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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 3, 2002
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance of the City of Dublin
amending Chapters 5.08, 7.32, 7.36, 7.40, and 7.44 of the Dublin
Municipal Code, which .adopts by reference and amends the 2000
edition of the Uniform Fire Code, the 1997 edition of the Uniform
Building Code, the 1999 edition of the National Electrical Code, the
2000 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform
Mechanical Code, and Amend Chapter 7.28 of the Dublin Municipal
Code (Building Regulation Administration).
Report Prepared by: Gregory Shreeve Sr., Building Official
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution Approving amendments to provisions in the
California Building Standards Code by reference including
(Exhibit A), Findings of Necessity for Amendments to the
Uniform Codes.
2. Proposed Changes to Chapter 7.32 of the Dublin Municipal
Code amending the Existing 1997 Code Language for
Uniform Building Code.
3. Ordinance amending Chapters 5.08, 7.32, 7,36, 7.40, and
7.44 of the Dublin Municipal Code; which adopt by
reference the 2000 edition of the Uniform Fire Code (Exhibit
A), the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code (Exhibit
B), the 1999 edition of the National Electrical Code (Exhibit
C), the 2000 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code
(Exhibit D), Uniform Mechanical Code (Exhibit E),' and
amends Chapter 7.28 of the Dublin Municipal Code
(Building Regulation Administration Exhibit F).
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open Public Hearing
,~ 2. Receive Staff Presentation
3. Receive Public Testimony
~ 4. Close Public Hearing
5. Deliberate
6. Adopt Resolution (Attachment 1) approving the Findings of
Necessity for Amendments to the 2000 edition of the
Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition of the Uniform Building
Code, the 1999 edition of the National Electrical Code, the
2000 editions Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical
Code, as Recommended by Staff.
COPIES TO: In House Dis;rii~ion ..... ~- ? ....
H:~BUILDING\Code AdoptionL2002\ccsr bldg codes 9-3-02.doc / ,~ y
7. Waive Reading and introduce Ordinance (Attachment 3)
Amending Chapters 5.08, 7.32, 7.36, 7.40, and 7.44 of the
Dublin Municipal Code, which adopts by reference the 2000
edition of the Uniform Fire Code, the edition of the 1997
Uniform Building Code, the 1999 edition of the National
Electrical Code, the 2000 editions of the Uniform Plumbing
Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, as amended and Amends
Chapter 7.28 of the Dublin Municipal Code (Building
Regulation Administration).
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: No financial impact.
DESCRIPTION:
The uniform model construction codes are adopted and published as part of the California Building
Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) by the California Building Standards
Commission and by the California Department of Housing and Community Development on a three-year
cycle. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36937, this cycle's codes go into effect on November 1,
2002. In order to ensure continuity of the City's building standards, the provisions of this Ordinance must
take effect on November 1, 2002.
The uniform codes will be applicable to the City as published by the State unless the City Council adopts
a resolution finding that changes or modifications are necessary due to local climatic, geological or
topographical conditions. The Council made a number of such changes and modifications when the City
previously adopted and amended the uniform codes at the conclusion of the three-year cycle that ended in
1999.
The proposed ordinance adopting this cycle's model codes contains all of the existing changes that were
included as part of the City's code update in 1999. Staff is recommending thirteen (13) modifications to
the existing Codes and recommending twelve (12) new structural amendments to the Building Code and
one (1) new amendment to the Fire Code, due to geological conditions in the City of Dublin.
The proposed ordinance will amend Chapters 5.08, 7.28, 7.32, 7.36, 7.40, and 7.44 of the Dublin
Municipal Code. This action will replace the codes adoPted in 1999, as currently referenced in the
Municipal Code, with the code versions now required by the California Building Standards Commission,
and as referenced in the California Building Standards Code. These new Codes will benefit the City by:
1. Ensuring consistency with neighboring jurisdictions and the Bay Area.
2. Providing internally consistent, coherent and easier to use codes for City Staff.
3. Making it easier for the public to review and to understand the uniform code requirements.
4. Ensuring the City's compliance with the State's building standards laws.
The proposed ordinance does not adopt the administrative chapters of the uniform codes, which include,
among other things, permit fee tables. The City's current permit fees will be maintained.
Summar~ of Proposed Modifications to the Municipal Code:
There are two (2) proposed changes to the Building Regulation Administration Chapter 7.28 of the Dublin
Municipal Code. These are necessary to correct typographical errors.
1. Section 7.28.290.10 of the Dublin MuniclPal COde is amended to read, "Raised decks which
are less than thirty (30) inches above the ground at all points ".
2. Section 7.28.290.17 of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read "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)".
There are five (5) proposed modifications to the Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Chapters
7.32, 7.36, 7.40 and 7.44 respectively.
1. Change titles of Chapters 7.32, 7.36, 7.40 and 7.44 from 1997 Uniform Building Code, 1996
National Electrical Code, 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, and 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code to
Building Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, and Mechanical Code. This is necessary to adopt
the most current State standard.
2. Section 7.32.030 Add Appendix Chapter 34 Division III as part of the adopted code. This is
necessary to adopt the most current State standard.
3. Section 7.32.140 Add missing Title "904.2.4.1.1 Group E Occupancies". This is necessary to
correct an omission error
4. Section 7.36.030 - The year is changed from 1996 to 1999. Sections 7.40.030 and 7.44,030 -
The year is changed from 1997 to 2000. This is necessary adopt the most current State standard.
5. Section 7.44.030 - Delete reference to the International Conference of Building Officials as
publisher. This code book is no longer published jointly by International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials and the International Conference of Building Officials. This code is
currently published solely by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
This is necessary to adopt the most current State standard.
There are twelve (12) proposed structural additions to the Building Code Chapter 7.32 of Dublin
Municipal Code. The twelve (12) proposed additions to Chapter 7.32 are located in Sections - 161,171,
172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, and 187, 188. The proposed additions are Structural in nature
and are necessary because the 1997 Building Code is based on the Engineering Design Manuals
published in 1992. This amendment would base newer building designs on the latest Design Standards.
These modifications are necessary due to the high seismic conditions found in the City of Dublin (See
Attachment 2 for detailed description).
There are seven (7) proposed modifications to the Fire Code Chapter 5.08.
1. Section 5.08.010 DMC- Change International Fire Code Institute to Western Fire Chiefs
Association and change year 1997 to 2000 and 1998 to 2001. This is necessary to adopt the most
current State standard
2. Section 5.08.030 DMC, Sub-Section 103.3.2.5 - Add Stop Work Order penalties. This is
necessary to make Chapter 5.08 consistent With Chapter 7.28 of the Dublin Municipal Code.
3. Section 5.08.030 DMC, Sub-Section 902.2.1 - Add Clarification of requirement of locations
of access roads. This is necessary to make the section easier for the public to understand.
4. Section 5.08.030 DMC, Sub-Section 90214 2 Add ReqUirements for a key box on all Tenant
Improvements and New Commercial Buildings. This is necessary to reduce delay in gaining
entrance to a building in an emergency and to eliminate unnecessary damage to a building.
5. Section 5.08.030 DMC, Sub-Section 1003.2.12 -Add Clarification to which agency has
authority to approve installation of fire suppression systems. This is necessary to make the section
easier for the public to understand.
6. Section 5.08.030 DMC, Sub-Sections 1003.2.13, 1003.2.14 and 1003.2.16.1 - Delete
Exception 1. This is necessary to make Chapter 5. 08 consistent with the Building Code.
7. Section 5.08.030 DMC, Sub-Section 1006.3.3.6.1 - Change year 1993 to "most current,
edition of NFPA 72." This is necessary to adopt the most current State standard.
There is one (1) proposed addition to the Fire Code. Section 5.08.030 Sub-Section 1006.4, False Alarms.
This section is necessary due to the high volume of false alarms received by the Fire Department.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council open the Public Hearing, receive staff presentation and public
testimony, close the Public Hearing, deliberate, and 1) adopt Resolution (Attachmentl) approving the
Findings of Necessity for Amendments to the 2000 edition of the Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition of the
Uniform Building Code, the 2000 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Mechanical
Code, and the 1999 edition of the National Electrical Code as amended by staff; and 2) Waive Reading
and introduce Ordinance (Attachment 3) Amending Chapters 5.08, 7.32, 7.36, 7.40, and 7.44 of the
Dublin Municipal Code, which adopts by reference the 2000 edition of the Uniform Fire Code, the 19.97
edition of the Uniform Building Code, the 1999 edition of the National Electrical Code, the 2000 editions
ofthe~Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, as amended and Amends Chapter 7.28 of the
Dublin Municipal Code (Building Regulation Administration).
RESOLUTION NO. -02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
INCLUDING FINDINGS
REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
IN THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 18938 makes provisions published in the California
Building Standards Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922 applicable to all occupancies
throughout the state and effective one hundred and eighty days after publication by the California Building
Standards Commission (the Commission), or at a later date established by the Commission; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 permits cities to amend the requirements of
the California Building Standards Code in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and
17958.7; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 permits cities in adopting provisions of the
California Building Standards Code to make such changes in such provisions as the city determines,
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that a city, before making changes
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, must make an express finding that such changes are
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, under Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, changes pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 17958.5 may not become effective until the required findings, and the changes, have
been filed with the California Building Standards Commission; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022.2 permits enactment of city ordinances that adopt
codes or statutes, including codes of the State of California, by referen.ce; and
WHEREAS, the City CounCil of the City of Dublin (the City Council) intends to adopt an
ordinance adopting by reference provisions of the California Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the reasons for proposed changes to the California
Building Standards Code set forth in Exhibit A;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby declare and find
that the changes to the provisions of the California Building Standards Code set forth in Exhibit A are
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic, or topographical conditions in accordance with
Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7; and
Attachment 1
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution, including Exhibit A, shall be
filed with the California Building Standards Commission in accordance with Health and Safety Code
Section 17958.7.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of ,2002, by the
following votes.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION NO. - 02
FINDINGS FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE, THE 2000 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, AND THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, AND THE 1999
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Section 7.32.120 DMC Section 504.6, Chapter 5 UBC, Area separation walls-
Amended.
Section 504.6 is amended by adding a new subsection 504.6.8 to read:
504.6.8 Area separation 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.
FINDING: This modification is necessary because the City of Dublin has a dry period of
at least five months each year. Additionally~ the area is subiect to occasional
drought and because of dryness~ a rapidly burning grass fire or exterior
building fire can quickly transfer to other buildings. These modifications are
consistent with the Fire Authori .ty having .jurisdiction.
Section 7.32.130 DMC Section 505.4, Chapter 5 UBC, Yard restriction-Added.
A new Section 505.4 is added to read:
505.4 Yard Restriction. The increase in area permitted by Sections 505.1 and 505.2 of
this Section shall not be 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 recorded in the
Alameda County Recorder's Office.
FINDING: This modification is necessary because the City of Dublin has a dry period of
at least five months each year. Additionally~ the area is sub.iect to occasional
drought and because of dryness~ a rapidly burning grass fire or exterior
building fire can quickly transfer to other buildings. These modifications are
consistent with the Fire Authority having .jurisdiction2
Section 7.32.140 DMC Sections 904.2.3, 904.2.3.9, 904.2.4.1.1, 904.2.5, 904.2.8,
904.2.9.1,904.2.12, Chapter 9 UBC, Automatic fire
extinguishing systems-Amended.
Sections 904.2.3, 904.2.3.9, 904.2.4.1.1,904.2.5, 904.2.8, 904.2.9.1,904.2.12 are amended to
read:
Page 1 of 39 EXHIBIT.
904.2.3 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).
904.2.3.9 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).
904.2.4.1.1 Group E Occupancies
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be in Group E, Division 2 and 3
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 E, Division 2 and 3
of Type V construction where the floor area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
904.2.5 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).
904.2.8 Group M and S Occupancies.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group M and 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
M and S occupancies of Type V construction where the floor area exceeds 3,000 square
feet (279 m2).
904.2.9.1 Group R, Division 1 and 3 Occupancies.
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed where the total area exceeds
5,000 square feet (465m2).
904.2.12 All Group A, B, E' H, I, R-1 & R-3
Occupancies. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed in all Groups A,
B, E, H, I, R-1 & R-3 occflpancies located more than 1½ miles from a fire station
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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
NFPA 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 area separation as set forth in Section
504.6 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 UBC Standard 9-1.
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.
FINDING: This modification is necessary because the City of Dublin has a dry period of
at least five months each year. Additionallw the area is subject to occasional
drought and because of dryness~ a rapidly burning grass fire or exterior
building fire can quickly transfer to other buildings. These modifications are
consistent with the Fire Authority having jurisdiction.
Section 7.32.150 DMC Section 1203.3 Exception, Chapter 12 UBC, Ventilation,-
Deleted.
Section 1203.3 Exception is deleted.
FINDING: This modification is necessary due to the extremely warm weather in the
Dublin area. A method of removing the excess heat caused by the dryer is
necessary. In additional~ a method to vent any carbon monoxide that may be
caused by a gas dryer is also necessary.
Section 7.32.160 DMC Section 1503.1, Chapter 15 UBC, Special requirements-
Amended.
Section 1503.1 is amended to read:
1503.1 Special Requirements.
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
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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-1 occupancies in Roofing Area 1 shall use roof covering
material that conforms to Class B or better when tested in accordance with UBC
Standard 15-2, 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 when tested in accordance with UBC Standard
15-2, or shall be made of concrete, ferrous or copper metal, clay, slate or similar
non-combustible material.
4. Other Occupancies. Any neTM 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.
FINDING: This modification is necessary because the City of Dublin has a dry period of
at least five months each year. Additionallv~ the area is subject to occasional
drought and because of dryness~ a rapidly burning grass fire orexteri~r
building fire can quickly transfer to other buildings. These modifications are
consistent with the Fire Authority having ,iurisdiction.
Section 7.32.161 DMC Section 1612.2.1, Chapter 16, Division I, Basic Load
combinations.
Section 1612.2.1 is amended to read:
1612.2.1 Basic load combinations. Where Load and Resistance Factor Design
(Strength Design) is used, structures and all portions thereof shall resist the most
critical effects from the following combinations of factored loads:
1.4D (12-1)
1.2D + 1.6L + 0.5 (Lr or S) (12-2)
1.2D + 1.6 (Lr or S) + (fi L or 0.8 W) (12-3)
1.2D + 1.3W+ (fl L + 0.5 (Lr or S) (12-4)
1.2D + 1.OE + (fl L + f2 S) (12-5)
0.9D 4- (1.0pEr or 1.3W) (12-6)
WHERE:
fl = 1.0 for floors in places of public assembly, for live loads in excess of 100 psf
(4.9 kN/m2 ), and for garage live load. = 0.5 for other live loads.
f2 = 0.7 for roof configurations (such as saw tooth) that do not shed snow off the
structure. = 0.2 for other roof configurations.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Factored load combinations for concrete per Section 1909.2
where load combinations do not include seismic forces.
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2. Where other factored load combinations are specifically required by the
provisions of this code.
FINDING: The City of Dublin is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated
by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and
Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake, have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a
contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety
of building occupants.
Section 7.32.170 DMC Section 1619. Chapter 16, Division III, Wind design-Amended.
Section 1619 is amended to read:
Section 1619 Exposure.
All portions of the City of Dublin have a basic wind speed of 70 miles per hour.
All portions shall be exposure "B" except that all portions of the City of Dublin east of
the easterly city boundary as it existed on December 23, 1986 and all portions of the City
of Dublin west of the westerly city boundary as it existed on April 21, 1991 shall be
exposure "C".
FINDING: This section clarifies the requirements of wind design by recognizing the
wind exposure category that applies to large areas of the City of Dublin and
which eliminates the need to conduct a study for each individual site.
Section 7.23.171 DMC Section 1629.4.2.4, Chapter 16, Seismic Zone 4 near-source
factor
Section 1629.4.2.4 is amended to read:
1629.4.2.4 The provisions in Sections 9.6a and 9.6b of AISC - Seismic Part 1 shall not
apply, except for columns in one-story buildings or columns at the top story ofmultistory
buildings.
FINDING: The City of Dublin is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated
by United States GeolOgical Survey and California Division of Mines and
Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake, have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a
contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety
of building occupants.
Section 7.32.172 DMC Section 1630.8.2.2, Chapter 16, Detailing requirements in
Seismic Zones 3 and 4.
Section 1630.8.2.2 is amended to read:
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1630.8.2.2 Detailing requirements in Seismic Zones 3 and 4. In Seismic Zones 3 and 4,
elements supporting discontinuous systems shall meet the following detailing or member
limitations:
1. Reinforced concrete or reinforced masonry elements designed primarily as axial-load
members shall comply with Section 1921.4.4.5.
2. Reinforced concrete elements designed primarily as flexural members and supporting
other than light-frame wood shear wall systems or light-frame steel and wood structural
panel shear wall systems shall comply with Sections 1921.3.2 and 1921.3.3. Strength
computations for portions of slabs designed as supporting elements shall include only
those portions of thc slab that comply with thc requirements of these Sections.
3. Masonry elements designed primarily as axial-load carrying members Shall comply
with Sections 2106.1.12.4, Item 1, and 2108.2.6.2.6.
4. Masonry elements designed primarily as flexural members shall comply with Section
2108.2.6.2.5.
5. Not Adopted.
6. Steel elements designed primarily as flexural members or trusses shall have bracing for
both tOp and bottom beam flanges or chords at the location of the support of the
discontinuous system and shall comply with the requirements of AISC-Seismic Part I,
Section 9.4b.
FINDING: The City of Dublin is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated
by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and
Geology. Recent earthquake activities~ including the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake, have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a
contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety
of building occupants.
Section 7.32.173 DMC Section 1630.10.2, Chapter 16, CalcUlated:
Section 1630.10.2 is amended to read:
1630.10.2 Calculated. Calculated story drift using A;u shall not exceed 0.025 times the
story height for structures having a fimdamental period of less than 0.5 second. For
structures having a fimdamental period of 0.5 second or greater, the calculated story drift
shall not exceed 0.020/T ~/3 times the story height.
(Note: Exceptions to remain unchanged)
FINDING: The City of Dublin is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated
by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and
Geology. Recent earthquake activities~ inclUding the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake~ have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a
contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety
of building occupants.
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Section 7.32. 180 DMC Table 16-A, Chapter 16 UBC, Division I, Uniform and
concentrated loads-Amended.
Table 16-A is amended by adding a new Footnote 10 to read:
10. Bridges for vehicular traffic shall be designed for H20 loading as designated by the
American Association of State Highway Officials.
FINDING: This modification is necessary because bridges are not addressed by the
building code. Additionally, due to the City's terrain, the construction of a
number of bridges and overpasses may be required.
Section 7.32.181 DMC Table 16-N, Chapter 16, STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS ~
Table 16-N of the California Building Code is amended to read aS follows:
BASIC LATERAL-FORCE-RESISTING R ~ HEIGHT
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION LIMIT
SYSTEM2 .FOR
SEISMIC
ZONES 3
AND 4
(leer
x 304.8
for mm
1. Bearing wall 1. Light-framed walls with shear panels
system a. Wood structural panel walls for 5.5 2.8 65
structures three stories or less
b. All other light-framed Walls 4.5 2.8 65
2. Shear walls
a. Concrete 4.5 2.8 160
b. Masonry 4.5 2.8 160
3. Light steel-framed bearing walls with 2.8 2.2 65
tension-only bracing
4. Braced frames where bracing carries
gravity load 4.4 2.2 160
a. Steel 2.8 2.2 -
b. Concrete3 2.8 2.2 65
c. Heavy timber
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2. Building frame 1. Steel eccentrically braced frame 7.0 2.8 240
system (EBF)
2. Light-framed walls with shear panels. 6.5 2.8 65
a. Wood structural panel walls for
structures three stories or less 5.0 2.8 65
b. All other light-framed walls
3. Shear walls 5.5 2.8 240
a. Concrete 5.5 2.8 160
b. Masonry
4. Ordinary braced frames 5.6 2.2 350
a. Steel o 5.6 2.2 _3
b. Coherete3 5.6 2.2 65
c. Heavy timber
5. Special concentrically braced frames 6.4 2.2 240
a~ Steel
3. Moment-resisting 1. Special moment-resisting frame
frame system (SMRF) & 5 2.8 N.L.
a. Steel &5 2.8 N.L.
b. Concrete4 6.5 2.8 160
2. Masonry moment-resisting wall frame
(MMR WF)
3. Intermediate moment-resisting frame 4.5 2.8 350
(IMRF) s 5. 5 2. 8 _3
a. Steel6
b. Concretes 3.5 2.8 350
4. Ordinary moment-resisting frame 3.5 2.8 -~
(OMRF) 6.5 2.8 240
a. Steel6
b. Concretes
5. Special truss moment frames of steel
(STMF)
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4. Dual systems 1. Shear walls
a. Concrete with SMRF 8.5 2.8 N.L.
b. Concrete with steel OMRF (Not
Permitted)
c. Concrete with concrete IMRF s 6.5 2.8 _5
d. Masonry with SMRF 5.5 2.8 160
e. Masonry with steel OMRF (Not
Permitted)
fi Masonry with concrete IMRF 3 4.2 2.8 _3
g. Masonry with masonry MMRWF 6.0 2.8 160
2. Steel EBF
a. With steel SMRF 8.5 2.8 N.L.
b. With steel OMRF (Not Permitted)
3. Ordinary braced frames (Not
Permitted)
4. Special concentrically braced frames
a. Steel with steel SMRF 7.5 2.8 N.L.
b. Steel with steel OMRF (Not
Permitted)
5. Steel IMRF (Not permitted)
5. Cantilevered column 1. Cantilevered column elements 2.2 2.0 357
building systems
6. Shear wall-frame 1. Concretes 5.5 2.8 160
interaction systems
7. Undefined systems See Section 1629.6.7 and 1629.9.2 - - -
N.L.- no limit
~ See Section 1630.4 for combination of structural systems.
z Basic structural systems are defined in Section 1629.6.
3 Prohibited in Seismic Zones 3 and 4.
4 Includes precast concrete conforming to Section 1921.2.7.
5 Prohibited in Seismic Zones 3 and 4, except aspermitted in Section 1634.2.
6 In Seismic Zones 3 and 4 steel IMRF's, OMRF's and Steel ordinary braced frames are
~.ermitted as follows:
~ S_tructures using Steel IMRF's and OMRF's are permitted to a height of 35 ft. where
the total dead weight o_f the floors, walls and roof do not exceed 35 ps£ or for single-
story buildings wliere the moment joints of field connections are constrfiCted of boiled
end plates and the dead load of the roof does not exceed 15 ps£ the height is permitted
62 to be increased to 60 ft.
· Steel ordinary braced frames are permitted in penthouse structures and in other one-
story buildings or structures where the total dead weight of the roof does not exceed 15
, psf, and the height ol' the buildi.n~g or structure does not exceed 60 feet.
'o TotaI heieht of the building includm~ cantilevered columns.
o Prohibite~l in Seismic Zones 2A, 2B, 3 and 4. See Section 1633.2.7.
FINDING: The City of Dublin is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated
by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and
Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake, have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a
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contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safe .ty
of building occupants.
Section 7.32.182 DMC Section 2204, Chapter 22, Design Methods.
Section 2204 is amended to read:
Design shall be by one of the following methods.
2204.1 Load and Resistance Factor Design. Steel design based on load and resistance
factor design method shall resist the factored load combinations of section 1612.2 in
accordance with the applicable requirements of section 2205
2204.2 Allowable Stress Design. Steel design based on allowable stress design methods
shall resist the factored load combinations of section 1612.3 in accordance with the
applicable requirements of section 2205
FINDING: The City of Dublin is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated
by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and
Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake, have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a
contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety
of building occupants.
Section 7.28.183 DMC Section 2205.3, Chapter 22, Design and Construction
Provisions:
Section 2205.3 is amended to read:
2205.3 Seismic Design Provisions for Structural Steel. Steel structural elements that
resist seismic forces shall, in addition to the requirements of Section 2205.2 be designed in
accordance with Division IV.
FINDING: The City of Dublin is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated
by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and
Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake, have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a
contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety
of building occupants.
Section 7.32.184DMC Division IV, Chapter 22, Seismic provisions for Structural
Steel Buildings.
Division IV is amended to read:
Based on Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, of the American
Institute of Steel Construction. Parts I and III, dated April 15, 1997 and
Supplement No. 2, dated November 10, 2000.
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Section 2210 -- ADOPTION
Except for thc modifications as set forth in Sections 2211 and 2212 of this
division and thc requirements of thc Building Code, the seismic design,
fabrication, and erection of structural steel shall be in accordance with the Seismic
Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, April 15, 1997 published by the
American Institute of Steel Construction, 1 East Wackcr Drive, Suite 3100,
Chicago, IL 60601, as if set out at length herein. Thc adoption of Seismic
Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings in this Division, hereinafter referred to
as AISC-Seismic, shall include Parts I (LRFD), and III (ASD): and Supplement
No. 2, dated November 10, 2000.
Where other codes, standards, or specifications arc referred to in this
specification, they arc to be considered as only an indication of an acceptable
method or material that can be used with thc approval of the Building Official.
Section 2211 - DESIGN METHODS
When thc load combinations from Section 1612.2 for LRFD are used, structural
steel buildings shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 22 Division II
(AISC-LRFD) and Part I of AISC-Seismic as modified by this Division. When
thc load combinations from Section 1612.3 for ASD are used, structural steel
buildings shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 22 Division III (AISC-
ASD) and Part III of AISC-Seismic as modified by this Division.
Section 2212 - AMENDMENTS
Thc AISC-Seismic adopted by this Division apply to the seismic design of
structural steel members except as modified by this Section.
Thc following terms that appear in AISC-Seismic shall be taken as indicated in thc 1997
Uniform Building Code.
AISC-Seismic 1997 Uniform Building Code
Seismic Force Resisting System Lateral Force Resisting System
Design Earthquake Design Basis Ground Motion
Load Combinations Eqs. (4-1) and (4-2) Chapter 16 Eqs. (12-17) and (12-18)
respectively
LRFD Specification Section Eqs. (A4-1) Chapter 16 Eqs. (12-1) through (12-6)
through (A4-6) respectively
goQE Em
1. Part I, See. 1. of the AISC Seismic Provisions is revised as follows:
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1. SCOPE
These provisions are intended for the design and construction of structural steel
members and connections in the Seismic Force Resisting Systems in buildings for
which the design forces resulting from earthquake motions have been determined
on the basis of various levels of energy dissipation in the inelastic range of
response. These provisions shall apply to buildings in Seismic Zone 2 with an
importance factor I greater than one, in Seismic Zone 3 and 4 or when required by
the Engineer of Record.
These provisions shall be applied in conjunction with, Chapter 22, Division II,
hereinafter referred to as the LRFD Specification. All members and connections
in the Lateral Force Resisting System shall have a design strength as provided in
the LRFD Specification to resist load combinations 12-1 through 12-6 (in Chapter
16) and shall meet the requirements in theSe provisions.
Part I includes a Glossary, which is specifically applicable to this Part, and
Appendix S.
2. Part I, Sec. 4.1, first paragraph of the AISC Seismic Provisions is
revised as follows:
4.1 Loads and Load Combinations
The loads and load combinations shall be those in Section 1612.2 except as
modified throughout these provisions.
FINDING: The City of Dublin is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated
by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and
Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake, have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a
contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety
of building occupants.
Section 7.32.185 DMC Division V, Chapter 22, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel
Buildings for use with Allowable Stress Design..
Division V is deleted.
FINDING: The City of Dublin is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated
by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and
Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake, have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a
contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety
of building occupants.
Section 7.32.186 DMC Chapter 23, Division III, Part I Allowable Stress Design of
Wood
Chapter 23, Division III, Part I is amended to read:
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Division III-DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN OF WOOD BUILDINGS
Part I-ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN OF WOOD
This standard, with certain exceptions, is the ANSI/NFoPA NDS-97 National
Design Specification for Wood Construction of the American Forest and Paper
Association, 1997 Edition, and the Supplement to the 1997 Edition, National Design
Specification, adopted by reference.
The National Design Specification for Wood Construction, 1997 Edition, and supplement
are available from the American Forest and Paper Association, 1111 19th Street, NW,
Eighth Floor, Washington, DC, 20036.
FINDING: The City of Dublin is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated
by United States Geological surVey and California Division of Mines and
Geology.. Recent earthquake activities~ including the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake, have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a
contributing factOr to damages that reduced the protecti°n of the life_Safetg
of building occupants.
Section 7.32.187 DMC Section 2316.1, Chapter 23, Adoption and Scope.
Section 2316.1 is amended to read
Section 2316.1 - Adoption and Scope: The National Design Specification for Wood
Construction, 1997 Edition (NDS), which is hereby adopted as a part of this code
FINDING: The City of Dublin is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated
by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and
Geology. Recent earthquake activities~ including the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake~ have indicated the lack of adequate deSign and detailing as a'
contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety
of building occupants.
Section 7.32.188 DMC Section 2316.2.27, Chapter 23, Amendments.
Section 2316.2.27 and accompanying Table is deleted.
FINDING: The Ci.ty of Dublin is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated
by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and
Geology. Recent earthquake activities~ including the 1989 Loina Prieta
earthquake~ have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a
contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety
of building occupants.
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Section 7.32.190 DMC Section 2320.11.3, Chapter 23 UBC, Bracing, Item 5-Deleted.
Section 2320.11.3, Item 5 is deleted.
FINDING: 'This section deletes the use of gypsum board for lateral bracing. This
deletion is necessary because the City of Dublin is located in Seismic Zone 4.
Gypsum wallboard has performed poorly during recent California seismic
events. The shear values for gypsum wallboard contained in the code are
based on mono-directional testing. It is appropriate to limit the use of this
product until cyclic loading tests are performed and evaluated.
Section 7.32. 200 DMC Section 2320.11.3, Chapter 23 UBC, Bracing, Item 7-Amended.
Section 2320.11.3, Item 7 is amended to read: .
Portland cement plaster on studs spaced 16 inches (406 mm)on center installed
in accordance with Table No. 25-1. Limited to single story R-3 and U-1
occupancies.
FINDING: This section limits the use of portland cement plaster for lateral bracing to
single story residential buildings. This limitation is necessary because the
City of Dublin is located in Seismic Zone 4. Exterior portland cement plaster
has performed poorly during recent California seismic events. The shear
values for portland cement stucco contained in the code are based on mono-
directional testing. It is appropriate to limit the use of this product until
cyclic loading tests are performed and evaluated.
7.32.205 Section 3101.1, Chapter 31,Prohibited Installations--Added
A new Section 3101.1 is added to read:
It shall be unlawful to install a solid fuel burning fireplace or appliance.
FINDING: This modification was necessary because fireplaces and wood stoves generate
40 percent of the particulate matter in the Bay Area during the winter
months. Of greater concern are the fine particles~ which can lodge deep in
the lungs causing permanent lung damage and increasing mortality.
Burning wood also generates carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide~ volatile
organic and toxic air pollutants.
Section 7.32. 210 DMC Section 3208, Chapter 32 UBC, Signs-Added.
A new Section 3208 is added to read:
Section 3208 Signs. Signs when placed flat against the wall of a building shall
not project beyond the front property line not more than 12 inches (305mm).
FINDING: This modification is necessary due to the City of Dublin's basic wind speed
requirement of 70 miles per hour.
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Section 7.32.220 DMC Section 1010, Appendix Chapter 10 UBC, Building Security -
Amended
7.32.220 Section 1010, Appendix Chapter 10, Building security - Amended
Section 1010 is amended to read:
1010 Residential Security Requirements.
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 addressed as follows:
(1) Driveways servicing more than 20 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 light source shall be provided
with an uninterruptible AC power source or controlled only by 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.
(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 with recessed entryway over 2 feet, an additional lighted
address must be placed at the entryway to the recessed area. If the recessed area provides access
to more than one dwelling unit, the range of units shall be displayed.
(6) Each principal building shall display the number or letter assigned to that building on
each comer of the building
(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 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.
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(5) Barriers, both real and symbolic, shall be designed to afford opportunities for
surveillance through the barrier.
(6) For residential development, walls 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, detailed
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 candles 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.
(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 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 groun~ d level and six vertical feet between sunset and
sunrise or other approved methods approved by the Building Official.
(8) Open parking lots, carports and refuse areas shall be illuminated to a medium level as
specified in the IES Lighting Handbook, 1987 application volume, which is a minimum level of
1.0 foot-candle of light at ground level between sunset and sunrise.
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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 hardware being attached to the support flaming.
(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 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 lock shall have a lock receiving point at each outer edge of the
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 ½) 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.
(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:
(A) An approved Knoxbox or Knox type key switch is to be mounted on a control
pedestal consisting of a metal post/pipe shall be installed at a height of 42 inches and a minimum
of 15 feet (4.6 m) 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 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 hallways of residential complexes where there
are 4 or more dwelling units within the complex, shall provide for police emergency access
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utilizing an approved key switch device or approved Knoxbox which shall be installed as
follows:
(a) Pedestrian gates/doors using an electromagnetic type lock shall install a key
switch within a telephone/intercom console or in a control housing.
(b) Pedestrian gate doors utilizing mechanical locks shall install a Knoxbox
adjacent to each gate/door, securely attaching it to a fence or wall.
(f) Keying requirements
Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit in a tract or commercial
development, constructed under the same general plan, 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 protected 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 ¼" tempered glass.
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 of minimum 0.125-inch-thick steel attached to the
door's exterior by non-removable 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 minimum 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 of laundry rooms shall be visible from the exterior along common
walking or driving surfaces. Perimeter windows and interior mirrors may be utilized to meet
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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.
(2) Side Gates. 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 ½) 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 Uniform 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 comers.
FINDING: This modification is necessary due to the topograt~hv of the City and the easy
access to freeways requiring the adoption of standards addressing crime
prevention. In addition, this will bring the code into conformance with the
requirements of the City of Dublin Police Department.
Section 7.32.230 DMC Section 1010, Appendix Chapter 10 UBC, Non-Residential
Building Security-Amended
A new Section 1020 is added to read:
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1020 Non Residential Building Security.
(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.
In addition all rear doors or service doors will have the name of the 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 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 might be 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 adjacent to
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 coruer of the building, as determined by the Building Official.
(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-residential buildings shall at a minimum be illuminated as
follows:
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(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.
(2) All exterior entrances shall be illuminated with a uniformly maintained minimum level
of one foot candles 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.
(3) All light switches in public rest rooms or identified for general public use shall be of the
style that cannot be turned off or on by users other than staff.
(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 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 illuminated to a medium level as
specified in the IES Lighting Handbook, 1987 application volume, which is a minimum level of
1.0 foot-candle of light at ground level between sunset and sunrise.
(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 uniformly maintained minimum level of two foot candles of light 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.
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(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 be a full width horizontal
beam attached to the main door structm'e 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 lock shall 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. 120 inches of
thickness, with a minimum bolt diameter of one half (1/2) inch and protrude at least one and one
half (1 ½) 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 police emergency access as follows:
(A) An approved Knoxbox or Knox type key switch is to be mounted on a control
pedestal consisting of a metal post/pipe shall be installed at a height of 42 inches and a
minimum of 15 feet (4.6 m) 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 require any back-up movements in order to enter/exit the gate.
(2) Non-residential multi-tenant buildings utilizing electronic access control systems on the
main entry doors, and enclosed retail shopping centers shall provide police emergency access
utilizing an approved key switch device or approved Knoxbox which shall be installed as
follows:
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(a) All doors using an electromagnetic type of lock shall install a key switch
device within the building's exterior telephone/intercom console or in a control housing
consisting of a heavy gauge metal, vandal and weather resistant square or rectangular
housing which shall be installed on the top of the control pedestal. An approved
Knoxbox or Knox type key switch is to be mounted on the side facing the roadway
located within Close proximity and in a visible area near the door.
(b) Exterior main entry doors of an enclosed shopping center utilizing mechanical
door locks shall install a key vault within close proximity and in a visible area near the
door.
(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 (1/4) inch in diameter. The provisions of
the preceding 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) Tl~e inactive leaf of double door(s) shall be equipped with metal flush bolts have a
minimum embedment of five-eighths (5/8) inch into the head and threshold of the
door frame.
(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.)
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(3) Aluminum frame swinging doors shall be equipped as follows:
(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 of three (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 deadbolt
with 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 Uniform 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 or bottom 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 rambler 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 if less than twelve (12) feet above the ground.
Accessible windows having a pane exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches in an ar~ea
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.
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(8) Side or rear window of the 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) The protective bars or grills shall not interfere with the operation of opening
windows if such windows are required to be openable by the Uniform Building Code.
(10) All 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 ¼) 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.
(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 be covered 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 may be desired.)
(c) Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with non-
removable pins when using pin-type hinges.
(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(I/2) inch round or one by one-fourth (1 x ¼)
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.
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(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
Uniform Building Code or Title 19, California Administrative Code.
(14) Exterior roof ladders 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.
(1) 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: If pedestrian 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 intervals. Security telephones shall be visible from all
vehicular and pedestrian ingress/egress points and identified with appropriate signage.
(4) Blind comers shall be provided with shatterproof convex mirrors to improve visibility for
both operators of vehicles and pedestrians.
(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
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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 Uniform 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 comers.
FINDING: This modification is necessary due to the topography of the Ci~. and the easy
access to freeways requiring the adoption of standards addressing crime
prevention. In addition~ this will bring the code into conformance with the
requirements of the City of Dublin Police Department.
Section 5.08.030 DMC Clarifications and Amendments made to the Uniform Fire
Code.
This Section includes the clarifications, deletions, modifications, amendments and additions to
the Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards adopted by reference in Section 1.
Article, Section, Division and Appendix numbers used are those of the Uniform Fire Code.
Section 101 General. Section 101 is amended by adding Section 101.10 as follows:
Section 101.10 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.
Section 103.1.2 Requests for Alternative Means of Protection. Section 103.1.2.1 is amended
to read as follows:
Section 103.1.2.1 Requests for Alternative Means of Protection. Requests for approval t6 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.
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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.
Section 103.1.4 Appeals. Section 103.1.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 103.1.4.1 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 (10) days.
B. The City Council may, after hearing, interpret any provision of this Code.
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 Council or Board of appeals shall be final.
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Section 103.2.1.2 Fire Prevention Bureau Personnel and Police. Section 103.2.1.2 is
amended to read as follows:
Section 103.2.1.2 Fire Prevention Bureau Personnel and Police.
a. Thc Fire Chief and designated representatives shall have the powers of peace officers while
engaged in the performance of their duties with respect to the Prevention, investigation, and
suppression of fires and thc protection and preservation of life and property against the
hazards of fire and conflagration.
b. The Fire Chief, or duly authorized agents, may ~issuc citations for thc violations of this
Ordinance in the same manner as a county or city is authorized to do so by Chapter 5C
(commencing with Section 853.5), Title 4, Part 2, of thc Penal Code.
c. When requested to do so by thc Fire Chief, the Chief of Police is authorized to assign such
available police officers as necessary to assist thc Fire Department in enforcing the
provisions of this Code.
Section 103.3.2 New Construction and Alterations. Section 103.3.2 is amended to add
Section 103.3.2.4 and 103.3.2.5 as follows:
Section 103.3.2.4 Fec 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 103.3.2.3, solely to 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.
Section 103.3.2.5 Authority to Require Exposure or Stop Work. 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 bc issued to thc responsible party to stop work
on that portion of thc 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.
Where work for which a permit is required by this chapter is started or proceeds prior to
obtaining such permit, the permit fee shall be, as a minimum, doubled and may be increased up
to three (3) times the original amount depending on thc circumstances of violation. The payment
of such penalty fcc shall not relieve any person from fully complying with all of the provisions
of this chapter.
Section 105.8 Permit Required. Section 105.8 is amended by adding items c.10. and 1.1.3 as
follows:
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Item c.10 ChriStmas Tree Sales. To use property for the purpose of selling cut Christmas trees.
See applicable provisions of Article 25, Section 2501, Article 11, Section 1103 for combustible
materials and Appendix IV-B.
Item 1.1. Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
3. To store, use or handle liquefied petroleum gases inside buildings.
Article 2 Definitions and Abbreviations. Article 2 is amended by adding the following
definitions to Sections 204 and 207:
Section 204:
City Council shall mean the governing body of the City of Dublin.
City Manager shall mean the City Manager of the City of Dublin or designee.
Section 207:
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.
Section 902.2.1 Required Access. Section 902.2.1 is amended by adding the following
language to the end of paragraph number two (2):
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.
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 may
be modified for special circumstances in accordance with Section 103.1.2.
Section 902.2.2 Specifications. Section 902.2.2 is amended by adding a sentence to 902.2:2.2
and subsection 902.2.2.7 to read as follows:
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Section 902.2.2.2 Fire and Emergency Access Roads approved for construction sites shall be
designed to meet the requirements of Section 902.2.2.2. 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 on the site.
Section 902.2.2.7 Gates and Barriers. When approved, gates and barriers may be installed
across or over fire department access ways. These installations shall meet Fire Department
standards and shall be approved prior to installation.
Section 902.4 Key Boxes. Section 902.4 is amended by adding the following sentences to the
end of the paragraph:
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 located within the key box shall be updated.
Section 903.3 Type of Water Supply. Section 903.3 is amended to add the following preface
and subsections 903.3.1 and 903.3.1.1 as follows:
Preface Sentence: The type of water supply provided shall meet Fire Department standards.
Section 903.3.1 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 standards
promulgated by such entities as NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), ICBO
(International Conference of Building Officials), and IFCI (International Fire Chiefs Institute).
Section 903.3.1.! Storage of Suburban and Rural Water Supplibs. In calculating the water
supply available to meet the minimum fire flow required in Section 903.3.1 of this Code,
swimming pools, ponds, and underground cisterns which would require a drafting operation shall
not be considered as a primary water source.
Section 1001.7.2 Clear Space Around Hydrants. Section 1001.7.2 is amended by adding the
following language:
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.
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Section 1003.2 Required Installations. Sections 1003.2.1 and 1003.2.9 are amended and
Sections 1003.2.11, 1003.2.12, 1003.2.13, 1003.2.14, 1003.2.15, 1003.2.16, 1003.2.16.1 and
1003.2.16.2 are added to read as follows:
Section 1003.2.1 General. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in the
occupancies and locations set forth in Section 1003.2. In addition, an automatic fire
extinguishing system shall be required in those occupancies in the type construction which
exceed the square footage listed in Table 1003A of this Ordinance.
Section 1003.2.9 Group R Division 1 Occupancies. Section 1003.2.9 is amended by adding the
following language to the last paragraph:
Those systems installed in R-1 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 NFPA 13 or 13R where applicable.
1003.2.11 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.
1003.2.12 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.
Section 1003.2.13 Separation Walls. The floor area set forth in Table 1003A shall be the total
floor area of the building irrespective of area separation walls.
Section 1003,2.14 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.
Section 1003.2.15 Other Codes. An aUtomatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all other
occupancies as may be required by the Uniform Building Code or the California Building Code.
Section 1003.2.16 Existing Buildings. All changes of occupancy classificatiOn in existing
buildings shall comply with the requirements contained in Section 1003.2 and Table 1003A.
Section 1003.2.16.1 When an addition to an existing building causes the total square footage of
the building to exceed the maximum floor area specified in Table 1003A of this Ordinance, the
entire building shall be sprinkled.
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EXCEPTION 1: Unless already provided with an automatic fire extinguishing system,
single family dwellings need not comply with Section 1003.2.16.1 above.
Section 1003.2.16.2 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 shall 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 1003.2.16.2 above.
TABLE 1003A Summary of Requirements is added in its entirety as shown below:
Table,1003A
Summary of Requirements
Type of Constriction (UBC 1997)
OCCUPANCY I II III IV V
GROUP
A Div 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 N/A
A Div 2 ** 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
A Div 2.1 ** 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
A Div 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
A Div 4 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
B Div 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
E Div 1 As required By California Building Code
E Div 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 3,000
E Div3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
F Div 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
F Div 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
H Div 1 All
H Div 2 All
H Div 3 All
H Div 4 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
H Div 5 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
H Div 6 All
H Div 7 All
IDiv 1 ** All
I Div 2 ** All
I Div 3 All
M Div 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
R Div 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
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R Div 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
S Div 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
S Div 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
S Div 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
** Not
permitted in II
N and IIIN
Construction
Section 1006.3.3.6.1 General. Section 1006.3.3.6.1 is amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
Section 1006.3.3.6.1 General. All fire alarm systems shall be U.L. listed Central Station Service
systems as defined by the most current, edition of NFPA 72. When approved by the Fire
Department, local alarms are permitted in:
1. Day Care Facilities
2. Single Family Dwellings
3. Residential Care Facilities Licensed 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.
Section 1006.3.4.2 Certification. Section 1006.3.4.2 is amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
Fire alarm systems shall be U.L. Certificated and the permittee shall provide [For SFM] the
Certification of Completion in accordance with the most current edition of NFPA 72 to the
authority having jurisdiction that the system has been installed in accordance with the approved
plans and specifications for all new fire alarm installations.
Section 1006.4 False Alarms. Is added to this Code to read:
1006.4.1 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.
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1006.4.2 Charges. After the initial thirty (30) day period following the installation of a new system,
two (2) false alarms within a consecmive ninety (90) day period shall be deemed excessive and will
be charged as false alarms.
1006.4.3 False Alarm charges are as follows:
1 st false alarm - Warning Letter
2nd false alarm in any 90 day period- $100.00
3rd and subsequent false alarms in
any 90 day period- $200.00
Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys. Section 1109.7 is amended by deleting the Exception.
Section 5204.5.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. The limits referred to in
Section 5204.5.2 are the Uniform 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.
Section 7701.7.2 Limits Established by Law. The limits referred to in Section 7701.7.2 of the
Uniform Fire Code, in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, are hereby
established as follows: Any central business district area as defined by this Code and any area
which is zoned for other that industrial or aghcultural use.
Section 7802.1 General. Section 7802.1 is amended by adding a fourth exCeption as follows:
4. The sale, use and discharge of fireworks are allowed in accordance with Chapter 5.24 of
the Dublin Municipal Code.
Section 7902.2.2.2.1 Locations Where Above Ground Tanks are Prohibited. The limits
referred to in Section 7902.2.2 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.
Section 7904.2.5.4.2 Locations Where Above Ground Tanks are Prohibited. The limits
referred to in Section 7904.2.5.4.2 in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in
outside above ground tanks is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: Any area zoned for
other than commercial, industrial, or agricultural use.
Section 8204.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. The limits referred to in
Section 8204.2 are the Uniform Fire Code in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is
prohibited, are hereby established as follows: Any area zoned for other than commercial,
industrial, or agricultural use.
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Appendix II E. Hazardous Materials Management Plans and Hazardous Materials Inventory
Statements.
Section 1. SCOPE. Section 1 is amended by adding the following sentence:
Hazardous Material Management Plans and. Inventory Statements as required by the Alameda
County Health Services Department are accepted in lieu of this Appendix.
(Ord. 12-97 §3)
FINDING: These modifications are necessary to adopt the most current State standard
and to clarify specific areas of the code. In addition, these modifications will
make Chapter 5.08 consistent with Chapters 7.28 and 7.32 of the Dublin
Municipal code. Definitions clarify the title of Fire Chief and City Council as
specific to the City of Dublin. These modifications will provide guidelines
for Fire Department access locations and roadway preparation. The
modifications also provide specific language to insure adequate access to fire
hydrants and fire appliances.
Section 7.36.080 DMC Section 210-53, NEC, 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 point along 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 openings. 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 be permitted to include two or more walls of a room (around comers)
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 ½) feet (1.68 m) above the floor.
FINDING: This section requires additional receptacles due to the fact that the City of
Dublin is located in a highly active Seismic Zone 4. In Office Buildings
without these requirements~ extension cords are being used. Extension cords
are not afforded the same protection from damage as wiring raceways and
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damage to extension cords could occur in a seismic event, thereby increasing
the potential for a fire.
Section 7.36.090 DMC Article 336-4 NEC,-Amended.
Article 336-4 is amended by replacing it with thc following:
(a) Type NM, NMC or NMS. Types NM, NMC and NMS cables shall not be used (1)
in any dwelling or structure exceeding three floors above grade; (2) as service-entrance cable; (3)
embedded in poured concrete; or (4) in any non-residential occupancy, For the purpose of this
article, the first floor of a building shall be that floor that has 50 percent or more of the exterior
wall surface area level with or above finished grade. One additional level that is the first level
and not designed for human habitation and used only for vehicle parking, storage, or similar use
shall be permitted.
FINDING: This section limits the use of NM, NMC and NMS due to the fact that the
Ci.ty of Dublin is located in a highly active Seismic Zone 4. Nonmetallic-
sheathed cable is not afforded the same protection from damage as wiring
raceways and damage to nonmetallic-sheathed cable could occur in a seismic
event, thereby increasing the potential for a fire. ~
Section 7.40.070 DMC Section 609.3, Chapter 6 UPC, 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:
FINDING: This section eliminates water piping in or under concrete floor slabs within a
building. This amendment is necessary for the following reasons:
1. Most of the surface soils in the City of Dublin are relatively young and
unconsolidated sedimentary materials formed from a wide varie~, of parent
'materials. The varying chemical composition, degree of weathering and the
relatively acid environment have created soils of varying types, which are
particularly corrosive in nature.
2. Much of the surface soil in the city of Dublin is highly expansive (i.e., shrink-swell
behavior) and has low bearing strength.
There are two types of expansive soils in the area:
a. the organic silty clays which are the recent bay muds; and
b, the plastic silty clays which weather from the shale found in the
hills surrounding the Ci.ty of Dublin
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3. The local climate is characterized by markedly delineated rainy and dry seasons,
which tend to maximize the expansive characteristics of soil.
4. Some parts of the City of Dublin have hard water, which is corrosive to ferrous
pipe.
5. The groundwater table is unusually high in many places.
6. The City of Dublin is a highly active seismic area.
Section 7.40.080 DMC Section 701.1, Chapter 7 UPC, Materials--Amended.
Section 701.1 is amended by replacing subsection 701.1.2 to read:
701.1.2 ABS and PVC DWV piping installations shall be limited to residential construction not
exceeding two (2) stories in height and to relocatable public school buildings. For the purpose of
this subsections, the first floor of a building shall be that floor that has fifty (50) percent or more
of the exterior wall surface area level with or above finished grade. One additional level that is
the first level and not designed for human habitation and used only for vehicle parking, storage,
or similar use shall be permitted.
FINDING: This section limits the use of plastic piping to residential buildings 2 stories in
height or less. This amendment is necessary for the following reasons:
1. Much of the surface soil in the city of Dublin is highly expansive (i.e., shrink-swell
behavior) and has low bearing strength.
There are two types of expansive soils in the area:
(a) the organic silty clays which are the recent bay muds; and
(b) the plastic silty clays which weather from the shale found in
the hills surrounding the City of Dublin
2. The local climate is characterized by markedly delineated rainy and dry seasons,
which tend to maximize the expansive characteristics of soil.
3. The City of Dublin is a highly active seismic area.
Section 7.40.090 DMC Section 903.1, Chapter 9 UPC, MaterialsmAmended.
Section 903. lis amended by replacing subsection 903.1.2 to read:
903.1.2 ABS and PVC DWV piping installations shall be limited to residential construction not
exceeding two (2) stories in height and to relocatable public school buildings. For the purpose of
this subsections, the first floor of a building shall be that floor that has fifty (50) percent or more
of the exterior wall surface area level with or above finished grade. One additional level that is
the first level and not designed for human habitation and used only for vehicle parking, storage,
or similar use shall be permitted.
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FINDING: This section limits the use of plastic oioinR to residential buildings 2 stories in
height or less. This amendment is necessary for the following reasons:
1. Much of the surface soil in the city of Dublin is highly expansive (i.e., shrink-swell
behavior) and has low bearing strength.
There are two types of expansive soils in the area:
(a) the organic sil .ty clays which are the recent bay muds; and
(b) the plastic sil .ty clays which weather from the shale found in
the hills surrounding the City of Dublin
2. The local climate is characterized by markedly delineated rainy and dry seasons,
which tend to maximize the expansive characteristics of soil.
3. The City of Dublin is a highly active seismic area.
Section 7.40.100 DMC Section 1101.3. Chapter 11 UPC, Materials mAmended.
Section 1101.3 is amended by replacing subsection 1101.3 to read:
1101.3.1 Material Uses. Rainwater piping placed within the interior of a building or run within
a vent or shaft shall be of cast iron, galvanized steel, wrought iron, brass, copper, lead, Schedule
40 ABS DWV, Schedule 40 PVC DWV, or other approved materials, change in direction shall
conform to the requirements of Section 706.0. ABS and PVC DWV piping installations shall be
limited to residential construction not exceeding two (2) stories in height and to relocatable
public school buildings. For the purpose of this subsection, the first floor of a building shall be
that floor that has fifty (50) percent or more of the exterior wall surface area level with or above
finished grade. One additional level that is the first level and not designed for human habitation
and used only for vehicle parking, storage, or similar use shall be permitted.
FINDING: This section limits the use of plastic piping to residential buildings 2 stories in
height or less. This amendment is necessary for the following reasons:
1. Much of the surface soil in the city of Dublin is highly expansive (i.e., shrink-swell
behavior) and has low bearing strength.
There are two types of expansive soils in the area:
(a) the organic silty clays which are the recent bay muds; and
(b) the plastic sil .ty clays which weather from the shale found in
the hills surrounding the City of Dublin
2. The local climate is characterized by markedly delineated rainy and dry seasons,
which tend to maximize the expansive characteristics of soil.
3. The City of Dublin is a highly active seismic area.
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Chapter 7.32
t-997 UN!FOP I BUILDING CODE I
Sections:
7.32.010 Title.
7.32.020 Purpose.
7.32.030 Adoption.
7.32.040 Scope.
7.32.050 Exceptions.
7.32.060 Additions, alterations and repairs-Generally.
7.32.070 Additions, alterations and repairs-Code compliance.
7.32.080 Alterations and repairs-Apartment house, hotels and dwellings.
7.32.090 Additions-Apartment house, hotels and dwellings.
7.32.100 Repair of roof covering.
7.32.110 Chapter 1, Administration- Deleted.
7.32.120 Section 504.6, Chapter 5, Area separation walls-Amended.
7.32.130 Section 505.4, Chapter 5, Yard restriction-Added.
7.32.140 Sections 904~2.3, 904.2.3.9, 904.2.4.1.1,904.2.5, 904.2.8, 904.2.9.1,
904.2.12, Chapter 9, Automatic fire extinguishing Systems-Amended.
7.32.150 Section 1203.3 Exception, Chapter 12, Ventilation, -Deleted.
7.32.160 Section 1503.1, Chapter 15, Special requirements-Amended.
7.32.1.611 Section 1612.2.1~ Chapter 16~ Division L iBasic Load combinations -
Amended.
7.32.170 Section 1619. Chapter 16, Part VI, Wind design-Amended.
7.32.171 Section 1629.4.2.4_a__Qh__Chapter_l. 6, SeismicZone 4 near~squrce ~:actor -
.Amended
7.32. I72 .... S~stion 1630.8.2.2, Chapter 1.6, DetaHine rcqnirements in Seismic
Zones 3 and 4 - Amended.
7.32173 . Section 163Q.~_2_,~:16, ~Calculated - .Amended.
7.32.180 Table 16-A, Chapter 16, Part VI, Uniform and concentrated loads-
Amended.
7.32.181 Table 16-N, Ch~trnctnral Systems ~ - Amended.
7.32.1.82 Section 2204, Chapter ~2~Methods - Amended.
7.32.183 Section 22_Q.~ter 22~Desien and Construct_ion Provisions -
Amended.
7.32.184 Division IV, Chater 22 Seismic rovisions for S~ructural Steel
Buildings ' Amended.
7.32.1.85 Division V~ Chapter 22~ Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel
Buildings for use with Allowable Stress iDesig~ - Deleted
7.32186 Chapter 23~ Divisiog III_L_part I Allowable Stress Desig_a. of Wood -
Amended.
7.32.187 Section 2316.1, Chapter 2~ Adoption and Scope- Amended.
7.32.188 Sectig__.n_:_~3~l 6.2.27~ Chapter 23~ Amendments - Amended.
7.32.190 Section 2320.11.3, Chapter 23, Bracing, Item 5-Deleted.
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7.32.200 Section 2320.11.3, Chapter 23, Bracing, Item 7-Amended.
7.32.205 Section 3101.1, Chapter 31,Prohibited Installations--Added
7.32.210 Section 3208, Chapter 32, Signs-Added.
7.32.220 Section 1010, Appendix Chapter 10, Building security-Amended.
7.32.230 Section 1020, Appendix Chapter 10,Non-Residential Building
security-Added.
7.32.010 Title.
The Uniform Building Code adopted by Section 7.32.030 and the provisions of this
chapter is the City building code and may be cited as such, and will be referred to in the
Uniform Building Code and in this chapter as "this Code."
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 Uniform Building Code referred to in Section 7.32.030 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.
7.32.030 Adoption.
Certain documents, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being
marked as "Uniform Building Code," 1997 Edition, Volumes 1,2 and 3 including
Appendix Chapters, 3 Division II, 4 Division I, 10, 12 Division II, 15, 18, 31 Division III~
3_~3 and 34 Divis:ion III.g published by the International Conference of Building Officials
m,e adopted by reference as the building code of the City pursuant to the provision of
Sections 50022.1 et seq. of the Government Code of the State of California except as
hereinafter modified in Sections 7.32.110 through 7.32.230 of this chapter.
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 of this 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 any of the
provisions of this code and Title 24, the provisions of Title 24 shall prevail.
7.32.050 Exceptions.
The provisions of this code shall not apply to:
A. Work lOcated in a public street;
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B. Trailer coaches, campers, mobile homes, 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 of the
provisions of this code;
C. Houseboats or other watercraft; however, if any of the forgoing are stored out of the
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, fen-is
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 of this 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 Additions, 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 not 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 of this 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
thereto which retains, replaces or extends the use of the original materials or continued
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
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repair shall not reduce any required fire resistance below that specified by this code,
reduce the resistance to lateral forces below that 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 not require any
legally existing apartment house, hotel, dwelling, or structure accessory thereto to be
made to conform to the provisions of this code solely because of the construction of the
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 of this 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 detectors
located as required for new Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. Further more 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
7.32.160.
7.32.110 Chapter 1, Administration-Deleted.
Chapter 1,_ is deleted.
7.32.120 Section 504.6, Chapter 5, Area separation walls-Amended.
Section 504.6 is amended by adding a new subsection 504.6.8 to read:
504.6.8 Area separation 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.
7.32.130 Section 505.4, Chapter 5, Yard restriction-Added.
A new Section 505.4 is added to read:
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505.4 Yard Restriction. The increase in area permitted by Sections 505.1 and
505.2 of this Section shall not be 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 recorded in the Alameda County Recorder's Office.
7.32.140 Sections 904.2.3, 904.2.3.9, 904.2.4.1.1,904.2.5, 904.2.8, 904.2.9.1,
904.2.12, Chapter 9, Automatic fire extinguishing systems-Amended.
Sections 904.2.3,904.2.3..9, 904.2.4.1.1,904.2.5, 904.2.8, 904.2.9.1,904.2.12 are
amended to read:
904.2.3 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).
904.2.3.9 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).
904.2.4.1.1 Group E Occupancies
904.2.4.1.1 An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be in Group E,
Division 2 and 3 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 E, Division 2 and 3 of Type V construction where the floor
area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
904.2.5 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).
904.2.8 Group M and S Occupancies.
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An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group M and 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 M and S occupancies of Type V construction where
the floor area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
904.2.9.1 Group R, Division 1 and 3 Occupancies.
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed where the total area
exceeds 5,000 square feet (465m2).
904.2.12 All Group A, B, E, H, I, R-1 & R-3
Occupancies. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed in all
Groups A, B, E, H, I, R- 1 & R-3 occupancies located more than 1 ½ 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 type NFPA 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 area separation as set forth in
Section 504.6 shall not be considered as creating separate buildings for the
purpose of this section.
When the specific use ora 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 UBC Standard 9-1.
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.
7.32.150 Section 1203.3 Exception, Chapter 12, Ventilation,- Deleted.
Section 1203.3 Exception is deleted.
7.32.160 Section 1503.1, Chapter 15, Special requirements-Amended.
Section 1503.1 is amended to read:
1503.1 Special Requirements.
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
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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-1 occupancies in Roofing Area 1 shall use roof covering
material that conforms to Class B or better when tested in accordance with UBC
Standard 15-2, 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 when tested in accordance with UBC Standard
15-2, 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 t° 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.
7.32.1.6[ _ Sec~ti0_n._l__~_l__2,~.!.,~.~g~yi~ion I~ ~as~ ~oad ~gmbi~!ations.
Section 1612.2.1 :is mnended to read:
1612.2.1 Basic load combinations. ~Vhere Load and Resistance Factor
Design (Strength Design.) ~s used, structures and all portions thereof shall
resist the most critical effects from the following co:mb/nations of factored
loads:
I_.4D (12-1)
1.2D + 1,6L + 0.5 (LrorS) (12-2)
1.2D + 1.6/Ia:orS) ":~: (~.. L or 0.8 ~ (12-3)
1.2D + 1..3W+ ~[. L + 0.5 (~ or S) (12-4)
0.9D & (1.0flt~ or 1.3~ (12-6)
WHERE:
f~ = 1.0 for room in places of public assembly, for live loads in excess of
kN, m ), and for garage live load. = 0.5 for other live loads.
100 ps;f(4.9 / 2
~. := 0.7 for roof configurations (such as saw tooth) that do n.ot shed snow
off the structure. = 0.2 for other roof configurations.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Factored load combinations tbr concrete per Section
1909.2 where load combinations, do not include seismic forces.
2. Where other hctored load combinations are spec~fical, ly required by the
prov:~sion.s of this code.
7.32.170 Section 1619. Chapter 16, DiVision III, Wind design-Amended.
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Section 1619 is amended to read:
Section 1619 EXposure.
All portions of the City of Dublin have a basic wind speed of 70 miles per hour.
All portions shall be exposure "B" except that all portions of the City of Dublin
east of the easterly City boundary as it existed on December 23, 1986 and all
portions of the City of Dublin west of the westerly City boundary as it existed on
April 21, 1991 shall be exposure "C".
7.32.171 LSecti~.2.4~Cha ter:'l.~,:~eismicZone 4 near-source faqto_r
Section 1629.4.2.4 :is amended to :read:
1629.4.2.4 The provisions in Sections 9.6a and 9.6b of AISC - Seismic Part 1
shall, not apply, except :['or columns :in one-story buildings or columns at the top
story of :mul.tistor',: buildings.
7.32.17_ 2 Section 1630.8.2.27 Chapter 16, Detailin~ requirements in Seismic
Zones 3 and 4.
Section 1630.8.2.2 is amended to read:
1630,8.2.2 Detailing re _q uirements in Seismic Zones 3 and 4. In Seismic Zones
3 and 4~ elements supporting discontinuous systems shall meet tlhe following
detailin~ or member limitations:
1. iReinforced concrete or reinforced, masonry elements desig~d ~r_i~_n;a_ri!:y ~5
axial-load :members shall corn:ply with Section 1921.4.4.5.
2. iRe:in, forced concrete elements designed primarily as flexm'al members and
supp._o~Bg, other than light-frame wood shear wall systems or light-fi:rune steel
and wood structural panel shear 'wall systems shall comply with Sections 1921.3.2
and 1921.3~3. Strength computations for port:ions of slabs desi~ed as supporting
el.e:ments shall i:nclude only those porti6ns of the slab that complT~ with the
r~quirements of these Section.s.
3. Masonry elements designed ~marily as axial-toad carrTPng rnembers shall
comply with. Secfio_____ns 2_!..!)6.1.1.2.4, Item 1, and 2108.2.6.2.6.
4. Masonry elem.e:nts designed primarily as flexurat members shall comply w;ith
Section 2108.2.6.2.5.
5. Not Adopted.
6. Steel elements designed ¢o~ari!y as flexural members or trusses shall have
bracing for both top and bottom beaTM :flanges or chords at the location of the
~_port of the disco:nfinuous system and shall comp_!y with the requirements of
AISC-Seismic Par/: I, Section 9.4b.
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7.32.1:73 Section 1630.10.~h a~9~l 6~_C~a.~!~ulated.
Section 1630.10.2 is mrtended to read:
1630.10.2 Calculated. Calculated story drift usin~ &.,r. shall not exceed 0.025
times the story height for structures havi:ng a fundamental period of less than 0.5
second. For structures having a fundmnental :oeriod of 0.5 secon.d or greater, the
c alcu.lated story drift sh all 1 not exceed. 0.020/T ''~/2 times the story_, height.
(Note: Exceptions to remain unchm~ggd)
7.32. 180 Table 16-A, Chapter 16, Division I, Uniform and concentrated loads-
Amended.
Table 16-A is amended by adding a new Footnote 10 to read:
10. Bridges for vehicular traffic shall be designed for H20 loading as
designated by the American Association of State Highway Officials.
7.32.181 Table 16rN~_~h_~_ter 16, Structur~__Systems ~
Table 16-N of the Cali~¥rnia Buildinz Code is amended to read as ~bllows:
BASIC STRUCTI~AL LATERAL-FORCE-RESISTING SYSTEM .~R ~'~ HEIGtl3
SYSTEM2 DESCRIPTION ~ L~MI'T FOR
SEISMI~
Z()~S AND
x 304.8.~ r mm
L Bearln~ Wallsvst~ L Li~ht-framedw~llswlthshearpat*~l~
: a. l:Foodstructuralpan~l~{~llsIbrstrueturesthreestories 5.~ 2.~ 6~
or [ess
br All other [ight-~med walls 4~ 2.~
2. Shear walls
a. Concrete &5 2.~ 16~
3..Light steel-frame~ ~arO~ wal~s' with tensitm-onlv bracbt~ 2.~ 2.~
4~ Braced [}~mes *ehere bracing carries gravff:~, load
m Steel
b. Concretes &~ 2.~ 160
c~ Heavv timber 2.~ 2.~
Z Buildin~tem L Steel eccentriealh, braced frame (EBF) Z~ 2.~
2. Light-~'amed walls with shear
m W~od structural panel waltx [br.~tructures three ~t~rie~ 6~5 Z~
or less
b. All other tight.firame~t wails 5~0 2.~
3. Shear walls
m Codtcrete 5.~ 2.~ 24~
h. ~$~ason~ 5,~ 2.8
4. Ordit~ braq~ fmmes
a. Steel~ 5.6 Z~ 35~
c. Heavv timber 5.~ Z~
5. Spedd concentrically braced [kames
~ S~e 6.~ 2.~ 24~
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3. Moment-resistin~ frame I. Special moment-resisting frame (SMRF)
system m Steel &5
b. Conch'ere" &~5
2..Masonry, moment-resistinr wall &amc (MMR~D 6.5
3, t~,teratediate momeat-resistingfram~
m Steep
b. C~ncretes 4.5
d. Ordina*T moment-resisting pome (OMRF2
m Seeel~
b. Concrete~' . 3.~
5. Special truss moment frames of steel (STMD 3.~
6~5
4~ Dual svstems L Shear walls
a. E~ncrete with ~IRF
b. Concrete with steel OMRF ~3t Permit~d2
c~ Concrete with concrete L; ~RF
d. MasomT with SMRF
e. Masonry ~eith steel OMRF (Not PermUted)
~ Ma~onrv with concrete lMRFa 4.~
]. Steel EB~
m g~ith steel &~IRF
b. With steel O:~[RF O¥ot Pertained)
3. Ordinar~ braced frames (~t t erndtted)
& 5~edat concentrically braced [kames
m Steel with steel SMRF
b. Steel with steal OMRF (Abt Permi~ed)
5. Steel l~]4RF (Not perilled)
5. Cantilevered column 1. CanlJlevered colunm elements
6. Shear wall4rame 1. Coucretes
interaction sgstems ,
7. Un~efined systems See S~tion t629.6.7 and t629.9.2 : ]
N.L.- no limit
~ See Section 1630.4 tbr combination of structural systems.
2 Basic structural systems are detlned i~ Sectiou 1629.6.
3 Prohibited in Seismic Zones 3 and 4.
4 lnclu ties precast cmmrete conformin~o Section 1921.2.7.
I roh~b~ed m Setsm~c Zones 3 and 4t except a~ permitted in Section t 634.2.
~ In Seismic Zones 3 and 4 steel tMRF's~ OMRF's and steel ordinar~, braced frames are permitted as follows:
*'~ Structures using Steel .IMRF's and OMRF's are permitted to a height of 35 ft. wl~ere the total dead weight of the
wails and roof do ~tot exc~d 35 psL or tbr single-story buildings where the mument .~oints of field conuectioas are
constructed of bolted end plates and the dead load of the roof does not exceed 15 psL the height is permitted to be
increased lo 60
Steel ordinar~/braced tYantes are permitted ~enthouse structures and in other on~s/orv baitdi~gs or structures where
the total dead weight of the mol does not exceed 15 ~ and the heir. of the baildin~ or structure do~ not exceed 60
* Total ~ tl~~cladi~ cautilevered co[u mas.
s Proltiblted in Seismic Zones 2& 2B, 3 and 4. ~ee Section I633.2.7.
7.32,182 Section 220~ C~ let 22
Sect/on 2204 is mnended to read:
Design shall be by one of the following methods.
2204.1 Load and Res'istance Factor Desigm:::,,::Steel design based, on load
res/stance factor design method shall resist the Gctored load combinations of
section 1612.2 in accordance wffh the applicable requirements of section 2205
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2204.2 Allowable Stress Desigg. Steel design, based on allowable stress dcsigp
· methods shall resist the factored load combinations of section 161.2.3 in
accordance with the applicable requirements of section 2205
7.32.183 ._Section 2205.3~ Chapter 22~ Design and Construction Provisions:
Section 2205.3 is amended, to read:
2205.3 Seismic Design Provisions for Structural. Steel. Steel· structural eIem.ents
that resist seismic forces shall. :in addition to the require:ments of Section 2205.2 be
d.esi~ed, in accordance with Division IV.
Z32A84 Division ~__ter_:g2~ Seismic::~rovisions for Structural Steel
Buil~
Division IV is amended to read.:
Based on Seismic Provisions for Structural. Steel Buildings, of
Americt~n Institute of Steel Construction. Parts I and HI, dat~d..April 15,
1997 and Supplement No. 2~ dated November 10~ 2000.
Section 2210 -- ADOPTION
ExcelS~for the modifications as set forth in Sections 2211 and 2212 of this
'division and the requirements of the Building Code, the seismic design,
fabrication, and erection· of structural steel shall be in accordance with the
Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Building~s~ A:12ril. 15, 1997
pu'blished by the American Institute of Steel Construction, I East Wacker
Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60601, as if set out at: lenglh herein. The
adoption of Seismic Provisions 'for Structural Steel .Building:8 in this
Division. hereinafter referred to as AISC-Seismic, shall :include ;Parts I
(LRFiD_)~,_an.d III (ASD): and. Supplemm~t iNo. 2, dated 7NOvember 10~ 2000.
W~e:re other codes, standards, or specifications are refe:rred to in this
~cg~;i0n, they are to be considered as only an indication of an
acceptable method or material that can be used with the approval o£ the
Building Official.
Section 221.1 - iDESIGN METHODS
YVhen the load combinations from Section 1612.2 for LRFiD are used,
structural steel bu:ildings shall, be designed in accordance with Chal_>te:r 22
Division H (AIiSC-iLRFD) and Part i[ of AISC-Seismic as modified by this
Division. When the load combinations fi'om Section 1612.3 for ASD are
used. stmctu:ral steel buildings shall be designed in accordance with
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Chapter 22 iDivis:ion HI (AISC-ASD) and Part HI of AISC-Seismic as
:modified by this Division.
Section 221.2 - AMENDMENTS
The AiSC-Seismic adopted by this D/vision apply to the seismic design of
The following terms that appear in AISC-Seismic shall be taken as indicated in the 1997 uniform
AISC-Seismic 1.997 Unitbrm Building Code
~.s~.~e..~i~.s-.....mJ~..~..~.~.`~.c..~.~E.e....sj.~;iag..~.s~.~..e.,~r~
[!.e__s. igu,.E,_~:!!J~Sl~..aJ~..e.. ~l~:5ggv,.....B.....a..,.s.j;...s__.c.:~...o_u_a.d_~..o_.¢...o._~;
Load Combinations Ec~. 0-1) and (4:2) Chapter 1.6 Eqs. 0__2-1_7) and C12-1 g)
LRFD Specification Section Eqs. (A4-1) through Chapter 1.6 Eqs. (12-1) through (12-5)
(A4-6) respectively
1o Pattie. 1. of the AISC Seismic Provisions is revised as follows:
1. SCOPE
These pro'visions are intended ibr the design and construction of
structural steel members and connectioz~s i:n. the Seism.ic iFor. ce Resisting
Systems in btrilding~s for which the design forces resulti.n~ from
eartlhquake motions have been determined on l/he basis of various levels of
energy dissipation in the inelastic rm~ge of response. These provisions
shall, apply to buildings in Seismic Zone 2 with. an importance :hctor I
greate:r than one, in Seismic Zo:ne 3 and 4 or when. required....~y ~he
Engineer of Record.
These provisions shall 'be applied in conjunction with, Chapter 22,
Division II, hereinafter referred to as the LRFD Specification. All
members and co:nnections in the Lateral Force Resisting:.$ystem shall have
a d.esig~ strength as provided in. the LRFD Specification to resist load
combinations 12-t through 12-6 (in Chapter 16) and shall meet the
requirements in these provisions.
Part I incl.udes a Glossary, which is ~pecifical.ly applicable to this iPart.
and Appendix S.
2. Part.!, Sec. 4.1_.~axr_~ph of the .MSC Seismic Provisions is
revised as follows:
4.t Loads and Load Combinations
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The loads and load. combinations shall be those in Section 161.2.2 exce~2~
as modified throughout these provisions.
7,32,t85 Division
Btfildi. ng5 for use with Allowable Stress Desio~n,
Division V is deleted.
7.32.186 ChaI~ter 23~ Division III, Part I Allowa_ble Stress Desig_~ of Wood
Chapter 23~ Division [II, Pm't: I :is amended to read:
Division IH-DESIGN SPiECII?ICATIONS FOR
ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN OF WOOD BUILDINGS
Part I-ALLOWABLiE STRESS DESIGN OF WOOD
This_ standard, with certain exceptions, is the ANSI/NFoPA NDS-97 National
pg_~.ig.E_Speci.fication for Wood Construction of the American Forest and
Paper Ass_p_ciafion, 1997 Edition, and the Sup_Element to the 1997 iEdition~
National Desi~~ifica_~t~p:n~dopted bY reference.
The National iDesign Specification for 'Wood Construction, 1997 Edition, and
~supplement are available from the American Forest and Paper Association, 1111
19th S~reet, NW, Eighth Floor, Washington, DC, 20036.
7.32.187 Section 2316.1, Chapter 23, Adoption and ScoE_~
Section 2316.1 is amended, to read
Section 2316.1 ...... Adoption and Scope: The National iDesign Specification
fbr Wood Construction, 1997 Edition (NDS), which is hereby adopted as a
part of this code, shall apply to the design and ....
7,32.1.88 Section 2316.2.27, Chapter 23, Amendments.
Section 2316.2.27 and accomF_~ying Table is deleted.
7.32.190 Section 2320.11.3, Chapter 23, Bracing, Item 5-Deleted.
Section 2320.11.3, Item 5 is deleted.
7.32. 200 Section 2320.11.3, Chapter 23, Bracing, Item 7-Amended.
Section 2320.11.3, Item 7 is amended to read:
Portland cement plaster on studs spaced 16 inches (406 mm) on center
installed in accordance with Table No. 25-1. Limited to single story R-3
and U-1 occupancies.
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7.32.205 Section 3101.1, Chapter 31,Prohibited Installations--Added
A new Section 3101.1 is added to read:
It shall be unlawful to install a woodbuming fireplace or appliance that is not one
of the following:
1) Pellet-fueled wood heater,
2) EPA certified wood heater,
3) Fireplace certified by EPA (Should EPA develop a fireplace
certification program.)
7.32. 210 Section 3208, Chapter 32, Signs-Added.
A new Section 3208 is added to read:
Section 3208 Signs. Signs when placed flat against the wall of a
building shall not project beyond the front property line more than 12
inches (305mm).
7.32.220 Section 1010, Appendix Chapter 10, Building security - Amended
Section 1010 is amended to read:
1010 Residential Security Requirements.
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 addressed as follows:
(1) Driveways servicing more than 20 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 light
source shall be provided with an uninterruptible AC power source or controlled only by
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.
(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 with recessed entryway over 2 feet, an additional
lighted address must be placed at the entryway to the recessed area. If the recessed area
provides access to more than one dwelling unit, the range of units shall be displayed.
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(6) Each principal building shall display the number or letter assigned to that
building on each comer of the building
(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 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, both real and symbolic, shall be designed to afford opportunities for
surveillance through the barrier.
(6) For residential development, walls 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,
detailed 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 candles 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.
(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
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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 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 or other approved methods approved by
the Building Official.
(8) Open parking lots, carports and refuse areas shall be illuminated to a medium
level as specified in the IES Lighting Handbook, 1987 application volume, which is a
minimum level of 1.0 foot-candle of light at ground level between sunset and sunrise.
All light sources required by this section shall be: (a) controlled by a photocell device or
a time clock that will mm 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 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 be a 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 lock shall have a lOck receiving point at each outer
edge of the 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 ½) inches into the receiving guide. A bolt diameter of three-eighths (3/8)
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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.
(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:
(A) An approved Knoxbox or Knox type key switch is to be mounted on a
control pedestal consisting of a metal post/pipe shall be installed at a height of 42 inches
and a minimum of 15 feet (4.6 m) 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 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 hallways 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 Knoxbox
which shall be installed as follows:
(a) Pedestrian gates/doors using an electromagnetic type lock shall install
a key switch within a telephone/intercom console or in a control housing.
(b) Pedestrian gate doors utilizing mechanical locks shall install a
Knoxbox adjacent to each gate/door, securely attaching it to a fence or
wall.
(f) Keying requirements
Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit in a tract or commercial
development, constructed under the same general plan, 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 protected 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 ¼" 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.
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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 of minimum 0.125-inch-thick steel attached to
the door's exterior by non-removable 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 minimum
maintained) one-foot candle of light at floor level, using a non-intermptible 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 of laundry rooms shall be visible from the exterior along
common walking or driving surfaces. Perimeter windows and 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.
(2) Side Gates. 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 ½) 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.
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(j) Stairways
Except for private stairways, Stairways shall be des_igned 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 Uniform 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 comers.
7.32.230 Section 1020, Appendix Chapter 10, Non Residential Building
Security Requirements. -Added.
A new Section 1020 is added to read:
1020 Non Residential Building Security.
(a) Addressing. All non-residential buildings / units shall be addressed as follows:
(1) Buildings require a minimum of g_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. In addition all rear doors or service doors will have the name of the business in
g5-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
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 might be 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
adjacent to 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.
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(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 comer of the building, as determined by the
Building Official.
(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-residential buildings shall at a minimum be
illuminated as follows:
(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.
(2) All exterior entrances shall be illuminated with a uniformly maintained minimum
level of one foot candles 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.
(3) All light switches in public rest rooms or identified for general public use shall be
of the style that cannot be turned offor on by users other than staff.
(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 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
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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 illuminated to a medium
level as specified in the IES Lighting Handbook, 1987 application volume, which is a
minimum level of 1.0 foot-candle of light at ground level between sunset and sunrise.
(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 uniformly maintained minimum level of two foot candles of light
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.
(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 be a 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 lock shall 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 .120 inches of
thickmess, with a minimum bolt diameter of one half (1/2) inch and protrude at least one
and one half (1 ½) 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
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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 police emergency access as follows:
(A) An approved Knoxbox or Knox type key switch is to be mounted on a
control pedestal consisting of a metal post/pipe shall be installed at a height of 42
inches and a minimum of 15 feet (4.6 m) 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 require any back-up
movements in order to enter/exit the gate.
(2) Non-residential multi-tenant buildings utilizing electronic access control systems
on the main entry doors, and enclosed retail shopping centers shall provide police
emergency access utilizing an approved key switch device or approved Knoxbox which
shall be installed as follows:
(a) All doors using an electromagnetic type of lock shall install a key
switch device within the building's exterior telephone/intercom console or in a
control housing consisting of a heavy gauge metal, vandal and weather resistant
square or rectangular housing which shall be installed on the top of the control
pedestal. An approved Knoxbox or Knox type key switch is to be mounted on the
side facing the roadway located within close proximity and in a visible area near
the door.
(b) Exterior main entry doors of an enclosed shopping center utilizing
mechanical door locks shall install a key vault within close proximity and in a
visible area near the door.
(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:
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(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 (1/4) inch in diameter. The provisions °fthe
preceding 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) shall be 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:
(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 of three (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
deadbolt with 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 Uniform 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
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(b) On single doors, panic hardware may have one locking point, which is
not to be located at either the top or bottom 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 if less 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,
(8) Side or rear window of the 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) The protective bars or grills shall not interfere with the operation of opening
windows if such windoWs are required to be openable by the Uniform Building
Code.
(10) All 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:
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(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 ¼) 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.
(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 be covered 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 may be desired.)
(c) Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with non-
removable pins when using pin-type hinges.
(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(I/2) inch round or one by one-fourth (1 x
¼) 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 Uniform Building Code or Title 19, California
Administrative Code.
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(14) Exterior roof ladders 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.
(1) 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. If pedestrian 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 intervals.
Security telephones shall be visible from all vehicular and pedestrian ingress/egress
points and identified with appropriate signage.
(4) Blind comers shall be provided with shatterproof convex mirrors to improve
visibility for both operators of vehicles and pedestrians.
(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 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 Uniform Building
Code.
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(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 comers.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING CHAPTERS 5.08, 7.32, 7.36, 7.40, and 7.44
OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE;
WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE AND AMENDS THE 2000 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE
CODE, THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE 1999 EDITION OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2000 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
AND UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, AND AMENDS CHAPTER 7.28 OF THE DUBLIN
MUNICIPAL CODE (BUILDING REGULATION ADMINISTRATION).
The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows:
Section 1.
Chapters 5.08 (as set forth in Attachment 1, Exhibit A), 7.32 (as set forth in Attachment 1, Exhibit B), 7.36 (as
set forth in Attachment 1, Exhibit C), 7.40 (as set forth in Attachment 1, Exhibit D), and 7.44 (as set forth in
Exhibit E), of the Dublin Municipal Code, are hereby amended to adopt by reference, pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 17922, the 2000 edition of the Uniform Fire Code, the 1997 edition of the Uniform
Building Code, the 1999 edition of the National Electrical Code, the 2000 edition of the Uniform Plumbing
Code, and the 2000 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code as amended, respectively; except that, in
accordance with Government Code Section 50222.4, no penalty clauses are adopted by reference. In accordance
with Government Code Section 50222.6, at least one true copy of codes adopted by reference has been on file
with the City Clerk since fifteen-days prior to enactment of this 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 2.
Chapter 7.28 of the Dublin Municipal Code (Building Regulation Administration), Section 7.28.290, is hereby
amended as set forth in Attachment 1, Exhibit F.
Section 3.
This ordinance shall take effect on November 1, 2002. The California Building Standards Commission adopted
and published as part of the 2001 California Buildings Standards Code (California Code of Regulation, Title
24), the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code, the 2000 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code, the
Uniform Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Fire Code, and the 1999 edition of the National Electrical Code on
May 1, 2002. Under Section 18938 of the Health and Safety Code, provisions published in the California
Building Standards Code 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 California Building
Standards Commission (the Commission),. or at a later date established by the Commission. In accordance with
Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, ifa city has amended the Code, the amendments also take effect one
hundred and eighty days after publication of the Code by the Commission. The Commission has established
that the Code will take effect November 1, 2002. The portions of the Code 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 in Resolution No. -02. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be
Attachment 3
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 __ day of ,2002,
by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Attachment 3
Chapter 5.08
FIRE CODE
Sections:
5.08.010 Adoption of the Uniform Fire Code
5.08.020 Authority
5.08.030 Clarifications and Amendments made to the Uniform Fire Code
5.08.040 New Materials, Processes, or Occupancies which may require Permits
5.08.050 Violations - Penalties
5.08.010 Adoption of the Uniform Fire Code.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations governing 'conditions hazardous to life and property
from fire, hazardous materials or explosion, the City of Dublin hereby adopts that certain Code
and Standards known as the Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards recommended
by the Western Fire Chiefs Association as amended by the State of California being particularly
the 2000 edition and 2001 edition of the California Fire Code thereof and whole thereof
(including appendices IA, IB, IC, IIA, IIB, IIC, IID, IIE, IIF, IIG, IIH, III, IIIAA, IIIBB, IIIC,
IIID, IVA, IVB, VA, VIA, VIB, VIC, VID, VIE, VIF, VIG), save and except such portions as
are hereunder clarified, deleted, modified, 'or amended by this Ordinance, of which copies of the
Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards, 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 Code is adopted by reference pursuant to Section 50022.4, et seq., of the Government Code
of the State of California, and the Uniform Fire Code, 2000 edition and the Uniform Fire Code
Standards, 2001 edition 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. (Ord 12-97 § 1 )
5.08.020 Authority
The Fire Department referred to herein and in the Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code.
Standards 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. (Ord. 12-97 §2)
5.08.030 Clarifications and Amendments made to the Uniform Fire Code.
This Section includes the clarifications, deletions, modifications, amendments and additions to
the Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards adopted by reference in Section 1.
Article, Section, Division and Appendix numbers used are those of the Uniform Fire Code.
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Section 101 General. Section 10I is amended by adding Section 101.10 as follows:
Section 101.10 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.
Section 103.1.2 Requests for Alternative Means of Protection. Section 103.1.2.1 is amended
to read as follows:
SeCtion 103.1.2.1 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.
Section 103.1.4 Appeals. Section 1..03.1.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 103.1.4.1 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 (10) days.
B. The City Council may, after hearing, interpret any provision of this Code.
C. The City Council may after heating, 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.
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E. The City Council may approve altemate 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
qualityi 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 Council or Board of appeals shall be final.
Section 103.2.1.2 Fire Prevention Bureau Personnel and Police. Section 103.2.1.2 is
amended to read as follows: '
Section 103.2.1.2 Fire Prevention Bureau Personnel and Police.
a. The Fire'Chief and .designated representatives shall have the powers of peace officers while
engaged in the performance of their duties with respect to the prevention, investigation, and
suppression of fires and the protection and preservation of life and property against the
hazards of fire and conflagration.
b.' The Fire Chief, or duly authorized agents, may issue citations for the violations of this
Ordinance in the same manner as a county or city is authorized to do so by Chapter 5C
(commencing with Section 853.5), Title 4, Part 2, of the Penal Code.
c. When requested to do so by the Fire Chief, the Chief of Police is authorized to assign such
available police officers as necessary to assist the Fire Department in enforcing the
provisions of this Code.
Section 103.3.2 New Construction and Alterations. Section 103.3.2 is amended to add
Section 103.3.2.4 and 103.3.2.5 as follows:
Section 103.3.2.4 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 103.3.2.3, solely to 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.
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Section 103.3.2.5 Authority to Require Exposure or Stop Work. 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.
Where work for which a permit is required by this chapter is started or proceeds prior to
obtaining such permit, the permit fee shall be, as a minimum, doubled and may be increased up
to three (3) times the original amount depending on the circumstances of violation. The payment
of such penalty fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with all of the provisions
of this chapter.
Section 105.8 Permit Required. Section 105.8 is amended by adding items c.10. and 1.1.3 as
follows:
Item c.10 Christmas Tree Sales. To use property for the purpose of selling cut Christmas trees.
See applicable provisions of Article 25, Section 2501, Article 11, Section 1103 for combustible
materials and Appendix IV-B.
Item 1.1. Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
3. To store, use or handle liquefied petroleum gases inside buildings.
Article 2 Definitions and Abbreviations. Article 2 is amended by adding the following
definitions to Sections 204 and 207:
Section 204:
City Council shall mean the governing body of the City of Dublin.
City Manager shall mean the City Manager of the City of Dublin or designee.
Section 207:
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.
Section 902.2.1 Required Access. Section 902.2.1 is amended by adding the following
language to the end of paragraph number two (2):
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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.
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 may
be modified for special circumstances in accordance with Section 103.1.2.
Section 902.2.2 Specifications. Section 902.2.2 is amended by adding a sentence to 902.2.2.2
and subsection 902.2.2.7 to read as follows:
Section 902.2.2.2 Fire and Emergency Access Roads approved for construction sites Shall be
designed to meet the requirements of Section 902.2.2.2. 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 on the site.
Section 902.2.2.7 Gates and Barriers. When approved, gates and barriers may be installed
across or over fire department access ways. These installations shall meet Fire Department
standards and shall be approved prior to installation.
Section 902.4 Key Boxes. Section 902.4 is amended by adding the following sentences to the
end of the paragraph:
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 located within the key box shall be updated.
Section 903.3 Type of Water Supply. Section 903.3 is amended to add the following preface
and subsections 903.3.1 and 903.3.1.1 as follows:
Preface Sentence: The type of water supply provided shall meet Fire Department standards.
Section 903.3.1 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
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standards promulgated by such entities as NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), ICBO
(International Conference of Building Officials), and WCI (International Fire Chiefs Institute).
Section 903.3.1.1 Storage of Suburban and Rural Water Supplies. In calculating the water
supply available to meet the minimum fire flow required in Section 903.3.1 of this Code,
swimming pools, ponds, and underground cisterns which would require a drafting operation shall
not be considered as a primary water source.
Section 1001.7.2 Clear Space Around Hydrants. Section 1001.7.2 is amended by adding the
following language:
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.
Section 1003.2 Required Installations. Sections 1003.2.1 and 1003.2.9 are amended and
Sections 1003.2.11, 1003.2.12, 1003.2.13, 1003.2.14, 1003.2.15, 1003.2.16, 1003.2.16.1 and
1003.2.16.2 are added to read as follows:
Section 1003.2.1 General. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in the
occupancies and locations set forth in Section 1003.2. In addition, an automatic fire
extinguishing system shall be required in those occupancies in the type construction which
exceed the square footage listed in Table 1003A of this Ordinance.
Section 1003.2.9 Group R Division 1 Occupancies. Section 1003.2.9 is amended by adding
the following language to the last paragraph:
Those systems installed in R-1 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 NFPA 13 or 13R where applicable.
1003.2.11 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.
1003.2.12 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.
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Section 1003.2.13 Separation Walls. The floor area set forth in Table 1003A shall be the total
floor area of the building irrespective of area separation walls.
Section 1003.2.14 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.
Section 1003.2.15 Other Codes. An automatic sPrinkler system shall be installed in all other
occupancies as may be required by the Uniform Building Code or the Califomia Building Code.
Section 1003.2.16 Existing Buildings. All changes of occupancy classification in existing
buildings shall comply with the requirements contained in Section 1003.2 and Table 1003A.
Section 1003.2.16.1 When an addition to an existing building causes the total square footage of
the building to exceed the maximum floor area specified in Table 1003A of this Ordinance, the
entire building shall be sprinkled.
EXCEPTION 1: Unless already provided with an automatic fire extinguishing system,
single family dwellings need not comply with Section 1003.2.16.1 above.
Section 1003.2.16.2 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 shall 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 1003.2.16.2 above.
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TABLE 1003A Summary of Requirements is added in its entirety as shown below:
Table 1003A
Summary of Requirements
Type of Constriction (UBC 1997)
OCCUPANCY I II III IV V
GROUP
A Div 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 N/A
A Div 2 ** 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
A Div 2.1 ** 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
A Div 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
A Div 4 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
B Div 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
.E Div 1 As required By California Building Code
E Div 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 3,000
E Div 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
F Div 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
F Div 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
H Div 1 All
H Div 2 All
H Div 3 All
H Div 4 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
H Div 5 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
H Div 6 All
H Div 7 All
I Div 1 ** All
I Div 2 ** All
I Div 3 All
M Div 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
R Div 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
R Div 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
S Div 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
S Div 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
S Div 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
** Not
permitted in II
N and IIIN
Construction
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Section 1006.3.3.6.1 General. Section 1006.3.3.6.1 is amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
Section 1006.3.3.6.1 General. All fire alarm systems shall be U.L. listed Central
Station Service systems as defined by the most current, edition of NFPA 72. When
approved by the Fire Department, local alarms are permitted in:
1. Day Care Facilities
2. Single Family Dwellings
3. Residential Care Facilities Licensed 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.
Section 1006.3.4.2 Certification. Section 1006.3.4.2 is amended in its entirety to read
as follows:
Fire alarm systems shall be U.L. Certificated and the permittee shall provide [For SFM]
the Certification of Completion in accordance with the most current edition of NFPA 72
to the authority having jurisdiction that the system has been installed in accordance with
the approved plans and specifications for all new fire alarm installations.
Section 1006.4 False Alarms. Is added to this Code to read:
1006.4.1 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.
1006.4.2 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.
1006.4.3 False Alarm charges are as follows:
1 st false alarm - Warning Letter
2nd false alarm in any 90 day period- $100.00
3rd and subsequent false alarms in
any 90 day period- $200.00
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Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys. Section 1109.7 is amended by deleting the
Exception.
Section 5204.5.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. The limits referred
to in Section 5204.5.2 are the Uniform 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.
Section 7701.7.2 Limits Established by Law. The limits referred to in Section
7701.7.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is
prohibited, are hereby established as follows: Any central business district area as
defined by this Code and any area which is zoned for other that industrial or agricultural
use.
Section 7802.1 General. Section 7802.1 is amended by adding a fourth exception as
follows:
4. The sale, use and discharge of fireworks are allowed in accordance with Chapter
5.24 of the Dublin Municipal Code.
Section 7902.2.2.2.1 Locations Where Above Ground Tanks are Prohibited. The
limits referred to in Section 7902.2.2 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.
Section 7904.2.5.4.2 Locations Where Above Ground Tanks are Prohibited. The
limits referred to in Section 7904.2.5.4.2 in which storage of flammable or combustible
liquids in outside above ground tanks is prohibited, are hereby established as follows:
Any area zoned for other than commercial, industrial, or agricultural use.
Section 8204.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. The limits referred to
in Section 8204.2 are the Uniform Fire Code in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum
gas is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: Any area zoned for other than
commercial, industrial, or agricultural use.
Appendix II E. Hazardous Materials Management Plans and Hazardous Materials
Inventory Statements.
Section 1. SCOPE. Section 1 is amended by adding the following sentence:
Hazardous Material Management Plans and Inventory Statements as required by the
Alameda County Health Services Department are accepted in lieu of this Appendix.
(Ord. 12-97 §3)
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5.08.040 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 Uniform 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. (Ord. 12-97 § 4)
5.08.050 Violations - Penalties
A. Any person who violates any provisions of the Uniform 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 (1) 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).
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
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Ordinance. Officers or employees so designated shall have the authority to cite or
arrest '~ersons who violate any of said provisions. (Ord. 12-97 § 5)
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Chapter 7.32
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
7.32.010 Title.
7.32.020 Purpose.
7.32.030 Adoption.
7.32.040 Scope.
7.32.050 Exceptions.
7.32.060 Additions, alterations and repairs-Generally.
7.32.070 Additions, alterations and repairs-Code compliance.
7.32.080 Alterations and repairs-Apartment house, hotels and dwellings.
7.32.090 Additions-Apartment house, hotels and dwellings.
7.32.100 Repair of roof covering.
7.32.110 Chapter 1, Administration- Deleted.
7.32.120 Section 504.6, Chapter 5, Area separation walls-Amended.
7.32.130 Section 505.4, Chapter 5, Yard restriction-Added.
7.32.140 Sections 904.2.3, 904.2.3.9, 904.2.4.1.1,904.2.5, 904.2.8, 904.2.9.1,
904.2.12, Chapter 9, Automatic fire extinguishing systems-Amended.
7.32.150 Section 1203.3 Exception, Chapter 12, Ventilation, -Deleted.
7.32.160 Section 1503.1, Chapter 15, Special requirements-Amended.
7.32.161 Section 1612.2.1, Chapter 16, Division I, Basic Load combinations -
Amended. ~
7.32.170 Section 1619. Chapter 16, Part VI, Wind design-Amended.
7.32.171 Section 1629.4.2.4, Chapter 16, Seismic Zone 4 near-source factor -
Amended
7.32.172 Section 1630.8.2.2, Chapter 16, Detailing requirements in Seismic
Zones 3 and 4 - Amended.
7.32173 Section 1630.10.2, Chapter 16, Calculated - Amended.
7.32.180 Table 16-A, Chapter 16, Part VI, Uniform and concentrated loads-
Amended.
7.32.181 Table 16-N, Chapter 16, Structural Systems 1 _ Amended.
7.32.182 Section 2204, Chapter 22, Design Methods - Amended.
7.32.183 Section 2205.3, Chapter 22, Design and Construction prOvisions -
Amended.
7.32.184 Division IV, Chapter 22, Seismic provisions for Structural Steel
Buildings - Amended.
7.32.185 Division V, Chapter 22, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel
Buildings for use with Allowable Stress Design - Deleted
7.32186 Chapter 23, Division III, Part I Allowable Stress Design of Wood -
Amended.
7.32.187 Section 2316.1, Chapter 23, Adoption and Scope - Amended.-
7.32.188 Section 2316.2.27, Chapter 23, Amendments - Amended.
7.32.190 Section 2320.11.3, Chapter 23, Bracing, Item 5-Deleted.
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7.32.200 Section 2320.11.3, Chapter 23, Bracing, Item 7-Amended.
7.32.205 Section 3101.1, Chapter 31,Prohibited Installations--Added
7.32.210 Section 3208, Chapter 32, Signs-Added.
7.32.220 Section 1010, Appendix Chapter 10, Building security-Amended.
7.32.230 Section 1020, Appendix Chapter 10,Non-Residential Building
security-Added.
7.32.010 Title.
The Uniform Building Code adopted by Section 7.32.030 and the provisions of this
chaPter is the City building code and may be cited as such, and will be referred to in the
Uniform Building Code and in this chapter as "this Code."
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 Uniform Building Code referred to in Section 7.32.030 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.
7.32.030 Adoption.
Certain documents, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being
marked as "Uniform Building Code," 1997 Edition, Volumes 1,2 and 3 including
Appendix Chapters, 3 Division II, 4 Division I, 10, 12 Division II, 15, 18, 31 Division III,
33 and 34 Division III published by the International Conference of Building Officials
are adopted by reference as the building code of the City pursuant to the provision of
Sections 50022.1 et seq. of the Government Code of the State of California except as
hereinafter modified in Sections 7.32.110 through 7.32.230 of this chapter.
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 of this 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 any of the
provisions of this code and Title 24, the provisions of Title 24 shall prevail.
7.32.050 Exceptions.
The provisions of this code shall not apply to:
A. Work located in a public street;
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B. Trailer coaches, campers, mobile homes, 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 of the
provisions of this code;
C. Houseboats or other watercraft; however, if any of the forgoing are stored out of the
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 of this 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 Additions, 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 not 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 of this 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
thereto which retains, replaces or extends the use of the original materials or continued
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
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repair shall not reduce any required fire resistance below that specified by this code,
reduce the resistance to lateral forces below that 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 not require any
legally existing apartment house, hotel, dwelling, or structure accessory thereto to be
made to conform to the provisions of this code solely because of the construction of the
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 of this 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 T28.120, 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 detectors
located as required for new Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. Further more 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
7.32.160.
7.32.110 Chapter 1, Administration,Deleted.
Chapter 1, is deleted.
7.32.120 Section 504.6, Chapter 5, Area separation walls-Amended.
Section 504.6 is amended by adding a new subsection 504.6.8 to read:
504.6.8 Area separation 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.
7.32.130 Section 505.4, Chapter 5, Yard restriction-Added.
A new Section 505.4 is added to read:
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505.4 Yard Restriction. The increase in area permitted by Sections 505.1 and
505.2 of this Section shall not be 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 recorded in the Alameda County Recorder's Office.
7.32.140 Sections 904.2.3, 904.2.3.9, 904.2.4.1.1,904.2.5, 904.2.8, 904.2.9.1,
904.2.12, Chapter 9, Automatic fire extinguishing systems-Amended.
Sections 904.2.3, 904.2.3.9, 904.2.4.1.1,904.2.5,904.2.8, 904.2.9.1,904.2.12 are
amended to read:
904.2.3 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).
904.2.3.9 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).
904.2.4.1.1 Group E Occupancies
904.2.4.1.1 An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be in Group E,
Division 2 and 3 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 E, Division 2 and 3 of Type V construction where the floor
area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
904.2.5 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).
904.2.8 Group M and S Occupancies.
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An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group M and 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 M and S occupancies of Type V construction where
the floor area exceeds 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
904.2.9.1 Gi'oup R, Division 1 and 3 Occupancies.
An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed where the total area
exceeds 5,000 square feet (465m2).
904.2.12 All Group A, B, E, H, I, R-1 & R-3
Occupancies. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed in all
Groups A, B, E, H, I, R-1 & R-3 occupancies located more than 1½ 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 type NFPA 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 area separation as set forth in
Section 504.6 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 UBC Standard 9-1.
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.
7.32.150 Section 1203.3 Exception, Chapter 12, Ventilation,- Deleted.
Section 1203.3 Exception is deleted.
7.32.160 Section 1503.1, Chapter 15, Special requirements-Amended.
Section 1503.1 is amended to read:
1503.1 Special Requirements.
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
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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-1 occupancies in Roofing Area 1 shall use roof coveting
material that conforms to Class B or better when tested in accordance with UBC
Standard 15-2, 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 when tested in accordance with UBC Standard
15-2, 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.
7.32.161 Section 1612.2.1, Chapter 16, Division I, Basic Load combinations.
Section 1612.2.1 is amended to read:
1612.2.1 Basic load combinations. Where Load and Resistance Factor
Design (Strength Design) is used, structures and all portions thereof shall
resist the most critical effects from the following combinations of factored
loads:
1.4D (12-1)
1.2D + 1.6L + 0.5 (Lr or S) (12-2)
1.2D + 1.6 (Lr or S) + (fl L or 0.8 W) (12-3)
1.2D+ 1.3/4,'+ (fl L +0.5 (Lr°rS) (12-4)
1.2D + 1.OE + (fl L + f2 S) (12-5)
0.gD -4- (1.0,oEh or 1.3W) (12-6)
WHERE:
fi = 1.0 for floors in places of public assembly, for live loads in excess of
100 psf (4.9 kN/m2 ), and for garage live load. = 0.5 for other live loads.
f2 -- 0.7 for roof configurations (such as saw tooth) that do not shed snow
off the structure. = 0.2 for other roof configurations.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Factored load combinations for concrete per Section
1909.2 where load combinations do not include seismic forces.
2. Where other factored load combinations are specifically required by the
provisions of this code.
7,32.170 Section 1619. Chapter 16, Division III, Wind design-Amended.
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Section 1619 is amended to read:
Section 1619 Exposure.
All portions of the City of Dublin have a basic wind speed of 70 miles per hour.
All portions shall be exposure "B" except that all portions of the City of Dublin
east of the easterly City boundary as it existed on December 23, 1986 and all
portions of the City of Dublin west of the westerly City boundary as it existed on
April 21, 1991 shall be exposure "C".
7.32.171 Section 1629.4.2.4, Chapter 16, Seismic Zone 4 near-source factor
Section 1629.4.2.4 is amended to read:
1629.4.2.4 The provisions in Sections 9.6a and 9.6b of AISC - Seismic Part 1
shall not apply, except for cOlumns in one-story buildings or columns at the top
story of multistory buildings.
7.32.172 Section 1630.8.2.2, Chapter 16, Detailing requirements in Seismic
Zones 3 and 4.
Section 1630.8.2.2 is amended to read:
1630.8.2.2 Detailing requirements in Seismic Zones 3 and 4. In Seismic Zones
3 and 4, elements supporting discontinuous systems shall meet the following
detailing or member limitations:
1. Reinforced concrete or reinforced masonry elements designed primarily as
axial-load members shall comply with Section 1921.4.4.5.
2. Reinforced concrete elements designed primarily as flexural members and
supporting other than light-frame wood shear wall systems or light-frame steel
and wood structural panel shear wall systems shall comply with Sections 1921.3.2
and 1921.3.3. Strength computations for portions of slabs designed as supporting
elements shall include only those, portions of the slab that comply with the
requirements of these Sections.
3. Masonry elements designed primarily as axial-load carrying members shall
comply with Sections 2106.1.12.4, Item 1, and 2108.2.6.2.6.
4. Masonry elements designed primarily as flexural members shall comply with
Section 2108.2.6.2.5.
5. Not Adopted.
6. Steel elements designed primarily as flexural members or trusses shall have
bracing for both top and bottom beam flanges or chords at the location of the
support of the discontinuous system and shall comply with the requirements of
AISC-Seismic Part I, Section 9.4b.
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7.32.173 Section 1630.10.2, Chapter 16, Calculated.
Section 1630.10.2 is amended to read:
1630.10.2 Calculated. Calculated story drift using AM shall not exceed 0.025
times the story height for structures having a fimdamental period of less than 0.5
second. For structures having a fundamental period of 0.5 second or greater, the
calculated Story drift shall not exceed 0.020/T ~/3 times the story height.
(Note: Exceptions to remain unchanged)
7.32. 180 Table 16-A, Chapter 16, Division I, Uniform and concentrated loads-
Amended.
Table 16-A is amended by adding a new Footnote 10 to read:
10. Bridges for vehicular traffic shall be designed for H20 loading as
designated by the American Association of State Highway Officials.
7.32.181 Table 16-N, Chapter 16, Structural Systems ~
Table 16-N of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
BASIC STRUCTURAL LATERAL-FORCE-RESISTING SYSTEM R ~ HEIGHT
SYSTEM2 DESCRIPTION LIMIT FOR
SEISMIC
ZONES 3 AND
4(feet)
x 304.S for mm
1. Bearing wall system 1. Light-framed walls with shear panels
ta Wood structural panel wails for structures three stories 5.5 2.8 65
or less
b. .4H other light-framed walls 4.5 2.8 65
2. Shear walls
a. Concrete 4.5 2.8 160
b. Masonry 4.5 2.8 160
3. Light steel-framed bearing walls with tenslon-only bracing 2.8 2.2 65
4. Braced frames where bracing carries gravity load
a. Steel
b. Concretes 4.4 2.2 160
c. Heavy timber 2.8 2.2 s
2.8 2.2 65
2. Building frame system 1. Steel eccentrically braced frame (EBF) 7.0 2.8 240
2. Light-framed wails with shear panels.
a. Wood structural panel walls for structures three stories 6.5 2.8 65
or less
b. All other light-framed wails 5.0 2.8 65
3. Shear walls
a. Concrete 5.5 2.8 240
b. Masonry 5.5 2.8 160
4. Ordinary braced frames
a. Steel6 5.6 2.2 356
b. Concretes 5.6 2.2 s
c. Heavy timber 5.6 2.2 65
5. Special concentrically braced frames
a. Steel 6.4 2.2 240
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3. Moment-resisting frame 1. Special moment-resisting frame (SMRF)
system a. Steel 8.5 2.8 N.L.
b. Concrete4 8.5 2.8 N.L.
2. Masonry moment-resisting wall frame (MMRWF) 6.5 2.8 160
3. Intermediate moment-resisting frame (IMRF)s
a. Steep
b. Concretes 4.5 2.8 35~
4. Ordinary moment-resisting frame (OMRF) 5.5 2.8 -
a. Steels
b. Concretes 3.5 2.8 35~
$
5. Special truss moment frames of steel (STMF) 3.5 2.8 -
6.5 2.8 240
4. Dual systems 1. Shear walls
a. Concrete with SMRF 8.5 2.8 N.L.
b. Concrete with steel OMRF (Not Permitted)
c. Concrete with concrete IMRF s 6.5 2.8
d. Masonry with SMRF 5.5 2.8 160
e. Masonry with steel OMRF (Not Permitted)
f. Masonry with concrete IMRF $ ! 4.2 2.8 .
g. Masonry with masonry MMRWF 6.0 2.8 160
2. Steel EBF
a. WithsteelSMRF 8.5 2.8 N.L.
b. With steel OMRF (Not Permitted)
3. Ordinary braced frames (Not Permitted)
4. Special concentrically braced frames
a. Steel with steel SMRF 7.5 2.8 N.L.
b. Steel with steel OMRF (Not Permitted)
5. Steel IMRF (Not permitted)
5. Cantilevered column 1. Cantilevered column elements 2.2 2.0 357
building systems
6. Shear wall-frame 1. Concretes 5.5 2.8 160
interaction systems
7. Undefined systems See Section 1629.6.7 and 1629.9.2 -
N.L.- no limit
~ See Section 1630.4 for combination of structural systems.
2 Basic structural systems are defined in Section 1629.6.
3 Prohibited in Seismie Zones 3 and 4.
n Includes precast concrete conforming to Section 1921.2.7.
5 Prohibited in Seismic Zones 3 and 4, except as permitted in Section 1634.2.
~ In Seismic Zones 3 and 4 steel IMRF's, OMRF's and steel ordinary braced frames are permitted as follows:
~.t Structures using Steel IMRF's and OMRF's are permitted to a height of 35 ft..where the total dead weight of the floors,
walls and roof do not exceed 35 psf. or for single-story buildings where the moment joints of field connections are
constructed of bolted end plates and the dead load of the roof does not exceed 15 psf. the height is permitted to be
increased to 60 ft.
6.2 Steel ordinary braced frames are permitted in penthouse structures and in other one-story buildings or structures where
the total dead weight of the roof does not exceed 15 psf, and the height of the building or structure does not exceed 60
feet.
7 Total height of the building including cantilevered columns.
s Prohibited in Seismic Zones 2A, 2B, 3 and 4. See Section 1633.2.7.
7.32.182 Section 2204, Chapter 22, Design Methods.
Section 2204 is amended to read:
Design shall be by one of the following methods.
2204.1 Load and Resistance Factor Design. Steel design based on load and
resistance factor design method shall resist the factored load combinations of
section 1612.2 in accordance with the applicable requirements of section 2205
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2204.2 Allowable Stress Design. Steel design based on allowable stress design
methods shall resist the factored load combinations of section 1612.3 in
accordance with the applicable requirements of section 2205
7.32.183 Section 2205.3, Chapter 22, Design and Construction Provisions:
Section 2205.3 is amended to read:
2205.3 Seismic Design Provisions for Structural Steel. Steel structural elements
that resist seismic forces shall, in addition to the requirements of Section 2205.2 be
designed in accordance with Division IV.
7.32.184 Division IV, Chapter 22, Seismic provisions for Structural Steel
Buildings.
Division IV is amended to read:
Based on Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, of the
American Institute of Steel Construction. Parts I and III, dated April 15,
1997 and Supplement No. 2, dated November 10, 2000.
Section 2210 -- ADOPTION
Except for the modifications as set forth in Sections 2211 and 2212 of this
division and the requirements of the Building Code, the seismic design,
fabrication, and erection of structural steel shall be in accordance with the
Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, April 15, 1997
published by the American Institute of Steel Construction, 1 East Wacker
Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60601, as if set out at length herein. The
adoption of Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings in this
Division, hereinafter referred to as AISC-Seismic, shall include Parts I
(LRFD), and III (ASD):. and Supplement No. 2, dated November 10, 2000.
Where other codes, standards, or Specifications are referred to in this
specification, they are to be considered as only an indication of an
acceptable method or material that can be used with the approval of the
Building Official.
Section 2211 - DESIGN METHODS
When the load combinations from Section 1612.2 for LRFD are used,
structural steel buildings shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 22
Division II (AISC-LRFD) and Part I of AISC-Seismic as modified by this
Division. When the load combinations from Section 1612.3 for ASD are
used, structural steel buildings shall be designed in accordance with
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Chapter 22 Division III (AISC-ASD) and Part III of AISC-Seismic as
modified by this Division.
Section 2212 - AMENDMENTS
The AISC-Seismic adopted by this Division apply to the seismic design of
structural steel members except as modified by this Section.
The following terms that appear in AISC-Seismic shall be taken as indicated in the 1997 Uniform
Building Code.
AISC-Seismic 1997 Uniform Building Code
Seismic Force Resisting System Lateral Force Resisting System
Design Earthquake Design Basis Ground Motion
Load Combinations Eqs. (4-1) and (4-2) Chapter 16 Eqs. (12-17) and (12-18)
respectively
LRFD Specification Section Eqs. (A4-i) through Chapter 16 Eqs. (12-1) through' (12-6)
(A4-6) respectively
~oQE Em
1. Part I, Sec. 1. of the AISC Seismic Provisions is revised as follows:
1. SCOPE
These provisions arc intended for the design and construction of
structural steel members and connections in the Seismic Force Resisting
Systems in buildings for which the design forces resulting from
earthquake motions have been determined on the basis of various levels of
energy dissipation in the inelastic range of response. These provisions
shall apply to buildings in Seismic Zone 2 with an importance factor I
greater than one, in Seismic Zone 3 and 4 or when required by the
Engineer of Record.
These provisions shall be applied in conjunction with, Chapter 22,
Division II, hereinafter referred to as the LRFD Specification. All
members and connections in the Lateral Force Resisting System shall have
a design strength as provided in thc LRFD Specification to resist load
combinations 12-1 through 12-6 (in Chapter 16) and shall meet the
requirements in these provisions.
Part I includes a Glossary, which is specifically applicable to this Part,
and Appendix S.
2. Part I, Sec. 4.1., first paragraph of the AISC Seismic Provisions is
revised as follows:
4.1 Loads and Load Combinations
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The loads and load combinations shall be those in Section 1612.2 except
as modified throughout these provisions.
7.32.185 Division V, Chapter 22, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel
Buildings for use with Allowable Stress Design.
Division V is deleted.
7.32.186 Chapter 23, Division III, Part I Allowable stress Design of Wood
Chapter 23, Division III, Part I is amended to read:
Division III-DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN OF WOOD BUILDINGS
Part I-ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN OF WOOD
This standard, with certain exceptions, is the ANSI/NFoPA NDS-97 National
Design Specification for Wood Construction of the American Forest and
Paper Association, 1997 Edition, and the Supplement to the 1997 Edition,
National Design Specification, adopted by reference.
The National Design Specification for Wood Construction, 1997 Edition, and
supplement are available from the American Forest and Paper Association, 1111
19th Street, NW, Eighth Floor, Washington, DC, 20036.
7.32.187 Section 2316.1, Chapter 23~ Adoption and Scope.
Section 2316.1 is amended to read
Section 2316.1 - Adoption and Scope: The National Design Specification
for Wood Construction, 1997 Edition (NDS), which is hereby adopted as a
part of this code, shall apply to the design and ....
7.32.188 Section 2316.2.27, Chapter 23, Amendments.
Section 2316.2.27 and accompanying Table is deleted.
7.32.190 Section 2320.11.3, Chapter 23, Bracing, Item 5-Deleted.
Section 2320.11.3, Item 5 is deleted.
7.32. 200 Section 2320.11.3, Chapter 23, Bracing, Item 7-Amended.
Section 2320.11.3, Item 7 is amended to read:
Portland cement plaster on studs spaced 16 inches (406 mm) on center
installed in accordance with Table No. 25-1. Limited to single story R-3
and U-1 occupancies.
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7.32.205 Section 3101.1, Chapter 31,Prohibited InstallationswAdded
A new Section 3101.1 is added to read:
It shall be unlawful to install a woodbuming fireplace or appliance that is not one
of the following:
1) Pellet-fueled wood heater,
2) EPA certified wood heater,
3) Fireplace certified by EPA (Should EPA develop a fireplace
certification program.)
7.32. 210 Section 3208, Chapter 32, Signs-Added.
A new Section 3208 is added to read:
Section 3208 Signs. Signs when placed flat against the wall ora
building shall not project beyond the front property line more than 12
inches (305mm).
7.32.220 Section 1010, Appendix Chapter 10, Building security - Amended
Section 1010 is .amended to read:
1010 Residential Security Requirements.
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 addressed as follows:
(1) Driveways servicing more than 20 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 light
source shall be provided with an uninterruptible AC power source or controlled only by
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.
(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 with recessed entryway over 2 feet, an additional
lighted address must be placed at the entryway to the recessed area. If the recessed area
provides access to more than one dwelling unit, the range of units shall be displayed.
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(6) Each principal building shall display the number or letter assigned to that
building on each comer of the building
(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 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, both real and symbolic, shall be designed to afford opportunities for
surveillance through the barrier.
(6) For residential development, walls 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,
detailed 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 candles 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.
(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
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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 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 or other approved methods approved by
the Building Official.
(8) Open parking lots, carports and refuse areas shall be illuminated to a medium
· level as specified in the IES Lighting Handbook, 1987 application volume, which is a
minimum level of 1.0 foot-candle of light at ground level between sunset and stmrise.
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 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 be a 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 lock shall have a lock receiving point at each outer
edge of the 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 ½) inches into the receiving guide. A bolt diameter of three-eighths (3/8)
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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.
(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:
(A) An approved Knoxbox or Knox type key switch is to be mounted on a
control pedestal consisting of a metal post/pipe shall be installed at a height of 42 inches
and a minimum of 15 feet (4.6 m) 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 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 hallways 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 Knoxbox
which shall be installed as follows:
(a) Pedestrian gates/doors using an electromagnetic type lock shall install
a key switch within a telephone/intercom console or in a control housing.
(b) Pedestrian gate doors utilizing mechanical locks shall install a
Knoxbox adjacent to each gate/door, securely attaching it to a fence or
wall.
(f) Keying requirements
Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit in a tract or commercial
development, constructed under the same general plan, 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 protected 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 ¼" 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.
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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 of minimum 0.125-inch-thick steel attached to
the door's exterior by non-removable 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 minimum
maintained) one-foot candle of light at floor level, using a non-intermptible 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 of laundry rooms shall be visible from the exterior along
common walking or driving surfaces. Perimeter windows and 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.
(2) Side Gates. 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 ½) 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.
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(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 Uniform 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 comers.
7.32.230 Section 1020, Appendix Chapter 10, Non Residential Building
Security Requirements. -Added.
A new Section 1020 is added to read:
1020 Non Residential Building Security.
(a) Addressing, All non2residential 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. In addition all rear doors or service doors will have the name of the 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
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 might be 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
adjacent to 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.
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(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 comer of the building, as determined by the
Building Official.
(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-residential buildings shall at a minimum be
illuminated as follows:
(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.
(2) All exterior entrances shall be illuminated with a uniformly maintained minimum
level of one foot candles 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.
(3) All light switches in public rest rooms or identified for general public use shall be
of the style that cannot be turned off or on by users other than staff.
(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 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
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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 illuminated to a medium
level as specified in the IES Lighting Handbook, 1987 application volume, which is a
minimum level of 1.0 foot-candle of light at ground level between sunset and sunrise.
(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 uniformly maintained minimum level of two foot candles of light
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.
(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 wifh 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 be a 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 lock shall 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. 120 inches of
thickness, with a minimum bolt diameter of one half (1/2) inch and protrude at least one
and one half (1 ½) 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
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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 manned mechanical
parking type gates shall provide for police emergency access as follows:
(A) An approved Knoxbox or Knox type key switch is to be mounted on a
control pedestal consisting of a metal post/pipe shall be installed at a height of 42
inches and a minimum of 15 feet (4.6 m) 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 require any back-up
movements in order to enter/exit the gate.
(2) Non-residential multi-tenant buildings utilizing electronic access control systems
on the main entry doors, and enclosed retail shopping centers shall provide police
emergency access utilizing an approved key switch device or approved Knoxbox which
shall be installed as follows:
(a) All doors using an electromagnetic type of lock shall install a key
switch device within the building's exterior telephone/intercom console or in a
control housing consisting of a heavy gauge metal, vandal and weather resistant
square or rectangular housing which shall be installed on the top of the control
pedestal. An approved Knoxbox or Knox type key switch is to be mounted on the
side facing the roadway located within close proximity and in a visible area near
the door.
(b) Exterior main entry doors of an enclosed shopping center utilizing
mechanical door locks shall install a key vault within close proximity and in a
visible area near the door.
(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:
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(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 (1/4) inch in diameter. The provisions of the
preceding 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) shall be 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:
(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 of three (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
deadbolt with 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 Uniform 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
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(b) On Single doors, panic hardware may have one locking point, which is
not t° be located at either the top or bottom 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 if less 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.
(8) Side or rear window of the 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) The protective bars or grills shall not interfere with the operation of opening
windows if such windows are required to be openable by the Uniform Building
Code.
(10) All 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:
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(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 ¼) 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.
(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 be covered 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 may be desired.)
(c) Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with non-
removable pins when using pin-type hinges.
(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(I/2) inch round or one by one-fourth (1 x
¼) 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 Uniform Building Code or Title 19, California
Administrative Code.
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(14) Exterior roof ladders shall not be p~rmitted.
(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.
(1) 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. If pedestrian 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 intervals.
Security telephones shall be visible from all vehicular and pedestrian ingress/egress
points and identified with appropriate signage.
(4) Blind comers shall be provided with shatterproof convex mirrors to improve
visibility for both operators of vehicles and pedestrians.
(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 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 Uniform Building
Code.
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(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 comers.
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Chapter 7.36
ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
7.36.010 Title.
7.36.020 Purpose.
7.36.030 Adoption.
7.36.040 Scope.
7.36.050 Exceptions.
7.36.060 Additions, alterations and repairs.
7.36.070 Fire alarms.
7.36.080 Section 210-53, Office receptacle outlets-Added.
7.36.090 Article 336-4-Amended.
7.36.010 Title.
The National Electrical Code adopted by Sections 7.36.030 and the provisions of this
chapter is the City electrical code and may be cited as such and will be referred to in the
National Electrical Code and in this chapter as "this code.
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 National Electrical Code 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.
The "National Electrical Code 1999," published by the National Fire Protection
AssociatiOn, a copy of which is filed in the office of the City Clerk, is adopted by
reference as the electrical code for the City pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1
et seq. of the Government Code of the State of California, except as hereinafter modified
in Sections 7.36.070 and 7.36.090 of this chapter.
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, appliances, devices, equipment, and
apparatuses used for or in connection with 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
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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 o'fthe 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 determined 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 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 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.
7.36.070 Fire alarms.
All fire alarm systems shall conform to the requirements of Title 24, California
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 point along the floor line any wall
space is more than six (6) feet (1.83m) measured horizontally, from an outlet in that
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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 openings. 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 be permitted to include two or more walls of a
room (around comers) 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 ½) feet (t .68 m) above the floor.
7.36.090 Article 336-4-Amended.
Article 336-4 is amended by replacing it with the following:
(a) Type NM, NMC or NMS. Types NM, NMC and NMS cables shall not be
used (1) in any dwelling or structure exceeding three floors above grade; (2) as service-
entrance cable; (3) embedded in poured concrete; or (4) in any non-residential
occupancy, For the purpose of this article, the first floor of a building shall be that floor
that has 50 percent or more of the exterior wall surface area level with or above finished
grade. One additional level that is the first level and not designed for human habitation
and used only for vehicle parking, storage or similar use shall be permitted.
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Chapter 7.40
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
7.40.010 Title.
7.40.020 Purpose.
7.40.030 Adoption.
7.40.040 Scope.
7.40.050 Exceptions.
7.40.060 Additions, alterations and repairs.
7.40.070 Section 609.3, Chapter 6, Water piping in slab floors-Amended.
7.40.080 Sections 701.1, Chapter 7, Materials-Amended.
7.40.090 Sections 903.1, Chapter 9, Materials-Amended.
7.40.100 Section 1101.3. Chapter 11, Materials-Amended.
7.40.010 Title.
The Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by Section 7.40.030 and the provisions of this chapter is
the City plumbing code and may be cited as such and will be referred to in the Uniform
Plumbing Code and in this chapter as "this code".
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
Uniform Plumbing Code 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.
The "Uniform Plumbing Code" 2000 Edition, Published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including Appendix Chapters A, B, D, E, H, I, and K, a
copy of which is filed in the office of the City Clerk is adopted by reference as the plumbing
code for the City pursuant to the provision of Section 50022.1 es seq. of the Government Code of
the State of California except as hereinafter modified in Sections 7.40.060 through 7.40.100 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.
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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. Plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be made accessible to the physically handicapped.
Whenever there is a conflict between the provisions of Title 24, California Code of Regulations,
and this code, the provision to 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. Plumbing systems 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
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 Uniform 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 of this code.
B. 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
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 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:
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7.40.080 Section 701.1, Chapter 7, Materials-Amended.
Section 701.1 is amended by replacing subsection 701.1.2 to read:
701.1.2 ABS and PVC DWV piping installations shall be limited to residential construction not
exceeding two (2) stories in height and to relocatable public school buildings. For the purpose of
this subsections, the first floor of a building shall be that floor that has fifty (50) percent or more
of the exterior wall surface area level with or above finished grade. One additional level that is
the first level and not designed for human habitation and used only for vehicle parking, storage
or similar use shall be permitted.
7.40.090 Section 903.1, Chapter 9, Materials-Amended.
Section 903. lis amended by replacing subsection 903.1.2 to read:
903.1.2 ABS and PVC DWV piping installations shall be limited to residential construction not
exceeding two (2) stories in height and to relocatable public school buildings. For the purpose of
this subsections, the first floor of a building shall be that floor that has fifty (50) percent or more
of the exterior wall surface area level with or above finished grade. One additional level that is
the first level and not designed for human habitation and used only for vehicle parking, storage
or similar use shall be permitted.
7.40.100 Section 1101.3. Chapter 11, Materials --Amended.
Section 1101.3 is amended by replacing subsection 1101.3 to read:
1101.3.1 Material Uses. Rainwater piping placed within the interior of a building or run within
a vent or shaft shall be of cast iron, galvanized steel, wrought iron, brass, copper, lead, Schedule
40 ABS DWV, Schedule 40 PVC DWV, or other approved materials. Change in direction shall
conform to the requirements of Section 706.0. ABS and PVC DWV piping installations shall be
limited to residential construction not exceeding two (2) stories in height and to relocatable
public school buildings. For the purpose of this subsection, the first floor of a building shall be
that floor that has fifty (50) percent or more of the exterior wall surface area level with or above
finished grade. One additional level that is the first level and not designed for human habitation
and used only for vehicle parking, storage or similar use shall be permitted.
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Chapter 7.44
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
7.44.010 Title.
7.44.020 Purpose.
7.44.030 Adoption.
7~44.040 Scope.
7.44.050 Exceptions.
7.44.060 Additions, alterations and repairs.
7.44.070 Chapter 1, Administration-Deleted.
7.44.010 Title
The Uniform Mechanical Code adopted by Section 7.44.030 and the provisions of this
chapter is the City mechanical code and may be cited as such and will be referred to in
the Uniform Mechanical Code and in this chapter as "this code."
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
of the Uniform Mechanical Code 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.
The "Uniform Mechanical Code," 2000 Edition, published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including Appendix chapters A, B, C
and D, a copy of which is filed in the office of the City Clerk, is adopted by reference as
the mechanical code for the City pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et seq. of
the Government Code of the State of California except as hereinafter modified in Section
7.44.070 of this chapter.
7.48.040 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, in any building,
structure, orPremises 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.
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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 in 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 of this code.
7.44.060 Additions, alterations and repairs.
A. All work done in connection with an addition to an existing mechanical installation
shall conform to the applicable provisions of this 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 1. including Parts t,2 and 3 is deleted.
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BUILDING REGULATION ADMINISTRATION
Sections:
Article I Enforcement
7.28.010 Enforcement officer designated.
7.28.020 Right of entry.
7.28.030 Stop Work orders.
7.28.040 Occupancy or use violations.
7.28.050 Dangerous buildings or structures.
7.28.060 Dangerous electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations.
7.28.070 Maintaining dangerous structures and/or installations prohibited.
7.28.080 Abatement.
7.28.090 Substandard buildings.
7.28.100 Illegal buildings, structures or installations.
7.28.110 Discontinuance of utilities-authority.
7.28.120 Existing buildings, structures or installations.
7.28.130 Maintenance requirements.
7.28.140 Alternate materials and methods of construction.
7.28.150 Modifications.
7.28.155 Code Conflicts Added.
7.28.160 Compliance-Tests.
7.28.170 Appeals.
7.28.180 Revocation of modification of variance.
7.28.190 Liability.
7.28.200 Violation-Penalty.
Article II Definitions
7.28.210 Generally.
7.28.220 Building Official.
7.28.230 Electrical installation.
7.28.240 Health Officer.
7.28.250 Mechanical installation.
7.28.260 Plumbing installation.
7.28.270 This chapter.
Article III Permit Requirements
7.28.280 Permit-Required.
7.28.290 Exceptions.
7.28.300 Permit-Application.
7.28.310 Permit-Application-Plans and Specifications.
7.28.320 Plans and Specifications-Requirements.
7.28.330 Permit-Application-Plats required.
7.28.340 Permit-Issuance-Generally.
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7.28.350 Permit-Issuance-Restrictions.
7.28.360 Permittee responsibility.
7.28.370 Granting of permit not approval for violation.
7.28.380 Permit-Expiration-Exception.
7.28.390 Application expiration.
7.28.400 Permit-Extensions.
7.28.410 ' Building Official-Authority to deny permit.
7.28.420 Permit-Suspension or revocation.
7.28.430 Fees-Generally.
7.28.440 Permit processing fee.
7.28.450 Refunds.
7.28.460 Fees-Partially completed work.
7.28.470 Additional fees for changes.
7.28.480 Reinspections.
7.28.490 Code compliance survey.
7.28.500 Inspection fee-Moved building.
7.28.510 Plan and specification storage fee.
7.28.520 Fees for additional plan checking.
7.28.530 Fees-Other inspection services.
Article IV Inspections
7.28.540 Generally.
7.28.550 Approvals required.
7.28.560 Inspection required before use commences.
7.28.570 Notification for inspections required.
7.28.580 Other inspections.
7.28.590 Special inspections.
7.28.600 Inspections-Moved buildings, structures or systems.
Article ¥ OccUpancy
7.28.610 Generally.
7.28.620 Approval to connect utilities.
7.28.630 Temporary or partial occupancy.
7.28.640 Authority to withhold approval to occupancy.
Article I Enforcement
7.28.010 Enforcement officer designated.
There is established in the City the office of the Building Official who is responsible for
enforcing and administering all of the provisions of this chapter, as hereinafter provided. The
enforcement of Chapter 7.52 shall be as designated in Section 7.52.030. The Alameda County
Health Officer shall enforce all of the provisions of this chapter pertaining to: 1. Private water supply;
2. Private sewage disposal systems;
3. Infestation of insects, vermin or rodents;
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4. Storage and removal of garbage;
5. Sanitation of bedding.
B. For purpose of enforcement of the foregoing provisions of this chapter the Health Officer
shall have the same authority and duties that are assigned to the Building Official in this section
and in Sections 7.28.020, 7.28.030, 7.28.110, 7.28.140, 7.28.150, 7.28.160, 7.28.170, and
7.28.180 of this article.
C. The Building Official and the Alameda County Health Officer shall have the power of a
peace officer.
7.28.020 Right of entry.
Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter or
whenever the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter
exists in any building or any premises, or there exists in any building or upon any premises any
condition which makes the building or premises dangerous, substandard, unsanitary, or a menace
to life, health or property, the Building Official may enter such building or premises at all
reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the Building Official
by this chapter or any other applicable law, ordinance, rule, or regulations provided that if such
building or premises be occupied, he shall first present credentials and demand entry. If such
entry is refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to
secure entry.
7.28.030 Stop work orders.
Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this chapter or any other
applicable law, ordinance, rule, regulation,_or the approved plans, the Building Official may
order the work stopped by serving written notice on any persons engaged in, doing, or causing
such work to be done. Any such person shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the
Building Official to proceed with the work. If there are no persons present on the premises the
notice may be posted in a conspicuous place. The notice shall state the nature of the violation.
Any person violating a stop work order shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
7.28.040 Occupancy oruse violations.
A. Whenever any building or structure, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installation, or
portion thereof, is being used contrary to the provisions of this chapter or any other applicable
law, ordinance, rule, or regulation, and whenever the occupancy of a building has been changed
without the approval of the Building Official, the Building Official may order such use
discontinued and, where deemed necessary for the safety of the occupants thereof, or the public,
may order the building or structure or portion thereof to be vacated by serving written notice to
any persons using or causing such use. If there are no persons present on the premises at the
time, the notice may be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises. The notice shall state the
nature of the violation and the time when said use shall be discontinued, and when required, the
time which said building or structure or portion thereof shall be vacated. No person shall
continue said use or continue to occupy said building or structure, electrical, plumbing, or
mechanical installation, or portion thereof, contrary to the terms of said notice until the violation
is corrected and use or occupancy is authorized by 'the Building Official.
B. Any person violating any notice issued pursuant to this section shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
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7.28.050 Dangerous buildings or structures.
For the purpose of this chapter, any building or structure which has any of all of the conditions
or defects hereinafter described shall be deemed to be a dangerous building or structure;
provided, that such conditions or defects exist t° the extent that the life, health, property, or
safety of the public or its occupants are endangered:
A. Whenever any door, aisle, passageway, stairway or other means of exit is not of sufficient
width or size, or is not so arranged as to provide safe and adequate means of exit in case of fire
or panic;
B. Whenever the stress in any materials, member or portion thereof, due to all dead and live
loads, is more than one and one-half times the working stress or stresses allowed in the building
code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location;
C. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any
other cause, to such an extent the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it
was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the building code for
new buildings or similar structure, purpose or location;
D. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become
detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property;
E. Whenever any portion of a building or structure, or any member, appurtenance or
ornamentation on the exterior thereof is not of sufficient strength or stability, or is not so
anchored, or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting a wind pressure of one half of that
specified in the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location without
exceeding the working stresses permitted in the building code for such buildings;
F. Whenever any portion thereof has cracked, warped, buckled, or settled to such an extent that
walls or other structural portions have materially less resistance to winds or earthquakes than is
required in the case of similar new construction;
G. Whenever the building or structure, or any portion thereof, because of (1) dilapidation,
deterioration, or decay; (2) faulty construction; (3) the removal, movement or instability or any
portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting building; (4) the deterioration,
decay or inadequacy of its foundation; or (5) any other cause, likely to partially or completely
collapse;
H. Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly
unsafe for the purpose of which it is being used;
I. Whenever the exterior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean, or buckle to such
an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall inside the middle
one third of thc base;
J. Whenever the building or structure, exclusive of the foundations, shows thirty-three percent
(33%) or more damage or deterioration of its supporting member or members, or fifty percent
(50%) damage or deterioration of its non-supporting members, enclosing or outside walls
covetings;
K. Whenever the building.or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood,
or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (1) an attractive nuisance to children;
(2) a harbor for vagrants, criminal or immoral persons; or as to (3) enable persons to resort
thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful or immoral acts;
L. Whenever any building or structure has been constructed, exists, or is maintained in
violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such building or structure
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provided by this chapter or any law, ordinance, rule, or regulation in relation to the condition,
location or structure of buildings;
M. Whenever any building or structure which, whether oi' not erected in accordance with all
applicable laws and ordinance, has in any non-supporting part, member or portion, less than fifty
percent (50%), or in any supporting part, member or portion less than 66 percent (66%) of the (1)
strength; (2) fire resisting qualities or characteristics; or (3) weather resistance qualities or
characteristics required by law in the case of a newly constructed building of like area, height
and occupancy in the same location. Except that for buildings erected prior to the effective date
of Alameda County Ordinance 74-66 the seismic forces specified in Alameda County Ordinance
950 N.S. shall be used rather than the seismic forces required by law for a newly constructed
building of like area, height, and occupancy in the same location for determining the percent of
strength;
N. Whenever a building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes,
because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or
arrangement, inadequate light, air or sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is determined by the
Building Official to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that it is
likely to cause sickness or disease;
O. Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition,
deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire resistive construction, faulty
electric wiring, gas connections or heating apparatus or other cause, is determined by the
Building Official to be a fire hazard;
P. Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance
known to the common law or in equity jurisprudence;
Q. Whenever any portion of a building or structure remains on a site after the demolition or
destruction of the building or structure, or whenever anY building or structure is abandoned for a
period in excess of six (6) months so as to constitute such building or portion thereof an
attractive nuisance or hazard to the public.
7.28.060 Dangerous electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations.
For thc purpose of this chapter, any electrical, plumbing or mechanical installation which has
any or all the conditions or defects hereinafter described shall be a dangerous electrical,
plumbing or mechanical installation, provided that such conditions or defects exist to the extent
that thc life, health, property or safety of the public or any persons using such installation are
endangered:
A. Whenever any protective or safety service specified in this chapter is; not provided,
inoperative; or is defective, dilapidated, deteriorated so as to fail to function as originally
intended;
B. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof because of (1) dilapidation, deterioration,
or decay; (2) faulty construction; (3) obsolescence; (4) inadequate maintenance, which in relation
to existing usc constitutes a hazard to life, health, property or safety;
C. Whenever any installation of any portion thereof which is damaged by fire, wind,
earthquake, flood or any other cause so as to constitute a hazard to life, health, property or safety;
D. Whenever any installation or any portion thereof was Constructed, installed, altered or
maintained in violation of this chapter so as to constitute a hazard to life, health, property or
safety;
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E. Whenever any installation is in such condition as to constitute a public nuisance known to
common law or in equity jurisprudence.
7.28.070 Maintaining dangerous structures or installations prohibited.
It is unlawful to maintain or usc a dangerous building or structure, or a dangerous electrical,
plumbing, or mechanical installation.
7.28.080 Abatement.
All dangerous buildings or structures, or dangerous electrical, plumbing, or mechanical
installations are hereby declared to be public nuisance and may be abated by repair,
rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures specified in Chapter 7.52
or by any other remedy available at law.
7.28.090 Substandard buildings.
All buildings or portions thereof which are determined to be substandard as defined in Section
1001 of the Housing Code are declared to be public nuisances and may be abated by repair,
rehabilitation, demolition, or removal in accordance with the procedure specified in Chapter 7.52
or by any other remedy available at law. It shall be unlawful to maintain or use any such
substandard building. Except that any condition which would require displacement of sound
walls or ceilings to meet height, length, or width requirements of ceilings, rooms, and dwellings
shall not by itself be considered sufficient existence of dangerous conditions making a
substandard building, unless the building was constructed, altered or converted in violation of
such requirements in effect at the time of construction, alteration or conversion.
7.28.100 Illegal building, structures or installations.
A. Every building or structure or portion thereof, and every electrical, plumbing or mechanical
installation or portion thereof, erected, installed, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved,
converted, or improved without a permit and which was subject to the requirements for permits
by the Alameda County Building Code, the Alameda County Electrical Code, the Alameda
County Plumbing Code, the Alameda County Heating and Ventilating Code, the Alameda
County Mechanical code as adopted by Alameda County Ordinance Number 424, 508, 644, 120
N.S., and 74-66, respectively, or any subsequent Alameda County ordinances which amended or
readopted said Codes or which was erected, installed, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired,
moved, converted or improved without a permit and which has subject to the requirements for
permits by Chapters 7.32, 7.36, 7.40 and 7.44 or ~ubsequent City ordinances which amends,
adopts, or readopts the City building code, electrical code, mechanical code and plumbing code
is declared to be an illegal building, structure or installatiOn. All illegal buildings, structures or
installations shall be made to conform to the provisions of this chapter or shall be demolished
and removed.
B. Whenever necessary to assure compliance with the foregoing provisions, the owner of any
illegal building, structure or installation shall uncover any concealed portions of such building,
structure, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installation for inspection and shall perform such
tests as may be required by the Building Official.
C. It is unlawful to use or maintain any illegal buildings, structure or installation or portion
'thereof which was erected, installed, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, converted,
or improved without a permit.
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D. All illegal buildings, structures or installations or portions thereof may be abated by being
made to confirm to the provisions of this chapter or by demolition and remove in accordance
with the provisions specified in Chapter 7.52 or by any other remedy available at law.
7.28.110 Discontinuance of utilities-Authority.
A. The Building Official may order the discontinuance of the supply of electrical energy, fuel
gas or water to any building or structure, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installation which
is:
1. Being occupied or used contrary to the provisions of this chapter as set forth in Section
7.28.040;
2. A dangerous building or structure, or electrical, plumbing or mechanical installation as set
forth in Sections 7.28.050 through 7.28.080;
3. A substandard building as set forth in Section 7.28.090;
4. An illegal building or structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installation as set forth in
Section 7.28.100.
B. Such order shall be in writing and shall state the nature of the condition requiring the
discontinuance of utilities and the time when such utilities shall be discontinued. The order shall
be directed to the person, firm or corporation supplying electrical energy, fuel gas, or water and a
copy of said order shall be sent to the person using said utilities and to the owner of the premises.
7.28.120 Existing buildings, structures or installations.
A. Except as required by Section 310.9.1 o'f the Uniform Building Code and Section 713.5
Uniform 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 or occupancy 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.
7.28.130 Maintenance requirements.
A. All buildings or structures, all electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations, both
existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All
devices or safeguards which are required by the building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical
codes when the building, structure, or installation was erected or installed shall be maintained in
good working order. The owner or his designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of
all building, structures, installations or system.
B. Private building seWers shall be maintained in a gastight and watertight condition. Where
private sewage disposal systems are permitted, the effluent therefrom shall be contained beneath
the surface of the ground level and within the property lines of the premises.
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7.28.140 Alternate materials and methods of construction.
A. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method
of construction not specifically prescribed by this chapter; provided, any such alternate has been
approved by the Building Official.
B. The Building Official may approve any such alternate provided he finds that the proposed
design is satisfactory, and that the material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended,
at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this chapter in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire
resistance, durability, dimensional stability, and safety. The details of any action granting
approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered into the files of the City.
C. The Building Official may require the sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to
substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use.
7228.150 Modifications.
Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this chapter,
the Building Official may grant modifications for individual cases, provided he shall first find
that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of this chapter impractical and that the
modification is in conformity with the intent and purpose of this chapter and that such
modification does not lessen any fire protection requirements or any degree of structural
integrity. The details of any action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the
files of the City.
7.28.155 Code Conflicts-Added.
When any requirements of chapters 7.28, '7.32, 7.36, 7.40, 7.44, 7.48 and manufacturer's
instructions conflict the more stringent provisions shall prevail.
7.28.160 Compliance-Tests.
A. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this chapter or
evidence that any material or any construction does not conform to the requirements of this
chapter or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods of construction, the
Building Official may require tests as proof of compliance to be made at the expense of the
owner or his agent by an approved agency,
B. Test methods shall be as specified by this chapter for the material in question. If there are no
appropriate test methods specified in this chapter, the Building Official shall determine the test
procedure.
C. All tests shall be made by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the
Building Official for the period required for the retention of public records.
7.28.170 Appeals.
A. Any person aggrieved with any decision of the Building Official in connection with the
application or interpretation of the provisions of this chapter or in the approval of alternate
materials or methods of construction may appeal to the City Council. Such appeal shall be in
writing and filed within ten (10) days.
B. The City Council may after hearing, interpret any provision of this chapter.
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C. The City Council may after hearing vary the application of this chapter in any specific case
when in its opinion the enforcement thereof would be contrary to the spirit and purpose of this
chapter to public interest. The City Council in granting a variance may impose requirements or
conditions to mitigate any adverse effects that may result from granting a variance.
D. In making any 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 chapter;
2. That the interpretation or variance will not lessen the protection to the people of the City and
property situated therein.
E. The City Council may approve alternate materials or methods of construction as set forth in
Section 7.28.140 by overruling the decision of the Building Official. In approval 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 the equivalent of the prescribed by
this chapter in quality, strength, effectiveness, durability, dimensional stability and safety.
F. The City Council may appoint a Board of Appeals to hear any 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 and to serve until the disposition of the appeal. The
Board of Appeals shall have the same authority and duties as the City Council in interpreting this
chapter, granting variances, or approving alternate materials or methods of construction. The
Building Official 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. The decision of the Board of Appeals shall be final.
7.28.180 Revocation of modification of variance.
The City Council may revoke or modify by written order, after a public hearing held upon not
less than ten (10) days notice, any order permitting a variance. The City Council shall serve
notice of the time and place of a hearing to revoke or modify any order permitting a variance not
less than ten (10) days prior to such hearing, by personal service, Or by first class mail, postage
prepaid, mailed to the person to whom such variance was granted at the address shown in the
application for such variance or to such other address as may appear reasonable to the City
Council under the particular circumstances.
7.28.190 Liability.
The Building Official, or his authorized representative charged with the enforcement of this
code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby
render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a
result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties. Any suit
brought against the Building Official or employee because of such act or omission performed by
him in the enforcement of any provision of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances
implemented through the enforcement of this code or enforced by the code enforcement agency
shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any
judgement resulting therefrom, shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.
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7.28.200 Violation-Penalty.
A. Any person, firm or corporation violating or causing, or permitting to be violated any of the
provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of an infraction unless such violation is
described as a misdemeanor by specific provisions of this chapter.
B. Any person, firm or corporation convicted of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this
chapter shall be subject to a fine or imprisonment, or both, not to exceed the limits set forth in
California Penal code Section 19.
C. Any person, firm or corporation convicted of an infraction under the provisions of this
chapter shall be punishable 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 (1) 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). 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 subject to 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 of this chapter shall be deemed a public nuisance and
may be by the City summarily abated as such.
E. Each Person, firm or corporation shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day
during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this chapter is committed,
continued or permitted by such person and shall be punishable accordingly.
F. The Building Official shall have the power to designate by written order that particular
officers or employees shall be authorized to enforce particular provisions of this chapter. Officers
or employees so designated shall have the authority to arrest persons who violate any said
provisions.
Article II. Definitions
7.28.210 Generally.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and phrases are defined and shall be construed as'
set out in this article.
7.28.220 Building Official.
The "Building Official" means the officer charged with the administration and enforcement of
this chapter or his authorized representative.
7.28.230 Electrical installation.
"Electrical installation" means any electrical writing, appliance, device, equipment, and
apparatus used for or in connection with the transmission or use of electrical energy for light,
power, ratio, signaling communication or for any other purpose.
7.28.240 Health Officer.
. "Health Officer" means the Alameda County Health Officer or his authorized representative.
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7.28.250 Mechanical installation.
"Mechanical installation" means any appliance, device, equipment, system or apparatus used
for or in connection with heating, ventilating, refrigeration or incineration.
7.28.260 Plumbing installation.
"Plumbing installation" means the use of water, all potable water supply and distribution pipes,
all fixtures and traps, all drainage and vent pipes and all building drains, all private sewage
disposal systems, including their respective joints and connections, devices, receptacles and
appurtenances within property lines of the premises and shall included potable water piping,
potable water treating or using equipment, fuel gas piping, water heaters and vents for same.
7.28.270 This Chapter.
Whenever the term "this chapter" is used in this Chapter 7.28, it shall also mean and include
Chapter 7.32 (Building Code); Chapter 7.36 (Electrical Code); Chapter 7.40 (Plumbing Code);
Chapter 7.44 (Mechanical Code); and Chapter 7.48 (Housing Code).
Article III. Permit Requirements
7.28.280 Permit-Required.
A. No person, firm or corporation or organization shall install, erect, construct, enlarge, add to,
alter, repair, move, remove, demolish, convert, occupy, equip or improve any building or
structure, any electrical, plumbing or mechanical installation or cause the same to be done
· without first obtaining a permit from the Building Official.
B. A separate permit shall be required for each building or structure, but the permit may
include pertinent' accessories such as fences, retaining walls, exterior lighting, underground
utilities and sprinkler systems, providing such work is shown on the approved plans or described
on the application. The Building Official may authorize issuance of a signal permit for several
buildings where in his opinion the convenience of the City will be served.
C. Prior to issuance of a permit by the Building Official, a separate permit or approval shall be
secured from the Health Office for private water supply and private sewage disposal systems. In
addition, separate permits for wells are required by the Alameda County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District Zone 7 pursuant to Article 14, Chapter 6, Title 5, Alameda County
Ordinance Code.
D. Additional permits shall be required for pertinent accessories regulated by this chapter
which are proposed to be constructed but not shown on the approved plans or described on the
application. A grading permit may also be required subject to the provisions of Chapter 7.16.
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 A1 through Al8 of this 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 shall be required as set forth in Chapter 7.24:
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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 2306.11 of the Uniform 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;
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 Uniform Building Code on lots
exceeding twenty (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
more than ten (10) feet in height and one thousand (1,000) square feet in area;
7. Awnings over doors and windows ora group R-3 or Group U-I~ Occupancy which are
entirely supported by the building and do not project 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 permit or grading permit is required; however, 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. Treehouses 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 twenty-four (24)
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. W~iter 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 tanks 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;
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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 of 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.
(Ord. 12-95 § 3: Ord. 21-89 § 12.1)
7.28.300 Permit-Application.
Every application for permits shall be made in writing on the forms furnished for that purpose.
Every application shall include the following:
A. The location of the premises by address and by legal description or County Assessor's
description;
B. The name, address and phone number of the applicant;
C. The signature of the applicant or his authorized agent, who may be required to submit
evidence of such authority;
D. A description of the work to be done;
E. A description of the proposed use and occupancy of the proposed building, structure, or
electrical, plumbing or mechanical installation and where exiSting buildings, structures,
electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations exist, a complete description of the use or
occupancy of such buildings, structures or installations;
F. Any other such information that may be reasonably required by the Building Official;
G. An authorization to enter the property for the purpose of inspecting the work without an
inspection warrant;
H. An indication as to whether the building is to be heated and/or cooled.
7.28.310 Permit-Application-Plans and Specifications.
A. Two (2) sets 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
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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.
C. Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as
those portions of the 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.
7.28.320 Plans and Specifications-Requirements.
A. Plans shall be drawn to scale on substantial paper and shall be legible and of sufficient
clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and shall show in detail how the
proposed work will conform to the requirements of this chapter and all applicable laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations. The specifications indicating the type and grade of all the
materials to be used in the proposed work shall be shown on the plans unless otherwise approved
by the Building Official.
B. The first sheet of each set of plans shall contain the address or legal description of the
property Where the work is proposed to be done, the name and address of the owner of the
property and the name, address and signature of the person who has prepared the plans.
C. The plans shall include a plot plan which shall show the location of existing and proposed
buildings or structures. The plot plan shall also show the location of all existing or proposed gas
mains and services; water mains, water services, fire hydrants, sewer mains; underground or
overhead power and communication lines; poles and transformers; waterways, storm drains,
inlets, culverts, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, building sewer, wells, septic tanks and drainage fields.
The plans shall also include a grading and drainage plan which shall show all existing elevations
or contours and all proposed final elevations and the elevation of the first floor. This plan shall
also show how all portions of the lot are to be drained and any necessary drainage structures. The
grading and drainage plan may be combined with the plot plan if such information can be clearly
shown on the plot plan.
D. If the proposed work does not involve new buildings or structures and does not change the
configuration of existing buildings or structures the Building Official may waive the
requirements for a plot plan and grading or drainage plan. Where only minor grading is proposed
and existing drainage patterns are not materially affected and the proposed work does not fall
under the provisions of special flood hazard areas as set forth in Chapter 7.24, the Building
Official may waive the requirements for a grading and drainage plan.
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7.28.330 Permit-Application-Plats required.
A. Three (3) copies of a topographic plat prepared and signed by a licensed land surveyor or a
registered civil engineer shall be submitted with the application for a permit for any new building
or structure or building proposed to be moved.
B. The Building Official may waive the requirements for such a plat for minor buildings or
structures on parcels containing substantial existing development or where a plat has been
previously submitted for a permit and where there have been no substantial changes in the
elevations of the finished grade.
C. The plat shall show the location of all aboveground structures, retaining walls, fences, poles,
transformers, overhead power and communication lines, wells, fire hydrants, drainage inlets,
culverts, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and waterways. The plat shall also show the known or
reported location of underground structures, such as underground storm drains, water, sewer,
gas, power and communication lines, septic tanks, and drainage fields.
D. The plat shall be drawn to a scale and shall show contours at intervals of one (1) foot or less
on slopes up to three percent (3%) and not more than five (5) feet when more than three percent
(3%). Contours shall extend to the center of the street if not improved With curbs and gutters and
need extend only to the gutter when improved with curbs and gutters.
E. Plat of the entire parcel shall not be required for parcels exceeding one acre located in a R-1
or A district, however, the following shall be provided:
1. Contours within one hundred (100) feet of any proposed building;
2. Contours or a profile of any existing or proposed access driveway. The Building Official
may waive this requirement when the applicant can otherwise demonstrate that the access
driveway in conformance with the City Standards plans and specifications or in accordance with
the Director of Public Works.
F. A topographic plat is not required on any lot shown on any subdivision tract map if such
tract map was filed within five (5) years prior to the application for a permit.
. G. The Building Official may require a plat of a property line survey where the exact location
of the property line is necessary for the enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter. If
after the issuance of a permit, a question arises as to the exact location of the property line, the
Building Official may require a property line survey. Whenever a property line survey has been
made, the property line shall be located by appropriate stakes or monuments and three copies of
a plat of the survey shall be filed with the Building Official.
H. Nothing contained herein shall be constructed as to relieving the land surveyor or civil
engineer from complying with the provisions of the Land Surveyor's Act, Business and
Professions Code, beginning with Section 8700.
7.28.340 Permit-Issuance-Generally.
A. If it appears upon examination of the application, plans, specifications and other
information furnished by the applicant that the proposed work will conform to the provisions of
this chapter and any other applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, and upon payment
of the prescribed fees; the Building Official shall issue a permit to the applicant.
B. When the Building Official issues a permit, he shall affix an official stamp of approval on
two sets of plans and specifications. One (1) set of plans and specifications shall be retained by
the City and the other set of plans and specifications shall be kept on the site of the construction
or work. The approved plans shall not be changed without approval of the Building Official. All
work authorized by the permit shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.
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C. permits are not transferable.
D. The set of plans and specifications retained by the City at the time of issuance of the permit
shall be retained by the Building Official for a period not less than ninety (90) days from the date
of the completion of the work covered therein, except that this provision shall not apply to plans
and specifications required to be retained by Section 19850 of the Health and Safety Code of the
State of California.
7.28.350 Permit-Issuance-Restrictions.
Permits may be issued to any person not acting in violation of Chapter 7, Division 3, of the
Business and Professions Code of the State of California (Contractor's License Law).
7.28.360 Permittee responsibility.
It shall be the responsibility of a permittee to assure that all work authorized thereunder is done
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and any other law, ordinance, rule or
regulations, and to call for and make arrangement for the inspection of the work. If after
inspection by the Building Official, correction of work completed is necessary, the holder of the
permit shall be responsible for such correction.
7.28.370 Granting of permit not approval for violation.
A. The issuance of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be constructed to
be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any
other applicable laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations; and any permit or document purporting
to give authority to violate this chapter, or any other law, ordinance, rule or regulation shall not
be valid except insofar as the work or use which it authorizes is lawful.
B. The issuance of a permit based upon plans and specifications shall not prevent the Building
Official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in such plans and specifications or form
preventing work being carded on thereunder in violation of this chapter or any other applicable
law, ordinance, rule or regulation.
7.28.380 Permit-Expiration-Exception.
A. Permits issued pursuant to this chapter having a valuation of less than one million dollars
($1,000,000) shall expire one year from the date of issuance; and permits having a valuation of
over one million dollars ($1,000,000) shall expire in two (2) years from the date of issuance.
B. Exception: whenever a permit is issued to correct a violation of this chapter, or any other
law, ordinance, rule or regulation, or to rehabilitate, repair, or demolish a dangerous,
substandard, illegal, unsafe or unsanitary building or structure, electrical, plumbing or
mechanical installation, or to otherwise abate a nuisance, the Building Official shall establish a
reasonable time for the completion of the work.
C. Where permits for more than one building on the same site or subdivision are issued to the
same applicant, the total valuation of all the permits shall be used for determining when the
permits expire.
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7.28.390 Application expiration.
A. Every application for a permit shall expire six (6) months after the application and
accompanying plans and specifications have been checked.
B. Plans and specifications accompanying an expired application may be destroyed ten (10)
days from the date of mailing the applicant notice of intention to destroy said plans and
specifications.
7.28.400 Permit-Extensions.
A. One (1) extension of the expiration date of any permit may be allowed for good cause upon
written application therefore prior to the expiration date. Requests for extensions shall indicate
the necessary time to complete the application or work and the reasons therefor.
B. Where work authorized by any permit has not commenced, extensions shall not be allowed
if there has been revisions to any applicable law, ordinance, rule or regulations which would
otherwise prohibit the proposed construction. Where work authorized by any permit has
commenced any extension shall also require all work to conform to any applicable law,
ordinance, rule, or regulation in effect at the time of the extension.
C. In requiring compliance with new laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, the Building
Official shall consider the practical difficulties in making changes to existing construction and
may allow work completed to remain without changes. The Building Official may also allow
uncompleted work to proceed in accordance with the original approved plans.
D. An extension may be allowed for an application for a permit, but the work shall compiy
with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations in effect at the time of issuance of the
permit.
E. In allowing an extension additional fees may be imposed to cover any additional costs
incurred by the City because of the extension.
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 of land 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;
· D. The placement of existing fills has not been subject to continuous inspection by a special
inspector as required by Section 1701.5.13 of the Uniform Building Code;
E. The private water supply will conform to Section 601.0 of the Uniform Plumbing Code;
F. The private sewage disposal system shall be in conformance to Section 713.0 of the Uniform
Plumbing Code;
G. Whenever a licensed contractor has failed to make corrections as specified in Sections
7.28.540 through 7.28.580.
7.28.420 Permit-Suspension or revocation. ·
The Building Official may, in writing, suspend Or revoke a permit issued under the provisions
of this chapter whenever the permit has been issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect
information supplied, or in violation of this chapter, rule or regulation.
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7.28.430 Fees-Generally.
The provisions of this chapter apply to fees collected by the Building Official.
A. The City Council shall, by resolution, adopt a schedule of fees for permits, reinspections,
code compliance surveys, moved building inspections, 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, the permit fee shall be, as a minimum, doubled and may be increased up
to three (3) times the original amount depending on the circumstances of violation. 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 the 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 permit is issued as
well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning,
elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment at the time the permit is
issued.
7.28.440 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 be credited
toward the total permit fee required. After permit processing has commenced, no portion of the
permit processing fee shall be refundable.
7.28.450 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%) of the 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.
7.28.460 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 based on the valuation to complete the work as
determined by the Building Official. (not on the original valuation assigned to the permit).
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Percent of
Original
Completed Inspections Permit Fee
1. If no inspections have been made 30
2.. If a foundation inspection has been made 27
3. If thc underground inspections have been made 24
4. If the underfloor frame inspection has been made 21
5. If the rough electric and rough plumbing
inspections all have been made 18
6. If the frame inspection has been made 15
7. If the exterior lath inspection has been made 12
8. If the insulation inspection has been made 9
9. If the wallboard inspection has been made 6
The fcc determined by the foregoing shall be rounded to the nearest dollar.
C. Thc foregoing is intended to apply to conventional wood-frame construction and is based on
the number of inspections remaining to bc made. Where the work is not conventional wood-
frame construction, or does not constitute a complete building, or is a structure other than a
building; the Building Official shall establish the fee based upon thc number of inspections
remaining to be made. The fcc so established shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) or be less
than six percent (6%); however, in no case shall the fcc bc less than the minimum permit fee
approved under Section 7.28.430.
D. Where a new permit is applied for more than one (1) year after thc expiration of thc permit,
thc fee shall bc based on the valuation of thc work remaining to be done. The valuation shall be
determined by thc Building Official based on the Cost to complete the work (not on thc original
valuation assigned to the permit) and the fees shall be based upon the fcc schedule in effect at thc
time of thc issuance of thc new permit.
7.28.470 Additional fees for changes.
A. After a permit has bccn issued, minor changes or additions may be allowed under any
permit when approved by thc Building Official. However, additional fees shall be required when
the permit fee calculated for both the original work and the work in the proposed change exceeds
the original permit fee by ten percent (10%). The additional fee shall be the difference between
the original fee and the new fee.
B. Any change in use or in the number of guest rooms or dwelling units shall require the
submission of a new application and the payment of an additional fee.
C. Any change which does not increase the amount of the original permit fee by ten (10%)
percent but requires additional plan checking shall require the payment of a plan checking fee.
D. No refund shall be allowed for changes which would decrease the amount of the permit fee.
7.28.480 Reinspections.
Where an inspection is made and corrections are required and said corrections require more
than one reinspection, or where an~ihspection has been called for and the work to be inspected is
not ready for inspection, or where the approved plans and specifications are not on the job, a
reinspection fee shall be paid prior to making the reinspection.
7.28.490 Code compliance survey.
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The owner of any property on payment of the required fee may request an inspection to
determine if a building, structure or installation is in compliance with this chapter and the City
zoning ordinance.
7.28.500 Inspection fee-Moved building.
Prior to application for permits to move a building, structure, electrical, plumbing or
mechanical installation, a moved building inspection shall be required.
7.28.510 Plan and specification storage fee.
A plan and specification storage fee shall be paid at the time of issuance of a permit for
buildings; the plans and specifications of which are required to be maintained by Section 19852,
'Health and Safety Code of the State of California.
7.28.520 Fees for additional plan checking.
A rechecking fee shall be paid prior to performing additional plan checking or prior to approval
of the plans where incomplete plans and specifications are submitted for checking and complete
rechecking is required, or where corrections are not completely or correctly made and additional
plan checking is required, or where changes are made to the plans and specifications which
require additional plan checking, or when the project involves deferred submittal documents as
defined in section 7.28.310 C.
7.28.530 Fees-Other inspection services.
The fee for other inspection services provided by the City for which no specific fee is
established shall be at an hourly rate.
Article IV. Inspections
7.28.540 Generally.
All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the
Building Official and certain types of construction shall have continuous inspection by special
inspectors, as specified in Section 7.28.590.
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 for that 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.
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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.
7.28.560 Inspection required before use commences.
No work shall be covered, concealed or put to use until it has been tested, inspected, and
approved as prescribed by this chapter and any other law, ordinance, rule or regulatiOn. Any such
work which has been covered or concealed before being inspected, tested and approved shall be
uncovered for inspection after notice to uncover has been given by the Building Official.
7.28.570 Notification for inspections required.
The permittee or his agent shall notify the Building Official when construction work is ready
and make the necessary arrangement for inspection of the work for each of the following
inspections:
A. Underground. When the excavation for any underground gas, water, sewage, steam,
electrical lines, cables or conduits, or any ventilating ducts, septic tanks or fuel tanks or drainage
fields, which have been completed and all such lines, cable conduits or ducts and tanks are in
place and are ready for any required tests, but before backfilling;
B. Foundation. When the excavation for foundations is completed and forms and required
reinforcing steel are in place but before any concrete is placed;
C. Drainage for Retaining Walls. When any required drainage facility is in place but before
backfilling;
D. Underfloor. When all gas, water, steam, sewage, electrical, lines, cables or conduits, or any
ventilating ducts are in place and ready for any required tests but before any concrete, wood or
steel flooring is placed;
E. Underfloor Framing. When all the underfloor framing, bracing and supports are in place and
when all underfloor, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work is in place but before any
flooring is installed;
F. Shearwall or Diaphragm. When shearwalls or diaphragms are installed and nailed or
otherwise fastened to the structural framework and all hold downs, drag ties, chord splices, and
anchor bolts are in place, but before any of the foregoing is covered or concealed;
G. Rough. When the roof, walls, floors, framing, bracing and supports are in place and all gas,
water, drainage, and vent piping; all electrical cable, conduit, panels, outlets, j unction boxes and
wiring; all ventilating ducts equipment, vents and flues are in place and ready for any required
tests but before any such work is covered or concealed;
H. Wood Frame. When all roof, wall, floor, framing, bracing, blocking, and chimneys are in
place and all electrical, plumbing and mechanical work is in place but before any such work is
covered or concealed;
I. Reinforced Concrete. When forms and reinforcing steel, sleeves, and inserts, and all
electrical, plumbing and mechanical work is in place but before any concrete is placed;
J. Structural Steel. When all structural steel members are in place and all connections are
complete but before such work is covered or concealed;
K. Reinforced Masonry. In grouted brick masonry when the vertical steel is in place and other
reinforcing steel, bolts, anchors, and inserts are distributed masonry when the units are laid up,
and any reinforcing steel, bolts, anchors, and inserts are in place and when required cleanouts are
installed but prior to placing any grout;
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L. Insulation. When all insulation is in plhce but before the insulation is covered;
M. Lath. When all backing and lathing, interior and exterior, is in place but before any plaster
is applied;
N. Wallboard. When all wallboard is in place but before joints and fasteners are taped and
finished;
O. Suspended Ceilings. When the hangers, lighting fixtures, sir diffusers, fire dampers,
protective boxes, and the runners and supporting members are in place but before the ceiling is
installed;
P. Fire Dampers. When the fire dampers are installed in the openings to be protected but before
the dUcts are connected;
Q. Final. When all construction work including electrical, plumbing and mechanical work,
exterior finish grading, required paving, and required landscaping is completed and the building,
structure or installation is ready to be occupied or used but before being occupied or used.
7.28.580 Other inspections.
In addition to the foregoing called inspections, the Building Official may make or require any
other inspection of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this
chapter and any other law, ordinance, rule, or regulation.
7.28.590 Special inspections.
In addition to the inspection required by Sections 7.28.540 through 7.28.580, special
inspections shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17 of the Uniform Building Code.
7.28.600 Inspections-Moved buildings, structures, installations or systems.
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.28.120, all existing buildings or structures,
including all electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations, and all existing electrical,
plumbing and mechanical installations which are moved into or within the City shall comply
with all the requirements of this chapter for new buildings, structures, or installation. Moved
apartment houses and dwellings may retain existing materials and methods of construction.
However, this section shall not be interpreted to permit the moved apartment house or dwelling
to become or continue to be a dangerous building as defined in Sections 7.28.050 through
7.28.080 or a substandard building as defined in Section 7.28.090.
B. Prior to issuance of a permit to move any building, structure, electrical, plumbing or
mechanical installation into or within the City, the Building Official shall inspect the building,
structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installation proposed to be moved for conformance
to this chapter and any other law, ordinance, rule, or regulation. The Building Official may
require the applicant to remove all or a portion of the wall or ceiling and nay other material to
inspect concealed portions of the building, structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical
installation proposed to be moved. If after inspection of the building, structure, electrical,
plumbing or mechanical installation proposed to be moved the Building Official determines that
it is not practical to alter the building, structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installation
so that it will be in conformance with the foregoing provisions, he may deny the application for a
permit. The Building Official shall notify the applicant in writing, stating the reason for such
denial.
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C. After the building has been moved it shall be placed upon a new foundation as soon as
practical but not later than one hundred twenty (120) days from the time the building was moved
to the site. If after 120 days the building has not been placed on the foundation, said building
shall be deemed to be a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with the procedures
specified in Chapter 7.52 or by any other remedy available at law.
Article V. Occupancy
7.28.610 Generally.
No building, structure, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installation or portion thereof shall
be occupied or used unless the Building Official has made final inspections and approved the
work regulated by this ordinance and all work required by other City departments or other
agencies has been inspected and approved by such department or agency.
7.28.620 Approval to connect utilities.
No person, firm or corporation shall supply water, electrical energy, or fuel gas to any building,
structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installation until the building, structure, electrical,
plumbing or mechanical installation has been inspected and approved by the Building Official.
The Building Official may withhold approval to supply water, electrical energy, or fuel gas to
any building, structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installation until there is full
compliance with the provisions of this ordinance or compliance with laws ordinance, rule or
regulations enforced b3"other agencies concerned with the construction of such building,
structure, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installation.
7.28.630 Temporary or partial occupancy.
The Building Official may authorize the use or occupancy of all or portions of a bUilding,
structure, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installation prior to completion of the entire
building, structure, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical provided that the work completed has
been inspected and approved and that no hazard would result by such use or occupancy. The
Building Official in granting such authorization may impose any reasonable conditions as may
be necessary to protect life, health and property. Such authorization may include a time limit and
may be revoked for violation of conditions and shall expire in the time specified. The Building
Official may order any person, firm or corporation supplying water, electrical energy, or fuel gas
to discontinue supplying water, electrical energy, or fuel gas when authorization to use or occupy
pursuant to this section has been revoked.
7.28.640 Authority to withhold approval to occupy,
A. The Building Official may withhold approval to occupy or use any building, structure,
electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations until all fees charged by the City for any zoning
application development approval, inspection fee or any other fee has been paid. In the case of a
subdivision this provision shall apply to all buildings or structures located within said
subdivision.
B. The Building Official may withhold approval to occupy or use any building structure
electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations until all development improvements including
offsite improvements have been completed and approved by other City departments or any other
agency concerned with said improvements.
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