of a style that can only be accessed by authorized staff.
(4) Lighting of all exterior are~s shall be designed to maximize surveillance ,and
reduce conflicts with building design,' mature landscaping, ahd to minimize glare.
(5) Open stairways shall be illuminated with a minimum maintained five-tenths (0.5)
foot-candle oflight in all landings and staiLtreads during the hours of darkness. Enclosed
stairways and enclosed common corridors shali be illuminated at all times with a
minimum maintained one-foot candle of light on all landings and stair treads.
(6) Private streets, alleys, and emergency access roads shall be illuminated using the
same standards as established for public thoroughfares.
(7) Aisles, passageways, pedestrian walkways and recessed areas related to and
within a building, a building complex, or providing access to a building or building
complex from a parking lot or right of way shall be illuminated with a minimum
uniformly maintained minimum level of one foot candle of light between ground level
and six vertical feet between sunset and sunrise.
(8) Open parking lots, carports and refuse areas shall be provided with and
maintained to a minimum of one foot -candle of light on the parking surface between
sunset and sunrise. The Building Official may approve a lower light, if it can be
demonstrated that the lower level provides for sufficient security lighting.
(9) Covered parking lots or covered portions of parking lots shall be illuminated with
a uniformly maintained minimum level of one foot candle of light between ground level
and 6 vertical feet between sunset and sunrise.
(10) Parking structures or enclosed or partially enclosed parking lots shall be
illuminated with a uniforrllly maintained minimum level of two foot candles oflight
between ground level and 6 vertical feet between sunrise and sunset (daylight hours).
All light sources required by this section shall be: (a) controlled by a photocell device or
a time clock that will turn the lights on at dusk and off at dawn and (b) protected by
weather and vandal resistant covers.
Page 19 of25
(d) Garage Type (Vehicle) Doors.' Garage-type doors, which are either rolling
overhead, .solid overhead, swinging, sliding, or accordion style doors shall conform to the
following standards;
(1)Wood,doors shall have panels a minimum of five-sixteenths (5/16) inch in
thickness with the locking hardware being attached to the support framing.
(2)Aluminum doors shall be a minimum thickness of .0215 inches and riveted
together a minimum of 18 inches on center along the outside seams. There shall bea full
width horizontal~beam attached to the main door structure which shall meet the pilot, or
pedestrian access, door framing within 3 inches of the strike area of the pilot or
pedestrian access door.
(3) Fiberglass doors shall have panels a minimum density of 6 ounces per square foot
from the bottom of the door to a height of 7 feet. Panels above 7 feet and panels in
residential structures shall have a density not less than 5 ounces per square foot.
"
. (4) Doors utilizing a cylinder lockshall have a lock receiving point at each outer
edge of the door; or, of the door does 'not exceed 19 feet, a single bolt may be used if
placed in the center of the door with the locking point located either at the floor or door
frame header.
(5) Doors with slide bolt assemblies shall have frames a minimum of. i20 inches of
thickness, with a minimum bolt diameter of one half (112) inch and protrude at least one
and one half (1 'ii) inches into the receiving guide. A bolt diameter of three-eighths (3/8)
inch may be used in a residential building. The slide bolt shall be attached to the door
with non-removable bolts from the outside, Rivets shall not be used to attach slide bolt
assemblies.
(6) Padlocks used with exterior mounted slide bolts shall have a hardened steel
shackle locking at both heel and toe and a minimum five pin tumbler operation with non-
removable key when in an unlocked position. Padlocks used with interior mounted slide
bolts shall have a hardened steel shackle with a minimum 4-pin tumbler operation.
(e) Emergency Access
(1) Private roads and parking areas or structures controlled by unmanned mechanical
parking type gates shall provide for emergency access as follows:
(A) Radio frequency access or by providing the gate access code for distribution
to emergency responders. When an access code is to be utilized the control box is to
be mounted on a control pedestal consisting of a metal post/pipe which shall be
installed at a height of42 inches and a minimum of 15 feet (4.6m) from the entry/exit
gate. It shall be located on the driver's side of the road or driveway and accessible in
such a manner as to not require a person to exit their vehicle to reach it, nor to drive
Page 20 of 25
on the wrong side of the road or driveway, nor to require any back-up m~vements in
order to enter/exit the gate.
(2) Non-residential multi-tenant buildings utilizing electronic access control systems
on the main entry doors, and enclos-ed retail shopping centers shall be provided with a
means to allow for police emergency access:
(f) Keying requirements
Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit in a commercial
development; constructed under the same general plan, shall have locks using
combinations that are interchange free from locks used in all other separate
proprietorships, or similar distinct occupancies.
(g) Exterior Openings. Exterior opening in non~residential buildings shall be as
follows:
(1) Swinging exterior wood and steel doors shall be equipped as follows:
~
(a) A single or double door shall be equipped with a double or single cylinder
deadbolt. The bolt shall have a minimum projection of one (1) inch and be
constructed so as'to repel cutting tool attack. The deadbolt shall have an
embedment of at least three-fourths (3/4) inch into the strike receiving the
projected bolt. The cylinder shall have a cylinder guard, a minimum of five ,pin
tumblers and shall be connected to the inner portion of the lock by connecting
screws of at least one:.fourth (114) inch in diameter. The provisions of the this
paragraph do not apply where: (a) panic hardware is required, or (b) an
equivalent device is approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
(2) Double doors shall be equipped as follows:
(a) The inactive leaf of double door(s) shalll]e equipped with metal flush bolts
have a minimum embedment of five-eighths (5/8) inch into the head and threshold
of the doorframe.
(b) Double doors shall have an astragal constructed of steel a minimum of .125
inch thick, which will cover the opening between the doors. The astragal shall be
a minimum of tWo (2) inches wide and extend a minimum of one (1) inch beyond
the edge of the door to which it is attached. The astragal shall be attached to the
outside of the active door by means of welding or with non-removable bolts
spaced apart on not more than ten (10) inch centers. (The door to which such an
astragal is attached must be determined by the fire safety codes adopted by the
enforcing authority.)
(3) Aluminum frame swinging doors shall be equipped as follows:
Page 21 of25
(a) The jamb on all aluminum frame swinging doors shall be so
constructed or protected to withstand 1,600 pounds of pressure in both a vertical
distance ofthree (3) inches and a horizontal distance of one (1) inch each side of
the strike, so as to prevent violation of the strike.
(b) A single or double door shall be equipped with a double cylinder
deadboltwith a bolt projection exceeding one.(1) inch, or a hook shaped or
expanding dog bolt that engages the strike sufficiently to prevent spreading. The
deadbolt lock shall have a minimum of five pin tumblers and a cylinder guard.
(4) Panic hardware, whenever required by.the California Building Code or Title
19, California Administration Code, shall be installed as follows;
(a) Panic hardware shall contain a minimum of two (2) locking points on
each door; or
. (b) On single doors, panic hardware may have one locking point, which is
not to be located at either the top orbottom frame. The door shall have an
astragal constructed of steel .125 inch thick, which shall be attached with non-
. removable to the outside of the door. The astragal shall extend a minimum of six
}6) inches vertically above and below the latch of the panic hardware. The
astragal shall be a minimum of two (2) inches wide and extend a minimum of one
. (1) inch beyond the edge of the door to which it is attached.
(c) Double doors containing panic hardware shall have an astragal
attached to the doors at their, meeting point, which will close the opening between
them, but not interfere with the operation of either door. (Fire Department
approval may be desired here).
(5) Horizontal sliding doors shall be equipped with a metal guide track at top and
bottom and a cylinder lock and/or padlock with a hardened steel shackle which
locks at both heel and toe, and a minimum five pin tumbler operation with non-
removable key when in an unlocked position. The bottom track shall be so
designed that the door cannot be lifted from the track when the door is in a locked
'position.
(6) In office buildings (multiple occupancy), all entrance doors to individual
office suites shall meet the construction and locking requirements for exterior
doors.
(7) Windows shall be deemed accessible ifless than twelve (12) feet above the
ground. Accessible windows having a pane exceeding ninety-six (96) square
inches in an area with the smallest dimension exceeding six (6) inches and not
visible from a public or private thoroughfare shall be protected with burglary
resistant glazing or other approved methods as determined by the Building
Official.
Page 22 of 25
(8) Side or rear windows ofthe type that can be opened shall, where applicable,
be secured on the inside with either a slide bar, bolt, crossbar, auxiliary locking
device, and/or padlock with a hardened steel shackle, a minimum four pin tumbler
operation.
(9) Protective bars or grills shall not interfere with the operation of opening
windows if such windows are required to beopenable by the California Building
Code.
(10) A,1I exterior transoms exceeding ninety...:six (96) square inches on the side
and rear of any building or premises used for business purposes shall be protected
with burglary resistant glazing or other approved methods as determined by the
Building Official.
(11) Roof openings shall be equipped as follows:
(a) All skylights on the roof of any building or premises used by business
purposes shall be provided with:
(1) Rated burglary resistant glazing; or
(2) Iron bars of at least one-half (1/2)inch round or one by one-
fourth (1 x Y4) inch flat steel material under the skylight and
securely fastened; or
(3) Steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch material with a
maximum two (2) inches mesh under the skylight and securely
fastened:
(4) A monitored intrusion alarm system. The system shall be kept
operable at all times. The Chief of Police may required periodic
testing of the alarm system to verify proper operation.
(12) All hatchway openings on the roof of any building or premises used for
business purposes shall be secured as follows:
(a) If the hatchway is of wooden material, it shall becovered on the inside
with at least sixteen (16) U.S. gauge sheet metal, or its equivalent,
attached with screws.
(b) The hatchway shall be secured from the inside with a slide bar or slide
bolts. (Fire Department approval maybe desired.)
. (c) Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with non-
removable pins when using pin-type hinges. '
. .
Page 23 of 25
(13) All air duct or air vent openings exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches on
the roof or exterior walls of any building or premises used for business purposes
shall be secured by covering the same with either of the following:
(a) Iron bars of at least one-half (1/2) inch round or one by one-fourth (1 x
'i4}inch flat steel material spaced no more than five (5) inches apart and
securely fastened; or
(b) Iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch material with a
maximum two (2) inch mesh and securely fastened.
(c) If the barrier is on the outside, it shall be secured with bolts which are
. non-removable from the exterior.
(d) The above must not interfere with venting requirements creating a
potentially hazardous condition to health and safety or conflict with the
. provisions of the California~uilding Code or Title 19, California
Administrative Code.
(14) Exterior roofladders shall not be permitted.
(15) There shall be no exterior electrical or phone panels.
(16) Separation walls for individual tenant spaces housed within a common
structure shall be solid and continuous from the structure's foundation to roof.
. (17) Intrusion Devices.
(a) If the enforcing authority determines that the security measures and
locking devices described in this chapter do not adequately secure the
building, due to special conditions, he/she may require the installation and.
maintenance of an intrusion device (burglar alarm system).
(h) Parking structures.
(I) Parking structures shall be designed to restrict unauthorized access.
(2) Outside stairwells shall be open and not obstructed from view
(3) Security telephones with monitoring capability shall be located on every level
adjacent to pedestrian ingress/egress points. Ifpedestrian ingress/egress points are more
than 200 feet but less than 300 feet apart, additional security telephones shall be located
at the midpoint between pedestrian ingress/egress points. If pedestrian ingress/egress
points are more than 300 feet apart, security telephones will be located at 100 foot
intervals. Security telephones shaJl be visible from all v~hicular and pedestrian
ingress/egress points and identified with appropriate signage.
Page 24 of 25
(4) Blind corners shall be provided with shatterproof convex mirrors to improve
visibility for both operators of vehicles and pedestrians.
(5) A radio repeater system or other equipment, approved by the Building Official,
shall be installed in all garages to facilitate the use of Police and Fire communication
devices.
(6)Parking structures shall have the ceiling area of each floor or tier painted and
maintained white or other reflective color approved by the Building Official.
(i) Elevators
Elevators shall be designed as follows:
(a)Elevator cabs, the interiors of which are not completely visible when the
door is open from a point centered on the 36 inches away form the door shall have
shatter resistant mirrors or other equally reflective material so placed as to make
visible the entire elevator cab from (his point. The elevator cab shall be
illuminated at all times with a minimum maintained 2 foot candles of light at floor
level.
,. (j) Stairways
Except for private stairways, Stairways shall be designed as follows:
(a) Interior doors shall have glazing panels a minimum of 5 inches wide
and 20 inches in height and meet requirements of the California Building
Code.
(b) Areas beneath stairways at or below ground level shall be fully
enclosed or access to them restricted.
(c) Enclosed stairways' shall have shatter resistant mirrors or other equally _
reflective material at each level and landing and be designed or placed
in such manner as to provide visibility around corners.
1022698_1
Page 25 of25
Sections:
7.36.010
7.36.020
7.36.030
7.36.040
7.36.050
7.36.060
7.36.070
7.36.080
Chapter 7.36
ELECTRICAL CODE
Title.
Purpose.
Adoption of Electrical Codes.
Scope.
Exceptions.
Additions, alterations. and repairs.
Fire alarms.
Section 210.53, Office receptacle outlets-Added.
/
7.36.010 Title.
The buildings codes adopted by section 7.36.030 and the provisions of this chapter
shall constitute the Dublin Electrical Code (j1ld may be referred to as such.
7.36.020 Purpose.
A. The promotion and preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare of
the people of the City and the property situated therein have.made necessary the adoption
of the electrical codes referred to in Section 7.36.030 in order to adequately safeguard
life, health, property, and general welfare.
B. The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any
particular class or groups of persons who will or should be especially protected or
benefited by the terms of this code.
7.36.030 Adoption of Electrical Codes.
A. The 2007 California Electrical Code, Part 3, Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in the
California State Health and Safety Code Section 18901 et. seq. (hereinafter referred ~o as
-the "State Code"), and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto including
the National Electrical C,ode, 2005 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection
Association, and as referenced in and adopted pursuant to California State Health and
Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18935, (hereinafter referred to as the "NEC") are,hereby
adopted and incorporated by reference herein.
Copies of the adopted codes have been and are now filed in the Office of the City Clerk,
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California, for use and examination by the public. Said codes
are adopted by reference pursuant to Section 50022.4, etseq., of the Government Code of
the State of California, and the codes are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if
set out at length herein, and from the date on which this Ordinance shall take effect, the
provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Dublin.
It:' '
EXHIBIT C
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.36.030.A, the State Code and the NEC
'are amended as set forth in Sections 7.36.070 and 7.36.080.
7.36.040 Scope.
A. The provisions of this code shall apply to the installation, erection, construction,
enlargement, addition to, alteration, repair, moving, removal demolition, conversion, use,
and maintenance of any electrical wiring, ~ppliances, devices, equipment, and
. apparatuses used for or in connection ",:ith the transmission or use of electrical energy for,
light, heat, power, radio, signaling communication or for other purpose in any building,
structure, or premises within the City.
B. The permissive provisions of this code shall not be presumed to waive any
limitations imposed by any other law, ordinance, rule, or regulation. If two (2) or more'
pertinent limitations shall prevail which provide greater safety to life, health, property or
public welfare. .
C. Electrical appliances and equipment shall be made accessible to the physically
handicapped. Whenever there is a conflict between the provisions of this code and Title
24 California Code of Regulation, the provisions of Title 24 shall prevail.
7.36.050 Exceptions.
The provisions of this code shall not apply to:
A. Work located in a public street;
B. Electrical installations within trailer coaches, campers, motor vehicles, railroad cars
and aircraft; however, if any of the foregoing are permanently placed on the ground or
have their wheels removed for other than temporary repairs, they shall comply with all
the provisions of the electrical code;
C. Electrical installations within houseboats or other watercrafts; however, if any of the
foregoing are stored out of the water and used for any purpose whatsoever, they shall
comply with all the provisions of the electrical code;
D. Electrical installations owned or operated by a public utility for the use of such
utility in the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energy;
. E. Radio and television receiving equipment, amateur radio transmitting and receiving
equipment, and community antenna television systems.
7.36.060 Additions, alterations and repairs.
A. All work done in connection with an addition to an existing electrical installation
shall conform to the applicable provisions of this code. In addition, any portion of an
existing electrical installation which would become overloaded or have its capacity
exceeded as det~rmined by the standards in this code for new installation as a result of the
addition shall be made to conform to the applicable provisions of this code.
B. Alterations, repairs to, or replacement of equipment in any existing electrical
installation shall conform to the applicable provisions ofthis code except that the
Building Official may allow deviations from the provisions ofthis code, provided the
. deviations are necessary due to the circumstances of the existing conditions; the existing
condition was permitted by a previous Code; and such deviation does not create or
continue a hazard to life;.health, and property.
Page 2 of3
"\
7.36.070 Fire alarms.
All fire alarm systems shall conform to the requirements of Title 24, Califomia
Administrative Code, Article 3.:.760.
7.36.080 Section 210.53, Office receptacle outlets-Added.
Section 210.53 is added to read:
Section 210.53 Office Receptacle Outlets. In office buildings or offices
exceeding ten (10) percent of the floor area of the major use receptacle outlets shall be
installed in all permanent walls 'or partitions so that no poinfalong the floor line any wall
space is more than six (6} feet (1.83m) measured horizontally, from an outlet in that
space including any wall space two (2) feet (610 mm) or more in width and the wall
space occupied by sliding panels in exterior walls.
As used in the section a "wall space" shall be considered a wall unbroken along
the floor line by doorways, fireplaces and similar op'enings. Each wall space two (2) or
more feet (610 mm) wide shall be treated individually and separately from other wall
spaces within the room. A wall space shall?e permitted to include two or more walls of a
room (around corners) where unbroken at the floor line.
Receptacle outlets shall, insofar as practicable be spaced equal distances apart.
. .
. Receptacle outlets in floors shall not be counted as part of the required number of
receptacle outlets unless located near the wall.
The receptacle outlets required by the section shall be in addition to any
receptacle that is part of any lighting fixture or appliance, located within cabinets or
cupboards~ or located over five and one-half (5 12) feet (1.68 m) ab~)Ve the floor.
1022715 1
Page 3 of3
Sections:
7.40.010
7.40.020
7.40.030
7.40.040
7.40.050
7.40.060
7.40.070
7.40.080
7.40.090
Chapter 7.40
PLUMBING CODE
. Title.
Purpose.
Adoption of Plumbing Codes. .
Scope.
Exceptions.
Additions, alterations and repairs.
Chapter 1 Administration-Deleted.
Section 609.3, Chapter 6, Water piping in slab floors-Amended.
Chapter 16 Gray Water Systems
7.40.010 Title.
The plumbing codes adopted by section 7.40.030 and the provisions of this chapter shall
constitute the Dublin Plumbing Code and may b.e referred to as such.
7.40.020 Purpose
A. The promotion and preservation of the pubic.health, safety and general welfare of the
people of the City and the property situated therein have made necessary the adoption of the
. plumbing codes referred to in Section 7.40.030 in order to adequately safeguard life, health,
property, and general welfare.
B. The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular
class or groups of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of
this code.
7.40.030 Adoption of Plumbing Codes.
A.' The 2007 California Plumbing Code, Part 5, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations,
a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in the California State Health and
Safety Code Section 18901 et. seq. (hereinafter referred to as the "State Code"), and any rules
and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto including the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2006
Edition, including Appendix Chapters A, B, D, E, I, and K, as published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and as referenced in and adopted pursuant to
California State Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18935, (hereinafter referred to as
the "UPC") are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein.
Copies of the adopted codes have beell and are now filed in the Office of the City Clerk, 100
Civic Plaza, Dublin, California, for use and examination by the public. Said codes are adopted
by reference pursuant to Section 50022.4, et seq., of the Government Code of the State of
California, and the codes are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length
herein, and from the date on which this Ordinance shall take effect, the -provisions thereof shall
be controlling within the limits of the City of Dublin.
EXHIBIT D
R Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7..40.030.A, the State Code and the UPC are
amended as set forth in Sections 7.40.070 through 7.40.090 of this' Chapter.
7.40.040 Scope.
A. The provisions of this code shall apply to the installation, erection, construction,
enlargement, addition to, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, use, and
maintenance of any plumbing installation, gas or drainage piping installation or any fixture 'or
water heating or treating equipment in any building, structure, or premises within the City.
B. The permissive provisions of this code shall not be presumed to waive any limitations
imposed by any other law, ordinance, rule, or regulation. If two (2) or more pertinent limitations
shall prevail whichprovide greater safety to life, health, property, or public welfare.
C. Plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be made accessible to the physically handicapped.
Whenever there is a conflict between the provisions ofthis code and Title 24, California Code of
Regulations, the provisions of Title 24 shall prevail.
7.40.050 Exceptions.
The provisions of the plumbing code shall not,apply to:
A. Work located in a public street:
B. Phirribingsystems within trailer coaches, campers, motor vehicles, railroad cars and aircraft:
however, if any of the foregoing are permanently placed on the ground orhave their wheels
removed for other than temporary repairs, they shall comply with all the provisions of the
plumbing code:
C. Plumbing systems within houseboats or other watercraft; however, if any of the forgoing are
stored out of water and used for any purpose whatsoever, they shall comply with all the
provisions of the plumbing code:
D. Building sewers as defined in Chapter 2 of the California Plumbing Code located within the
boundaries of a sanitary district and such district has regulations for building sewers and such
regulations are in force; .
E. Sewage treatment and collection facilities of a sanitary district;
F. Water treatment, storage, transmission and distribution facilities of a water district or water
company regulated by ,the Public Utilities Commission:
G. Gas'storage, transmission and distribution facilities owned.by a public utility:
H. Wells and water supply systems for irrigation and watering livestock provided such water is
not used for human consumption.
7.40.060 Additions, alterations and repairs.
A. All work done in connection with an addition to an existing plumbing installation shall
conform to the applicable provisions of this code. In additions, any portion of an existing
plumbing installation which would become overloaded or have its capacity exceeded as
determined by the standards in this code for new installation as a result of the addition shall be
made to conform to the applicable provision ofthis code.
R Alterations, repairs to, or replacement of equipment in any existing plumbing installation
shall conform to the applicable provisions of this code except that the Building Official may
allow deviations from the provisions of this code, provided the deviations are necessary due to
Page 2 of3
the circumstance of the permitted by a previous code; and such deviation does nor create or
continue a hazard to life, health and property.
7.40.070 Chapter 1 Administration-Deleted.
Chapter 1 is deleted.
7.40.080 Section 609.3, Chapter 6, Water piping in 'slab floors-Amended.
Section 609.3, first paragraph, is amended by replacing it to read:
Section 609.3 Water piping shall not be installed in or under a concrete floor slab within a
, building without prior approval of the Building Official. When approved; such piping shall be
installed in accordance with the following requirements: .
7.40.090 Chapter 16 Gray Water Systems-Deleted.
Chapter 16 is deleted.
'.'
1022736_1
Page 3 of3
Chapter 7.44 .
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
7.44.010
7.44.020
7.44.030
7.44.040
7.44.050
7.44.060
7.44.070
Title.
Purpose.
,Adoption of Mechanical Codes.
Scope.
Exceptions. .
Additions, alterations and repairs.
Ch.apter 1, Administration-Deleted.
7.44.010 Title
The mechanical codes adopted by section 7.44.030 and the provisions of this chapter
shall constitute the Dublin Mechanical Code and may be referred to as such.
7.48.020 Purpose. ~
A. The promotion and preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare of
the people of the City and the property situated therein have made necessary the adoption
ofthe mechanical codes referred to in Section 7.44.030 in order to adequately safeguard
life, health, property, and general welfare,
B. The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any
particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or
benefited by the terms of this code.
7.48.030 Adoption of Mechanical. Codes.
A. The 2007 California Mechanical Code, Part 4, Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in the
California State Health and Safety Code Section 1890 I et. seq. (hereinafter referred to. as
the "State Code"), and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto including
the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition, including Appendix chapters A, B, C and
D, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials,
and as referenced in and adopted pursuant to California State Health and Safety Code
Sections 17922 anq. 18935, (hereinafter referred to as the "UMC") are hereby adopted and
incorporated by reference herein.
Copies' of the adopted codes have been and are now filed in the Office of the City Clerk,
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California, for use and examination by the public. Said codes
are adopted by reference pursuant to Section 50022.4, et seq., of the Government Code of
the State of California, and the codes are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if
set out at length herein, and from the date on which this Ordinance shall take effect, the
provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Dublin.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.44.030.A, the State Code and the UMC
are amended as set forth in Section 7.44.070.
EXHIBIT E
7.44.040 Scope.
A The provisions of this code shall apply to the installation, erection, construction,
enlargement, addition to, alteration, repair, moving; removal, demolition, replacement,
conversion, use, and maintenance of any heating, ventilating, comfort cooling,
refrigeration systems, incinerators or other heat producing appliances, iri any building,
structure, or premises within the City.
B. The permissive provisions ofthis code shall not be presumed to' waive any
limitations imposed by any other law, ordinance, rule or regulation. If two (2)or more
pertinent limitations shall prevail which provide greater safety to life, health, property or
public welfare.,
C. Mechanical appliances and equipment shall be made accessible to the physically'
handicapped as required by Title 24 California Code of Regulations. Whenever there is a
conflict between the provisions of this code and Title 24, California Code of Regulations,
the provisions of Title 24 shall prevail.
7.44.050 Exceptions
The provisions of the mechanical code shall not apply to:
A. Work located in a public street;
B. Heating, ventilation, comfort cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators or other
heating or cooling appliances within trailer coaches, campers, mobile homes, motor
vehicles and airplanes: however, if any of the foregoing are permanently placed on the.
ground or have their wheels removed for other than temporary repairs, they shall comply
with all the provisions of this code; .
C. Heating, ventilating, comport cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators or other
heating or cooling appliances within houseboats or other watercraft: however, if any of
the foregoing are stored out of water and used for any purpose whatsoever, they shall
comply with all the provisions ofthi'scode.
7.44.060 Additions, alterations and repairs. ,
A. Ail work done in connection with an addition to an existing mechanical installation
shall conform to the applicable provisions ofthis code. In addition, any portion of an
existing mechanical installation Which would become overloaded or have its capacity
exceeded as determined by the standards in this code for new installations as a result of
the addition shall be made to conform to the applicable provisions of this code.
B. Alterations, repairs to, or replacement of equipment in any existing mechanical
installation shall conform to the applicable provisions of this code except that the
Building Official may allow deviations from the provisions of this code, provided the
deviations are necessary due to the circumstance of the existing condition; the existing
condition was permitted by a previous code; and such deviation does not create or
continue a hazard to life, health and property.
7.44.070. Chapter 1 Administration-Deleted.
Chapter I is deleted.
1022740 1
Page 2 of 2
Amendments to Chapter 7.28, Building Regulation Administration
A. Section 7.28.120, "Existing buildings, structures or installations," is amended to read
as follows:
7~28.120 Existing buildings, structures or installations.
A. Except as required by Section 7.32.090 of the Dublin Municipal Code and Section
713.5 ofthe California Plumbing CodelUniform Plumbing Code, buildings or structures,
electrical, plumbing or mechanical,installations in existence at the time of the adoption of
the ordinance codified in this chapter may have their existing use or occupancy continued
if such use oroccupancy was legal at the time of adoption of the ordinance codified in
this chapter and provided such continued use is not dangerous or substandard and does .
not menace health, life or property.
B. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems installed in apartments, hotels and
dwellings and in existence prior to January 1, 1975, shall be deemed to have conformed
to applicable law in effect at the time of installation and to have been maintained in good
condition if currently in good and safe condition and working properly.
B. Section 7.28.230, "Electrical installation," is amended to read as follows:
7.28.230 Electrical Installation.
"Electrical installation" means any electrical wiring, appliance, device, equipment, and
apparatus used for or in connection with the transmission or use of electrical energy for
light, power, radio, signaling communication or for any other purpose. '
C. Section 7.28.290, "Exceptions," is amended to read as follows:
7.28.290 Exceptions.
A. No permit shall be required for the following; however, permits shall be required
for electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations in any building or structure listed in
subsections Al throu.gh A18 ofthis section, and permits shall be required for all new
construction and substantial improvements that are located within an area of special flood
hazard in which case a permit sha't1 be required as set forth in Chapter 7.24 of this title:
1. Open wire fences not more than sixteen (16) feet in height and' all other type fences
not more than eight (8) feet in height;
2. Retaining walls which do not retain more than three (3) feet of earth when the earth
retained is level or where there is no surcharge load and retaining walls which do not
retain more than two (2) feet of earth when the earth retained is sloping or which supports
surcharge loads. See Section 2304.11.7 of th~ California Building Code/International
.Building Code for requirements for treatment of wood used for retaining wall;
3. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses
and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed one hundred twenty (120)
square feet;
EXHIBIT F
4. One-story buildings not more than four hundred (400) square feet in area used
exclusively for housing animals, poultry, livestock and similar animals and the storage of
necessary food, hay and grain for the animals housed therein;
5. Agricultural buildings as defined in Section 202 of the California Building
Code/International Building Code, on lots exceedingtwepty (20) acres in area which are
located in an A zoning district and where the principal use of the land is agriculture;
6. Lath houses and similar sun shade structures with'roofs which do not shed water,
which are not more than ten (10) feet in height and one thousand (1,000) square feet in
area;
7. Awnings over doors and windows ofaGroup R-3 or Group U-l Occupancy which
are entirely s\lpported by the building and do notproject more than fifty-four (54) inches;
8. Temporary construction offices and storage sheds which are used on a site where
there is a valid building permit, grading permit or which are used in connection with a
construction project where no building permitor grading permit is required; howeyer,
this provision shall not apply to such building remaining on the site thirty (30) days after
the completion of construction;
9. Temporary construction offices and storage sheds when stored in a contractor's
equipment yard; however, this provision shall not apply if such buildings are used for any
purpose whatsoever;
10. Raised decks which are less than thirty (30) inches above the ground at all points;
, 11. Treehous'es or other structures which are designed to be used by children for play;
12. Flag poles, radio or TV antennas and towers, less than thirty~five (35) feet in height.
when not attached to a building and less than twenty (20) feet in height when attached to
a building, except permits are required for dish~type antennas more than four (4) feet in .
diameter;
13. Swimming, bathing and wading pools, and fish ponds not exceeding eighteen (18)
inches in depth;
14. Prefabricated swimming pools, spas or hot tubs not exceeding four (4) feet in depth
if resting on the surface of the ground or a concrete slab on the ground;
15. Painting, papering and similar finish work;
16. Moveable cases, counters and partitions not over five (5) feet nine (9) inches high;
17. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed five
thousand (5,000) gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two
to one (2: 1);
18. Water storage tapks of any size if resting on the surface of the ground or on a
concrete slab on the ground when used only for watering livestock or irrigation;
19. The replacement of lamps or the connection of portable electrical appliances to
suitable receptacles which have been permanently installed;
20. Nonelectrical signs less than eight (8) feet in height, nonelectrical signs which do
not exceed three (3) pounds per square foot nor four (4) inches in thickness when
fastened flat against the wall of any building; and provided further, that the sign does not
. extend above the top of the wall of the building;
21. Clearing stoppage or repairing leaks in pipes, valves, fittings or fixtures when such
repairs do not involve the replacement or rearrangement of pipes, valves, fittings or
fixtures;
22. Buildings and structures owned by a sanitary district used exclusively for storage,
collection, conveying and treating sewage;
23. A permit shall not be required for demolition or exploration work that may be
necessary in order to determine conditions in connection with a proposed addition or
alteration to an existing building if an application for a permit is on file and prior
approval for the demolition or exploration work is obtained from the Building Official;
24. A permit shall not be required for small or unimportant work when approved by the
Building Official.
B. Exemption from the requirement of a permit shall not be deemed to be permissible
to violate any provision of this chapter or any other law, ordinance, rule or regulation.
C. Although permits are not required by this section, any person may obtain inspection
services by applying for a permit for such work and paying the applicable fee.
D. Section 7.28.310, "Permit-Application-Plans and specifications," is amended to
read as follows:
7 .28.310 Permit-Application-Plans anJi specifications.
A. A minimum of two (2) of plans and specifications shall be submitted with each
application for checking except that plans and specifications shall not be required for
small unimportant work when approved by the Building Official.
B. Engineering calculations, stress diagrams, soil investigation reports, geological
investigation reports, test data, electrical load calculations, gas and water supply demand
calculations and other data sufficient to show the correctness of the plans and
specifications and to assure that the proposed work will conform to all of the provisions
of this chapter shall also be submitted when required by the Building Official. Plans and
specifications shall be prepared by a certified architect, or registered professional
engineer when required by the Building Official. The owner shall also submit a complete
outline of the testing and inspection program proposed when special inspection is
required pursuant to Section'7.28.590 of this chapter.
C. Deferred Submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are
defined as those portions ofthe design that are not submitted at the time of the
application and that are to be submitted to the Building Official within a specified period.
Deferral of any submittal items shall have prior approval of the Building Official. The
architect or engineer of record shall list the deferred submittals on the plans and shall
submit the deferred submittal documents for review by the Building Official. Submittal
documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the architect or engineer of
record who shall review,them and forward them to the Building Official with a notation
indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and that they have
been found to be in general conformance with the design of the building. The deferred
submittal items shall not be installed until their design and submittal documents have
been approved by the Building Official.
D. When it is required that documents be prepared by an architect or engineer, the
Building Official may require the owner to engage and designate on the building permit
application an architect or engineer who shall act as the architect or engineer of record. . If
the circumstances require, the owner may designate a substitute architect or engineer of
record who shall perform all the duties required of.the original architect or engineer of
record. The Building Official shall be notifies in writing by the owner if the architect or
engineer of record is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties. The
architect or engineer of record shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all
submittal documents prepared by others, including deferred submittal items, for
compatibility with the design of the building.
E. Section 7.28.410, "Building Official-Authority to deny permit," is amended to read
as follows:
7.28.410 Building Official-Authority to deny permit.
The Building Official may refuse to issue any permit where it cannot be demonstrated
that:
A. The hazards ofland slippage, erosion or settlement will be eliminated;
B. The proposed work will not be located on a trace of an active fault;
C. The proposed work will conform to Chapters 7.20 and 7.24 of this title;
D. The placement of existing fills has no,t been subject to continuous inspection by a
special inspector as required by Section 1704.7 of the California Building
Code/International Building Code;
E. The private water supply will conform to Section 601.0 of the California Plumbing
CodelUniform Plumbing Code;
F. The private sewage disposal system shall be in conformance to Section 713.0 of the
California Plumbing CodelUniform Plumbing Code;
G. Whenever a licensed contractor has failed to make corrections as specified in
Sections 7.28.540 through 7.28.580 ofthis chapter.
F. Section 7.28.430, "Fees-Generally," is amended to read as follows:
7.28.430 Fees-Generally.
The provisions of this chapter apply to fees collected by the Bllilding Official.
A. The City Council shall, by resolution, adopt a schedule of fees for permits,
reinspections, code compliance surveys, moved building in~pections, plan and
specification storage fee, additional plan checking, hourly rates for inspection services
not covered by specific fees, and fees authorized by the Alquist-Priolo Geologic Hazards
Zones Act.
B. At time of issuance of any permit required by this chapter, the applicant shall pay
the fees as established by resolution of the City Council.
C. Where work for which a permit is required by this chapter is started or proceeds
prior to obtaining such permit a penalty fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be
assessed as follows;
Violation within
two-vear Deriod Penalty Fee
First Equal to the permit fee
.
Second Double the permit fee
Third and subsequent Ten times the permit fee
I
I
The payment of such penalty fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with
all of the provisions of this chapter.
D. The payment of a penalty fee shall not be required where the work was done two
(2) years before the date it has been determined that thd work was done without a permit. -
A penalty fee shall not be required when the work was done or caused to be done by a
previous owner of the property.
E. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this. chapter
shall be made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the building
permit and permit processing fees shall be the total value of all construction work for
which the permitis issued aswell as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical,
piumb~ng, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment at the time the permit is issued~
G. Section 7.28.550, "Approvals required,'] is amended to read as follows:
7.28.550 Approvals required.
A. No work shall be done on any part of the building or structure, electrical, plumbing
or mechanical installation beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection
without first obtaining the written approval of the Building Official. Such written
approval shall only be given after an inspection shall have been made of each previous
step in the construction. Written approvals may be indicated on an inspection record card
which is provided forthat purpose. All tests required by this chapter shall be conducted in
the presence of the Building Official. If the work will not pass the test, necessary
corrections shall be made and the work shall be retested.
B. If the work inspected does not comply with this chapter or any other law,
ordinance, rule, or regulation, written notice shall be given indicating the nature of the
violation. Such notice may be delivered to the permittee, or the person in apparent control
of the work on the site, or may be posted in a conspicuous place on the site. Refusal,
failure or neglect to comply with such notice within ten (10) days shall be considered a
violation of this chapter'~and any other law, ordinance, rule or regulations.
C. Whenever a licensed contractor has failed to make corrections in the time specified
the Building Official may refuse to issue permits for any other work to be performed at
any location within the city until all necessary corrections have been made.
D. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or the agent
of the permit holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an inspection record
card such as to allow the Building Official conveniently to make the required entries
thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained available by the
permit holder until final approval has been granted by the Building Official. ,
H. Section 7.28.590, "Special inspections," is amended to read as follows:
1.
7.28.590 Special inspections.
A. In addition to the inspections required by Sections 7.28.540 through 7.28.580 of this
chapter, special inspections shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17 ofthe
California Building Code/International Building Code.
B. The inspection program required to be submitted in section 7.28.310, shall designate
the portions of the work to have special inspection and indicate the duties of the special
inspectors. The special inspector shall be employed bycthe owner, the architect or
engineer of record, or an agent of the owner, but not the contractor or any other person
responsible for the work. When structural observati.on is required by the architect or
engineer of record or the Building Official, the inspection program shall name the
individuals or .prms who are to perform structural observation and describe the stages of
construction at which structural observation: is to occur. The inspection program shall
include samples of inspection reports and provide time limits for submission of reports.
C. Structural observation or special inspection does not include or waive the
responsibility for inspections required by Section 1704 of the California Building
Code/International Building Code, Section 7.28.570 of this code, or other sections of this
code. '
D. EXCEPTION: The Building Official may waive the requirement or the employment
of a special inspector if the construction is of a minor nature.
1022745_1