HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2901ORDINANCE NO 2901
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING CHAPTERS 15 04,
15 06, 15 08, 15 10, 15 12, 15 16, 15 18 AND 15 22 OF THE REDLANDS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 2019 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 2
INCLUDING APPENDICES J, G, H, I), 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
(CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 2 5 INCLUDING
APPENDICES H, J, S, AND V ), 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
(CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 5 INCLUDING
APPENDIX H), 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE
OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 3), 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL
CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 4), 2019
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 11) 2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
(CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 6), AND 2019
CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 8), BY REFERENCE, AND MAKING
AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ADDING CHAPTER 15 60 TO THE REDLANDS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022 1 et seq empowei the City to
adopt by reference various codes, mcludmg the California Building Code and Cahfornia
Residential Code, 2019 editions, published by the International Code Council, Cahfornia
Electrical Code, 2019 edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, California
Plumbmg Code, 2019 edition and California Mechanical Code, 2019 edition, published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 2019 California Energy Code,
2019 California Historical Building Code, and the 2019 California Gieen Building Standards
Code, along with applicable amendments, as published by the California Building Standards
Commission, and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 7 authorizes the City to make
amendments to said codes on the basis of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions
existing u1 the City, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands (the "City Council") is unformed
and finds that the geographical area in which the City is located receives relatively low amounts
of precipitation, very low humidity levels, and extremely high temperatures all of which are
conducive to the spread of fire, and
WHEREAS, the City Council is informed and finds that the geographical area in which
the City is located is subjected to extremely strong winds, commonly referred to as Santa Ana
winds, which reach speeds of 80 miles per hour m the City, result in extensive damage, and are
also conducive to the spread of fire, and
WHEREAS, the City Council is informed and finds that within the City there are four
earthquake faults (Redlands Heights, Banning, Crafion, and the Redlands Faults), and three
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other faults (Loma Lmda, San Jacinto, and the San Andreas Faults) are immediately adjacent to
the City, creating the potential for catastrophic damage and fire hazards, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that because the City is subject to the
above referenced climatic, geological, and topographical conditions that amendments to the
California Buildmg Standards Codes are necessary to protect life and property,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOW
Section 1 That the text of existing Chapters 15 04, 15 06, 15 08, 15 10, 15 12, 15 16,
15 18, 15 22 of Title 15 of the Redlands Municipal Code are hereby deleted m their entirely and
rewritten to read as described m Exhibit "A" to this ordinance
Section 2. That Chapter 15 60 of Title 15 of the Redlands Municipal Code is added
to read as described in Exhibit "B" to this ordinance
Section 3 That the City Council hereby finds and determines that the adoption of this
ordinance is exempt from review under the California Enviromnental Quality Act ("CEQA")
pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines implementing CEQA
Section 4 That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice m accordance with
Government Code Section 6066 of a public hearing to be held on December 17, 2019 at 5 OOpm,
or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard m the Redlands City Council Chambers located
at 35 Cajon Street, Redlands, California regarding the City Council's proposed adoption of this
ordinance
Section 5. In the event that any provision of this ordinance, or any part hereof, or any
application hereof to any person or circumstances, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid or ineffective by a court of competent jurisdiction on its face or as applied,
such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this ordmance, or any
part hereof, or any application hereof to any person or circumstance or of said provision as
applied to any other person or circumstance It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent of
the City that this ordinance would have been adopted had such unconstitutional, invalid, or
ineffective provision not been included herem
Section 6. The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once m the
Redlands Daily Facts, a newspaper of general circulation within the City and thereafter this
ordinance shall take effect as provided by law
Attest
e Donaldson, City Clerk
aul W Foster, Mayor
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregomg
ordmance was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th
day of December, 2019, by the followmg vote
AYES Councilmembers Barich, Tejeda, Momberger, Davis, Mayor Foster
NOES None
ABSTAIN None
ABSENT None
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Donaldson, City Clerk
Exhibit "A"
CHAPTER 15 04
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC)
SECTIONS
15 04 010 DOCUMENTS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
15 04 020 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
15 04 030 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
15 04 040 MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
15 04 050 AWNINGS
15 04 060 TEMPORARY USE OF STREETS AND ALLEYS
15 04 070 GRADING
15 04 090 VIOLATION, PENALTY
15 04 010 DOCUMENTS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE --COPIES ON FILE
That certain document on file m the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as
the 2019 California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, including Chapters 1, 9, 15, 31 and 33, as
amended, and Appendices G, H, I and J, as amended, is adopted as the building code of the City
and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code and amendments are
referred to and are adopted and made part of this chapter
15 04 020 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
The following sections and subsections of the California Building Code, Chapter 1, Division II,
Sections 105 thiough 113 4 are added and/or amended as follows
A CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 105 2(2), entitled "Work Exempt from permit",
is hereby amended by amending items 2 and 4, to read as follows
2 Wood, chain-link, plastic, vinyl, metal or sunilai fences not over 6 feet in height or
masonry, concrete fence not over 3 feet in height measuied from the lowest adjacent
grade to top of the wall
4 Retaining walls that are not more than 3 feet in height measured from the lowest
adjacent grade unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class I, II or III -A
liquids
B CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 105 3 1, entitled "Action on Application," is
hereby amended by the addition of two (2) exceptions to read as follows
Exception 1 A permit shall not be issued for work on property within an area which may be
unsafe or for which no public access for such work is provided, or, because of the hazards, there
is no way in which the work can be done so that it will be safe,
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Exception 2 A permit shall be withheld or denied if the Chief Building Official finds there are
existing violations of the provisions of Title 15 of the Redlands Municipal Code, or of any other
provision of the Redlands Municipal Code, on the site "
C CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 105 5, entitled "Expiration," is hereby deleted in
its entirety and rewritten to read as follows
Every penult issued by the chief building official under the provisions of this code shall expire
by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not
commenced within 180 days from date of such permit, 01 if the building or work authorized by
such permit is suspended of abandoned for a period of 180 or more days after work is
commenced Before such work can be recoininenced, a new permit shall be first obtamed, and
the fee therefore shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided
no changes have been made or will be made m the original plans and specifications for such
work, and provided further that such suspension 01 abandonment has not exceeded one year In
order to renew action on a perrnrt after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full perrnrt fee
It shall be the responsibility of the permittee to arrange for building inspections within 180 days
after issuance of permit and to verify non -suspension or abandonment of work by arranging for
building inspections which will show the work is progressmg within any 180 day time period
The Chief Building Official shall have the authority to void any permit for which substantial
progress has not been made in such 180 day tune period
The Chief Building Official may require that a detailed schedule be provided to insure that
demolition or remodeling work progresses expeditiously and debris is hauled from the site as
generated The Chief Building Official may require the owner to retain a Certified Asbestos
Consultant to investigate such debris either before work begins or at any tirne asbestos
containing materials are discoveied or suspected to insure proper handling and notification
procedures are followed in a timely manner
For the purpose of this section "start of construction" means the placement of permanent
construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slabs or footings or any work beyond
the stage of excavation, placement of steel reinforcement, and/or temporary concrete forrning
Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling,
nor does it include the installation of streets, driveways or walkways, nor does it include the
excavation for a basement, footings, piers or foundations, nor the placement of plumbing,
electric wiring, or reinforcing steel, nor does it include the installation on the property of
accessory buildings such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not as a part of
the main structure
For a structure without a basement or pouted footings, the "start of construction" includes the
first permanent framing or assembly of the structure or any part thereof on its piling and
foundation
It shall be the responsibility of the permittee to show evidence of "start of construction" by
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anangmg for building inspections within 180 days after issuance of permit and to verify non -
suspension 01 abandonment of work by anangmg for building inspections which will show the
work is progressing within any 180 day time period
Failure to keep the site clear of debris may cause the site to be found a public nuisance and
abated as provided by law Failure to continually pursue demolition work during normal working
hours, after once started, may cause the site to be declared a public nuisance and abated by
procedures as provided by appropriate sections of this code or any other laws of the city
D CBC Chaptei 1, Division II, Section [A] 105 6, entitled "Suspension or revocation," is
hereby amended by the addition of the following two (2) paragraphs to read as follows
The Chief Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the
provisions of this code if dust is generated in excess of local, state, or federal standards, or
conditions of project approvals
Failure to keep the site clear of debris or properly contain asbestos contarnmg materials may
cause the pen -int to be suspended or revoked and the site to be declared a public nuisance and
abated as provided for by law
E CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 107 6, entitled "Demolition and/or Remodeling
Permits," is hereby added to read as follows
The Chief Building Official may require that a detailed schedule be provided to insure that
demolition or remodeling woik progiesses expeditiously and debris is hauled from the site as
generated
F CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 110 3 4 2, entitled "Roof deck and wall bracing
(sheaf wall) inspections," is heieby added to read as follows
After roof sheathing and exterioi wall bracing is in place and properly fastened and all othei
work preliminary to application of the roof covering and exterior weatherproofing has been
completed
G CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 110 3 11 3, entitled "Re -roofing Inspections," is
hereby added to read as follows
In addition to a final inspection, mspection shall be made at least one day in advance of the start
of any re -roofing work and in -progress inspections shall be made as determined necessary by the
Chief Building Official
H CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 111 3 , entitled "Temporary Occupancy," is
hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read as follows
If the Chief Buildmg Official fmds that no substantial hazard will result from occupancy of any
building or portions thereof before the same is completed, the Chief Building Official may issue
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a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the use of a portion or portions of a building or
structure, provided an administrative fee, as established by resolution of the city council, is paid
for that temporary certificate of occupancy At the end of the temporary occupancy, the Chief
Building Official shall be approved for final occupancy and inspected
I CBC Chapter I, Division II, Section [A] 111 5, entitled "Certificate of Occupancy a
requirement for issuing a city business license," is hereby added to read as follows
No license to conduct a busyness, occupation or profession m a particular building or structure in
the City of Redlands shall be issued by the Finance Director of said City until the Chief Building
Official has certified that a valid certificate of occupancy exists as required by this code
J CBC Chaptei 1, Division II, Subsection [A] 112 1 1, entitled "Approval of Utility
Connections," is hereby added to read as follows
The Chief Building Official may withhold approval of any 01 all utility connections for any
building if the building has not received its final inspection approval or if the site work has not
been completed, or if the property does not comply with all applicable City of Redlands
Municipal Code provisions or conditions of approval, unless it can be determined that the
withholding of any utility would be detrinental to health, property or public welfare No
building or structure is to be occupied or used without the approval of the Chief Building Official
or without the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
K CBC Chaptei 1, Division II, Subsection [A] 112 1 2, entitled "Approval of Utility
Connections for vacant buildings," is hereby added to read as follows
The Chief Building Official shall inspect every building when the utility meters have been
removed, or the system has been without services for more than a period of 180 days The
property shall comply with all applicable code provisions, laws and ordinances before the
approval of utility meters connections
L CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Subsection [A] 1131 1, entitled "Membership and
Organization," is hereby added to read as follows
The City Planning Commission shall serve as the Board of Appeals The Chief Building
Official, Director of Development Services and the Fire Chief of the City shall serve in an
advisory capacity when requested to do so Board members shall disqualify themselves and shall
not participate in any decision m which they have a conflict of interest
M CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Subsection [A] 113 1 2, entitled "Tasks of the Board of
Appeals" is hereby added to read
To hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or deterrnmatrons made by the Chief Building
Official The Board shall provide reasonable interpretations of the Building Code and
recommend new legislation to the City Council when conditions so require it
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N CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 113 2, entitled "Liinitations of Authority,"
shall be amended in part with the last sentence being deleted and rewritten to read as follows
The Board shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of
this Code nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of this Code
0 CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A] 113 4, entitled "Procedures," is hereby added to
read as follows
An application for an appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or other
rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions do not fully
apply or an equally good or better forin of construction is proposed After notice to such parties
as the Boaid may direct, a hearing shall be held and the Board may affn-in or deny the decision of
the Chief Building Official The Board's determination shall be m writing to the Chief Building
Official with a copy to the appellant If the appellant disagrees with the decision of the Board, he
may appeal the decision to the City Council Such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk
within fifteen (15) days of the decision by the Board
15 04 030 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
CBC Chapter 9, Division II, Section 901 2 is hereby amended by the addition of a sentence to
read as follows
See Redlands Municipal Code, Title 15, Chapter 15 20 Fire Code, for additions and
amendments to this chapter
15 04 040 MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
CBC Chapter 15, Division II, Table 1505 1 of the California Building Code is hereby amended
to read as follows
Table 1505 I
Minimum Roof Covering Classification foi different types of construction for
new buildings, re -roofs or additions
IA
IB
IIA
IIB
IIIA
IIIB
IV
VA
VB
A
A
A
A
A
A
B*
B*
B*
*See Section 1505 1 1 for Class A Roof Coverings m Very -High Fire Hazard
Severity
CBC Chapter 15 Subsection 1505 1 1 is hereby amended by the addition of a paragraph to read
as follows
Roof coverings within the fire hazard areas as designated by the City of Redlands Fire
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Chief on the Fire Hazard Map A Fire Hazard Map shall be filed in the Office of the City
Clerk and copies of said map shall be on file in the Division of Building and Safety and
the Fire Department Administrative Office
15 04 050 AWNINGS
CBC Chapter 31, Division 11, Sections 3105 4, 3105 4 1, 3105 4 2, 3105 4 3, and 3105 4 4 are
hereby added to read as follows
3105 4 General This section shall apply to awnings projecting over public and/or private
property
3105 4 I Definitions For the purpose of the section
Awning is either a fabric covered appendage or a temporary collapsible shelter of non-
combustible materials supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building
Ladder Access Area is the air space requned for a ladder to rest upon the ground, street,
or sidewalk and be supported by a building window sill, permanent appendage, parapet or
roof cave at an angle of 75 degrees from the horizontal
Collapsible is the property of an awning which will enable it to be readily collapsible,
retractable or capable of being folded against the face of the supporting building without
the use of a tool, special effort or special knowledge
3105 4 2 Construction Awnings shall have non-combustible frames but may have fabric
coverings Every awning with non-combustible coverings and every fabric covered
awning which projects into the ladder access area, as defined above, shall be collapsible
Exception A fixed awning not more than ten (10) feet in length may be erected over a
doorway to the building
3105 4 3 Projection Awnings may extend over public or private property not more than
seven (7) feet from the face of the supporting building, but no portion shall extend nearer
than two (2) feet to the face of the nearest cuib or edge of the traffic way measured
horizontally In no case shall the awning extend over public property greater than two-
thirds of the distance from the property line to the nearest curb in front of the building nor
shall any portion of the awning be closer to the side or rear property Imes than would be
permitted by the current edition of the California Building Code for eave overhang
3105 4 4 All portions of an awning shall be at least eight (8) feet above any public or
private walkway
Exception Any valance attached to an awning shall not project above the roof of the
awning at the point of attachment and shall not extend more than twelve (12) inches
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below the roof of the awning at the point of attachment, but m no case shall any portion
of a valance be less than seven (7) feet in height above a public 01 private way
15 04 060 TEMPORARY USE OF STREETS AND ALLEYS
CBC Chapter 33, Division II, Section 3308 3 is hereby added to lead as follows
Public stieets and alleys shall not be utilized by persons doing construction or demolition
woik until proper clearance has been obtained from the City Engineei Whenever
requested, plot plans and construction details shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
review The City Engineer may approve, modify or deny a request to utilize public
streets by persons during construction and/or demolition and his decision shall be based
on finding relative to hazards to life and limb, traffic safety and/or to excessive traffic or
pedestrian congestion Where damage to public property could result, proper bonds and
insurance as specified by the City Engineer may be required Failure to obtain proper
clearance for use of public property may result m a finding that the materials constitute a
public nuisance and a hazard to persons or property and are subject to abatement and/or
removal as provided by law
15 04 070 GRADING
The following sections and subsections of the California Building Code Appendix J Sections
J101 through J114 are hereby added and/or amended to read as follows
A CBC Appendix J, Section J101 1 entitled "Scope" is hereby amended to read as
follows
The provisions of this chaptei apply to grading, excavation and earthwork
construction, including fills and embankments Where conflicts occur between
the technical requirements of this chapter and the geotechnical report, the
geotechnical report shall govern In addition, the designs of the work as described
above need to meet the recognized and accepted civil and geotechnical
engineering pi actices and principles
B CBC Appendix J, Section J101 3 entitled "Enforcement Authority" is hereby
added to read as follows
The City Engineer shall have the authority for the enforcement of CBC Appendix
J and any amendments thereto The words "Chief Building Official" as
hereinafter used shall mean City Engineer
C CBC Appendix J, Section J101 4 entitled "Hazardous Conditions" is hereby
added as follows
Whenever the Chief Building Official determines that any existing excavation or
embankment or fill on private property has become a hazard to life and limb, or
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endangers property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of a public way
or drainage channel, the owner of the property upon which the excavation or fill is
located, or other person or agent in control of said property, upon receipt of notice
in writing from the Chief Building Official, shall withal the period specified
theiein repair or eliminate such excavation or embankment to eliminate the hazard
and to be in conformance with the requirements of this code
D CBC Appendix J, Section J103 2 of the California Building Code is heieby
amended to read as follows
J103 2 Exemptions
A grading permit shall not be required for the following
1 Grading m an isolated, self-contained area provided there is no danger to the
public and hat such grading will not adversely affect adjoining property A
determination of exemption per this section shall be made by the City Engineer
2 An excavation below finished grade for basements and footings of a building,
retaining wall or othei structure authorized by a valid building permit This shall
not exempt any fill made with the material from such excavation or exempt any
excavation having an unsupported height greater than 5 feet (15241nm) after the
completion of such structure
3 Cemetery graves
4 Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations
5 Excavations for wells or tunnels or utilities
6 Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel,
aggregate or clay where established and provided for by law, provided such
operations do not affect the lateral support or increase the stresses m or pressure
upon any adjacent of contiguous property
7 Exploratory excavations under the direction of soil engineers or engineering
geologists
8 A fill less than 1 foot (305nun) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a
slope flatter than 1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal (20% slope), or a cut less
than 3 feet (914min) m depth, not intended to support structures, or does not
exceed 50 cubic yards (38 3m) on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage
course
9 Grading by public agencies or their agents, in connection with construction or
maintenance of roads or facilities for the generation, storage, or transmission of
water including flood waters or water for the purpose of producing electrical
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energy
10 Grading performed by disking 01 plowing foi agricultural purposes in
connection with the preparation of soil for crop 01 annnal use
Exemption from the permit iequireinents of this Appendix shall not be deemed to
giant authorization for any work to be done m any manner in violation of the
piovisions of this chapter or any other laws or ordinances of the City
E CBC Appendix J, Section J104 5 entitled "As Built Plans" is hereby added to read
as follows
The permittee shall provide a copy of as -built plans to the City foi a permanent
record at the end of the approved grading work
F CBC Appendix J, Section J105 1 of the California Building Code is heieby
amended to read as follows
Inspections shall be governed by Section 110, Chapter 1, Division 11 of this code
and requirements established, by approved policies and procedures of the
Engineering Division An engreer shall provide grading inspections and
certifications for the work
G CBC Appendix J, Section J109 4 of the California Building Code is hereby
amended to have the following sentences added at the end of the section
For Single Family Lot Drainage
1 Whenever possible, drainage from single family lots shall flow directly to a
street
2 If it should be determined necessary to allow offside diauiage to flow through
a single family lot (to preserve down lot views, aesthetics, accept flow from
offsite property, etc ), the following shall apply
a Dramage from only one lot shall flow through only one other lot
b A drainage easement shall be provided/obtained over the lot accepting
the drainage
c The drainage shall be contained within either a concrete/rock lined
swale or a reinforced concrete pipe
d The drainage facility shall be designed with excess capacity to account
for the probable lack of necessary maintenance Therefore, it shall be
designed to convey two times the runoff from a 100 -year storm with
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the mmnnum diameter for a pipe being 12 inches
H CBC Appendix J Section J110 3 entitled "Temporary Erosion Control During
Construction", is hereby added to lead as follows
The permittee shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures
necessary to protect adjacent watercourses and pubhc 01 private property from
damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud or debris origination from the
site during the gradmg operation regardless of lot size
CBC Appendix J Section J113 entitled "Protection of Adjacent Property" is
hereby added to read as follows
During grading operations, the permittee shall be i esponsible foi the prevention of
damage to adjacent property and no peison shall excavate on land sufficiently
close to the property lme to endanger any adjoining pubhc street, sidewalk, alley,
or other public or private property without supporting and protecting such
property from settling, cracking, or other damage which might result
J CBC Appendix J Section J114 entitled "Dust Control" is hereby added to read as
follows
The owner of the site or the project contiactor shall put into effect and maintain
all precautionary measures necessary to prevent dust blowing from the site to
adjacent properties Prior to the pennit issuance, dust control sign and required
contact information as required by the department's policy shall be installed at the
site
15 04 090 VIOLATION, PENALTY
It is unlawful foi any peison, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity to do or permit the
following erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert,
demolish, equip, use or maintain any buildrg in violation of this chapter Such person
who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such
person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion
thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed,
continued or permitted Upon conviction, such person may be punishable by a fine not
exceeding one thousand dollars, or by iinprisornent m the county jail foi a period not
exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment
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CHAPTER 15 06
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CRC)
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT
PERMIT EXPIRATION
TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY
BOARD OF APPEALS
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS SYSTEM
MINIMUM ROOF CLASSIFICATION
SWIMMING POOL SAFETY
VIOLATION, PENALTY
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE
That certain document on file un the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as
the California Residential Code, 2019 Edition, includrg Chapters 1,3 and 9 (as amended), and
Appendices H, J, S, and V are adopted as the residential code of the City and all of the
regulations, provisions, conditions and terns of such code and amendments are referred to and
are adopted and made part of this Chapter
15 06 020 WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT
CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R105 2 (2) and (3) is heieby deleted and rewritten to read as
follows
See Redlands Municipal Code, Titlel5, Chapter 15 04 020(A)(B), as amended, for
additions and amendments to this section
15 06 030 PERMIT EXPIRATION
CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R105 5 is hereby deleted in its entirety and amended to read
as follows
See Redlands Municipal Code, Title 15, Chapter 15 04 020(D) as amended, for additions
and amendments to this section
15 06 040 TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY
CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R110 4 is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read
as follows
See Redlands Municipal Code, Title 15, Chapter 15 04 020(1) for additions and
amendments to this section
15 06 050 BOARD OF APPEALS
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CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R112 is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read
as follows
See Redlands Municipal Code, Title 15, Chapter 15 04 020(L)(M)(N)(0) for additions and
amendments to this section
15 06 060 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS SYSTEM
CRC Chaptei 3, Division II, Section R313 is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read
as follows
See Redlands Municipal Code, Titlel 5, Chapter 15 20, Fire Code, for additions and
amendments to this section
15 06 070 MINIMUM ROOF CLASSIFICATION
CRC Chapter 9, Subsection 902 I 1 shall be amended in part m terms of being retitled as
follows
Roof Coverings within the fire hazard areas as designated by the City of Redlands Fire
Chief on the Fire Hazard Map
CRC Chaptei 9, Division II, Section R902 1 3 of the California Residential Code is hereby
amended to read as follows
The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the
total roof area is replaced within any one year period, the entire roof covering of every
new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of
the roof of every existing structure, shall be fire -retardant roof coveting that is at least
Class 13
The remainder of the subsection shall remain unchanged
15 06 080 SWIMMING POOL SAFETY
CRC Appendix V, Section AVI 00 2 (a) is hereby amended to read as follows
Except as provided in Section AV100 5, when a building permit is issued for the
construction of a new pool and/or spa or the remodelmg of an existing pool and/or spa at a
private single family home, the respective swnrunmg pool and/or spa shall be equipped
with item #1 and at least one addition of the following seven drowning prevention
features
CRC Appendix V, Section AV1002 2 (a) (1) is hereby amended to read as follows
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An enclosure that meets the requnements of Section AV100 3 and isolates the swnnrnnlg
pool or spa from the private single-family home Any walls of the residential structure of
accessory structures used to complete the isolation enclosure must have its dooi openings
equipped with protection as required m AV100 2 (a) #4 or #5 Any such door protection
device provided for this purpose may not be used to comply with the second drowning
prevention feature requirement
15 06 090 VIOLATION, PENALTY
It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity to do or permit the
following erect, construct, enlaige, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert,
demolish, equip, use or maintain any building m violation of this chapter Every person
who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such
person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day 01 portion
thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed,
continued or permitted Upon conviction such person may be punishable by a fine not
exceeding one thousand dollars, or by iinprisoninent in the county jail for a period not
exceeding six months, or by both such fine and nnprisornnent
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Chapter 15 08
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC)
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
APPEALS BOARD
BUILDING SEWERS
PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
VIOLATION, PENALTY
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
That certain document on file m the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as
the California Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition, including Chapters 1, 6, and 7 (as amended), and
Appendix H, is adopted as the plumbing code of the City and all of the regulations, provisions,
conditions and tenns of such California Plumbing Code and amendments are referred to and are
adopted and made part of this Chapter
15 08 020 BOARD OF APPEALS
CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 107 0 is hereby deleted m its entirety and rewritten to read
as follows
The Board of Appeals and the procedures concerning its operation as described in
Chapter 15 04 of the Redlands Municipal Code, shall also apply to all appeals resulting
from the administration of the California Plumbing Code
15 08 030 BUILDING SEWERS
CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Chaptei 7 Section 713 4 is deleted in entirety and rewritten to lead
as follows
713 4 Public Sewer Availability
The public sewer shall be considered as not being available where such public sewer is
more than two hundred (200) feet from the nearest point of the property that is served by
such public sewer A property owner, or his authorized representative, may request m
writing a reconsideration of the availability of the public sewer based on practical
difficulties Upon receipt of such a request, the Chief Building Official shall investigate
and make a detennnnation as to whether practical difficulties exist to making a connection
to the public sewer The Chief Building Official's decision may be appealed to the Board
of Appeals as established in Chapter 15 04 of the Redlands Municipal Code
15 08 040 PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Chapter 7 Sections 721 2 1 and 721 2 2 are hereby added to read as
follo ws
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721 2 1 Location of private sewage disposal systems
All seepage pits and septic tanks shall be located m the front yard area as defined m
Redlands Mumcipal Code If this is not possible, the Administrative Authority shall
make a determination of an alternate location "
721 2 2 Disposal field location
Disposal fields shall be installed and located only when and where a deterrnmatron has
been made by the Administrative Authority that no other procedure is feasible "
15 08 050 VIOLATION, PENALTY
It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity to do or permit the
following erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repan, move, improve, remove, convert,
demolish, equip, use or mailtam any plumbing m violation of this chapter Every person
who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such
person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion
thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed,
continued or permitted Upon conviction such person may be punishable by a fine not
exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not
exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment
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CHAPTER 15 10
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC)
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
BOARD OF APPEALS
FUTURE EXPANSION AND CONVENIENCE
ELECTRIC FENCES
USED MATERIAL
TRAILERS, MOBILE HOMES, COMMERCIAL COACHES AND HOUSE
CARS
VIOLATION, PENALTY
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City masked and designated
as the California Electrical Code, 2019 Edition, is adopted as the Electrical Code of the City and
all regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such electrical code and amendments are
refereed to and adopted and made a part of this chapter
15 10 020 BOARD OF APPEALS
CEC Article 89, Section 89 108 8 shall be deleted in its entirety and shall be iewritten to lead as
follows
Appeals and the proceduees concerning its operation as described m Chapter 15 04 of the
Redlands Municipal Code, shall also apply to all appeals resultrg from the
administration of the California Electric Code
15 10 030 FUTURE EXPANSION AND CONVENIENCE
CEC Article 90, Section 90 8(C) is hereby added to read as follows
Flush -mounted distribution service installation for new one -family dwellings shall be
provided with three additional three-quarter inch raceways, two raceways for future
interior and one raceway foi exterior use The interior raceways shall terminate in an
approved manner in an attic, underfloor space or other location approved by the chief
building official Where an underfloor space does not exist, two raceways shall terminate
m the attic if one exists, or under the eave when no attic exists The exterior raceway
shall be capped and terminate outside the distribution service enclosure
15 10 040 ELECTRIC FENCES
CEC Article 90, Section 90 10 is hereby added to read as follows
It is unlawful to install any type of electric fence within the City of Redlands Prohibited
electric fences include, but are not limited to, those energized by battery, generator or
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electrical utility
15 10 050 USED MATERIAL
CEC Article 90, Section 90 11 is hereby added to read as follows
Previously used electrical material shall not be reused without prior written approval of
the Chief Building Official
15 10 060 TRAILERS, MOBILE HOMES, COMMERCIAL COACHES AND HOUSE
CARS
CEC Article 90, Section 90 12 is hereby added to read as follows
Trailers, mobile homes, commercial coaches and house cars being utilized for
construction projects as defined in Chapter 8 20 of the Redlands Municipal Code which
connect to temporary power shall comply to the city's adopted electrical code Tiailers,
mobile homes, commercial coaches and house cars connected to an electrical source shall
obtain an electrical permit prior to the placement and inspections
15 10 070 VIOLATION, PENALTY
It is unlawful foi any person, firm, corpoiation, partnership, or entity to do or permit the
following elect, construct, enlaige, alter, repan, move, improve, remove, convert,
demolish, equip, use or inanntaun any electrical system in violation of this chapter Every
person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor
Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or
portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is
committed, continued or permitted Upon conviction such person may be punishable by
a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by nnprisoinnent m the county jail for a
period not exceeding six months, or by both such fme and imprisonment
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CHAPTER 15 12
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CMC)
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
BOARD OF APPEALS
VIOLATION, PENALTY
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as
the California Mechanical Code, 2019 Edition, including Chapter 1, Division II (as amended), is
adopted as the mechanical code of the City and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and
terms of the California Mechanical Code are ieferred to and aie adopted and made part of this
chapter
15 12 020 BOARD OF APPEALS
CMC Part I, Division II, Section 107 1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and iewritten to read as
follows
The Board of Appeals and the procedures concerning its operation as described m
Chapter 15 04 of the Redlands Municipal Code, shall also apply to all appeals resulting
from the administration of the California Mechanical Code
15 12 040 VIOLATION, PENALTY
It is unlawful for any person, firm of corpoiation to do or permit to be done the
following Erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert,
demolish, equip, use or maintain any mechanical system or equipment in violation of this
chapter Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a
misdemeanor Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and
every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the piovisions of this
chapter is committed, continued or permitted Upon conviction, such person may be
punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county
jail for a period not exceeding six months, 01 by both such fine and imprisonment
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Chapter 15 16
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
VIOLATION, PENALTY
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
That certain document on file m the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and
designated as the California Green Building Standards, 2019 Edition, is adopted as the
green building code of the City and all of the mandatory regulations, provisions,
conditions and terms of such code and amendments are referred to and are adopted and
made part of this Chapter
15 16 020 VIOLATION, PENALTY
It is unlawful for any person, firrn or corporation to violate or allow violations of any
mandatory requirement of this chapter Every person who violates any of the provisions
of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such person shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of
any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted Upon
conviction, such person may be punished by a file not exceeding one thousand dollars, or
by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such
fine and lrnprlsomnent
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Chapter 15 18
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (CENC)
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
VIOLATION, PENALTY
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and
designated as the California Energy Code, 2019 Edition, is adopted as the eneigy code of
the City and all of the mandatory regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such
code and amendments are referred to and are adopted and made part of this Chapter
15 18 020 VIOLATION, PENALTY
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate 01 allow violations of any
mandatory requirement of this chapter Every person who violates any of the provisions
of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such person shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of
any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted Upon
conviction, such pei son may be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or
by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such
fine and imprisonment
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CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE (CHBC)
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
VIOLATION, PENALTY
DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE
That certain document on file i1 the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and
designated as the California Historical Building Code, 2019 Edition, is adopted as the
historical building code of the City and all of the mandatory regulations, provisions,
conditions and terms of such code and amendments aie referied to and are adopted and
made part of this Chapter
15 22 020 VIOLATION, PENALTY
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate or allow violations of any
mandatory requirement of this chapter Every person who violates any of the provisions
of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such person shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of
any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted Upon
conviction, such person may be punished by a file not exceeding one thousand dollars, or
by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such
fine and imprisonment
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EXHIBIT "B"
"Chapter 15 60
SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
15 60 010 PURPOSE
15 60 020 "SAFETY ASSESSMENT" DEFINED
15 60 030 APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS
15 60 040 PLACARDS
15 60 050 VIOLATION, PENALTY
15 60 010 PURPOSE
A It is the purpose of this chaptei to establish standard placards to be used to indicate the
condition of a building 01 structure for continued occupancy after any natural or manmade
disasters The chaptei further authorizes the Chief Building Official and his 01 her
authorized representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building
01 structure upon completion of a safety assessment
15 60 020 "SAFETY ASSESSMENT" DEFINED
A "Safety assessment" means a visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure
foi the purpose of determining the condition of the building 01 structure foi continued
occupancy
15 60 030 APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS
A The provisions of this chaptei are applicable, following each natural 01 manmade disaster,
to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Redlands The
council may extend the provisions as necessary
15 60 040 PLACARDS
A The following aie verbal descriptions of the official jurisdiction placards to be used to
designate the condition foi continued occupancy of buildings 01 structures Copies of actual
placards are available in the Building Division office and adopted by reference
1 "INSPECTED - Lawful Occupancy Permitted" (Green PIacard) The placard
describing this condition is to be posted on any building 01 structure wherein no
apparent structural hazard has been found This placard is not intended to mean that
there is no damage to the building or structure Occupants should always be cautious
of potential hazards following any natural 01 manmade disasters
2 "RESTRICTED USE - Off -Limits to Unauthonzed personnel" (Yellow Placard) The
placard descnbmg this condition is to be posted on each building of structure that has
been damaged wherein the damage has resulted m some form of restriction to the
continued occupancy The individual who posts this placard will note m general terms
the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on
contmued occupancy
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3 "UNSAFE - Do Not Entei 01 Occupy" (Red Placard) The placard describing this
condition is to be posted on each building oi structure that has been damaged such that
continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety Buildings 01 structures posted with
this placard shall not be entered under any circumstance except as authorized in writing
by the building official, oi his 01 hei authorized representative Safety assessment teams
shall be authorized to entei these buildings at any time This placard is not to be used
01 considered as a demolition ordei The individual who posts this placard will note in
general terms the type of damage encountered
B In addition to the above descriptive conditions, each placard shall also contain the city
Building and Safety Division's address and telephone numbei along with the Ordinance
number of this city chapter
C Once the placard has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed,
altered or covered until done so by an authorized representative of the building official o1
upon written notification from the city building and safety division It is unlawful foi any
person, fine or corporation to altei, remove, cover 01 deface a placard unless authorized
pursuant to this section
15 60 050 VIOLATION, PENALTY
It is unlawful foi any person, firm, corporation, partnership, 01 entity to do or permit the
following erect, construct, enlaige, alter, repan, move, unprove, remove, convert,
demolish, equip, use 01 maintain any plumbing in violation of this chaptei Every person
who violates any of the provisions of this chaptei is guilty of a misdemeanor Such person
shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day 01 portion thereof
during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chaptei is committed, continued
or permitted Upon conviction such person may be punishable by a fine not exceeding one
thousand dollars, of by impnsonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six
months, 01 by both such fine and imprisonment "
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