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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC ORD 1989-1975 Amends Ch. 15.08, Uniform Building Code (15.08)ORDINANCE NO. 1975 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1988 EDITION, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AND APPENDIX CHAPTER 70, DELETING APPENDIX CHAPTER 12, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS 1988 EDITION; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1908 AND CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of National City as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of National City hereby adopts the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, and the Uniform Building Code Standards, 1988 Edition. Section 2. The City Council of the City of National City hereby amends certain sections and appendix Chapter 70 and deletes appendix Chapter 12, of the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition and amends Ordinance No. 1908 and Chapter 15.08 of the National City Municipal Code, to read as follows: Sections: 1.5.08.005 15.08.010 15.08.015 15.08.020 15.08.025. 15.08.030 15.08.035 15.08.040 15.08.045 15.08.050 15.08.055 15.08.060 15.08.065 15.08.070 15.08.075 15.08.080 15.08.085 15.08.090 15.08.09S 15.08.100 15.08.105 15.08.110 15.08.115 15.08.120 15.08.125 15.08.130 15.08.135 15.08.140 CHAPTER 15.08 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE Findings and declaration Code adopted Section 104(f)..deleted..Historical Buildings Section 104(f)..added..Historical Buildings Section 202(c)..deleted..Right of Entry Section 202(c)..added..Right of Entry Section 203..amended..Unsafe Buildings or Structures Section 203..added..Unsafe Buildings or Structures Section 204(a)(b)..deleted..Board of Appeals Section 204(a)..added..Advisory and Appeals Board Section 205..deleted..Violations Section 205..added..Violations Section 301(b-1)(b-5)..deleted..Exempted Work Section 301(b-1)(b-5)..added..Exempted Work Section 304(b)(c)(e)2..deleted..Fees Section 304(b)(c)(e)2 and Subsections (g)(h) (i)(j). added. .Fees Section 30.5(f)..added..0ther Inspections Section 305(g)..amended..Re-inspections Chapter 3..Table No. 3-A..deleted Chapter 3..Building Permit Fees..added Section 513..deleted..Premises identification Section 513..added..Premises identification Section 3204(e)3..added..Special purpose roofs Section 3802(a)..added..Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems Section 5601(e)..added..General..Kiosks Appendix Chapter 12..deleted..Requirements for Group R Division 3 Occupancy Appendix Chapter 3212(g)..amended..Shingles and Shakes Appendix Chapter 70..amended..Excavation and Grading 15.08.005 Findings and declaration. The city council specifically and expressly finds and declares that the nature and the uniqueness of the climate, terrain, location, environment, and rate of population growth of the city necessitates and demands specific changes in, and variations from the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, which are noted in and made a part of this chapter. 15.08.010 Code adopted. There is adopted by the city council, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, use, height, area, fire resistance, and maintenance of all buildings and/or structures, that certain code known as the Uniform Building Code except Appendix Chapter 12 and Uniform Building Code Standards, published by the International Conference of Building Officials being particularly the 1988 Edition thereof, save and except such portions as are deleted, added, modified or amended, of which code one copy has been and is now filed in the office of the city clerk; and the same is adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter takes effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the city. 15.08.015 Section 104(f' .deleted. .Historical Buildings. Section 104(f) of the Uniform Building Code is deleted. 15.08.020 Section 104(f)..added..Historical Buildings. Section 104(f) of the Uniform Building Code is added to read as follows: All Historical structures so designated shall, for the purpose of enlargement, alterations, repair, moving, removal, demolition, converging, occupancy, use, and maintenance be made to comply with Chapter 15.34 Historical Buildings as enumerated in the National City Municipal Code. 15.08.025 Section 202(c)..deleted..RiEht of Entry. Section 202(c) of the Uniform Building Code is deleted. 15.08.030 Section 202(c)..added..RiEht of Entry. Section 202(c) of the Uniform Building Code is added to read as follows: When necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this code or reasonable cause to believe that there exist in any building or upon any premises a condition or code violation which makes such building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the Building Official, San Diego County Health Department and/or their authorized representatives may request entry as specified in Chapter 1.12 of the National City Municipal Code. 15.08.035 Section 203..deleted..Unsafe Buildings or Structures. Section 203 of the Uniform Building Code is deleted. 15.08.040 Section 203..added..Unsafe Buildings or Structures. Section 203 of the Uniform Building Code is added to read as follows: Unsafe Buildings or Structures, Section 203. (a) All buildings or structures regulated by this code which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe. Any use of buildings or structures constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is, for the purpose of this section, an unsafe use. Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary and other appendages or structural members which are supported by, attached to, or a part of a building and which are in deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads which are specified in this code are hereby designated as unsafe building appendages. (b) Abandoned buildings or structures or portions thereof in incomplete condition inherently constitutes a hazard, is declared dangerous, unsafe, and declared a public nuisance by reason of unprotected trenches and excavations, projecting structural elements, open piping systems, exposed electrical conductors and/or other conditions characteristic of construction projects. (c) For the purpose of this section, the term "incomplete, building or structure", shall be interpreted to mean any building or structure described herein. (d) All such unsafe buildings, structures or appendages are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Dangerous Buildings Code adopted by this jurisdiction. As an alternative, the building official, or other employee or official of this jurisdiction as designated by the governing body, may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation. 15.08.045 Section 204(a)(b)..deleted..Board of Appeals. Section 204 of the Uniform Building Code is deleted. 15.08.050 Section 204(a)..added..Advisory and Appeals Board. Section 204(a) of the Uniform Building Code is added to read as follows: The Advisory and Appeals Board is established by City Ordinance No. 1324 adopted August 1, 1972. The Board shall have jurisdiction to review the items as enumerated in Chapter 15.04 of the National City Municipal Code. 15.08.055 Section 205..deleted..Violations. Section 205 of the Uniform Building Code is deleted. 15.08.060 Section 205..added..Violations. Section 205 of the Uniform Building Code is added to read as follows: Violations of any provisions of this code shall be punishable as a misdemeanor and shall carry the penalties as prescribed in Chapter 1.20 of the National City Municipal Code. 15.08.06.5 Section 301(b-1)(b-5)..deleted..Exempted Work. Section 301(b-1(b-5) of the Uniform Building Code is deleted. 15.08.070 Section 301(b-1(b-S)..added..Exempted Work. Section 301(b-1(b-S) of the Uniform Building Code is added to read as follows: (b-1) One story free standing (detached) accessory buildings used as tool/storage shed, playhouse, patio covers, greenhouses, kiosks, and shade structures only, not exceeding one hundred square feet (100 sq.ft.) of area and providing all required yard requirements are observed as set forth in the National City Municipal Code. (b-5) Retaining walls not exceeding three feet (3'-0") in height measured from the top of existing ground level to the top of the wall, except where supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III -A liquids. Retaining walls exceeding eight feet (8'-0") in height or when a part of a building or structure shall be designed by a licensed architect or engineer in the State of California. 15.08.075 Section 304(b)(c)(e)2..deleted..Fees. Section 304(b)(c)(e)2 of the Uniform Building Code is deleted. 15.08.080 Section 304(b)(c)(e)2 and Subsections (g)(h) (i)(j)..added..Fees. Section 304(b)(c)(e)2 and subsections (g)(h)(i)(j) of the Uniform Building Code is added to read as follows: (b) Permit Fees. The fees for each permit shall be as set forth on the schedule entitled, "Building Permit Fees", adopted by the city. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the building official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, elevators, fire -extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment. (c) Plan Review Fees. When plans and/or other data are required to be submitted by subsection (b) of Section 302, a plan permit filing fee per Section 15.08.080 shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and/or other data. (e)2. Fee: An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The fee shall be as set forth on the schedule entitled, "Valuation Multipliers". The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law. (g) Compliance Survey Fee. The fee for conducting a compliance survey of an existing building and/or structure shall be paid to the city at the rate of $.05 per square foot area, with a minimum of fifty ($50) dollars for each unit located in the building and/or structure. (h) Energy Plan Check Fee. The fee for required energy plan check shall be as follows: RESIDENTIAL: 1. Single family $50.00 2. Multiple family $100.00 -D _,. Additions up to 300 sq.ft. $25.00 4. Additions over 300 sq.ft. $50.00 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL: $150.00 (i) Permit Filing Fee. A permit filing fee of fifteen ($15) dollars shall be paid for each project submitted to the city for review. EXCEPTIONS: The United States, the State of California, the County of San Diego, the City of National City, and other public agencies shall not be required to pay any fees for filing an application for a building permit pursuant to this code. (j) Re -inspection Fee. Whenever it shall be necessary to make an extra inspection to any project due to incorrect address or any reason enumerated in Section 305(g) a re - inspection fee per schedule entitled, "Valuation Multipliers" shall be paid to the city. 15.08.085 Section 30.5(f)..added..0ther Inspections. Section 305(f)2 of the Uniform Building Code is added to read as follows: (f)2. Compliance Survey Inspection. Upon receipt of a written request for a compliance survey from the owner and after the fee specified in Section 304(g) has been paid, the Director of Building and Safety may inspect an existing building or structure to ascertain its compliance with the provisions of this code and other applicable laws and ordinances, and report his findings in writing to such owner. 15.08.090 Section 305(g)..amended..Re-inspections. Section 305.(g) of the Uniform Building Code is amended by revising paragraph four of subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) To obtain a re -inspection, the permittee shall file an application therefor in writing upon a form provided for that purpose, and pay the re -inspection fee per schedule entitled, "Building Multipliers." In instances where re -inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of work will be performed until the fees have been paid. 15.08.095 Chapter 3..deleted..Table 3-A Building Permit Fees. Chapter 3, Table 3-A Building Permit Fees of the Uniform Building Code is deleted. 15.08.100 Chapter 3..added..Building Permit Fees. Chapter 3, Building Permit Fees of the Uniform Building Code is added to read as follows: The fee for each permit shall be as set forth on the schedule entitled, "Building Permit Fees", adopted by the city. 15.08.105 Section .513..deleted..Premises Identification. Section 513, Premises Identification of the Uniform Building Code is deleted. 15.08.110 Section 513..added..Premises Identification. Section 513, Premises Identification of the Uniform Building Code is added to read as follows: Every principal building or structure located within the incorporated limits of the City of National City shall be identified by a designated street number as issued by the Director of Building and Safety. Approved numbers, or addresses, shall be placed on all new and existing buildings adjacent to the principal entrance where the numbers posted at the entrance shall be posted on the building or at a point that is plainly visible and legible from the street which is addressed. If necessary, directional signs shall be posted showing proper access to a given address, from the point where the Fire Department access roadway leaves the dedicated street, to the entrance of each addressed building. All such numbers shall be placed on a contrasting background. 15.08.115 Section 3204(e)3..added..Special Purpose Roofs Section 3204(e)3 Special Purpose Roofs of the Uniform Building Code is amended by adding paragraph 3 to read as follows: Section 3204(e)3. All wood shakes and/or shingle, new and re -roofing, installed in the city limits shall conform to the following: 1. Group R Occupancies, Division 3, wood shakes and/or shingles shall be Class C fire retardant. 2. Group R Occupancies, Division 1, wood shakes and/or shingles shall be Class C fire retardant. 2. Group M, Division 1, wood shakes and/or shingles shall be Class C fire retardant. 4. Group B, Division 1 and 2, wood shakes and/or shingles shall be Class C fire retardant. 5. When the area of repairs and/or re -roofing exceeds twenty-five percent of the total roof area for the occupancies listed above, fire retardant shakes and/or shingles shall be installed. 15.08.120 Section 3802(a) General..amended..Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems. Section 3802(a) General of the Uniform Building Code is amended by adding paragraph (a) to read as follows: In every building regardless of occupancy group or type of construction, when such building is more than 40 feet or 4 stories in height, all automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. 15.08.125 Section 5601(e)..added..General..Kiosks. Section 5601(e) General of the Uniform Building Code is amended by adding paragraph (e) to read as follows: Kiosks. Kiosks and/or similar structures within the mall (temporary or permanent) shall be constructed to the following: 1. Be constructed of non-combustible materials or fire retardant treated wood. 9. Provided with an automatic sprinkler system if roofed over in such manner as to obstruct the sprinkler heads from the main building sprinkler system. 3. Separated from each other a minimum of 20 feet. 4. Area not to exceed 300 square feet. 15.08.130 Appendix Chapter 12 Division I and II..deleted ..Re2uirements for Group 3 and 4 Occupancies. Appendix Chapter 12 Division I and II of the Uniform Building Code is deleted. 15.08.135 Appendix Chapter 3212(E)..amended..Shinles and Shakes. Appendix Chapter 3212(g) of the Uniform Building Code is amended by adding paragraph (g) to read as follows: (g) Wood shingles and/or shakes installed during repairs and/or re -roofing projects shall conform with the regulations set forth in Section 3204(e)2 of this code. 15.08.140 Appendix Chapter 70..amended..Excavation and GradinE. Appendix Chapter 70 Excavation and Grading of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as follows: The term "Building Official" as used therein is amended to read, "City Engineer of National City." PASSED and ADOPTED this 25th day of JULY 1989. ATTEST: AA", Lori Anne Peoples, ity Clerk APPROVED: George H. Eiser, I I, City Attorney George . Waters, Mayor Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on 7 / 2 5 / $ $ by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen Nays: Councilmen Absent: Councilmen Abstain: Councilmen Dallas Inzunza, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters None None AUTHENTICATED BY: None GEORGE H. WATERS By: Mayor of the City of National City, California City Clerk of the City of National City, California Deputy I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was not finally adopted until seven calendar days had elapsed between the days of its introduction and the days of its final passage, to wit, on 6/20/89 and on 7/25/$9 I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT said ordinance was read in full prior to its final passage or that the reading of said ordinance in full was dispensed with by a vote of not less than a majority of the members elected to the Council and that there was available for the consideration of each mem- ber of the Council and the public prior to the day of its passage a written or printed copy of said ordinance. I FURTHER CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and cor- rect copy of ORDINANCE NO. 1975 of the City of National City, passed and adopted by the Council of said City on 7 / 2 5 / 89 (Seal) By: City Clerk of the City of National City, California Deputy