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HomeMy WebLinkAbout82-13 Adopting Editions of Uniform Building Code, Housing Code, Dangerous Buildings, Solar Energy, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Wiring CodesORDINANCE 82- 13 All ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1979 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, THE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE AND THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, C, D, G, H, AND I, AND THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, AND C AND THE 1978 EDITIONS NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND THE UNIFORM WIRING CODE AND CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLaIS: SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa hereby finds and declares as follows: 1. That the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa adopted by reference the 1973 Editions of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Uniform Housing Code, the Uniform PluRbing Code, the 1975 Edition of National Electric Code and the Uniform Wiring Code of the City of Costa Mesa with Amend- ments to the National Electric Code by adoption of Ordinance No. 75-3; and 2. That the International Conference of Building Officials has prepared 1979 Editions of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Housing Code, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and the Uniform Solar Energy Code, and has jointly prepared the 1976 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code including Appendices A, B, and C with the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; and 3. That the National Fire Protection Association has prepared a 1978 Edi- tion of the National Electric Code, and that the City of Costa Mesa has prepared the Uniform Wiring Code of the City of Costa Mesa, with Amendments to the 1978 National Electric Code; and C5-34 - 1 . 4. That the International As, ciatlon of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials have prepared the 1979 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code; and 5. That the adoption of the new,Code editions as noted herein is necessary to provide the most current and comprehensive means to regulate the erection, con- struction, enlargement, alteration,..repair, Mving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipr-ent, use, height, area, and maintenance of all buildings and structures in the City of Costa Mesa, and further provides for collection of fees to defray the cost of administering and enforcing the Codes, and for penalties for vio- lation of the Codes. ACCORDINGLY, the City of Costa Mesa herewith amends Title 5 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code as hereafter set forth. SECTION 2: 1. Amend Section 5-1 to read: "Sec. 5-1 Uniform Codes -adopted. Those certain documents, three (3) copies of'which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, being identified as the Uniform Building Code 1979 Edition, including the appendix thereto, as amanded; the Uniform Housing Code 1979 Edition; the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings 1979 Edition; and the 1979 Uniform Solar Energy Code as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and the 1976 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code including Appendix A, B, and C as jointly published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the International Conference of Building Officials are hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City." 2. Add Section 5-1.1 and 5-1.2 "Sec. 5-1.1 Modification to Codes Except where the modifications of Title 5 indicate otherwise, said codifications shall only apply to those buildings or structures which are not covered by the California Health and Safety Code, Divison 13, Part 1.5 (Regulation of buildings used for human habitation), with the exception of provisions for administration, enforcement, fee collection to defray costs, and penalties for violations." "Sec. 5-1.2 Development Services Director. All references to the 'Building Safety Director" or the 'Building Official" in Title 5, Building and Structures, of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code shall be deemed to mean the "Development Services Direc- tor, or his designee." C5-34 - 2 - 3. Amend Section 5-2 to read: , i "Sec, 5-2. Building Code Section 304 amended. Section 304(a) of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following sentence to Paragraph (a): 'No,fees shall be required for fallout shelters constructed in R1 zones."' 4. Amend Section 5-3 to read: "Sec. 5-3. Building Code Section 307(a) amended. Section 307(a) of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 'Sec. 307(a) Use or Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, nor shall such building or structure be connected with permanent utility services until the Development Services Director or his designee has determined compliance with this Code and all other applicable Ordinances and laws and the conditions of the building permit and has authorized occupancy of such building or structure. No existing commercial or industrial building whose electrical service has been disconnected shall be reconnected with a perma- nent electrical service until the Building Safety Director has determined that the building does not constitute an unsafe build- ing as defined in Section 203.1" 5. Amnd Section 5-5 to read: "Sec. 5-5. Reinspection fees amended. When any reinspection of,structural, plumbing, electrical, or heating facilities is required due to the negligence of the permit holder, his agent, or other responsible person, or due to the failure of said parties to comply with previous correc- tion notices, a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) may be dzarged prior to each such reinspection in accordance with Section 305(g) of the Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition." 6. Amend Section 5-6 to read: "Sec. 5-6. Building Code Section 3802 amended. The following amendment is made to the Uniform Building Code by adding a subsection (e) to Section 3802 which shall read as follows: '(e) Standard automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be also installed and maintained in operable condition as specified in this chapter in the following locations: 1. In Group B, Division 2 occupancies when the occupancy is over 12,000 sq. ft. in a single floor area, or the structure is more than two stories in height. C5-34 - 3 - 2. Throughout parking garages over six -thousand (6,000)' sq. ft. in area, except open parking garages as defined in Section 709(b). a 3. Throughout bowling alleys over six -thousand (6,000) sq. ft. in area. 4. Throughout restaurants over four -thousand (4,000) sq. ft. in area. 5. Throughout all buildings used as places of public assembly having a stage. 6. Throughout all buildings having a place of public assembly above the first floor with an occupant load of more than fifty (50). 7. Throughout all buildings with usable floor area that is more than fifty-five ft. (551) above grade." 7. Delete Section 5.7, Fire Zones Established. 8. Section 5-12 shall be amended to read as follows: "Sec. 5.12. Refund of fees. Refund of any fee for plan review or building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or other permit, paid by the applicant to the City shall be made as provided in Section 304 (e) in the 1979 Uniform Building Code." 9. Delete Section 5-15, Dangerous Buildings. 10. Aimnd Section 5-16 to read: "Sec. 5-16. Toilets required, 'adjacent thereto' defined. (a) Irrespective of any other Code or Ordinance adopted by this City, every building, or subdivision thereof where persons are employed shall be provided with access to at least two (2) toilets and two (2) lavatories, located within such building or conveniently located in a building adjacent thereto. These facilities shall be available to the employees at any time they are on the premises for work purposes. The phrase "adjacent thereto" shall roman on the same lot or premises; and (b) Shall be located at the exterior wall of the adjacent building, with direct access into the sanitary facilities from the outside, and such facilities shall be in compliance with State mandated provisions for the handicapped" 11. Add Section 5-18: "Sec. 5-18. Garden wall construction. Add a new subsection (h) to Section 2416 of the Uniform Building Code which shall read as follows: C5-34 - 4 - "(h) Garden Wall Construction. Masonry garden walls not exceeding six feet (6'-01') in height may be constructed without cleanouts at the bottom of cells containing reinforcement, and the vertical steel need not be tied in place within the cells, and further, may be grouted in full height lifts. All other code provisions shall be adhered to." 12. Add Section 5-19: "Sec. 5-19. Fixed Partitions'. Section 1705(b) of the Uniform Code, Fixed Partitions, shall be amnded to read as follows: Regardless of the fire resistive requirements for permanent partitions, partitions dividing portions of stores, offices, or similar places occupied by one tenant only, and which do not establish a corridor serving an occupant load of 30 or rrore, may be constructed of (1) ' noncombustible materials, ( 2 ) fire retardant treated wood, (3) one-hour fire resistive construction, (4) wood panels or similar light construction. Such partitions shall not extend rrore than 5 ft. above floor level. 13. Add Section 5-20: "Sec. 5-20. Smoke Control. Section 1807(g) 4 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby added and shall read as follows: 4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, the exclusive use of windows or panels manually openable from within the fire floor or approved fixed tempered glass shall not be acceptable.', 14. Add Section 5-21: "Sec. 5-21. Exits Required Section 3302 of this Code -shall be amended as follows: Add the following paragraph to the end of Section 3302(e). Exits through adjoining or accessory area which shall read as follows: 'Elevator lobbies shall not be considered as an adjoining, intervening, or accessory room, or area, and shall not be included within any exit system."' C5-34 - 5 - 15. Add Section 5-22: "Sec. 5-22. Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies Section 3304(a) of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended and shall read as follows: 'The third sentence of Section 3304(a) (general) shall read as follows: Partitions, rails, counters, and similar space dividers, not over five feet (5'-011) in height above the floor, shall not be construed to form corridors."' 16. Add Section 5-23: "Sec. 5-23. Suspended acoustical ceiling systems. Section 4701(e) of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to as follows: (e) Suspended Accoustical Ceiling Systems. Suspended accoustical ceiling systems shall be installed in accordance with U.B.C. Standard 47-18, and all such systems providing lateral sup- port for permanent or relocatable partitions shall have the engineering calculations required by Section 47.1815 of the Standards provided at the tine of original submittal for plan review." 17. Add Section 5-24: "Sec. 5-24. Appendix Chapter 49, patio covers. Section 4901 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following third paragraph: Patio covers shall have no heating or cooling appliance installed. All electrical wiring shall be installed in accordance with the electrical code." C5-34 - 6 - 18. Add Section 5-25: "Sec. 5-25. Mechanical Fees. Section 304 of the Uniform Mechanical Code is hereby amended by adding the following fees to the fee schedule: 22. For additional or relocated supply and return on openings - one through five . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 For each additional opening . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.50 23. For the installation or relocation of each cooling coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00 24. For the installation or relocation of each heating coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00 25. For each kiln - gas fired . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 19. Amend Section 5-27 to read: "Sec. 5-27. Adoption of Codes. Thatcertain published document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as National Electric Code - 1978, and three (3) copies of the Uniform Wiring Code of the City of Costa Mesa, amndments to the 1978 National Electric Code, including penalty clauses and fee schedules, are hereby adopted and becoma part of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, having the same effect as though fully set forth in this chapter." 20. Delete Section 5-29, Amndmnt to Code. 21. Amend Section 5-41 to read: "Sec. 5-41. Adoption of Code. That certain printed document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk, being marked and designated as "Uniform Plumbing Code, 1979 edition," including Appendices A, B, C, D, G, H, and I, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as now and hereafter amended by ordinance of the city council is hereby adopted as the plumbing code of the city, and the same is hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set forth in this chapter." C5-34 - 7 - 22. Delete Section 5-42. 23. Arrend Section 5-47 to read: "Sec. 5-4. Reinspection fee. Section 20.7 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby amended by adding the following: 'When any reinspection is required due to the negligence of the permit holder, his agent, or other responsible persons, a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) may be charged by the Development Services Director or his designee prior to each such reinspec- tion in accordance with Section 305(g) of the Uniform Building Code, 1979 edition."' 24. Amend Section 5-48 to read: "Sec. 50-48. Refund of fees. Requests for the refund of plumbing permit and plan check fees shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of Section 304(e) of the Uniform Building Code, 1979 edition." 25. Amend Section 5-53 to read: "Sec. 5-53. Approval of Permits by Sanitary District. i,henever a plumbing permit is obtained from the Development Services Department based upon plans filed with the Development Services Department which include the installation of on-site sewer mains and laterals, and which the applicant or cwner has the intent to attempt to get the Costa Mesa Sanitary District to annex at any time in the future, the applicant for the permit shall submit a copy of his plans to the district engineer for the sanitary district and obtain his approval of the plans insofar as the same affect on-site sewer mains and laterals. Prior to the time that a permit will be granted by the Development Services Department, the applicant or owner shall declare, in writing, whether or not he intends to request annexation to the sanitary district at the time said permit is applied for." 26. Amend Section 5-10 to read: Sec. 5-10. Authorization to Issue Permits; Review by Council, Inspections. (a) The Development Services Director or his designee is authorized to issue permits for buildings or structures under the provisions of this chapter whenever the applicant for such permit shall have complied with all the requirements hereof; provided, however, that in any case where, in the opinion of the Development Services Director or his designee, the character of the building or structure C5-34 to be erected is questionable, the Development Services Director or his designee, may, before issuing such permit, refer the same to City Council, which may review the proceedings of the Development Services Director or his designee, and shall act upon such appli- cation for permit at the next regular meeting of the Council unless the hearing thereon is continued for good cause shown. (b) Whenever the Uniform Building Code, or any other Uniform Code which has been adopted by the City creates any mandatory requirerent for .inspection by the City of property which is neither owned nor con- trolled by the City, any such provision is hereby amended to make such inspections subject to the discretion of the Director of Development Services, or his designee, regarding whether or when to conduct the inspection. This provision is adopted in recognition of the fact that the personnel and other resources available for safety inspections are limited, and that the Director of Development Services requires authority to employ such resources according to his best judgmnt. 27. Add Section 5-17: "Sec. 5-17. Fire -Retardant Roof Coverings. Section 1704 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1704, Notwithstanding any other provision of this Building Code, the roof covering of any building hereinafter constructed, regardless of the type or occupancy classification, including any re -roofing of any existing building, shall be of noncombustible or fire -retardant construction having a Class C rating. The Building Permit fee for re -roofing shall be $1.00 per square (100 sq. ft.) of roofing being applied, with a minimum fee of $15.00. A separate permit shall not be required for roof covering involv- ing a totally new building or structure for which a Building Permit has been properly issued. Certification by the installer, as required in this section, shall be filed with the Building Division prior to Final Building Inspection. For purposes of this Section, Chapter 32, and Chapter 32 of the appen- dix 'original area' shall iman, that existing roof area before the addition, repair or replacemnt shall be considered as a value of one hundred percent. (1000) Any roof which is added to, repaired, or replaced in the amount of fifty percent (50%) or mire of the original area shall be replaced in its entirety with 'roof covering in conformance with this section.' Any roof that is added to, repaired, or replaced in the amount of ten -to -forty-nine C5-34 -9- percent (10-490) of the original area shall be provided with a 'roof cover- ing in conformance with this section' on the new, repaired, or replaced portion only. Any roof that is added to, repaired,.or replaced in the amount of less than ten percent (10%) is exempt -and may have a roof cover- ing of the same rating as the balance of the original roof. The installer shall certify, to the Development Services Director, or his designee, in writing, that he has installed the products required by this section in accordance with the provisions of this Code. Upon receipt of the certifi- cation of the installer, the Development Services Director, or his designee, may issue a Certificate of Completion to the owner of the property, if requested by the owner. This Section, 5-17, shall be applicable to all buildings and structures within the City boundaries. Skylights shall be constructed as required in Chapter 34. Penthouses shall be constructed as required in Chapter 36. For use of plastics in roofs, see Chapter 52. For Attics: Access and Area, see Section 3205. For Roof Drainage, see Section 3207." SECTIO14 3. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty (30) days from and after the passage thereof, and prior to the expiration of fif- teen (15) days from its passage shall be published once in the ORANGE COAST 1AILY PILOT, a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Costa Mesa or, in the alternative, the City Clerk may cause to be published a summary of this Ordinance and a certified copy of the text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk five (5) days prior to the date of adop- tion of this Ordinance and within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause to be published, the aforementioned summary and shall post in the office of the City Clerk a certified copy of this Ordinance together with the names of the members of the City Council voting for and against the same. C5-34 -10- ATTEST: ADOPTED this day of 1982. L o he City of Costa T esa I &-- -4 � (: �;)j . i y Clerk of the City of ?Pta Mesa STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. CITY OF COSTA MESA ) City Attorney I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregc,; Ordinance No. 82- was introduced and considered section by seat a regular meeting of said City Council held on the ctio day of 1982, a - thereafter passed and ad s a whole at a regular meeting f said Counci' held on the day o X1982, by the following rol call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCI LMEMBERS : '7� ABSENT: COUNCITMRMBERS: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby se my, ha n and affixed the Seal of the City of Costa Mesa this day of 1982. C-5-34 p . - C'ty Clerk and ex -officio Clerk/)6f the City Council of the City of CoeXa Mesa -11- E .� � ' , 1�'