HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 133-89 BldgCodeAmendRESOLUTION NO.
133-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
FINDINGS AS TO WHY AMENDMENTS
TO THE UNIFORM CODES ARE NECESSARY
WHEREAS, Section 17958 of the Health and Safety Code of
California requires the cities to adopt an ordinance which imposes
the same restrictions as contained in the Regulations in the State
Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Building Code,
1988 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1988 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1988
Uniform Housing Code and 1987 National Electrical Code have been
adopted in the State Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, this City Council having before it an
ordinance adopting those codes set forth herein above with changes
or modifications; and
WHEREAS, Section 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code
of the State of California authorizes the cities to make changes
or modifications to the provisions of the State Building Standards
Code as the City determines are reasonably necessary because of
local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Section 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code
of the State of California also authorizes cities to make changes
or modifications to the Uniform Code as the City determines are
reasonably necessay because of local conditions; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has reviewed the reasons for
those changes and modifications set forth in Exhibit "A" & "B".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City
Council does hereby declare and find that said changes or
modifications to the provisions of the State Building Standards
Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic
or topographical conditions and are setforth on Exhibit "B".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does
hereby declare and find that said changes to the Uniform Building
Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Housing Code and National
Electrical Code are reasonably necessary because of local
conditions and are setforth on Exhibit "A".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development for filing as required by Section 17958.7 of the
Health and Safety Code of the State of California.
PASSED, APPROVEDAND ADOPTED this llth day of December,
1989.
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers Hegarty, Jeffery, Snyder, Vonheeder and
Mayor Moffatt
None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST' '%~ ~t'y Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
LIST OF CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE 1988 UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE, 1988 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1988 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE AND
1987 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Chapter 1 Administration. This chapter combines all of the
administrative provisions of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform
Plumbing Code, Uniform Housing Code into a single administrative
Chapter.
Section 22.0, 42.1, 52.0, 61.0, 62.0, 62.1, 62.2, deletes
administrative provisions from the respective codes. This is
necessary to accommodate the unique elements of the City of Dublin
governmental structures.
Section 22.1, is an editorial cross-reference to provisions
in Chapter 1 Administration and is necessary to correlate with
Chapter 1.
Section 22.2, 22.4, 2.13, 2.14, 22.18, 22.31, 22.32, are
modifications which make the Uniform Building Code agree with the
State Building Standards Code.
Section 22.3, is added and is necessary to assure that yards
required by 'Section 506 are permanently maintained. A recorded
"Yard Agreement" is necessary to assure yards are maintained and
the agreement notifies any prospective buyer of the restriction.
Section 22.5, adds a provision which establishes the wind
exposure areas within the City. This is necessary because of the
wind conditions in and around the City.
Section 22.6, adds a provision to the Uniform Building Code
relating to the design loads' of private bridges. Attorney General
Opinion 55OPS 1574-12-72 allows cities to adopt additional
requirements which cover areas not regulated by the State Building
Standards Code. This requirement is necessary because privately
owned and maintained bridges are proposed in developments in the
City.
Section 22.7, amends the Uniform Building Code by deleting
the provision for straight board roof sheathing. This
modification is necessary because the Calavares Fault runs through
the City. Straight board sheathing has little resistance to shear
forces caused by earthquakes. An earthquake on the Calavares
Fault could generate severe ground shaking.
Section 22.8, 22.9 & 22.10, modifies the Uniform Building
Code to prescribe requirements for soil and geologic reports,
standards for grading and measures to mitigate the effect of
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expansive soils. This modification is necessry because Section
17953, 17954, and 17955 of the Health and Safety Code of the State
of California requires the City to have an ordinance that
addresses these problems.
Section 22.11, adds to the Uniform Building Code so as to
require lots to be graded and drained in a safe matter. The State
Building Standards Code has no such provision. Attorney General
Opinion 55OPS 1574-12-72 allows cities to adopt additional
requirements which cover areas not regulated by the State Building
Standards Code. This modification is necessary because most new
development is occurring in hilly areas and regulation of lot
drainage is needed to m±nimize the effects of erosion.
Section 22.12 & 22.14, are modifications to the Uniform
Building Code that revise requirements for fire retardant roofs
throughout the City. This modification is necessary because
Dublin has a hot, dry, windy climate and these provisions are
necessary to aid in the prevention of roof fires and help prevent
the spread of fire from roof to roof.
Section 22.15 & 22.16, are modifications to the Uniform
Building Code. Automatic fire sprinklers are required in all
occupancies based on number of stories, floor area, and distance
from fire stations. These modifications are necessary because of
limited fire department manpower and the hot, dry, windy climate.
Section 22.17, adds a chapter relating to building security.
Attorney General Opinion 55 OPS 1574-12-72 allows cities to adopt
additional requirements which cover areas not regulated by the
State Building Standards Code. This requirement is necessary to
enhance the building security requirements for buildings in the
City of Dublin.
Section 22.19 through 22.27, modify the Uniform Building Code
as it deals with temporary and permanent use of public property.
The temporary and permanent use of City road right-of-way is
regulated by other City ordinances. This modification is
necessary to eliminate conflicting requirements and the City needs
standards for use of City property in order to minimize liability.
Section 22.28, modifies the Uniform Building Code relating to
provisions for a weather resistive barrier. This modification is
necessary because the City experiences heavy wind-driven rains in
the winter and additional weather protection is necessary.
Section 22.29, deletes Appendix Chapter i of the Uniform
Building Code. This modification is necessary because in the City
of Dublin there are less than 10 buildings that are older than
1961. These older buildings have been rehabilitated so they
comply with Appendix Chapter 1 or they are not regulated by
Appendix Chapter 1. All other buildings were built under building
permit and comply with Appendix Chapter 1. This is a local
condition which makes Appendix Chapter 1 unnecessary.
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Section 22.30, modifies the Uniform Building Code by deleting
Appendix Chapter 32 relating to reroofing. This modification is
necessary because past experience in the City of Dublin indicates
that regulation of reroofing is not necessary.
Section 22.33, modifies the Uniform Building Code by deleting
Appendix Chapter 70 relating to grading. This modification is
necessary to eliminate conflicts with the City of Dublin Grading
Ordinance. This is a unique local condition because most grading
is performed as part of the improvements required for
subdivisions. This work is regulated by the City Grading
Ordinance which is enforced by the City Engineer rather than the
Building Official.
Section 33.0, modification is necessary to make the National
Electrical Code agree with the State Building Standards Code
relating to fire alarms.
Section 33.1, modifies the National Electrical Code so as to
establish requirements for spacing of receptacle outlets in office
buildings. This modification is necessary because developers of
office buildings in Dublin do not provide sufficient outlets in
office buildings. This modification will help prevent unsafe
electrical installations due to the lack of adequate receptacle
outlets.
Section 42.2, modifies the Uniform Plumbing Code by deleting
provisions relating to alterations on existing buildings. This
modification is necesary to eliminate conflict with Chapter 1,
Administration, and Section 17958.8 Health and Safety Code of the
State of California.
Section 42.5, modifies the Uniform Plumbing Code. This
modification is necessary to provide regulations for private water
supplies. The State Building Standards Code does not address
private water supplies. Attorney General Opinion 55OPS 1574-12-72
allows cities to adopt additional requirements which cover areas
not regulated by the State Building Standards Code. This
modification is necessary because rural areas in Dublin's sphere
of influence are proposed for annexation. These areas do not have
public water supplies.
Section 42.6, modifies the Uniform Plumbing Code relating to
the use of plastic pipe. These modifications are necessary to
eliminate conflict with the State Building Standards Code.
Section 42.7 modifies the Uniform Plumbing Code to agree with
the State Building Standards Code.
Section 42.8 through 42.19, modifies the Uniform Plumbing
Code and establishes requirements for private sewage disposal
system. These modifications are necessary to meet the standards
of the Regional Water Quality Control Board. This modification is
necessary because rural areas in Dublin's sphere of influence are
proposed for annexation. These areas do not have public sewers.
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Section 62.3, modifies the Uniform Housing Code by adding
provisions relating to sanitation. These modifications are
required in order to impose the same requirements that are
contained in Title 25 California Code of Regulations.
Section 62.4 through 62.9, modifies the Uniform Housing Code
by deleting Chapters 11 through 16 relating to abatement. These
chapters of the Uniform Housing Code are replaced by Chapter 7 of
the Ordinance. These modifications are necessary to reflect the
unique elements of the City of Dublin governmental structure.
The provisions of Section 1215 and 1733 through 1755 of the State
Building Standards Code relating to existing multi-story buildings
are not adopted because the City of Dublin has no existing
buildings falling within the scope of these sections.
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EXHIBIT "B"
LIST OF CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE
STATE BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Section 42.3 & 42.4 modifies the State Building Standards Code so
as to permit the use of plastic drain, waste and vent pipe on the
top two stories of multi-story residential buildings.
This modification is necessary because the Calavares Fault runs
through the City of Dublin which could generate excessive ground
shaking in the top stories of multi-story buildings. Plastic pipe
is flexible and can absorb the excessive shaking.
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