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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06081999 - SD13 Contra Costa TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS County FROM: CARLOS BALTODANO, DIRECTOR BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT DATE: June 8, 1999 SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE (11997 EDITIONS AS AMENDED), AND NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (1996 EDITION AS AMENDED) SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPT Uniform Building Code ordinance (1997 Uniform Building Cade, 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Uniform Housing Code and 1998 National Electric Code, with amendments, changes and deletions, as amended by the California Building Standards Commission), introduced on May 18, 1999. 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. may, CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: x YES SIGNATURE RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE (S): ACTION OF BOARD ON � - APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED ,OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE 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 Ba#iodano(9251335-1108) ATTESTED;_ cc: County Administrator Phil Batchelor,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County Counsel and County Administrator Community Development j jBYIZ&Z����EFUTY CB:nr tbdord0399°7.ubc.umc.upc.uhc.1996nec.doc a?r f Adoption of the 1997 Uniform Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, dousing and 1996 Electrical Code June 8, 1999 Page Two 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 Code. The proposed ordinance also changes the name of the `Building Inspector" in the County Ordinance Code to "County Building Oficial". The 1997 uniforrn model codes have also undergone changes from both the 1988 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, 1999. 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 1997 model codes being adopted by the State Building Standards Commission. In addition, staff has reviewed the a€fectability 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 ;tate 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 cedes, 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. If the ordinance is adopted as proposed, staff will file the appropriate notice with the County Clerk, pursuant to CEQA. FISCAL IMPACT None known at this time. C®NSEQUENCES QF 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 cedes. 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. CB:nr Uord11997.ubc.umc.upc.uhcA 996nec.doc THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on June 8, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, GERBER andCANCIAMILLA NOES: NONE ABSENT: SUPERVISOR DESAULNIER ABSTAIN: NONE SUBJECT: Ratification of Modified San Ramon Valley Fire Resolution No. 99k92 Protection District Ordinance No. 17. 'The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County Resolves: The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District has requested that the Board of Supervisors consider and take action concerning the application of its Ordinance No. 17 within the unincorporated portions of Contra Costa County contained within that district. After consideration of the proposed Ordinance No. 17 and county staff reports and comments provided thereon, this Board hereby takes action, finds, modifies, clarifies, and ratifies Ordinance No. 17 as follows: 1 . §103 4 review of certain-pliarls. This section is modified to clarify that it does not mandate the performance or non-performance of any act by the county and its planning agency, officers and employees but county staffs are hereby directed to cooperate to the greatest reasonable extent (subiect to applicable county and state rules and regulations)with the district concerning the subjects of this section and Ordinance No. 17. 2. This section as modified and clarified does not mandate the county building inspector or other county official or agency to issue any stop work orders or to perform or not perform any act and with this clarification is the same as 103.3.2.4 above. . Same as §103.3.2.4 above except that the County fully retains its authority pursuant to law to determine unincorporated area street names and addresses. 4. §9022.1...to 902.5- Access (Modified). These sections are modified to clarify that nothing in them shall prevent the county from legislating, taking administrative action and/or occupying this area of regulation to the extent allowed by law. These modifications are made to retain the county's ability to require uniform unincorporated area regulations such as public road improvements, widths and access. RESOLUTION NO. 99/ 2 9 2 5. _� . 9i . 1�, 0'3 3.1,1 (Modified) Same as §§902.2,1 to 902.5 ' excepted limited to the reservation of County discretion involving the provision of water for domestic use. 5. 1 r iThis section is modified to clarify that the district has no legal authority to prescribe the governmental discretion and actions of the county and Its officers and employees but, as stated above, county staffs are directed to cooperate to the greatest reasonable extent (subject to applicable county and state rules and regulations) with the district concerning this section and Ordinance No, 17. 7. ion 4 This section is modified to clarify that nothing in it shall prevent the county from legislating in and/or occupying an area of regulation as hereinabove provided or otherwise allowed by law. In part, this modification is made to retain the county's ability to require uniform unincorporated area regulations. Modified tJrdinance ratification {ordinance No. 17 as hereinabove modified is hereby ratified. In taking this action,the Board has not reviewed and passed upon any "Findings of Need" which may have been prepared by the district or other documentation nor has it reviewed and passed upon the scope of the district's Health and Safety Code regulatory authority. Board Clerk Duties, The Clerk of this Board {pursuant to Health and Safety Code §13859.7} shall within 15 days of the adoption of this resolution provide a certified copy of it to the Ban Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. The district shall make any required filings of copies of any district adopted findings and Ordinance No. 17 expressly marked and identified to which each finding refers (together with a copy of this resolution) with the California State Department of Housing and Community Development and the California wilding Standards Commission. Orig, Dept: County Counsel #hsrt+l_y Certify that this is a true and tzsrrecf eopyof cc: County Administrator an action takers and entered or,th:,rz irsut of thr Buildin Inspection Board of Superviaomon the da*r Ctscsv s. ATTESTED. 42T Communit Development PHIL BATCHELOR,cier�oi#he Board of pervlapra and County Adminiatra M Ban Ramon Valley Fire Protection District H,.NG 0UPS1J0ANN\BRDoFSUt.WPo j-- RESOLUTION ION NO. 99/2 9 2 2 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on June 3, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: SUPERVISORS OIOIA, UILKEMA, GERBER,and CANCIAMILLA NOES: NONE ABSENT: "'U?ERVISOR OESAULNIER ABSTAIN: NONE SUBJECT: Ratification of Modified ) Moraga-Orinda Fire ) Resolution No. 99/293 Protection District Ordinance ) No. 99-1. ) The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County Resolves: The Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District has requested that the Board of Supervisors consider and take action concerning the application of its Ordinance No. 99-` within the unincorporated portions of Contra Costa County contained within that district. After consideration of the proposed Ordinance No. 99-1 and county staff reports and comments provided thereon, this Board hereby takes action, finds, modifies, clarifies, and ratifies Ordinance No. 99-1 as follows: 1. Ratification - Section 2. Leaislative Findings and ,declaration. Ordinance No. 99-1 as hereinafter modified and/or clarified is hereby ratified. In taking this action, the Board has not reviewed and passed upon the "Legislative :�7indings and Declaration:" of its Section 2 which have been presented by the district or other documentation nor has it reviewed and passed upon the scope of the district's Health and Safety Code regulatory authority. 2. §103.3.2.5-Review-of Certain Flans. (Modified). This section is modified to clarify that it does not mandate the performance or non-performance of any act by the county and its planning agency, officers and employees but county staffs are hereby directed to cooperate to the greatest reasonable extent (subject to applicable county and state rules and regulations) with the district concerning the subjects of this section and Ordinance No. 99-1. 3. §901.4.5.5 Street Names and Addressing (Modified). Same as §103.3,2.5 above except that the County fully retains its authority pursuant to law to determine unincorporated area street nav=ies and addresses. Resolution No. 99/293 _1_ i ;c 4. ".1 .2. These sections are modified to clarify that nothing in them shall prevent the county from legislating or taking administrative action in this area of regulation to the extent otherwise allowed by law. These modifications are made to retain the county's ability to require uniform unincorporated area regulations such as public road improvements,widths and access. expected limited to the reservation of County discretion involving the provision of water of domestic use. 5, §.§qQa ,03 3 & 903.3_1_�tUater suocly. Same as paragraph 4 above except limited to the reservation of County discretion involving the provision of water of domestic use. 5. 4. -, 4 . These sections are modified to clarify that where any applicable Contra Costa County health and safety regulations and these fire code regulations conflict, the most restrictive provisions will prevail to the extent permitted by law. 7. 1.1.1 1. r ina e f r . This section is mod ed to clarify that the district has no legal authority to prescribe the governmental discretion and actions of the county and its officers and employees but, as stated above, county staffs are directedto cooperate to the greatest reasonable extent(subject to applicable county and state rules and regulations)with the district concerning this section and Ordinance No. 99-1. Bard Clerk Duties. The Clerk of this Board (pursuant to Health and Safety Code §13559.7) shall within 15 days of the adoption of this resolution:provide a certified copy of it to the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District. The district shall make any required filings of copies of any district provided adopted findings and Ordinance No. 1 -1 expressly marked and identified to which each finding refers(together with a copy of this resolution)with the California State Department of Housing and Community Development and the California Building Standards Commission.. Orig. inept; County Counsel cc: County Administrator BuildingInspection 'heretsycerHfy:ts� MISisatruoandcorwcopyof p en action taken+end entered on its-msnutas of the Community Development at supr►ie an the a�shti , Mora a-t?rinda Fire Protection District A� 'At osrk�f the of end County AdmintSrator Health Services Department By rs:V.R0UPss"s*nPFW0 t4RESL.Po t { I s g Resolution No. 99/ZIL -2- s ORDNAN E NO. 99-17 (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. SUM-MARY. 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. LSC 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 stooped 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. 99-17 § 2, 99-1 § 5: 90-100 § 2, prior code § 7108, Ord. 1372.) SEC'T'ION III. Section 72-6.023 is amended to read: 72-6.023 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 3 , 99-1§ 5, 77-63 § 2, § 27-2.014, Ord. 1849,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 ORDNANCE NO. 99-17 1 code. (Orris. 99-17 § 4, 99-1 § 5, 90-100 § 4, 1629: prior code § 7114.) 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 11; 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 1, 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 (UBC 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. 99-17 § 5 , 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 (UBC). (Ords. 99-17 § 6 , 99-1: 90-1030 § 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)I 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 ORDINANTCE NO. 99-17 2 property line or center street line or public space. C. When determining a building's total floor 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. 99-17 § 7 , 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- 17 § 8 , 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 74-3.19 UBC Chapter 19 Concrete 74-3.1900.4.4 Minimum slab thickness. LBC 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 1/2") 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 99-17 § 9 , 99-1 § 90-100 § 6, 80-14 § 7, 74-30.) SECTION X. Article 74-3.23 is amended to read: Article 74-3.23 UBC Chapter 23 Wood 74-3. 231.0.4 Shakes and Shingles. UBC 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 3 Section 1402.1. All shingles or shakes attached to sheathing other than wood sheathing shall be secured with approved corrosion-resistant fasteners or on fin-ring strips attached to the studs. Wood 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 3l8 inch(9.5 mm). Wood shingles or shapes 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 shape siding used on exterior walls shall not exceed maximums set forth in L Table 23-I-L. When untreated wood shingles or shakes are used for exterior wall covering,there shall be a minimum of ten(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." (Ords. 99-17 § 10 , 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. 76-2.406 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,Adoption and Application Sections: 76-2.702 Part 3,Title 24,C.C.R., adoption. 76-2.708 Chapters 2, 3 and 5,Title 25, C.C.R., adoption. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 4 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. (Ords. 99-17 §11: 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. 99-17 §11: 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. 99-17 § 11: 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. 99-17 § 11: 89- 60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) 76-2.406 Approved. "Approved" means acceptable to the county building official or ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 5 his/her designated deputy. (Orris. 99-17 §11: 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 work is connected and the term is used. (Ords. 99-17.§ 11 : 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. (Orris. 99-17 §11: 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. (Orris. 99-17 §11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) 76-2.606 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. `miring 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. (Orris. 99-17 §11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 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.R., adoption. (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 Part 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. 99-17 §11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 6 76-2.704 Subchapter 5,Title 8,C.C.R.,adoption. (a) Subchapter 5 (Electrical Safety Carders) of Chapter 4(Div. of Industrial Safety) of Title 8 (Industrial Relations) of the California Cade 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 50022.6 have been and shall be complied with. (Ords. 99-17 § 11: § 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 76-2.702 and 76-2.704) 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. (Cards. 99-17 §11: § 2.82-23 § 2.79-67, 76-24.) 76-2.708 Chapters 2, 3 and 5, Title 25, C.C.R., adoption. (a) Chapter 2 (Mobile Horne 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. 3000 ff and 5000 fz'), 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. (Cards. 99-17 §11: 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.99-17 §11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76- 24.) 76-2.712 P.U.C. General Orders 95 and 128, adoption. (a)General Order 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 Orders 95 and 128 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. (Ords. 99-17 §11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) 76-2.71.4 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 7 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.I6-2.712). (Ards. 99-17 §11: 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, it which instance,vaults, conduits,pull boxes or other enclosures shall be installed in compliance with this division. (Ords.99-17 §11: 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 High 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. 99-17 §11: 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 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- 17 § 11: 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 fee 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. 99-17 §11. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 8 shall be used in preference to ethers. (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. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) 76-2.101.2 Boat decks. 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 clocks, within covered berths, and on all walkways or ramps to shore and to the nearest access read within or adjacent to the harbor property. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 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 -17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) Article 76-4.2 Inspections Article 76-4.2 New Work Sections: 76-4.202 Inspection. 76-4.204 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. 76-4.202 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. (4rds. 99-17 § 11: 89-50 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) 754.204 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 9 fully with this division. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) 76-4.206 Other violations. (a)leo 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. (Ards. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) 76-4.208 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) 76-4.210 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 ofthe 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) 76-4.212 Time of service. (a) Can alteration)obs 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2.82-23 § 2.79-67, 76-24.) 76-4.214 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. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) Article 76-4.4 Existing Work ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 10 764.402 Geenerally. 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 1996 National Electrical Code(NI EC). 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. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) Chapter 76-6 Connections Article 76-6.2 Connections to Installations Sections: 76-6.202 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. (Ords. 99-17 § 11: 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. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 11 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 :vitlout 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. He/she may likewise at any time revoke such waiver by similar notice. (Orris. 99-17 § 111: 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 it;ire 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. 99-17 § 11. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 12 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 ail 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 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: 76-8.402 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. leo person shall install electrical equipment regulated by this ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 13 division without having a separate valid unstrapped permit therefor for each affected building, structure or premises, except as otherwise allowed in this chapter. (Orris. 99- 17 § 11: 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 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 pernit shall apply therefore on forms furnished by county building official. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, '116-24.) 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 names 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. (Orris. 99- 17 § 11: 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 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. (Ards. 99-17 § 11: 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, ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 14 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 whish issued. (c)Reports. in the first fifteen(1 S)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- 17 § 11: 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 fde(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. 99-17 § 11. 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. 76-12.404 1996 National Electrical Code Modification. Article 76-12,2 Adaption and Application 76-12.242 Adoption. (a)The 1996 Edition of the National Electrical Code (published ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 15 by the National Eire 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 54022.6 have been and shall be complied with. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) 76-12.244 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) Article 76-12.4 Modifications 76-12.442 General terminology. The 1.996 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 Eire Protection Association. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79- 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 104 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." ( )Section 210-19(a). The fourth FPN is deleted and replaced with the fallowing 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 214-70(a). The following is added at the end of the last sentence of Section ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 16 210-71 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, ca`cinets, 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-`car 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." (C?rcls. 99-17_ § 11_; 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) Sections: 76-14.202 Adoption of tables. One copy of the 1996 rational Electrical Cade 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. (Crds. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) SECTION XII. Division 78 is amended to read: Division 78 UNIFORIM 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: ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 17 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 powers. 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. 78-1.103.4.11 Permit fees. 78-1. 103.4.1.1 Payments. 78-'.103A.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.99-17§12: 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. 99-17 § 12: 74-29: § 72-4.008: 1994 UPC § 1.0.) 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." (Orris. 99-17 § 12: 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,bind and extent ORMNANCE NO. 99-17 18 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. 99-17 § 12: 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 perform the duties unposed 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 fast 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. 99-17 § 12, 74-29: 1970 UPC § 1.5.) ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 19 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/site 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 m which such condition exists, and shall specify the date or time for compliance with.su order. (c)Violation. Refusal, failure or neglect to comply with any such notice or order is a violation. of:his 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." (Orris. 99-17 § 12: 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 fallowing 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. 99-17 12: 74-29: 1970 UPC 1.8.) 78-1.1.013.1.4 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 20 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.99-17 §12.) 78-1.103.2.1.7 Permit only to contractor or owner. Section 103.2.1.7 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 bolding a valid,unexpired, unrevoked, unsuspended California plumbing or general building contractor's license. (b) A bona fide owner of the premises and str-uctures where wort-K is proposed." (Ords. 99-17 § 12: 80-29 § 1.) 78-1.103.4.1 Permit Fees.UPC Section 103.4.1 Permit Pees is amended to read.: "fees shall be as set forth in ordinance adopted by the Board of Supervisors." (Ords. 99- 17 § 12: 88-91 § 4; 80-76, 80-29, 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. 99-17 § 12: 88-91 § 4, 74-29.) 78-1.103.4.1.2 Double fees for delayed permit. Section 103.4.1.2 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. 99-17 § 12: 88-91 § 4, 74-29.) ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 21 Chapter 78-3 Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted Sections: 78-3.002 Adaption. 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 code is on file with the building inspection department, and the other requirements of Govemment Code Section 50022.6 Have been or shall be met. (Oros. 99-17 § 12: 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. 78-5.1212.7.1 Materials for Gas Piping 78-5.101 Title, scope and. general.. The 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 12.) 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."(Orris. 99-17 § 12, 90-18 § 3, 74-29.) 78-5.12117.1 Galvanized Gas Pipe. Section 1211.7.1 galvanized gas pipe is added to the Uniform Plumbing Code Section 1211 to read: "Low pressure gas pipe installed above grade and exposed to the elements is to be galvanized iron pipe." (Ord. 99-17 §12.) SECTIONI XIII. Division 710 is amended to read: ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 22 Division 710 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CGDE` 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-i.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. (Ords. 99-17§ 13: 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." (Oras. 99-17 § 13: 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." (Orris. 99-17 §13: 88-91§ 5, 74-31.) 710.1.115.2.2 Double 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 provision does not apply to emergency work,if the County building official determines that such work was 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 1.7952; for the authority to adopt uniform codes by reference, see Gov. C. § 50022.1 ff. ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 23 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. (Orris. 99-17 §13: 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 ofBuilding Officials, as amended by the California Building Standards Commission.. (b) This uniform code, with the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this division, is adopted by this reference as though filly set forth in this division. (c) One copy ofthis uniform code is on file with the building inspection department, and the other requirements of Govern. nent Code Section 50022.6 have been or shall be.met. (Orris. 99-17 § 13: 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. (Ords. 99-17§ 13: 90-19 § 3, 80-28 § 6, 74-31.) 710-5.113 UMC Section 113 Application for Permlt. 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 Heating, Ventilating,Air Conditioning or General Building Contractor;or ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 24 (b)An owner who shall do the work for which the permit is issued personally or only by duly qualified employees". (Ords. 99-17 § 13: 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: "lvo 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." (Orris. 99-17 § 13, 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 13, 90-19 § 3, 80-28 § 7, 74-31.) SECTION XIV. Division 712. is arnerded to read: Division 712 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE` Chapters: 71.2-2 Adoption 71.2-5 Modifications Chapter 712-2 ADOPTION Sections: 712-2.002 Purpose and findings. 712-2.004 Generally. 712-2.002 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. 99-17 § 14, 81-27 § 1, 1524: prior code § 7185.) 'For the statutory provisions authorizing local governments to adopt building regulations which impose restrictions equal to or greater than those unposed 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. ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 25 712-2.044 Generally. The Uniform Housing Code(UHC), 1997 edition, as amended by the California Building 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.99-17 § 14, 81- 27 § 1, 68-3 § 1, 1633, 1524:prior code § 7186.) Chapter 7124 MODIFICATIONS Sections: 712-4.0102 Generally. 712-4,006 Section 202 amended- Substandard buildings. 712-4.008 Section 203 deleted. 712-4.010 Section 401 an. --Definitions. 712-4.012 Chapters 11. Notices & Orders of the Building Official. 712-4.014 State Housing Law. 712-4.002 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- 17 § 14, 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: "See. 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 Housing Law Regulations) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Title 25 (Housing 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."(Orris. 99-17 § 14, 86-56 § 2, 81-27 § 1.) 7124.008 Section 203 deleted. Section 203 (Housing 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.99-17 § 14, 81-27 § 1: prior code § 712-4.005; 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. ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 26 (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. 99-17 § 144 81-27 § 1: prior code § 712-4.008: Ords. 68-3 § 2, 1633, 1524: prior code § 7187(c).) 712-4.012 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- 17 §1 c ; 81-27 § 1.) 712-4.014 State Housing Law. For the purpose of enforcing those portions of the State Housing Law (Health& Safety Code, §§ 17910 et seq.) adapted 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 June e 9 ,by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Gioia , Uilkerna , Gerber and Canciamilla NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: PHIL BATCHELOR., Clerk of the Board and County Administrator Bye ;� :� Puty Aoard Chair AAdjsfiE17. /! ORDINANCE NO. 99-_ 27 Office of`the County Counsel Centra Costa County �> 651 Pine Street, 9th.Floor 'hone:(925)335-1800 Martinez, CA 94553 Fax: (925)646-1078 Date: lune 8, 1999 Ta: BOARD OF StTPERVISORS From: Victor J. Westman, County Counsel ,, ,, Re: Proposed Ratification of Fire Protection District Ordinances: (1) San Ramon Valley Ordinance No. 17 (2) Moraga-Orinda Ordinance No. 99-1 Y RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board ratify the provisions of San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 17 and Morava-Orinda Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 99-1 by adoption of the two attached resolutions. BBA CRC-UND: Since January 1, 1991, whenever a fire district adopts ordinance regulations involving building standards relating to fire safety that may be more stringent than State Fire marshal and Standard Building Code requirements, they are not effective within the jurisdictional boundaries of the unincorporated area of the County unless and until the Board of Supervisors ratifies the ordinance. (Health and Safety Code § 13869.7) The two attached resolutions provide for: 1) the retention of Board of Supervisors' discretion (for final county approval of entitlements, completion of development improvements, issuing of County stop work orders, etc.) within the unincorporated areas of the County which are within the fire districts„ and 2) retention of the County's authority to regulate when state adopted uniform building and related codes are involved in order to achieve unincorporated area uniformity for matters such as park access, public road standards and street names. The attached resolutions do not modify any of the fire district Ordinances' requirements concerning automatic fire sprinkler systems in buildings. 1 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS .lune 1, 1999 Page 2 As noted above, staff recommends Board of Supervisors' ratification of the ordinances by adoption of the two resolutions. cc: County Administrator's Office Building Inspection Dept. San Raman Valley Fire Protection District Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District VJW/jh HAGR0U PSIJ0ANN\SRC?O=SCI.W PCP z THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on June B, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUBJECT: Ratification of Modified ) San Ramon Valley Fire } Resolution No. 99/ Protection District Ordinance ) No. 17. } } The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County Resolves: The Sara Ramon Valley Fire Protection District has requested that the Board of Supervisors consider and take action concerning the application of its Ordinance No. 17 within the unincorporated portions of Contra Costa County contained within that district. After consideration of the proposed Ordinance No. 17 and county staff reports and comments provided thereon,this Board hereby takes action, finds, modifies, clarifies, and rates Ordinance No. 17 as follows: 1. 3 .2 r vi e f ce aan%ani did dl This section is modified to clarify that it does not mandate the performance or non-performance of any act by the county and its planning agency, officers and employees but county staffs are hereby directed to cooperate to the greatest reasonable extent (subject to applicable county and state rules and regulations)with the district concerning the subjects of this section and Ordinance No. 17, 2. �103.3 2 6 Authority to rec�uir ex osure o�* s'oA week i odified This section,n as modified and clarified does not mandate the county building nspector or other county official or agency to issue any stop won orders or to perform or not perform any act and with this clarification is the sarne as 10 3.3.2.4 above. 3. §%Q'1,.2 2 .2.2.3._ r t Narraas andAddr-ssi codified.)... Same 1073.3.2.4 above except that the County fully retains its authority pursuant to �w,i to determine unincorporated area street names and addresses. 1j.0 go2.5 A(,ces$4M cii ifi d'. These sections are modified' to .iai iiy that nothing in them -hail prevent the county from legislating, taking od ,)mistrative action and/or occupying this area of regulation to the extent Ilo reed by law. These ~codifications are made to retain the county's ability to reqj.mre unifor-m unincorporated area regulations such as public road improvements, widths and access. 4 RESOLUTION NO.99/ i 5. WQUUQ111JIUJJ. no� Same as§§902.2.1 to 902.5 excepted limited to the reservation of County discretion involving the provision of water for domestic use. 6. §8fg" 1,1 1 meted E farces !fid This section Is modified to clarify that the district has no legal authority to prescribe the governmental discretion and actions of the county and its officers and employees but, as stated above, county staffs are directed to cooperate to the greatest reasonable extent(subject to applicable county and state rules and regulations) with the district concerning this section and Ordinance No. 17. 7. Section 1 "More int "( odifted This section is modified to clarify that nothing in it shall prevent the county from legislating In and/or occupying an area of regulation as hereinabove provided or otherwise allowed by law. In part, this modification Is made to retain the county's ability to require uniform unincorporated area regulations. Modified Ordirrari e Ratification Ordinance No. 17 as hereinabove modified is hereby ratified. In taking this action,the Board has not reviewed and passed upon any"Findings of Need"which may have been prepared by the district or other documentation nor has it reviewed and passed upon the scope of the district's Health and Safety Code regulatory authority. Board Clerk duties The Clerk of this Board(pursuant to Health and Safety Code §13869.7)shall within 15 days of the adoption of this resolution provide a certified copy of it to the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection district. The district shall sake any required filings of copies of any district adopted findings and Ordinance No. 17 expressly marked and identified to which each finding refers (together with a copy of this resolution)with the California State department of Housing and Community Development and the California Building Standards Commission. Oricg. Dept: County Counsel cc: County Administrator Building 'nspection Comrnurlity Development San Par-rjon Valley Fire Protection District REHSOLUTION NO.99/ 2 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on June 6, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUBJECT: Ratification of Modified } Moraga-Orinda Fire } Resolution No. 99/ Protection District Ordinance } No, 99-1. } The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County Resolves: The Moraga-Odnda Fire Protection District has requested that the Board of Supervisors consider and take action concerning the application of its Ordinance No. 99-1 within the unincorporated portions of Contra Costa County contained within that district. After consideration of the proposed Ordinance No. 99-1 and county staff reports and comments provided thereon,this Board hereby takes action, finds, modifies, clarifies, and ratifies Ordinance No. 99-1 as follows: 1. Ratification-Section 2 Legislative Findings and Declaration. Ordinance No. 99-1 as hereinafter modified and/or clarified is hereby ratified. In taking this action,the Board has not reviewed and passed upon the "Legislative Findings and Declaration"of its Section 2 which have been presented by the district or other documentation nor has it reviewed and passed upon the scope of the district's Healtn and Safety Code regulatory authority. 2. §103.3.2.5 Review of Certain Flans (Uodified). This section is modified to clarify that it does not mandate the performance or non-performance of any act by the county and its planning agency, officers and employees but county staffs are hereby directed to cooperate to the greatest reasonable extent{subject to applicable county and state rules and regulations}with the district concerning the subjects of this section and Ordinance No. 99-1. 3. ;901.4.5.6 Street Names and Addressing(modified). Sarre as §103.3.2.5 above except that the County fully retains its authority pursuant to law to determine unincorporated area street names and addresses. Resolution No. 99/ 4. §§902.2.2.1.902.2x2.3. 902. .2.6&902.5 Access(Modified). These sections are modified to clarify that nothing in them shall prevent the county from legislating or taking administrative action in this area of regulation to the extent otherwise allowed by law. These modifications are made to retain the county's ability to require uniform unincorporated area regulations such as public road improvements,widths and access. expected limited to the reservation of County discretion involving the provision of water of domestic use. 5. §§903.2. 903.3&903.3.1 Water supoly. Same as paragraph 4 above except limited to the reservation of County discretion involving the provision of water of domestic use. 6. §§5204.5.2. 7701.7.2. 7902.2.2.1 &7904.2.5.A,2(Modified), These sections are modified to clarify that where any applicable Contra Costa County health and safety regulations and these fire code regulations conflict,the most restrictive provisions will prevail to the extent permitted by law. 7. &80{51.1.1.1. Coordinated Enforcement(Modified). This section is modified to clarify that the district has no legal authority to prescribe the governmental discretion and actions of the county and its officers and employees but, as stated above, county staffs are directed to cooperate to the greatest reasonable extent(subject to applicable county and state rules and regulations)with the district concerning this section and Ordinance No. 99-1. Board Clerk Duties. The Clerk of this Board(pursuant to Health and Safety Code§13869.7)shall within 15 days of the adoption of this resolution provide a certified copy of it to the Moraga-©rinds l=ire Protection District. The district shall make any required filings of copies of any district provided adopted findings and Ordinance No. 19-1 expressly marked and identified to which each finding refers(together with a copy of this resolution)with the California State Department of Housing and Community Development and the California Building Standards Commission.. Orig. Dept: County Counsel cc: County Administrator Building Inspection Community development Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District Health Services Department W,GRGUPS'.STAFRMOft-RESL.WPD Resolution No. 99/- -2- r SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Administration 1500 Bollinger Canyon Road Fire Prevention Phone:925-838-6600 San Ramon, California 94583 Phone:925-838-6680 Fax:9254380629 Fax: 925-838-5696 May 27, 1999 gplaq MAY 2 7 1999 Mr. Victor A Westman, County Counsel CON I COUNSEL County Counsel's Office MARTINEZ,CALIF. Contra Costa County Martinez, California Re: Ratification of San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 17 Dear Mr. Westman: Thank you for your expedient' review of our Ordinance No. 17. Since it's adoption by our Board of Directors April 28, 1999, 1 have become aware of Building Standards Bulletin, 99-01. Bulletin 99-01 expressly prohibits local jurisdictions from adapting model codes. Per the Building Standards Commission local jurisdictions are to adopt and amend State Code not model code. Please find enclosed copy of adopted revised San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 17. This Ordinance has been editorially revised to adopt the 1998 California Fire Code with amendments and by reference the 1997 Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards. This would tend to ;meet the provisions as contained in BSC Bulletin 99-01 . There are no technical changes to the Ordinance document. Section numbers and amendments your staff had reviewed are stili the same. The revisions were to change Uniform Fire Code references to California Fire Code, however some appropriate Uniform l=ire Code references do remain,. I had forwarded a copy of BSC Bulletin 99-0i to the building department for their review and if appropriate revision of the county's proposed adoption documents. 1 am available to answer questions and/or meet with you or your staff .regarding this matter. Please do not hesitate to call me at (925) 838-6680. Rick D' Terry, lire Marshal San Ramon Valley s=ire Protection District cc Carlos Ba todano. Director. County Building Inspection Services ORDrNANL CE 417 AN ORDINANCE OF THE SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING, THE 1995 CALIFORNNTIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, TITLE 24, PART 9, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (WITH CERTAIN ANfENDN1EN`TS) AND By REFERENCE, THE DORM FIRE CODE, 1997 EDITION, A,, D U `IFOR�4 FIRE CODE STANDARDS, 1997 EDITION, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOvER�T'—G CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION, AND ESTABLISHING A DIVISION OF FIRE PREVENTION AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFORE AND DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SAN' RA-MON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE. 1.1 It is hereby adopted by the Board of Directors of the San Raman Valley Fire Protection District for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain Codes and Standards known as the 1995 California Building Standards Cade, Title 24, Part 9, California Fire Code, and by reference the 1997 Uniform Fire Code and 1997 Uniform Fire Code Standards published by the International Fire Code Institute, (including appendices I- A, I-B, I-C, II-A, II-B, II-C, II-D, II-E, II-F, II-G, II-H, II-I, II-J, III-A, III-B, III-C, III-D, IV-A, IV-B, V- A, VI-A, VI-B, VI-C, VI-D, VI-E, VI-F, VI-G, VI-H, VI-I), save and except such portions as are deleted, modified or amended by SECTION 10 of this Ordinance, of which not less than three (3) copies each have been and are now filed in the main ofi=tce of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection .District, 1500 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583, for use and examination by the public, one copy shall also be provided to each ratifying agency. Said Code is adopted by reference pu.1-su&rit to Section 50022, et seq., of the Government Code of the State of California, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as filly as if set out at length herein and frorn the date on which this Ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the San Ramon Vallev Fire Protection District. S E C TION ? E ST.�fl'ISF=%IFNT AND Di-TIES OF Tl-� FTE pR �'ENT?ON DI�'iSiO 2.1 The California Fire Code as adopted and amended herein shall be enforced by the Fire Prevention Division in the San Ramon Valley Fire protection District which is hereby established and which shall be operated. under the supervision of the Chief afthe Fire District. 2.2 The Fire Marshal in charge of the Fire prevention Division shall be appointed by the Chief of the Fire District on the basis of examina£ion to determiine his or her qualifications. 2.3 The Chief of the Fire District shall recommend to the Board of Directors the ernrlovment of technical inspectors, who, when such authonzation is made, shall be selected througl; and exarmnation to determine their fitness for the position. St C i lO� 3 ice; 7 hlreytr [he word )urisd'C1.10.1 is use.` III the California p"ire Code it shall be held to mean the San p arnon Valley F ire Protection District 3.2 `v herever the terrri Como ation. (,otinsel" is used :n the Calitornlzi ;`ire Code, it shall l e field to mean, the Aito-mey for the San Ramon bailey Fir e Protection District 3.3 Wherever the term "Chief of the Division of Fire Prevention" is used, it shall be held to mean "Fire Marshal". SECTION 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF LMTS OF DISTRICTS LN W-MCH STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE DR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS INT OUTSIDE ABOVEGROLT-N-D TANvKS IS TO BE PROHIBITED. 4.1 The limits referred to in Sections 7902.2.2.1 and 7904,2.5.4.2 of the California Fire Code in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: Any area which is zoned for other than commercial, industrial, or agricultural use. 4.2 The limits referred to in which new bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are prohibited, are hereby established as follows: Any central business district, urban or suburban area as defined by this Code. SECTION 5. ESTABLISITMENT OF LIMITS IN "WHICH STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES IS TO BE RESTRICTED. 5,1 The limits referred to in Section 8204.2 of the California Fire Code, in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as follows: Any central business district area as defined by this code, any area which is zoned for other than commercial, industrial, rural, or agricultural use. SECTION 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF LDMITS OF DISTRICTS IN BCH STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS TO BE PROHIBITED. 6.1 The limits referred to in Section 770 1.7.2 of the Californ. a Fire Code, in whish storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: Any central business district area as defined by this code, any area which is zoned for other than industrial or ag icultural use. SEC 1 ION EST_%BL.ISH-MENT OF -, 1',,IITS OF D`STRICTS IN WHICH Tz-� STORAGE OF CONP14 RESSED NATI✓R-kL GAS IS TO BE PROHIBITED. 1 "i-he limits referred to in Section 520-I 5.2 of the Calliorma Fire Code in which the storage of compressed natural gas storage is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: Any area which is zoned for other than commercial, industrial, or aaricul ural use. SECTION 8 I ST:kB`ISHIME.NT OF .-I-11TS O1"' DISTRIC'TS IN WI-E H TI:E STORAGE OF ST TIO .kRY TANKS O --rTL.,ANLNfABLE CRYOGENIC' FLT-JLDS AR TO BE pZ01-IIB.TED 8 i i he. limits referred to in Section a-' 5 of Callfornia Fire Code StandarJ 80-3 in which the S o,a,e of 1arin[Tiable c -votgenic ilulds in St3tionar% containers [s prohibited are hereby eStab`Ished as follows. Aviv area which is zoned for other than industrial use. S 'lON 9 S`i: Isi_ISIII�fr.NT O1 LIMITSESL. 41SIR1� " S i� WHICH PIE-. STORA(iF OI- �I:�kDOt;S Ni. : �<Z'A' S =S TO tiE _ ROHIB �TDOI cZ i_ltii `1 ;E) 3 1 11-he :fi7lStS referred to :I' SeCt!OT] t�{ l l O' the Cniiiorrli Fire Code 'i+ W11iC 2 tlnf StOrd' e Ci -aza,dous n?aie- alS SS proh'b`ej or restf icted ;S herenv esiaJlSSI e aS fC)11owS: r"dry ,:ir'? �1ni ;S zoned for other than corrinierciai, `. lfil5irI8} or a(gricultural use SECTION 10. AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE. 10.1 The California Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code adopted by reference in Section 1, amendments there to, additions, and deletions as set forth in this Section shall become effective as set forth in Section 15. Article, Section, Division, and Appendix numbers used are those of the California Fire Code. Section 101.4 Supplemental Rules and Regulations. Section 101.4 is amended as follows: Section 1.01.4 Supplemental Rules arid Regulations. The chief is authorized to render interpretations of this code and to snake and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to carry out the application of its provisions. The Chief may be guided by the 1998 and 1999 Supplements of the Uniform Fire Code. Such interpretations, rules and regulations, and supplements shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code and shall be available to the public during normal business hours. Section 10 1.10 Applicability. Section 101 is amended by adding Section 10 1.10 as follows: Section 101,10 Applicability. Where not otherwise limited by law, the provisions of this Code shall apply to vehicles, ships, boats, and mobile vehicles when fixed in a specific location within the boundaries of this jurisdiction. Section 103.1.4 Appeals. Section 103.1.4.1 is amended in its entirety to read as follows: Section 103.1.4.1 Board of appeals. In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations, exceptions, or variations of the provisions of this Ordinance, there shall be and hereby is created a Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall be composed of the Board of Di-rectors. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Fire Chief with a duplicate copy to the appellant. Section 103.2.1.2 Fire prevention division personnel and police. Section 103.2.1.2 is amended to substitute the first paragraph with items a and b, and renurnber the second paragraph as item c to read as foiIows: (a) he Chief and his designated representative shall have the powers of peace officers while enczaQed in the performance of their duties Lvith respect to the prevention, investigation, and suppression of tires and the protection and preservation of Iife and propem,� against the hazards of fire and confiai�r ation �(b) The Chief, or his duly authorized agents, may issue citations for violations of this Ordinance in the same manner as a county or city is authorized to do so by C napter 5C commencing with Section 853 5, Title 4, Part 2, of the Penal. Code. (c) When requested to do se by the Chief; the Chief of Police is authorized to asslan such available police officers as necessary to assist the dire Distrct in enforcing the provisions of ti`lis code. Section 103 3.2 New construction an-. altcratlons. SSectlon l!!? ? 2 is afl; nC L by Section 103.3 2.2 and adding Section 103 3.2 4, 103.3 2.5, and 103 3,2 6 as follows Section 103.3 2 2 Inspection regl:ests. It shall be the: duty of the person jolnL' the; viork ai thorizcd by the permit to notify the Chief that such �.vork is ready for inspection The Chief is authorized to require that every request for inspection be filed not less than two workin« days 148 hours; bei'61 c such inspection is desired Stich request may be in writing or by telepflone at the option of the Chief. Section 103.3.2.4 Review of certain plans. Whenever required by this Code, plans shall be submitted to the Fire District for review and acceptance prior to construction. In addition to plan submittals required by other sections of this Code, plans shall be submitted whenever any of the following land developments and/or improvements are proposed: 1. Provision of a water supply for fire protection; 2. Provision of access for fire apparatus (as required by Section 902); 3. An occupancy for the storage, handling or use of any hazardous substance, hazardous material process or hazardous device. 4. Subdivision of land. {. Construction, alteration, or renovation of a building for which a building permit is required. 6. Demolition of a building. Section 103.3.2.5 Fee for plan review, inspection, permits. The Board of Directors may, by resolution, establish a schedule of non-discriminatory fees to be charged and collected for plans submitted under 103.3.2.4, solely to defray the Fire District's reasonable costs for plan review of fire protection equipment and systems, requested or required inspection services, and 'issuance of permits. Three copies of this fee schedule shall be on file in the Main Office of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District for use and examination by the public. Section 143.3..2.6 Authority to require exposure or to,stop work. Whenever any installation of Fire Protection devices covered by this Code is concealed without first having been inspected, the Fire Chief may require, by written notice, that such work shall be exposed for inspection. The work of exposing and recovering shall not entail any expense to the public entity. Whenever any construction or installation work being performed in violation of the plans and specifications as approved, a written notice shall be issued to the responsible party to stop work on that portion of the work which is in violation. The notice shall state the nature of the violation, and no work shall be done on that portion until the violation has been corrected. Section 103.4.3.1 Compliance with orders and notice. Section 103.4 3.1 is amended in its entirety to read as follows: Section 103-4.3.1 Compliance with orders and notices. -Very person who violates anv provision of this Ordinance and any provision of the California Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code as adopted by reference herein are miilty of a misdemeanor The i;1pos."on of one penalty for anv violation shall not excuse the violation: or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time, and when not otherwise specified, each ten (10) days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. T he application of the aforesaid penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal: of prohibited conditions. This section is a declaration of Section §L',871 of the State of California Health and Safety C ode and isnot intended to create a different or separate penalty Section I 0r_8 "3-mli1 12egtl:red S'Cclil)rl !I 5 1s amendeCi Section 202-A is amended as follows: Administrator shall mean the Chief of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. Section 203-B is amended by adding as follows: Board of Directors shall mean the governing body of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. Section 204-C is amended by adding as follows: Corporation Counsel shall mean the Attorney for the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, Central Business District is a downtown area of a city or business parks having a cluster of buildings generally 4 or more stories in height. Section 205_D is amended by adding as follows: District Board shall mean the Board of Directors of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. Section 207.nF is amended by adding as follows: Firebreak means a continuous strip of land upon and from which all rubbish, weeds, grass or other growth that could be expected to burn has been abated or otherwise removed in order to prevent extension of fire from one area to another. Firetrail means a graded firebreak of sufficient width, surface, and design to provide access for personnel and equipment to suppress and to assist in preventing a surface extension of fires. Section 219-R is amended by adding as follows: Response Time is the calculated time difference between receiving a report of alarm and the application of extinguishing agent. Rural Area is that area generally designated for agricultural or open space uses with parcels over 10 acres in size. Rural Residential Area is that area generally designated for sincle family residential use with parcels between 3 and 10 acres to size. Running i ime is the calculated ti-le difference between leavina the :ii st-due staiion and arri`s-inc on the erner<gency scene_ Section 220-S is amended b,,- as follows Suburban Area is that area «enerallv designated for single farnily residential use with residential and non-residential uses generally less than 3 stories in height, and parcels up to 3 acres in size. Section 222-U is amended by addinU as follows ;urban area is a commercial oc residential area having clusters of buildings ;eneraliv i to 3 stones M height includima primarily comrnerciai_ areas of cities and clusters of ananment buildings or condominiums, and commercial corridors alonf7 maior arterials Section 901.2.2.3 Street Names and Addressin,- Section 90 l 2 is amended by addinU Section 9t?1 3 to read as follows Section 901.22 All new street nan]es and addressinix shall be subniitted for and approval to t1, `ap " , ',U be '?Sl ] S'. bi ?t d 'Lison v w ;Inti Section 90-- ;11-C recess Section 9U-- is amended as follows. Section 9022 , Keyu3red A,2(;c'ss Section 90=2 is arnendt'd by addint; the }Mowing, iarl�-,uac,>e to the oral of t:Xceptlon Exception 1 The decision to modify, and the extent of any such modification shall be in accordance with the minimum standards established by the Chief. Section 902.2.1 Required Access. Section 902.2.1 is further amended by adding the following language to the end of paragraph number two: The minimum number of access roads serving residential development(s) shall be based upon the number of dwelling units served and shall be as follows: 1-75 units one public or private access road 76-150 units one public or private access road and one emergency access road 151-+ units a minimum of two public or private access roads Section 902.2.2.1 Dimensions. Section 902.2.2.1 is amended to add a second exception as follows and renumber the existing exception number 1. Section 902.2.2.1 Exception 2, Fire access road widths may be modified when in the opinion of the Chief, such reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus and approved signs and red curbing are installed and maintained indicating"No Parking Fire Lane". Section 902.2.2 Specifications. Section 902.2.2 is amended by adding a subsection 7 to read as follows: Section 902.2.2.7 Gates and Barriers. When approved, gates and barriers may be installed across or over fire department accessways. These installations shall meet the standards approved by the Chief and the design shall be approved prior to installation. Section 902.4 Key Boxes, Section 902.4 is amended by adding the following sentence to the end of the paragraph: If the `_eying system is changed or added to, the responsible party shall notify the Fire District and the keys located within the key box shall be updated. Section 90" is amended by adding subsection 90?_5 as follows: Section 902- 5 access to Open Spaces. IVlhen access to open land,space or fire trail, systems maintained for public or private use is obstructed by new development of any bind, the developer shall provide alternate acceptable access into the area(s), as approved by the Fire D*lstrict. for the :ire personnel and apparatus- Section 903.3 Type of Water Supply. Section 90;.3 is amended by adding a preface sentence to read as foli_o�vs: The type of water supply provided shall meet the standards approved by the Chief. Section 903.3 Type of Fater Supply Section 903 3 is Further amended by addina a subsection 1 to read as follows Section 903 3 1 -Suburban and :ural W atcr Suppi\ In areas where pI?bilis Or private the mains ars not available Cor the provision of the rewired fire flow, the Chief may develop a standard which requires a water supply for fire f YOtin-1 be provides, in d velopin this star—lard, the nief may be uu:ded by NTP--V---12) 1, 199.i E ditioil (Standard on VVatc r Sup,)lees for Suburban and Rural Fire }':c7ht:n{ ), Nt',}A- r`,)`l, )ii dlllC)n 1l�rOtelt1on of Lli'z' and from Wildfire), and .appendix 111113 oT t1lis document (Callfornia rare Code. 1998 Edition) r'> Section 903.3.1.1 storage of Suburban and Rural Water Supplies. In calculating the water supply available to meet the minimum fire flow required is Section 903.3.1 of this code, swimming pools, ponds, and underground cisterns which would require a drafting operation shall not be considered as a primary water source. Section 1003.1.2 Standards, Section 1003.1.2 is amended by adding a second paragraph as follows: For California State Fire Marshal regulated occupancies Chapter 35, California Building Code Standards Section 3 504.1 through 3 505.11 are adopted as if set forth in this document. Section 1003.2 Required Installations'. Section 1003.2 is amended by adding a second sentence to Section 1003.2.1 and by adding the following Subsections 1003.2.11 through 1003.2.17.2 including those exceptions as follows: Section 1003.2.1 General. Section 1003.2.1 is amended to read as follows: Section 1003.2.1 General. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in the occupancies and locations as set forth in Section 1003.2. In addition, an automatic fire extinguishing system shall be required in those occupancies in the type construction, which exceed the square footages listed in Table 1003A in this Ordinance. Section 1003.2.11 Mitigation. In one or two family dwellings to mitigate problems with access or water supply. The installation of a sprinkler system as mitigation shall be at the discretion of the Fire District after reviewing the specific problems. Section 1003.2.12 R-3 Occupancies. Those systems installed in R-3 Occupancies shall be in accordance with NFP A 13, 13R, or 13D, and may use any materials approved for use in such systems in accordance with their listings. EXCEPTION-. Systems which are required to mitigate other deficiencies shall be installed in accordance with such additional requirements as may be deemed necessary by the Chdef. Section ';003.2. 13 Separation Walls. The floor area set forth in Table 1003.- shall be the total Floor area of the building respective of area separation walls. NCr PTTO`N: In Group R Division 3 Occupancies, the floor area of attached garages which are separated fxorn the dwelling area in accordance with Section 302.4, Exception `3 of the Unifornm Bull ML Code, rnav be excluded from the total floor area of the building?_ Section 1003.2. 1 + Buildinas Three Stories in Height. Alt automatic sprinkler syster:i shall be installed in all occupancies regardless of type of construction if the buildinU is thxee or more stories or more than 35 feet in height measured from ground level to the highest point of the building ESC_1__P_10N: R-3 Occupancies (one and two family dwellings, most tov,-nhouses) provided they do not exceed the square footage set forth in Table 1003A or qualify tinder Section 1003 2.17 1 t tion IW3 1 1 5 Other Codes. An autoniatIc sT7r inkier sys-,ein shall tie lrlstalied lil all other occupancies as required by the California Building Code. Sectloii )OO-2. 1b Fxistinf,: Bu:ldir zs Alf changues of' occupanc% classification Irk e`:1sti,!U t)UIU',I!,s shat l con'lply Willi the "eC1[lIr 1T t of conta-ned if, Section l l)03 and i abk1 l u)JA. Sc,,, S.:n R,.neon Va ��v mire Protm on District Finding, Of decd For Changcs (_>r M(Xiif icat of s in :The 19,)s (.:lirorr.<a F7U:itj:E1;Jt.:iflt«.1ti1S Code,T lilt' ", Pan 9, Cailiorn;a Fire C.,Dde flue i'o i.oCa "'(,,n nitons 7 Section 1003.2.17.1 Any addition, alteration, or remodel to an existing building which causes the total square footage to exceed the allowable door area per Table 1003A of this Ordinance, by more than 10%, shall require the entire building to be sprinklered. For Group It Division 3 Occupancies, additions, alterations, or remodels that increase the existing floor area by more than 50% and exceed the allowable floor area per Table 1003A of this Ordinance shall require the entire building to be sprinklered. Section 1003.2.17.2 Existing buildings which do not conform to current Building Code or Fire Code requirements may be required to install an automatic fire extineuishing system when interior alterations or remodeling occurs,.regardless of whether floor area is increased or the use is changed. It shall be the responsibility of the Fire Marshal and the Building Official having jurisdiction to evaluate the work being performed, noncomplying features, and determine if an automatic fire extinguishing system shall be required. If mutual concurrence between the Building Official and the Fire Marshal cannot be reached, such buildings will not be required to be sprinklered. EXCEPTION: Unless already provided with an automatic fire extinguishing system, single family dwellings need not comply with Section 1003.2.17.2. Section 1003.3 Sprinkler System Monitoring and Alarms. Section 1003.3.1 is amended by changing the last paragraph to read as follows: Water-flow alarm and valve monitoring trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to a UL, listed Central Station Service as defined by the current National Fire Alarm Code, or when approved by the Building Official with the concurrence of the Chief, shall sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location. A constantly attended location shall mean a location on site which is staffed 24 hours a day by at least one alert adult who remains awake; and does not have conflicting duties which may delay detection and reporting of an alarm.. TABLE 1003A Summary of Requirements is added in its entirety on the following page: S Table 1003A Summary of Requirements TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION (C.B.C. 1998) OCCUTPANCY I II III IV V GR A Div. 1 5,000 5,000 N.A. N.A. N.A. **A Div. 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 **A Div. 2.1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 A Div. 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 A Div. 4 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 B Div. 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 E Div. 1 as required by California Building Code E Div. 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 3,000 E Div. 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 F Div. 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 F Div. 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 H Div. I all H Div. 2 all •Div. 3 all H Div, 4 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 •Div, 5 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 H Div. 6 all H Div. 7 all ** I Div. 1 all ** I Div. 2 all I Div. 3 all NI Div, 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 R Div. ? 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,^000 R Div 3 5,000 5,000 7,000 5,000 5,000 S Div 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 S D iv. 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5 000 3,000 S 5,000 5,000 5,00() 5.000 3.000 * Not permitted in lI N or III N Construction Section 100-,7 31 6 1 General_ Section 1007 3_33 6. 1 is amended in its entiretv to read as follows: Section M07 3 3 6, 1 General. .til fire alarm systems shall 'be listed Central Station service systems as defined by the 1996 National Fire alarm Code. �Xhen aooroved by the Chief local alarms are permitted in Dav Care ~aciities Sin�,_le Family Dwellings_ > ResId,_n11al are 1 acilitles LicenseQ bV l o7Y nunlr, With aT7 occupant load of 6 Or less Occupancies with a local Fire alarrn systcnl ''.�'.'1fCh �!1!� `sIV 3n ;i!fd:ble and u'Istb1 sl,nal at a constantly attended location A constantly attended location sliall mean, a location on site %vhic`: is staffed 24 hours a day by at :cast one lent adult who rt'nnalns aw"alae; and does not } a�'e li)nt11Ct1i:L duties wi ich may delay detectlon and reporTlnt; oI an alar-m C; 5. (:`other such occupancies for which the installation of a monitored system may be impractical or inappropriate. Section 1007.3.4.2 Certification. Section 1007.3.4.2 is amended in its entirety to read as follows: Section 1007.3.4.2 Certification. Fire alarm systems shall be LCL. Certified and Certificate of Completion and ether documentation listed in Section 1-7 of the 1996 national Fire Alarm Code shall be provided for all new fire alarm system installations. Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys. Section 1109.7 is amended by deleting the Exception. Section 1213 Discharge, Dispersal, and Refuge. Section 1213 is amended by adding a new subsection as follows: 1213.4 Exterior Exit Pathways. Exterior exit pathway surfaces shall be suitable for pedestrian use in inclement weather and terminate at a public way as defined in the Building Code. Section 1302 Reporting of Emergencies and False Alarms. Section 1302.3 is amended by adding a last sentence as follows: A charge may be made for false alarms according to the adopted fee schedule of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. Article 14 is added in its entirety as follows: ARTICLE 14— EXTERIOR FIRE HAZARD CONTROL Section 1401 General. Section 1401.1 Delegation of Power. Section 1401.1 1 Jurisdictional Authority. The Board of Directors as the supervising, legislative and executive authority of this Jurisdiction has the authority to act pursuant to Pan 5 (cornmencing wilth Section §14U-5), Division 12, of the State of California Health and Safety Code, to clear or order the clearing of rubbish. litter or other flammable material where such flammable material endangers the public the safety by creating a fire hazard. Such fire hazard abatement shall be conducted in accordance �xith the provisions of said Part 5 and/or this Ordinance. In the application of the provisions of said Part 5 to fire hazard abatement proceeding under this Ordinance and the Fire Protection District �atv of 1961, the terms `Board of Directors" or `Board" when used in Part 5, shall mean the Board of Directors of this Jurisdiction under this arrticle, and the officers designated in Section §14890 590 of Part 5 shall mean the ernoloyees of this jurisdiction by the Board of Directors of this jurisdiction. Section 1401 1 22 Contract for Services This Board of Directors reserves and retains the power to award a coniract for such fire hazard abatement work where the em plovees of this jurisdiction are not used to perform such abatement work. Section 1401 ' :Definitions. yL'�cds Means ail weeds `rowins upon streets or private property in this jurisdiction and includes an", of VV !eds, v hich bear seeds of a fluffy nature or are subieci to fii ht M 2. Sagebrush, chaparral, and any ether brush or weeds which attains such large growth as to become, when dry, a fire menace to adjacent improved property. 3. Weeds which are otherwise noxious or dangerous. 4. Poison oak and poison sumac when the conditions of growth are such as to constitute a menace to public health. 5. Ivry grass, stubble, brush, litter, or other flammable materials that endanger the public safety by creating a fire hazard. Rubbish. Means waste matter, litter, trash, refuse, debris and dirt on streets, or private property in the jurisdiction which is, or when dry may become, a fire hazard. Streets. Includes alleys, parkways, driveways, sidewalks, and areas between sidewalks and curbs, highways, public right of ways, private road,trails, easements, and fire trails. Person. Includes individuals, firms, partnerships, and corporations. Cost of Abatement. Shall include all expenses incurred by the jurisdiction in its work of abatement undertaken and administrative costs pursuant to Section 1401.5 of this Ordinance. Section 1401.3 Public Nuisance. Section 1401.3.1 Weeds and Rubbish. This Board hereby declares that all weeds growing upon private property or streets in this jurisdiction and all rubbish on private property or streets in this jurisdiction are public nuisances. Such weed nuisance is seasonal and recurrent. Section 1401.4 Abatement of Hazard. Section 1401.4.1 Weeds and Rubbish to be Destroyed or Removed.. Section 1401.4. 1.1 prohibition. bio person who has any ownership or possessory interest in or control: of parcel of :and shall allow to exist thereon any hazardous rubbish or weeds, trees, or other vegetation, which constitutes a fire hazard Section 1401.4.1.2 Specific Requirements. The District shall develop minimum abatement standards for land in residential, business, industrial areas. or 'land which is unused or vacant. Such standards shall be approved by the Board of Directors and may be modified periodically as circumstances dictate. Section 1401.4. 1.31 Specific Requirements The District shall develop minimum abatement standards for land in ural or rural residential areas Such standards shall be approved by the Board Directors and :nay be modified periodically as circumstances dictate. Secciort 1401.4 1A Genera; Requirements The 1,`istrict shall develop minin-um abatement standards, which apply re(gardless of the area in which property is located. Such standards shall be approved by the Board of E rectors and may be nzod t ed periodically as circumstances dictate 1 Section 1401.5 Abatement Procedures. Section 1401.5.1 Abatement Order. The Chief of this jurisdiction may order the abatement of the weeds and rubbish described in Section 1401.2. On making the order, the Chief of this jurisdiction shall mail a copy of a notice to the owner of the affected property as he/she and his/her address appear upon the current and last county equalized assessment roll as of January 1 of each calendar year, or as his/her address is known to this jurisdiction. As an alternative to mailing, the notice may be posted upon the affected property and published in this Jurisdiction, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the abatement hearing. Copies of the notice shall be headed with the words 'Notice to Abate Weeds and Rubbish" in letters at least one inch high. The notice shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE TO ABATE WEEDS AND RUBBISH You are hereby notified that weeds and rubbish constitute a fire hazard on the following described property owned by you: (Describe property by common street designation, by metes and bounds, Assessor's code area and parcel number, or by reference to attached amp,) You are hereby notified to remove the weeds and rubbish within fifteen (15) days from the date of this notice. If you fail to do so, the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District will remove it and the cost of the abatement, including administrative costs,,will be collected as property taxes and will be a lien on your property until paid. The lien may prevent the sale of the property and it shall be the responsibility of the property owner upon payment of the property taxes to have the lien removed. Contact the Fire District for a release of lien that roust be filed by the property owner at the County Recorder's Office. You are hereby further notified that the Board of Directors has declared that such weeds and rubbish constitute a public nuisance and that such weeds also constitute a seasonal and recurring nuisance. You may appear before the Board of Directors of this jurisdiction on (time and date) at (placemroorn, street, address, and city) to show cause why this order should not be enforced. (Signed): (Name of Chief of name of jurisdiction) Section 11401.5.2' Nearing Date A date for hearinz on the notice shall be sent at least fifteen (15) days after the date of this notice. The date of the notice is the date on which the notice is placed in the United States mail or the date on which it is posted on the property. At the hearing, the property owner or his agent may appear to show cause why the order shall not be enforced For <,00d cause shown, the Board of Directors may extend the time for compliance with the order or may rescind the order. Section. I401.5 ? Contract Award_ f the owner fails to comply with the order, the Chief of this jurisdiction may have the weeds and rubbish abated either by employees of this jurisdiction or by contract. f a contract is awarded, at least three bids shall be publicly solicited and the contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. A contract may include work on more than one parcel Section 1401 5.4 Abatement Report oi' Costs The Fire Chief abating the nuisance shall keep an account of the cost of abatement in front of or on each separate parcel of land and shall render an itemized report in writing the Board of Directors showin<7 the cost of renovir- the v,,eeds and rubbish on or in front of each separate lot or parcel of Land, or both Before the report is submitted to the Board of Directors, a copy of it shall be posted for at least three days on or near the chamber door of the Board with a notice of the time and when the report will be subnnitted to the Board for confirmation Said report and notice shall also be posted for the said three days in two other public places i„ the D-istrict At the me fixed for receiving and consider ln;.; t 1e r-tort, the Board of D1reC`Cr� Shall 111car :t and anV Objections of anv of the property owners liable to be assessed for the work cf abatement Thereupon, the Board of Directors may make such modifications in the report, as it deems necessary, after which by order of resolution, the report shall be confirmed. The amounts of the cost, including administrative costs, for abating the nuisance in front of or upon the various parcels of the land mentioned in the report as confirmed shall constitute special assessment against the respective parcels of land, and are a lien on the property for the amount of the respective assessments. Such lien attaches upon recordation in the office of the County Recorder of the County in which the property is situated of a certified copy of the Resolution of Confirmation. Section 1401.5.5 Cost Assessments. Upon confirmation of the report of cost by the Board of Directors of this jurisdiction and the recordation of the Resolution of Confirmation by the Chief, a copy of the report of cost shall be sent to the County Auditor, who shall enter the amount of the assessments against the parcels. Thereafter the amount of the assessments shall be collected at the same time and in the same way as County taxes are collected. The owners are subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in case of delinquency as provided for ordinary county taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection, and enforcement of county taxes are applicable to these assessment taxes. Section 1441.£ Alternate Mitigation. Section 1441.6.1 Firebreaks/Fuelbreaks. In lieu of ordering abatement as provided in Section 1441.5.1, the Chief of this jurisdiction may order the preparation of firebreaksifuelbreaks around parcels of property where combustible weeds, crops, 'or brush are present. In determining the proper width for firebreaks/fuelbreaks, the Chief shall consider the height of the growth, weather condition, topography, and the accessibility to the property of fire protection equipment. The procedure set forth in Section 1441.5.1 for the abatement of weeds and rubbish shall apply to the preparation of firebreaks/fuelbreaks. Section 1441.7 Subsurface Fire, Penalties Therefor. Section 1401.7.1 Peat Fire. It is the duty of each person, firm, corporation, or association not to perp it a peat fire in or a firs invoivincy combustible veetabie materials ander the surface of the natural _cround to remain upon his proper-. It is hereby declared that it is the duty of any person as herein deigned to take all necessary precautions to extgnguish anv subsurface fire involving peat or vegetable material at hgs own cost and ex-lease. Section :401.7 ? Fire Suppression Costs. if there exists upon the lands of any person as herein defEried a siibsurface Dire involving the burninE or combustion of peat or vecetable matter and the owner or occupant thereof has not taken reasonable precautions within a reasonable time to extinotaish or minimize such rare or combustion, this Jurisdiction may, in addition to its regular duties to exting-:tish or n-i 11-mize such Eire or combustion, qo upon: the lands of anv -0erson as herein defined and extingpish such 'ire or col b-ustion. .-kny' costs Incurred by the !":re Dist? ct in ii�?htimi the fire and for the cost of orov;m rescue or ernergency rnedicai services shall be a charge against said person The charge shall constit ate a Gebt of Chat person and 'is colle;table by the Filre '`District Incur rine 4 those costs to the same manner as In the case of an obligation under a contract, express or irnplied. (See State of California Health & Safety Code §I_,009) Sectic)[I9,02 . 7. . General. Section; I / i Is ai.i t? 1 d In It enurety to read as follows. oliows: Section 7902 ? _7. 1 General_ Tanks taken out of serv;ce as a. result of properties beim abandoned or its use beg ,Tsremove in accordance with, Section: 7902 . 7 3 Section 7902.1.7.2.3 Underground Tanks Out of Service for One Year. Section 7902.1.7.2.3 is amended to read as follows: Section 7902.1.7.2.3 Underground Tanks Out of Service for One Year. Underground tanks which have been out of service for a period of one year shall be removed from the ground in accordance with Section 7902.1.7.4 and the site shall be restored in an approved manner. Permit requirements with the Contra Costa County Health Services Department, Environmental Division shall be complied concurrently with the permit requirements of the District. Section 7902.1.7.2.4 Wanks Abandoned in Place. Section 7902.1.7.2.4 is deleted in its entirety. Section 7902.1.7.3.3 Aboveground Tanks Out of Service One Year. Section 7902.1.7.3.3 is amended to read as follows: Section 7902.1.7.3.3 Aboveground Tanks Out of Service One Year. Aboveground tanks which have been out of service for a period of one year shall be removed in accordance with Section 7902.1,7.4 and the site shall be restored in an approved manner. Permit requirements with the Contra Costa County Health Services Department, Environmental .Division shall be complied concurrently with the permit requirements of the District. Section 8001.1.1 General. Section 8001.1.1 is amended by adding subsection 8001.1.1.1 as follows: Section 8001.1.1.1 Coordinated Enforcement. Where Contra Costa County Health Services Department is enforcing State Health & Safety Code and/or County regulation, the District will coordinate efforts so as to not require duplication of time and resources to comply with Hazardous Material regulations. Where Contra Costa County Health & Safety regulations and Eire Code regulations conflict, the most restrictive provisions will prevail. EXCEPTION: Where state or county regulations specifically limit or pre-empt local regulations to be more restrictive. Section 8001.3.2 Hazardous Materials Management Plan. Section 8001.3.2 is amended by adding the following sentence at tate end of the section: Hazardous material management plans required by the Contra Costa County Health Services Departrnem may be accepted in leu of Appendix Imo. Section 8001.3.3 Hazardous ikaterials Inventory Statement. Section 800:.3 3 is amended by addim-, the following sentence at the end of the section: Hazardous material inventory staternents required by the Contra Costa county Health Service ' epartment may be accepted in leu of Appendix 11E. Section 8001.3.4 Emergenev Response Suppori Information. Section 8001.3 4 is added in its t ret, inimediatcly following Section 5001 3.3 as follows: Section 8001.3.4 Emergency Response Support Information. Additional informatior. may be regt.ired to faciht�ae emergency response to facilities, buildings, areas, and rooms v hich contain hazardous rnateriais_ Cabinets may be required outside of facilities or buildings to limit responder's risk to Uota I' floor plans, :",faterial Safety Data Sheets, and/or other information Infor;:;atlOn .`.lav 1 e reQlllred in <I sp cific electronic redia format to acilitate computer aided dispatching, I S :'t Section 8001.6 Material Safety Data Sheets. Section 8001.6 is amended by adding the following sentence: Binders with special indexing of the more dangerous hazardous materials may be required to provide quick reference to Emergency Responders. Section 8001.7 Identification Signs. Section 3001.7 is amended by adding the following sentence: Additional signs may be required to identify materials contained in control areas, storage areas or rooms. Section 8001.11.1.3 Documentation. Section 3001.11.1.3 is added in its entirety following Section 8001.11.1.2 as follows: Section 8001.11.1.3 Documentation. Documentation of personnel training and written procedures that comply with state and federal regulations will be accepted as complying with this code. Said documentation shall be maintained and available for inspection by fire department personnel. Section 8001.16 Regulations for Specific Hazardous Materials in Quantities not Exceeding Exempt Amounts. Section 8001.16 is amended in its entirety to read as follows: Section 8001.16 Regulations for Specific Hazardous Materials in Quantities not Exceeding Exempt Amounts or Minimum Threshold Quantities by Federal, State, or County Regulations. Section 8001.16.1 General. Section 8001.16.1 is mended in its entirety to read as follows: Section 8001.16.1 When, in the opinion ofthe Chief, the quantity of a hazardous material does not limit its potential threat to life and/or property, requirements of Article 80 may be applied. Section 8203.2.1.8 Use for Food Preparation. Section 8203.2.1.8 is amended in its entirety to read as follows: Section 8203.2.1.8 Individual portable containers used, stored, or handled inside of buildings used for assembly or business for the purposes of cooking, display, or similar use shall be limited in size to one quart capacity and shall be of an approved type. The number of portable containers permitted will be at the discretion of the 1 ire Chief or his authorized representative. Section 8704.2 Access Roads. Section. 8704.2 Exception is amended to read as follows: exception: During the time period April 1 ; through October 15, the Fire Chief may approve temporary access roads of a width, vertical clearance, and surface which urovide access for fire department apparatus to be used until permanent roads are installed. — PENDIX 1-A Section I.I purpose. Section 1. 1 is amended by adding a second paragraph as follows: Buildings in existence at the tame of the adoption of this code may have their existing use or occupancy continued, if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of this code, provided such continued use is not dangerous to life. Also Section, 1 ' –Effective Date_ Section 1 `' is amended as followsUpon written notice to the responsible property owner, plans for compliance shall be submitted and approved, and within i8 months or earlier dependin<., or., the life-safety si.;nificance of tl:e hazard work shall be completed or the building shall be vacated until made to confo rrn. 1 APPENDIX IIE, Section I. SCOPE. Section l is amended by adding the following sentence: Hazardous Material Management Plans and Inventory Statements as required by the Contra Costa County Health Service Department may be accepted in lieu of this Appendix. APPENDIX IV-B Section 2. PERMITS. Section 2 is deleted in its entirety. Also: Section 3 FLAME RETARDA1vCE. Section 3 is amended as follows: Trees shall be treated by a California State Fire Marshal licensed fire retardant applicator. Trees shall be properly treated with an approved flame retardant. Also: Section 3 FLAME R.ETARDANCE. Section 3 is amended by deleting the exception. SECTION 11. APPEALS. 11.1 Whenever the Chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal within 30 days the Chiefs decision to the Board of Directors of the San Raman Valley Fire Protection.District. SECTION 12. NEW MATERIALS, PROCESSES OR OCCUPANCIES WHICH ivfAY REQUIRE PERMITS. 12.1 The Board of Directors, the Chief and the Fire Marsha'_ shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies for which permits are required in addition to those now enumerated in the California Fire Code. The Fire Marshal shall post such list in a conspicuous place at the offices of the Fire prevention Division and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. SECT:Cts 13 prNAI EES. 13 1 :any person: who violates any of the provisions of the California Fire Code as adopted and amended herein or fails to comply therewith, or who violates or falls to comply with any order made 'hereunder, or who builds in violation o* any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from. which no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or mod:fied by the Board of Directors of the Sar_ Rannon Val[ey Fire Protections District or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the required 11me, shall severally nor each and every such violation an"- noncompliance, respectively, be �,`i:ilty or a misdemeanor, punishable by a fire of not less than 574.00, nor more than 51,000.00 or by imprisonment in the County jail for a period of tulle not to exceed one (11) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation o". per it to continue; and all such persons shall be required t0 correct or rel`:lejv s.,'ic11 l', la lor';: or C�ef'ccts Within a feasonab e i. 1 C, and Whet" not oiherW'se specified, each ten days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense 6 13.2 The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. SECTION 14. REPEAL OF CONFLICT1NCr ORDINANCES. 14.1 The following Ordinance previously adopted by the Board of Directors is hereby repealed: Ordinance #15, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Edition). SECTION 15. VALIDITY, 15.1 The Board of Directors of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence or work of this Ordinance or of the California Fire Code as adopted and amended herein be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Board of Directors of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District that it would have passed all other portions of this Ordinance independent of the elimination here from any such portion as may be declared invalid. SECTION 16. MORE RESTRICTIVE REQUIREMENTS. 16.1 In the event the City of San Ramon, Town of Danville, or Contra Costa County, adopt more restrictive requirements, or amend those provisions contained herein, those more restrictive or amended requirements shall only apply within the jurisdiction adopting such requirements. SECTION 17. DATE OF EFFECT 17.1 This Ordinance shall become effective on July 01, 1999, and within fifteen (15) days of passage, shall be published once with the names of the Directors voting for and against it, in the San Ramon Valley Times, a newspaper of general circulation in this Fire District. Passed and Adopted or. May 26, 1999, by the following Vote: AN-'ES, D>r ector Sandy, Dhector Boni, Director Lindsay NOES ABS:-N'I' ABS :"iii: Director Sea ury, Director N!oF(,ail A TF ESa Judith K. Scott, Secretary i�()\3i r < W i,:T?dsa%', ` 10E President� Board o'F I)hectors ;,ard of directors SAN RA ON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FINDING OF NEED FOR CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS IN TBE 1998 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, TITLE 24 PART 9 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE. DCBE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS Changes or Modifications Pursuant to Section §17958 of the State of California Health and Safety Code, the Board of Directors of the San Raman Valley Fire Protection District, in its ordinance adopting and amending the 1998 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 9, California Fire Code, changes, modifies, and amends Section 1003.2 through Section 1003.2.17.2. II. Findin Pursuant to Section §17958.5 and §17958.7 of the State of California Health and Safety Code, the Board of Directors of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District finds that the above referenced change, modification, and amendment is needed and is reasonably necessary because of certain local climatic, geological, and topographic conditions as described below. A. Climatic 1. Precipitation and Relative Humidity I ions precipitation ranaes from 15 to 24 inches per year with an average of approximately 24 inches per year. ninety-six (96) percent falls during the months of October t Loutah April and four (4) percent nom May through September. 'his is a dry period of at .east rive (5} months each year. Additionally, the area is subject to occasional droughbt. Relative hainidity remains in t,,.e iridd:e range most of the time. it ranges from forty-five (45) to sixty-five (65) percent dufng spring, summer, fall, and from sixty (60) to ninet,, (90) percent in the winter. It occasionally falls as low as fifteen t i } percent b; :_ripaCt _ocaal!�, experienced Liti pii`IC) 1S L:'ll otic,"il dI�PtSS C� t1nCt"eateCt wood shakes and s ]tz1C7}LAS on buildiP�s alio non-irriv ted grass, brush and weeds, which are often near buddin2s with wood roofs and sidings. Such dryness causes these materials to ignite very readily and burn rapidly and intensely. Because of dryness, a rapidly burning grass fire or exterior building fire can quickly transfer to other buildings by means of radiation or flying brands, sparks and embers. A small fire can rapidly grove to a magnitude beyond the control capabilities of the Fire District resulting in an excessive fire loss. 2. Temperature (a) Conditions Temperatures have been recorded as high as 114° F. Average summer highs are in the 94° range, with average maximums of 105' F. (b) Impact High temperatures cause rapid fatigue and heat exhaustion of firefighters, thereby reducing their effectiveness and ability to control large building and wildland fires. Another impact from high temperatures is that combustible building material and non-irrigated weeds, grass and brush are preheated, thus causing these materials to ignite none readily and burr: more rapidly and intensely. Additionally, the resultant higher temperature of the atmosphere surrounding the materials reduces the effectiveness of the water being applied to the bunming materials. This requires that more water be applied, whic:n in turn requires more Fire District resources in order to control a fire on a ltct day. high temperatures directly contribute to the rapid growth of�ires to an intensity and magnitude beyond the control capabilities of the F ire District. 3 Winds (a) Conditions Prevailing winds in the area are from the south or southv,'est in the morriinus and from the north or northwest in the afternoons. However, winds are experienced from virtual _y every direction at one tirnc or anot}:er 4`eocities are generally ;n the fourteen mph to twenty-three (23) mph ranges, gusting to t'venty-five (25} to thirty-five (35) mph. Forty (40, mph winds are experienced occasionally and winds up to fifty-five {55} mph have Ween 2 registered locally. During the winter half of the year, strong, dry, gusty winds from the north move through the area for several days, creating extremely dry conditions. (b) Im act Winds such as those experienced locally can and do cause fires, both interior and exterior, to burn and spread rapidly. Fires involving non-irrigated weeds, grass and brush can grow to a magnitude and be fanned to an intensity .beyond the control capabilities of the Fire District very quickly even by relatively moderate winds. When such fires are not controlled, they can extend to nearby buildings, particularly those with untreated wood shakes or shingles. Winds of the type experienced locally also reduce the effectiveness of exterior water streams used by the Fire District on fires involving large interior areas of buildings, fires which have vented through windows and roofs due to inadequate built-in fire protection and fires involving wood shake and shingle building exteriors. Local winds will continue to be a definite factor towards causing major fire losses to buildings not provided with fire resistive roof and siding materials and buildings with inadequately separated interior areas or lacking automatic fire protection systems. National statistics frequently cite wind conditions, such as those experienced locally, as a major factor where conflagrations have occurred. 4. Summary These local climatic conditions affect the acceleration, intensity. and size of fire in the community. Times of little or no rainfall, of low humidity, and high temperatures create extremely hazardous conditions, particularly as they relate to wood shake and shingle roof fires and conflagrations. The winds experienced in this area can have a tremendous impact upon structure fires. luring wood shake and shingle roof fires, or exposure fires, winds can carry sparks and burning brands to other stnzctures, thus spreading the fire and causing conflagrations. In building tires, winds can literally force fires hack into the building and can create a blow torch effect, in addition to preventing "rnatura" ventilation anci cross-ventilation efforts. R. Geological and Topographic 1. Seismicity (a) Conditions Contra Costa County is located in Seismic Risk Zone 4, which is the worst earthquake area in the United States. Buildings and other structures in Zone 4 can experience major seismic damage. Contra Costa County is in close proximity to the San Andreas Fault and contains all or portions of the Hayward, Calaveras, Concord, Antioch, Mt. Diablo, and other lesser faults. A 4.1 earthquake with its epicenter in Concord occurred in 1958, and a 5.4 earthquake with its epicenter also in Concord occurred in 1955. The Concord and Antioch faults have a potential for a Richter 6 earthquake and the Hayward and Calaveras faults have the potential for a Richter 7 earthquake. Minor tremblers from seismic activity are not uncommon in the area. Interstate 680 runs the length of the San Ramon Malley to Interstate 580 in Alameda County. The interstate divides the valley into a west and east side. Through the valley, the interstate is transversed by 8 underpasses and 7 overcrossings. An overpass or undercrossing collapse would significantly alter the response route and time of responding emergency equipment. This is due to limited crossings of the interstate and that the valley has only one surface street, which runs parallel to the interstate which, would be congested during a significant emerQencv. Earthquakes of the magnitude experienced locally can cause major damage to electrical transr?iission facilities, which, in turn, cause power failures while at the same time starting fires throughout the Fire District. The occurrence of multiple fires will quickly deplete existing fire department resources, thereby reducing and./or delavinsz their response to any given fire. Additionally without electrical power, elevators, smoke management systems, lighting systems, alarm systems and other electrical equipment urgently needed for building evacuation and fire control in lariie buildings would be inoperative, thereby resulting in loss of life andjor major fire losses in such buildings_ ib) li-nPact A major earthquake could severely restrict the response of the :=ire District and its capability to -control: fires involving buildings of W ood frame construction, with ordinary wood shake and shingle exteriors, or with large interior areas not provided with automatic smoke and fire control systems. 2. Soils (a) Conditions The area is replete with various soils, which are unstable, clay loam and alluvial fans being predominant. These soil conditions are moderately to severely prone to swelling and shrinking, are plastic, and tend to liquefy. Throughout the San Ramon Valley, the topography and development growth has created a network of older, narrow roads. These roads vary from gravel to asphalt surface and vary in percent of slope, many exceeding twenty- (20) percent. Several of these roads extend up through the winding passageways in the hills providing access to remote, affluent housing subdivisions. The majority of these roads are private with no established maintenance program.. During inclement weather, these roads are subject to rock and mudslides, as well as down trees, obstructing all vehicle traffic. It is anticipated that during an earthquake, several of these roads would be unpassable. Examples: 1. Roundhill in Alamo — access restricted for fire equipment due to road grade and width. 2. ,Vest hillside area in Danville and Alamo would restrict access for Station's 31, 32, and 33. 3. Tassajara Valley and N-(organ Territory roads would restrict access for Station's 36 and 37. T opogaphic (a) Conditions i_ Vegetation Highly combustible dry grass, weeds, and bash are common in the hilly and open space areas adjacent to bult- up locations six (6) to eitzht (8) months of each year. Many of these areas frequently experience wildla:nd fires, which threaten nearby buildings, pa, icuiarly those with wood mot's, or sidings. This condition can be foun—" 5 throughout the District, especially in those developed and developing areas of the District. ii. Surface Features The arrangement and location of natural and rnamnade surface features, including hills, creeks, canals, freeways, housing tracts, commercial development, fire stations, streets and roads, combine to limit feasible response routes for Fire District resources in and to District areas. iii. Buildings Landscalain- and Terrain Many of the "newer" large buildings and building complexes have building access and landscaping features and designs, which preclude or greatly limit any approach or operational access to them by Fire District vehicles. In addition, the presence of security gates and roads of inadequate width and grades which are to steep for Fire District vehicles adversely effect fire suppression efforts. When Fire District vehicles cannot gain access to buildings involved with fire, the potential for complete loss is realized. Difficulty reaching a fire site often requires that fire personnel both in numbers and h-t stamina. Access problems often result in severely delaying, misdirecting or snaking impossible fire and smoke control efforts. (b) fact The above local geolo4neal and topographical conditions increase the magnitude, exposure, accessibility problems, and fire hazards presented to the San Ramon Malley Fire Protection Distrix. Fire following an earthquake has the potential of causing greater loss of life and damage than the earthquake itself hazardous materials, particularly toxic gases, could pose the greatest threat to the largest nurnber, should a significant seismic event occur. Public Safety resources would have to be prioritized to mitigate the greatest threat, and may likely be unavailable for smalle- single dwelling or structure tires. Other variables may tend to intensify the situation: The extent of damage to the Water system, Z The extent of isolation due to bridge and/or freeway overpass collapse. 6 3. The extent of roadway damage and/or amount of debris blocking the roadways. 4. Climatical conditions (hot, dry weather with high winds). 5. Time of day will influence the amount of traffic on roadways and could intensify the risk to life during normal business hours. 6. The availability of timely mutual aid or military assistance. 7. The large portion of dwellings with wood shake or shingles coverings could result in conflagrations. 4. Summary Local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions impact fire prevention efforts, and the frequency, spread, acceleration, intensity, and size of fire involving buildings in this community. Further, they impact potential damage to all structures from earthquake and subsequent fire. Therefore, it is found reasonably necessary that the 1998 California Fire Code be changed or modified to mitigate the effects of the above conditions. The changes and/or modifications to the 1398 California Fire Code, as expressed in San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Ordinance # 17, are found to be necessary to mitigate the above described impacts which are caused by the above described local climatic, geological and topographic conditions. Ordinance 917 is attached in its entirety. 7 ; " t ►�'` James J. Johnston Moraga-Orinda Fire District Phone: (925) 258-4599 Fire Chief 33 Orinda Way Fax: (925) 258-4595 Orinda, CA 94563 May 13, 1999 Contra.Costa County Counsel . f 1999 Attention:Mr. Victor Westan,County Counsel 651 Pine Street 8''Floor` CAI C . Martinez,CA 94553 RE: 1997 Uniform Fire Code Adoption with Fire District Amendments,County Ratification. Dear Mr. Westman; Enclosed is a copy of the 1997 Uniform Fire Code with Fire District amendments(Ordiliance 4i 99-01)that was adopted by the Fire District Board on April 27, 1999. The final part of this process as you are aware is the ratification of the ordinance(Ordinance 4 99-01)by those jurisdictions the Fire District serves. The following are building standard changes: Item 1.The Fire District has amended the fire sprinkler requirements that are found in Section 1003.2.2. This amended section will require fire sprinklers in all new construction,within the District, with exceptions for residential occupancies, Please include the Moraga-Orinda Fire District Ordinance 4 99-01 as part of the ratification package to l e presented to"lie Contra Costa Cou-ty Board of Supe-n isors at the .#nne 3. i 999 :Meeting. if N,ou haN e 11 stions. '�caSC "o 1"(") €li ;t;li '10 CO:it:iC't X11 t �i55tst<tlCe OM i 1 ?loop cr ORDINANCE NO. 99-1 AN'ORDINANCE OF THE MORAGA-ORINDA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE (WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS)THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE 1997 EDITION AND THE 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE,INCLUDING UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS COMPILED BY THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE INSTITUTE AND THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS The Board of Directors of Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District, ordains as follows. Section 1, ADOPTION BY REFERENCE The Uniform Fire Code, 1997 Edition(Vols. 1 and 2) and the 1998 California Fire Code, and Uniform Fire Code Standards including Appendices I-C, II-A(delete Sections 15, 16, 17), II- B, H-C, II-E, H-F, II-G, II`H, II-I, III-A,III-B, III-D, V-A, VI-A, VI-B, VI-C, VI-D, VI-E, VI- F, VI-G, VI-H published by the International Fire Code Institute, adopting by this reference, with the changes, additions, and deletions as set forth in this ordinance, of which Code and Standards at least one(1) copy has been and is now filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District 33 Orinda Way, Orinda CA, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as filly as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provision thereof shall be controlling within the limits of this :"sdi cl ion. Section 2. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND DECLARATION. 2.1 lu:—sui;nll to Sect'Osis {7958.7 and .89411 .l of tll ti 1f0I"Il' i I ft i31t11 it1?Ci Sri1C1y 4he IV C1ra 2-01 II ti ? Fire`C Lli$ti ic t iii 11 C District)j it 1dS thal ail 1C21dI 1t 11tS t0 t1iC C1if'0mia "re Code. '99 `,d"t!C1"3 are necCssary due to Ole i i:' ut:c, ~coI( gis '1"'. i(1Pgrap�� Cai C )13 "1.';i:l: " oW :C cC0� l` l ? �i � (ondit , tlie 's?ii1?S {tilt ()98 i',tfl'lioll, II!?Ci Sp ecilliC <iiilC'IIdI;le"ts h""ve hc(2i1 cstt?dish(' v:'i?'Ci; arc Tllo t' Tcsl iclll\' i 'l llill'�' `tose Nw4or"Ie l 1)v ti?r. `'I-ite (li Cal*s()il:iti it;j(j Sl%iI iiC locC 1 iInlc1)dnncllls to t c f'(rc Codc' ,c)98 i:dit1U1). i` th .'11C' ;1 'Istnct i?S it too) 1('T'- adCitS ilii i?C: il•t S%CLIC':.. ill?LZ C:)1?C r21 `tlthli, tht I'!1C i1S111Ci ;t`. t \11�� Csiahlltih (Ind 3:'11'11;1{iI1 fm C'm ironlllCnt 1O1. f1 hi4{h lcvcl (ire" '!nd 1;11C t(� �dl per1 wi:1 v01() w<;rk ar?<1 Ilvc \ti'11111n tf?c 1"lrC District flOLIT?Ci<1r;cs_ 2.2 11 a i'dkm,i1)1_ coildiilO1?.ti c.stitl)h.Sh <i within ih� i`iic 11listll.1_ which rC(�ti1C.S .SOCCiill' 1II11CI?d2i21'I1tS 1(. ti1C ��i3ilfOr211ii 1'12"C i ;�CjC, i(i(�`r; �`,C)IiIUII. 1. The Fire District is the gateway to the central contra Costa County. It is located in a valley created by the Berkeley/Oakland hills to the west and the rolling hills of central Contra Costa County to the east. Due to its location, the Fire District climate is more varied than that of its neighbors. The Fire District receives a little more rainfall than areas further inland and often, during the summer months, portions of the Fire District are enveloped in fog as the heat in the Central Valley draws cool air in from the San Francisco Bay. However, the Fire District also experiences the hot, dry summer weather that is characteristic of central Contra Costa County. This climate has promoted the growth of native grasslands, chaparral, oaks and other indigenous plant species for the area. The climate has encouraged the development of the Fire District, with the addition of primarily residential uses within the Fire District and the tremendous addition of non-indigenous plant species. Due to the location of the Fire District backing into the Oakland/Berkeley Hills and in a valley, the Fire District often experiences air movements, which are not common to other communities. In summary, due to extreme vegetation, hot dry winds and high wind velocities fire conditions within a major portion of the Fire District are extreme. In building fires (as well as vegetation fires)the high wind accelerate fire, spreading at a rapid velocity. 2. The Fire District climate, location and topography encouraged its early development as a vacation home area. Since World War II the Fire District has continued to be prirnarily a residential area. The development occurred and continues to occur on the valley floor and hillsides. The street system within the northern portion of the Fire District reflect the earlier development with narrow, steep and curve roadways. Residences have beer built on long narrow cul-de-sacs, dead end roads and adjacent to grasslands and chaparral areas. Areas that were once grazing areas are no longer suitable for cattle brazing, thus the tie] sur)ply :n these areas conf:n-ties to increase. As areas �. e developed aC1 i:t1C3 )aj t0I'_ S 0? sC:i° Vegeltation andman-made structures are Inc-eased. j. t.0 t.1 �;}grtrpl:lC ?:I C ge0iC)`: C'.C:QI:iClI.S iC) 3 IZ::1C (Trtli/i) Of tt?' ?'Ir illstrIC1 i1C3Vt.', not pern--fitted the establishment of at, :nfrastructtlre, which permits adequate `ire f1Ti)teCtioln to 1�- provided when new developinent occurs. It is diflicu!'t to widen CX;s1,111g sreets t() n ` r t C d:)T ? � CV ' tler"t I }' f v Ira—lis, C- t;e, r7 C',Si;;:)t sill. iarCiS , c:l cr ei... .) "�c: Ct,C s. Ii'C C: especially in the >liiisic<c areas. o etl have less then op";,nLIT.? Water Ilre`istlrc ?eveis and t�?e term n Mien Causes cmcrlC`nci FCSnt 0nSc 11111CS 10 eXCCCCi i2?IC1IT?)UTl) Standards. i1, large nollion? i ofthe f'li-e )IStrlet do not have c`IC`C',Cjtmtc water slippileti (11' 1'(t«Ci� 'CiVS lhi li Cfeitiv the rC<r,)oilsc <)� L1}1CT el?C:V eClllil9T3ieT}t ii?Ci CXili.t':i1s1.3.1CI)1 l)i <1 ?IC'(2 Liilowll?g the fire to :T)erease iI. <i?l'<'t. fill ()i'Clet- ill :}.Ctilple t1IC �l'tX)%'c slttliI'Ioll th.It 1? ?':Ci C's thc CI:IIC r sfX)llsc tt) ?i ilrC. hi131i-iCi <iLlt(,R)£ItIC fi"C-eX111}4'illsl':l?) sVSle1)?s aC'C rCC(iiCi'CC1 O vcl- t11)d ii}X)vc stittc cmic i'cgm!-CCileiits. 11C iCCtlllCeRie1?l !1?1.1 IC1slt liILIiIwl u1 �UC11 <i systcpl v,' liO�t' in?. ()CC:IO;i?liti tO C�'EiCi12'<tC lEa(l Cii�U\i t}IC illi' tt) ?)C' CO?ItCUi�CCi IXI(HC lilC I. E)iStr!cl 11C'1-IVCti. 1Ills C'f>Ilt1Uj Ot the fire IfiS(1 '1h; lllmi?ts 111e j):�ICi)11lI1 ii:r i?CCS it, sr;!-cad ivv—ild tilt slriict+_irc nt() the veL'.etat ;)?;. 4. The October 1991 firestorm that occurred in the Oakland/Berkeley hills was a harbinger of the potential for a similar fire that could occur in the Fire District. Many of the same conditions that contributed to the loss of life and property in the Oakland/Berkeley hills fire exist within a major portion of the Fire District. In addition, there is a significant amount of un-grad open space on the surrounding undeveloped hillsides of the Fire District. Either a wildfire, or structure fire could initiate a firestorm within the District. Section 3k ESTABLISHMENT AND DU'T'IES OF BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION. 3.1 The Uniform Fire Code(1993 Edition) and the California Fire Code as adopted and amended herein shall be enforced by the Fire Prevention Division of the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District. 3.2 The Fire Marshal in charge of the Fire Prevention Division shall be appointed by the Chief of the Fire District on the basis of examination to determine his or her qualifications. 3.3 The Chief of the Fire District shall recommend to the Board of Directors the employ€ ent of technical inspectors, who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected through an examination to determine their qualification and fitness for inn P0 sil ioll. section 4'. DEFINITIONS. .f s?IiISCiiCisi3n }it: 111ca?l tllc ilrc( l wiihiii ti1C I�IC)i'il it-{ i(ilEi�3 :"iI"L 1)'rc t:%rs ()j th(: 3)-S1l`Ct i!ti :ji' ii:Cj tC% ac! <1ti t' fli fti 11'l; -+A R3 Inclu. II,N1)IMI:N1 10 lil. i N I i {'tI N1 I;IIZ€: f` I I Ali' 3ilft)it?; 3t;1' t t)CiC_ t�l�' i t�iit5l?ll<i } 3T'l' 1 tSljC lflti t ?iii+x`111 �'.?C i ittl ' �',f1il � i11�`, adopted by reference in Section 1, shall be effective and the amendments additions and deletions set forth in this section: Article, Section, Division and Appendix numbers used below are those of the Uniform Fire Code. Section 101 General. Section 101 is amended by adding Section 10 1.10 as follows: Section 101.10 Applicability. Where not otherwise limited by law,the provisions of this Code shall apply to vehicles, ships, boats, and mobile vehicles when fixed in a specific location within the boundaries of this,jurisdiction. Section 103.1.A Appeals Section 103.1.4 is amended as follows: Section 103.184 Appeals. 1. In order to determine the suitability of alternative material and types of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this ordinance, there shall be and hereby is created a Board of Appeals. 2. The Board of Appeals shall be composed of the Board of Directors of the District or their designees. Section 103.2.1.2 Fire Prevention Division Personnel and Police. Section 103.2.1.2 is amended by revising the first paragraph and adding a third paragraph as follows: Section 103.2.1..2 The Chief and merribers of the District while engaging in the prevention ai1Ci SL: S rf SS'_()t? C)i ''.res ai?Ci tt?L �i ()tf Ct:OB? fr':� ? 7 ? r °' shall�ev"r?tio_ o life aro. nro e 'Lies =,a. , Lie ti c Powers O; pea=ce,' Oflict rS 1i1 'ier1Or111;ng °, C- dUllieS udder this Code. fhor'zed by tC C3ilcj rl?ay :StiiIc crtli'�ons "or VI.,,IIt:O'iti t'1 Inti Ordinance '2i the sanlf I;.Li?i:ler asL! ("ou ltv C)" ('11Y is <nithorized to d0 );O i)y Chi t 5( (cornniencit? lvrt £ `,`)ecticit? 853.5j, T ifle 4, [part L, ofthe Pena( COC1C Section 103.3.2 N'e 'e✓ Construction and Aiterna iwns. "`Scene i 1033,2 is au-i)mi(led h, i:idi'1L SCC[iOt), 3.-S._'. <Is 1()'t()\\')i: 103.3.2.5 Review of Certah-i P11111S, WIMIC T- rCQLlircd by this ('OdCi 1)kiils Shill' b Sii`7271iited t(1 the t)rii" C i'M rc"lc\l' and -'Icccpl'2H:CC °O C(1P.S1t L1CtE:)Il_ tri iiddit;ml tU pi111 Jili7;ilittc iS iC'ULIiEe(i i7V }ilio SCCi;t3':S O1 ill?ti i OdC, r1t . . a. itW) Ex tccit.ircc} lviei cl" <ir 1 laiui . (iC'1'C1C)j7(e.:l (ii?C'w— Nmld117L? 1C C!;Tltiit;;�,ti'(i ()f- `.iT1il(':1vC(3 which 11'(>lli:i iCCit{iC:': 7. Sri:;VlSi;l;l t;i <iC'CC.�S iUI �li'C lijI iT 1tL1 3. An occupancy for the storage, handling,or use of any hazardous substance, material, process or device; 4. Occupancies for which the District has responsibility for enforcement of laws of ordinances for fire safety and preservation of property or lives;and/or 5. Provisions to control the spread of fire. Section 103.4.1 Orders, Notices and Tags is amended by adding 103.4.1.5 as follows: Section 103.4.1.5 Orders, Notices and Tags. The Chief may order, in writing,the correction, elimination, or abatement of any fire or life hazard or any violation of this ordinance including the said code and standards incorporated by reference herein when correction ofthe violation is necessary for prevention and suppression of fires and conflagrations and for the protection and preservation of life and property against the hazards of fire and conflagration. Section 103.5 Fee for Plan Review,Inspection and Permits is added as follows: Section 103.5 Fee for Plan Review, Inspection and Permits. The Chief may recommend a schedule of non-discriminatory fees to be charged and collected, solely to defray the District reasonable costs for plan review of fire protection equipment and systems, including, but not limited to, the plans set forth in Section 103.3.2 above, requested or required inspection services, and issuance of permits. Such fees shall become effective only after the Board of Directors has reviewed and approved the fee schedule. Eine copy of the approved fee schedule shall be fled with the Office ofthe Clerk ofthe Board of Directors. Additional copies shall be rcpt in main business C3fin-ce of1he l)istric! for ;e"_t'rCTICE. Vii' <xild cz;s!r rl i ,C)T o ('* e 'y";:Ibllc. Section 202-A is amended as a:ol`ows: A IWIHNnS'''LLAT old s laid ;d cats tl e Ullici'of':?1�: __ii t?; f ano, 1115I,c r <1:1d Section 203 — 13 ; t EIS iiCiC i a i().if)wti. BOARD €F DIRIVC"f ORS ,I'h i';1 ;.1cal7 t')c Bo<ird ol'l l rcc tc>;s od"' c section 20 - C is <!:)?Ct1CiCCl as I(7 Uf.`nlrifd Fti.Cl Sfti E',tik f �5t i'I€'t Sll�ilf II1C<!11 �l Cfiti�l'Ili�t��.'1'I iii t.';1 �)f �1 City' ter IUVCil, l)1" ?f' 2i 1'4' 4 t�� ii'iiyillCSti �3ff3'l� tlfi�';i];� [; iiti5'tCr :�'t f'ili�Cfliii_'S �'Ciit'1<:ff�' � ��f1�1��1�' '�1(�11�'ti lil IlC!!' 1 G�iS�f)lDT"tiei,2zi `{3lmsscf shill! illCilll t}?l' Section 205—D is amended as follows: DISTRICT BOARD shall mean the Board of Directors of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District. Section 207-F is amended by revising the definitions of"Facility", and adding "Firetrail" as follows: FACILITY (as applied to access and water supply) is a building or use in a fixed location including exterior storage areas for flammable and combustible substances and hazardous materials, piers, wharves,tank farms and similar uses. Facility also includes any structure, establishment or location used for storing, processing or handling materials or equipment. FIRETRAIL means grading firebreak of sufficient width, surface, and design to provide access for fire personnel and equipment to suppress and to assist in preventing a surface extension of fires. Section 220—S shall be amended by adding the following: Suburban Area is that area designated for single family residential use with residential and non-residential uses generally less than 3 stories in height, consisting of parcels up to 10 acres in size. Section 220 —U shall be amended by adding the following: Urban Area is a cominiercia! or area ..:IVing lu-ste."s ('.•i buildings S; 3 eiicr }IV I to siC?€ eS in j eight Including lilt iarlil' CJ:? I?7erci�i(. areas (7s cities �anid towns an(i Cil?sters of 3 li`m-en! s uiidings o condoinaniu-??S, and. CCII i`?i rCiaCf7 rid()rS i Oli i?_'.jor 3 teriajti. Section 901.4 Required Marking Of Fire /`ippar.itus :access I.Roads.. Addresses "mid Fire Protection Equipment. `rection 901.4 is amiended by acid:='� 5ecti<)n 90 .'?.�.() f')Hows: Section 901.4.5.6 Street Names and addressing. Ali new street nanlc`. <id irestie ..n i sCI�)(jiV'S li)i'ti til' }t ti' ) tl? �t l �hnI tte(: fior review and ap rovL, to (!f the 1'IrC 1)",.nosed i?nopcl"ty surf 7iViS?<3I] i?1i?I`.s si;ilil i 't(1 1�1� ��lf�C iil�li� Ct :)?1 coinnuter disk lis:P(1, m!tol-itIllc Corm-utel' ..i<iCii (icsign <ind f,Ornl<It i}tat 's C:l)l �111Ne \'`'!'ll !);tiiI1( 1. bV .;.si"iCt sh3 ill ..(1t N2 liil;'C I4Oli<!NV w,1111 elil 902 _ .r'e D;'ir,4�Tinea, A CvcSS aCC'l;;il `)(;.: i :1111Cni�elF i'. i!h' lection 9012.2.2.1 Dimensions, i�irc �ti�i�.li�att!.� iic�:c s rt)acls sh1 dl W no! lcs,ti lht l l �t) !'cc! ((z -H� nlnl) ;Ind (ft; 1411(;1)StE'LiC`:C({ V"(:("11C;1! l'�t'flt'!lI1: .' r� ?ll�l Iiil<Ifl 15 feet (4572 mm). Exception: (1) Vertical clearance may be reduced, provided such reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance when approved. (2) Existing access roads less than 20 feet (6096 mm) shall be cleared of vegetation on both sides of the road to provide a width of 20 feet. Section 902.2.2.3 Turning Radius. The turning radius of fire apparatus access road shall be no less than 35 feet turning radius. Section 902.2.2.6 Grade. The gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall not exceed 20 percent. Section 902.5 Access to Open Spaces. When access to open land/space or firetrail systeans maintained for public or private use is obstructed by new development, the developer shallprovide alternate acceptable access into the areas for fire personnel and equipment, as approved by the Chief, Section 903 is amended as follows: Section 903.2 Required Water Supply for Fire Protection. An approved water supply capable of supplying 2250 gpm from three (3) adjacent hydrants for fire protection shall be provided to all areas within the fire district. In setting the required fire flow for individual facilities, buildings, or portions of buildings that are hereafter constructed or moved into or within the t ire District, the chief may be guided by Appendix III-A. When any portion of the facility or Ijld;nc, �'rotecte $i is `I' ex('-ss nl ': 561 tt't 0''',5720 I`nil 4)C)i7: awater SLIl7"3ly or, ipublic Street, as rieaSLired b-v an approved route :around fl-,e exterior o1 il:e i\aCi ity or buildlilg, on-site fire hydrants and niains Carable of-su.p plyln , ti:e regl.iired fire low slhafl l:v provided wl:e;2 reauirt;d by `i.L' f.iei. See sccOon 91)'.4. Section 9113.3 Type of Water Supply. Water supply is allowed to consist ofreservoirs, t)t"esSiirC tanks, ei viiteG ft?I':<s, vJ£?ter n7aSnS, or other f1X, d systems capable of providing ffic rcciilired hrC il(m'. `cetio n 903.3.1 Suburban and lural Water `'supply. In areas wf;CrC t)a.j lic or pi"ivatc fire iIliili3s 'ITC not <?Vii3Eii ie i()r tke nrovisi on of the rcul6red f'rc flow, tile' ( 1'ef nlay Jevelop it SiallCiCirCl, rCit ' ieSfoil'C 14i :; fC ) ;V "Ino rco1 : t 11 ti{t;IIC ii3C iiiCf i1)av b 4' ide:? :)y' N!,"A '/'123 i . 1993) . ,Clition (Stiu", ia;-J on W(1,Cr S'ii()i).iC s' 161 hury),w <tili; Ru,l ,. irc 1'; :'it;flz ), NI-IM }l299. ,991 ,;Ci3ii(1 ? I br et E 2 i7 fiom W'Ildfac°r �md Appcixiix 111-1; of'tilis ( o;ic. ScctNon it'lf £?"i'-t',Ytlli aSS.tifif:?�.; S'4'4°cz-w . �CC?iOit if)t)�.� Iti allll.'it(iCd 10" (ICS CiIiIL lhl: Section 1003.2.2 An automatic fire extinguishing system is required in the following new construction occupancies and changes in occupancy that result in a significant increase in fire hazard regardless of the floor area or type of construction: A) Assembly(Group A) B) Office and Commercial(Croup B) In a building used for high piled combustible storage, fire protection shall be in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code, Article 81. C) Educational(Group E) D) Storage of Hazardous Materials(Croup H) E) Nurseries, Hospitals, Health-care( Group 1) F) Mercantile(Group M) G) Residential(Group R) Exceptions: (i) When an addition or demolition and replacement,does not exceed 50%of the floor area of an existing building;or (ii) When fire, earthquake or other natural or man-made disaster destroys 50%or less of the building;or (iii) Where all of the following criteria are satisfied: a) The total area of all floors is less than 5,000 square feet. b) Public water supply meets Uniform Fire Code requirements; c) The access road is not less than 20 feet of unobstructed width, a maximum grade of 20%, and extending to within 150' of an portion of an exterior wall; and d) A maximum response distance 1.5 miles from the nearest fire station. {? } >tordage, Repair at d parKi=ag garages ((;roup S) (:) A,ta.chedi G arages. t_:dsrports (Group U). W!Iel, "le =.pa n, Nj,`d,'ng to wl;ic it is attachedi wou'd, require s ,rinklers. Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys: iz:CEi'sil #£s. iti 2iIi1Li1Cz Cl7�' Ci .'i i?Ili ti?� L'XC ;`,;t)I . Seciioil *,302.3 FC ,, se Ai,--ms. Scct'oI. , 30'L l 3;s < Ill C,'!"Jc �'V aC Ci[I'i' <: , .s. sell"CTIceIs A he 21.tiSC�CCC3 166 1<1���' Fiit?ri1lS Ii �i lCC schIC(l9i C o-di'-', imcc Ls �ICIoptcCi i)\ 1110 � � .... 'J E.;ier s)r V .-e €hkz."rd Control. .Artie c 14 Ns ,ddcd ill i'� �nii�c(ti FIs !� RTI t 'i.F :4 - 'V\ l e',l 10R F1V, i1AAAR1) (J)N 1 RO1, O 1441 Authorization For Enforcement. 1401 This Board of Directors shall exercise all powers, duties and rights to act pursuant to Part 5 (commencing with Section § 14875), Division 12, of the State of California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.8, Section 51175 Part 1 Division 1 of Titles of the Government Code to maintain, clear or order the clearing of land or remove or order the removal of dry grass, stubble, brush,dead or dying vegetation, rubbish, litter or other flammable material where such flammable material endangers the public safety by creating a fire hazard. Such maintenance and fire hazard abatement shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of said Part 5, Chapter 6.8 and or this ordinance. In the application of the provisions of said Part 5 and Chapter 6.8 to maintain property and fire hazard abatement proceeding under this Ordinance and the Fire Protection District Law of 1987,the terms "Board of Directors" or"Board"when used in Part 5,shall mean the Board of Directors of the District; and the officers designated in Section § 14890 of Part 5 shall mean the employees of the District is designated by the Board of Directors of the District. 1402 Definitions. 1442.1 "Weeds." Means all weeds growing upon streets or private property in this jurisdiction and includes any of the following: 1402.1.1 'heeds which bear seeds of downy or wingy nature. 1402.1.2. Sagebrush, chaparral, and any other brash or weeds which attains such .arse growth as to ,vcome, when dry. a € re rlrenace to adjacent IIMPFovedl property. 1402.1.2.1 "<.'haparral" cons!st ofwoodv shrtibs lV`1!C". 'i?Ciudes the fi61l`v'w'1t,,.?' ?. Adcitostom< s'asC;C' �£1'L;'I l {� fi liiiisl h. Baccl,aris p1lularis consaguinea Wovotc lrush/Oreasewood) c. ('ytl�us, (=c€,;sta, `-nartiu€n (Brooms) ,rig �,t s ). ;Buckwheat) 14{ 2.1.3 Wcc js %vl€%ch? arC oji,c-r%6sC Il(1\1()tl l)r &jjjoc1-t)lis. b t�§fFd.1,4`r P }rSflii (i<li; <i:?d iSf?150:1 S11I1]flC A0iC11 1hC Cw1dSf1<)I1.5 (1; �„?3'(`.A�'ti? �1rC ',,tcl' n"enac .' to till y)i31�i a!lE;. I (l2o1.5 1)ry =�r<as, si(d>#sic. ilrusll, litter :.r ;)tiler ,la11€lr1?F1lEC «:a'•,Crias the pi?hlic Siljl'ty '`V CIC<fii�lf_ tI iii-, f?2i"l<lI'U. ,402.2 "RL hhish." mic<ji]S W,;stC In:ittCl_ ilticr, it,i.Si?_ ICjt1.tiC. dish S eft?d dill TIT'(vldC 1)1 Tl :, v :Z ;'w p131 (`Ic11(',n 1 hici1 1';_ OI �'viIcil (:'V ' ?�r, N!C(;11w <. 1i1C /;11(i. 1402.3 "Streets." includes alleys, parkways, driveways, sidewalks, and areas between sidewalks and curbs. 1402.4 "Person." Includes individuals, firms, partnerships and corporations. 1402.5 "Cost of Abatement." Shall include all expenses incurred by the jurisdiction in its work of abatement undertaken and administrative costs pursuant to Section 1406 of this Ordinance. 1403 Weeds and Rubbish A Public Nuisance. This Board hereby declares that all weeds growing upon private property or streets in this jurisdiction and all rubbish on private property or streets in this jurisdiction are public nuisances. Such weeds are a seasonal and recurrent nuisance. 1404 Weeds, Dead or Dying Vegetation, and Rubbish to be Destroyed or Removed. It shall be unlawful for any person owning, occupying, renting, managing or controlling any real property in this jurisdiction to cause or permit any weeds, dead or dying vegetation, or to place, cause or permit any rubbish to be or remain on any real property to the center line of such streets. It shall be the duty of every such person to remove or destroy such weeds, dead or dying vegetation, and/or rubbish. Destruction by burning within the jurisdiction is unlawful unless the written permission of the Chief of the District first obtained, and all other applicable permits are obtained from appropriate governing jurisdiction. 1405 Vegetation Management of Property. Any person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains any occupied dwelling or occupied structure in or upon or adjoining any mountainous area, forest-covered land, brush-covered land, grass-covered land, or lard that is covered. witi: iiarrimable niat-eria , which area or =and is within a v ry high lire severity zone shall he n1.ade and ni antained in accordance with the fo(lowh4 reQuirements. }Ilta`n tIrotind and ad: iC ':IL `O the C�1N% iI"':7­ or S;rL4Ct art .lil ��i�-<li :i1}iC`e ��V rC Illo�':tlg aI. .. Cfearing Sway, iC i' cl C Is12LIIC C o r}oi iC ss °flan (i ice U17 C aC i' side tilt rCt1j or to t<?e property tine, wilicFever Is hearer, all lanunable vegetation or other colrihL:s,;He growth. . his ;;aragraph does not a; -ly to smgle specimens o9 trees. ornamental sh.nlbi ery'', or snilliar ;slants :flit are, used .4s growid .;over. :i tt1Cy do not j()r2?l a i?1 a}?5 of -ap}dly tra}?sI1?Ittl} i:re ;C011l ti?f 17231fyC 4 rowth to <iny C?�%CE NI; ()r s1rLICtC4re. (2) lMalnlmm aro ind, <Md adjacent to the o_ccIipied dwell}'lt; of- O C:1iPled strLlc!"Irc �Idditl; na! jire 'motection or $!{C hr C ;KS' _ I C c rc3?7{7V4I'� fs [ z2.i?1.T12 1 vc'i ctatlon, or c omhL}stlHe grown: `flat is iocated from, 30 to 100 t 'ro}.l tllc OCC UDICC} oi- occtipic i ',tilL ctlire or to bili property #isle" wilP„lleve! 1s nc�ircr, I1� ill2}\' 1)c rCquircd i)y' the (?rc d;str' t Ii ilii' ilrC' Cilstrlct fillds tll<3i, !)e <mse of ectal 11i1/<trdotis condlt2onS, a ill-chrt°ak, o! oniv W lCct tIrowld talc occupi d dw« :H1lili U1 oCCl;y)Itd I"lct"ire is not sil"!1'cicn! io C iviCIC {C '.S;%il:1l)iC lire :1jUt\. i trflss ailil Ut}Icf �'e�'Ct2114o11 1oC<1tCd ?T7ort ii}11 kC'(i iMnl Hie or S!T-iwtulc 2u!d iti.Ss Oil 113 11?c'lCs if I):'IL'_il't %1tX;VC t#1C 4'rollild iTl<iti' I1C' iTTlts?i<ii3lCCi %VE1:Crl' 1lCCCs.`;:t(`r' tU .`>llit;Ell/.L till' sail and prevent erosion. (3) Remove that portion of any trees that extends within 10 feet of the nutlet of any chimney or stovepipe. (4) Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building free of dead or dying wood. (5) Maintain the roof of any structure free of leaves, needles, or other dead vegetation growth. (6) Provide and maintain at all times a screen over the outlet of every chimney or stove pipe that is attached to any fireplace, stove, or other device that burns any solid or liquid fuel. The screen shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the California Building Standards Code, 1406 Abatement Procedures. 1406°1 Order to Abate, The Chief ofthe District ("Chief") or("Fire Chief") may order the abatement of the weeds and rubbish described in Section 1404. On making the order,the Chief shall mail a copy of notice to the owner of the affected property as the owner's address appears upon the current and last county equalized assessment roll or as his/her address is known to this jurisdiction. As an alternative to mailing, the notice may be posted upon the affected property and published in a newspaper of general circulation in this jurisdiction, not less than ten(10)days prior to the date of the abatement hearing. Copies of the notice shall be headed with the words ".Notice to Abate Weeds, Dead or Dying Vegetation, and Rubbish" in letters at least one inch high. The notice shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE TO ABATE WEEDS, DEAD OR DYING VEGETATION, AND RUBBISH Voi are hereby rioti' ed that weeds, decal or dvirig veloelatlo,_i, ai-1 f rubb-sfi cmistftute a fire haz-tir(f o,2" I,, `611ow'ng described property owned 'JV you: i)escr"Ibe prOfler ty by coiiinioll strcet (ft sS ilc1t1()fl, t}y Oi tt s 29 i':Ci bwl!i(ts. Assessors co do ,area a,.id }arcc1 nuii,ber, ()r by refCreiices to attached rnap.) Yol! -re hereby :'IOtiffed to rern-ove the weeds aid ri:)`)ish wlth;i-i f;11eci,, l 15) days f`-Omflhe date of illiS OiICC. I Vt)Li iki' to co S(), :t 4j✓iil "t% '"emoved by the Vloraga-Orirlda 3'ire Protectimi Distr:c, and !hc ::Ost O,`<z SateiilC'li, ii clud;r,g a(m;iifstratfve costs, will ;)e collected in the sill/? rnalner as j):'Of:if',i`tV taXCS i3rl(zY %it! tie I71cCfe a lif'il ()I asS(;Ssil:e°j} ()rl y()Lir r7rC?i-1C'Ciy"..3i?tif r3:' You Eif"c heS'eb", �lir't iC.0 IlC)tiftC-Ce that :i'c 'Boa-d of-Directors hick declared by Oi Cfiflal ( that SltCi1 weeds, CfCa(G or iVPl1 Vc(;Ci:itif)Il, c ilii Y;fi)i)fSll constltute ;1 i ublic iltlisaiicc c n(i til:li siich wee s �lll(i dca(i C;i" (iy'iPi \'t°trc1Mti();} < s() cmislik0c <i sc;IsWl<ll "Md 1'l'C'l!1":il1f. iiilti(9tlt C. Y Oil nmv <Ippc:u r)clore the 13Oiir(1 C), 1)':rCCt(3fS Ol ilw `sir' 1Ct OIl (tfI?lC: :?3?Cf ifFi4C) :0 (i)IiEC -9OOil), �tI'�cf. <.cicsr�ss. ciiy; In s[lOw c:lu5C W11V ',1101,11(3 i!W !X. C:11°<1rccd. (S ( Mcf- Nlo: i� �i-(iI1i1�3 �'iic l�i'O(LCtlOi3 1i15tli(t). :4l 1,.2 sica rin I#<if€'. dl i C 1 1 the 11„(10: 1;ii. he s(:li( iIt ;Cisi it'll 10) d,SYS <1itul the date of this notice. The date of the notice is the date on which the notice is placed in the United States mail or the date on which it is posted on the property. At the hearing, the property owner or his agent may appear to show cause why the order shall not be enforced. For good cause shown, the Board of Directors may extend the time for compliance with the order or may rescind the order. 1406.3 Contract Award. If the owner fads to comply with the order,the Chief may have the weeds and rubbish abated, either by employees of this jurisdiction or by contract. If a contract is awarded, at least three bids, shall be publicly solicited and the contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. A contract may include work on more than one parcel. Any contract previously awarded as provided above in this subsection and which has been fully extended as provided in that contract, it may thereafter be extended on its same ten-ns and conditions for a further period(not to exceed one year)by agreement of the Board of Directors and involved contractor. 1406,4 Abatement Report of Costs. The Fire Chief abating the nuisance shall keep an account of the cost of abatement in front of or on each separate parcel of land and shall render an itemized report in writing to the Board of Directors showing the cost or removing the weeds and rubbish on or in front of each separate lot or parcel of land, or both. Before the report is submitted to the Board of Directors, a copy of it shall be posted for at least three days on or near the main entrance to the District fire stations with a notice of the time and when the report will be submitted to the Board for confirmation. Said report and notice shall also be posted for the said three days in two other public places in the District and shall be mailed to the owners) of the affected property at the owner's last address shown upon the current and last county equalized assessment or his or her address know sn this jurisdiction at !east ten (10) days before the hearing. At the tin=e fixed for receiving and considering the report the Board of Directors will hear it and any obiec*ions of any ofthe property owners liable to he assessed for the work of abatement. l hereui)oi t,ie Board of i,rectors `nay :flake such modifeatrons 'In the report as It L'eenis necessary, aft,-- which, the report shall be corldrnled `y resolution. 1 ne an]ounts of the cosi, including administrative costs, for abating the nuisance L-1frontof or upon the various parcels of' the land mentioned in the report as conf n aed shall constittoe special assessment against the respective parcels of land, and area iieln C)l; the property forthe amount of the respectTVf assessments. S ich Ilei. attaC;heS UJp01!• .ecordat`oli l`2 the off-Ce of ffiC County Re ()rd,C r of t(le C()Clrlty `,.r1 wlll(,-ti iii:', ,)r()pertV IS Si'Ll""CU, 0; is Certf`TL'.-d C:)i1V f);`ti7e' l�C',S<;lLltloll ()`. Coil irTllatlon. 1406.5 Cost :ss"snients. Ilion t'c)1ii'r,?)i:ti()il of-the report oi,costs byt?':C ? r U`lr(i i) i�irc;Cto s ol'ilhe District and the recordation cf`hc R`csolution o3'Con irTaatior; bV the (":C1, a cony oCthc ;Cnort of Lost stvdl iC wilt i() dle C oillit}' Audi or, who shall „ntcr the ilnl()m! ()f till' assessments Tl4?,unsi the narcuis. f i1C.realf (:r the alnl tlnl of the assessl-rents shidi be Coilectcd at the S<Sli1L tMIC it d '11 111C° samc way Tis t'(will" tFi Cti Tire' JI1CCtC<i. Fill' O\VIICiS t11-C S R)' _ le IleM lt< tl. iCCt tO 'ilC sill? . 5 Tilld !hc ST1iiic f)t")Ct kIres T!I)<l rCin::dlCs M, C21sC of dchnq-lency its Prov:dod io) .)r(ilnTll-V' Cotl?1t}" tE. CS. All ia�vs <lnnllcahlc !t) Ific (C'V1'. C!dlcctlo!l, :11dC1 CB1101-CCi3iCT1t (Sf CO L1l1tL' ti1XCs TIrc apm;cT1i7IC IU thcsc Ti.tiS SSiI?til;.,. 1407 Firebreaks/Fuelbreaks. In lieu of ordering abatement as providers in Section 1445, the Chief may order the preparation of firebreaks/fuelbreaks around parcels of property at which combustible weeds, crops, or brush are present. In determining the proper width for firebreaks/fuelbreaks, the Chief shall consider the height of the growth, weather conditions, topography, and accessibility to the property for fire protection equipment. The procedure set forth in Section 1446 for the abatement of weeds, dead or dying vegetation, and rubbish shall also apply to the preparation of firebreaks/fuelbreaks. 1408 Peat Fire, Penalties Therefore. 14081 It is the duty of each person, firm, corporation or association not to permit a peat fire in or a fire involving combustible vegetable materials under the surface of the natural ground to remain upon his property. It is hereby declared that it is the duty of any person as herein defined to take all necessary precautions to extinguish any subsurface fire involving peat or vegetable material at his own cost and expense. 140862 If there exists upon the lands of any person as herein defined a subsurface fire involving the burning or combustion of peat or vegetable matter and the owner of occupant thereof has not taken reasonable precautions within a reasonable time to extinguish or minimize such fire or combustion, the District may, in addition to its regular duties to extinguish or minimize such fire or combustion, go upon the lands of any person as herein defined and extinguish such fire or combustion. Any costs incurred by the Fire District in fighting the fire and for the cost of proving rescue or emergency medical services shall be a charge against said person. `fhe charge shall constitute a debt of that person and is collectible by the District Lneurrimgthose costs its the same manner as ile t: case of an obligation under it contract, express or implied. (See ";tafe of Ca forma _lCalth & Safety Code § , 3009) Section 52€ 4.5.2 Maximum Cap achy Within Established Lilllits. `section 520,4.5.2 s t;l;t nci tF as fo,iov"S: Section 52€34.5.2 Maximum Capacity Within Establishing Limits. Within the llinilts cs'tablisled h%' lav,, restrlicliing the storage ofCNG NG for th prolection o; hcaiSiiy pop) ikltedl or coiloesied colnn-1;rcl£�t ureas, a iv central i`,us]ness distr]C L tli't an area oi' sLihllrh In af'e<l (�iti dt'i] icd sly °il?s code),C) t .e 1gLrCgate capacity of "Inv one 'nstallation ShL l? ,lot excecd i 830'00 i i<;bi ; 1, C! "S 19 i 9741 .,? Section 7701,7.2 €,itnits Established By Law. Scctlon 77€}i_7.2 i; <tmcndcd els fullo,,�s: Sectim, 77411.7.2 IJinits F'st-Alisheci B3, of cxillo"'I\c jlroilll7itell Ili }lC!'ViiV il(1?uLitcd w- CoIIL'Cs(cli col"I!Imc`�d �lI'C�ls, <!I]V mho a;ci] or su xlrh�ll: <]I'ca {<is cicfincd by this Co<i�'). Se,-Mil 7902.2.2.1 mid 79()4.2.�A.= l,ocatiolls `Vhicre i'a{a:iver„around ranks i1r'c Prohibited. Section 7902.2.2.1 and 7904.2.5.4.2 are amended as follows: Section 7902.2.2.1 and 7904.2.5.4.2 Locations Where Aboveground Tanks Are Restricted. Storage of Class I and II liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is restricted in any central business district, urban area or suburban area as defined by this Code. Section 8001.1.1 General Section 8001.1.1 is amended by adding subsection 8001.1.1.1 as follows: Section 8001.1.1.1 Coordinated Enforcement. Where Contra Costa County Health Services Department is enforcing the California Health& Safety Code and/or county regulations, the District may coordinate efforts to minimize duplication. If Contra Costa County health and safety regulations and the provisions of this ordinance conflict, the more restrictive provisions shall apply to the extent permitted by lave. Section 8001.3.2 Hazardous Materials Management Plan. Section 8001.3.2 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the Section: Hazardous material management plans required by the Contra Costa County Health Services Department may be accepted in lieu of Appendix II-E. Section 8001.3.3 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Section 8001.3.3 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the Section: Hazardous r ateriai inventory statements required by the Contra Costa County Health service DepartmCr-t may be accepted in lied ol'Appendix Section 8001.3.4 Emergency Response Support Information. Section 80011.3.4 is iCld-d t?I its entirety ?;1?fi:edi 3tC]}' f<;l :)wi?1` c i ctlon 8001.3.3 as io',Ilc)wti: Section 8001.3.4 Emergency Response Support Information, Cabinets `_or e-i-nergency I1 (3F:i1.itC?.? storage shall he rec; t?red outside of flac:l tics or io ?i:'i? he i isiK- to res')wlders. Sec ion 5204.2 V1axirnum Capacity Within Established Limits. a.l]e l !Cci as i"11wvs: Section 8204.2 Nl axiea-mm Cdapa€:i€v Wi€lairs Fstala isheai A,lt}]c iii]]its c5`iil)i`Si]eLi i)v <iW E'l"i !C`i1i`' ?t]l' t:;sii 5l. t?i !.l'- iti i'Or -,,he 1)i'()tccli()ti ()! ill cclltr<l CiiSi'1Ci. U i)�iil ttPC�i U? ',UNL?I't)FM M-C?i iIS (fCil3]Cd i)V ti'.1S C<)C{ eilC il} E 'i?,21�C �ill2iCltV' (1! diil�" :;f1C 71;11 (m sh�di not cxcccd <i 2.0()O- ;ii;mn (7571 i.) t�atcl c�i,)<iciiy. sec;imn Oz ANIF'A1,` Whenever the Chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the Cade do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the Code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal the decision of the Chief to the Board of Directors within 30 days by submitting a written request for an appeal, which states the specific basis for the appeal and the relevant facts to the District Clerk. Section 7. NEW MATERIALS,PROCESSES OR OCCUPANCIES WHICH MAY REQUIRE PERMITS. The Chief and the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and a designated District Battalion Chief shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials,processes or occupancies for which permits are required in addition to those now enumerated in the Uniform Fire Code. The Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall post such list in a-conspicuous place at the Bureau ofFire Prevention and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. Appeals may be made pursuant to the provisions of Section 5. Section 8. PENALTIES. 8.1 Every person who violates any provision of this ordinance and any provision of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by reference herein are guilty of a misdemeanor as punishable in Penal Code Section 19. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each and every day that prohibited conditions are Ilia;.iaiuli ed s, a , constiwte a separate ofle- se. the application of 0- aforesaid ;yenalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced rei:loval of prohibited condition by District or its duly authorized agents or to prevent District 'porn obtaining ary other remedy <ivlaiiahle at law. l itis section :s a declaration of Section. 13871 of the l-lealm anti Safety Code and is not intendled to create d diffierent or sopa"ate penalty. . f he a17;7IFC�iti<'Ii O{ the alxwe pe€salty shall Piot b-c held to prcven', tl)c cnf wced rcinova1 of P.-o 3ibiled con d;tIons t'V District or Its dtiiy au diorized igent`i. Sectiml 9. RESCISSION OF 1110,;VIOUS I)ISTRIC"I' ORDINANCES A1)0PT[N(; Fr IR 1,1 ER V E R S 10 NS 0 VT1II? IJNIF€3RM Ir IRF, CO1)V, €';AI,11i0RNI s 11ARF CODU AND ORDINANCE, # 98-2, WI?ED ABll'1'[?'VI1+,>+ T O1tDIIVAP` CE' i���n its �ilccitve df ;!C_ this supersede <Im, and ,ill l)rcvimus or�lii�arl�'cw IIdogltll'­ �CrslOi)s of the i ilii{€;1III i'IrC Code, the Fi'L. " Section 10. VALIDITY. The Board of Directors of the District hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence or word of these ordinances or of the Uniform Fire Cade as adopted and amended herein be declared for any reason to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is the intent of the Board of Directors that it would have passed all other portions of this ordinance independent of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid. Section 11. EFFECTIVE DATE, URGENCY ORDINANCE. This Ordinance is an urgency ordinance necessary for the immediate protection and preservation of the public peace,health, safety or welfare within the meaning of Article IV, Section of the California Constitution and shall go into immediate effect. The facts constituting the necessity are. In order to maintain the high level of fire protection and emergency services provided to citizens in the District area in a more efficient manner while reducing operating and administration costs, as desired by the citizens of Moraga and Orinda as expressed by these citizens in their approval of various ballot measures voted into law in 1995 and June 1997, it is necessary for this Ordinance to take effect immediately. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27 day of April , 1999 at the regular meeting of the District Directors held on Anril 271999, at 12803 Moraga Way, Moraga, California 94556, on motion made by Director Wilson , seconded by Director Wyro and duly carried with the following roll call vote. AYES: Directors' scurr, Wilson, Wyro, Ho and President Nathan NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Dated: April 27 , 1999 President Board of Directors I certify that this is a full, true and correct copy of the original document which is on file in any office, and that was passed and adopted by the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District on the date shown. ATTEST: E;erg:. to ilic hoar- �—✓-Z��,./�.,�'s--- �' ,`'��;�` �_, , 1�,;�;� ,�_ � .�, 1 (.vim ''� � t r �a WflH-lam D. Ross, District Cotinscf D3Is[]lct PROOF OF PUBLICATION < BOARD OF SUPERVISORS _ (20155,55 C.C.P.) OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,CALIFORMA k t?? STATE OF CALIFORNIA RE: Ata it g97 Uniforni � a# r� c Bu#!dssg a:.19 97 tJYrt" lounty of Contra Costa Mecfzan�Gbde 1397 n!- form Pfurn6irrg {ade. 1997 ; 1 am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the Uniform Housing Code,and ti 998 Natlonal ettric Code County aforesaid, 1 am over the age of eighteen years, las amended by the Califor- nia Com- and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled iocn)Ing Standards Com- mater. RESOLUTION NO.99/280 i am the Principal Legal Clerk of the Contra Costa Times, (Govt.C Sections 0022.8)1 a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published NOTICE OF PUBLIC Ham-1 at 2640 Shadelands Drive in the City of Walnut Creek, INS County of Contra Costa, 94595. The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RE-i And which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of SOLVES THAT: i general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of his Board pr pprovGo enact Contra Costa, State of California, under the date of the adopption by reference of October 22, 1934. Case Number 19764. the Uhlform Bui!ding Code Uniform Housing Cade 199 r` Editions, as complled, rec- The notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in ommended and pubilshad by type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in the international Conference of Building Offlcla:s; Uniform each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not Mechanical Cods 1997 Edi- in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit: dpilersooymendeand publishedo by the International Confer- May 21,28 once of Building Officials and International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Of- all in the year of 1999 ficlais; uniform Plumbing Code 1997 Edition, as com- i certify (or declare) and@r penalty of piled, recommended and perjury that the published by the International foregoing is true and correct. M soclat!on of Plumbing and achanlcsl Officials;and Na- tional Eiectr!c Code 1998 Edi- Executed at Walnut Creek, California. compiled piled atirecom- mended On this 28 day of May, 1999 the National Fire Protection 1 t Association (as further ' amended by • e California .............. 8uildit�l Standards Commis-, Signature 'i slon),with ohanges,additions and deletions thereto as at Contra Costa Tim@5 A �f ' forth In the proposed ordl- P OBOX 4147 Tha proposed ordinance pro_! Walnut Creek, CA 94556 vides for renter safety to the! (510) 935-2525 rublic an uniformity In build-I n laws within the unincorpo- ra,ed area of Contra Coate Proof of Publication of: County. (attached is a copy of the legal advertisement that On June 8,1999 at 9:00 a.m. published) tsP the orsicB$Ad- minis ation lilullding 551 Pine Street MarinezCa!lfor- nia, a pub(lo he'aring' wlil be conducted upon the posed enactment of the said ordinance,and at said public hearing any Interested per- son may appear and be heard. At!east 15 days before the above hearing date,at least one copy of the proposed or-r dinarce and the 1997 Uhl-! form Building Coda, 19971 Uniform Mechanical Code, 997 Uniform Plumbing I Cotle, 1997 Uniform Housing Coda, and 1996 National Electric Code shall be on file with the Clerk of this Hoard, and open to public inspec- tion. The Clerk of this Board shall cause this resolution to be published pursuant to Gcv- emment Code Section 8066 in the Contra Costa Times,a newspaper of general clrcu lation in this County. PASSED on Ma18 1999, unanimously by the Lpervi- sors present. AYES:Su�efvlsors Gioia,U'ii-r kema, (3arbor, OeSauinler and Canciamilia NOES:None. ABSENT:None ATTESTED:May 18,1999 ABSTAIN:None PHIL BATCHELOR. Clerk of the Board 1 hereby certify that this Is a of Supervisors and County true and correct copy of an Administrator action taken and entered on By:Ann OaveAU250 this minutes of the Board of Deputy Supervisors on the date Legal COT 5891 shown. Pubilsh'May 21,28,1999 �.y!���� cartcrs Ba1#odano BUilding Inspection Director of Building Inspection Department Costa County Administration Building County 651 Fine Street,3rd Floor, North Wing RECEIVED Mar!inez, California 94553-9290 (925) 646-2.300 L q titgFax: {925} 646 9[19 f $t6'4 F999 +C -RK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TRA CQSTA Jane 16, 1999 Judy Nevis Department of Housing and Community Development 18003 Third Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: 1997 State Building Codes Dear Ms. Nevis: The purpose of this letter is to advise you that the Supervisors of the County of Centra Costa have approved the California State Building Codes adopted by the California Building Standards Commission with very few modifications and changes. Attached for your review and filing is a certified copy of resolution 991264, and ordinance 99/17, which confirms the boards adoptions. Sincerely, Carlos Baltodano Director CB:nr Enclosures Cc: victor f.Westrrrars,County Counsel Stephen Weir,clerk-Recorder Ann CervellL Chief Clerk of the Hoard tcbaltl1997codeadopt.hod.1tr Carlos Building Inspection Contra Director f Building Inspectcn Department Costa County Administration Building County 651 Fins Strsst, 3rd Floor, North Wing Martinez, Calitornla 94553-1233 (925` 646-2300 Fax: (925) 646-1219 t3Sj�:C,o�:K'i June 16, 1999 Travis Pats Executive Director Building Standards Commission, California 1130 K Street#101 Sacramento, CA 95814-3927 Re: 1997 State Building Codes Dear Mr. Pitts: The purpose of this letter is to advise you that the Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa. have approved the California State Building Codes adopted by the California Building Standards Commission with very few modifications and changes. Attached for your review and filing is a certified copy of resolution 99/264, and ordinance 99/17, Which confirms the Boards adoptions. Sincerely, Carlos Baltodano Director CB:nr Enclosures Cc: Victor J.Westrnan,County Counsel Stephen Weir,Clerk-Recorder Ann CervellL Chief Clerk of the Board \cbalt\codeadopt.bsc.11r.doc Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Coun7 bounty FROM- CARLOS BALTODANO, DIRECTOR BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT DATE: .lune 8, 199.9 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 RECQMMENDATIONS ADOPT Uniform Building Code ordinance (1997 Uniform Building Code, 1997 Uniform Mechanical Cade, 1997 Uniform Plumbing Cade, 1997 Uniform Housing Cade and 1996 National Electric Code, with amendments, changes and deletions, as amended by the California Building Standards Commission), Introduced on May 18, 1839. BACKGROUNDIREASONS FOR E OMMENDATIONS 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 cosies 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: YES SIGNATURE =RECOMMENDATIDN OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR_RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE S_APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURES ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER,_ VO:rf OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE —,4V_UNANIMOUS(ABSENT— 23C— p ANIS 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 Woo Subdano(925133&1108) ��', ATTESTED, r-1J fA/f.e ZZffZ cc: County Administrator Phil Batchelor,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County Counsel and County Administrator Community Development BY UTY Cow W wd11997,sdre.umc.upc.uhe.1996w.doc Adoption of the 1997 Uniform Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Housing and 1996 Electrical Code June 8, 1999 Page Two 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 Code. The proposed ordinance also changes the name of the"Building Inspectoe in the County Ordinance Code to Tounty Building Official". The 1997 uniform model codes have also undergone changes from both the 1988 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, 1998. 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 1997 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. If the ordinance is adopted as proposed, staff will file the appropriate notice with the County Clerk, pursuant to CEQA. FISCAL IMPACT None known at this time. CONSEQUENCES OF NEC TIA VE ACTIQN 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. Cow py ?-of;. ........................................................................................_ _................................................................................................._.........._........................................................................... ................................. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... f=INMCE NO, 22-12 (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 1. 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 11. Section 72-6.014 is amended to read- 72-6.014 Stop work orders. IBC 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 step work immediately until authorized by the County building official to proceed with the worts."(Ords. 99-17 §2,99-1 § 5: 90.100 § 2, prior code § '71.08,Ord. 1372.) SECTION Iii. Section 726.023 is amended to read: 72-6.023 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.99-17§3,99«1§5, 77-63 §2, §27-2.014,Ord. 1809,prior code§7100(g).) SECTION IV. Suction 72-6.426 is amended to read. 72-6.02.6 Enforcement of state law. By authority ofSection 18360 of the health and Safety Code,the county assumes the responsibility for enforcement of fart 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. §§ 1400 ff.) and to the extent allowed by such laws and regulations,may enforce by the remedies allowed under Chapter 14 of this ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 1 e . code. (Ords. 99-17 §4,99-1 § 5, 90-100 § 4, 1629: prior code § 7114.) SECTION V. Section 74-1.002 is amended to read: 74-1.042 Adoption. (a) The building code of this county is the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code(including Appendix Chapters 3, division Il; chapter 12;division I; division 11: 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 (UBC 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. (Ords. 99-17 § 5 ,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(UBC). (Ords. 99-17 § 6 ,99-1: 90-100 § 6, 87-55 § 5, 80-14 § 6,74-30 § 1.) SECTION VM Article 74-3.9 is amended to read: Article 74-3.9 UBC Chapter 9 Fi property line or center street line or public space. C. When determining a building°s total floor area, the floor area of mechanical roams 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 these 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." (Orris. 99-17 § 7 , 99-1 § 6, 90- 100 § 6, 89-20§ 3,87-100.3 § 3,80-14 § °x,'74-3 .) 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-doiNm footings. Slabs-on-ground with turned-down footings shall have a minimum of one No. 4 bar at the tap and bottom. (Ords. 99- 17 § 8 ,99-1 § 6, 89-20 §3, 87-100 § 3,.80-147,74-30.) 9- 17 § 8 ,99-1 § 6, 89-20 §3, 87-100 § 3, 813-147, 74-303.) SECTION IX. Article 74-3.19 is amended to read: Article 74-3.19 UBC Chapter 19 Concrete 74-3.1900.4.4 Minimum slab thickness. UBC Section 19003.4.4,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 1l2")inches. Slabs shall have six(6") inches by six(6") inches by ten(10")gauge wire mesh or equal at this midheight. Earth under concreteslabs shall be of proper consistency and thickness to retard capillary action and shall be approved by the County building official." (Ords 99-17 § 9, 99-1 § 90-100§ 6, 80-14 § 7,74-30.) SECTION X.Article 74.3.23 is amended to read: Article 74-3.23 UBC Chapter 23 Wood 74-3. 2310.4 Shakes and Shingles. UBC Section 23103.4, 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 3 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. Wood 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 3f8 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. 99-17 § 10,99-1 6,90-100 § 6, 87-55 § 9.) -SECTION Xl. 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. 76-2.406 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,Adoption and Application Sections: 76-2.702 Part 3,Title 24,C.C.R.,adoption. 76-2.708 Chapters 2,3 and 5,Title 25,C.C.R.,adoption. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 4 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Article 76-2.8 Enforcement Sections: 76-2.802 Inspector. 75-2.804 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,pourer,radio,television, signaling and other purposes. (Orris. 99-17 §11: 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. ( )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. (Ords. 99-17 §11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 §2, 79-67,76-24.) Article 75-2.4 Definitions 76-2.402 General. (a) The language used in this division and the National Electrical Cade(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.. (Ords.99-17 § 11: 89-60 §2, 82-23 §2, 79-57,76- 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. 99-17 § 11: 89- 60§2, 82-23 § 2, 79-57,76-24.) 76-2,406 Approved. "Approved"means acceptable to the county building official or ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 5 his/her designated deputy. (Ords. 99-17 §11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-76, 76-24.) 76-2.416 Electrical Work. "Electrical work,"when used without any class designation or ether 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 work is connected and the term is used. (Ards. 99-17.§ I I a 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.99-17 §I1: 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. (Orris. 99-17 §11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2,79-67, 76-24.) 76-2.606 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 Iaws 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. 99-17 §110 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 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.R,,adoption. (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 Cade as though fully set forth herein. (b)One copy of Part 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. 99-17 §11: 89-60 §2,82-23 §2,79-67,76-24.) ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 6 _.......................................... ................................................................................................................................................................ ____ ......... . ....... ........... ........ ........ ......... . ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... _ _ ........... ......... ......... ......... ......... 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 ether requirements of Government Code Section 50022.6 have been and shall be complied with. (Orris. 99-17 § 11; §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 shalt comply with Fart 3 of Title 24 and with Subchapter 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 8 of the Califomia Code of Regulations(see Sections 76-2.702 and 76-2.704) 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. (Ords. 99-17 §11. § 2.82-23 § 2.79-67, 76-24.) 76-2.708 Chapters 2,3 and 5,Title 25,C.C.R., adoption. (a) Chapter 2 (Mobile Home 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. 3000 fI`and 5000 f1),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 buildinginspection department and the other requirements of Government Code Section 50022.6 have been and shall be complied with. (Cards. 99-17 11. 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.99-17 §11: 89-60 § 2,82-23 § 2, 79-67,76- 24.) 76-2.712 P.U.C.General Orders 95 and 128,adoption. (a)General Order 95 (Rules for Overhead Electric Line Construction)and Geral Order 128(Rules for Construction of Underground Electric Supply Systems)sof the Catifomia 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 Orders 95 and 128 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. (Ords.99-17 §11: 89-60§2, 82-23 § 2, 7 -67,'76-24.) 76-2.714 P.U.C.General Orden 95 and 1.28,application overhead and underground. (a)Electrical work which is outdoors and on poles or on the outside of buildings ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 7 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. 99-17 §11: 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.99-17 §11: 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 High 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. 99-17 §11: 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 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- 17 § 11: 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 iu such manner as to be reasonably safe and free from risk of accident or injury to person or property by fire,shook or otherwise. No person shall act contrary to this general regulation or neglect to act as required hereby. (Ords. 99-17 §11: 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 8 _......................................................... .... . ................................................................................................................................................................__..__.. .......... ...... _ .... ......... ....._.. ... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .. _.. ...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... __ _ _ ..... ........_... .................. 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 Mmes,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. (e)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. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) 7£-2.1412 Boat doe" 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 decks,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. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 §2, 2-23 § 2,79-67, 76-24.) 76-2.1414 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. 99-17 § 11: 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. 76-4.204 Correction notice. 76-4.206 Other violations. 76-4.208 Notice to inspect. 764.210 Types completed before inspection. 764.212 Time of service. 76-4.214 No change after inspection. 76-4,202 Inspection.•All electrical systems shall be inspected by the county building official or designated deputy to insure compliance with thus division. No perm shall conceal electrical work until it is inspected,and written approval to proceed is given. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 89-60§2,82-23 §2,79-67,76-24.) 76-4.244 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99.17 9 fully with this division. (Ords. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 §2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67,76-24.) 76-4.206 {ether 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. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67,76-24.) 76-4.208 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 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. 99-17 § 11: 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. 99-17 § 11: 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. (Ords. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 §2, 82-23 §2,79-67,76-24.) Article 76.4.4 Existing Work ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 10 . .. -. __ __ 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 1996 National Electrical Cade(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. (Ords. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 §2,82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) Chapter 76-6 Connections Article 76-6.2 Connections to Installations Sections: 76-6.202 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. (Ords. 99.17 § 11: 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.99-17 § 11: 89-60 §2,8223 §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 rein=stall 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 ORDMAN CE NO. 99-17 11 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. He/she may likewise at any time revoke such waiver by similar notice. (Ords. 99-17 § 11: 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. (Ords. 99-17 § 11: 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 12 .................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... ... ............ ...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..........._._...... 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 the6unty 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 futures 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. 99-17 § 110 89-60 S§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: 76-8.402 Applications. 76-8.404 Required Information. 76-8.406 Issuance. 76-8.448 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 13 division without having a separate valid unstopped permit therefor for each affected building, structure or premises,except as otherwise allowed in this chapter. (Orris. 99- 17 § 11: 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 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. (Ords. 99-17 § 11: 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 names 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. (Orris. 99- 17 § 11: 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. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2,82-23 §2,79-67, 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. (Ords. 99-17 § 11: 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, ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 14 ........................ ...............................................................................................................................................................__.___ . . _........ ..............._..... ........ ......... . . ....... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..... ........ ._........... . . ......... ....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ... ........_... .................. 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 awned or occupied by the applicant for the permit. (b)Form. The application shall be made on forms fi.raished 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 shalt report to the county building official on all electrical work done under the annual permit during the preceding month. (Orris.99- 17 § 11: 89-603 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67, 76-24.) Chapter 76-10 FEES Article 76-10.2 Section: 76-103.202 Fees required. Article 76-101.2 General 76-10.20.2 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. (Jrds. 99-17 § 11: 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. 76-12.2012 Adoption. 76-12.2034 Application. Article 7612A Modifications Sections. 7612.4032 General terminology. 76-12.4014 1996 National Electrical Code Modification. Article 76.12.2 Adoption and Application 76-12.202 Adoption. (a)The 1996 Edition of the National Electrical Code (published ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 15 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 50022.6 have been and shall be complied with. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 11: 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. 99-17 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79- 67,76-24.) 76-12.404 1996 rational EIectrical Code modifications. The following provisions of the 1996 National Electrical Code are modified as fellows: (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,Statlonary: 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 fallowing is added at the end of the last sentence of Section ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 16 _..................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... .._ _ . ............. ..... ......._...... _...... .... ...... ........ ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... .............. __ ........................ ......... ......... ......... ......_ 210-71 before the exceptions,to read: "Approved numbers or addresses as required by 513 LSC 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 fallowing 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 nutlet of power,heating, and lighting leads,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 44/2 foot intervals." Exception: In tee-bar suspended ceilings, low voltage(50 volts and less),communications, ala,-m and signaling systems,etc. shall be supported as above at not to exceed 8 foot intervals." (Orris. 99-17_§ 11_ 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2,79-67, 76-24.) Sections: 76-14.202 Adoption of tables. One copy of the 1996 National Electrical Code is on file with the building inspection department and the other requirements ofGovernment Code Section 50022.6 have been and shall be complied with. (Ords. 99-1.7 § 11: 89-60 § 2, 82-23 § 2, 79-67,76-24.) SECTION)II. Division 78 is amended to read: Division 78 UNIFORM PLUMBING Chapters: 78-1 General. 78-3 Uniform Plumbing Cade Adopted. 78-5 Modifications. CHAPTER 78-1 GENERAL Article 78-1.101 Title and Scope Sections.- ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 17 78-1.141.1.1 Title. 78-1.101.4 Application and scope. Article 78-1.1.02 Organization and Enforcement Sections- 78-1.102.1 Administrative authority. 78-1.142.2 Duties and powers. 78-1.102.2.2 Might 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. 78-1.143.1.4 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.99-17§12: 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. 99-17 § 12: 74-29: § 724.008: 1994 UPC § 1.0.) 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." (Orris. 99-17 § 12:90-18 §2,7429.) 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 18 _...................................................................._..._.... ........._ ............. .................... . . ....... ......... ......._ ......... ......... ......... .... .............. ........ ............ ._................... ....... ......... . ......... ......... ......... __ _ _ _ _ _.... ........ ................................... 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 carnes ofthe 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 clone 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. 99-17 § 12: 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 cede,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 perform 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 ether person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refit,the Administrative Authority has purse 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,dare,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,dunng usual business hours,to inspect any and all buildings and promises in the performance of their duties!' (Ord. 99-17 § 12,74-29. 1970 UPC § 1.5.) ORDNANCE NO. 99-17 19 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. 99-17 § 12. 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 fust 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 ether than his employees to do or cause to be done any work under the permit." (Ord.99-17§12:74-29. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 20 __ the installation affected. (b)` "dirty-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.99-17 §12.) 78-1.103.2.1.7 Permit only to contractor or owner. Section 103.2.1.7 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." (Ords.. 99-17 § 12: 80-29 § 1.) 78-1.103.4.1 Permit Fees.UPC Section 1013.4.1 Permit Pees is amended to read; "fees shall be as set forth in ordinance adopted by the Board of upervisors" (Ords. 99- 17 § 12. 88-91 § 4; 80-76, 80-29, 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 1.03.4 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." (Ords. 99-17 § 12 88-91 §4, 74-29.) 78-1.1033.4.1.2 Double fees for delayed pent, Section 103.4.1.2 Rouble fees for delayed payment is added to the Uniform Plumbing Code Section 103.4 to read: (a)"A person who starts any wank 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 dues not appy 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 roust 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. 99-17 § 12. 88-91 §4,74-29.) ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 21 Chapter 78-3 Uniform Plumbing Code 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 3),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 adapted 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. 99-17 § 12: 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. 78-5.1212.7.1 Materials for Gas Piping 78-5.101 Title, scope and general. The 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code,adapted 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. (Orris. 99-17 § 12.) 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.99-17 § 12,90-18 § 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 1211 to read: "Low pressure gas pipe installed above grade and exposed to the elements is to be galvanized iron pipe." (Ord.99-17 §12.) SECTION XIII. Division 710 is amended to read: ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 22 _,,,,_............................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................. ........... .._... ......... ......... ......... ......... ._...... ......... ........ ....... ......... ... ....... . ....... ......... ......... . ..... ........... ......... Division 710 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE* Chapters. 7101 Title and Fees. 710-3 Uniform Mechanical Cade adopted. 710-4 Modifications. Chapter 7101 GENERAL Article 7101.1 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 7101.101 Title. This division is the county's mechanical code. (Ords. 99-17§ 13: 74- 31.) 71.0-115.2 Permit fees. UPC Section 115.2,Permit fees, is amendedto read: IVlechanical permit and other fees shall be as set forth in ordinances adopted by the Board of Supervisors." (Orris. 99-17 § 13. 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)rewired 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.99-17 §13: 88-91§5,74- 1.) 71.0.1.115.2.2 Double fees for delayed permit. A person who starts any work for which a permit is required hereunder without first having obtained a permit there=for 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 ""For the statutory previsions authorizing local governments to adopt building regulations which impose restrictions equal to or meter than these 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. ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 23 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. (Ards.99-17 §13: 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 Building 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. 99-17 § 13: 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. (Ords. 99-17§ 13:90-19 §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 Pleating, Ventilating,Air Conditioning or General Building Contractor,or ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 24 _ _ (b)An owner who shall do the work for which the permit is issued personally or only by duly qualified employees". (Ords. 99.17 § 13: 90-19 § 3,74-31.) 710-5.114 UMC See.114,permit issuance. Section 114.1.3 misrepresentation, revocation is added to Uniform Mechanical Code Section 114 to read: "No person shall mare any false statement or misrepresentation in connection with any application for a permit under this division. Any permit issued cinder 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. 99-17 § 13,90-19 § 3, 74-31.) 710-5.115 Uniform Mechanical Cade Table 1-A mechanical permit fees. Uniform Mechanical Code Table 1-A is deleted. (Orris. 99-17 § 13, 90-19 3, 80-28 § 7, 74-31.) SECTION XIV. Division 712 is amended to read: Division 712 UNTfiC)M1 HOUSING CODE* Chapters: 712-2 Adaption 712-5 Modifications Chapter 712-2 ADOPTION Sections: 712-2.002 Purpose and findings. 712-2.014 Generally. 712-2.002 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. 99-17 § 14,81-27 § 1, 1524:prior code § 71.85.) }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 f ;for the provisions of the State Housing Law,see Health&Sal. C. § 17910 ff. ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 25 712-2.004 Generally. The Uniform Housing Code(UHC), 1997 edition,as amended by the California Building 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.99-17 § 14, 81- 27 § 1, 68-3 § 1, 1633, 1524: prior code § 7186.) Chapter 7124 MODIFICATIONS Sections: 7124.002 Generally. 712-4.O06 Section 202 amended-Substandard buildings. 712-4.008 Section 203 deleted. 712-4.010 Section 401 amended—Definitions. 712-4.012 Chapters 11. Notices & Orders of the Building Official. 712-4.014 State Housing Law. 7124.002 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- 17 § 14, 81-27 § 1, 68-3 § 2, 1633, 1524:prior code § 7187.) 7124.006 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 I (State Housing Law Regulations)of Chapter I of Part 1 of Title 25 (Housing 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. 99-17 § 14,86-56 §2,81-27 § 1.) 7124.008 Section 203 deleted. Section 203 (Housing 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.99-17 § 14, 81-27 § 1:prior code § 7124.006;Ords. 68-3 § 2, 1633, 1524:prior code§ 7187(b).) 712.4.010 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. ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 26 __ . ... ..... _ ..._.... (3) 'State Housing Act'shall mean Division 13, part 1.5,Titled'State Housing Law and Building Regulations,'of the Health and Safety Cade of the State of California." (Ards. 99- 17§ _,81-27 § 1:prior code § 712-4.008: Ords. 68-3 § 2, 1633, 1524:prior code § 7187(c).) 712-4.012 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. 99-17 §1.1, 81-27 § 1.) 7124.014 State Housing La=w. For the purpose of enforcing those portions of the State Housing Lave (health& Safety Code,§§ 17910 et seq.) adopted by this code,the wilding Inspection Department is also the Housing Department for Coma.Costa,County.Any violation of such adopted portions of the State Dousing 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 XJ. 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 COS'T'A TIMES,a newspaper published in this County. (§§ 25123 & 25124.) PASSED on June 8, 1999 ,by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Gioia, Uilkema, Gerber and Canciamilla NOES. None ABSENT: supervisor Cesaulnier ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Boar and County Administrator By: ° P utt' B6ard A.AjWu7.,pd ORDINANCE NO. 99-_U_ 27 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on May 18, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Gioia, Uilkena, Gerber, DeSaulnier and Ca r„.iamilla NOES: None ABSENT: Mone ABSTAIN: bone SUBJECT: 1997 Uniform Building Code, ) RESOLUTION NO.996 264 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code, ) 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, ) 1997 Uniform Housing Code, ) 1995 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(USC), 1997"edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code,(UMC) 1997 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code(UPC), 1897 edition of the Uniform Housing Code (MHC) and 1996 edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) (as amended by the California Building Standards Commission),with modifications,as the Countys 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 climactic,geological or topographical conditions. The modifications to the 1997 Uniform Building Code, 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1597 Uniform Housing Code and 1995 National Electric Code Involve changes to the State's Building Standards Code: specifically, amendments to UBC sections 104.2.4,9044.2.1,and 1806.7.2,amendments to UPC sections 103.5.3.1 and 1.211.7.1; deletion of UHC Chapter's 11 (except for sections 1101,1,1103,1104,1104.2), 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 I SS 4 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, 9997 Uniform Housing Code, and 11996 National Electric Code, to the State Department of Housing and Community Development,and to the Building Standards Commission. odoDept: Building Inspection Department l hereby certify dict this In a true and correct Cc: County Administrator copy of an notion taiKen and entered on the Countycoun" minutes`of the Board of Supervisors on the Community Development date shown.W. ATTESTED- €'HIL SATO=i Ierk of the Hoard of Sup#rvisorsd Cour dminstrator RESOLUTION hb 0£ <y Caw t dora+t 9G7.ubo.umc.upt.uhc.t 99&w.doe