HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/10/21 Board of Appeals & Advisors Agenda PacketBOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
Meeting Date: 10/1412013
Subject: Ordinances adopting the various 2013 California building codes
Submitted By: Building Official
Fire Marshal/Deputy Fire Chief
SUMMARY:
The California Building Standards Commission has mandated that jurisdictions within the State
start enforcing the 2013 Editions of the California building codes on January 1, 2014. The
adoption of California building codes is a routine action undertaken by the City in response to
State adopted building codes. This action allows the City to incorporate appropriate local
amendments into the enforcement program.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to City Council the adoption of the various 2013 Editions
of the California building codes.
DISCUSSION: As mandated by the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC),
jurisdictions within the State shall begin enforcing the 2013 Editions of the California building
codes on January 1, 2014. Every three years, the State adopts and amends the newest model codes
published by the various independent code- developing bodies. New State building codes take
effect one - hundred and eighty (180) days after they are published to allow local jurisdictions time
to adopt local amendments to the State building codes before they take effect. Local amendments
cannot be less restrictive than the State building codes and must be based on findings that the
amendments are necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.
Local amendments are not effective until the amendments have been filed with the CBSC.
The majority of the proposed local amendments currently exist in our Municipal Code as
amendments to the current building codes adopted by the City and are being proposed for re-
adoption as the City adopts the 2013 codes. The 2013 California codes are updated editions to
the current codes that are enforced locally and throughout the state and therefore it should not be
difficult for staff and the industry to incorporate into their current practices.
The following are brief discussions on the various ordinances adopting the 2013 building codes:
Proposed Ordinance "A" — Administrative Provisions for the Technical Codes
This ordinance proposes minor cleanup amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 15.06,
Administrative Provisions for the Technical Codes, removing a reference to a section that was
repealed in 2010 when the current building codes were adopted and replacing it with the correct
reference.
Proposed Ordinance `B" — 2013 California Building Code
The proposed ordinance simply adopts the 2013 California Building Code and proposes the re-
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adoption of existing local amendments to the current Building Code adopted by the City.
Proposed Ordinance "C" — 2013 California Residential Code
The proposed ordinance simply adopts the 2013 California Residential Code. Staff is not
proposing any local amendments to the code.
Proposed Ordinance "D" — 2013 California Referenced Standards Code
The proposed ordinance simply adopts the 2013 California Referenced Standards Code. Staff is
not proposing any local amendments to the code.
Proposed Ordinance "E" — 2013 California Green Building Standards Code
Staff is proposing the adoption of the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code (2013
CGBSC) and not readopt all but one of the current local amendments. When the City adopted
the current code back in 2010, the code applied only to new buildings and the City amended the
code to expand the scope to include additions and alterations to existing buildings. The 2013
CGBSC addresses additions and alterations to existing buildings, and therefore, there is no need
to carry forward the amendments that are related to additions and alterations. In addition and
pursuant to SB 407 (2009), effective January 1, 2014, before the City can sign -off on a building
permit for an alteration or improvement to residential and non - residential real property built and
was available for use on or before January 1, 1994, plumbing fixtures not meeting certain water
conservation standards must be replaced by the property owner with water - conserving fixtures.
Furthermore, the City recently amended the current code by adopting mandatory cool roof
regulations. Pursuant to California law, local amendments expire when current codes are no
longer in effect. In order to readopt the mandatory cool roof regulations, the local adoption
process must meet the requirements and follow the process established by Section 10 -106 of the
CA Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part l; Locally Adopted Energy Standards (Section 10 -106).
Even though staff is not proposing amending the California Energy Code to require cool roofs, it
is the California Energy Commission's (CEC) opinion that because cool roofing is one of the
options available to builders under the performance method of compliance with the Energy Code
and it plays a role in the energy efficiency of buildings, mandating cool roofs will need to go
through the process outlined in Section 10 -106. The process is similar to the process the City had
to follow when it adopted increased energy efficiency standards. It involves a cost - effectiveness
analysis, a City Council determination that the proposed requirements are cost - effective, and
submittal of the proposed requirements to the CEC after the ordinance's first reading by City
Council. Per Section 10 -106, before local energy efficiency standards can take effect, the CEC
must make the finding "that the standards will require buildings to be designed to consume no
more energy than permitted by Part 6 [California Energy Code]." The application to the CEC
must include 1) the proposed ordinance (after a public hearing and first reading), 2) a
study /analysis showing how the City determined energy savings, 3) a statement that the standards
will require buildings to be designed to consume no more energy than permitted by the California
Energy Code, and 4) the basis of the City's determination that the standards are cost effective.
The CEC review can take up to three months.
Staff and SDG &E initiated discussions with an energy consultant to start the process of
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developing a cost - effectiveness analysis that is required for proposing local cool roof standards
and/or increased energy efficiency standards (above 2013 Energy Code) and were informed that
the software required to perform the analysis just recently become available and is going through
the CEC certification process. The consultant stated that the industry still needs to evaluate and
become familiar with the software and the new energy code before they can perform the required
analysis. It will be several months before such an analysis can be made available. Staff will
continue to follow up with the consultant on the required study and will bring forward
recommendations to Council based on the results of the study.
Proposed Ordinance "F" — 2013 California Mechanical Code
The proposed ordinance simply adopts the 2013 California Mechanical Code. Staff is not
proposing any local amendments to the code.
Proposed Ordinance "G" — 2013 California Electrical Code
The proposed ordinance simply adopts the 2013 California Electrical Code and proposes the re-
adoption of existing local amendments to the current Electrical Code adopted by the City.
Proposed Ordinance "H" — 2013 California Energy Code
The proposed ordinance adopts the 2013 California Energy Code. Current locally adopted
increased energy efficiency standards will expire when the current energy code expires on
January 1, 2014 and similar to locally adopted cool roof standards, in order to readopt increased
energy efficiency standards, the local adoption process must meet the requirements and follow
the process established by Section 10 -106 of the CA Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 1;
Locally Adopted Energy Standards (Section 10 -106). The specifics of the process and
requirements were outlined above under "Proposed Ordinance "E" — 2013 California Green
Building Standards Code."
Similar to locally adopting mandatory cool roof standards, and based on discussions with an
energy consultant, it will be several months before a cost - effectiveness analysis can be made
available to staff. Staff will continue to follow up with the consultant on the required study and
will bring forward recommendations to Council based on the results of the study.
Based on a CEC presentation on the new code, the 2013 Energy Code is about 25% above the
current base code for single family, 14% for multi - family and 30% for non - residential.
Proposed Ordinance "I" — 2013 California Plumbing Code
The proposed ordinance simply adopts the 2013 California Plumbing Code and proposes the re-
adoption of existing local amendments to the current Plumbing Code adopted by the City.
Proposed Ordinance "J" — 2013 California Fire Code
The proposed ordinance adopts the 2013 California Fire Code and proposes the re- adoption of
existing local amendments to the current Fire Code adopted by the City. Previous California
State Fire Marshal Photovoltaic Guidelines have been repealed from the Ordinance, as the
requirements are now set forth in the 2013 basic code language. Additionally, two new
amendments have been set forth therein. The first new amendment requires electronic maps be
provided to the Fire Department as part of the permit process. This provision will create a
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significant level of efficacy for the Department's mapping and building pre - planning program;
whereas, the electronic maps will become the foundation for the response maps used by the
Department. The second new amendment memorializes the minimum meter size for National
Fire Protection Association 13 -D fire sprinlder systems -- ensuring that water volume is adequate
to support the life safety system.
Attachments:
A. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.06 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code, Administrative Provisions for the Technical Building Codes.
B. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.08 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code Adopting The California Building Code, 2013 Edition.
C. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.09 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code Adopting The California Residential Code, 2013 Edition.
D. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.10 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code Adopting The California Referenced Standards Code, 2013 Edition.
E. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.12 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code Adopting The California Green Building Standards Code, 2013 Edition.
F. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.16 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code Adopting The California Mechanical Code, 2013 Edition.
G. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.24 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code Adopting The California Electrical Code, 2013 Edition.
H. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.26 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code Adopting The California Energy Code, 2013 Edition.
I. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.28 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code Adopting The California Plumbing Code, 2013 Edition.
I An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.36 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code Adopting The California Fire Code, 2013 Edition.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.06 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR
THE TECHNICAL BUILDING CODE
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I That certain Sections of Chapter 15.06, Administrative Provisions for the
Technical Building Codes, are amended to read as follows:
Section 15.06.005 Scope
Section 15.06.005, Scope, is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
The provisions of this chapter shall serve as the administrative, organizational and
enforcement rules and regulations for the technical codes listed under rwr aG , c 06 010
identified in and adopted in the manner indicated in Chapters 15.08, 15.09, 15.10, 15 12 15.16
15.24, 15.26 and 15.28, and which regulate site preparation and construction, location, alteration,
moving, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of buildings, structures and building service
equipment.
Provisions contained in the appendices of the technical codes shall not apply unless specifically
adopted by the City of Chula Vista.
Section 15.06.015 Definitions
The definition of Technical codes in Section 15.06.015 is hereby amended and shall read
as follows:
"Technical code" means those codes listed in GNINIG , c.06 n1 n identified in and adopted
in the manner indicated in Chapters 15.08, 15.09, 15.10, 15.12, 15.16, 15.24, 15.26 and 15.28.
SECTION II. SCOPE OF AMENDMENT
This Amendment changes only those Sections specifically identified in Section I, above. No
other changes to Chapter 15.06 are contemplated or intended by this Ordinance. The balance of
Chapter 15.06 shall remain unchanged and continue in full force and effect.
SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
Presented by
Kelley Broughton
Development Services Director
Approved as to form by
Glen Googins
City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.06 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR
THE TECHNICAL BUILDING CODE
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I That certain Sections of Chapter 15.06, Administrative Provisions for the
Technical Building Codes, are amended to read as follows:
Section 15.06.005 Scope
Section 15.06.005, Scope, is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
The provisions of this chapter shall serve as the administrative, organizational and
enforcement rules and regulations for the technical codes identified in and adopted in the manner
indicated in Chapters 15.08, 15.09, 15.10, 15.12, 15.16, 15.24, 15.26 and 15.28, and which
regulate site preparation and construction, location, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use
and occupancy of buildings, structures and building service equipment.
Provisions contained in the appendices of the technical codes shall not apply unless specifically
adopted by the City of Chula Vista.
Section 15.06.015 Definitions
The definition of Technical codes in Section 15.06.015 is hereby amended and shall read
as follows:
"Technical code" means those codes identified in and adopted in the manner indicated in
Chapters 15.08, 15.09, 15.10, 15.12, 15.16, 15.24, 15.26 and 15.28.
SECTION II. SCOPE OF AMENDMENT
This Amendment changes only those Sections specifically identified in Section I, above. No
other changes to Chapter 15.06 are contemplated or intended by this Ordinance. The balance of
Chapter 15.06 shall remain unchanged and continue in full force and effect.
SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
Presented by
Kelley Broughton
Development Services Director
Approved as to form by
Glen Googins
City Attorney
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, 2013 EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I That Chapter 15.08 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 15.08
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
15.08.010 California Building Code, 204 -013 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.08.070020 Subsection 705.11 is amended to add an exception to the
requirement for parapets.
5,08 080 Subseetion 9012 is ended to require installation of .,.,t....,atie fife
ext4nguishing system a greater a
15.08.400030 Subsection 1509.6.4 is added to Section 1509.6 to require equipment
enclosures on roofs.
15.08.010 California Building Code, 201013 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Building Code, 204013
Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 2, including Appendix
C and Appendix I, and excluding Chapter 1, Division II of that document as copyrighted by
the International Code Council, and the California Building Standards Commission. Said
document is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Chula Vista for regulating
the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, conversion,
occupancy, use, height, and area of all buildings and structures in the City, excepting such
portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06
shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for
this Chapter.
15.08.070020 Subsection 705.11 is amended to add an exception to the requirement
for parapets.
Exception 7 is hereby added to Subsection 705.11 of the California Building Code,
as it applies in Chula Vista, and shall read as follows:
Exception 7. Conversion of existing Group R occupancies to offices.
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15.08.4 -00030 Subsection 1509.6.4 is added to Section 1509.6 to require equipment
enclosures on roofs.
Subsection 1509.6.4 is hereby added to Section 1509.6 of the California Building
Code, as it applies in Chula Vista, and shall read as follows:
Subsection 1509.6,4 Equipment Enclosure. Operating equipment, including
piping and ducts located on the roof of a building, shall be shielded from
view from public thoroughfares, and private and public parking lots.
Equipment enclosures shall not be constructed so as to trap flammable or
combustible vapors.
Exception: Solar collectors. Does not include structural supporting
members.
SECTION II FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares
that each of the amendments noted above to the 2013 Edition of the California Building
Code is necessary due to local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kelley Broughton Glen Googins
Development Services Director City Attorney
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, 2013 EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I That Chapter 15.08 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 15.08
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
15.08.010 California Building Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.08.020 Subsection 705.11 is amended to add an exception to the requirement for
parapets.
15.08.030 Subsection 1509.6.4 is added to Section 1509.6 to require equipment
enclosures on roofs.
15.08.010 California Building Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Building Code, 2013 Edition,
lmown as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 2, including Appendix C and
Appendix I, and excluding Chapter 1, Division II of that document as copyrighted by the
International Code Council, and the California Building Standards Commission. Said
document is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Chula Vista for regulating
the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, conversion,
occupancy, use, height, and area of all buildings and structures in the City, excepting such
portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06
shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for
this Chapter.
15.08.020 Subsection 705.11 is amended to add an exception to the requirement
for parapets.
Exception 7 is hereby added to Subsection 705.11 of the California Building Code,
as it applies in Chula Vista, and shall read as follows:
Exception 7. Conversion of existing Group R occupancies to offices.
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Page 2
15.08.030 Subsection 1509.6.4 is added to Section 1509.6 to require equipment
enclosures on roofs.
Subsection 1509.6.4 is hereby added to Section 1509.6 of the California Building
Code, as it applies in Chula Vista, and shall read as follows:
Subsection 1509.6.4 Equipment Enclosure. Operating equipment, including
piping and ducts located on the roof of a building, shall be shielded from
view from public thoroughfares, and private and public parking lots.
Equipment enclosures shall not be constructed so as to trap flammable or
combustible vapors.
Exception: Solar collectors. Does not include structural supporting
members.
SECTION II FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares
that each of the amendments noted above to the 2013 Edition of the California Building
Code is necessary due to local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Kelley Broughton Glen Googins
Development Services Director City Attorney
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.09 TO THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2013 EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I. That Chapter 15.09 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 15.09
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
15.09.010 California Residential Code, 204 -013 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.09.010 California Residential Code, 204013 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Residential Code, 201 -013
Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 2.5, including
Appendix H and excluding Chapter 1, Division II of that document as copyrighted by the
International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission. Said
document is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Chula Vista for
regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair,
equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every
detached one -and two- family dwelling, townhouse not more than three stories above grade
plane in height with a separate means of egress and structures accessory thereto throughout
the City, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended.
Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative, organizational and
enforcement rules and regulations for this Chapter.
SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kelley Broughton
Development Services Director
Glen Googins
City Attorney
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.09 TO THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2013 EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I. That Chapter 15.09 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 15.09
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
15.09.010 California Residential Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.09.010 California Residential Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Residential Code, 2013 Edition,
known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 2.5, including Appendix H and
excluding Chapter 1, Division II of that document as copyrighted by the International Code
Council and the California Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby
adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Chula Vista for regulating the construction,
alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every detached one -and two - family
dwelling, townhouse not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a
separate means of egress and structures accessory thereto throughout the City, excepting
such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Municipal Code Chapter
15.06 shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and
regulations for this Chapter.
SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kelley Broughton
Development Services Director
Glen Googins
City Attorney
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2013 EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I That Chapter 15.10 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 15.10
REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
15.10.010 California Referenced Standards Code, 204 -013 Edition, adopted by
reference.
15.10.010 California Referenced Standards Code, 204 -013 Edition, adopted by
reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Referenced Standards Code,
know as California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 12, 204 -013 Edition, excluding
Chapter 12 -1 Administration of that document, as copyrighted by the California Building
Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Referenced Standards
Code of the City of Chula Vista, excluding Chapter 12 -1, for the purpose of providing
minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by
regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, certain equipment,
use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City
of Chula Vista. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative,
organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this Chapter.
SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kelley Broughton
Development Services Director
Glen Googins
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2013 EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I That Chapter 15.10 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 15.10
ED STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
15.10.010 California Referenced Standards Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.10.010 California Referenced Standards Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by
reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Referenced Standards Code,
know as California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 12, 2013 Edition, excluding Chapter
12 -1 Administration of that document, as copyrighted by the California Building Standards
Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Referenced Standards Code of the
City of Chula Vista, excluding Chapter 12 -1, for the purpose of providing minimum
standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and
controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, certain equipment, use and
occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City of
Chula Vista. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative,
organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this Chapter.
SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kelley Broughton
Development Services Director
Glen Googins
City Attorney
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.12 TO THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA GREEN
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2013 EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I That Chapter 15.12 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Chapter 15.12
Green Building Standards
Sections:
Section 15.12.001 California Green Building Standards Code, 204 -013 Edition, adopted by
reference
Section 15.1-2.005 California r Building
Standards Code Subsection 101 .3
Section 15.12.01 -0005 California Green Building Standards Code Subsection 102.4
Seotien 15 12 015 C-alifomia Green Building Stand, rds Code SubseetiRn X01 l i
Section 15 12 8 8 California r Building c d .,a r 4e Subsection 4.4 10 1
e e +ion 15 12 025 r '' o lama a, r a a, +; n
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Section 15.12.001 California Green Building Standards Code, 204013 Edition, adopted
by reference
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Green Building Standards Code,
204 -013 Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 11, as copyrighted
by the California Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the
Green Building Code of the City of Chula Vista for enhancing the design and construction of
buildings, building additions and alterations through the use of building concepts having a
reduced negative impact or positive environmental impact and encouraging sustainable
construction practices, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended.
Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement
rules and regulations for this Chapter.
Section 15.12.005 California Green Building
it applies in Clmla-vista;�
The e.an
provisions of this eede shall apply te the planning, design, operation, eenstrue4ion, use
and aceupaney ef every newly eenstructed building or structure and additions or alterations to
existing building or- structure, unless etherv4se indicated in this code, throughout the State o
/rya4i ornii .
Ordinance No.
Page 2
14 is not the intent t4at this eede sul�stitute or be identified as meetifig the eertifleation
requiremeftts of any green buikliug-pf�egfam-
Section 15.12.818005 California Green Building Standards Code Subsection 102.4
Subsection 102.4 is hereby added to Section 102 of the California Green Building
Standards Code, as it applies in Chula Vista, and shall read as follows:
102.4 Consultant Services. The Building Official may require the applicant to retain the
services of a consultant having expertise in Green Building and /or energy efficiency techniques
to review and evaluate complex systems and /or alternate methods or materials of construction
and provide recommendations as to compliance with the requirements of this code. The cost of
such consultant shall be paid by the applicant.
Seetien 15.1z 015 California Green Building St d,,rds Code Subsection znz 1 1
applies as it
303-1.1 Tenant improvements. The proitisions of this ode shall appb,
oee"aFA improvements.
Seetien 15,12.020 Galifemia GFeen Building Standards Cede Subseetien 1A10.1
Subseetion 4,4 M! 1 f the California TT ,:l d;,,,, Sta d fd,. C- d,. ;.. iefeb. eR4ed
J
as Glyn„ Vista, and shall a f n
rr
4.4 10 1 Operation d maintenanee al.F. new buildings , the t4me
enforcing agency h' h includes it of the following shall be plae d in the bui ding.
[T4balance of this See4ion 15.12.020, f II owing the 1 on, above, shall remain whangedan d
copAiaue in full f and effect.]
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Subsection 4.303.05 is bereby added to Section 4.303 of the California Green Buildin.g
Standards G d as it applies in Chula Vista and shall read as fool„
430z.05 E€€eetibe Date The mandatefy requirements Seetio A znz
on jannafy i 2011 insleAd f the T 1 i 2011 date established by the C+., +., 4epartm +A-of
SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE
Ordinance No.
Page 3
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Kelley Broughton Glen Googins
Development Services Director City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.12 TO THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA GREEN
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2013 EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I That Chapter 15.12 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Chapter 15.12
Green Building Standards
Sections:
Section 15.12.001 California Green Building Standards Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by
reference
Section 15.12.005 California Green Building Standards Code Subsection 102.4
Section 15.12.001 California Green Building Standards Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by
reference
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Green Building Standards Code,
2013 Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 11, as copyrighted by
the California Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Green
Building Code of the City of Chula Vista for enhancing the design and construction of buildings,
building additions and alterations through the use of building concepts having a reduced negative
impact or positive environmental impact and encouraging sustainable construction practices,
excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Municipal Code
Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and
regulations for this Chapter.
Section 15.12.005 California Green Building Standards Code Subsection 102.4
Subsection 102.4 is hereby added to Section 102 of the California Green Building
Standards Code, as it applies in Chula Vista, and shall read as follows:
102.4 Consultant Services. The Building Official may require the applicant to retain the
services of a consultant having expertise in Green Building and /or energy efficiency techniques
to review and evaluate complex systems and /or alternate methods or materials of construction
and provide recommendations as to compliance with the requirements of this code. The cost of
such consultant shall be paid by the applicant.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by
Kelley Broughton
Development Services Director
Approved as to form by
Glen Googins
City Attorney
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 2013 EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I That Chapter 15.16 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 15.16
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
15.16.010 California Mechanical Code, 20 -10 2013 Edition, adopted by
reference.
15.16.010 California Mechanical Code 3810-2013 Edition adopted by
reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Mechanical Code, 281 - 0-2013
Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, including
Appendix A,—B, C and D, and excluding Chapter 1, Division II thereof, as copyrighted by
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California
Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Mechanical
Code of the City of Chula Vista, providing for and regulating the complete installation
and maintenance of heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems within the
City. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative, organizational and
enforcement rules and regulations for this Chapter.
SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kelley Broughton
Development Services Director
Glen Googins
City Attorney
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 2013 EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I That Chapter 15.16 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 15.16
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
15.16.010 California Mechanical Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.16.010 California Mechanical Code 2013 Edition adopted by
reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Mechanical Code, 2013
Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, including
Appendix B, C and D, and excluding Chapter 1, Division II thereof, as copyrighted by
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California
Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Mechanical
Code of the City of Chula Vista, providing for and regulating the complete installation
and maintenance of heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems within the
City. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative, organizational and
enforcement rules and regulations for this Chapter.
SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kelley Broughton
Development Services Director
Glen Googins
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2013
EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I. That Chapter 15.24 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Chapter 15.24
ELECTRICAL CODE AND REGULATIONS*
Sections:
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 204,0 -2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
15.24.045 Distribution panels — Separate required when.
15.24.050 Circuit cards to be posted when.
15.24.055 Electric fences — Defined — Prohibited.
15.24.060 Phase arrangement — Amended.
15.24.065 Photovoltaic Pre - wiring Requirements.
* For statutory provisions exempting electrical contractors from licensing under an electrical repairman's
statute, see Bus. and Prof. Code § 9804. For statutory provisions authorizing cities to regulate the materials used in
wiring structures for electricity and in piping them for water, gas or electricity, and to regulate the manner of such
piping, see Gov. Code § 38660.
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 2010 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Electrical Code, 2910 -2013 Edition,
/mown as the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, as copyrighted by the National Fire
Protection Association and the California Building Standards Commission. Said document is
hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Chula Vista, regulating the installation,
repair, operation and maintenance of all electrical wiring and electrical apparatus of any nature
whatsoever, whether inside or outside of any building within the City, excepting such portions as
are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Chapter 15.06 CVMC shall serve as the
administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this chapter.
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without approval by the Building
Official.
15.24.045 Distribution panels — Separate required when.
Each store in a store building, each flat in a flat building, and each building used as a dwelling
shall be so wired that each store, apartment, flat or dwelling shall have separate lighting and/or
power distribution panels. Such panels shall not serve other portions of the building. Hotels,
Ordinance No.
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motels, hotel apartments and similar types of buildings may be wired from one or more
distribution panels.
15.24.050 Circuit cards to be posted when.
When requested by the Building Official, a complete schedule of circuits showing the member,
kind and capacity of each outlet on each circuit shall be posted on each job prior to rough
inspection.
15.24.055 Electric fences — Defined — Prohibited.
A. As used herein, the term "electric fence" includes all fences which in any way use electrical
energy as an additional deterrent or have wires charged with electricity which are not covered
with adequate insulation to protect persons and animals coming in contact therewith.
B. No electric fence may be constructed, maintained or operated within the City.
15.24.060 Phase arrangement — Amended.
Section 408.3(E) of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to read:
Phase Arrangement. The phase arrangement on three -phase buses shall be A, B, C from
front to back, top to bottom, or left to right, as viewed from the front of the switchboard
or panelboard. The C phase shall be that phase having the higher voltage ground on three -
phase, four -wire delta- connected systems. Other bulbar arrangements may be permitted
for additions to existing installations and shall be marked.
15.24.065 Photovoltaic Pre - wiring Requirements.
All new residential units shall include electrical conduit specifically designed to allow the
later installation of a photovoltaic (PV) system which utilizes solar energy as a means to provide
electricity. No building permit shall be issued unless the requirements of this section and the
Chula Vista Photovoltaic Pre- Wiring Installation Requirements are incorporated into the
approved building plans.
The provisions of this chapter can be modified or waived when it can be satisfactorily
demonstrated to the building official that the requirements of this section are impractical due to
shading, building orientation, construction constraints or configuration of the parcel.
SECTION II FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that each
of the amendments noted above to the 2013 Edition of the California Electrical Code is necessary
due to local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Ordinance
Page 3
Kelley Broughton
Development Services Director
Glen Googins
City Attorney
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2013
EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I. That Chapter 15.24 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Chapter 15.24
ELECTRICAL CODE AND REGULATIONS*
Sections:
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
15.24.045 Distribution panels — Separate required when.
15.24.050 Circuit cards to be posted when.
15.24.055 Electric fences — Defined — Prohibited.
15.24.060 Phase arrangement — Amended.
15.24.065 Photovoltaic Pre - wiring Requirements.
* For statutory provisions exempting electrical contractors from licensing under an electrical repairman's
statute, see Bus. and Prof. Code § 9804. For statutory provisions authorizing cities to regulate the materials used in
wiring structures for electricity and in piping them for water, gas or electricity, and to regulate the manner of such
piping, see Gov. Code § 38660.
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 2010 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Electrical Code, 2013 Edition, known as
the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, as copyrighted by the National Fire
Protection Association and the California Building Standards Commission. Said document is
hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Chula Vista, regulating the installation,
repair, operation and maintenance of all electrical wiring and electrical apparatus of any nature
whatsoever, whether inside or outside of any building within the City, excepting such portions as
are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Chapter 15.06 CVMC shall serve as the
administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this chapter.
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without approval by the Building
Official.
15.24.045 Distribution panels — Separate required when.
Each store in a store building, each flat in a flat building, and each building used as a dwelling
shall be so wired that each store, apartment, flat or dwelling shall have separate lighting and /or
power distribution panels. Such panels shall not serve other portions of the building. Hotels,
Ordinance No.
Page 2
motels, hotel apartments and similar types of buildings may be wired from one or more
distribution panels.
15.24.050 Circuit cards to be posted when.
When requested by the Building Official, a complete schedule of circuits showing the number,
kind and capacity of each outlet on each circuit shall be posted on each job prior to rough
inspection.
15.24.055 Electric fences — Defined — Prohibited.
A. As used herein, the term "electric fence" includes all fences which in any way use electrical
energy as an additional deterrent or have wires charged with electricity which are not covered
with adequate insulation to protect persons and animals coming in contact therewith.
B. No electric fence may be constructed, maintained or operated within the City.
15.24.060 Phase arrangement — Amended.
Section 408.3(E) of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to read:
Phase Arrangement. The phase arrangement on three -phase buses shall be A, B, C from
front to back, top to bottom, or left to right, as viewed from the front of the switchboard
or panelboard. The C phase shall be that phase having the higher voltage ground on three -
phase, four -wire delta - connected systems. Other busbar arrangements may be permitted
for additions to existing installations and shall be marked.
15.24.065 Photovoltaic Pre - wiring Requirements.
All new residential units shall include electrical conduit specifically designed to allow the
later installation of a photovoltaic (PV) system which utilizes solar energy as a means to provide
electricity. No building permit shall be issued unless the requirements of this section and the
Chula Vista Photovoltaic Pre - Wiring Installation Requirements are incorporated into the
approved building plans.
The provisions of this chapter can be modified or waived when it can be satisfactorily
demonstrated to the building official that the requirements of this section are impractical due to
shading, building orientation, construction constraints or configuration of the parcel.
SECTION II FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that each
of the amendments noted above to the 2013 Edition of the California Electrical Code is necessary
due to local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Ordinance No.
Page 3
Kelley Broughton Glen Googins
Development Services Director City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.26 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, 2013 EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I. That Chapter 15.26 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 15.26
ENERGY CODE
Sections:
15.26.010 California Energy Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.26.020 Outdoor lighting zones.
15 26 030 r ,: Energy Ef eiene Standard
15.26.010 California Energy Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
The City of Chula Vista adopts, by reference, that certain document known as the
California Energy Code, 2013 Edition, set forth in Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code
of Regulations, as copyrighted by, and as may be amended from time to time by, the
California Building Standards Commission. That California Energy Code is adopted as
the energy code of the City of Chula Vista for the purpose of regulating building design
and construction standards to increase efficiency in the use of energy for new residential
and nonresidential
r111 r1t. W t n eed the California � gy Go sot forth n Title 24, ParE6 Chapter
Wt .. _ u,
15.06 CVMC shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and
regulations for this Chapter.
15.26.020 Outdoor lighting zones.
Pursuant to Section 10 -114 (c) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 1, the
city has adopted an outdoor lighting zones map amending state default lighting zones as
applied to certain areas of the City. The location of outdoor lighting zones in the City are
per the adopted Outdoor Lighting Zones Map, dated September 2, 2005 and kept on file
with the City Planning and Building Department.
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SECTION II. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kelley Broughton Glen Googins
Development Services Director City Attorney
Page 3 of 3
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.26 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CODE, 2013 EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I. That Chapter 15.26 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 15.26
ENERGY CODE
Sections:
15.26.0 10 California Energy Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.26.020 Outdoor lighting zones.
15.26.010 California Energy Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
The City of Chula Vista adopts, by reference, that certain document known as the
California Energy Code, 2013 Edition, set forth in Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code
of Regulations, as copyrighted by, and as may be amended from time to time by, the
California Building Standards Commission. That California Energy Code is adopted as
the energy code of the City of Chula Vista for the purpose of regulating building design
and construction standards to increase efficiency in the use of energy for new residential
and nonresidential buildings. Chapter 15.06 CVMC shall serve as the administrative,
organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this Chapter.
15.26.020 Outdoor lighting zones.
Pursuant to Section 10 -114 (c) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 1, the
city has adopted an outdoor lighting zones map amending state default lighting zones as
applied to certain areas of the City. The location of outdoor lighting zones in the City are
per the adopted Outdoor Lighting Zones Map, dated September 2, 2005 and kept on file
with the City Planning and Building Department.
SECTION II. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Page l of 2
Kelley Broughton Glen Googins
Development Services Director City Attorney
Page 2 of 2
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2013
EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I That Chapter 15.28 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Chapter 15.28
PLUMBING CODE*
Sections:
15.28.010 California Plumbing Code, 2010 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.28.015 Solar Water Heater Pre - Plumbing.
15.28.020 Residential Graywater Stub -out.
* Prior legislation: Prior code §§ 23.3 and 23.9; Ords. 779, 1332, 1748, 1917, 2156, 2343, 2506, 2508, 2639 and
2646.
15.28.010 California Plumbing Code, 204-0-2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Plumbing Code, 2418 -2013 Edition,
known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, including Appendices A, B, D,
GH, I, and KJ and excluding Chapter 1, Division II of that document as copyrighted by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building
Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of
Chula Vista for regulating the complete installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing,
drainage systems, water systems, gas systems, and private sewage disposal systems on all
properties and within all buildings and structures in the City. Chapter 15.06 CVMC shall serve as
the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this chapter.
15.28.015 Solar Water Heater Pre - Plumbing.
All new residential units shall include plumbing specifically designed to allow the later
installation of a system which utilizes solar energy as the primary means of heating domestic
potable water. No building permit shall be issued unless the requirements of this section and the
Chula Vista Solar Water Heater Pre - Plumbing Installation Requirements are incorporated into
the approved building plans.
The provisions of this chapter can be modified or waived when it can be satisfactorily
demonstrated to the building official that the requirements of this section are impractical due to
shading, building orientation, construction constraints or configuration of the parcel.
Ordinance No.
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15.28.020 Residential Graywater Stub -out.
All new detached single - family dwellings and duplexes shall include a single- source clothes
washer graywater outlet and an outside stub -out to allow the later installation of a clothes washer
graywater irrigation system that complies with the requirements of Section 1603A. 4i1602.1.1 of
the 2019 -2013 California Plumbing Code. The outlet and stub -out shall be installed in
accordance with the Chula Vista Clothes Washer Graywater Pre - Plumbing and Stub -Out for
New Residential Construction or an equivalent alternate method and/or material approved by the
Building Official.
The provisions of this Section may be modified or waived when it can be satisfactorily
demonstrated to the Building Official that compliance with these regulations is impractical due
to construction or physical constraints, or due to site and /or soil conditions.
SECTION II FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that each
of the amendments noted above to the 2013 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is necessary
due to local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by
Kelley Broughton
Development Services Director
Approved as to form by
Glen Googins
City Attorney
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2013
EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I That Chapter 15.28 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Chapter 15.28
PLUMBING CODE*
Sections:
15.28.010 California Plumbing Code, 2010 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.28.015 Solar Water Heater Pre - Plumbing.
15.28.020 Residential Graywater Stub -out.
* Prior legislation: Prior code §§ 23.3 and 23.9; Ords. 779, 1332, 1748, 1917, 2156, 2343, 2506, 2508, 2639 and
2646.
15.28.010 California Plumbing Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Plumbing Code, 2013 Edition, known as
the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, including Appendices A, B, D, H, I, and J,
and excluding Chapter 1, Division II of that document as copyrighted by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards
Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of Chula Vista
for regulating the complete installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing, drainage systems,
water systems, gas systems, and private sewage disposal systems on all properties and within all
buildings and structures in the City. Chapter 15.06 CVMC shall serve as the administrative,
organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this chapter.
15.28.015 Solar Water Heater Pre - Plumbing.
All new residential units shall include plumbing specifically designed to allow the later
installation of a system which utilizes solar energy as the primary means of heating domestic
potable water. No building permit shall be issued unless the requirements of this section and the
Chula Vista Solar Water Heater Pre - Plumbing Installation Requirements are incorporated into
the approved building plans.
The provisions of this chapter can be modified or waived when it can be satisfactorily
demonstrated to the building official that the requirements of this section are impractical due to
shading, building orientation, construction constraints or configuration of the parcel.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
15.28.020 Residential Graywater Stub -out.
All new detached single - family dwellings and duplexes shall include a single- source clothes
washer graywater outlet and an outside stub -out to allow the later installation of a clothes washer
graywater irrigation system that complies with the requirements of Section 1602. 1.1 of the 2013
California Plumbing Code. The outlet and stub -out shall be installed in accordance with the
Chula Vista Clothes Washer Graywater Pre - Plumbing and Stub -Out for New Residential
Construction or an equivalent alternate method and /or material approved by the Building
Official.
The provisions of this Section may be modified or waived when it can be satisfactorily
demonstrated to the Building Official that compliance with these regulations is impractical due
to construction or physical constraints, or due to site and /or soil conditions.
SECTION II FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that each
of the amendments noted above to the 2013 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is necessary
due to local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage but not before
January 1, 2014.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Kelley Broughton Glen Googins
Development Services Director City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.36 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
FIRE CODE, 241-0- 2013_EDITION
The City Cotmcil of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I. That Chapter 15.36 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 15.36
FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.36.010 California Fire Code, 204-0- 201.3 - Edition, adopted by reference.
15.36.015 Definitions.
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15.36.4-3-5-020 -----Violation penalties.
15.36.040025__Failure to comply.
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15_36.030 _ Response ma updates.
15.36.035 Artwork.
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15.36.040 NFPA 13 -1) meter size.
15.36.010 California Fire Code, 204-0-2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein,
the California Fire Code, 2010 -2013 Edition, lrnown as the California Code of Regulations,
Title 24 part 9, including Appendix Chapter 4 and Appendix A through :1-15 as copyrighted
by the International Code Council, and the California Building Standards Commission,
which code and associated appendices prescribe the regulations governing conditions
hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, as the Fire Code of the City of Chula
Vista, —, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended as set forth
in this chapter for the purpose of regulation and enforcement within the City of Chula
Vista.
15.36.015 Definitions.
Chapter 2 Definitions - Section 202 of the Fire Code Portion of the California
Building Standards Code is hereby revised to include the following definitions:
"Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" means Fire Marshal.
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"Fire Department" means any regularly organized fire department, fire protection district,
a legally formed volunteer fire department recorded with the County of San Diego, or
Fire Company regularly charged with the responsibility of providing fire protection to the
jurisdiction.
"Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction (FAHJ)" means the designated entity providing
enforcement of fire regulations as they relate to planning, construction and development.
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"Fire Hazard" means anything that increases or could cause an increase of the hazard or
menace of fire to a greater degree than customarily recognized as normal by persons in
the public service regularly engaged in preventing, suppressing or extinguishing fire or
any thing or act which could obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere with the operations of the
fire department or egress of occupants in the event of fire.
"Fire Service Features" is a general term inclusive of all other terms such as driveway,
fire lane, public street, private street, parking lot, lane and access roadway.
This Section 15.36.015 amends Section 202 of the Fire Code Portion of the
California Building Standards Code only by adding those definitions specifically
identified in herein. No other changes to Section 202 of the Fire Code Portion of the
California Building Standards Code are contemplated or intended, and the balance of the
definitions therein shall remain unchanged and continue in full force and effect.
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Photovolltaric--installations- -the --- provisions -- contained.. -i the -Cal to+ a - -i�ep rime -nF- t
Forestry -- and- Tire -- Protection- --Off}co of- tha- -,Start Tire --- -Solar -- Photovoltaic-
lnstallation- Guidelines- .ac-- dat€d- April- 22,,?O( #$ - are -he €b3 adopte l- in-- aecordanee - -wNk
and - pursuant -io- Subsection 1 1- ,S,and shall- be- nscd...for- the, - design-and - installation .. of solar
photovoltaic- systems:
1- 36-.0g5--- Op,eFatk9*afper -Chris�s-tr +e4otss
----- - - - - - -- (-_ Chapter- l-- Seope- and-- Adn} inistratit) n.._. --st+ hseetion- .- .1.05,648-Christmas,-tree -lots -is
hereby- added -to-tho- Fire - Codef tortion- o€the- C,aliforni3- Building - Standards- Code- to- read-as
follows:
Sub4ec t i c .i o e. t e Hn t S f kN�r to 3
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Christmas- tree -4 t- with -or- without flame -proof ng serui e
fl r.3€r. M-- -- .._._g)peFationat- per -mit- €car- w-»stehandling;
Cl'' e Scope and "ration-- `,'ttb,n�aon- 1 -05.E% , te_handping -Of4he
Fire - Code - par=tiion...o-f- the - Calitnr- r:ia-- l�uildn<bx- Standards- 4;tnde...i:,- lneretty- revised- ttr -t� €ad -ass
foAowse
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hapter -t3 r6 -dm ewe
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mt k n yank nk yat is ands+ rite-- rnater al Handling fas l tie eeu- waste- reeyefu
mtt} ttposting- operatiottsand -4,ora .
15.36.035020 Violation penalties.
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration - Subsection 109.3-4 Violation penalties of the
Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code is hereby revised to read as
follows:
Subsection 109.34 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter,
repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the
fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than the greater of $1,000 dollars
or as established by the City of Chula Vista Policy and Procedures Manual for Civil
Penalties or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or both such fine and
imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be
deemed a separate offense.
15.36.030025 Failure to comply.
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration - Subsection 111.4 Failure to comply of the
Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code is hereby revised to read as
follows:
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served
with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a
violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $250.00 dollars or
more than $1,000 dollars.
x5.36.050 IN We h j drsani N-stem s �%'W :;,�ti9 ems'
- ---- -- - - -- Chapter -� -F - crvic Feaiures - SabseetiNn 1 }ire hydrWnt- system--- ._-Whe+e
re"ifed or the Fire (y"de-Y ft:..,. .,rrrrvr,- � 'vra�'�u�-- �c- .c'��, ,rnia-- �ttt�ri n-K- t,,••�•••a,, r..a.. :� r,.,,..,r.✓.
re�i�ed- to- rca�l- as- fc�lC�vvs:
�a ari�OE 5a WHers -re^ Baas . ,ertion- af-a- fac- ility -orbu lding-hereafte+
consst teteor n ved nta ar-- uvtHtn the }ur s'' mc4hhan- .:I -50- feet -from a- hydrant
on -a -fire apparatus• -�;ead as measured - by- aH- approved -romp- around - the- extoriard'
the- faeility- ar -bui {ding on- site- fire- liydtants- and mains - shall -be- provided - where- required
by the A re- - c ode - otfisial:
Fxceptians - -l:- For - Group -RA - and - Group -U oceupaneies . tl ie- di4atice- requireme-nt- shaltbe
2504eet:- En- Gioup -R -3 and- Group -> 1- aesupancies-. the- dirta*iee- requiroment- shall -be oet
system installed in more- than- (i0td -{� ct- when.. €yuipped..tbrotuahou6 - with -an- approved- autatnatic- sprinkler
fardame ,, : ,e.
15.36.055 1?ire h� €iraut spa €ing:
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Subsection 5� n"'�.'.' �ateupples�' grants - -hr xt{f €a»ly zenes aid a
eominerc-iul- and attrstritl s nc €3 - hydrantr -shall be -i sta {led }E ntercefion - at -6he
begmnmg.- radius- of-eul -de -saes- and -- 38E1 fECt (on ew terms access r adways
Fegai-diess 0 areal : '° T r>in s fire hydrants shall be stafkmtoe —Y 500
feet (o*-cerio4.
1.536.03() Restsonse magr updates.
Chapter 5 Premises Identification Subsection _505.3_ Response _map__updates_is
hereb_y,added to the Fire Code portion of the California Buildin Standards <_ ode to read as
follows:
Subsection 505.3 Response map updates. Any new development which necessitates updating of
eioene,ponse map by virtue of new structures, hydrants, roadways or similar features, shall
be required to provide -rnap updates -in a format compatible with current department mapping
services PDF and/or CAD format asst roeed by the FAH.T).
15.36.060035 Artwork.
Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials, and Furnishing -- Subsection
807.4.3.2 Artwork of the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code is
hereby revised to read as follows:
Subsection 807.4.3.2. Artwork Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of
corridors and classrooms to not more than 20 percent of the wall area in non - sprinklered buildings
and 50 percent in sprinkered buildings.
15.36.040 NF11A 13 -D meter size.
Chapter 9 Fire i'rgtection Si steles. - Subsection 903.2_8.2 VFPA 13 -D meter size is
hereby added to the I ire Code port on of the C alifornia Building Standards Code to read as
follows:
Subsection 903.2.8.2 NFPA 13 -1) mater size. The minimum water meter size serviri NFPA 13 -D
(dwelling) fire sprinkler systems shall be no less than one (1) inch in diameter.
SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares
that each of the additions and amendments noted above to the - 2010 -20_13 Edition of the
California Fire Code is necessary due to local climatic, geological and topographical
conditions.
SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage.
Submitted by:
Approved as to form by:
f- \13octn�et#ings�davi�#nrboeal Setting�ettrporarv- -Onto- rite -t Fil €s�C41..�,
Chapter- tS. -3& dm -edits aloe
David Hanneman �nCilen Croons
Fire Chief City Attorney
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.36 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
FIRE CODE, 2013 EDITION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I. That Chapter 15.36 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 15.36
FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.36.010
California Fire Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.36.015
Definitions.
15.36.020
Violation penalties.
15.36.025
Failure to comply.
15.36.030
Response map updates.
15.36.035
Artwork.
15.36.040
NFPA 13 -D meter size.
15.36.010 California Fire Code, 2013 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein,
the California Fire Code, 2013 Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title
24 part 9, including Appendix Chapter 4 and Appendix A through K as copyrighted by the
International Code Council, and the California Building Standards Commission, which
code and associated appendices prescribe the regulations governing conditions hazardous
to life and property from fire or explosion, as the Fire Code of the City of Chula Vista,
excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended as set forth in this
chapter for the purpose of regulation and enforcement within the City of Chula Vista.
15.36.015 Definitions.
Chapter 2 Definitions - Section 202 of the Fire Code Portion of the California
Building Standards Code is hereby revised to include the following definitions:
"Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" means Fire Marshal.
"Fire Department" means any regularly organized fire department, fire protection district,
a legally formed volunteer fire department recorded with the County of San Diego, or
Fire Company regularly charged with the responsibility of providing fire protection to the
jurisdiction.
"Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction (FAHJ)" means the designated entity providing
enforcement of fire regulations as they relate to planning, construction and development.
"Fire Hazard" means anything that increases or could cause an increase of the hazard or
menace of fire to a greater degree than customarily recognized as normal by persons in
the public service regularly engaged in preventing, suppressing or extinguishing fire or
any thing or act which could obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere with the operations of the
fire department or egress of occupants in the event of fire.
"Fire Service Features" is a general term inclusive of all other terms such as driveway,
fire lane, public street, private street, parking lot, lane and access roadway.
This Section 15.36.015 amends Section 202 of the Fire Code Portion of the
California Building Standards Code only by adding those definitions specifically
identified in herein. No other changes to Section 202 of the Fire Code Portion of the
California Building Standards Code are contemplated or intended, and the balance of the
definitions therein shall remain unchanged and continue in full force and effect.
15.36.020 Violation penalties.
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration - Subsection 109.4 Violation penalties of the
Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code is hereby revised to read as
follows:
Subsection 109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter,
repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the
fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than the greater of $1,000 dollars
or as established by the City of Chula Vista Policy and Procedures Manual for Civil
Penalties or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or both such fine and
imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be
deemed a separate offense.
15.36.025 Failure to comply.
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration - Subsection 111.4 Failure to comply of the
Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code is hereby revised to read as
follows:
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served
with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a
violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $250.00 dollars or
more than $1,000 dollars.
15.36.030 Response map updates.
Chapter 5 Premises Identification - Subsection 505.3 Response map updates is
hereby added to the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code to read as
follows:
Subsection 505.3 Response map updates. Any new development, which necessitates updating of
emergency response map by virtue of new structures, hydrants, roadways or similar features, shall
be required to provide map updates in a format compatible with current department mapping
services (PDF and /or CAD format as approved by the FAHJ).
15.36.035 Artwork.
Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials, and Furnishing - Subsection
807.4.3.2 Artwork of the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code is
hereby revised to read as follows:
Subsection 807.4.3.2. Artwork. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the wails of
corridors and classrooms to not more than 20 percent of the wall area in non - sprinklered buildings
and 50 percent in sprinklered buildings.
15.36.040 NFPA 13 -D meter size.
Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems - Subsection 903.2.8.2 NFPA 13 -D meter size is
hereby added to the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code to read as
follows:
Subsection 903.2.8.2 NFPA 13 -D meter size. The minimum water meter size serving NFPA 13 -D
(dwelling) fire sprinkler systems shall be no less than one (1) inch in diameter.
SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares
that each of the additions and amendments noted above to the 2013 Edition of the
California Fire Code is necessary due to local climatic, geological and topographical
conditions.
SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage.
Submitted by:
Approved as to form by:
David Hanneman Glen Googins
Fire Chief City Attorney