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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on May 18, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Gioia,Uilkema, Gerber, DeSaulnier and Canciamilla
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Ordinance Introduced Excluding the Aging and Adult Services
Director—Exempt from the Merit System.
The following ordinance which amends the Ordinance Code of Contra Costa
County as indicated having been introduced, the Board by unanimous vote of the
members present waives full reading thereof and fixes MU 25, 1999 as the time for
adoption of same:
SECTION 1: Section 33-5.387 of the County Ordinance Code is amended to exclude the
aging and adult services director—exempt from the Merit System to read:
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct
copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes
of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
Attested:
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
By: L16-117� 4q4��
//'Deputy Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 99 -
(Excluding the Aging and Adult Services Director- Exempt from the Merit System)
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: Section 33-5.387 of the County Ordinance Code is amended to exclude the
aging and adult services director- exempt from the Merit System to read:
33-5.387. (a) The employment and human services department director is
excluded and is appointed by the board of supervisors.
(b)The assistant county social service director-exempt is excluded and
is appointed by the employment and human services department director.
(c) The workforce investment board executive director and the
workforce services director are exempt and are appointed by the employment
and human services department director.
(d) The aging and adult services director - exempt is excluded and is
appointed by the employment and human services department director.
The employment and human services department director is the statutory
county welfare director. (Ord. 99 _, Ords. 99- 13 , § 1, 97-35, § 1, 94-52
§ 1, 87-17 § 2, Gov. Code § 19800, Cal.Code Regs., tit. 2, § 17200.)
SECTION II: EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after passage,
and within 15 days of passage shall be published once with the names of the supervisors voting
for and against it in the , a newspaper published
in this County.
PASSED ON by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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ATTEST: PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of
the Board and County Administrator
By
Board Chair
[SEAL]
EVL:E
(May 11, 1999)
ORDINANCE NO. 99--
a _ Contra
Costa
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
County
FROM: CARLOS BALTODANO, DIRECTOR
BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
DATE: May 18, 1399
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE (1997
EDITIONS AS AMENDED), AND NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (1996
EDITION AS AMENDED)
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
INTRODUCE the attached ordinance adopting the 1997 Uniform Building Code, 1997
Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Uniform Housing Code
and 1996 National Electric Code, with amendments, changes and deletions, WAIVE
reading, and SET June 8, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. for hearing and adoption. ADOPT attached
resolution with findings justifying changes based on local conditions.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Pursuant to the State Health and Safety Code section 17922, the uniform building,
mechanical, plumbing, housing and electrical codes can be modified by amendments by
a jurisdiction six months after the State adoption. The State Building Standards
Commission adopted these codes with an effective date of July 1, 1999. If modifications
or amendments are not made by a County or City prior to this date, then the technical
portion of the new uniform codes have to be enforced by that jurisdiction.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: x YES SIGNATURE
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON Y T1J_ APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES:� NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE
SHOWN.
Contact: Carlos Bakodano(8251335-1408) May 18, 1999
ATTESTED:
cc: County Administrator Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County Counsel and County Administrator
Community Development 'I
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Adoption of the 1997 Uniform Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Housing and 1995
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Staff has reviewed the code proposal with the goal of recommending adoption of the
uniform codes and uniform building standards and certain appendices with changes
necessary to meet state and County administrative requirements. The Uniform Codes are
being recommended for adoption with a minimum of technical changes in order to retain
as much uniformity as possible.
Clarifying changes are in the renumbering of certain sections in Title 7. These kinds of
changes need to be reflected in the Contra Costa County Ordinance Cade. The proposed
ordinance also changes the name of the "Building Inspector" in the County Ordinance Code
to "County Building Official". The 1997 uniform model codes have also undergone changes
from both the 1589 and 1991 codes in order to standardize types of construction,
occupancy, classification and format with other model codes in the country.
The Board reviewed and adopted the 1994 edition of the Uniform Building Code on
January 12, 1995. Staff informed the Board at that time that later in the year the
Department would be back with amendments or modifications to Title 7 of the County
Ordinance Code to reflect the new 1957 model codes being adopted by the State Building
Standards Commission.
In addition, staff has reviewed the affectability of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and has determined that the adoption of the ordinance is not subject to CEQA
under Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA guidelines.
The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have
the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. In the adoption of the
uniform model codes, you can see with certainty that the review of development plans for
construction can not significantly effect the environment. There is no physical change
being made in the review of plans and inspections that will cause any significant effect on
the environment.
FISCAL. IMPACT
None known at this time.
CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION
The goal of staff has been to develop one up-dated ordinance that integrates the prior
County administrative sections and modifications in Title 7 with the requirements of the
uniform model codes. If action is not taken to have one integrated ordinance,
inconsistencies between the county's provisions and the uniform building code will remain.
This may lead to different staff interpretations and general confusion to the public.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Re: Adopting 1997 Uniform Building ) RESOLUTION NO. 99/ 250
Code, 1997Uniform Mechanical ) (Govt.C. §§ 50022.3, 50022.6)
Code, 1997 Uniform Plumbing ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Code, 1997 Uniform Housing }
Code, and 1996 National Electric )
Code (as amended by the )
California Building Standards )
Commission) )
)
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVES THAT:
This Board proposes to enact an ordinance providing for the adoption by reference
of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Housing Code 1997 Editions, as compiled,
recommended and published by the International Conference of Building Officials; Uniform
Mechanical Code 9997 Edition, as compiled, recommended and published jointly by the
International Conference of Building Officials and International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials; Uniform Plumbing Code 1997 Edition, as compiled,
recommended and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials; and National Electric Code 1996 Edition, as compiled, recommended and
published by the National Fire Protection Association (as further amended by the
California Building Standards Commission), with changes, additions and deletions thereto
as set forth in the proposed ordinance.
The proposed ordinance provides for greater safety to the public and uniformity in
building laws within the unincorporated area of Contra Costa County.
On June 8, 1999 at 9:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board of Supervisors,
McBrien Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, California, a public hearing
will be conducted upon the proposed enactment of the said ordinance, and at said public
hearing any interested person may appear and be heard.
At least 15 days before the above hearing date, at least one copy of the proposed
ordinance and the 1997 Uniform Building Code, 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997
Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Uniform Housing Code, and 1996 National Electric Code
shall be on file with the Clerk of this Board, and open to public inspection,
The Clerk of this Board shall cause this resolution to be published pursuant to
Government Code Section 6066 in the Contra Costa Times, a newspaper of general
circulation in this County.
PASSED on May 18, 1999, unanimously by the Supervisors present.
AYES: Supervisors Gicia, Uiikema, Gerber, DeSaulnier and Canciamil a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct
copy of an action taken and entered on the
Cc: County Administrator minustes of the Board of Supervisor; on the
County Counsel date shorn,
T T E �'E
;
Clerk of the Board PHIL LCOI, Clerk of the Board
of rvisor and
Ccu .t Administrator
m Deputy
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on May 18, 1999, by the following vete:
AYES: Supervisors Gioia, Uilkema, Gerber, DeSaulnier and Canciamilla
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: 1997 Uniform Building Code, ) RESOLUTION NO. 99/ 264
1997 Uniform Mechanical Code, )
1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, }
1997 Uniform Housing Code, )
1998 National Electric Code (as )
Amended by the California )
Building Standards Commission) )
Adoption -- Findings )
Justifying Local Variances )
Pursuant to Government Code section 50022.2, this Board intends to adopt the 1997
edition of the Uniform Building Code (UBC), 1997 edition of the Unifoma Mechanical Code, (UMC)
1997 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 1997 edition of the Uniform Housing Code
(UHC) and 1996 edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) (as amended by the California
Building Standards Commission), with modifications, as the County's building codes.
Health and Safety Code sections 17958, 17958.5 and 19758.7 require that in adopting
ordinances which make modifications or changes in the requirements contained in the State's
Building Standard Code and other regulations adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code
section 17922, a determination must be made that said modifications or changes are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.
The modifications to the 1997 Uniform Building Code, 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code,
1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Uniform Housing Code and 1996 National Electric Code
involve changes to the State's Building Standards Code: specifically, amendments to UBC
sections 104.2.4, 904.2.1, and 1896.7.2; amendments to UPC sections 103.5.3.1 and 1211.7.1;
deletion of UHC Chapters 11 (except for sections 1101.1, 1103, 11134, 1104.2), 12, 13, 14, 15 and
16.
These modifications to the 1997 Uniform Building Code, 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code,
1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Uniform Housing Code and 1996 National Electric Code are
the same as modifications that were made to the 1994 and 1988 Uniform Building Codes. The
facts, evidence and information relied upon by this Board to make these modifications to the 1994
Uniform Building Code and the 1988 Uniform Model Codes has not changed.
Based upon the facts, evidence and information considered and relied upon by the Board
in modifying the 1994 Uniform Building Code, this Board hereby FINDS, pursuant to Health and
Safety Code section 17958.7, that the above-referenced modifications and changes to the 1997
Uniform Building Code, 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997
Uniform Housing Code and 1996 National Electric Code are reasonably necessary because of
local climatic, geological and/or topographical conditions.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17958.7, the Building Inspection Department
is DIRECTED to send a certified copy of this resolution and the ordinance adopting and amending
the 1997 Uniform Building Code, 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code,
1997 Uniform Housing Code, and 1996 National Electric Code, to the State Department of
Housing and Community Development, and to the Building Standards Commission.
Odg. Dept.: Building Inspection Department i hereby certify that this is a. true and correct
Cc: County Administrator copy of ars action tame s ar r teres x'
County Counsel rn'nuses of the Board of Supervisors or the
Communfij Developmentrite sho��n.
,ATTESTED: 1Y i
PHIL BAT CHf, E . Geri of the Board
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O . ANCE NO. 99-
(Adoption of Uniform.Building Codes)
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). [Govt. C. § 25120]
SECTION I. SUMMARY. This ordinance adopts the 1997 Uniform Building Code,the 1996
National Electric Code, the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, the 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code
and the 1997 Uniform Housing Code,with amendments, changes and deletions. [§25120]
SECTION II. Section 72-6.014 is amended to read.
72-5.014 Stop work orders. UBC Section 104.2.4, Stop Orders, is amended to read:
"Whenever any building work is being done contrary to this title or any other law or
regulation(including, but not limited to, the following: zoning,health, sanitation, grading, fire
protection and safety and/or flood control)relating to or affecting the work, the County building
official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the
doing or causing of the work; and these persons shall stop work immediately until authorized by
the County building official to proceed with the work."(Orris. 99--§ ® , 99-1 § 5: 90-100 § 2,
prior code § 7108, Ord. 1372.)
SECTION III. Section 72-6.023 is amended to read:
72-5.023 'Withhold permit. The county building official may, in his or her sound
discretion., withhold the issuance or reinstatement of a permit under this Title 7 for any structure
on a parcel of land concerning either or both of which there exists any violation of law or
regulation(including but not limited to the following: building, grading, zoning, fire protection
and safety,health, sanitation and/or flood control)relating to or affecting that permit. In
determining whether a permit shall be issued,he or she shall also consider whether the existing
violation constitutes an unlawful occupancy or a hazard to life or property. He or she may
require correction of a violation before issuing a permit,or as a condition of issuance within a
stated period of time including any extensions granted for good cause shown. Failure to comply
with such condition is a ground for revocation as provided by law. (Ords. 99--§ ,99-1§ 5,
77-63 § 2; § 27-2.014, Ord. 1809,prior code § 7100(g).)
SECTION IV. Section 72-6.026 is amended to read:
72-5.025 Enforcement of state lave. By authority of Section 18300 of the Health and
Safety Code,the county assumes the responsibility for enforcement of Part 2.1 of Division 13 of
the Health& Safety Code relating to mobile homes and mobile home parks,including
regulations adopted thereunder and contained in Chapter 2 (Mobilehome Parks Act)of Part 1 of
Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations(25 C.C.R. §§ 1000 ff.) and to the extent allowed
by such laws and regulations, may enforce by the remedies allowed under Chapter 14 of this
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code.
SECTION V. Section 74-1.002 is amended to read:
74-1.002 Adoption. (a) The building code of this county is the 1997 edition of the
Uniform Building Code(including Appendix Chapters 3, division II; chapter 12; division I;
division II: chapter 15, sections 1514, 1516, 1517, 1518, 1519, and 1520, chapter 29, chapter 31;
division II; division III, chapter 34,division I, sections 3406.1, 3407, 3408, 3409, 3410, 3411
and 3412; division III) and the 1997 Uniform Building Code Standards published by the
International Conference of Building Officials, as amended by the California Building Standards
Commission.
(b) This Uniform Building Code volumes 1, 2, and 3 (LBC Standards)with the changes,
additions, and deletions set forth in this division and Division 72, are adopted by this reference as
though fully set forth herein.
(c) .At least one copy of this Uniform Code and Standards are now on file in the office of
the clerk of the board; the other requirements of Government Code Section 50022.6 have been
and shall be complied with. (Orris. 99--§_, 99-1, 90-100 § 5, 87-55 § 4, 80-14 § 5, 74-30.)
SECTION VI. Section 74-3.101 is amended to read:
74-3.101 General. The 1997 Uniform Building Code, adopted by reference in Section
74-1.002, shall be effective in this county with the changes, additions and deletions set forth in
this Division and Division 72, including but not limited to expiration of permit(section 72-
6.010), refunds (section 72-6.012),and stop work orders (section 72-6.014). Where indicated by
the context, chapter and section numbers used in this chapter are those of the 1997 Uniform
Building Code([.."BC). (Orris. 99--§ — , 99-1: 90-100 § 6, 87-55 § 5, 80-14 § 6, 74-30 § 1.)
SECTION VII. Article 74-3.9 is amended to read:
Article 74-3.9
UBC Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems
74-3.904.2.1 Automatic fire extinguishing systems. UBC Section 904.2.1 Automatic
Fire Extinguishing Systems, is amended to read:
"(a)For new buildings an automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed:
1. In all buildings when the total floor area, including mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square
feet,
2. In all buildings separated by one or more area separation walls without openings
when the total floor area, including mezzanines, exceeds 20,000 square feet.
Exceptions to(a)1 and(a)2:
A. Agricultural buildings.
B. Group S Division 4 open parking garage buildings containing no other occupancies
and where exterior walls containing openings are located not less than 20 feet from an adjacent
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property line or center street line or public space.
C. When determining a building's total Boor area, the floor area of mechanical rooms of
not more than 50 square feet and separated from the remainder of the building by not less than a
1 hour fire resistive occupancy separation need not be considered.
D. `nothing in this Code prevents the application of more restrictive automatic fire
extinguishing system requirements in those fire protection districts which have more restrictive
requirements.
For purposes of this section, "new building" includes a building which replaces a
preexisting building which has been substantially destroyed. The county building official shall
determine whether a building has been substantially destroyed." (Ords. 99 §®, 99-1 § 6, 90-
100 § 6, 89-20 § 3, 87-100 § 3, 80-14 § 7, 74-30.)
SECTION VIII. Article 74-3.18 is amended to read:
Article 74-3.18
UBC Chapter 18 Foundations and Retaining Walls
74-3.1806.7.2 Slabs-on-ground with turned-down footings. Slabs-on-ground with
turned-down footings shall have a minimum of one No. 4 bar at the top and bottom. (Ords. 99-
® § —, 99-1 § 6, 89-20 § 3, 87-100 § 3, 80-14 7, 74-30.)
SECTION IX Article 74-3.19 is amended to read:
Article 74-3.1.9
UBC Chapter 19 Concrete
74-3.1900.4.4 Minimum slab thickness. UBC Section 1900.4.4,Minimum Slab
Thickness, is amended to read:
"The minimum thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the ground shall be
not less than three and one-half(3 112") inches. Slabs shall have six (6")inches by six (6")
inches by ten(10") gauge wire mesh or equal at this midheight. Earth under concrete slabs shall
be of proper consistency and thickness to retard capillary action and shall be approved by the
County building official." (Ords 99 §_, 99-1 § 90-100 § 6, 80-14 § 7, 74-30.)
SECTION'X Article 74-3.2.3 is amended to read:
Article 74-3.23
UBC Chapter 23 Wood
74-3. 2310.4 Shakes and Shingles. LBC Section .2310.4, Shakes and Shingles, is
amended to read:
"Wood shingles or shakes and asbestos cement shingles may be used for exterior wall
covering,provided the frame of the structure is covered with building paper as specified in UBC
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Section 1402.1. All shingles or shakes attached to sheathing other than wood sheathing shall be
secured with approved corrosion-resistant fasteners or on furring strips attached to the studs.
Mood shingles or shakes may be applied over fiberboard shingle backer and sheathing with
annular grooved nails. The thickness of wood shingles or shakes between wood nailing boards
shall not be less than 3/8 inch(9.5 mm). Wood shingles or shakes and asbestos shingles or
siding may be nailed directly to approved fiberboard nailbase sheathing not less than 2 inch
(13mm)nominal thickness with annular grooved nails. The weather exposure of wood shingle or
shake siding used on exterior walls shall not exceed maximums set forth in U Table 23-I-L.
When untreated wood shingles or shakes are used for exterior wall covering,there shall be a
minimum often(10) feet from the exterior wall(including shingles or shakes)to the property
line of all sides, except for any sides of exterior walls facing the street." (Orris. 99--§ _,99-1 '
6, 90-100 § 6, 87-55 § 9.)
SECTION, XI. Division 76 is amended to read:
CHAPTER 76-2
GENERAL
Article 76-2.2 General
Sections:
76-2.202 Title and purpose.
76-2.204 Effective date.
Article 76-2.4 Definitions
Sections.
76-2.402 General.
76-2.404 Inspector.
76-2.4036 Approved.
76-2.416 Electrical work.
Article 76-2.6 Scope of Application
Sections:
76-2.602 General.
76-2.604 Moved buildings.
76-2.606 Existing electrical work.
Article 76-2.7 State Codes and Orders,Adaption and Application
Sections:
76-2.702 fart 3, Title 24, C.C.R.., adoption.
76-2.708 Chapters 2, 3 and 5,Title 25, C.C.R., adaption.
76-2.710 Chapters 2,3 and 5,Title 25,C.C.R.,application.
76-2.712 P.U.C. General Orders 95 and 128, adoption.
76-2.714 P.U.C. General Orders 95 and 128, application overhead and underground.
76-2.716 P.U.C. generally.
76-2.718 High voltage safety orders, adoption.
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Article 76-2.8 Enforcement
Sections:
76-2.802 Inspector.
76-2.804 Exceptions allowable.
Article 76-2.10 General Requirements
Sections:
76-2.1002 General safety.
76-2.1004 Approved equipment.
76-2.1012 Boat docks.
76-2.1014 Public nuisance lighting.
Article 76-2.2
General
76-2.202 Title and purpose. (a) This division shall be known as the Electrical Code of
Contra Costa County.
(b)The purpose of this division is the practical safeguarding of persons and property, and
of buildings and their contents, from hazards arising from the use or generation of electricity for
light,heat,power,radio, television, signaling and other purposes. (Orris. 99-- §_: 89-60 § 2,
82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-2.204 Operative date. (a)This division becomes operative on and after July 1,
1999.
(b)Any electrical work, for which a permit was obtained before the effective date of this
ordinance may be installed and completed in accordance with the laws and regulations in effect
when the permit was issued. (Orris. 99 §_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
Article 76-2.4
Definitions
76-2.402 General. (a) The language used in this division and the National Electrical
Code(including herein by reference) is intended to convey the common meaning accepted by
and familiar to the electrical industry.
(b)Unless otherwise specially provided, or required by the context,the following terms
have the indicated meanings in this division. (Orris. 99-_§_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-
24.)
76-2.404 Inspector. "Inspector" or"electrical inspector" means the county building
official or any duly authorized deputy building inspector of this county. (Orris. 99-_§_: 89-
60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-2.406 Approved. "Approved"means acceptable to the county building official or
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his/her designated deputy. (Orris. 99-- §_ 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-76, 76-24.)
76-2.416 Electrical Work. "Electrical work," when used without any class designation
or other expressed limitation,means the installation,construction, erection, connection,
maintenance, alteration and repair of any and all electrical equipment; and the term shall be
broadly construed to include also the electrical equipment with respect to which the warp is
connected and the term is used. (Ords. 99--§ _e 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
Article 76-2.6
Scope of Application
76-2.602 general. Except as otherwise provided herein,this division applies to all
electrical equipment and electrical work within or on public and private buildings and other
premises, including yards,parking lots,carnivals, industrial substations, conductors connecting
installations to a supply of electricity, and other outside conductors adjacent to the premises
including TV antenna systems for single-family, commercial, community and franchised
systems. (Ords. 99-_.._§ 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76.2.604 Moved buildings. Electrical systems which are part of buildings or structures
moved into this jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this Code for new buildings.
(Ords. 99 §_. 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-2.6€16 Existing electrical work. Except as provided in Section 76-2.604, this division
does not require any electrical work regulated by this division to be changed,reconstructed,
removed or demolished if it was installed before the effective date of this division and in
accordance with any laws or regulations in effect at the time of its installation,unless it is
dangerous to life, health or property, in the county building official's judgment. Abandoned
wiring systems,where accessible, shall be removed by the permittee. Wiring systems includes
cable systems, conduit systems, knob and tube wiring, etc.. Abandoned conduit systems that are
not accessible shall have the conductors removed by the permittee. (Ords. 99-_§ 89-60 § 2,
8 -23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
Article 76-2.7
State Codes and Orders,Adoption and Application
76-2.702 Part 3,Title 24,C.C.12., adaption. (a)Part 3 (Basic Electrical Regulations)of
Title 24(State Building Standards) of the California Code of Regulations, including future
amendments thereto, is adopted by this reference as a part of the Contra Costa County Code as
though fully set forth herein.
(b) One copy of Parc 3 is on file with the building inspection department and the other
requirements of government Code Section 50022.6 have been and shall be complied with.
(Orris. 99--§®; 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
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76-2.704 Subchapter 5, Title 8,C.C.R., adoption. (a) Subchapter 5 (Electrical Safety
Orders) of Chapter 4 (Div. of Industrial Safety)of Title 8 (Industrial Relations)of the California
Code of Regulations(8 C.C.R. 2300 ff), including future amendments thereto, is adopted by this
reference as a part of the Contra Costa County Code as though fully set forth herein.
(b) One copy of Subchapter 5 is on file with the building inspection department, and the other
requirements of Government Code Section 58022.6 have been and shall be complied with.
(Orris. 99 §_: § 2.82-23 § 2.79-67, 76-24.)
76-2.706 Subchapter 5,Title 8,C.C.R., application to industry. Electrical work in
industrial structures or construction shall comply with Part 3 of Title 24 and with Subchapter 5 of
Chapter 4 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations(see Sections 76-2.782 and 76-2.784)
rather than with the corresponding provisions of this Division 76. Electrical work in or on
buildings subject to regulation by the California Division of Industrial Safety shall comply with
the regulations in these portions of the California Code of Regulations when they are more
restrictive than the corresponding requirements of this division. (Orris. 99--§_: § 2..82-23 §
2.79-67, 76-24.)
76-2.708 Chapters 2,3 and 5,Tale 25,C.C.R., adoption. (a) Chapter 2(Mobile
Dome Parks Act) Chapter 3 (Factory Built Housing)and Chapter 5 (Manufactured
home,mobile home and commercial coach registration and titling)of Title 25 (Housing and
Community Development) of the California Code of Regulations(25 C.C.R. 3880 ff and 5808
ff), including future amendments thereto, are adopted by this reference as part of the Contra
Costa County Code as though fully set forth herein.
(b)One copy each of Chapters 2, 3 and 5 are on file with the building inspection
department and the other requirements of Government Code Section 50022.6 have been and shall
be complied with. (Orris. 99--§ 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-2.710 Chapters 2,3 and 5,Title 25, C.C.R.,application. Electrical work in mobile
home parks and campgrounds shall comply with Chapter 2 and 3 of Title 25 of the California
Code of Regulations (see Section 76-2.708). (Ords.99-- § 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-
24.)
76-2.712 P.U.C. General Carders 95 and 128, adoption. (a) General Carder 95 (Rules
for Overhead Electric Line Construction)and General Order 128 (Rules for Construction of
Underground Electric Supply Systems) of the California Public Utilities Commission(PUC),
including future amendments thereto,are adopted by this reference as a part of the Contra Costa
County Code as though fully set forth therein.
(b) One copy each of P.U.C. General Carders 95 and 128 are on file with the building
inspection department, and the other requirements of Government Code Section 58822..6 have
been and shall be complied with. (Ords. 99--§_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 7967, 76-24.)
76-2.714 P.U.C.General Orders 95 and 128, application overhead and
underground. (a)Electrical work which is outdoors and on poles or on the outside of buildings
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shall comply with California Public Utilities Commission General Order 95 (see Section 76-
2.712).
(b)Electrical work which is outdoors and underground shall comply with PUC General
Order 128 (see Section 76-2.712). (Orris. 99 § 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-2.716 P.U.C. Generally. Facilities installed by utilities subject to the jurisdiction of
the California Public Utilities Commission shall be installed pursuant to the rules,regulations
and orders of that commission. This division shall not apply to any such facilities except as it
relates to utility facilities located in buildings, in which instance,vaults, conduits,pull boxes or
other enclosures shall be installed in compliance with this division. (Ords.99--§_: 89-60 § 2,
82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-2.718 High voltage safety orders, adoption. (a)The high Voltage Safety Order of
the Division of Industrial Safety of the California Department of Industrial Relations, including
future amendments thereto, are adopted by this reference as a part of the Contra Costa County
Code as though fully set forth herein.
(b) One copy of the Pugh Voltage Safety Orders is on file with the building inspection
department and the other requirements of Government Code Section 50022.6 have been and shall
be complied with. (Orris. 99--§®: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
Article 76-2.8
Enforcement
76-2.802 County building official. The county building official is the Director of the
Building Inspection Department or his duly authorized deputy charged with enforcement of this
division. (Ords. 99-_§�: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-2.804 Exceptions allowable. The county building official may, for good cause or
when the public interest requires, allow exception from this division's requirements. (Orris. 99-
®§ 89-60 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
Article 76-2.10
General Requirements
76-2.1002 General safety. All electrical work shall be performed, and all electrical
equipment shall be constructed, installed,protected, operated, repaired, used and maintained,in
accordance with the requirements of this division and in such manner as to be reasonably safe
and free from risk of accident or injury to person or property by fire, shock or otherwise. No
person shall act contrary to this general regulation or neglect to act as required hereby. (Orris.
99--§_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-2.1004 Approved equipment. (a)When obtainable, electrical equipment that an
approved testing laboratory has examined, listed or labeled as conforming to applicable standards
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shall be used in preference to others.
(b)Listing or labeling conforming to the Standards of the Underwriters' Laboratories,
Ind., the united States Bureau of Standards,the United States Bureau of Mines, or other similar
institutions of recognized standing shall be prima facie evidence of conformity with the
requirements of Section 76-2.1004. The maker's name,trademark, or other identification symbol
shall be placed on all electrical equipment used or installed under this division.
(c) Old or used electrical equipment shall not be used in any work under this division
without the specific approval of the county building official. (Orris. 99-^§®: 89-60 § 2, 82-23
§ 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-2.1012 Boat docks. Whether open or roofed, lighting shall be provided to insure
sufficient protective lighting at least(0.2)two foot candles at all points for pedestrians on the
docks, within covered berths, and on all walkways or ramps to shore and to the nearest access
road within or adjacent to the harbor property. (Ords. 99--§_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67,
76-24.)
76-2.1014 Public nuisance lighting. Lighting fixtures shall be so installed, controlled
or directed that the light will not glare or be blinding to pedestrians or vehicular traffic or on
adjoining property. (Orris. 99 §_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
Article 764.2
Inspections
Article 76-4.2 New Work
Sections:
76-4.202 Inspection.
76-4.2.04 Correction notice.
76-4.206 Other violations.
76-4.208 Notice to inspect.
76-4.210 Types completed before inspection.
76-4.212 Time of service.
76-4.214 No change after inspection.
764.202 Inspection. All electrical systems shall be inspected by the county building
official or designated deputy to insure compliance with this division. No person shall conceal
electrical work until it is inspected and written approval to proceed is given. (Ords. 99--§
89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
764.204 Correction notice. If the county building;official condemns any electrical
work as not in accordance with this division, he/she shall give written notice to the person
engaged in the work. Within ten(10) days after this notice, or within any reasonable further time
that the County building official may prescribe, the person doing the work shall change or
remove the work or equipment as the county building official may require to make it comply
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fully with this division. (Ords. 99--§ _: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-6i, 76-24.)
764.206 Other violations. (a)No person shall cover electrical work, or allow it to be
covered, to prevent or hinder its inspection, or remove any notice not to cover placed by the
county building official.
(b)No person shall supply current to an electrical installation or current-consuming
device until a certificate of inspection and approval has been issued. (Ords. 99--§ _: 89-60 §
2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
764.208 Notice to inspect. The person doing electrical work authorized by the permit
shall notify the county building official orally or in writing that the work is ready for inspection
and meets the requirements of this division. The notice shall be given not less than one working
day before the work is to be inspected.. (Ords. 99--§_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
764.210 Types completed before inspection. Before the electric wiring in any
building is installed, inspected, approved, or deemed ready for inspection:
(a)All gas, steam, water, sewer, furnace and other piping and tubing which is to be
located in any portion of the building in which any of the wiring is located, shall be installed and
in place;
(b)The building shall be roofed; and
(c)Wherever any of the wiring is to be concealed, all lathing strips, furring,bridging,
backing and headers shall be in place. Thermal insulation shall not be installed until all electrical
rough wiring is approved. (Ords. 99-_§_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
764.212 Time of service. (a) On alteration jobs requiring a change of service,the
service shall be changed and inspected at the frame or rough wiring state.
(b)On swimming pool jobs requiring a change of service, the service shall be changed
and completed prior to the approval for pouring or cementing of the pool or steel inspection of
the pool cavity. (Ords. 99--§_: 89-60 § 2.82-23 § 2.79-67, 76-24.)
764.214 No change after inspection. (a)After any electrical work has been inspected
and approved, no person shall damage or interfere with it without due authority,nor(whether
working under authority of the original or of any new permit) in any manner change or alter it
without reporting such change or alteration to the county building official for reinspection.
(b)After electrical work in, on,or about any building has been inspected and approved,
no person shall place any sheet metal,pipe or other metal work within five inches of any
electrical conductor or cable or concealed system of wiring, or within two inches of any so-called
open wiring,without having been authorized to do so by the county building official and then
only when such conductors are protected as may be prescribed by the county building official.
(Orris. 99-- § 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
Article 764.4
Existing Work
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76-4.402 Generally. The county building official is empowered to inspect all electrical
equipment and work not exempted by Section 90-2 (b) (4)and (5)of the 199E National Electrical
Code(NEC). When the county building official finds any electrical equipment to be dangerous
or unsafe,he/she shall so notify the person owning, using or operating it,who shall make the
repairs or changes required to make the equipment safe, and complete this work within ten(10)
days after notice or such further time as the county building official may set. Any electrical
system deemed an immediate, imminent hazard to life and property shall be de-energized
immediately by the owner,his representative or the county building official. (Orris. 99--§
89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
Chapter 76-6
Connections
Article 76-6.2 Connections to Installations
Sections:
76-6.242 County building official's approval required.
76-6.204 Unlawful reconnections.
76-6.206 Power companies notify county building official.
76-6.208 Unlawful wiring, electric fences,warning.
Article 76-6.4 Construction Power and Temporary Release
Section:
76--6.402 Required conditions.
Article 76-6.2
Connections to Installations
76-6.202 County building official's approval required. No person shall connect a
source of electrical energy, or supply electric service,to any electrical equipment for the
installation of which a permit is required without first obtaining the county building official's -
certificate of approval. (Orris. 99 §_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-6.204 Unlawful reconnections. No person shall connect a source of electrical
energy, or supply electric service,to any electrical equipment which the county building official
has disconnected or ordered disconnected until he/she issues a certificate of approval authorizing
its reconnection and use. The county building official shall notify the serving utility of the order
to discontinue use. (Ords. 99--§_: 89-610 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-6.206 power companies notify county building official. (a)Notice. Whenever in,
on or about any building any person engaged in the distribution or sale of electrical energy shall
set, reset, install or reinstall any meter for the measurement of electrical energy, or connect or
reconnect to, or supply or service any installation of electrical equipment, or change the nominal
voltage of supply or service to any installation of electrical equipment,or shall change any such
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supply or service from two-wire to three-wire or vice versa, or from single-phase to polyphase or
vice versa,or from direct current to alternating current or vice versa,that person shall within two
(2)days thereafter, exclusive of Sundays and holidays, give written notice thereof to the county
building official specifying the location and address of the installation affected.
(b)Thirty-Day(30)Exception. This notice need not be given for work expressly
approved by the county building official within thirty(30)days after inspection approval.
(c)Authorization Required. No person engaged in the distribution or sale of electrical
energy shall connect a distribution system, including windpower generators, or any live supply or
service conductor(s)therefrom,to any electrical equipment in, on or about any building or cause
or allow any energizing of such connections, including windpower or emergency/stand by
electrical generation until the county building official inspects the electrical equipment and
authorizes such connections.
(d)Electrical permit required. An electrical permit shall be obtained from the county
Building Inspection Department to restore electrical service to any structure that has been
without such service for ninety(90)days or more. The County Building Inspection Department
shall notify the servicing utility that the electrical service equipment and associated wiring has
been inspected and approved before electrical service is reinstated.
(e)Waiver. The county building official may, at his/her discretion,temporarily or
permanently waive any or all requirements of this article by giving written notice of such waiver
to all persons involved. die/she may likewise at any time revoke such waiver by similar notice.
(Drds. 99--§ _: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-6.208 Unlawful wiring, electric fences,warning. (a) Prohibition. Except as
hereinafter provided, no person shall construct or maintain any spring gun, or any electric wiring
device, designed or intended to injure and/or shock animals or persons, or any contrivance or
apparatus for such purpose.
(b)Livestock Exception. Persons principally engaged in the business of handling
livestock as a primary means of production or income may electrify fences to control or confine
livestock upon complying with all the following requirements:
(1)Any contrivance or mechanism to control electrical current in such fences
shall be listed by an approved testing laboratory, and shall include a suitable interrupting device
and such other safety devices to prevent dangerous currents getting on the fence at any time.
(2)Any electrical fence to which the public may have access, except cross fences
to confine and control livestock, shall be posted with a warning notice containing the following
or similar wording. "DANGER. ELECTRIC FENCE," or"DANGER. HIGH VOLTAGE."
This notice shall be posted along any such main fence at intervals of not more than two hundred
(200)feet and in letters at least two(2) inches high. (Orris. 99--§ 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-
67, 76-24.)
Article 76-6.4
Construction Power and Temporary
Release
76-6.402 .Required conditions. (a) Electrical construction power and lighting
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installations may be permitted during the period of construction, remodeling, maintenance, repair
or demolition of buildings, structures or similar activities. Electrical construction power will be
de-energized and discontinued when the permanent electrical system is approved by the ounty
building official and ready to energize(see Article 76-6.2). Use of any permanent electrical
equipment or distribution system for construction power utilization is not permitted(see NEC
.Article 305, temporary wiring of construction sites).
(b) The county building official may allow the temporary use of electrical current through
any electrical equipment, subject to the restrictions herein.
(c)The county building official shall not allow such use when it is determined it will
endanger life or property.
(d)The county building official shall not allow such use for longer than reasonably
necessary to fully comply with this division, and he/she may fix this time period when
he/she grants the allowance, which shall not exceed thirty(30) days.
(e)The county building official may allow such use before completion of project if.
(1)A permit has been obtained;
(2) Range and appliance circuit receptacles, and all lighting fixtures and outlets
are in place;
(3)Panel cover trims to be in place on all service and distribution panels;
(4)Properly sized fuses or breakers are installed and in place only on needed
circuits;
(5) Structure has been completely sheet rocked, and
(6) Electrical Installation has been approved by the county building official or
designated Deputy Inspector. (Ords. 99 §_e 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
Chapter 76-8.2
PERMITS
Article 76-8.2 General
Sections:
76-8.202 Required.
76-8.204 County building official issues.
76-8.206 Permit only to contractor or owner.
Article 76-8.4 Application for permit
Sections:
76-8.40.2 Applications.
76-8.404 Required Information.
76-8.406 Issuance.
76-8.408 Late application,penalty-Emergencies.
76-8.410 Annual permits.
Article 76-8.2
General
76-8.202 Required. No person shall install electrical equipment regulated by this
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division without having a separate valid unstopped permit therefor for each affected building,
structure or premises, except as otherwise allowed in this chapter. (Ords. 99- § _®: 89-60 § 2,
82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-8.204 County building official issues. The county building official shall issue
permits only pursuant to this chapter. (Ords. 99-_ §_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-8.206 Permit only to contractor or owner. (a)A permit shall be issued only to a
person holding a valid,unexpired; unrevoked California electrical contractor's license or;
(b)A permit may be issued for work in a one family dwelling used exclusively for living
purposes, including the usual accessory buildings and quarters, if the permittee is the owner of
the structure occupied by or designed to be occupied by the owner, and the owner performs all
work under the permit,
(c)A valid,unexpired,unrevoked general contractors license where the contractor is
performing two(2)or more crafts on permitted jobs. (Ords. 99-- §_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2,
79-67, 76-24.)
Article 76-8.4
Application for Permit
76-8.402 Application. Every applicant for a permit shall apply therefore on forms
furnished by county building official. (Orris. 99 §_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-8.404 Required information. Every application shall contain the address,the use,
occupancy or purpose of the building, structure or premises where the proposed electrical work is
to be done, the navies and addresses of the owner and of the electrical contractor if any, a
complete description of the proposed.work, and other information that the County building
official may consider necessary. (Ords. 99- §_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-8.406 Issuance. If,on examination and investigation, the county building official
finds that the proposed work will conform to this division and that all fees have been paid, a
permit shall be issued to the applicant. (Ords. 99--§_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-£7, 76-24.)
76-8.408 Late application,penalty-Emergencies. (a)Every person who begins
electrical work without first applying for and obtaining the permit(s)required therefore, shall so
apply as soon as practicable. If a Notice To Comply(NTC) is issued,the applicant shall pay a
double permit fee and remains subject to other penalties and enforcement procedures of this
code.
(b)Emergencies. The double fee(s) shall not be imposed when the county building
official is satisfied that the work was urgently necessary and that prior application was not
practicable. (Orris. 99-_§_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
76-8.410 Annual permits. (a)Allowed. Instead of a separate permit for each building,
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structure,premises, installation or alteration, an annual permit may be issued to any person
regularly employing one or more electricians for electrical work in premises owned or occupied
by the applicant for the permit.
(b)Form. The application shall be made on forms furnished by the county building
official. All annual permits expire at the end of the calendar year in which issued.
(c)Reports. In the first fifteen(15)days of each calendar month,the permittee shall
report to the county building official on all electrical work done under the annual permit during
the preceding month. (Ords. 99-_§_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
Chapter 76-10
FEES
.Article 76-10.2
Section:
76-10.202 Fees required.
Article 76-10.2
General
76-10.202 Fees required. No permit for electrical work is valid unless the fee(s)
therefor has been paid as required by this division or other ordinance adopted by the Board of
Supervisors. Fees are due, and shall be paid or provided for by the applicant,before any
electrical work(requiring a permit hereunder) is started and the permit therefor issued. (Orris.
99-- §..._. 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
Chapter 76-12
1996 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Article 76-12.2 Adoption and Application
Sections:
76-12.202 Adoption.
76-12.204 Application.
Article 76-12.4 Modifications
Sections:
76-12.402 General terminology.
7/6-12.404 1996 National Electrical Code Modification.
Article 76-12.2
Adoption and Application
76-12.202 Adoption. (a)The 1996 Edition of the National Electrical Cade (published
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by the National Fire Protection Association), as amended by the California Building Standards
Commission with the changes,additions and deletions set forth in Article 76-12.4 below, is
adopted by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
(b)One(1)copy of the 1996 National Electrical Code as amended, is on file with the
Building Inspection Department, and the other requirements of Government Code Section
50422.5 have been and shall be complied with. (Ords. 99-_§_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67,
76-24.)
76-12.204 Application. The requirements of the 1996 National Electrical Code (as
modified.in Article 76-12.4)apply to all things regulated by this division in addition to this
division's other requirements. (Ords. 99--§_: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
.Article 76-12.4
Modifications
76-12.402 General terminology. The 1996 National Electrical Code as adopted by
Section 76-12.202, is applicable as modified in this article. Article and section numbers used are
those of the National Electrical Code. "NEC" refers to the National Electric Code and "NFPA"
refers to the National Fire Protection Association. (Orris. 99-- §_: 89-60 §2, 82-23 § 2, 79-
67, 76-24.)
9-67, 76-24.)
76-12.404 1996 National Electrical Code modifications. The following provisions of
the 1996 National Electrical Code are modified as follows:
(1)Article 100 Definitions. The following definitions are added:
"Appliance: Utilization equipment, generally other than industrial,normally built in
standardized sizes and types, which is installed or connected as a unit to perform one or more
functions such as clothes washing, air conditioning, food mixing, deep frying, etc., limited to one
listed and approved power supply cord with no other flexible cords or unprotected wiring to
complete its function.
Appliance,Fixed: An appliance which is fastened or otherwise secured at a specific
location.
Appliance, Portable: An appliance which is actually moved or can easily be moved
from one place to another in normal use.
.Appliance, Stationary: An appliance which is not easily moved from one place to
another in normal use."
(2) Section 210-19(a). The fourth FPN is deleted and replaced with the following
paragraph(which is not an FPN):
"Conductors for branch circuits as defined in Article 100, shall be sized to prevent a
voltage drop exceeding 3 percent at the farthest outlet of power,heating, and lighting loads,or
combinations of such loads, and the maximum total voltage drop on both feeders and branch
circuits to the farthest outlet shall not exceed 5 percent."
(3) Section 210-70(a). The following is added at the end of the last sentence of Section
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210-71 before the exceptions, to read:
"Approved numbers or addresses as required by 513 UBC shall be illuminated for new
residential occupancies."
(4) Section 210-70 (d). Subsection(d) is added to section 210-70,to read:
"(d)Industrial and Commercial Occupancies. Outdoor lighting outlets for illumination
shall be installed at entrances and exists to buildings intended for industrial or commercial
occupancies."
(5) Section 215-2. The following is added after the first paragraph, to read:
"Conductors for feeders as defined in Article 100 shall be sized to prevent a voltage drop
exceeding 3 percent at the farthest outlet of power,heating, and lighting loads, or combinations
of such loads and where the maximum total voltage drop on both feeders and branch circuits to
the farthest outlet shall not exceed 5 percent."
(6) Section 300-11(a). is amended to read:
(a)"Secured in Place. Raceways, cable assemblies. boxes, cabinets, and fittings
shall be independently supported and securely fastened in place by an approved means. Low
voltage, communications, alarms and signaling systems, etc. shall be
supported as above at not to exceed 41/2 foot intervals."
Exception: In tee-bar suspended ceilings, low voltage(50 volts and less), communications, alarm
and signaling systems, etc. shall be supported as above at not to exceed 8 foot intervals."
(Ords. 99-�§ ; 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
Sections:
76-14.20.2 Adoption of tables.
One copy of the 1996 National Electrical Code is on file with the building inspection
department and the other requirements of Government Code Section 5002.2.6 have been and shall
be complied with. (Ords. 99-_§_i 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.)
SECTION XII. Division 78 is amended to read:
Division 78
UNIFORM PLUMBING
Chapters:
78-1 General.
78-3 Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted.
78-5 .Modifications.
CHAPTER 78-1
GENERAL
Article 78-1.101 Title and Scope
Sections:
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78-1.101.1.1 Title.
78-1.101.4 Application and scope.
Article 78-1.102 Organization and Enforcement
Sections:
78-1.102.1 Administrative authority.
78-1.102.2 Duties and pourers.
78-1.102.2.2 Right of entry.
78--1.102.2.5.1 Dangerous and insanitary construction.
Article 78-1.103 Permits and Inspections
Sections:
78-1.103.1.1 Permit required.
78-1.103.1.4 Power companies to notify building official.
78-1..103.2.1.7 Permit only to contractor or owner.
78-1.103.4.1 Permit fees.
78-1. 103.4.1,1 Payments.
78-1.103.4.1.2 Double Fees for delayed payment.
Article 78-1
Title and Scope
78-1.101 Title. This division is the county's plumbing code. (Ords.99-_§_: 74-29: §
78-2.002.)
78-101.4 Application and scope. The provisions of this division apply to all new
construction,relocated building, and to any alterations,repairs, or reconstruction,except as
otherwise provided herein. (Ords. 99 §_: 74-29: § 72-4.008: 19941,IPC § 1.13.)
Article 78-1.102
Organization and Enforcement
78-1.102.1 Administrative authority. UPC Section 102.1,Administrative Authority,
is amended to read:
"The Administrative Authority shall be the Authority duly appointed to enforce this
Code. The county building official is the administrative authority of this division. The term
"County building official"unless otherwise restricted, includes any duly authorized employee in
the building inspection department." (Ords. 99 §_: 90-18 § 2, 74-29.)
78-1.102.2 Duties and powers. (a)Among the county building official duties and
powers are those listed in this section.
(b)He/she shall require submission of,examine, and check plans and specifications,
drawings, descriptions, and/or diagrams necessary to show clearly the character,kind and extent
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of work covered by applications for a permit under this division, and upon approval thereof
he/she shall issue the permit applied for.
(c)He/she shall keep a permanent, accurate account of all fees for permits issued and
other moneys collected and received as provided by this division,the names of the persons upon
whose account the same were paid,the date and amount thereof,together with the location or
premises to which they relate.
(d)He/she shall administer and enforce the provisions of this division in a manner
consistent with their purpose, and shall inspect all plumbing and drainage work authorized by
any permit to assure compliance with provisions of this division or amendments thereto,
approving or condemning such work in whole or in part as conditions require.
(e)He/she shall issue upon request a certificate of approval for any work approved by
him/her.
(f)He/she shall condemn and reject all work done or being done or materials used or
being used which do not in all respects comply with the provisions of this division and
amendments thereto_
(g)He/she shall order changes in workmanship and/or materials essential to obtain
compliance with all provisions of this division.
(h)He/she shall investigate any construction or work regulated by this division and issue
such notices and orders as provided in Section 78-1.102.2.3.
(i) He/she shall.keep a complete record of all the essential transactions of his/her office.
0) He/she shall transfer all fees collected by him to the proper authority provided by law
to receive such funds. (Ord. 99--§_: 74-29: 1970 UPC §§ 1.4, 1.130.)
78-1.102.2.2 Right of entry. UPC Section 102.2.2,Right of entry, is amended to read:
"Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code,or
whenever the Administrative Authority has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any
building or upon any premises, any condition or violation of this code which make the building
or premises unsafe, insanitary, dangerous or hazardous, the Administrative Authority may enter a
building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to perforin the duties imposed upon the
Administrative Authority by this code,provided that if such building or premises is occupied,the
Administrative Authority shall present credentials to the occupant and request entry. If such
building or premises is unoccupied, the Administrative Authority shall first make a reasonable
effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises
and request entry. If entry is refused,the Administrative Authority has recourse to every remedy
provided by law to secure entry. When the Administrative Authority shall have first obtained a
proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry,no owner, occupant,
or person having charge, care, or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after
proper request is made as herein provided,to promptly permit entry herein by the Administrative
Authority for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this Code. The county
building official shall carry proper credentials of his/her respective office,upon exhibition of
which they shall have the right of entry, during usual business hours,to inspect any and all
buildings and premises in the performance of their duties." (Ord. 99 §___,74-29: 1970 UPC
§ 1.5.)
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78-1.102.2.5.1 Dangerous and insanitary construction. Section 102.2.5.1 Dangerous
and insanitary construction is added to the Uniform Plumbing Code Section 102 to read:
(a) "Nuisance. Any portion of a plumbing system found by the county building official
to be insanitary as defined in this division is declared to be a nuisance.
(b) Investigated Order. Whenever it is brought to the attention of any county official
having jurisdiction that any insanitary conditions exist or that any construction or work regulated
by this division is dangerous,unsafe, insanitary, a nuisance or a menace to life,health or
property or otherwise in violation of this division, that official may request the county building
official to investigate. If the county building official determines that the facts warrant such
action, he/she shall order any person using or maintaining any such condition or responsible for
the use, or maintenance thereof to discontinue the use or maintenance thereof or to repair,alter,
change,remove or demolish the same as the county building official may consider necessary for
the proper protection of life, health or property. In the case of any gas piping or gas appliance,
he/she may order any person supplying gas to such piping or appliance to discontinue supplying
gas thereto until such piping or appliance is made safe to life, health or property. Every such
order shall be in writing, addressed to the owner, agent or person responsible for the premises in
which such condition exists, and shall specify the date or time for compliance with such order.
(c)Violation. Refusal, failure or neglect to comply with any such notice or order is a
violation of this ordinance code.
(d)Abatement. In addition to any other remedy available under the law, any system
declared to be a public nuisance pursuant to subsection(a)of this section may be abated pursuant
to Article 14-6.4." (Ords. 99-_ § _: 88-88 § 13, 74-29.)
Article 78-1.103
Permits &Inspections
78--1.103.1.1 Permits required. UPC Section 103.1.1.,Permit required, is amended to
read by adding the following at the end:
(a)"No person shall install, remove alter,repair, relocate, or replace any plumbing, gas or
drainage piping work or any fixture or water heating or treating equipment in a building or
premises, or cause the same to be done,without first obtaining a permit to do such work from the
county building official, as provided herein.
(b)A separate permit shall be obtained for each building or structure.
(c)No permittee shall allow any other person other than his employees to do or cause to
be done any work under the permit." (Ord. 99-_§_: 74-29: 1970 UPC 1.8.)
78-1.103.1A Power companies notify building official. Section 103.1.4 power
companies to notify building official is added to Uniform Plumbing Code Section 103 to read:
(a) "Notice. Whenever on or about any building, any gas utility provider engaged in the
distribution or sale of natural gas shall set,reset, install,or reinstall any meter for the
measurement of natural gas, or connect or reconnect to,or supply or service any installation of
natural gas,that person shall within two (2)days thereafter, exclusive of Sundays and holidays,
give written notice thereof to the County building official specifying the location and address of
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the installation affected.
(b)Thirty-day(30) exception. This notice need not be given for work expressly approved
by the county building official within thirty(30)days after inspection approval.
(c)Authorization Required. No gas utility provider engaged in the distribution or sale
natural gas shall connect his distribution system, to any natural gas equipment in or on or about
any building until the county building official inspects the natural gas installation and authorizes
such connections.
(d)A plumbing permit shall be obtained from the county building department to
reconnect natural gas service to any structure that has been without such service for ninety(90)
days or more. The county building official shall notify the gas utility provider that the natural
gas system has been inspected and approved before gas service is reinstated." (Ords.99 1—
78-1.103.2.1.7 Permit only to contractor or owner. Section 1033.2.1.7 Permit only to
contractor or owner is added to the Uniform Plumbing Code Section 103.2 to read:
"A permit required by this division shall be issued only to:
(a)A person holding a valid,unexpired,unrevoked,unsuspended California,plumbing or
general building contractor's license.
(b)A bona fide owner of the premises and structures where work is proposed." (Orris.
99 §a._...: 803-29 § 1.)
78-1.103.4.1 Permit Fees.UPC Section 103.4.1 Permit Fees is amended to read:
"fees shall be as set forth in ordinance adopted by the Board of Supervisors." (Ords. 99-
§ 88-91 § 4; 80-76, 803-29, 76-23, 76-15.)
78-1.103.4.1.1 Payment. Section 103.4.1.1 Payment is added to the Uniform Plumbing
Code Section 103.4 to read:
"Subject to the provisions of Chapter 72-6, any fee or fees required for work subject to
Division 78 shall be paid by the applicant before any work requiring a permit is started and
before the permit is issued." (Orris. 99--§_: 88-91 § 4, 74-29.)
78-1.103.4.1.2 Double fees for delayed permit. Section 1013.4.1.2 Double fees for
delayed payment is added to the Uniform Plumbing Code Section 103.4 to read:
(a)"A person who starts any work for which a permit is required under this division
without first having obtained a permit therefore shall, if later issued a permit for such work,pay
double the permit fee otherwise fixed;however,this provision does not apply to emergency
work, if the county building official determines that such work was urgently necessary and that it
was not practicable to obtain a permit therefor before starting the work. In all such cases, a
permit must be obtained as soon as it is practicable to do so,and if there is an unreasonable delay
in obtaining the permit, a double fee shall be charged.
(b)For the purpose of this section a sanitary plumbing outlet on or to which a plumbing
fixture or appliance may be set or attached is a fixture. Fees for reconnection and retest of
existing plumbing systems in relocated buildings shall be based on the number of plumbing
fixtures, gas systems,water heaters, etc., involved. (Ords. 99--§ 88-91 § 4, 74-29.)
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Chapter 78-3
Uniform Plumbing Cade Adopted
Sections:
78-3.002 Adoption.
78-3.002 Adoption. (a)The plumbing code of this county is the 1997 edition of the
Uniform Plumbing Code(including appendix chapters G and J), as amended by the California
Building Standards Commission,published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials.
(b)This uniform code,with the changes, additions and deletions set forth in this division,
is adopted by this reference as though fully set forth in this division.
(c) One copy of this uniform crude is on file with the building inspection department, and
the other requirements of Government Code Section 50022.6 have been or shall be met. (Ords.
99 § 90-18 § 3, 80-29 §4, 74-29.)
Article 78-5
MODIFICATION
Article 78-5.1 General
Section:.
78-5.101 Title and Scope.
7835.103.5.3.1 Test.
78-5.1211.7.1 Materials for Gas Piping
78-5.101 Title,scope and general. The 1997 Uniform Plumbing Cade, adopted by
reference in Section 78-3.002, shall be effective in this county with the changes, additions and
deletions set forth in this chapter, as modified by the provisions of this division. Where indicated
by the context, chapter and section numbers used in this chapter are those of the 1997 Uniform
Plumbing Code. (Ords. 99--§_.)
78-5.103.5.3.1 Test. The following language is added at the end of sentence to read:
"Bathtubs shall be set, shower pan installed, floor flange for water closet installed,backing
installed, and all water piping strapped and backed before framing inspection."(Ords. 99--§
90-18 § 3, 74-29.)
78-5.1211.7.1 Galvanized Gas Pipe. Section 1211.7.1 galvanized gas pipe is added to
the Uniform Plumbing Code Section 12.11 to read:
"Low pressure gas pipe installed above grade and exposed to the elements is to be
galvanized iron pipe." (Ord. 99--§_.)
SECTION XIII. Division 710 is amended to read:
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Division 710
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE'
Chapters:
710-1 Title and Fees.
710-3 Uniform Mechanical Code adopted.
710-4 Modifications.
Chapter 710-1
GENERAL
Article 710-1.1 Title and Fees
Sections:
710-1.101 Title.
710-1.115.2 Permit Fees.
710-1.115.2.1 Payment of Fees.
710-1.115.2.2 Double Fees for Delayed Permit.
Article 710-1.101
Title and Fees
710-1.101 Title. This division is the county's mechanical code. (Orris. 99-_ § �: 74-
31.)
710-115.2 Permit fees. UPC Section 115.2, Permit fees, is amended to read:
"Mechanical permit and other fees shall be as set forth in ordinances adopted by the
Board of Supervisors." (Ords. 99--§ _: 88-91 § 5; See also Ords. 80-76, 80-28, 76-29, 76-23,
7615.)
710-1.115.2.1 Payment of fees. Section 115.2.1 Payment of fees is added to the -
uniform mechanical code Section 115.2 to read:
"Subject to the provisions of Chapter 72-6, any fee(s)required for work subject to
Division 710 shall be paid by the applicant before any work requiring a permit is started and the
permit is issued." (Ords. 99--§_: 88-91§ 5, 74-31.)
710.1.115.2.2 Rouble fees for delayed permit. A person who starts any work for
which a permit is required hereunder without first having obtained a permit therefor shall, if later
issued a permit for such work,pay double the permit fee otherwise fixed; however, this prevision
does not apply to emergency work, if the County building official determines that such work was
"For the statutory provisions authorizing local governments to adopt building regulations which
impose restrictions equal to or greater than those imposed by statute, see Health& Sa£ C. § 17951
and 17952; for the authority to adopt uniform codes by reference, see Gov. C. § 50022.1 ff.
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urgently necessary and that it was not practicable to obtain a permit before starting the work. in
all such cases a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practicable to do so, and if there is an
unreasonable delay in obtaining the permit, a double fee shall be charged.. (Ords. 99-- §®. 88-
91 § 5, 74-31.)
Article 710-3
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED
Sections:
710-3.02.2 Adoption.
710-3.002 Adoption. (a) The mechanical (heating,ventilating, cooling, etc.)code of
this county is the 1997 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code published jointly by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the International Conference
of Building Officials, as amended by the California wilding Standards Commission..
(b)This uniform code,with the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this division,
is adopted by this reference as though fully set forth in this division.
(c)One copy of this uniform code is on file with the building inspection department, and
the other requirements of Government Code Section 50022.6 have been or shall be met. (Orris.
99-.._._§ 90-19 § 2, 80-28 § 5, 74-31.)
Article 710-5
MODIFICATIONS
Article 710-5.1 General
Sections:
710-5.101 General.
710-5.113 Application for Permit.
710-5.114 Permit Issuance.
710-5.115 Mechanical Permit Fees Table 1-A
710-5.101 General. The 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code, adopted by reference in
Section 710-3.002, shall be effective in this county with the changes, additions and deletions set
forth in this chapter, as modified by the provisions of this division. Where indicated by the
context,chapter and section numbers used in this chapter are those of the 1997 Uniform
Mechanical Code. (Orris. 99--§_90-19 § 3, 80-28 § 6, 74-31.)
710-5.113 UMC Section 113 Application for Permit. Section 113.4, who can get a
permit is added to Uniform Mechanical Code Section 113 to read.
``A permit for the erection, installation, moving alteration, repair or replacement of any
heating or cooling equipment shall be issued only to:
(a)A person holding a valid California State Contractor's license as a Warm Air Beating,
Ventilating, Air Conditioning or General Building Contractor, or
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(b)An owner who shall do the work for which the permit is issued personally or only by
duly qualified employees". (Ords. 99--§_: 90-19 § 3, 74-31.)
710-5.114 UMC Sec. 114,permit issuance. Section 114.1. 3 misrepresentation,
revocation is added to Uniform Mechanical Code Section 114 to read:
"No person shall make any false statement or misrepresentation in connection with any
application for a permit under this division. Any permit issued under this division may be
revoked or suspended at any time by the county building official for fraud,misrepresentation, or
false statement contained in an application for a permit,or for violation in connection with work
done under the permit or any provision of this division." (Ords. 99--§_, 90-19 § 3, 74-31.)
710-5.115 Uniform Mechanical Code Table 1-A mechanical permit fees. Uniform
Mechanical Code Table 1-A is deleted. (Ords. 99 § _90-19 § 3, 80-28 § 7, 74-31.)
SECTION XIV. Division 712 is amended to read:
Division 712
UNIFORM HOUSING CODE*
Chapters:
712-2 Adaption
712-5 Modifications
Chapter 712-2
ADOPTION
Sections-
712-2.002 Purpose and findings.
712-2.004 Generally.
712-2.402 Purpose and findings. The board of supervisors finds that many dwellings
in this county are undesirable for habitation because they are substandard in one(1) or more
important features of structure, equipment,maintenance,and occupancy; that without enactment
and enforcement of a housing code, the number of these deficient dwellings will increase and
their substandard conditions will worsen; and that these deficiencies impair the public health,
safety, and welfare, contribute to overcrowding and other unsafe and harmful living conditions,
discourage the best use of land, and hinder civic improvement. (Ords. 99-`§, 81-27 § 1,
1524: prior code § 7185.)
Tor the statutory provisions authorizing local governments to adopt building regulations which
impose restrictions equal to or greater than those imposed by statute, see Health& Saf. C. § 17951
and 17952; for the authority to adopt Uniform Codes by reference, see Gov. C. § 50022.1 ff, for the
provisions of the State Housing Law, see Health& Saf: C. § 17910 ff.
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712-2.004 Generally. The uniform Dousing Code(UHC), 1997 edition, as amended
by the California wilding Standards Commission,published by the International Conference of
Building Officials, is adopted by reference with the changes, additions, and deletions and
amendments, set forth in Chapter 712-4. Three copies of this Uniform Code are now on file in
the office of the clerk of the board for use and examination by the public. (Ords.99--§_81-
27 § 1, 68-3 § 1, 1633, 1524: prior code § 7186.)
Chapter 7124
MODIFICATIONS
Sections:
712-4.002 Generally.
712-4.006 Section 202 amended- Substandard buildings.
712-4.008 Section 203 deleted.
712-4.410 Section 401 amended–Definitions.
712-4.012 Chapters 11. Notices& Orders of the Building Official.
712-4.014 State Dousing Law.
7124.442 Generally. The uniform Housing Code adopted by reference in Section 712-
2.004, shall be effective in this county with the modifications set forth in this chapter.
(Ords.99— §_81-27 § 1, 68-3 § 2, 1633, 1524: prior code § 7187.)
712-4.006 Section 202 amended - Substandard buildings.–Section 202 is amended
to read as follows:
"Sec. 202. All buildings or portions thereof which are determined to be substandard as
defined in this code are hereby declared to be public nuisances and may be abated by repair,
rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedure specified in Article 6
(Actions and Proceedings)of Subchapter 1 (State Dousing Law Regulations) of Chapter 1 of Part
1 of Title 25 (Dousing and Community Development) of the California Administrative Code(25
C.A.C. §§ 48 ff.); or pursuant to the uniform Nuisance Abatement Procedure in Chapter 14-6 of
this Code; however, interest accruing on any unpaid abatement expense pursuant to 25 C.A.C. §
70 (b) shall be at the rate of 7%per annum,provided notice of such interest is given in the notice
of lien filed with the county recorder."(Ords. 99_ §__ S 86-56 § 2, 81-27 § 1.)
7124.408 Section 203 deleted. Section 203 (Dousing Advisory&Appeals Board)
shall be deleted and amended to refer the appellant to Chapter 14 on matters of appeal of
interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this code. (Ord.99 -- §_81-27 § 1:prior
code § 712-4.006; Ords. 68-3 § 2, 1633, 1524:prior code § 7187(b).)
7124.010 Section 401 amended-Definitions. Section 401 is amended to include the
following additional and modified definitions:
"(1)Occupant means the person having the right to occupy or occupying a place of
habitation.
(2) Owner means any person who severally or jointly with others,holds legal or equitable
title to any residential building or property.
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(3) 'State Housing Act' shall mean Division 13, Part 1.5, Titled'State Housing Law and
Building Regulations,'of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California." (Orris. 99-®§
81-27 § 1: prior code § 712-4.008: Ords. 68-3 § 2, 1633, 1524: prier code § 7187(e).)
7124.012 Chapters deleted. Chapter 11, except for sections 1101.1, 1103, 1104,
1104.2, is deleted. Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 are deleted. Matters of appeal and enforcement
are as set forth in Chapter 14 of this code. (Ords. 99-_§®; 81-27 § 1.)
7124.014 State.Housing Lave.
For the purpose of enforcing those portions of the State Housing Law (Health & Safety
Code, §§ 17910 et seq.) adopted by this code,the Building Inspection Department is also the
Housing Department for Contra Costa County. Any violation of such adopted portions of the
State Housing Law is a public nuisance, and may be abated pursuant to Chapter 14-6 of this code
or pursuant to any other remedy available under this code or applicable law or regulation.
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. (§§ 25123 &
25124.)
PASSED on ,by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: PML BATCHELOR, Cleric of
the Sward and County Administrator
By:
Deputy Board Chair
AAd stit37.wpd
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