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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 103-87 BldgCodeAmend RESOLUTION NO. 103-87 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 1985 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, 1985 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1985 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1985 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 express 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 express 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, APPROVEDAMD ADOPTED this 14th day of December, 1987. AYES: Councilmembers Hegarty, Moffatt, Snyder, Vonheeder and Mayor Jeffery NOES: None ABSENT: None AT~~~ ~ EXHIBIT "A" LIST OF CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE 1985 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1985 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1985 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, 22.2, 22.3, 22.6, 22.7, 22.33, & 22.34, are modifications to the Uniform Building Code and are necessary to eliminate conflicts with the State Building Standards Code relating to Group I & Group D occupancies. Section 22.4, is an editorial cross-reference to provisions in Chapter 1 Administration and is necessary to correlate with Chapter 1. Section 22.5, 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 22.8, is a modification which makes the Uniform Building Code agree with the State Building Standards Code. Section 22.9 & 22.17, are modifications to the Uniform Building Code which adopts the State Building Standards Code for accessibility to the handicapped. Section 22.10, 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 22.11, 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 as the Calavares Fault could generate would cause severe ground shaking. Section 22.12, 22.13 & 22.14, modifies the Uniform Building Code to prescribe requirements for soil and geologic reports, standards for grading and measures to mitigate the effect of 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 22.15, 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 minimize the effects of erosion. -1- Section 22.16 & 22.18, are modifications to the Uniform Building Code that revise requirements for fire retardant roofs throughout the City. Spark arrestors are also required on all existing chimneys. 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 22.19 & 22.20, 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 22.21 through 22.29, 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 22.30, 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 22.31, deletes Appendix Chapter 1 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. Section 22.32, 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 22.35, 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 22.36, modifies the Uniform Building Code by adding provisions for access driveways. This modification is necessary because the State Building Standards Code does not have regulations for private driveway. Attorney General Opinion 55OPS 1574-12-72 allows cities to adopt additional requirements which are not regulated by the State Building Standards Code. Many developments in the City use private driveways for access to buildings and parking. Section 33.2, 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. -2- Section 42.4 & 42.6, modify 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 42.5, 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 550PS 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 42.7 through 42.8, 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. 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 Aministrative Code. Section 62.4 through 62.9, modifies the Uniform Housing Code by deleting Chapters 11 through 16 relating to abatement. Chapter 7, Abatement of Nuisance is added. These modifications are necessary to reflect the unique elements of the City of Dublin governmental structure. -3- EXHIBIT "B" LIST OF CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE STATE BUILDING STANDARDS CODE Section 42.3 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.