HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2690_CCv0001.pdf ORDINANCE NO, 2090
AN ORDINANCE C,E CSF THE Cl`r"aF'OF R DLANDS AiMENDING CHAPTER 15.04
OF THE REDLAND I�If.; ICIRAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF
'THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART ) BY REFERENCE AND MAKING
X'VIEND lEi § S ITIERETA`
WHEREAS,CaliforniaHealth and SafetyCode Sections 1 7958.7 sand 18941.5 cinpowerthe
City to adopt by reference various uniform codes, including the California building Code, 2007
edition,published by the International Code Council, {along vv th applicable amendments published
by the California Building Standard Commission: and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 authorize the City to
male amendments to such codes on the basis of local climatic, geological, or topographical
conditions existing in the City-, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands "this City Council")is infortraed 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 tire; and
WHEREAS, this City Council is informed and finds that the geographical area in which the
City is located is subjected to extremely strong winds, commonly my referred to as Santa Ana winds,
which reach speeds of 80 utiles per hour in the City, result in extensive damage and are also
conducive to thespread of fire, and
WHEREAS, this City Council is infort-ned and finds that within the City four earthquake
Faults exist(Redlands Heights. Banning,Caafton and the Redlands Faults)and three outer faults are
immediately adjacent(Loma Linda, San Jacinto,and the San Andreas Faults)to the City creating the
potential l r catastrophic damage and Fire hazards; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has determined rmriinerd that because: the City is subject to the above
referenced climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, that amendments to the California
Building Code are necessary to protect lite and property,and that such araiendineaats address the fo to in,
issues. (1) appeals, (7)' permits and inspection, (3) frart-iing inspection, (4) roofing and toot`
inspection. ( ) fences and walls, (6) occupancy certificates, ( ) fire retardancy, 8) automatic tires
extinguishing systems, (9) street use, (1 t ) awnings, arid(11) smoke detectors, aantl grading,
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T`lae City Council of the City of Redlands does ordain as follows:
Section 1. That Chapters 15.0 (Uniform Building Code)and 15.48 (Sigimaamin, locals)
of"fit c 15 of the l e dlaand 'viunicipaal Code;are hereby deleted in their entirety and rewritten to read
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"Chapter 15.04
UNIFORM BUILDING COD
Sections,
15.04. 10 Documents adopted by reference--Copies on file.
15.04.020 CBC Section 105 :mended--Board of Appeals.
15.04.030 CBC Section 106 through l l l amended--Permits
15.04.040 CBC Chapter 9 amended— Fire Suppression.
15.04.050 CBC Chapter 15 sections amended--Roof construction,
15.04.060 CBC Section 320E amended--Awnings.
15.04.070 CBC Section 3303.2 amended--Temporary use of streets and alleys.
15.04.080 CBC appendix; Chapter 33, Section 3305.2 amended—General
Enforcement Authority.
t5.04.090 CBC appendix Chapter 33,Section 33066 amended--Permits required.
15.04.100 CBC Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3310.1 amended--Grading fees.
15.04.110 Violation--Penalty.
15.04»1110 Documents adapted by reference—Copies on file.
Those certain documents on file in the office ce cif the City Clerk of the City is marked and
designated as the 2007 California Buildin Code,Volumes land 2,including Chapters 3,9, 15,and:
32,as amended,and Appendix Chapters C, F, H,and 1,are adopted and Appendix Chapter 1,C and
J, as amended, and adopted as the building code of the City and all of the regulations, provisions
conditions and terms of such uniform code and amendments are referred to and are ,adopted and
made part of this Chapter.
15,04.020 CBC Section 105 amended--Board of Appeals.
California Building Code, Appendix chapter 1,Section 112, Board of Appeals,is amended,
by,revising Section 112, to read as follows:
Section 112, Board of appeals. There shall be and is hereby{created and established a Board;
of Appeals,consisting of not less than five members who are qualified by experience and training to
pass upon matters pertaining to building construction.
la Membership and Organization... The members shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to
the approval oft e City Council. Terms of office will be fir five{ years with terms staggered so
that one membcees terra expires each year. Any member may be removed, without clause, ley the
Mayor with approval of the City Council, The Board shall elect a chairman and other officers they
may deem necessary,except the secretary,who shall be the Chief Building Official as defined in the
Building Code. 'ne Community Development Director and the Fires Chief of the City shall serve in
an advisor`capacity when requested to do so. Board members shall disqualify,themselves and shall
not participate: in any decision in which they have an interest.
(b) Tasks of the Board of Appeals, The Board of Appeals shall provide reasonable
interpretations of the Building Code, determine the suitability of alternate construction materials and
kinds of construction, and recommend to the City Council new legislation when conditions so
require it.
(c) procedures. All requests for use of alternate materials and kinds of construction and
appeals from actions and directions served on the Chief Building Official shall be forwarded to the
Board of Appeals. After notice to such pat-ties its the Board may direct, a hearing shall be had and
the Board may, by majority vote, approve or deny requests for alternate materials or construction,
and affirm, annul, or modify the action and/or direction of the Building official. The Board's
determination shall be in writing to the Chief Building Official with a copy to the appellant. If the
appellant disagree-, with the decision of the Appeals Board, he may appeal the decision to the City
Council. Such appeal shall be filed with the Chief Building Official within thirty(30) days of the
decision by the Board of Appeals.
(d) Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to
interpretation of the administrative provisions of this Code not shall the Board be empowered to
waive requirements of this Code.
15.04.0 30 CBC Section 105 through I I I amended--Permits
Certain sections and subsections of the California Building Code, Appendix Chapter 1,
Section 105 through Section 111, are amended as follows:
(L) Section 105.2 - Work Exempt From Permits are amended by revising subsection 2
and 4 in Section 105.2.
(2.) Section 105.3 - Application for permit by adding exceptions to subsection 105.3.1 -
Action on application
(3 Section 105.5 - Expiration by adding a new paragraph to subsection, 105.5.
Expiration.
(4.) Section 105.4 - Pen-nits Issuance by adding a new paragraph to subsection 105.4 -
Demolition,and/or Remodel Permits,
(5.) Section 106.4 - Permits Issuance by adding a new paragraph to subsection 105.6 -
Suspension or Revocation.
(6) Section 108- lees are amended by revising subsection 108.2 - Schedule of permit
fees
(7.) Section 108- Fees by adding a new paragraph to subsection 108.2 - Plan Review
Fees.
(8 Section 108 - Fees by adding subsection 108.2.3 - Special Inspection.
(9.) Section 109 - Inspection by adding subsection 109.3.3.5 - Footing Inspections.
(I O.) Section 109 - Inspection by amending subsection 109.3.4 - Fratne inspection.
(1 1,) Section I I-Certificateof Occupancybyaddinganew paragraph,subsection 110.3
Teniporag,y Certificate,
(1`? ) Section l 10..<- Certificate of Oecupancy by adding a new subsection 110. .2
Certificate of Occupancy:
(13.) Sewction t l l - Service Utilities by adding a new paragraph to subsection 1 l l.l -:
Approval of Utility Connections,
(14.) Section I 1 l - Service: Utilities, and by adding a new subsection l l 1.1,E Approvals
for Utility Connections for Vacant Buildings.
SECTION 105.2
1015.2(2) "Fences"shall be revised to read: "Fences or masonry walls not over three 3)feet
in height measure from the lowest adjacent grade shall:he exempt From peri-nits.
105 2(4)"Retaining walls"shall be revised to read: Retaining walls that are not over 2 feet in
height measure the lowest adjacent 'rade shall be exempt from building permits. Walls supporting a
surcharge or impounding Class 1, 11 or 111_A liquids shall con-iply with the permit process_
SECTION 105.3.1
Exceptions. Exceptions to action on application:
1. A permit shall not be issued for work on property within ars area which may be unsafe or
no public:access for such work is provided,and,because of the hazards,there is no way in which the
work can be done so that is will be safe,
. A permit shall be withheld or denied if the Chief Building Official finds there are existing
on site violations of the provisions of Chapter 1.5;014 through 15.52 or of any other ordinance of the
City, Including any and all provision of this codeandincluding without limitation the provisions of
the zoning regulations.
SECTION 105.5
Expiration. Every permit issued by the Chief Building Official under the provisions of than
code shall expire:by limitation and become null and void if the building orwork authorized by such
permit is not commenced within 180 days from date of such permit, or of the building; or work`
authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 or more days after work is
commenced. Before such work can be recommenced, a new hermit shall be first obtained, and the
fee therefore shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, providing no
changes have been made or will be made in the original dans and specifications for such work, and
providing farther that such suspension car abandonment has not exceeded cine year, In order to renew
action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new hall permit fee.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may appy-: for an extension of the time vv=ithin
which to commence work under that permit for good and satisfactory reasons(unforeseeable causes
beyond they control and without fault or omission cif°the peraraitte;e, including but not restricted to,
Acts of God,strikes" fires, (loods, epidemics, or severe weather). Any fee imposed by the City as
condition of the issuance ofaa building permit which was established or increased subsequent to they
issuance of$the original permit shall be paid in the amount as required for anew permit at the date of
the extension of the pea-mit. The Chief Building Official may extend the time for commencement of
work by the pe;nnittee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the peermittec
providing evidence of the circumstances beyond the control of'the permittee which have prevented
work from commencing. Io pernnit shall be extended more than.once. In carder to rcncw action on a
permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new fell permit fee.
For the purpose of this section "Start of construction" axacans the placement of permanent
construction cat 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 forming.
Permanent construction does not include land preparation,such as clearing,grading and filling,nor'
does it include the installation ofstreets,driveways or walkways;nor does it include the excavation
for a basement, footings, piers or foundations; near the placement t o plumbing, electric c wirin , or
reinforcing steel; nor does it include the installation can: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 poured footings,the"start of construction"includes the
first permanent framing or assembly of the structure or any pact thereof on its piling and foundation,
It shall be the responsibility of the permittee,to sheave evidence of"start of construction" by
arranging 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 progressing within any 180 day time period.
106.4.6 Demolition and/or Remodeling Permits, 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.
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 norinal 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;
SECTION 105.6
The Chief Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke as permit issued under the
provisions of this codec if dust is generated in excess of local,state,or federal;standards or conditions
of project approvals;
SEC TIOiN 10
108.2 Permit Fees. Building permit fees shall be as per resolution of the City Council.
Minimum building permit shall be $X00.
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108 2. Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section 105, a Plan
review fee shall be paid at tile time of submitting plans and specification for plan review. The plan
review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee; for developments involving multiple
structures based on a model plan,the plan review fee for each repetitive structure shall be 50 percent
of the model plan review fee-, and an additional fee of 35 percent of the plan review fee shall be
charged for expeditious plan review requested by the applicant,
108. .3 Special Inspections. The fee for each special inspection, requested for any purpose
shall beS42.00 per hour for each City staff member participating in such inspections.
SECTION 109
109.3.3.5 Roofing and exterior wall bracing (shear wall) Inspections. The following
minimum inspections shall be made by the Chief Building Official or his representative.
(1) New construction. Inspection shall be made with the Construction Superintendent or
his representative present and at the following periods:
(a) After the roof sheathing and exterior wall bracing is in place and properly fastened
and all other work preliminary to application of the roof covering and exterior weatherproofing has
been completed,
(b) Upon completion of the roof work, including the installation of all flashing and
counter-flashing,
(2) Re-roofing work. The Chief Building Official will be notified at least one day in
advance of the start of any re-roofing work.
The following inspections will be made at the discretion of the Building Official.
(a) Prior to the initiation o f the work;
(b) In progress inspection,
109.3.4 Frame Inspection: To be made after all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in
place; and after all pipes, chimneys and vents are complete and the rough electrical, plumbic g.
Beating wires.
, pipes and ducts are approved; and after tile exterior walls and roofs are wrapped and
loaded or covered with weatherproof roofing materials; and before the insulation is installed. After
Framing Inspection has been approved, insulation may be installed, but such insulation must be
approved prior to the installation of interior wall covering.
SECTION 110.3
110.3. Temporary Certificate. If the Chief Building Official finds that no substantial hazard
will result from occupancy of any building or portions there of before the same is coinpleted, the
Chief Building Official may issue aTemporary Certificate Of Occupancy for the use of a portion or
portions of a building or structure, provided a cash deposit is paid for that temporary certificate of
occupancy. The cash deposit for each Temporary Certificate of Occupancy shall be one percent(I%)
of the permit valuation, as deten-nined by the Chief Building Official, with a two-thousand dollar
(S2.1000.00)minitnum and a fifty-thousand dollar($50,000,00)maximum amount. At the end ofthe
of temporary occupancy, the building or portions shall be vacated or approved for occupancy and
inspected before the cash deposit will be refunded,minus as one-hundred fifty dollars administration
cost for single family residents and a two-hundred dollars cost for all other occupancies.
Il0.3.1. Certificate of Occupancy, a requirement for issuing a city business license. No
license to conduct a business, occupation or profession in a particular building or structure in the
City of Redlands shall be issued by the City Treasurer of said City in accordance with Chapters 5.04
and 5.08 of the Redlands Municipal code until the Building Official has certified that a valid
certificate of occupancy exists as required by this code.
SECTION I I I
I I L I Approval of Utility Connections: The Chief Building Official may withhold approval
of any or all utility connections for any building if the building has not received approval of its final
inspection or if the site work has not been completed, or if the property does not comply with all
applicable City code provisions, laws, ordinances or conditions of approval, unless it can be
determined that the withholding of any utility would be detrimental 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.
I 11.1.2 Approval of Utility Connections for vacant buildings: 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. A $44.25
Special Inspection permit fee shall be paid for the inspection of said property,
15.04.040 CBC Chapter 9 amended-Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 9 - Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems is amended by adding the tbilowing:
See Redlands 'k1unicipal Code, 'ritic 15, Building an([ Construction Chapter 15.20, Fire Code for
additions and amendments to this chapter.
.0 .050 CBC Chapter 15 sections atnended—Roof construction.
Chapter 15, Section 1505.1 is amended by adding the following:
In areas located inside the boundaries of the high fire hazard areas as designated by the Chief
of the Redlands Fire Department on an official map titled "Roof Classification Zone Map," roof
coverings may be installed in buildings of all occupancies, with a minimum Class A rating.
The Roof Classification Zone Map shall be filed in the office of the CityClerk and copies of
said rnap shall be on file in the Office of the Department of Building and Safety and the Central Fire
Station,
The Redlands Fire Department Chief shall review the Roof Classification Zonelmapeach
year (luring the month of June and shall update said map as required using, a distance of
approximately 1,000 feet from concentrations of natural growth of plants such as brush or trees
which would propagate fire as a criteria for said Roof Classification Zone Map.
15.04.060 CBC Section 3105 amended--Awnings.
Chapter 31, is revised by adding Section 3105.5, Awnings, as follows:
SECTION 3105.5
(a) GENERAL. This section shall apply to awnings projecting over public and/or private
property.
(b) 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 required for a ladder to rest upon the ground,
street,or sidewalk and be supported by a building window sill,pen-nanent 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 of capable of being folded against the face of the supporting building without the use ofat
tool, special effort or special knowledge.
(c) CONSTRUCTION, Awnings shall have non-combustible frames but may have fabric
coverings. Every awning with atom-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 maybe erected over a
doorway to the building,
(d)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) ficet
to the face of the nearest curb 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 lines than would be permitted by the current edition of the California Building Code for
cave overhang.
(e) All portions of an awning shall be at least eight ( ) fief 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 t 1 inches below the roof
of the awning; at the paint of attachment, but in no ease shall any portion of a valance be less than
sewer(7) feet in height above a public or private way.
15,114.070 CBC Section 3308 amended--Temporary use of Streets and Alleys.;
California Building Code Chapter 33, Safeguard During Construction is amended by adding
Section 3308.3 Temporary Use of Streets and Alleys..
SECTICJN 33C0S. . Temporary Use of Streets and Alleys. Public streets and alleys shall not
be utilized by persons doing construction or demolition until proper clearance has been obtained
from the City Engineer of the Public Works Department of the City of Redlands as required by the
City ofd Redlands Ordinance No.909. Whenever requested,plot plans and construction details shall
be submitted to the City Engineer for this 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 o
Public property may result in 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.
1 .04.E 80 CBC Apppendi Chapter J amended-Section,J 1_111 General..
Chapter J, Section J 101 of the Appendix to the California Building Code is amended by
adding the following ,Section.
J 101.13 Enforcement Authority, The City Engineer of the City of Redlands shall have the
{authority for the enforcement of CBC Appendix,Chapter and any amendments thereto. The words
"Building Official" as hereinafter shall mean the City Engineer.
15.04,090 CBC Appendix ha ter J amended--Section J103--Permits required
Chapter J, Section J103 of'the Appendix to the California Building Code is amended byadding the
following to Sections J 103. Exceptions.
(8). Grading by public agencies or their agents, in connection with construction or
maintenance of roads or facilities. 17or'the generation, storage, or transmission of water including
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fleeced waters or water for the purpose of producing electrical energy.
(9), Grading performed by disking or plowing for agricultural purposes in connection with
the preparation of sail for crap or animal use..
15.04.1110 CBC Appendix Chapter,1, Secition ,1112 added—Schedute of Fees.
Grading Permit Fees,, Grading Permit Fees shall be as per resolution of the City Council.
15.04. fl' Violation—Penalty.
It is unlawful for any person, 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 building in violation of the Uni form building Code,as amended by this chapter.
Such person who violates any of the provisions of this code, is guilty of a misdemeanor,eanor, Such
person shall be deemed guilty 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;carie:thousand dollars,or by
imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and
imprisonment."
Section 2 The; Mayor shall sign this ordinance: and the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this ordinances and shall cause it, or a summary of it to he published once in the
Redlands Daily Facts, a newspaper of general circulation within the City and thereafter this
ordinance shall take effect as provided by law;.
rl year of the City of Redlands
Attest
City Clerk
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I, Lorne Poyser, City Clerk of the City of Rcdlands, hercby certify that the foregoing ordinance
was duly adopted by the City C01,111cil at a rglLlk r nleetinO thereof field on the 19tIl day of
lacbruary, 2008, by the follov ing vote:
AYES: Councilmenibers Gilbreath, Gallauhcr, AUUllar, Bean, Mayor Harrison
NOES: "vane
ABSENT. None
ABSTAIN: None
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