HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC ORD 1984-1835 ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1982 EDITION, AMENDING CHAPTER 70; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 1713 AND CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITYc% e
ORDINANCE NO. 1835
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1982 EDITION, AND
APPENDIX, EXCEPT CHAPTER 12 THEREOF; AMENDING CHAPTER
70 ESTABLISHHING THE CITY ENGINEER AS THE ENFORCING
OFFICER OF CHAPTER 70; THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STAN-
DARDS 1982 EDITION; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLA-
TION THEREOF AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1713 AND
CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY.
The City Council of the City of National City, California,
does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 1713 and Chapter 15.08 of the Muni-
cipal Code of the City of National City are hereby deleted and written
to read as follows:
15.08.002 Finding and declaration. The city council speci-
fically and expressly finds and declares that the nature and unique-
ness 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, 1982
Edition, which are noted in and made a part of this chapter. (Ord.
1713 1, 1980: Ord. 1587 1, 1977).
15.08.010 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, Appendix except Chapter 12
and U.B.C. Standards, published by the International Conference of
Building Officials being particularly the 1982 edition thereof, save
and except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended in
this chapter, of which code not less than three copies have been and
are now on file in the office of the city clerk; and the same are
adopted and incorporated as if fully set out at length herein, and
from the date on which the ordinance codified herein takes effect,
the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the
city. (Ord. 1713 2, 1980: Ord. 1587 2, 1977; Ord. 1421 2, 1974).
15.08.015 Section 104(b) amend --Additions, alterations or
repairs. Section 104(b) of the Uniform Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
"(b) Additions, Alterations or Repairs. Additions, %iterations
or repair ',E. made to a nv hui ldin?, or structure
the existing building or structure to comply with all the require-
ments of this Code provided the addition, alteration or repair con-
forms to that required for a new building or structure, Additions,
alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing building or
structure to become unsafe or overloaded. Any building so altered,
which involves a change in use or occupancy shall not exceed the
height, number of stories and area specified for new buildings.
"Alterations or repairs to an existing building or structure
which are not non-structural and do not adversely affect any struc-
tural member or any part of the building or structure having required
fire resistance may be made with the same materials of which the
building or structure is constructed.
"EXCEPTION 1. The installation or replacement of glass shall be
as required for new installations.
"EXCEPTION 2. The installation of wood shingle or shake roofing
material for reroofing or repair shall be as required for new instal-
lations." (Ord. 1787 1, 1982).
15.08.020 Section 201 amend --Department of Building and Safety.
Section 201 of the code adopted by the ordinance codified herein is
amended to read as follows:
"Section 201. There is hereby established in the City of National
City a Department of Building and Safety which shall be under the
direction of the Director of Building and Safety designated by the
appointing authority." (Ord. 1421 6, 1974).
15.08.030 Section 204 delete --Board of Appeals. Section 204
of the Uniform Building Code is hereby deleted.
15.08.035 Section 204 add --Advisory and Appeals Board. Section
204 is hereby added to read as follows:
"The Advisory and Appeals Board is established by city ordinance
#1324 adopted August 1, 1972.
The Board shall have the jurisdiction to review the items as
enumerated in Section 15.04.010(A) (B) (C) and (D) of this code.
15.08.040 Section 205 amend --Violations. Section 205 is hereby
amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
"Section 205. ABANDONED CONSTRUCTION. Any abandoned building or
structure or portion thereof in an incomplete condition inherently
constitutes injury hazards and is otherwise dangerous to health, safety,
"EXCEPTIONS"
1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and
storage sheds, play houses and similar uses, provided the projected
roof area does not exceed 100 square feet.
2. Fences and free-standing walls not over six feet (6') in
height located in residential zones, except when constructed of
masonry and/or exceeds 6'-0" in height.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Cases, counters and partitions not over five feet (5') high.
5. Retaining walls and planter boxes which are not over four
feet (4') in height measured from the top of the footing to the top
of the wall unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable
liquids.
6. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery.
7. Window awnings supported by a exterior wall of Group R,
Division 3, and Group M occupancies when projecting not more than
54 inches.
8. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division
3 occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent
grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons.
9. Repairs which involve only the replacement of component parts
of existing work with similar materials for the purpose of maintenance,
and which do not aggregate over $500.00 in valuation in any twelve (12)
month period, and which do not affect any electrical or mechanical in-
stallations. Repairs exempt from permit requirements shall not include
any addition, change, or modification in construction, exit require-
ments, or permanent fixtures or equipment. Specifically excepted from
permit requirements without limit to valuation are the following:
I. Painting and decorating, exclude painting signs.
II. Installation of floor covering.
III. Cabinet work.
IV. Outside paving.
"Unless otherwise exempted by this code, separate plumbing, elec-
trical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted
items.
"Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not he
deemed to grant authorization for any work to he done it any manner in
and the public welfare by reason of unprotected trenches and excava-
tions, projecting structural elements, open pipe systems, exposed
electrical conductors, and/or other conditions characteristic of
construction projects.
"(a) GENERAL. Whenever any building or structure, for which
construction work has been authorized by a permit issued pursuant to
this code, is abandoned in such an incomplete condition for a period
in excess of 180 calendar days, said building or structure is, for the
purpose of this section, an unsafe building and is hereby declared to
be a public nuisance. Such public nuisance shall be abated in accor-
dance with the procedures specified in Section 203 of the Uniform
Building Code.
(b) NOTICE TO PERMIT HOLDER. The Director of Building and Safety
shall give notice to the permit holder of such abandoned construction
as specified in Chapter 4 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,Code.
(c) RENEWAL PERMIT REQUIRED. Before construction work can be
recommenced a renewal building permit shall be first obtained to do so,
and the fees therefor shall be paid as specified in the schedule
adopted by the city.
(d) For the purpose of this section, the term "incomplete struc-
ture" shall be interpreted to mean any building or structure described
in paragraph (a) of this section and which is open to trespass by the
public, or which constitutes a hazard to any official named in Section
202(a) and (b), any police/officer, fire official, or other authorized
person entering upon the premises in the performance of any official
duty required by this code or other ordinance or law.
Fencing shall not be deemed as closing such premises to trespass
as described herein." (Ord. 1421 5, 1974).
15.08.050 Section 301(a) delete and amend --Permits required.
Section 301(a) is deleted and amended to read as follows:
"Section 301(a). PERMITS REQUIRED. No person, firm or corpor-
ation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve,
remove, convert, or demolish any building, structure, or sign in
the City of National City, or cause the same to be done, without first
obtaining a separate building permit for each such building, structure
or sign from the Director of Building and Safety.
violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances
of this jurisdiction." (Ord. 1787 6, 1982: Ord. 1421 7, 1974).
15.08.060 Section 304 amend--Permits--fees. Section 304 of
the code adopted by ordinance codified herein is amended by revising
subsection (b) (d) and adding subsections (f) , (g) , (h) , (i) , and (j)
to read as follows:
"(b) Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required
to be submitted by Subsection (b) of Section 302, a plan permit filing
fee per Section 15.08.060(h) and plan review fee as enumerated in the
schedule prepared and adopted by the city shall be paid at the time of
submitting plans and specifications to the Building and Safety
Department.
When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional
plan review and additional fees shall be charged as enumerated in the
schedule prepared and adopted by the city.
(d) Investigation Fees: Work without a Permit.
1. Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit
is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining
said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit
may be issued for such work.
2. An investigation fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) in
addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit
is then or subsequently issued. The payment of such investigation
fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other pro-
visions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
(f) Compliance Survey Fee. The fee for conducting a compliance
survey of an existing building or structure shall be paid to the
Director of Building 4 Safety at the rate of $.05 per square foot,
with a minimum of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each unit located in
buildings and/or structures.
(g) Energy Plan Check Fee. The fee for state -mandated energy
plan checking shall be ten cents per square foot for residential
buildings and five cents per square foot for commercial and industrial
buildings. (Ord. 1629 3(c), 1978).
(h) Permit Filing Fee. A permit filing service fee of fifteen
dollars ($15.00) shall be paid for each project submitted to the city
for review.
(i) Reinspection Fee: Whenever it shall be necessary to make an
extra inspection to any project due to incorrect address and/or any
reason enumerated in Section 305(g) a reinspection fee of fifteen
dollars ($15.00) may be charged as determined by the Director of
Building and Safety.
(j) 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 appli-
cation for a building permit pursuant to this code.
15.08.070 Section 305 amend --Inspections. Section 305 of the
code adopted by ordinance codified herein is amended by revising
subsection (g) paragraph four (4) and by adding subsection (h).
(g) To obtain a reinspection, the permittee shall file an appli-
cation therefor in writing upon a form provided for that purpose, and
pay the reinspection fee per schedule entitled building valuation
multipliers.
(h) Compliance Survey Inspection. Upon receipt of a written
request for a compliance survey from the owner and after the fee speci-
fied in section 304(f) 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.
15.08.075 Chapter 3 delete --Table 3-A Building Permit Fees.
Delete Table 3-A--Building Permit Fees.
15.08.080 Chapter 3 add --Section 308--Building Permit Fees.
Add Section 308, Building Permit Fees to read as follows:
"When plans and other data are submitted to the city for plan
review, fees as set forth in the schedule entitled, 'Building Permit
Fees, effective July 1, 1980' shall be remitted."
15.08.085 Section 503(d) amend --Fire Rating for Occupancy
Separations. Section 503(d) is amended by adding No. 6 to read as
follows:
"6. The kitchen serving the dining area of which it is a part."
15.08.090 Section 513 amend --Premises identification. Section
513 is amended to read as follows:
Every principal building or structure located within the incor-
porated 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
on 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.
15.08.095 Section 514 add --Fire Protection. Section 514
is added to the code adopted by the ordinance codified herein to read
as follows:
"Section 514. FIRE PROTECTION. All premises where buildings or
portions of buildings are hereafter constructed shall comply with
Part III of the currently adopted edition of the Uniform Fire Code."
(Ord. 1421 12, 1974).
15.08.100 Section 705 amend --Light, Ventilation and Sanitation.
Section 705 is amended by adding to 4th paragraph access to read as
follows:
ACCESS. Where there are two (2) or more places of business within
a single building, with the exception of food handling establishments,
common restrooms, one for each sex may be provided. The entrances for
such restrooms shall open on a common accessway." (Ord. 1424 5, 1974).
15.08.105 Section 1102(c) add --Shade Structures --oversize.
Section 1102(c) is amended by adding to read as follows:
"EXCEPTION: Agricultural and nursery shade structures used only
for the protection of live plants and vegetation, when covered with
non—combustible or plasticized materials which are inherently flame
retardant and which are approved for exterior use, may exceed 1,000
square feet in area." (Ord. 1421 13, 1974).
15.08.110 Section 1103 amend --Shade structures --Location on
property. Section 1103 of the code adopted by the ordinance codified
herein is amended by adding thereto as follows:
"Agricultural and nursery shade structures used only for the pro-
tection of live plants and vegetation, when covered with noncombustible
or plasticized materials which are inherently flame retardant and which
are approved for exterior use, and shall not be less than ten feet
(10') from any adjacent property line if the covered area exceeds
1,000 square feet." (Ord. 1421 14, 1974).
15.08.115 Section 3203 delete --APPLICATION (G), (H). Section
3203 Application (G) and (H) is hereby deleted.
15.08.120 Section 3203(f) delete (5) and (6)--Ordinary Roof
Covering. Amend (5) and (6) . Section 3203(f) is amended by deleting
(5) and (6) and rewriting to read:
"5. Wood Shingles:
(a) New roofs. Treated wood shingles applied to solid
sheathing and as specified in Tables 32A f B.
(b) Reroofing. Treated wood shingles applied to solid
sheathing or existing spaced sheathing as specified
in Tables 32 A , B and Appendix Chapter 32 Reroofing.
6. Wood Shakes:
(a) New Roofs. Treated wood shakes applied to solid
sheathing and as specified in Tables 32 A F B.
(b) Reroofing. Treated wood shingles applied to solid
sheathing or existing spaced sheathing and as specified
in Tables 32 A & B and Appendix Chapter 32 Reroofing.
15.08.125 Section 3203(g) delete --Special Purpose Roofs.
Section 3203(g) Special purpose roofs is hereby deleted.
15.08.130 Section 3802(a) amend --Automatic Fire -extinguishing
systems. Section 3802(a) of the Uniform Building Code adopted by
this chapter is amended by adding a paragraph to read as follows:
"Section 3802(a) In every building regardless of occupancy
group or type of construction when such building is more than 40 feet
or 4 stories in height." (Ord. 1421 23, 1974).
15.08.135 Section 715(c) Appendix -amend --Kiosks. Section 715(c)
Kiosks. Kiosks and similar structures within the mall (temporary or
permanent) shall meet the following requirements:
1. They must be constructed of noncombustible materials or
fire retardant treated wood.
2. They are provided with automatic sprinklers if roofed over in
such a manner as to obstruct sprinkler discharge from the building
sprinkler system.
3. They are separated from each other by at least 20 feet.
4. They are pot over 300 square feet in area.
15.08.140 Section 1110 Appendix add --Exterior walls and openings.
"Exceptions." Section 1110 exterior walls and openings "exceptions"
to read as follows:
"Exceptions" is enumerated in Chapter 11 Sections 1102(c) and
1103.
15.08.145 Chapter 12 Appendix delete --Requirements for Group R,
Division 3 Occupancy. Chapter 12 Appendix is hereby deleted.
15.08.150 Chapter 70 Appendix amend --Excavation and Grading.
Chapter 70 Appendix Excavation and grading is hereby amended to
read:
"The term 'Building Official' as contained therein is amended to
read 'City Engineer of the City of National City.'"
PASSED and ADOPTED this -day of October, 1984.
R MAY
VIC MAY
VI C R
ATTEST:
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California,
on October 9, 1984 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmen
Nays: Councilmen
Absent: Councilmen
Abstain: Councilmen
Cooper;
None
Dalla, Van Deventer* Waters
AUTHENTICATED BY:
Morgan
None
KILE MORGAN
By:
Mayor of the City of National City, California
City erk of the City of Nati al 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 September 184 1984
and on
October 9, 1984
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. 1835 of the City of National City, passed
and adopted by the Council of said City on October 9, 1984
(Seal)
By:
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
Deputy