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Home My WebLink AboutORD 1308ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«ORDINANCE NO. 1308 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTIONS 150.001 THROUGH 150.115 OF CHAPTER 150 OF TITLE 15 AND ADDING PARTS 1 THROUGH 19 TO CHAPTER 150 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE: INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2006 EDITION AND PART 2 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS CCR") AS THE BUILDING CODE; NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2005 EDITION AND 24 CCR PART 3 AS THE ELECTRICAL CODE; THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 2006 EDITION, APPENDICES CHAPTER 1, SECTIONS 112.2 112.2.5, A AND D AND 24 CCR PART 4 AS THE MECHANICAL CODE; THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 2006 EDITION APPENDICES CHAPTER 1, SECTIONS 103.1.2 10'1.1.2.2, A, D, I AND K AND 24 CCR PART 5 AS THE PLUMBING CODE; BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS-STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS" WHICH INCORPORATES 24 CCR PART 6 AS THE ENERGY CODE; 24 CCR PART 7 AS THE ELEVATOR SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CODE; 24 CCR PART 7 AS THE HISTORIC BUILDING CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2006 EDITION, INCLUDING THE APPENDICES THERETO, AND 24 CCR PART 10 AS THE EXISTING BUILDING CODE; AND 24 CCR PART 12 AS THE REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; 24 CCR PART 12 AS THE REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that enforcement of the most current editions of the California Building Standards Code with local amendments thereof, as recited herein as certain minimum standards are necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of citizens of Baldwin Park; and, WHEREAS, the adoption of the International and State Building Codes in their most current editions is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 a City may make such modifications in the requirements of the regulations, adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922, as it determines to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographic conditions. NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 3 SECTION 1. The City Council hereby repeals Section 150.001 through 150.115 of Chapter 150 of Title 15 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby adopts new Parts 1 through 20 of Chapter 150 of Title 15 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, to read as set forth in Exhibit A hereto, which is incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 3. The City Council hereby finds and determines that all the amendments, deletions, and additions to the forgoing California Building Standards Code and other codes are necessary due to the following: Climatic The City of Baldwin Park experiences periods of high temperatures accompanied by low humidity and high winds each year. The City also experiences periods of intense rainfall, which creates the need for special drainage precautions. Local Geological Conditions City of Baldwin Park is located in the greater Los Angeles/Lc,ng Beach region which is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of prod ucingbmajort-'_ earthquakes. ncluding but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge Earthquake! Due to the large numbers of tall buildings in this region as well as the increased fire- life safety associated with such a seismic failure, the proposed modification to have a higher minimum base shear consistent with previous edition of the building codes need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code. In addition, the City of Baldwin Park is within Seismic Design Category D and E. A severe seismic event could cause wide- spread damage, disrupt communications, damage gas mains, cause extensive electrical hazards, and place extreme demands on the limited and widely dispersed resources of rescue and fire fighting resources resulting in failure to meet the fire and life safety needs of the community. Therefore, other changes are required i) to assure the public health and safety in connection with suspended ceilings and return walls and fins/canopies at entrances; ii) for structural observation of the construction of certain types of buildings by the registered design professional in responsible charge for the structural design since poor quality in construction, especially for wood frame buildings, exacerbates earthquake damage and requiring that the registered design professional in responsible charge for the structural design observe the actual construction will ensure acceptable standards of workmanship and quality of construction; iii) to limit the design of buildings based on rotation thereby restricting potential soft-story designs and excessive deflections; iv) to establish certain performance requirements for hold-down connectors, essential to preventing failure of a shear wall due to excessive deflection; v) to require mechanically driven nails to have the same dimension as hand driven nail resulting in improvement in the quality of construction and performance of shear wall panels; vi) to delete Gypsum wallboard and exterior Portland cement plaster which have performed poorly during recent California seismic events the shear values for gypsum wallboard and Portland cement stucco and staple fasteners contained in the code are based on mono-directional testing only); vii) restrictions on conventional BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 4 framing which does not address the need for a continuous load path, critical shear transfer mechanisms, connection ties, irregular and flexible portions of complex shaped structures; and viii to reduce and eliminate electrical fire hazard at the time of any disaster, natural or manmade. Local Geological, Climatic, Topographic Conditions The City of Baldwin Park is also located adjacent to mountainous areas subject to high winds and fires. These amendments are required to address and clarify special needs to reduce fire hazard at the time of any disaster, natural or manmade, and the reduce hazards resulting from landslides and excessive erosion. SECTION 4. The City of Baldwin Park further finds that such amendments, deletions, and additions are necessary to best serve the public health and welfare. The City Council further determines that the administrative provisions set forth in the State Building Codes are not mandated by law, and that appropriate administrative provisions should be tailored to the needs of the City. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a~ m.;on the thirty-first 31st) day after its passage. SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published and/or posted in accordance with state law and shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall place this ordinance in the original book of ordinances on file in the City Clerk's Office. PASSED AND APPROVED on the 19th day of Dece BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 5 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK I, ROSEMARY M. GUTIERREZ, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1308 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on November 28, 2007, and was adopted by the City Council at its regular meeting held on December 19, 2007, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marlen Garcia, Monica Garcia, Ricardo Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tem Anthony J. Bejarano, and Mayor Manuel Lozano NOES: COUNCIL MEM.B.ERSi NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ROSEMARY M. GttRREZ CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 6 EXHIBIT A CHAPTER 150. BUILDING CODES Part 1. Administrative Provisions 150.001 TITLE. This chapter shall be known as the Baldwin Park Building Code, may be cited as such and hereinafter referred to herein as this Code." 150.002 PURPOSE. The purpose of this Code is to establish minimum standards to safeguard the public health, safety and general elfar~ by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, ise and occupancy and location of all buildings and structures within the city an' ertain equipment specifically regulated herein. 150.003 SCOPE. The provisions of this Code shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for the technical codes which regulate site preparation and construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of buildings, structures and building service equipment within the City. 150.004 AUTHORITY. This Code is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Section 7 of Article XI of the California State Constitution to a county or city to make and enforce within its limits all such local, police, sanitary and other ordinances and regulations as are not in conflict with general laws. It is further adopted in conformity with the provisions of Sections 50022.1 thru 50022.10, inclusive, of the Government Code relating to adoption of codes by reference. 150.005 APPLICABILITY AND COMPLIANCE WITH CODE PROVISIONS REQUIRED. The provision of this Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, maintenance and use of buildings and structures located within the incorporated areas of the City of Baldwin Park. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause or permit or suffer the same to be done, in violation of this Chapter or in violation of any of the provisions of the Codes adopted hereunder. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 7 Exception: Public Projects located in the puhEÙÔpay and not subject to the City of Baldwin Park land use regulations; public utility towerÓ¤Ô'poles; mechanical equipment not specifically regulated by this Code; floor control structmoÉÏ'buildings and structures owned and constructed by a Federal, State or other agency which ªÝzÎœhrity pre-empts that of City government. 150.006 ADMINISTRATION. The provisions of this #ïiÊ€br contaim cross-references to the provisions of the 2007 California Building Code-Amendedno×iistrative, promulgated by the International Code Council in order to facilitate referencenOuÞÔdomparison to those provisions. 150.007 CREATION OF DIVISION OF BUILDING & SAFETY. Ther¿BvÉÔoereby contained with the City of Baldwin Park government structure the Division of Buildi§"œÔTafety which all be under the administrative jurisdiction of the Building Official as des¯@kÛ€bd u,' he appointing authority. 150.008#DEPUTIES. In accordance with prescribed procedurI3'Ûšc with the approval of the appointing authority, the Building Official may appoint deputieÍlÔ'other related technical officers and inspectors and other employees as may be authorized ÜG-Îœb City Council from time to time. 150.009 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL. A:àIÿºBRAL. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisE¯kÉÔhf this Code and the Technical Codes, excepting that the provisions of Ckapter 9 of BuildiB§%ù›ce shall be enforced jointly with the Fire Marshal of the Los Angeles County Fire Protecti“.%þttrict. For such purposes, the Building Official and the Fire Marshal, respectively, and t\%VÈÔuespective authorized representatives, shall each have the powers of a law enforcement off]#ZÈÚ'The Building Official shall have the power to render interpretations of this Code and to äÂeÕ„s and enforce rules supplemental to this Code as may be deemed necessary in order to clarify the applicawions and the provisions of this Code. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this Code. B. INTERPRETATIONS AND POLICIES. The Building Official shall have the power and authority to render interpretations of this Chapter and the Technical Codes and to adopt and enforce rules, policies, procedures and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules and regulationp shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this Chapter. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 8 C. RIGHT OF ENTRY. 1. The Building Official may enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this Chapter: a. when necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this Chapter and the technical codes, or b. when the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this Chapter which makes the building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous. 2. The Building official shall adhere to the following procedures in making an entry: a. if such building or rrpm;a'-s be occupied, the Building Official shall present credentials to- z-,upant and request entry. b. If such building or premise. be unoccupied, the Building Official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. c. Should entry be refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists an unsafe, substandard or dangerous condition within the building or premises as to require immediate inspection to safeguard the public health or safety, the Building Official shall have the right to immediately enter and inspect such property and may use any reasonable means required to secure such entry and make such inspection. D. STOP WORK ORDERS. When work is being done contrary to the provisions of this Chapter, the technical codes, or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this Chapter, the Building Official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and such persons shall forthwith stop the work until authorized by the Building Official to proceed with the work. E. OCCUPANCY VIOLATIONS. When a building or structure or building service equipment therein regulated by this Chapter and the technical codes is being used contrary to the provisions of such codes, the Building Official may order such use discontinued by written notice served on any person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed by the Building Official after receipt of such notice to make the structure, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of such codes. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 9 F. AUTHORITY TO DISCONNECT UTILITIES. The Building Official or the Building Official's authorized representative shall have the authority to disconnect a utility service or energy supplied to the building, structure or building service equipment therein regulated by this Chapter or the technical codes in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. The Building Official shall whenever possible notify the serving utility, the owner and occupant of the building, structure or building service equipment of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action, and shall notify such serving utility, owner and occupant of the building, structure or building service equipment, in writing, of such disconnection immediately thereafter. G. AUTHORITY TO CONDEMN BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT. 1. When the Building Official ascertains that building service equipment regulated in the technical codes has become hazardous to life, health or property, or has become unsanitary, the Su;E•1 g Official shall order, in writing, that such equipment eithp~ he moved or restored to a safe or sanitary condition, as appropriate::.. 2. The written notice itself shall fix a timt~!imit for compliance with such order. Defective building service equipment shall not be maintained after receiving such notice. 3. When such equipment or installation is to be disconnected, a written notice of such disconnection and causes therefore shall be given within twenty four 24) hours to the serving utility, the owner and occupant of such building, structure or premises. 4. When any building service equipment is maintained in violation of the technical codes and in violation of a notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, the Building Official shall institute appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation. H. CONNECTION AFTER ORDER TO DISCONNECT. No person shall make or suffer the connection from an energy, fuel or power supply nor supply energy or fuel to building service equipment which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the Building Official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the Building Official until the Building Official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment. 1. CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS. The Building Official shall be the custodian of records for the Division of Building and Safety and as such, is charged with the responsibility to keep and maintain a permanent record of all building permits issued by the Division as well as plans and other pertinent documents and transactions. Such records and documents may be maintained in electronic image, electronic file, paper, or other approved archival method. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y AÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 10 J. LIABILITY. It is the intent of this Code to establish minimum standards for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the public. This Code shall not be construed to establish standards of performance, strength or durability other than those specified. This Code, nor any of the services rendered in connection with its terms by City officers, inspectors, agents or employees is intended, nor shall be construed as the basis, for any expressed or implied warranties or guarantees to any person relative to, or concerning any structure or part, portion of appurtenances thereto or thereof constructed, erected, altered, enlarged, repaired, moved, replaced or removed pursuant to this Code or any permits granted hereunder. No cause of action shall arise in favor of any person against the City of Baldwin Park, or any of its officers, inspectors, agents, or employees because any structure or portion thereof, erected, altered, enlarged, repaired, moved, replaced, or removed or any appurtenance, system, wiring, plumbing, mechanical equipment, devices, or appliances installed, maintained, repaired or replaced hereunder do not meet the standards prescribed herein. The Building Official, deputies, inspectors, technical officers and employees, charged with the enforcement of this Code and the technical codes, acting in good faith and without malice it the discharge of their duties shall thereby, not be rendered personally liahlp fr amage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or;.omiss:'.:. in the discharge of the assigned duties. A suit brought against the Builder s`fficial, deputy, technical officer, inspector or employee because of such an act or oc fission performed by the Building Official, deputy, technical officer, inspector or employee in the enforcement of the provisions 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 judgment resulting therefrom, shall be assumed by the jurisdiction. K. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. 1. When conflicting provisions or requirements occur between this Chapter, the technical codes and other codes or laws, the most restrictive shall govern. 2. When conflicts occur between the technical codes, those provisions providing the greater safety to life shall govern. Where sanitation, life safety, or fire safety are not involved, the most restrictive provisions shall govern. 3. Where in a specific case different sections of the technical codes specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. When there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. L. ALTERNATE MATERIALS, DESIGN AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION. 1. The provisions of the technical codes are not intended to prevent the use of any material, method of design or method of construction not BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y AÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 11 specifically prescribed by the technical codes, provided an alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the Building Official. 2. The Building Official may approve an alternate, provided the Building Official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of the technical codes and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the technical codes in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation. 3. The Building Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate claims that may be made regarding its use. 4. The details of an action granting approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered in the records. 5. The Building Official may require the applicant to arrange for the proposed alternate materials, methods of desior and methods of construction be reviewed and evaluatedta by err outside agency designated by the Building Official at the applicanF': expense. M. MODIFICATIONS. 1. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of the technical codes, the Building Official may grant modifications for individual cases. 2. The Building Official shall first find that: a. A special individual reason makes the strict letter of the technical code impractical; b. The modification is in conformity with the intent and purpose of the technical code, and c. Such modification does not lessen health, life safety and fire safety requirements or any degree of structural integrity. 3. The details of actions granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the records. 4. The Building official may require the applicant to arrange for the proposed modification to be reviewed by an outside agency designated by the Building Official at the applicant's expense. N. TESTS AND RESEARCH REPORTS. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 12 1 Whenever there is insufficient evidence for determining compliance with the provisions of the technical codes or evidence that materials or construction do not conform to the requirements of the technical codes, the Building Official may require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at the applicant's expense. 2. Test methods shall be as specified by the technical codes or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the Building Official shall determine test procedures. 3. Tests shall be made by an approved agency. 4. Reports of such tests shall be entered in the records. 5. The Building Official may require the applicant to arrange for the test procedures, methodology, results, reports, etc. to be reviewed and evaluated by an outside agency designated by the Building Official at the applicant's expense. 150.010 APPLICABILITY. The provisions of this Code shall not be construed to conflict with the provisions of the State Housing Law, nor any other provisions of State or Federal laws. Any requirements of this Code or the codes adopted hereby, which are more restrictive shall apply. 150.011 BOARD OF APPEALS. A. BOARD ESTABLISHED. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this Code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training and who are not employees of the jurisdiction, to pass upon matters pertaining to the application or installation of building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems, components and equipment. The Building Official or his designee shall be an ex officio member and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote upon any matter before the Board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretations of the administrative provisions of this Code. The Board shall have no authority to waive requirements of this Code. B. APPEAL. 1. An applicant for or holder of a permit whose proposed solution for meeting the requirements of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations is not BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y AÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 14 provide sanitation, lighting, heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration, fire-fighting and transportation facilities essential to the occupancy of the building or structure for its designated use. CBC CBC" means the California Building Code as adopted by the State of California. Code, Or this Code Code and this Code" is Chapter 150 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, unless otherwise noted. Condominiums Condominiums" shall mean any building or portion thereof that contains three or more dwelling units that does not meet the definition of townhouse as set forth below; for purposes of this Code, condominiums shall be classified as R-2 occupancy. Electrica;` Code Elects:,;al Code" means the Baldwin Park Electrical Code.. Existing building Existing Building" means a building legally erected prior to effective date of this chapter. Fire Code Fire Code" is the International Fire Code IFC), 2006 edition, promulgated by the International Code Council, including the Appendix thereto, together with those omissions, amendments, exceptions and additions there to as amended in the California Code of regulations, and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. Jurisdiction Jurisdiction" is the City of Baldwin Park. Listed and Listing Listed" and Listing" are terms referring to equipment and materials which are shown in a list published by an approved testing agency, qualified and equipped for experimental testing and maintaining an adequate periodic inspection of current productions and which listing states that the material or equipment complies with accepted national standards which are approved, or standards which have been evaluated for conformity with approved standards. Mechanical Code Mechanical Code" is Baldwin Park Mechanical Code. Occupancy Occupancy" is the purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 15 Permit Permit" is an official document or certificate issued by the Building Official authorizing performance of a specified building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical activity or any combination of such permits issued jointly by the Building Official. Plumbing Code Plumbing Code" is the Baldwin Park Plumbing Code.. Repair Repair" is the, reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building, structure or building service equipment for the purpose of its maintenance. Shall Shall" as used in this Code is mandatory. Structure Structure" is that which is build or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or, any piece of pork artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in som& definite manrrr. Technical Codes Technical Codes" refer to those codes adopted by this Chapter containing the provisions for design, construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy and maintenance of buildings and structures and building service equipment. Townhouse Townhouse" shall mean a single family dwelling in a row of at least three 3) such units, not more that three stories above grade, in which each unit shall be located on a separate parcel, having its own access to the outside, no unit located over another unit, and each unit shall be separated by a property line from any other unit. For the purpose of this chapter, all town houses shall be classified as R-3 occupancy. Part 3. Organization and Enforcement 150.030 ABATEMENT ORDERS. When any structure or site is being used or constructed in violation of this Code, or any of the Codes adopted by reference herein, the Building Official may order such use or construction discontinued and the structure or portions thereof vacated by a written notice served on any person or persons causing such use. Such person or persons shall discontinue such use within the specified time as indicated on the notice. After receipt of such notice, such person or persons shall abate the violations or cause the building or structure to be demolished or removed. 150.031 ABATEMENT PROCEDURES. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 16 The Building Official shall inspect or cause to be inspected a building, structure where reasonable suspicion exists that said building or structure may be substandard, unsafe or used in violation of this Code, State Health and Safety Code, State Housing Regulations, or any of the codes adopted by reference herein. If after inspecting the building or structure, the Building Official determines that said building or structure is unsafe, substandard or being used in violation of this Code, State Health and Safety Code, State Housing Law, or any of the codes adopted by reference herein, the Building Official shall give a written Notice and Order to the owner, tenant or user of the building or property pursuant to the provisions of the State Health and Safety Code, State Housing Law and this Code. If the Building Official finds that certain electrical, plumbing, mechanical, excavation or structural systems pose an immediate hazard to life and property, the Building Official may order such systems disconnected, removed or abated immediately. If a Notice and Order must be served upon the owner, tenant or user of the building or structure, the Building Official shall assess the owner, tenant or user of the building or structure all applicable fees required to cover expenses incurred by the City of Baldwin ark in the processing of the Notice and Order to abate. Such.P processing, fees she-+! be calculated at the rate indicated in the Schedule of Service Charges adopted by t e City Council. Buildings damaged by fire or by natural disasters where the extent of damage to the building exceeds seventy-five 75) percent of the valuation of the building prior to the disaster, or when determined by the Building Official that a structure is unsafe for occupancy due to damage the building shall be considered a total loss and be demolished pursuant to this section. and if necessary the safety of the damaged structure will be determined by an engineering study paid by the owner of the property. 150.032 COST OF ABATEMENT OR COMPLIANCE. Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, who maintains any premises in violation of the provisions of this Code, any of the codes adopted by reference herein, or the State Housing Law shall be liable for, and obligated to pay to the City of Baldwin Park all costs incurred by the City in obtaining abatement or compliance which is attributable to, or associated with, the enforcement or abatement action, whether such action is administrative, injunctive or legal and for all damages suffered by the City its officers, agents, and employees as a result of such violation or efforts to abate the violation. If the owner of the property involved in such abatement or compliance action fails to pay for the costs of such abatement or compliance action upon demand by the City, the City Council by resolution may order the cost of the abatement to be specially assessed to the property or parcel. Such assessment shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary county taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure be applied at the time of sale or in case of delinquency as are provided for ordinary county taxes. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 17 150.033 NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE. Whenever the Building Official determines that work has been done without the required permits, or has not been completed in accordance with the requirements of this Code, the State Housing Law or any code adopted herein, the Building Official may cause a Notice of Non-Compliance to be recorded with the County Recorder and shall notify the owner of such property of such action. The Notice of Non-Compliance shall describe the property, shall set forth the non- complying conditions and shall state that the owner of such property has been duly notified. The Building Official shall record a Notice of Release of the Notice of Non- Compliance with the County Recorder when it has been determined by the Building Official that the non-complying conditions have been corrected. 150.034 PUBLIC NUISANCE. Buildings or structures or portions thereof which are regulated by this Code, and which are determined f.y the Building Official to be unsafe or not provided with adequate egress or Whin constitute a fire hazard, or which are determined substandard under the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, the State Housing Law, any ot~:;r applicable law or ordinance, or which are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which constitute a hazard to health safety or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, damage obsolescence or abandonment as specified in this Code or any other law or ordinance, shall be declared unsafe buildings and shall be declared a public nuisance and shall be ordered abated by repair, rehabilitation, removal or demolition pursuant to the provision of this Code. 150.035 ACTIONS, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish equipment, use, occupy, or maintain any building, structure or building service equipment regulated by this Code, or cause the same to be done in violation of this Code or any codes hereby adopted by reference, State Housing Law or other applicable State or local law. The penalty shall be as set forth in Section 10.99 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code. Each such person, firm, corporation or association shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and everyday or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code is committed, continued, or allowed and upon conviction of such violation such person, firm, corporation or association shall be punishable by a fine or imprisonment or both as provided by law and the Baldwin Park Municipal Code. The issuance of a permit or the approval of plans and specifications shall not be construed to authorize any violation of the provisions of this Code or any codes hereby adopted by reference, State Housing Law or other applicable State or local law. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plan and specification shall not prevent the Building Official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from suspending construction operations when such plans, BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 18 specification or construction are in violation of this Code or any codes hereby adopted by reference, State Housing Law or other applicable State or local law. Part 4. Existing Buildings and Building Service Equipment 150.040 APPLICATION OF TECHNICAL PROVISIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS AND BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT. The provisions of this Part govern the application of the technical codes to existing buildings and building service equipment. 150.041 GENERAL. The buildings, structures and their building service equipment to which additions, alterations or repairs are made shall comply with all the requirements of the technical codes for new facilities, except as specifically provided in this Chapter. 150.042 ADDITIONS, ALTER-±TIONS OR REPAIRS. Additions, alterations or repairs may be made to a building or its building service equipment without requiring the existing building or its building service equipment to comply with all the requirements of the technical codes, provided the addition, alteration or repair conforms to that required for a new building or building service equipment. 150.043 ADDITIONS, ALTERATION OR REPAIRS: UNSAFE CONDITIONS. A. Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or building service equipment which will cause the existing building or building service equipment to be in violation of the provisions of the technical codes nor shall such additions or alterations cause the existing building or building service equipment to become unsafe. B. An unsafe condition shall be deemed to have been created if an addition or alteration may cause the existing building or building service equipment to become structurally unsafe or overloaded; may not provide adequate egress in compliance with the provisions of the Building Code or may obstruct existing exits; may create a fire hazard; may reduce required fire resistance; may cause building service equipment to become overloaded or exceed their rated capacities; may create a health hazard or may otherwise create conditions dangerous to human life. 150.044 ADDITIONS, ALTERATION OR REPAIRS; HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND AREA. A. A building altered pursuant to a repair or alteration permit, which involves a change in use or occupancy, shall not exceed the height, number of stories and area permitted by the Building Code for new buildings. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 19 B. A building plus new additions, shall not exceed the height, number of stories and area specified by the Building Code for new buildings. 150.045 ADDITIONS, ALTERATION OR REPAIRS: COMPLIANCE WITH CODE REQUIREMENTS. Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or structure when the existing building or structure is not in full compliance with the provisions of the Building Code, except when the addition or alteration will result in the existing building or structure being no more hazardous, based on life safety, fire safety and sanitation, than before such additions or alterations are undertaken. EXCEPTION: Alterations of existing structural elements, or additions of new structural elements which are initiated only for the purpose of increasing the lateral-force-resisting strength or stiffness of an existing structure need not be designed for forces conforming to these regulations provided that an engineering analysis is submittPO o show that: 1. The capacity of existing t'uctural elements required to resist forces is not reduced; 2. The lateral loading to required existing structural elements is not increased beyond their capacity; 3. New structural elements are detailed and connected to the existing structural elements as required by these regulations; 4. New or relocated nonstructural elements are detailed and connected to existing or new structural elements as required by these regulations; and 5. An unsafe condition is not created. 150.046 ADDITIONS, ALTERATION OR REPAIRS: USE OF SAME MATERIALS. Alterations or repairs to an existing building or structure which are nonstructural and do not adversely affect a structural member or a part of the building or structure having required fire resistance may be made with the same materials of which the building or structure is constructed, subject to approval by the Building Official. Installation or replacement of glass shall be as required for new installations. 150.047 EXISTING BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS. Building service equipment lawfully in existence prior to the effective date of this Chapter, may have their use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and a hazard to life, health or property has not been created by such building service equipment. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 20 150.048 EXISTING OCCUPANCY. A. Buildings in existence prior to the effective date of this Chapter may have their existing use or occupancy continued if the use or occupancy was legal prior to the effective date of this Chapter, and provided continued use is not dangerous to life, health and safety. B. A change in the use or occupancy of any existing building or structure shall comply with the provisions of this.Code. 150.049 MAINTENANCE. A. Buildings, structures and building service equipment, existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. B. Devices or safeguards which are required by the technical codes shall be maintained in conformance with the technical ri ode under which installed. C. The owner or the owner's. design s agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and their b.. ilding service equipment. D. The Building Official may cause a structure to be reinspected to determine compliance with this subsection. 150.050 MOVED BUILDINGS. Buildings, structures and their building service equipment moved into or within the City shall comply with the provisions of the technical codes for new buildings or structures and their building service equipment. 150.051 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES. A. Temporary structures such as reviewing stands and other miscellaneous structures, sheds, canopies or fences used for the protection of the public around and in conjunction with construction work may be erected by a permit issued pursuant to California Building Code Section 3103. B. Temporary buildings or structures shall be completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in the permit. 150.052 HISTORIC BUILDINGS. Repairs, alterations and additions necessary for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or continued use of a building, structure, or its building service equipment may be made provided: BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 21 A. The building or structure has been designated by official action of the legally constituted authority of the City as having special historical or architectural significance. B. Unsafe conditions as described in this Chapter are corrected. C. The restored building or structure and its building service equipment will be no more hazardous based on life safety, fire safety and sanitation than the existing building. D. The structure meets the requirement of 2007 California Historical Building Code, Part 8 of Title 24. Part 5. Permits 150.060 PERMITS REQUIRED. Except as specified in this Part, no bulk rg, structure or building service equipment regulated by this Chapter and- the. tr, hhical codes shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate, appropriate permit for each building, structure or building service equipment has first been obtained from the Building Official. 150.061 WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT. A. A permit shall not be required for the types of work in each of the separate classes of permit as set forth in this Part. B. Exemption from the permit requirements of this Chapter shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in violation of the provisions of the technical codes or any other laws or City ordinances. 150.062 BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTIONS. A. A building permit shall not be required for the following: One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet 11 m2), the building is 14 feet or less in height, and does not contain electrical, mechanical or plumbing work. 2. Fences not over six 6) feet 1829 mm) high. 3. Oil derricks. 4. Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over five 5) feet nine 9) inches 1753 mm) high. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 22 5. Retaining walls which are not over four 4) feet 1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or Ill-A Liquids. 6. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed five thousand 5,000) gallons 18925 liters) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed- two to one. 7. Platforms, sidewalks and driveways not more than thirty 30) inches 762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below, and are not part of an accessible route. 8. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. 9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursF rj or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. 11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings. 12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of detached one- and two-family dwellings, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than fifty-four 54) inches 1372 mm). 13. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a detached one- and two- family dwellings. Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed five thousand 5,000) gallons 18925 liters), and less than twenty-four 24) inches 610 mm) deep. 14. Replacement, repair or overlay of less than ten percent 10%) of an existing roof within any twelve 12) month period. B. Unless otherwise exempted by this Chapter, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items. 150.063 PLUMBING PERMIT EXEMPTIONS. A plumbing permit shall not be required for the following: 1. The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that should any concealed trap, drainpipe, soil, waste or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, the same shall be considered as BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 23 new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this Chapter. 2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, including the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. 150.064 MECHANICAL PERMIT EXEMPTIONS. A mechanical permit shall not be required for the following: 1. A portable heating appliance. 2. Portable ventilating equipment. 3. A portable cooling unit. 4. A portable evaporative cooler. 5. A closed system of steam, hot or chilled water piping within heating or cooling equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code. 6. Replacement of any component part of assembly of an appliance which does not alter its original approval and complies with other applicable requirements of the technical codes. 7. Refrigerating equipment which is part of the equipment for which a permit has been issued pursuant to the requirements of the technical codes. 8. A unit refrigerating system as defined in the Mechanical Code. 150.065 ELECTRICAL PERMIT EXEMPTIONS. An electrical permit shall not be required for the following: 1. Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle when that cord or cable is permitted by the Electrical Code. 2. Repair or replacement of fixed motors, transformers or fixed approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same location. 3. Temporary decorative lighting. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 24 4. Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any switch, conductor or control device. 5. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlets therefore. 6. Replacement of any over current device of the required capacity in the same location, except service equipment. 7. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for signs or gas tube systems. 8. Taping joints. 9. Removal of electrical wiring. 10. Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable expariniental laboratories. 11. The wiring for temporary theater, motion picture or televi- on stage sets. 12.' Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than twenty five 25) volts and not capable of supplying more than fifty 50) watts of energy, except in hazardous classified) locations. 13. Low-energy power, control and signal circuits of Class II and Class III as defined in the Electrical Code. 14. A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration or repair of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment or the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energy or in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence by a public or private utility in the exercise of its function as a serving utility. Part 6. Application Requirements 150.071 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT. A. To obtain a permit an applicant shall file a completed application, in writing, on a form furnished by the Building Official for that purpose. B Every such application shall: 1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 25 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work. 3. Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended. 4. Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and specifications and other data as required in CBC Appendix Chapter 1, Section 106. 5. State the valuation of any new building or structure or any addition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building. 6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent. 7. Give such other data and information as may be required by the Building Official. C. The work to be covered by the permit for which application is made a, shall imply with the Code, standards, and laws in effect at the time such app 1 ation is ied with the Building Official. 150.072 SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS. A. Plans, specifications, engineering calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. B. When such plans are not prepared by an architect or engineer, the Building Official may require the applicant submitting such plans or other data to demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. C. The Building Official may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such even if not required by state law. D. EXCEPTION: The Building Official may waive the submission of plans, calculations, construction inspection requirements and other data if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with this Chapter. 4150.072 INFORMATION ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. A. Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale on substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 26 proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this Chapter and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. B. Plans for buildings of other than detached one- and two-family dwellings and Group U Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire-resistive integrity will be maintained when a penetration will be made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication conduits, pipes and similar systems. 150.073 ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER OF RECORD. A. When it is required that documents be prepared by an architect or engineer, the Building Official may require the owner to engage and designate on the building permit application an architect or engineer who shall act as the architect or engineer of record. B. If the circumstances require, the owner may designate a substitute architect or engineer of record who shall perform all of the duties required of the original architect or engin: r of record. C. The Building Official shall be notified, in writing, by the owner if the architeC--":o' engineer of record is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties. D. The architect or engineer of record shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all submittal documents prepared by others, including deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building. 150.074 DEFERRED SUBMITTALS. A. For the purposes of this Chapter, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design which are not submitted at the time of the application and which are to be submitted to the Building Official within a specified period. B. 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. Additional plan review fee shall be paid by the applicant for deferred submittals for review by the Building Official prior to their installation. C. Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the registered design 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. D. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until their design and submittal documents have been approved by the Building Official. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 27 150.075 INSPECTION AND OBSERVATION PROGRAM. A. When special inspection is required by CBC Chapter 17, the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program which shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the permit. B. The inspection program shall designate the portions of the work to have special inspection, the name or names of the individuals or firms who are to perform the special inspections and indicate the duties of the special inspectors. C. The special inspector shall be employed by the owner, the engineer or architect of record, or an agent of the owner, but not the contractor or any other person responsible for the work. D. When structural observation is required by CBC Chapter 17, the observation program shall name the individuals or firms who are to perform structural observation and describe the stages of construction at which structural observation is to occur. E. The inspection program shall include samples of inspection reports and. provide- time limits fe=r submission of reports. 150.076 EXPIRATION OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT A. Except as provided below, a permit application shall expire if no permit is issued within one year after the date the permit application is filed. A permit application filed prior to the effective date of this Chapter, shall expire if no permit is issued within one year after the date the permit application is filed. The Building Official may issue a permit for work shown on an expired application for a permit without requiring the re-submittal of plans and payment of a plan review fee provided: 1. No changes have been made or will be made to the original plans and specifications except as required by the original plan review; and 2. No pertinent laws or ordinances have been amended subsequent to the date the original application was filed; and 3. The time allowed to obtain the permit does not exceed one year and one month from the date the original application was filed; and 4. Circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. B. Except as provided in this Section, no action may be taken on an application after expiration. Plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. To obtain a permit, BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 28 applicants shall submit a new application, documents and pay a new plan review fee. All applicable codes, standards, and laws in affect at the time of the new application shall then apply to the project. Part 7. Permit Issuance 150.080 PERMIT ISSUANCE. A. The application, plans, specifications, computations and other data filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed by the Building Official as deemed appropriate. Such plans may be reviewed by other City departments to verify compliance with other applicable laws. B. If the Building Official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of this Chapter and the technical codes and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the required fees have been paid, the Building Official shai sue a permit therefore to the applicant. 11 C. The Building Gfficial shall endorse, in writing or stamp, the required plans and specifications. D. Approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorizations from the Building Official, and all work regulated by this Chapter shall be done in accordance with the approved plans. 150.082 PERMITS FOR PARTIAL CONSTRUCTION. A. The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building, structure or building service equipment before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building, structure or building service equipment have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of the technical codes. B. The holder of a permit for partial construction shall proceed without assurance that the permit for the entire building, structure or building service will be granted. 150.083 RETENTION OF PLANS A. One set of approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the Building Official for a period of not less than one hundred eighty 180) days from the date of completion of the work covered therein or as required by the State or local laws. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 29 B. One set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant and shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. 150.084 VALIDITY OF PERMIT. A. The issuance of a permit or approval of plans, specifications and computations shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of any violation of, any of the provisions of this Chapter or the technical codes, or of any other law or ordinance. B. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Chapter or of other City ordinances shall not be valid. C. The issuance of a permit based on plans, specifications and other data shall not prevent the Building Official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in the plans, specifications and other data, or from preventing building operations being c,,-;Tied on thereunder when there is a violation of this Chapter or of any. +:ier City ordinances. 150.085 PERMIT XPIR TION. A. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one hundred eighty 180) days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. B. All permits shall expire by limitation of time and become null and void unless an inspection indicating substantial progress in construction has been requested and performed every 180 days or sooner. C. Before work terminated pursuant to subsection B above can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained, and the permittee shall pay new full permit fees. D. The fee therefore shall be pursuant to the last adopted fees provided no changes have been made to the original plans or specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one 1) year. E. If the suspension or abandonment of the project has exceeded one year, a new permit shall be obtained and the permit fees be paid in full. 150.086 PERMIT TIME EXTENSIONS. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 30 A. A permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that permit, if the permittee can demonstrate that, for good and satisfactory reasons, it is not feasible to commence the work within the required time. B. The Building official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon payment of appropriate fees and a written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. C. Permits shall not be extended more than once, except that, the Building Official may approve a maximum of one CONSECUTIVE additional extension of one hundred and eighty 180) days when the applicant demonstrates that special unusual circumstances exist. In this case, the Building Official may require that additional fees be paid and plans be revised to partially or fully comply with the current codes. D. Permit time extension whe;2 there are multiple permits on a single project must comply with all of the foils Vying: For the purpose of permit expiration, all permits associated with a single project i.e., same address, suite, portion of building) will be considered as one project. If an inspection has been performed on any of the permits for the project, all permits will be considered to have been extended for an additional 180 days. However, no permit more than three years old may be extended by the extension of another permit on the same project. 2. In order to extend a permit described in subsection 1, above, one of the permits must be extended subject to aforementioned limitations and payment of required fees. Additionally, an inspection indicating that the applicant has made substantial progress must be requested and performed on the permit that has been extended within 180 days, from the date of permit issuance. 150.087 PERMIT RENEWALS. An expired building permit may be renewed provided it has not been expired for more than one 1) year, no changes have been made to the plans or specifications previously approved by the expired permit and appropriate permit renewal fees are paid. In instances where work has been initiated prior to the expiration of the permit, permit renewal fees shall be assessed pursuant to the degree of progress made on the work authorized by the permit. Permit renewal fees shall be assessed by the Building Official pursuant to latest adopted fees. 150.088 PERMIT SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 31 The Building Official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this Code when the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect inaccurate, incomplete, or fraudulent information provided by the applicant, or when such permit is in violation of an ordinance, regulation, State law or the provisions of this Code. All suspension or revocation of permits must be in writing showing the cause and the time period for such action. 150.090 PERMIT DENIAL. Except where special building designs or other mitigation measures have been approved by the Building Official and co-operating officials of other City and County agencies, a building permit may be denied where physical features of a building site are such that denial of the building permit is deemed necessary to safeguard life, limb, health, property or public welfare. Physical features which justify denial of a permit shall include but shall not be limited to the following: 1. Precipitous cliffs or other adjacent vertical landmasses of unknown stability. A 2. Unstable soils or gec-rugic conditions. 3. Terrain, which is subject to flooding or severe soil erosion. 4. Terrain, which is deemed contaminated by products of hydrocarbon or other hazardous material. Part 8. Fees 150.100 FEES ESTABLISHED BY CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION. All fees required pursuant to this Chapter shall be paid in the amount established set forth in the Schedule of Service Charges established by resolution of the City Council. 150.101 PLAN REVIEW FEES. A. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted with an application for permit, pursuant to this Chapter, a Plan Review Fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for reviewing. The Plan Review Fee is separate and in addition to the Building Permit Fee. B. The Plan Review Fee shall be as set forth in the Schedule of Service Charges established by resolution of the City Council, plus a surcharge as set forth in the Schedule of Service Charges if additional plan review is required for the accessibility for the disabled and/or energy conservation standards as set forth in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. C. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in this Chapter an additional plan review fee shall be charged at BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 32 the rate established in the Schedule of Service Charges. D. Whenever a permit is requested for the construction of a single-family or duplex structure as part of a subdivision previously plan-checked and approved, a fee as set forth in the Schedule of Service Charges established by the City Council for each such structure shall be paid at the time of application for each such Building Permit. E. The amount of initial plan review fee for submittal of a model plan as defined herein shall be the full plan review fee as specified above. The plan review fee for subsequent submittal of a plan which qualifies as a model plan shall be one-half 1/2) the plan review fee. A model plan" is hereby defined as a prototype plan for a building or structure which is to be utilized on more than one site, and which incorporates the same structural features, dimensions, and calculations as the original approved plan. F. Upon request to review plans on file, a fee as set forth in the Schedule of Service Charges shall be paid, if the r, Ans for such building or structure must be obtained from the City storage v,a+.:';. 150.102 INVESTIGATION FEES FOR MC K WITHOUT A PERMIT. A. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this Chapter has been commenced without first obtaining the proper permits, a special investigation shall be made before any permit may be issued for such work. B. The Investigation Fee in an amount set forth in the Schedule of Service Charges, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. D. The payment of such Investigation Fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this Chapter nor from any penalty prescribed by law. 150.103 FEE REFUNDS. A. The Building Official may authorize partial refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. B. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty 80%) percent of the Permit Fee paid when no work has been done under a Permit issued in accordance with this Chapter. A processing fee of $100.00 shall be deducted from the refund amount. Permit fee under $100.00 is non- refundable. C. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty 80%) percent of the Plan Review Fee paid when an application is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing has been started, and the refund BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y AÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 33 amount is not less than or equal to one hour of plan review service fee. A processing fee of $100.00 shall be` deducted from the refund amount. Plan review fee under $ 200.00 is non-refundable. D. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred and eighty 180) days after the date of fee payment. 150.104 FEE EXCEPTIONS. A. Fees shall not be required for buildings erected for and owned by the United States of America, the State of California, or any of its political subdivisions, or by any school district or hospitals, where the Building Official has no jurisdiction for issuance of permits. B. However, if an applicant requests a plan review or permit for any of the aforementioned projects, full fees shall be charged. Part 9.Inspectk s 150.110 GENERAL PROVISIONS. A. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official and the construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the Building Official. In addition, certain types of construction shall have special inspection and structural observation as specified in Chapter 17 of the California Building Code. B. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this Chapter or of other City ordinances. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Chapter or of other City ordinances shall not be valid. C. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the Building Official nor the City shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection. D. A survey of the lot may be required by the Building Official to verify that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans. E. All inspections specified herein shall be at the discretion of the Building Official and nothing in the California Building Code or in this Chapter shall be construed as requiring the City to conduct such inspection nor shall any actual inspection made imply a duty to conduct any other inspection. Furthermore, neither the California Building Code nor this section shall be construed to hold the City or any officer, employee or representative of the City, responsible for BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y!AÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 34 any damage to persons or property by reason of making inadequate or negligent inspection or by reason of any failure to make an inspection or re- inspection. 150.111 INSPECTION RECORD CARD. A. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or the agent of the permit holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an inspection record card such as to allow the Building Official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. B. The inspection record card shall be maintained and made readily available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the Building Official. 150.112 INSPECTION REQUESTS. A. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Building Official that such work is ready for insrE>ction. B. The Building Official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such inspection is desi ed. Such request may be in writing or by telephone at the option of the Building Official. C. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required either by this Chapter or the technical codes to provide access to and means for inspection of the work. 150.113 APPROVAL REQUIRED. A. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. B. Reinforcing steel or structural framework of a part of a building or structure shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. C. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this Chapter. D. Any portions of work which do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official. E. There shall be a final inspection and approval of all buildings and structures when completed and ready for occupancy and use. 150.114 PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y"AÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 35 Before issuing a permit, the building official is authorized to examine or cause to be examined, buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed. 150.115 REQUIRED BUILDING INSPECTIONS. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the following inspections: A. Foundation inspection. To be made after excavations for footings are complete and required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except when concrete is ready-mixed in accordance with approved nationally recognized standards ASTM C94, the concrete need not be on the job. When the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood, additional inspections may be required by the Building Official. B. Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. To be ddade after in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping- Aa;cessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place but before any c..ncrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the sub-floor. C. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire resistive assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved. D. Frame inspection. To be made after the roof, framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys and vents are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, and heating wires, pipes, and ducts are approved. E. Lath and/or wallboard inspection. To be made after lathing and wallboard, interior and exterior, is in place but before plaster is applied or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished. F. Fire-resistant penetrations. CBC Appendix Chapter 1, Section 109.3.6) Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved. G. Energy efficiency inspections. CBC Appendix Chapter 1, Section 109.3.7) Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with Chapter 13 and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R and U values, fenestration U value, duct system R value, and HAVC and water- heating equipment efficiency. H. Final inspection. To be made after finish grading and the building is completed and ready for occupancy or use. 150.116 REQUIRED BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y#AÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 36 A. General. Building service equipment for which a permit is required by this Chapter shall be inspected by the Building Official. Building service equipment intended to be concealed by a permanent portion of the building shall not be concealed until inspected and approved. When the installation of building service equipment is complete, an additional and final inspection shall be made. Building service equipment regulated by the technical codes shall not be connected to the water, fuel or power supply or sewer system until authorized by the Building Official. B. Operation of building service equipment The requirements of this section shall not be considered to prohibit the operation of building service equipment installed to replace existing building service equipment serving an occupied portion of the building in the event a request for inspection of such building service equipment has been filed with the Building Official not more than 48 hours after the replacement work is completed, and before any portion of such building service equipment is concealed by permanent portions of the building. 150.117 OTHER INSPECTIONS. In addition to the called inspections specified above, the Building Official may make or require other inspections of construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this Chapter or technical codes and other applicable laws and ordinances of this City. 150.118 REINSPECTIONS. A. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. B. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of the technical codes, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection. C. fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official. D. To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose, and pay the fee in accordance with the Schedule of Fees. E. In instances where fees have been assessed, additional inspection of the work will not be performed until the required fees have been paid. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y$AÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 37 150.119 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. Special inspection shall be provided in accordance with Section 1704 of the California Building Code. Additional special inspections may be required when deemed necessary by the Building Official. 150.120 STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION. Structural observation shall be provided in accordance with Section 1709 of the California Building Code. Additional structural observation may be required when deemed necessary by the Building Official. Structural Observation does not include or waive the responsibility for the inspection required by this Code. 150.121 CONNECTION TO UTILITIES. A. Energy Connections. Persons shall not make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to building service equipment which is regulated by the technical codes and for which a permit is required by this Chc j:or, until approved by the Building Official. B. Temporary Connections. The Building Official may authorize the temporary connection of the building service equipment to the source of energy, fuel or power for the purpose of testing building service equipment, or for use under a temporary certificate of occupancy. This temporary connection will be allowed for a specific purpose and for a specific period of time. The temporary connection must be removed or detached when the permitted time period is over. Part 10. Certificate of Occupancy 150.130 USE OR OCCUPANCY. A. Buildings or structures shall not be used or occupied nor shall a change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof be made until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein. B. EXCEPTION: The following occupancies may not require a certificate of occupancy: 1. Group R, Division 3, dwellings as defined in Chapter 2 of the California Building Code 2. Group U Occupancies. C. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this Chapter or of other City ordinances. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y%AÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 38 D. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Chapter or of other City ordinances shall not be valid. 150.131 CHANGE IN USE. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in the Building Code. 150.132 ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. After the Building Official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this Chapter or other laws, the Building Official shall issue a certificate of occupancy which shall contain the following: A. The building permit number. The address of the building. issued. D. E. The name and address of the owner. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this Chapter for the group and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified. F. The name of the Building Official. G. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued. H. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3 of the California Building Code. 1. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6 of the California Building Code. J. The design occupant load. K. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required. L. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y&AÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 39 150.133 TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. A. If the Building Official finds that substantial hazard will not result from occupancy of a building or portion thereof before the same is completed, a temporary certificate of occupancy for the use of a portion or portions of a building or structure may be issued prior to the completion of the entire building or structure. B. Applicant shall pay required fees prior to issuance of temporary certificate of occupancy. C. The Building Official will develop policies and procedures to administer issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy. 150.134 POSTING. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and hall not be removed except by the Building Official. U50.135 REVOCATION. The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this Chapter when the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information, or when it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of an ordinance, regulation or the provisions of this Chapter. Part 11. Adoption and Amendment of the 2007 California Building Code 150.140 ADOPTION. A. The International Building Code, 2006 edition, including the appendices thereto, together with those omissions, amendments, exceptions and additions thereto as amended in Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations are adopted and enacted, as the primary building code of the City of Baldwin Park and made part of this Code by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein and shall be known as the Baldwin Park Building Code. B. One copy of the adopted codes has been filed for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park. 150.141 PORTIONS OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE WHICH ARE NOT APPROVED, ADOPTED OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. The following portions of the California Building Code, or of the appendix thereto, are not approved or adopted or incorporated in this Chapter by reference, and shall not be deemed to be a part of this Chapter nor a part of the Baldwin Park Building Code: BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y'AÍ«A. Appendix Chapter 1, Except Section 106.3.4 Design Professional Responsible Charge. B. Appendix A, Employee Qualifications C. Appendix B, Board of Appeals. D. Appendix D, Fire Districts. E. Appendix F, Rodent Proofing. F. Appendix H, Signs. 150.142 LOCAL AMENDMENTS. The followinc. provisions shall constitute local amendments to the cross- referenced provisi: ns of the California Building Code and shall be deemed to replace the cross-referent ud section of the California Building Code with the respective provisions set forth ir, this Chapter. A) Section 1505, Fire Classification, is hereby amended as follows: Sections 1505.1, 1505.1.3 and Table 1505.1 are deleted: Sections 1505.1 through 1505.3 are amended to read as follows: The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 25% of the total roof area is replaced within any one year period; the entire roof covering of every new structure and any roof covering applied in any alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure shall be a fire retardant roof covering that is at least Class B fire rating. No wood shakes or wood shingles, treated or untreated shall be permitted. EXCEPTION: Repairs and additions to existing wood roofs, under twenty-five 25%) percent of the total existing roof area, shall be allowed to match the existing wood roof if the new materials are fire retardant and meet the specifications of a Class B roof. Only one such repair shall be allowed within a 12-month period. B) Section 1510, Re-roofing, is hereby amended as to read as follows: SECTION 1510.1 GENERAL. All re-roofing shall conform to the applicable provisions of Chapter 15 of the California Building Code and as otherwise required in this section. Repairs to existing roofs shall be limited to 25% of the total roof area within any one-year period. Repairs exceeding 25% of the total roof area shall be considered complete re-roofs and subject to the provisions of this Code. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y(AÍ«All re-roofing work which requires complete removal of existing roof coverings shall be considered as new work, and shall be reviewed and inspected under Chapter 15 of this Code. Sheathing placed on top of existing spaced sheathing to create a flat surface shall be installed per the roofing manufacturer's specifications and applicable ICC reports. Sheathing placed directly over roof rafters shall meet span and index ratings in accordance with Table 2304.7.(3) of the California Building Code. Sheathing shall be a minimum of one half inch in thickness and its edges shall bear on a roof rafter or similar support. Sheathing shall be fastened with minimum 8d common nails spaced 6 inches on center on the edge and 12 inches on center in the field. Lightweight roofs not exceeding 6 pounds per square foot, which are replaced with heavier roofs, shall comply with the provision of Chapter 16 of the California Building Code and subject to plan check. Sheathing over existing space sheathing shall be a minimum of 3/8" in thickness. SECTION %10.3.3. REROOFING OVERLAYS ALLOWED Not more than one overlay of composition shingles shall be allowed. C) Section 1613.7, Suspended Ceilings is hereby added to the Code to read as follows: Minimum design and installation standards for suspended ceilings shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of CBC Section 2506.2.1 of this Code and this subsection. 1613.7.1 Scope. This part contains special requirements for suspended ceilings and lighting systems. Provisions of Section 13.5.6 of ASCE 7 shall apply except as modified herein. 1613.7.2 General. The suspended ceilings and lighting systems shall be limited to 6 feet 1828 mm) below the structural deck unless the lateral bracing is designed by a licensed engineer or architect. 1613.7.3 Design and Installation Requirements. 1613.7.3.1 Bracing at Discontinuity. Positive bracing to the structure shall be provided at changes in the ceiling plane elevation or at discontinuities in the ceiling grid system. 1613.7.3.2 Support for Appendages. Cable trays, electrical conduits and piping shall be independently supported and independently braced from the structure. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y)AÍ«1613.7.3.3 Sprinkler Heads. All sprinkler heads drops) except fire- resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies, shall be designed to allow for free movement of the sprinkler pipes with oversize rings, sleeves or adaptors through the ceiling tile, in accordance with Section 13.5.6.2.2 e) of ASCE 7. Sprinkler heads penetrating fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies shall comply with Section 712 of this Code. 1613.7.3.4 Perimeter Members. A minimum wall angle size of at least a two inch 51 mm) horizontal leg shall be used at perimeter walls and interior full height partitions. The first ceiling tile shall maintain 3/4 inch 19 mm) clear from the finish wall surface. An equivalent alternative detail that will provide sufficient movement due to anticipated lateral building displacement may be used in lieu of the long Og angle subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Buildinc 1 1613.7.4 Special Requir Tents for Means of Egress. Suspended ceiling assemblies located along mc;.ans of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more shall comply with the following provisions. 1613.7.4.1 General. Ceiling suspension systems shall be connected and braced with vertical hangers attached directly to the structural deck along the means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more and at lobby's accessory to Group A Occupancies. Spacing of vertical hangers shall not exceed 2 feet 610 mm) on center along the entire length of the suspended ceiling assembly located along the means of egress or at the lobby. 1613.7.4.2 Assembly Device. All lay-in panels shall be secured to the suspension ceiling assembly with two hold-down clips minimum for each tile within a 4-foot 1219 mm) radius of the exit lights and exit signs. 1613.7.4.3 Emergency Systems. Independent supports and braces shall be provided for light fixtures required for exit illumination. Power supply for exit illumination shall comply with the requirements of Section 1006.3 of this Code. 1613.7.4.4 Supports for Appendage. Separate support from the structural deck shall be provided for all appendages such as light fixtures, air diffusers, exit signs, and similar elements. D) Section 1614, Seismic Design Requirements, is hereby added to the Code to read as follows: SECTION 1614 SEISMIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y*AÍ«1614.1 General. The text of ASCE 7 is hereby amended to read as follows: 1614.1.6 ASCE 7, 12.11.2.2.3. 12.11.2.2.3 Wood Diaphragms. In wood diaphragms, the continuous ties shall be in addition to the diaphragm sheathing. Anchorage shall not be accomplished by use of toe nails or nails subject to withdrawal nor shall wood ledgers or framing be used in cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension. The diaphragm sheathing shall not be considered effective as providing ties or struts required by this section. For wood diaphragms supporting concrete or masonry walls, wood diaphragms shall comply with the following: 1. The spacing of continuous tier, shall not exceed 40 feet. Added chords of diaphragms may be used, to form sub-diaphragms to transmit the anchorage forces to the r? r continuous crossties. 2. The maximum diaphragm st,-ar used to determine the depth of the sub- diaphragm shall not exceed 75% of the maximum diaphragm shear. 1614.1.8 ASCE 7, 12.12.4. 12.12.4 Deformation Compatibility for Seismic Design Category D through F. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, every structural component not included in the seismic force-resisting system in the direction under consideration shall be designed to be adequate for the gravity load effects and the seismic forces resulting from displacement to the design story drift A) as determined in accordance with Section 12.8.6 see also Section 12.12.1). Exception: Reinforced concrete frame members not designed as part of the seismic force-resisting system shall comply with Section 21.9 of ACI 318. Where determining the moments and shears induced in components that are not included in the seismic force-resisting system in the direction under consideration, the stiffening effects of adjoining rigid structural and nonstructural elements shall be considered and a rational value of member and restraint stiffness shall be used. When designing the diaphragm to comply with the requirements stated above, the return walls and fins/canopies at entrances shall be considered. Seismic compatibility with the diaphragm shall be provided by either seismically isolating the element or by attaching the element and integrating its load into the diaphragm. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y+AÍ«E) Section 1709, Structural Observations, is amended to read as follows: SECTION 1709 STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS. 1709.1 General. Where required by the provisions of Section 1709.2 or 1709.3 the owner shall employ the registered design professional in responsible charge for the structural design, or another registered design professional designated by the registered design professional in responsible charge for the structural design to perform structural observations as defined in Section 1702. The owner or owner's representative shall coordinate and call a preconstruction meeting between the registered design professional in responsible charge for the structural design, structural observer, contractor, affected subcontractors and special inspectors. The structural observer shall preside over the meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall be to identify the major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure and to review scheduling of the required obs.-vations. A record of the meeting shall be included in the report submitted.to:the bu-'.ding official. Observed deficiencies shall be reported in iriting to the owner's representative, special inspector, contractor and the building official. Upon the form prescribed by the building official, the structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement at each significant construction stage stating that the site visits have been made and identifying any reported deficiencies which, to the best of the structural observer's knowledge, have not been resolved. A final report by the structural observer which states that all observed deficiencies have been resolved is required before acceptance of the work by the building official. 1709.2 Structural observations for seismic resistance. Structural observations shall be provided for those structures included in Seismic Design Category D, E or F, as determined in Section 1613, where one or more of the following conditions exist: 1. The structure is classified as Occupancy Category III or IV in accordance with Section 1604.5. 2. The height of the structure is greater than 75 feet 22860 mm) above the base. 3. The structure is classified as Occupancy Category I or II in accordance with Section 1604.5 and a lateral design is required for the structure or portion thereof. Exception: One- and two-story wood framed Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies less than 1500 square feet, and one- and two-story Groups B, F, M and S Occupancies with an occupant load less than 10 provided BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y,AÍ«the adjacent grade is not steeper than 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal 10% sloped), assigned to Seismic Design Category D. 4. When so designated by the registered design professional in responsible charge of the design. 5. When Structural Observation' is specifically required by the building official. F) Section 1805.1, Foundations, is amended to read as follows: SECTION 1805.8.1 FOUNDATIONS. When buildings are located on expansive soil having an expansion index greater than 20 ASTM D 4829, gutters, downspouts, piping. and/or other non-erosive devices shall be provided to collect and convey r;,-water to a street, storm drain, or other approved watercourses or disposal area. IL BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y-AÍ«Foundations in expansive soil shall be designed to comply with the following Table: Number of Floors Thickness of Width of Thickness Depth of Supported by Foundation Wall Footing of Footing Footing Foundation Inches inches Inches Inches) Concrete Masonry 1 6 6 12 6 24 Exception: for residential monolithically places concrete foundation located in non-hillside terrain, two #4 reinforcing bars shall be placed within 3 inches of the of footing and two reinforcing bars shall be placed 3 to 5 inches from the bottom of the footing. Concrete floor reinforcement shall consist of number 3 reinforcement bars at 24 inches on center each way. Number 3 bars shall be embedded into footing a depth of 18 inches. G) Section 2305, General Design Requirement:: for Lateral-force Resisting Systems, is hereby amended to read as follows: 2305.2.5 Rigid Diaphragms. Design of structures with rigid diaphragms shall conform to the structure configuration requirements of Section 12.3.2 of ASCE 7 and the horizontal shear distribution requirements of Section 12.8.4 of ASCE 7. Wood structural panel diaphragms shall not be considered as transmitting lateral forces by rotation. Rigid wood diaphragms are permitted to cantilever past the outermost supporting shear wall or other vertical resisting element) a length, I, of not more than 25 feet 7620 mm) or two-thirds of the diaphragm width, w, whichever is smaller. Figure 2305.2.5(2) illustrates the dimensions of I and w for a cantilevered diaphragm. 2305.3.7.1 Hold-down connectors. Hold-down connectors shall be designed to resist shear wall overturning moments using approved cyclic load values or 75 percent of the allowable earthquake load values that do not consider cyclic loading of the product. Connector bolts into wood framing require steel plate washers on the post on the opposite side of the anchorage device. Plate size shall be a minimum of 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches 5.82 mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Hold- downs shall be re-tightened just prior to covering the wall framing. 2305.3.12 Quality of Nails. Mechanically driven nails used in wood structural panel shear walls shall meet the same dimensions as that required for hand-driven nails, including diameter, minimum length and minimum head diameter. No clipped head or box nails permitted in new construction. The allowable design value for clipped head nails in existing construction may be taken at no more than the nail-head-area ratio of that of the same size hand-driven nails. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y.AÍ«H) Section 2306, Allowable Stress Design, is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION 2306 ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN 2306.3.1 Wood structural panel diaphragms. Wood structural panel diaphragms are permitted to resist horizontal forces using the allowable shear capacities set forth in Table 2306.3.1 or 2306.3.2. 2306.4.1. Wood structural panel shear walls. The allowable shear capacities for wood structural panel shear walls shall be in accordance with Table 2306.4.1. These capacities are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design. Wood shear walls shall be constructed of wood structural panels manufactured with exterior glue and not less than 4 feet by 8 feet 1219 mm by 2438 mm), except at boundaries and at changes in framing. Wood structural panel thickness,for c' ar walls shall not be less than 3/8 inch thick and studs shall not be spaced at. n,o-e than 16 inches on center. The maximum allowable shear value for three-ply plywood resisting seismic forces is 200 pounds per foot 2.92 kn/m). Nails shall be placed not less than 1/2 inch 12.7 mm) in from the panel edges and not less than 3/8 inch 9.5mm) from the edge of the connecting members for shear greater than 350 pounds per foot 5.11 kN/m). Nails shall be placed not less than 3/8 inch 9.5 mm) from panel edges and not less than 1/4 inch 6.4 mm) from the edge of the connecting members for shears of 350 pounds per foot 5.11 kN/m) or less. Any wood structural panel sheathing used for diaphragms and shear walls that are part of the seismic-force-resisting system shall be applied directly to framing members. Exception: Wood structural panel sheathing in a horizontal diaphragm is permitted to be fastened over solid lumber planking or laminated decking, provided the panel joints and lumber planking or laminated decking joints do not coincide. The wood structural panel shear walls using staples as fasteners shall not be permitted, except to resist wind loads. Exception: Staples designated in Table 2306.4.1 of this Code may be used for wood structural panel shear wall to resist seismic loading, when the allowable shear values of Table 2306.4.1 of this Code, or greater, are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the Building Official. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y/AÍ«I) Table 2306.4.1 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and Table 2306.4.1 is added to read as follows: BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y0AÍ«TABLE 2306.4.1 ALLOWABLE SHEAR POUNDS PER FOOT) FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEAR WALLS WITH FRAMING OF DOUGLAS FIR-LARCH OR SOUTHERN PINEa FOR WIND OR SEISMIC LOADING b, h, 1, j, 1, m, n PANEL GRADE MINIMUM NOMINAL PANEL THICKNE SS inch) 3/8 Structural I 7/16 Sheathing 15/32 3/8 Sheathing, plywood siding9 except Group 5 Species 3/8 1-3/8 8d 105 240 116 260 310 128 340 139 160 158 350 173 380 460 191 510 210 200 200 200 670 259 330 550 730 356 L 870 200 585 450 296 233 640 490 770 640 323 251 870 665 356 281 200 200 Notes to Table 2306.4.1 For SI: 1 inch 25.4 mm, 1 foot 25.4 mm,_1 pound per foot 14.5939 N/m. a. For framing of other species: 1) Find specific gravity for species of lumber in AF&PA NDS. 2) For staples find shear value from table above for Structural I panels regardless of actual grade) and multiply value by 0.82 for species with specific gravity of 0.42 or greater, or 0.65 for all other species. 3) For nails find shear value from table above for nail size for actual grade and multiply value by the following adjustment factor: Specific Gravity Adjustment Factor 1-(0.5- SG)], where SG Specific Gravity of the framing lumber. This adjustment factor shall not be greater than 1. b. Panel edges backed with 2-inch nominal or thicker framing. Install panels either horizontally or vertically. Space fasteners maximum 6 inches on center along intermediate framing members for 3/8-inch and 7/16-inch panels installed on studs spaced 24 inches on center. For other conditions and panel thickness, space fasteners maximum 12 inches on center on intermediate supports. c. 3/8-inch panel thickness or siding with a span rating of 16 inches on center is the minimum recommended where applied direct to framing as exterior siding. 7/16 15/32 19/32 MINIMUM FASTENER PENETRATI ON IN FRAMING inches) 1-3/8 1 1-3/8 1 1-3/8 1 1-1/2 ALLOWABLE SHEAR VALUE FOR SEISMIC FORCES PANELS APPLIED DIRECTLY TO FRAMING NAIL k common or staple size 8d 2'/2'x0.131" common) 1-1/2 16 Gage 8d 2'/2'x0.131" common) 1-1/2 16 Gage 8d 2'/2'x0.131 common) 1-1/2 16 Gage 1Od 3"x0.148" common) Fastener spacing at panel edges inches) 6 200 116 4 200 176 395 3 200 200 5050 2e 200 255" 128 280 139 340 195 430 210 510 1-1/4 6d 2"x0.113" common) T200 200 200 200 6d 2"x0.113" 1-3/8 1 1-3/8 1 1-3/8 1-1/2 8d 2%2'x0.13' 1-1/2 16 Gage 8d 2%"x0.13' 1-1/2 16 Gage 8d 2'/2'x0.13' 1-1/2 16 Gage 1Od 3"x0.148 1 1-1/2 1 8d 2'/2'x0.131" common) 200 200 1 200 j 200 1-1/2 16 Gage 8d 2'/2'x0.131" common) 1-1/2 16 Gage 8d 2'/2'x0.131" common) 10d 3"x0.148" common) 1-1/2 16 Gage 10d 3"x0.148" common) 1-3/4 16 Gage Nail Size galvanized casing) ALLOWABLE PANELS APF NAIL comm sizek 8d 2'/2'x0.13' 1-1/2 16 Gage 8d 2%2'x0.13' 1-1/2 16 Gage 8d 2'/2'x0.13' 10d 3"x0.148 1-1/2 16 Gage 10d 3"x0.148 1-3/4 16 Ge Nail Size gal\ 8d BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y1AÍ«d. Except for wood structural panel sheathing used for shear walls that are part of the seismic-force-resisting system, allowable_shear values are permitted to be increased to values shown for 15/32-inch sheathing with same nailing provided a) studs are spaced a maximum of 16 inches on center, or b) panels are applied with long dimension across studs. e. Framing at adjoining panel edges shall be 3 inches nominal or wider, and nails shall be staggered where nails are spaced 2 inches on center. f. Framing at adjoining panel edges shall be 3 inches nominal or wider, and nails shall be staggered where both of the following conditions are met: 1) 10d 3"x0.148") nails having penetration into framing of more than 1-1/2 inches and 2) nails are spaced 3 inches on center. g. Values apply to all-veneer plywood. Thickness at point of fastening on panel edges governs shear values. h. Where panels applied on both faces of a wall and nail spacing is less than 6 inches c.c. on either side, panel joints shall be offset to fall on different framing mgribers, or framing shall be 3-inch nominal or thicker at adjoining panel edg:?s of nails on each side shall be staggered. i. ir. Seismic Design Category D, E or F, where shear design values exceedr3 O pou, ds per linear foot, all framing members receiving edge nailing from abutb;,q panels shall not be less than a single 3-inch nominal member, or two 2-inch nominal members fastened together in accordance with Section 2306.1 to transfer the design shear value between framing members. Wood structural panel joint and sill plate nailing shall be staggered in all cases. See Section 2305.3.11 for sill plate size and anchorage requirements. j. Galvanized nails shall be hot dipped or tumbled. k. Staples shall have a minimum crown width of 7/16 inch and shall be installed with their crowns parallel to the long dimension of the framing members. 1. For shear loads of normal or permanent load duration as defined by the AF&PA NDS, the values in the table above shall be multiplied by 0.63 or 0.56, respectively. m. DSA-SS & OSHPD 1, 2 and 4] Refer to Section 2305.2.4.2, which requires any wood structural panel sheathing used for diaphragms and shear walls that are part of the seismic-force-resisting system to be applied directly to framing members. n. The maximum allowable shear value for three-ply plywood resisting seismic forces is 200 pounds per foot 2.92 kn/m). J) Section 2306.4.5 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby deleted in its entirety. K) Table 2306.4.5 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby deleted in its entirety. L) Section 2308, Conventional Light-Framed Construction, is hereby amended to read as follow: BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y2AÍ«SECTION 2308 CONVENTIONAL LIGHT-FRAMED CONSTRUCTION 2308.3.4 Braced wall line support. Braced wall lines shall be supported by continuous foundations. 2308.12.1 Number of stories. Structures of conventional light-frame construction shall not exceed one story in height in Seismic Design Category D or E. 2308.12.2 Concrete or masonry. Concrete or masonry walls or masonry veneer shall not extend above the basement. Exception: Masonry veneer is permitted to be used in the first story above grade plane in Seismic Design Category D, provided the following criteria are met: 1. e of brace in accordance with Section 2308.9.3 shall be Method 3 and EIlowable shear capacity in accordance with Table 2306.4.1 shall be a r t min-.-num of 350 plf 5108 N/m). 2. The bracing of the first story shall be located at each end and at least every 25 feet 7620 mm) o.c. but not less than 45 percent of the braced wall line. 3. Hold-down connectors shall be provided at the ends of braced walls for the first floor to foundation with an allowable design of 2,100 pounds 9341 N). 4. Cripple walls shall not be permitted. 5. Anchored masonry and stone wall veneer shall not exceed 5 inches 127 mm) in thickness, shall conform to the requirements of Division 14 and shall not extend more than 5 feet 1524 mm) above the first story finished floor. 2308.12.4 Braced wall line sheathing. Braced wall lines shall be braced by one of the types of sheathing prescribed by Table 2308.12.4 as shown in Figure 2308.9.3. The sum of lengths of braced wall panels at each braced wall line shall conform to Table 2308.12.4. Braced wall panels shall be distributed along the length of the braced wall line and start at not more than 8 feet 2438 mm) from each end of the braced wall line. Panel sheathing joints shall occur over studs or blocking. Sheathing shall be fastened to studs, top and bottom plates and at panel edges occurring over blocking. Wall framing to which sheathing used for bracing is applied shall be nominal 2 inch widejactual 11/2 inch 38 mm)] or larger members,, spaced a maximum of 16 inches on center. Nailing shall be minimum 8d common placed 3/8 BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y3AÍ«inches from panel edges and spaced not more than 6 inches on center, and 12 inches on center along intermediate framing members. Braced wall panel construction types shall not be mixed within a braced wall line. Braced wall panels required by Section 2308.12.4 may be eliminated when all of the following requirements are met: 1. One story detached garage Group U occupancies not more than 25 feet in depth or length. 2. The roof and three enclosing walls are solid sheathed with Y2-inch nominal thickness wood structural panels with 8d common nails placed 3/8 inches from panel edges and spaced not more than 6 inches on center along all panel edges and 12 inches on center along intermediate framing members. Wall openings for doors or windows are permitted provided a minimum 4 foot wide wood structural braced..panei i.h minimum height to length ratio of 2 to 1 is provided at each, end of the wai' ne and that the wall line be sheathed for 50% of its length. 2308.12.5 Attachment of sheathing. Fastening of braced wall panel sheathing shall not be less than that prescribed in Table 2308.12.4 or Table 2304.9.1. Wall sheathing shall not be attached to framing members by adhesives. All braced wall panels shall extend to the roof sheathing and shall be attached to parallel roof rafters or blocking above with framing clips 18 gauge minimum) spaced at maximum 24 inches 6096 mm) on center with four 8d nails per leg total eight 8d nails per clip). Braced wall panels shall be laterally braced at each top corner and at maximum 24 inch 6096 mm) intervals along the top plate of discontinuous vertical framing. TABLE 2308.12.4 WALL BRACING IN SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORIES D AND E Minimum Length of Wall Bracing per each 25 Linear Feet of Braced Wall Line a) SHEATHING CONDITION TYPE' SDS 0.50 0.50 Sns 0.75 SD S S DS 1.00 0.75 1.00 One Story S-Wd 5 feet 4 8 feet 0 9 feet 4 12 feet 0 inches inches inches inches For SI: 1 inch 25.4 mm, 1 foot 304.8 mm. a. Minimum length of panel bracing of one face of the wall for S-W sheathing shall be at least 4'-0" long For S-W panel bracing of the same material on two faces of the wall, the minimum length is permitted to be one-half the tabulated value but the h/w ratio shall not exceed 2:1 and design for uplift is required. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y4AÍ«b. S-W wood structural panels c. S-W sheathing shall be 15/32" thick nailed with 8d nails, at 6:6:12. M) SECTION 3109.2 DEFINITION- The following definition is hereby added to this section of the code. BARRIER HEIGHT. The distance measured from finish grade to the top of the barrier. The face of the barrier used shall be the face that is outside the pool or spa area. Finish grade shall be the lowest adjacent grade within two 2) feet of the outer surface of the barrier along the entire length. N) Section 3109.4.1 is amended to read as follows: SECTION 3109.4.1 BARRIER HEIGHT AIIr:; puLEARANCES. The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearances between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level or mounted on the top of the pool structure, and the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches. EXCEPTION: Upon showing of good cause and in individual cases, the Building Official may allow modifications to the barrier requirements. 0) Section 3109.4.1.4 is amended to read as follows: SECTION 3109.4.1.4 WIDELY SPACED HORIZONTAL MEMBERS. Barriers shall not have a design configuration that provides a ladder-like effect. When the barrier has horizontal members spaced less than 45 inches apart, such member shall be placed on the poolside of the barrier. Any decorative design work attached to the outer side of the barrier that forms a ladder like design work effect is prohibited. P) Section 3401.3 is amended to read as follows: 3401.3 Compliance with other codes. Alterations, repairs, additions, changes of occupancy and maintenance of all structures shall comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions, changes of occupancy and BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y5AÍ«maintenance of all structures in the California Fire Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, Title 25, California Code of Regulations, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 1 a) and b) and California Health and Safety Code Sections 17920-17927. HCD 1) See Chapter 34, Section 3403.1, Exception 2 and Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 1, commencing with Section 1 for existing buildings or structures. Q) Section 3401.3.1 is added to read as follows: 3401.3.1 Substandard Buildings Any building or portion thereof including any dwelling unit, guestroom or suite of rooms, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any of the following listed conditions as delineated in Health and Safety Code Section 17920 to an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the public or the occupants thereof shall be deemed and hereby is deciarc 1o be a substandard building: a) Inadequate sanitation shr:".! include, but not be limited to, the following: 1) Lack of, or improper water closet, lavatory, or bathtub or shower in a dwelling unit. 2) Lack of, or improper water closets, lavatories, and bathtubs or showers per number of guests in a hotel. 3) Lack of, or improper kitchen sink. 4) Lack of hot and cold running water to plumbing fixtures in a hotel. 5) Lack of hot and cold running water to plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit. 6) Lack of adequate heating. 7) Lack of, or improper operation of required ventilating equipment. 8) Lack of minimum amounts of natural light and ventilation required by this Code. 9) Room and space dimensions less than required by this Code. 10) Lack of required electrical lighting. 11) Dampness of habitable rooms. 12) Infestation of insects, vermin, or rodents as determined by the health officer. 13) General dilapidation or improper maintenance. 14) Lack of connection to required sewage disposal system. 15) Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal facilities as determined by the health officer. b) Structural hazards shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1) Deteriorated or inadequate foundations. 2) Defective or deteriorated flooring or floor supports. 3) Flooring or floor supports of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety. 4) Members of walls, partitions, or other vertical supports that split, lean, list, or buckle due to defective material or deterioration. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y6AÍ«5) Members of walls, partitions, or other vertical supports that are of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety. 6) Members of ceilings, roofs, ceilings and roof supports, or other horizontal members which sag, split, or buckle due to defective material or deterioration. 7) Members of ceiling, roofs, ceiling and roof supports, or other horizontal members that are of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety. 8) Fireplaces or chimneys which list, bulge, or settle due to defective material or deterioration. 9) Fireplaces or chimneys which are of insufficient size or strength to carry imposed loads with safety. c) Any nuisance. d) All wiring, except that which conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation if it is currently in good and safe condition and working properly. e) All plumbing, except plumbing that conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and has been maintained in good condition, or that may not have conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation but is currently in good and safe conditio6ca;1d working properly, and that is free of cross connections and siphonagebetween i,tures. f) All mechanical equipment, incluuing vents, except equipment that conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and that has been maintained in good and safe condition, or that may not have conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation but is currently in good and safe condition and working properly. g) Faulty weather protection, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1) Deteriorated, crumbling, or loose plaster. 2) Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof, foundations, or floors, including broken windows or doors. 3) Defective or lack of weather protection for exterior wall coverings, including lack of paint, or weathering due to lack of paint or other approved protective covering. 4) Broken, rotted, split, or buckled exterior wall coverings or roof coverings. h) Any building or portion thereof, device, apparatus, equipment, combustible waste, or vegetation that, in the opinion of the chief of the fire department or his deputy, is in such a condition as to cause a fire or explosion or provide a ready fuel to augment the spread and intensity of fire or explosion arising from any cause. i) All materials of construction, except those which are specifically allowed or approved by this Code, and which have been adequately maintained in good and safe condition. j) Those premises on which an accumulation of weeds, vegetation, junk, dead organic matter, debris, garbage, offal, rodent harborages, stagnant water, combustible materials, and similar materials or conditions constitute fire, health, or safety hazards. k) Any building or portion thereof that is determined to be an unsafe building due to inadequate maintenance, in accordance with the latest edition of the California Building Code. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y7AÍ«I) All buildings or portions thereof not provided with adequate exit facilities as required by this Code, except those buildings or portions thereof whose exit facilities conformed with all applicable laws at the time of their construction and that have been adequately maintained and increased in relation to any increase in occupant load, alteration or addition, or any change in occupancy. When an unsafe condition exists through lack of, or improper location of, exits, additional exits may be required to be installed. m) All buildings or portions thereof that are not provided with the fire-resistive construction or fire-extinguishing systems or equipment required by this Code, except those buildings or portions thereof that conformed with all applicable laws at the time of their construction and whose fire-resistive integrity and fire-extinguishing systems or equipment have been adequately maintained and improved in relation to any increase in occupant load, alteration or addition, or any change in occupancy. n) All buildings or portions thereof occupied for lMng, sleeping, cooking, or dining purposes that were not designed or intended to be used for those occupancies. o) Inadequate structural resistance,.to, 7rizontal forces. Substandard building" includes a building not in compliance with o:ction 13143.2. of the California Health and Safety Code. However, a condition that would require displacement of sound walls or ceilings to meet height, length, or width requirements for ceilings, rooms, and dwelling units shall not by itself be considered sufficient existence of dangerous conditions making a building a substandard building, unless the building was constructed, altered, or converted in violation of those requirements in effect at the time of construction, alteration, or conversion. R) Section 3402.1 is amended to read as follows: 3402.1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definition applies and is hereby added to Section 3402.1 Definitions of the 2007 California Building Code CBC): Substantial Structural Damage A condition where: 1. In any story, the vertical elements of the lateral-force-resisting system, have suffered damage such that the lateral load-carrying capacity of the structure in any direction has been reduced by more than 20 percent from its pre-damaged condition, or 2. The capacity of any vertical gravity load-carrying component, or any group of such components, that supports more than 30 percent of the total area of the structure's floor(s) and roof(s) has been reduced more than 20 percent from its pre-damaged condition, and the remaining capacity of such affected elements with respect to all dead and live loads is less than 75 percent of that required by the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose and location. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y8AÍ«S) The following repair requirements are hereby added as a new Subsection 3403.5 to Section 3403 Additions, Alterations or Repair in the 2007 California Building Code CBC): 3403.5 Repairs. 3403.5.1 Repairs. Repairs of structural elements shall comply with this section. 3403.5.1.1 Seismic evaluation and design. Seismic evaluation and design of an existing building and its components shall be based on the following criteria. 3403.5.1.1.1 Evaluation and design procedures. The seismic evaluation and design shall be based. on the procedures specified in the building code, ASCE 31 Seismic..-:Ev:i ration of Existing Buildings for evaluation only) or ASCE 41 Seismic reha~b Cation of Existing Buildings. The procedures contained in Appendix A of th., International Existing Building Code shall be permitted to be used as specified in Section 3403.5.1.1.3. 3403.5.1.1.2 CBC level seismic forces. When seismic forces are required to meet the building code level, they shall be one of the following: 1. 100 percent of the values in the building code. The R factor used for analysis in accordance with Chapter 16 of the building code shall be the R factor specified for structural systems classified as Ordinary" unless it can be demonstrated that the structural system satisfies the proportioning and detailing requirements for systems classified as Intermediate" or Special". 2. Forces corresponding to BSE-1 and BSE-2 Earthquake Hazard Levels defined in ASCE 41. Where ASCE 41 is used, the corresponding performance levels shall be those shown in Table 3403.5.1.1.2. OCCUPANCY PERFORMANCE LEVEL PERFORMANCE LEVEL CATEGORY FOR USE WITH ASCE FOR BASED ON IBC 31 AND WITH ASCE 41 USE WITH ASCE 41 TABLE 1604.5) BSE-1 EARTHQUAKE BSE-2 EARTHQUAKE HAZARD LEVEL HAZARD LEVEL I Life Safety LS Collapse Prevention CP 11 Life Safety LS Colla se Prevention CP TABLE 3403.5.1.1.2 ASCE 41 and ASCE 31 PERFORMANCE LEVELS BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y9AÍ«III Note a Note a) IV Immediate Occupancy Life Safety LS) 10 a. Performance Levels for Occupancy Category III shall be taken as halfway between the performance levels specified for Occupancy Category II and Occupancy Category IV. 3403.5.1.1.3 Reduced CBC level seismic forces. When seismic forces are permitted to meet reduced building code levels, they shall be one of the following: 1. 75 percent of the forces prescribed in the building code. The R factor used analysis in accordance with Chapter 16 of the building code shall be the R factor as specified in Section 3403.5.1.1.2. 2. In accordance with the applicable chapters-in A iendix A of the International Existing Building Code as specified" ih i1teff;c 2.1 through 2.5 below. Structures or portions of structures that comply wr;h the requirements of the applicable chapter in Appendix A shall be deemed to comply with the requirements for reduced building code force levels. The seismic evaluation and design of un-reinforced masonry bearing wall buildings in Occupancy Category 1 or II are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter Al. Seismic evaluation and design of the wall anchorage system in reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry wall buildings with flexible diaphragms in Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A2. Seismic evaluation and design of cripple walls and sill plate anchorage in residential buildings or light-frame wood construction in Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A3. Seismic evaluation and design of soft, weak, or open-front wall conditions in multiunit residential buildings of wood construction in Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A4. Seismic evaluation and design of concrete buildings and concrete with masonry infill buildings in all Occupancy Categories are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A5. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y:AÍ«3. In accordance with ASCE 31 based on the applicable performance level as shown in Table 3403.5.1.1.2. 4. Those associated with the BSE-1 Earthquake Hazard Level defined in ASCE 41 and the performance level as shown in Table 3403.5.1.1.2. Where ASCE 41 is used, the design spectral response acceleration parameters Sxs and Sx1 shall not be taken less than 75 percent of the respective design spectral response acceleration parameters SDS and SDI defined by the International Building Code and its reference standards. 3403.5.1.2 Wind Design. Wind design of existing buildings shall be based on the procedures specified in the building code. 3403.5.2 Repairs to damaged buildings. Repairs to damaged buildings shall comply with this section. 3403.5.2.1 Unsafe conditions. Regardless, o~a extent of structural damage, unsafe conditions shall be eliminated. 3403.5.2.2 Substantial structural damage to vertical elements of the lateral-force-resisting system. A building that has sustained substantial structural damage to the vertical elements of its lateral-force-resisting system shall be evaluated and repaired in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 3403.5.2.2.1 through 3403.5.2.2.3. 3403.5.2.2.1 Evaluation. The building shall be evaluated by a registered design professional, and the evaluation findings shall be submitted to the code official. The evaluation shall establish whether the damaged building, if repaired to its pre-damage state, would comply with the provisions of the building code. Wind forces for this evaluation shall be those prescribed in the building code. Seismic forces for this evaluation are permitted to be the reduced level seismic forces specified in Code Section 3403.5.1.1.3. 3403.5.2.2.2 Extent of repair for compliant buildings. If the evaluation establishes compliance of the pre-damage building in accordance with Section 3403.5.2.2.1, then repairs shall be permitted that restore the building to its pre- damage state, using materials and strengths that existed prior to the damage. 3403.5.2.2.3 Extent of repair for non-compliant buildings. If the evaluation does not establish compliance of the pre-damage building in accordance with Section 3403.5.2.2.1, then the building shall be rehabilitated to comply with applicable provisions of the building code for load combinations including wind of seismic forces. The wind design level for the repair shall be as required by the building code in effect at the tie of original construction unless the damage was caused by wind, in which case the design level shall be as required by the code in effect at the time of original construction or as required BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y;AÍ«by the building code, whichever is greater. Seismic forces for this rehabilitation design shall be those required for the design of the pre-damaged building, but not less than the reduced level seismic forces specified in Section 3403.5.1.1.3. New structural members and connections required by this rehabilitation design shall comply with the detailing provisions of the building code for new buildings or similar structure, purpose, and location. 3403.5.2.3 Substantial structural damage to vertical load-carrying components. Vertical load-carrying components that have sustained substantial structural damage shall be rehabilitated to comply with the applicable provisions for dead and live loads in the building code. Undamaged vertical load-carrying components that receive dead or live loads from rehabilitated components shall also be rehabilitated to carry the design loads of the rehabilitation design. New structural members and connections required by this rehabilitation design shall comply with the detailing provisions of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose, and location. 3403.5.2.3.1 Lateral force-resisting elements. Regarr"ess of the level of damage to vertical elements of the lateral force-resistir;,1 system, if substantial structural damage to vertical load-carrying components was caused primarily by wind or seismic effects, then the building shall be evaluated in accordance with Section 3403.5.2.2.1 and, if non-compliant, rehabilitated in accordance with Section 3403.5.2.2.3. 3403.5.2.4 Less than substantial structural damage. For damage less than substantial structural damage, repairs shall be allowed that restore the building to its pre-damage state, using materials and strengths that existed prior to the damage. New structural members and connections used for this repair shall comply with the detailing provisions of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose, and location. 3403.5.3 Referenced Standards Standard Referenced Reference In Code Number Title Section Number ASCE 31-03 Seismic Evaluation of Existing Building 3403.5.1.1.1, TABLE 3403.5.1.1.2, 3403.5.1.1.3 ASCE 41-06 Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings 3403.5.1.1.1, 3403.5.1.1.2, TABLE 3403.5.1.1.2, 3403.5.1.1.3 150.143 SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y<AÍ«This following section is hereby added to the Code: SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS A. Intent. This section establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy. The section further authorizes the Building Official and his or her authorized representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment. B. Application of Provisions. The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Baldwin Park. The City Council may extend the provisions as necessary. C D. Definitions Safety assessment is a visual, non-destructive examination of a ding or structure for purpose of determining the condition for continued cc-_c,' ttncy. Placards 1. The following are verbal descriptions of the official placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures. a) INSPECTED Lawful Occupancy Permitted is to be posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure. b) RESTRICTED USE is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on continued occupancy. c) UNSAFE Do Not Enter or Occupy is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety. Buildings or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered under any circumstance except as authorized in writing by the Building Official, or his or her authorized representative. Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition order. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y=AÍ«2. This Municipal Code section number, the name of the City, its address, and phone number shall be permanently affixed to each placard. 3. Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed, altered or covered until done so by an authorized representative of the Building Official. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to alter, remove, cover or deface a placard unless authorized pursuant to this section. 150.144 APPENDIX J GRADING. A. Appendix J, Grading, Section J 102 is amended to read as follows: BUILDING OFFICIAL. The Building Official for APPENDIX J, GRADING shall be the Director of Public Works except grading around building foundation and swimming pool.). B. A 1PENDIX J GRADING. SECTION J106 EXCAVATIONS. This section, amender by the addition of the following: EXCAVATION AT OR ADJACENT TO SLOPES. A geotechnical report addressing slope stability shall be submitted for plan review when an excavation or construction of a swimming pool, spa, or similar structure encroaches into the projected plane of a 3:1 or steeper slope. Part 12. ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 150.150 ADOPTION. A. The National Electrical Code NEC), 2005 Edition, promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9146), Quincy, MA 02269-9959, together with the 2007 California Amendments adopted by the California Building Standards Commission as Title 24, Part 3 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and enacted as the primary electrical code of the City of Baldwin Park and made part of this Code by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein subject to the following amendments and shall be known as the Baldwin Park Electrical Code. B. One copy of the Codes adopted by reference has been filed for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park. 150.151 SPECIAL EVENTS. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y>AÍ«A permit shall be required for the installation of portable wiring for equipment for carnivals, circuses, exhibits, amusement rides, traveling attractions, film shoots and similar functions including wiring in, or on, all structures. 150.152 AMENDMENTS. The California Electrical Code is hereby amended as follows: Article 250.52. Service Grounding, is amended by adding the following provision: Notwithstanding other provisions of Section 250.52 in the 2007 California Electrical Code, the electrical service grounding electrode for new construction where concrete footings in direct contact with earth are employed shall be a bare copper conductor installed as specified in Section 250.52(A)(31,-in the 2007 California Electrical Code. 1L~50.' TEMPORARY WIRING. For the purpose of this section temporEi y wiring shall b. defined as temporary electrical power and lighting installations permitted during the period of construction, remodeling, maintenance, repair, or demolition of buildings, structures, equipment, or similar activities. Temporary wiring shall be removed immediately upon completion of construction or purpose for which the wiring was installed. The main service of a building or space shall not be energized to provide temporary lighting during construction. 150.154 CONDITIONAL ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONNECTION. A Conditional Electrical Service Connection may be authorized by the Building Official when in the opinion of the Building Official the need for such connection exists and such connection cannot be achieved following the standard adopted policy or process. Conditional electrical service may be terminated at the completion of a specific purpose for which the electrical connection was granted or at the discretion of the Building Official. Part 13. Adoption of the California Mechanical Code 150.160 ADOPTION. A. The Uniform Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition, Appendices Chapter 1, Sections 112.2 112.2.5, A and D, promulgated by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 5001 East Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA, 91761-2816, together with the 2007 California Amendments adopted by the California Building Standards Commission as Title 24, Part 4 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and enacted as the primary Mechanical Code of the City of Baldwin Park, and made part of this Code by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein and shall be known as the Baldwin Park Mechanical Code. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y?AÍ«B. One copy of each of the Codes adopted by reference has been filed for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park. Part 14. Adoption of the California Plumbing Code 150.170 ADOPTION. A. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition Appendices Chapter 1, Sections 103.1.2 103.1.2.2, A, D, I and K, promulgated by the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials, 5001 East Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA, 91761-2816, together with the 2007 California Amendments adopted by the California Building Standards Commission as Title 24, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and enacted as th< Primary Plumbing Code of the City of Baldwin Park, and made part of this code by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein artd shall be known as the Baldwin Park Plumbing Code. B. One copy of each of the Codes adopted by reference has been filed for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park. Part 15. Adoption of the California Energy Code 150.180 ADOPTION. A. Building Energy Efficiency Standards-Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings" which incorporates Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations as published by the California Energy Commission and the California Building Standards Commission, and is hereby adopted and enacted as the primary Energy Code of the City of Baldwin Park, and made part of this Code by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein and shall be known as the 2007 California Energy Code. B. One copy of the 2007 California Energy Code has been filed for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park. Part 16. Adoption of the California Elevator Safety Construction Code 150.190 ADOPTION OF TECHNICAL PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA ELEVATOR SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CODE. A. The California Elevator Safety Construction Code, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission as Title 24, Part 7 of the California Code of BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— y@AÍ«Regulations, is hereby adopted and enacted as the Primary Elevator Safety Construction Code of the City of Baldwin Park and made part of this Code by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein and shall be known as the 2007 California Elevator Safety Construction Code. B. One copy of the 2007 California Elevator Safety Construction Code has been filed for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park. Part 17. Adoption of the California Historical Building Code 150.200 ADOPTION. A. The California Historical Building Code, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission as Title 24, Part 8 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and enacted as the primary Historic Building Code of. the City Or Baldwin Park, and made part of this Code by reference with the same for o and effect as if fully set forth herein and shall be known as the 2007 Californk' Historic Building Code. B. One copy of the 2007 California Historical Building Code has been filed for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park. Part 18. Adoption and Amendment of the California Existing Building Code 150.210 ADOPTION. A. The International Existing Building Code, 2006 edition, including the appendices thereto, together with those omissions, amendments, exceptions and additions thereto as amended in Title 24, Part 10 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and enacted as the primary Existing Building Code of the City of Baldwin Park, and made part of this Code by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein and shall be known as the 2007 California Existing Building Code. B. One copy of the 2007 California Existing Building Code has been filed for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park. 150.211 ADOPTION OF APPENDIX A'. The following portions of the International Existing Building Code, 2006 edition or of the appendix thereto are adopted in this Chapter by reference and shall be deemed to be a part of the building code of the City of Baldwin Park. A. Chapter A-1 Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Un-reinforced Masonry Buildings. BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 1308Ä—ÀHÄ—@¸— yAAÍ«B. Chapter A-2 Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Reinforced Concrete and Reinforced Masonry Wall Buildings with Flexible Diaphragms. C. Chapter A-3 Prescriptive Provisions for Seismic Strengthening of Cripple Walls and Sill Plate Anchorage of Light, Wood-frame Residential Buildings. D. Chapter A-4 Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Wood-frame Residential Buildings with Soft, Weak or Open-front Walls. E. Chapter A-5 Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Concrete Buildings and Concrete with Masonry Infill Buildings. Part 19. Adoption of thri California References Standards Code 150.220 ADOPTION. A. The California Referenced Standards Code, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission as Title 24, Part 12 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and enacted as the primary Referenced Standards Code of the City of Baldwin Park, and made part of this Code by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein and shall be known as the 2007 California Referenced Standards Code. B. One copy of the 2007 California Referenced Standards Code has been filed for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park. End BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04 AÍ«Ordinance 1308 Page 13 approved or authorized by the Building Official may file an appeal with the Board of Appeals. 2. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this Code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this Code do not fully apply, or and equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 150.012 PARTIAL INVALIDITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Code or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this Code or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances. Part 2. Definitions 00.020 DEFINITIONS. The definitions set forth in this Section shall govern the application and interpretation of this Chapter. Alter or Alteration Alter" or Alteration" means a change or modification in construction or building service equipment. Administrative Authority Administrative Authority" is the Building Official or a regularly authorized deputy. Approved Approved," as to materials, types of construction, equipment and systems, refers to approval by the Building Official as the result of investigation and tests conducted by the Building Official, or by reason of accepted principles or tests by recognized authorities, technical or scientific organizations. Approved Agency Approved Agency" means an established and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when the agency has been approved by the Building Official. Building Code Building Code" means the Baldwin Park Building Code. Building Service Equipment Building service equipment" refers to the plumbing, mechanical, electrical and elevator equipment including piping, wiring, fixtures and other accessories which BIB] 39771-U01 ORD-U02 1308-U02 LI2-U03 FO8535-U03 FO101111-U03 DO112876-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 1/31/2008-U04 ROBIN-U04