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Home My WebLink AboutOrd 1977-1748 ORDINANCE N0. 1748 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 15.28.010, 15.28.020, 15.28.030, 15.28.040, 15.28.050, 15.28.060, 15.28.070, 15.28.080, 15.28.090, 15.28. 100 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 15.28. 110, 15.28. 120 AND 15.28. 130 OF CHAPTER 15.28 AND REPEALING 13.36.010, 13.36.020, 13.36.030 OF CHAPTER 13.36 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 13.40.010, 13.40.020, 13.40.030, 13.40.040, 13.40.050 OF CHAPTER 13.40 OF THE MUP�ICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE , 1976 EDITION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I . That Sections 15.28.010, 15.28.020, 15.28.030, 15.28.040, 15.28.050, 15.28.060, 15.28.070, 15.28.080, 15.28.090 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code be, and the same are hereby amended to read as follows: Section 15.28.010. DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE. There is hereby adopted by reference that certain document known and designated as the "Uniform Plumbing Code, 1976 Edition" and Appendix C and I as copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials , three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Said document is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of Chula Vista for providing for and regulating the complete installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing, drainage systems, water systems, gas systems, private sewage disposal systems, providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor. In each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the Uniform Plumbing Code , 1976 Edition and Appendix C and I are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein , exceptin9 such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended. Section 15.28.020. SECTION 20. 1 A�HENDED. Section 20. 1 . ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. The administrative authority shall be the Director of Building and Housing. Section 15.28.030 AMENDED. Section 20.3. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars (5500.00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not to exceed six (6) months or by both fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this code occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for or an approval of any violation of any of the provisions of this code. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code shall be valid except insofar as the work or use which it authorizes is lawful . The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the administrative authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from preventin9 construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this code or of any other ordinance or from revoking any certificate of approval when issued in error. Every permit issued by the administrative authority under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced o�ithin one hundred and twenty days (120) of date of such permit or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days. Before such work can be recommenced, a neN�. permit shall be first obtained and the fee shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided, further, that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one (1 ) year. " Section 15.28.040. SECTION 20.7 AMENDED BY ADDING SUB-SECTION (a) . Section 20.7(a) . Reinspection Fee. The fee for reinspection shall be ten dollars ($10.00) . Section 15.28.050. SECTION 20.9 AMENDED. Section 20.9. NOTIFICATION. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by the permit to notify the administrative authority orally or in writing that said work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the person doin9 the work authorized by the permit to make sure that the work will stand. the test prescribed elsewhere in this code before giving the above notification. Section 15.28.060. SECTION 401 , SUB-SECTION (a) AMENDED. Section 401 . MATERIALS. (a) . Drainage pipe shall be cast iron, galvanized steel , galvanized wrought iron, lead, copper, brass , ABS, PVC or other approved materials having a smooth and uniform bore except: 1 . No galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground and shall be kept at least 6" above ground. 2. ABS or PVC installations limited to residential construction not more than three stories in height. Corrunercial and industrial buildings, when in the opinion of the administrative authority, the waste discharge is as defined under Section 105, Subsection (d) , Domestic Sewage. Section 15.28.070. SECTION 409, SUB-SECTION (a) AMENDED. Section 409. DRAINAGE BELOW MAIN SEWER LEVEL. (a) . Drainage piping serving fixtures below the elevation of the upstream manhole shall drain by gravity into the main sewer and shall be protected from backflow of sewage by installing an approved type backwater valve or other methods and devices approved by the administrative authority and each such backwater valve or other methods and devices shall be installed only in that branch or section of the drainage system which receives a discharge from fixtures located below the elevation of the upstream manhole. Section 15.28.080. SECTION 1004(a) AMENDED. Section 1004. MATERIALS. (a) . Water pipe and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast iron, galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrou9ht iron, galvanized steel , lead or other approved materials. Asbestos cement, PE or PVC water pipe manufactured to reco9nized standards may be used for cold water distribution systems outside a building. CPVC water pipe may be used inside buildings for hot and cold water installations when limited to residential construction not more than three stories in height, commercial and industrial buildin9s when, in the opinion of the administrative authority, the occupancy hazard is no greater than in dwelling units. Section 15.28.090. SECTION 1007 (b) AMENDED. Section 1007 (b) EXCESSIVE tJATER PRESSURE. Where local water pressure is in excess of 80 psi , an approved type pressure regulator preceded by an adequate strainer shall be installed and the pressure reduced to eighty (80) pounds per square inch or less. For potable water services up to and including 12" regulators, provisions shall be made to prevent pressure on the building side of the regulator from exceeding main supply pressures. Approved regulators with integral by-passes are acceptable. Each such �� regulator and strainer shall be accessibly located and shall have the strainer � readily accessible for cleaning without removing the regulator or strainer body or disconnecting the supply piping. Al1 pipe size determinations shall be based on eighty (80%) percent of the reduced pressure. Water pressure within single family buildings shall be set at a maximum of 35 psi . The pressure regulator shall .be located at the dwelling on the building side of the exterior water outlets. Pipe sizin9 shall be determined by using Table 10-2, Pressure Range 46 to 60 psi . Section 15.28. 100. FINDING AND DECLARATION. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista, "California, does hereby specifically and expressly find and declare that the nature and uniqueness of the climate, terrain, location, environment of the City of Chula Vista does necessitate and demand specific amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1976 Edition, which are noted herein this ordinance. SECTION II . That Sections 15.28. 110, 15.28. 120, 15.28. 130 of Chapter 15.28 are hereby deleted. That Sections 13.36.010, 13.36.020, 13.36.030 of Chapter 13.36 are hereby deleted. Sections 13.40.020, 13.40.030, 13.40.040 and 13.40.050 of Chapter 13.40 are hereby deleted. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirty-first day from and after its passage and approval . Presented by Approved as to form by �>� �� ' � � ° - : rad , Direc or of George D. Lindberg, City Attorney B lding and Hou g " �� ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ihls �th d0y of .7une 197 � , by the following vote, to—wit: AYES� Councilmen Scott, Egdahl , Hobel, Cox, Hyde NAYES� Councilmen None ABSTAIN: Councilmen None ABSENT: Councilmen None � W . Mayor of the C y o Chu Vista ATTES � City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss. CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK of ihe City of Chula Vista, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY ihat the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of ,and thot ihe same has not been amendedor repealed. DATED (seal) City Clerk � �� 1 � CC-660