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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCES - 07211987 - 87-55 r ORDINANCE NO. 87-55 (1985 Uniform Building Code Adopted) The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows (omitting the parenthetical footnotes from the official text of the enacted or amended provisions of the County Ordinance Code) : SECTION I. SUMMARY, This ordinance amends Title 7 of the Ordinance Code by adopting the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, as modified, as the County's building code. In particular, the Uniform Building Code is modified in the unincorporated area of the County by requiring fire-retardant roofing material to be used on most new residences and when re- roofing an existing residence. SECTION II. Section 72-6.004 of the County Ordinance Code is amended, to delete deferred permit fee payments and related security, to read: 72-6.004 Application Fees. For the purpose of this title and except as otherwise provided herein, required fees shall be paid with the submission of an application for filing of a request for any permit allowed by this title. No application may be filed and accepted as complete until all required fees have been paid. Any permit issued without the payment of all required fees shall be invalid and of no force and effect. (Ords. 87- 55 §2, 74-32 51, 73-58 52, 67-70 52: prior code §7103: Ords. 1372, 1014 55: See §§76-10.202 ff; 78-4.006, 710-4.010. ) SECTION III. Section 72-6.010 of the County Ordinance Code is amended, to allow for a longer period of inactivity before a permit becomes void, to read: 72-6.010 Expiration of permit. Every permit issued by the building inspector under this title becomes void if the building or work authorized is not begun within one hundred eighty days from the permit's date, or if itis suspended or abandoned for ninety continuous calendar days without excuse satisfying the building inspector as being beyond control and remedy by the permittee. Once a permit becomes void, a new permit shall be obtained before any work is commenced or recommenced, and the fee shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for the work if no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications and if the suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. No permit shall be renewed more than once. (Ords. .87- 55 §3, 80-14 §3, 74-32 52, 71-32 §l, 67-70 $3: prior code-Y7106: Ord. 1372 55H. ) SECTION IV. Section 74-1.002 of the County Ordinance Code is amended, to adopt the 1985 edition of the Uniform Building Code, to read: 74-1.002 Adoption. (a) The building code of this county is the 1985 edition of the Uniform Building Code (including Appendix Chapters 11 Divisions 1 and 2; 7, Divisions 1 and 2; 11; 12; 23; 38; 48; and 49) with the 1985 Uniform Building Code Standards, adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials. (b) This Uniform Code and Standards, with the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this division, are adopted by this reference as though fully set forth herein. Y (c) At least one copy of this Uniform Code and Standards are now on file in the office of the clerk of the board; and the other requirements of Government Code Section 50022.6 have been and shall be complied with. (Ords. 87- 55 §4, 80-14 §5, 74-30 §1. ) SECTION V. Article 74-3.1 of the County Ordinance Code is amended, to adopt the 1985 edition of the Uniform Building Code and to refer to UBC's §§ 2311 and 2312, to read: Article 74-3.1 General and UBC § 103 74-3.101 General, The 1985 Uniform Building Code adopted by referenc�e n Section 74-1.002 shall be effective in this county with the changes, additions and deletions set forth in this chapter. where indicated by the context, chapter and section numbers used in this chapter are those of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) . (Ords. 87- 55 §5, 80-14 §6, 74-30 51. ) 74-3.103 UBC Sec. 103, scope. Uniform Building Code Section 103 is amended, to change thef st two paragraphs, to read: "The provisions of this Code apply to the construction, moving, demolition, repair and use of any building or structure within the county, except such activity located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles, and mechanical and process equipment not specifically regulated in this Code's Sections 2311 and 2312. "Additions , alterations, repairs and changes of use or occupancy in all buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions for new buildings and structures except as otherwise provided in this Code. "Where, in any specific case, different sections of the Code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. "Wherever in this Code reference is made to the Appendix, the provisions in the Appendix shall not apply unless specifically adopted. " (Ords. 87- 55. 55t 74-30 51, ) SECTION VI . Section 74-3 .305 of the County Ordinance Code is amended, to modify subsection (c) of UBC § 302, to read: 74-3.305 UBC Sec. 302(c) , Information. Subsection (c) of UBC Section 302 is amended, to read: -2- ORDINANCE NO. 87-55 " (c) Information on Plans and Specifications. Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale on substantial paper or cloth and shall be sufficiently clear to show in detail that it will conform to this code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the house and street address of the work and the name and address of the owner and of the person who prepared the plans. Plans shall include a plot plan showing the location of the lot corners as established on the ground, the elevation of the top and toe of cuts and fills, and the location of the proposed building and of every existing building on the property. Instead of detailed specifications, the director of building inspection may approve references on the plans to a specific section or part of this code or other ordinances or laws. " (Ords. 87- 56, 84-14 57, 74-30 51. ) SECTION VII. Section 74-3.309 of the County Ordinance Code, is amended, to eliminate the table of fees, and to make other amendments to UBC § 304, to read: 74-3.309 UBC Sec. 304r Fees. (a) Subsection (a) of UBC Section304 is amended, to read: "(a) General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section and as set forth in the schedules adopted by the Board. " , . (b) Subsection (b) of UBC Section 304 is amended, to read: "(b) Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in schedules adopted by the Board of Supervisors. "The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the building official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment." (c) Subsection (c) of UBC Section 304 is amended, to read: "(c) Plan Review Fees. When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds $1,000 and a plan is required to be submitted by Section 302(b) , a plan review fee shall be paid to the Building Official at the time of submitting plans and specifications for checking. -3- ORDINANCE NO. 87-55 r "Plan review fees shall be 658 of the building permit fees. "Where plans are incomplete, or changed so as to require an additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged by the director of, building inspection of $30.00 per hour with a minimum charge of one hour. " (d) Subsection (f) of UBC Section 304 is deleted. (e) Subsection (g) is added to UBC Section 304, to read: "(g) California Energy Commission Requirements, Title 24. An additional fee in the amount of 258 on the Building Permit Fee and 258 on the Plan Check Fee is imposed to insure compliance with the California Energy Commission Requirements outlined in Chapter 2-53 of Part 2 of Title 24 of the xfornia Administrative code." (Ords. 87- §7, 80-76 51, 80-14 57, 76-15 53. ) SECTION VIII. Section 74-3.311 of the County Ordinance Code is amen ed�;to conform the amendment to the 1985 UBC, to read: 74-3 .311 UHC Sec. 305(a) , Inspections. Subsection (a) of UBC Section 305 is amended to read: "(a) General. All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official, and certain types of construction shall have continuous inspection by special inspectors, as specified in Section 306. "At the time of first inspection by the Building Inspector; .property corners (including angle points) shall be identified with monuments in accordance with the legal description furnished with the application to build, sufficient to locate the proposed structure in relation to the lot lines, except that this requirement shall not apply to minor alterations or repairs to existing structures not affecting the exterior limits thereof, and construction of accessory buildings or structures of a building permit value of less than $500. The plot plan required by Section 302(c) shall indicate the locations and identification of all property corner monuments. Property corner monuments shall consist of one of the following: " (1) Redwood hub not less than two inches square and twelve inches long. " (2) Galvanized iron pipe not less than one inch in diameter and thirty inches long filled with concrete. "Monuments shall be driven flush with the ground and tagged as required by the Land Surveyor Act (Business and Professions Code Section 8772) ." (Ords. 87- 55 §8, 80-14 57, 74-30 §l. ) -4- ORDINANCE NO. 87- 55 t SECTION IX. Article 74-3.25 is added to the County Ordinance. Code, to amend UBC § 2516, to require a minimum distance from exterior wall to property when untreated wood shingles or shakes are used, to read: Article 74-3.25 UBC Chapter 25 74-3.2501 UBC Sec. 2516(8) , Exterior Wall Coverings. Paragraph (4 ) of subsection (g) of UBC Section 2516 is amended, by adding a new paragraph at the end, as follows: "When untreated wood shingles or shakes are used for exterior wall covering, there shall be a minimum of 10 feet from the exterior wall to the property line on all sides except for the street. " (Ord. 87-55 §9. ) SECTION X. Section 74-3.2901 of the County Ordinance Code, amending the 1979 UBC § 2907(d) , is amended, to reflect its renumbering in the 1985 edition of the UBC, to read: 74-3.2901 UBC Sec. 2907(e) , Footings. Subsection (e) of UBC Section 2907 on Footings is amended to read: " (e) Footing Design. Except for special provisions of Section 2909 covering the design of piles, all portions of footings shall be designed in accordance with the structural provisions of this code and shall be designed to minimize differential settlement. "A minimum of two (2 ) one-half (1/2) inch steel reinforcing bars shall be provided in the continuous foundations of Group R and M occupancies. " (Ords. 87-55 §10, 80-14 §7, 74-30 §1. ) SECTION XI . Article 74-3. 32 is added to the County Ordinance Code, to amend UBC §3202, on fire retardancy requirements, to read: Article 74-3.32 UBC Chapter 32 74-3.3201 UBC Sec. 3202(b) Fire Retardancy, When Required. Subsection (b) of UBC Section 3202 on "Fire Retardancy, When Required, ". is amended to read: " (b) Fire Retardancy, When. Required. Roof coverings shall be fire retardant except in Types III, IV and V buildings, where they may be as follows: "l. Class C roof coverings which comply with UBC Standard No. 32- 7 may be used on buildings of Group R, Division 3 or Group M Occupancies. "2. Class C roof coverings .which comply with UBC Standard No. 32- 7 may be used on Group A, Division 3, -5- ORDINANCE NO. 87- 55 (7/21/87) Group B, Division 1 and 2, and Group R, Division 1 occupancies which are not more than two stories in height and have not more than 6, 000 square feet of projected roof area and there is a minimum of 10 feet from the extremity of the roof to the property line on all sides except for street fronts. "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. "For solar energy collectors located above or upon a roof, see Section 1714. " (Ord. 87- 55 §11. ) 74-3 .3203 UBC Sec. 3202(4) , Re-roofing. Subsection (d) is added to UBC Section 3202, to read: " (d) Re-roofings. The fire ratings of roof coverings for re-roofings shall be not less than that required for new roofs for that occupancy classification. " (Ord. 87-55 §11. ) SECTION XII . Article 74-3.38 of the County Ordinance Code, consisting of amendments to UBC Chapter 38, is amended in its entirety, to conform the amendments to the 1985 edition of the UBC, to read: ARTICLE 74-3.38 UBC Chapter 38 74-3.3801 UBC Sec. 3802(d) , Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Subsection (d) of UBC Section 3802 is amended to read: " (d) Group B, Division 2 Occupancies. :An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group B, Division 2 Occupancies with a floor area .exceeding 12,000 square feet on any floor or 24,000 square feet on all floors. " (Ords. 87-55 §12, 80-14 §7, 74-30 §1. ) SECTION XIII. Section 74-6.002 of the County Ordinance Code is repealed. SECTION XIV. The adoption of this ordinance, and in particular, Section VII hereof, does not affect the schedule of fees adopted by the Board in its Resolution No. 82/743. The fees in said Resolution are intended to continue in full force and effect. -6- ORDINANCE NO. 87- 55 (7-21-87) ` SECTION XV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after passage, and within 15 days after passage shall be published once with the names of supervisors voting for and against it in the Contra Costa Times, a newspaper published in this County. PASSED and ADOPTED on July 21 , 1987 by the following vote: , AYES: Supervisors Powers , Fanden, Schroder , Torlakson, McPeak. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. ATTEST: Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator By: 1. Deputy Chair of the Board [SEAL] LTF:df (7/21/87 ) -7- ORDINANCE NO. 87-55