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BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
STAFF REPORT
Item No.:
Meeting Date: 4/12.199
ITEM TITLE: Review and Recommendations for Adoption of the Following
Codes:
California Uniform Building Code, 1998 Edition
Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition with Amendments
California Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition
Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition with Amendments
California Plumbing Code, 1998 Edition
Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition with Amendments
California Electrical Code, 1998 Edition
National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition with Amendments
California Fire Code, 1998 Edition
Uniform Fire Code, 1997 Edition with Amendments
California Energy Code, 1997 Edition
California Referenced Standards Code, 1998 Edition
Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition with Amendments
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997
Edition with Amendments
Urban-Wildland Interface Code, 1997 Edition with Amendments
SUBM11U.;D BY: Assistant Director of Planning and Building
Adoption of the 1998 Edition of the California Codes and the 1997 Editions of the Unìfonn
Codes is a routine action undertaken by the Planning and Building Department every three
years in response to newly published Codes, The adoption of this Code is in conformance
with City Council Policy 500-04 as adopted by Resolution 5656 which endorses the
establishment and maintenance of Unifonn Building Regulations within the jurisdictions of
the County of San Diego,
RECOMMENDATION: THAT THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
ENDORSE COUNCIL ADOPTION OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED CODES AS
AMENDED,
DISCUSSION: As mandated by the Building Standards Commission, State of California,
each jurisdiction within the State shall enforce the 1998 Editions of the California Building
Standards Codes commencing on July I, 1999. The Califomia Building Standards Codes
adopt the 1997 Editions of the Unìfonn Codes, published by the International Conference of
Building Officials, with amendments, The City of Chula Vista has traditionally adopted
these Unifonn Codes with further local amendments, Building Officials representing
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jurisdictions throughout San Diego County have met collectiveJy to discuss suggested
modifications to the local codes and have reached a consensus to work toward minimizing
the number and scope oflocal amendments, This package of proposed Ordinance changes
reflects that philosophy by eliminating existing local amendments wherever possible.
New to this cycle of the code adoption process is the actual adoption of the California
Building Standards Codes. In previous cycles these Codes have not been specifically
adopted, though the City has always been responsible for their enforcement at the local
level. On the advice of the City Attorney and the California Building Standards
Commission, staff is recommending these State Codes also be specifically adopted in order
to avoid possible challenges to the City's ability to enforce these codes using the
enforcement methods identified elsewhere in the Municipal Code,
In addition to specifically adopting the State Codes, the Fire Department is also
recommending Council adopt the 1997 Edition of the Urban-Wildland Interface Code,
Regulations in this code are intended to mitigate the risk to life and structures fiom intrusion
of fire from wildland fire exposures and fire exposures from adjacent structures and to
mitigate structure fires fiom spreading to wildland fuels.
FISCAL IMP ACT: None. There is no increase in fees being proposed in conjunction with
this adoption. The Building Division anticipated the need for additional code books and
training guidebooks and has secured them using funds fiom the current fiscal year's budget.
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ORDINANCE NO,
AN ORDINANCE OF 1HE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15,08 OF 1HE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING 1HE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 1998
EDmON AND 1HE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1997 EDmON
1HE CITY COUNCIL OF 1HE CITY OF CllliLA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Q¡¡¡pter 15,08 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.08
BUllDING CODE
Sections:
15.08.010 California Buildin" Code. 1998 Edition and Uniform Building Code, 1994 1997
edition, adopted by reference.
15.08.020 General-Section 104.2.1 amended to designate building official
15.08.030 Board of Appeals and Advisors-Section 105.1 is amended. Limitations of Authority-
Section 105.2 is added.
15.08.040 Exempted Work-Section 106.2 is amended.
15.08.050 Section 107 is amended by adding subsection 107.8 exempÜDg government entities
from fee payments to reference the City's Master Fee Schedule, and to charge for
fees not contained in the UBC.
15.08.060 Subsection 108.L1 added to Section 108.1 to authorize compliance survey
inspections.
15.08.070 Section 709.4.1 amended to add an exception to the requirement for parapets.
15.08.080 Paragrapb 6 added to subsection 904.2.2 to require installation of automatic f'Ire-
extinguishing sylllem in bnildings greater than certain height.
15.08.090 Section 1503 amended to provide for more restrictive roof coverings.
15.08.100 Subsections 151L5 and 151L6 added to Section 1511 to require equipment
enclosures on roofs and removal of obsolete roof equipment.
15.08.110 ..'<ppeRm Tallie 29 ... amended to speeify 1RÏ8ÎØlllm _her of pHIJiit: R!ÆFøOm
faeilHies fer moter ,'Chicle fHeIing stoBoRs 8Bd mereouØile OeetllA--'eS with fHeI
disp--":"'g aperaÛ8Bs.
1;;.08.120 !.ppeRm Tallie 29 f. ameRded to SJleeify -:..;..._ RHmher of pHblie rest. ßom
Ç-_:I:ties f8r .&tor veJüele faeIiBg It_8M &Bd meFe8Bt:ÏIe øeeupØB.eiefl with fael
dispeøsiøg øpeFBti8BB FeflUÏl'ed at time of remodel, alteFøti8R OF Fep8ÏF.
15.08.010 Uniform Building Code, 1994 Ediôon, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the r"HfOßÚa Buildine ('-Ode known as the r"l;fornia Code of
R""lIl.tioDS. Title 241J3rt 2 and Unifonn Building Code, ("UBC") -l994 1997 Edition, and Appendix Chapter
3, Division II; Appendix Chapter 15; Appendix Table A-29-A:, Appendix Chapter 31, Division II and Division
ill of !bat certain document as copyrigh1ed by the International Conference of Building Officials. Q¡¡¡pter 11,
Aœessibility is hereby exempted. Said document is hereby adopted as !he Building Code of the City of Chula
VISta for regulating the erection, constmction, enJargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, conversion,
occupancy, use, height, and area of all buildings and stmctures in the City, Providing for !he issuance of
permits and collection of fees therefor and each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and
terms of !he Unifonn Building Code, -l994 1997 Edition, and Appendix Chapter 3, Division II; Appendix
Chapter 15; Appendix Table A-29-A, Appendix Chapter 31, Division II and Division ill are hereby referred
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to, adopted, and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein, excepting such portions as are hereinafter
deleted, modified, or amended
15.08.020 ~Section 104~1 amended to designate .4.efÔd"anf Dil"PJ"tnr of PI,.nni~ø Rnd Hllildin"
RuiI-c-C DÍleet8F as "buß.ding official".
Section 104.2,1 of the UBC, as it applies in the City of Chula Vista, is hereby ~m""'¡ffi to read as
follows:
Section 1 04 .2,) General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the
provisions of this code. For such purposes the building official shall have the powers of a law enforcement
officer,
The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and
enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may be deemed necessary in onier to clarify the
application of the provisions of this code, Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in cooformity
with the intent and purpose of this code. The building official shall be the assistant director of nlannin!! and
buildine: æreater afbnHdiBg 8:Ðà heasiBg.
15.08.030 Board of Appeals and Advisors-Section 105.1 amended to confer "suitability of alternate
materials" jurisdiction on Board of Appeals. Limitaôons of Authority-Section 105.2 is
added.
Section 105.1 of the UBC, as it applies in the City of Chula Vista, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 105.1 Board of Appeals and Advisors. To determine the suitability of allernate materials,
methods of constmctinn and to provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code, there shall
be and is bereby created a Board of Appeals and Advisors consisting of seven members who are qualified by
experience and II3ining to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. The åire6tar af BI!iIàiBg aÐà
ßøøsiBg buiJninp official shall be an ex-officio member who shall not be entitled to vote and who shall act as
Secretaty to the Board The Board of Appeals and Advisors shall be appointed by the Mayor and confumed
by the City Council The Board shall render all decisions and finnings in writing to the hnilninp official
direetor of Building aÐà bot>Siflg with a duplicate copy to the appellant The decision of the Board is final,
The Board of Appeals and Advisors shall recommend to the City Council such new legislation deemed
necessary to govern construction in the City of Chula Vista.
Section 105.2 Limitations of Authority, The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to
interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive
requirements of the code.
15.08.040 Exempted Work-Section 106.2 is amended to delete exempôons for certain types of
constmction from the requirement to obtain a building permit. Standards of Quality-
Section 1701.4 is added.
Section 106,2 of the Uniform Building Code as it applies in Chula VISta shall read as follows:
Section 106.2 EXEMPTED WORK No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building or structure in the city of Chula Vista
or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a separate building permit for each such building or
structure from the building official except as follows:
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A. Fences up to seventy-two incbes and free stJInding masonry walls up to forty-eight inches in height
above the highest adjacent grade.
B, Detached patio covers, not exceeding twelve feet in height, with a projected roof area not to exceed
one-hundred forty-four square feet and at least six feet ftom any building or structnre on the same
property.
C. One-stoIy detached accessory buildings, not exceeding twelve feet in height used as tool and stornge
sheds, playbooses and similar uses, provided the projected roof area does not exceed one-hundred
fourty-four square feet and are located so as to comply with the provisions of Chula VlStI Municipal
Code. Secticm 19.58.020.
D, Oil derricks
E. Movable cases, counters, and partitions not over five feet, nine inches in height
F. Retaining walls which are not over three feet in height measured ftom the top of the footing to the top
of the walL unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable liquids.
G, Television and radio antennas less than thirty-five feet in height,
H. Awnings projecting not more than fifty-four inches and attached to, and supported by, the exterior
walls of buildings of Group R-3, Division 3 or U Occupancy,
L Platfunns, walks and driveways not more than thirty inches above grade and not over any basement or
story below.
1. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
K Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls
are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed five-thousand gallons,
L Fish ponds, reflective pools or other decorative water containers with a wet swface area of one-hundred
square feet or less and a maximmn depth of eighteen inches to the flood rim
M. Repairs which involve only the replacement of component parts of existing work with similar materials
for the pmpose of maintenance, and which do not aggregate over $5()(),()() in valuation in any twelve-
month period, and do not affect any electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations, Repairs exempt
from pennit requirements shall not include any addition, change, or modification in consInictiOn, exit
facilities, or pennanent fixtnres or equipment
Specifically exempted from permit requirements withont limit to valuation are:
1. Painting, papering, decorating and similar worl<.
2, Jnstallation of floor covering,
3. Cabinet work.
4, Outside paving of R-3 and U Occupancies paIking swfaces. (CCR Title 24 Disabled Access
Required.)
5, Re-roofing buildings of Group R and U Occupancies of less than five-hundred square feet or less
than fifty percent of roof covering replacement
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TIris section shall not be construed to require separate building permits for dwelling and accessory
buildings or structures on the same property which are described in the building permit application, plot plan
and other drawings.
Exemption fimn the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any
work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of
the City of Cbu1a VISta.
15.08.050 Section 107 amended by adding subsection 107.8 Exceptions, waiving fees for government
entitia
Section 107,7 Exceptions, The Uuited States Government, State of California, school districts,
cmmties. cities and other public agencies shall not be required to pay any fees for filing an application for a
building permit pur.;uant to this code.
Section 107.8 Retention of Plans, The retention of plans, specifications and permits are for the life of
the building. Therefore, the applicant shall be charged a fee to cover the actual cost of microfilming such
documents as specified in the master fee schedule,
15.08.060 Subsection 108.L1 added to Section 108.1 to authorize compliance survey inspections.
Subsection 108,1.1 is hereby added to Section 108.1 of the Unifmm Building Code, as it applies in
Cbu1a VlSta, and said subsection (h) shall read as follows:
Section 108, Ll Compliance Smvey Inspection. Upon receipt of a written request for a compliance
survey from the owner and payment of the fee specified in the master fee schedule, the building official may
inspect an existing structme to ascertain its compliance with the provisions of this code and other applicable
laws and orrlin""""", and report fintli'W' in writing to the Owner,
15.08.070 Subsection 709.4.1 amended to add an exception to the requirement for parapets.
EXCEPTION 6 is hereby added to subsection 6 of Subsection 709.4,1 of the Uniform Building Code,
as it applies in Chula Vista, which EXCEPTION 6 shall read as follows:
Exception 6. Conversion of existing Group R occnpancies to offi=,
15.08.080 Subsection 904.2.1 amended to require installation of automatic fire-extinguishing system in
buildings greater than certain height.
Subsection 904.2,1 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended, as it applies in Chula Vista, by
the addition of the following:
In every building reganlless of occupancy, group or type of construction, when such building is more
than forty feet or four stories or more in height
15.08.090 Section 1503 amended to provide for more restrictive roof coverings.
Section 1503 of the Uniform Building Code as it applied in Chula VISta is amended as follows:
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Section 1503. The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code sbalJ be as specified in Table
No, 15-A and as classified in Section 1504, Wood shingles and wood shakes shall have a minimum Class "c"
fire-resistive rating.
15.08.100 Subl<dioDII 151L5 and 151L6 added to Section 1511 to reqnire eqnipment enclosures on
roofs ad removal of obIoIete roof eqnipment
Subsection 1511.5 is hereby added to Section 1511 of the Unifonn Building Code. as it applies in
0mIa VIsta, which subsection 1511.5 sbalJ read as follows:
Section 1511.5 Equipment Enclosure, Opernting equipment, including piping and ducts located on the
roof of a building, sbalJ be shielded fimn view from pnblic thoroughfures, private and pnblic parking lots.
Equipment enclosures sbalJ not be constructed so as to trap flammable or combustible vapors,
Exception: Solar collectors, Does not include structural supporting members.
lSJI8.110 !..ppeødiJ: 'Jahle 29 !. aœeølied to speeify millimøœ _her of publie reŒFeOIB faeiliâes fer
Rioter wlliele fueliog støtiBRS ØRd meÆ8Bâle øeeupaø.eies with fuel dÏspeB!iÎBg: øpeF8BORs,
Table Number... 29.'I. MiuimlHll Pln-'-'ng Fi¡¡lures }\dd 1'0_ Numèer 7. Motor ,'<3Itiele
fueIiBg staâÐ85, j-¡!slusi';e of meramIiIe oG6Ul8fJàes with fuel dir;¡!eusiÐg opeæti8B5, shall IRI.ilie puBlie
...ohOÐms ",-""'-le to euslomers during heiHs efbusiuess ÐpeætiO!J5, ... miBimlHll of one per se¡~ e~8à
v.é eRe 1vater elaset 8Ðà aRe .1avatæ), per restFaBm shall be pre ,iàeà. Restfeam fàeiüties ~h~l1 sBlBfIly with
";;~1..1eà assess ..............I..-I~.
JAOs.no .\ppI!BdiJ: Tallie 29 ... aœl!Bded to speeify miBiBlBIB _ber of pHIllie Æ.'It. ~OIB faeiIities fer
Blotor .,'elliele fueliøg RRFUBS ud meÆ.8BÜIe t:t1!1!'npaøeies with fuel disprR":-g 8JJeFØtiOBS
l'e1BÍfed at time or . odel, altePatiOR OF rep&ÍF.
T-able þ'·-'-er ... 29... Þ\4ïRi_RR PltimhiBg FÐ<tures .'\dà FealBete Number &. .'I.iI.Y "'~gJlar BÐSiIe
er stmsmml remeåel. al1AJhffB ar I~ ín Busess sf $29,QQG pæjest valuatisa, er a GBHe~:e valuatioo. ef
~A"'" emeøt5 ",:.":d..~_ eRe year Ham rkH~ af isswmee ef a fJeæHt fer remadel, altem.tiaB er repair 16 9ft eNisâBg
meter ,'ehiele fueIiBg stalioo or aø e!¡js1H!g meramtile eoSllJ!llÐSj' with fuel dir;¡!eusiÐg 8J!_&bÐ85, shall
eemply with prlWisi885 eootaiueE! in this Chapter for ne", eoll5lfuœell.
SECTION II. F1NDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chnla VIsta specifically and expressly finds and declares that the nature and
uniqueness of the climate, tenain. and location does necessitate and demand specific amenrlm....t< to the
California Building Standards Code, 1998 Edition and the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition which are
noted in the CImIa VISta Municipal Code and restated in this Ordinance,
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SECTION Ill. EFFECTIVE DATE,
1bis ordinance will take effect and be in force on Jnly 1, 1999,
Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert Leiter John Kaheny
Director of Planning and Building City Attorney
Brnd R.emp. C.B. 0
Assistant Director of Planning and BuildinglBuilding Official
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ORDINANCE NO.
A.1\ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIP AL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS
CODE, 1998 EDmON
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That a new Chapter 15.10 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby added to read:
Chapter 15.10
REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
15.10.010 California Referenced Standards Code, 1998 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.10.020 Subsection 12.1.105.1 of Sedion 12.1.105 amended to Designate Board of Appeals
and Advisors as Board of Appeals.
15.10.010 California Referenced Standards Code, 1998 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain document known and designated as the California
Referenced Standards Code, know as California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 12, 1998 Edition as
copyrighted by the International Conference of Buildiog Officials. Said document is hereby adopted as the
California Referenced Standards Code of the City of Chula Vista, California for the ¡n¡rpose of providiog
minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling
the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings
and sttuctures within this jurisdiction and certain equipment specificaJJy regulated herein,
15.10.020 Subsection 12.1.105.1 of Section 12.1.I05 amended to Designate Board of Appeals and
Advisors as the Board of Appeals.
Subsection 12,1.1 05.1 of Section 12.1.1 05 of the California Referenced Standards Code, 1998 Edition,
and the title precedent thereto, as it applies in Chula Vista, is hereby amended to read as follows
Board of Appeals and Advisors
Section 12.1.1 05.1 Genera1. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the building official or fire chief relative to the application and interpretations
of this code, there is hereby established a Board of Appeals and Advisors consisting of seven members
who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction,
use and occupancy. The assistant director of planning and building and the fire marshal shall be ex-
officio members who shall not be entitled to vote. The assistant director of planning and building shall
act as secrewy to the Board, The Board of Appeals and Advisors shall be appointed by the mayor and
confirmed by the city council. The Board shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the
assistant director oJ:planniog and building with a duplicate copy to the appellant. Appeals to the Board
shall be processed in accordance with the provisions contained in Chapter 5 of this code or in
accordance with such procedures as may be prescribed by the City Attorney of the City of Chula Vista.
The decision of the Board is finaJ. The Board of Appeals and Advisors shall recommend to the city
council such new legislation deemed necessary to govern construction, use and occupancy of
structures, in the City of Chula Vista
SECTION n. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that the nature and
uniqueness of the climate, terrain, and location does necessitate and demand specific amendments to the
CaJifornia Refereoced Standards Code, 1998 Edition which are noted in the Chula Vista Municipal Code and
restated in this Ordinance.
SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE,
This ordinance will take effect and be in force on July 1, 1999.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert Leiter John Kaheny
Director of Planning and Building City Attorney
BradRemp, eRO
Assistant Director of Planning and BuildinglBuilding Official
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15,16 OF TIIE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING TIIE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDmON
AND TIIE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1997 EDmON
TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That 0Japter 15,16 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.16
MECHANICAL CODE AND REGULATIONS
Sections:
15.16.010 California M..-h.nir,,1 Cndt>_ 1998 Edition and Uniform Mechanical Code, t99Ic
1m Edition, adopted by reference.
15.16.020 Section 108.1 amended to (I"';gp- building officiaL
15.16.040 Section 115 amended 10 specify local fee structure.
15.16.010 C.lifornia M....h.n;,.,,1 Cod.. 1998 Edition and Uniform Mechanical Code, ~ l221
Edition, adopted by reference.
There is bereby adopted by reference, that certain docmnent known and designated as the (,;¡Iifornia
Meehonic:aJ Code 1998 Fnirion known as the rol;fumia Code of Re,,,,I.rinn< Title 24 uart 4 and Uniform
M....Jcmirnl Code, ~ 1997 Edition and Appendix A, 0Japter 13 of Appendix B, And Appendix C thereof
as copyrighted by !be IntemaIicmal Conference of Building Officials ("UMC"). Said docmnent is hereby
adopted. as !be Mech:m;rnl Code of !be City, providing for and regnlating the complete ;"""'I"'rion and
m:rint"""""" of heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems, and providing for the issuance of
permits therefore, and each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the
rol;fornia Meehomrnl Code 1998 Edition and Uniform Meeh.n;rn! Code, ~ 1997 Edition and Appendix
A, (:ßa¡JIer 13 af .\p¡! -".. B and Appendix C thereto are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof
as though fully set forth herein, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or omentlP1l
15.16.020 Sectioo108.1 amended to designate building official
Section 108. I of the UMC as it applies in ChuJa Vista shall read as follows:
Section 108.1 Genernl. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the
provisions of this code, For such pmposes the building official shall have the powers of a law enforcement
offi=.
The building official shall have the power to render inte1]>retations of this code and to adopt and
enforce rules and regulations supplemenJal to this code as may be deemed necessary in order to clarify the
application of !be provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity
with !be intent and purpose of this code. The building official, herein referenced, shall be the .«i""'nt director
ofnlauninl!: and buildinl!: åifeelar afbuiIèìÐg BBI!"-''':nr
15.16.030 Section 110.1 amended to confer "suitability of alternate materials" jurisdiction of Board of
Appeak
Section 110.1 of the UMC as it applies in CIwIa Vista shall read as follows:
Section IlO.l BoanI of Appeals and Advisors, To determine the suitability of alternate materials,
melhods of constmdion and to provide for reasonable inte1¡>letltion of the provisions of this code, there shall
be and is hereby created a boanI of appeals and advisors consisting of seven tneIJ1ben¡ who are qnalified by
experience and tnúning to pass upon matters pertaining to mechanical design, construction and mainteoance
and the public health aspects of """""",;",,1 systems and who are not employees of the jmisd.iction. The
built1in" official direeter Bf ....""'''1: 8l1li heusiBg shall be an ex-officio member who shall not be entitled to
vote and who shall act as secretæy to the board The boanI shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by
the city council The boanI shall render all decisions and fintling¡: in writing to the hl1iln;ne official direGler af
lmüàiBg 8l1li "-'""~g with a duplicate copy to the appellant The decision of the boanI is final,
15.16.040 Subsection 115.1 amended to specify local fee stnJcture.
Subsection 115.1 of Section 115 of the UMC as it applies in CIwIa VISta shall read as follows:
Fees.
Snbsection 115.1 General. Fees shall be .«....".n in accordance with the master fee schedule of the
city of Chula VIsta.
SECTION II, FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Conncil of the City of Cbula VISta specifically and expressly finds and declares that the nature and
uniqueness of the climate, terrain, and location does necessitate and ~ specific amendments to the
California Mechanical Code. 1998 Edition and the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition which are noted
in the Chula VISta Municipal Code and restated in this Ordinance.
SECTION ill. EFFECTIVE DATE,
This ordinance will take effect and be in force on July 1, 1999,
Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert Leiter John Kabeny
Director of Planning and Building City Attorney
B18d Remp, C.E.O
A..<isrnnt Director of Planning and BuildinglBuilding Official
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.18 OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABA 1EMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997 EDmON
THE CITY COUNCil.. OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECfION 1. That Chapter 15.18 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.18
ABA1EMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
Sections:
15.18.010 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, _ 1997 Edition,
adopted by reference.
15.18.020 Snbsection (a) of Section 201.1 amended to Designate Assimnt Dirednr nf PI.nnin..
and Buildin.. DHeetor 8f BuildiB¡; 8Bd Bousiog as "Building Official".
15.18.030 Subsection (a) of Section 205.1 amended to Designate Board nf Appeals and
Advisors as Board of Appeals.
15.18.010 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, _ 1221 Edition, adopted by
refermce.
There is hereby adopted by reference that =tain document known and designated as the Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, -l994- 1997 Edition as copyrighted by the International
Conference of Building Officials. Said document is hereby adopted as the Dangerous Buildings Code of the
City of ChuIa Vista, California providing for a just, equitable and practicable method, to be ennm lotive with
and in addition to any other remedy provided by the Building code, Housing Code or otherwise available by
law, whereby buildings or structures which 1ìom any cause endanger the life limb, health, morals, property,
safety or welfàre of the genernl public or their occupants may be required to be repaired, vacated or
demolished and the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and tenDs of said Dangerous Building Code,
_ 1997 Edition, are hereby refernd to. adopted, and made a part hereof, as though fully set forth herein,
excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended.
15.18.020 Subsection (a) of Section 20L1 amended to Designate A'''!ltant Director nf PI.nn;n.. and
Build;n.. DÏA!et8F 8fBuildiog 8Bd BousiBg as "Building Official".
Section 20Ll of the Unifonn Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as it applies in ChuIa
Vista, sha11 read as follows:
Section 201.1 AdminidTation. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce
all the provisions of this code.
The bui1ding official sha11 have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and
enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions, Such
interpretations, rules and regulations sha11 be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code.
The building official sball be the ......istant rlin'dnr of Dlannin~ and h,,;¡rlin~ àire6lar af BuilåiHg aÐà
hell5iRg,
15.18.03IJ SubIedion (a) of Sedíon 205.1 amended to Designate Board of Appeals and Advisors as the
Board of AppealL
Subsection (a) of Section 205.1 of the Uniform Code for the A""'""..<:nt of Dangerous Buildings, and
the title precedent tbereto, as it applies in Chula Vista, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Board of Appeals and Advisors,
Section 205, I Genernl. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations
made by the building official relative to the applicatiou and interpretations of this code, there is hereby
established a Board of Appeals and Advisors consisting of seven members who are qualified by
experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction, use and occupancy,
The as~dmTt director of n1mminu and builñinp' mœetef Be 1JUil~~-~ 8Ðà ha.....:'ß shall be an ex-officio
member who sball not be entitled to vote and who sball act as secretary to the Board. The Board of
Appeals and Advisors sball be appointed by the mayor and confinned by the city counciL The Board
sball render all decisions and findingi' in writing to the a.o<:i""'n! director of Dlanniru!' and buildin~
àireÐter ef¡"'¡¡·'-ß IHIà he-'"'JOg with a duplicate copy to the appellant Appeals to the Board sball be
processed in accordance with the provisions contained in Chapter 5 of this code or in acrordance with
such procedures as may be prescribed by the City Attorney of the City of Chula Vista. The decision of
the Board is final, The Board of Appeals and Advisors sball recommend to the city council such new
legislatíon deemed necessary to govern construction, use and occupancy of structures, in the City of
Chula Vista.
SECTION ll. F1NDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that the nature and
uniqueness of the climate, terrain, and location does necessitate and demand specific amendments to the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition which are noted in the Chula Vista
Mnnicipal Code and restated in this Ordinance.
SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE,
This ordinance will take effect and be in force on July 1, 1999,
Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert Leiter John Kaheny
Director ofP1anning and Building City Attorney
BrndRemp, C.B.O
Assistant Director of Planning and Building/Building Official
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI1Y OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER. 15.20 OF THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING CODE, 1998EDmON AND
THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997 EDmON
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That 0Iapter 15.20 of the Chula Vista MlDÚcipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.20
HOUSING CODES
Sectioos:
15.20.010 California H.-,";n"Codp_ 1998 Edition and Uniform Housing Code, t994 1221
Edition, adopted by reference.
15.20.020 Section 20Ll amended to Designate A...idønt Director of Planninø' .and Bllildil1Ø"
DÏI eetør ør JJaiI.I:_g BRd B8H8ÏBg as "Building Off'ICia1".
15.20.030 Sedion 203.1 amended to Designate Board of Appeals as "honsing advisory and
appeals board".
l5.20.040 Sedion 304 added to Require Annual Housing Permit.
15.20.050 Sedion 30S added to Require Housing Permit Fees to be Set by City'. Master Fee
Schedule.
15.20.060 Sedion 306 added to Require Suspension or Revocation of Annual Housing Permit
Where Operation is Non-Confonning.
l5.2O.010 California H.-,.in" Codr_ 1998 Edition and Uniform Housing Code, t994 1221 Edition,
adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference !bat cer1ain document known and designated as the r"lifonùa
H""<În" ('Me I998 Edition and Unifonn Housing Code, 1994 1997 Edition as copyrighted by the
International Confereoœ of Building Officials, Said document is hereby adopted as the Housing Code of the
City of CImIa VJSI3, California providing for the i«non"" of housing pemùts and providing the minimwn
requirements for the protection oflife, limb, health, property, safety and welfare of the general public and the
owners and occupants of ["5iilP.nri.l buildings in the City of Chula VJSI3, and the regulations, provisions,
pemlties, conditions and terms of said (,,,lifonùa Housin~ Code 1998 Edition and Unifonn Housing Code,
.J.994 1997 Edition, are hereby refened to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as though fully set forth herein,
exœpting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended.
15.20.020 Section 201.1 amended to Designate Aøi!lrblnt Dir"P.Mor of PISlnninø and Bui]dinø DB Mar ef
BøiI~'-g Hit HOH.iDg as "Building Official".
Section 20l.1 of the Uniform Housing Code, as it applies in Chula Vista, sball read as follows:
Section 20l.1 Authority. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all
the provisions of this code, For such pmpose, the building official sball have the powers of a law
enforcement officer,
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The building officiaJ shall have the power to reader interpretations of this code and to adopt and
enforce roles and regulations supplemental to this code as may be deemed necessary in order to clarify
the applicaIioo of the provision of this code, Such inteIpretations, rules and regulations shall be in
confonnity with the intent and pmpose of this code, The building official shall be the "".,¡_ mTf'rtnT
of nlsmninu and hti1rlinp åirr~Er efs--:1..1:_g aød 1.._...:~.
15.20.030 Section 203.1 amended to Designate Board of Appeals and Advisors as "housing advisory
and appeals board".
Section 203.1 of the Uniform Housing Code, and the title precedent thereto, as it awlies in Chula
Vista, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Board of Appeals and Advisors.
Sectioo 203,1 General. In order to provide for reasonable intelJ>Ielation of the provisions of this
code, to mitigate specific provisions of the code which create practical difficulties in their enforcement
and to hear appeals provided for hereunder, there is hereby established a Board of Appeals and
Advisors consisting of seven memben; who are qualified by experience and trnining to pass upon
matters pe¡taining to building construction, use and occupancy of residential structures, The assistant
diT"f"rtnr ofnbmnin~and bui1dint2 àirester afhuil..l:~ 0Ðà BeH:SiBg shall be an ex-officio member who
sball not be entitled to vote and who shall act as Secretary to the Board. The Board of Appeals and
Advisors shall be appointed by the Mayor and confinned by the City Council. The Board shall reader
all decisions and :findings in writing to the assistant director of nlanniru! and hlli1rlin~ direetor of
bæl·'-¡>; ØBà hen-iag with a duplicate copy to the appellant Appeals to the Board shall be processed in
accordance with the provisions contained in Section 1201 of this code or in accordance with such
procedures as may be prescribed by the City Attorney of the City of Chula VIsta. The decision of the
Board is:fiml. The Board of Appeals and Advisors shall recommend to the City Council such new
l~gi"''''¡nn deemed necessary to govern construction, use and occupancy of residential structures, in the
City ofClmla Vtsta.
15.20.040 Sedion 304 added to require Annual Housing Pennit
Section 304, and the title precedent thereto, is added to the Uniform Housing Code, as it applies in
CbuIa VIsta. which Section shall read as follows:
Annual Housing Permit
Section 304.1 It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or corporation, either for
himself or itself, or for any other person, firm, partnership, or corporation to own or operate an
apartment hoose, lodging house or hotel without first ob13ining a housing permit therefor,
Section 304.2 The Annual Housing Permit provided for in this code shall be due and payable to
the City of CImIa VIsta on the first day of January of each year in advance, The housing permit fee
sball be paid concurrently with the business license fee,
Section 304.3 If any person, firm, par1DersItip or corporation commences the operation of an
apartment hoose or hotel during the calendar year, the housing permit shall be prornted on a quarterly
prornta basis for the calendar year,
Section 304,4 A permit to operate and "",intoin an apartment house or hotel is not tnmsferable,
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15.20.050 Section 305 added to require Housing Permit Fees to be Set by City's Master Fee Schedule.
Section 305. and the title precedent thereto, is added to the Uniform Housing Code, as it applies in
QwJa Vista, which Section shall read as follows:
Housing Permit Fees - Apartment Houses, Lodging Houses, Hotels and Motels,
Section 305,1 The fee for a Housing Permit required by Section 304 of this ordinance shall be as
presently designated, or as it may hereafter be .m""'¡ed as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule of the
City of QwJa VIsta.
For the pmpose of this section, a "unit" shall mean each apartment in an apartment house, each
sleeping room in a hotel, motel, and lodging house, and each apartment and each hotel, motel sleeping
room in a building conrn;n;ng both apartments and hoteJJmotel sleeping rooms.
Separate apartment house building and separate hoteI/motel building, or combination thereof,
located upon a single parcel of land or contiguous parcels of land, under the same ownership, shall be
treated as one apartment house, or hotel for the pmpose of computing the fee prescribed by this section.
Section 305,2 Penalty for Delinquent Payment If the housing permit is not paid on or before the
thirtieth (3Oth) day of the month following the date when it became due, then a penalty in an amount
equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the permit fee due and payable shall be added thereto, and no
such permit shall be issued until such penalty bas been paid.
Section 305.3 The assistant director of Dlannin2 and buildin2 àireetar af 1...:1A:",g aBŠ heusing
shall cause to be made such inspections, at such intervals, as shall be deemed ~ to insure
compliance with the provisions of this code,
15.20.()60 Section 306 added to require Suspension or Revocation of Annual Housing Permit Where
Operation is Non-Confonning.
Section 306, and the title precedent thereto, is added to the Vnifooo Housing Code, as it applies in
QwJa VIsta, which Section shall read as follows:
Suspension and Revocation of Housing Permit
Section 306 Whenever it is found that any apartment house, lodging house, hotel or motel is not
being conrlnC'fM in confonnity with this code, the annual housing permit to opernte shall be subject to
revocation or suspension by the building official,
SECTION II. F1NDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that the nature and
uniqueness of the climate, terrain, and location does necessitate and demand specific amendments to the
California Housing Code, 1998 Edition and the Unifooo Housing Code, 1997 Edition which are noted in the
QwJa VIsta Municipal Code and restated in this Ordinance,
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SECTION ill. EFFECTIVE DA1E.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force on July I, 1999,
Presented by Approved as to fann by
Robert Leiter John Kaheny
Director of Planning and Building City Attorney
Brnd Remp, C.B.O
Assistant Director of Planning and Building/Building Official
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF TIffi CTIY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAP'ŒR 15.24 OF TIffi CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING TIffi CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDmON
AND TIffi NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDmON
TIffi CTIY COUNCIL OF TIffi CI1Y OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. 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 F.lrrlriral CooP_ 19911 F.dition and National Electrical CIJIIe.-I99ð .122íi
Edition and Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical
Code, tm .122íi Edition, adopted by reference.
15.24.015 Advisory and Appeals Board.
15.24.020 Enforœment Authority - Powers and Duties of the Bnildin.. ()ff'''';al Di. odor of
Baildiag:&Bd HOH8ÎBg
15.24.025 Section 304(a) of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code, Permit Fees Amended to Reference the Master Fee Schedule.
15.24.030 Section 304(b) of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code, Plan Review Fees, Amended to Reference the Master Fee Schedule.
15.24.035 Previously Uoed Materials.
15.24.040 Fees for Permits and Inspections.
15.24.045 DiJtribntion Panels - Separate Required When.
15.24.050 Cin:uit Cards to be Posted When.
15.24.055 Electric Fences - Defined - Prohibited.
15.24.060 Phase Arrangement - Amended.
15.24.010 California EIectrical Code, 1998 Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations,
Title 24, part 3 and National Electrical Code, ~ .122íi Edition, Adopted by Reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain document known and designated as the (,,,lif<mria
Electrical COOP 1998 Edition and National Electrical Code, -W9; 122!i,Edition, as published by the National
Fire Protection Association, and including the Dnifonn AdministJative Code Provisions for the National
FJectrical Code, ~ 1996 Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials. Said
documents are hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of ChuIa Vista, California regulating the
ÌD<I>I11,mon, repair, operation and "",;nt""",nce of all electrical wiring and electrical apparatus of any nature
wbatsoever, whether inside or outside of any building, and issnance of pennits and providing for the
inspection thereof,
15.24.015 Board of Appeals and Advisors,
Subsection (a) of Section 203 of the UnifOlm AdministIative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code amended to designate Board of Appeals and Advisors as the Board of Appeals,
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or detenninations made by the Building Official
relative to the application and intt..¡""Mions of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of
Appeals and Advisors consisting of seven members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon
matters penaíning to electrical aspects of construction. The buildine: official director of bHilåiÐg 8Ðd heusiag
shall be an ex-clIicio member who shall not be entitled to vote and who shall act as secretary to the Board.
The Board of Appeals and Advisors shall be appointed by the city council from the qualified electors of the
City in acc:ordanœ with the provisions of Section 600 et seq. of the Charter. The Board shall render all
decisions and finm11g." in writing to the hniltlinv official diæetør efbHilA"'g 8Ðd ,--.,,:'1: with a dnplicate copy
to the appellant. The decision of the Board is final, The Board of Appeals and Advisors shall recommend to
the city council such new 1egisJation deemed necessary to govern electrical aspects of construction in the City
of CbuIa Vista.
l5.24.020 Enforcement Authority - Powers and Duûes of the hniltlinv nfliri.1 »;. ætðF øf BBildiBg alii!
RoøøÏRg .
Subsection (a) of Section 201 of the Unifonn Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code amended as it applies in ChuIa Vista shall read as follows:
Section 201(a) General, It shall be the duty of the buildine: official DireGter efBHilA'"1g 8Ðd Hr....:..g to
enforce the provisions of this code. The huildinv official !O:h~l1 be the A~lcid"~nt Director of P1æmint! and
Buildine: For such purposes, the Building Official shall have the powers of a law enforcemenl offi=.
l5.24.025 Section 304(a) of the UDiform Adminiotrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical
Code amended to have permit fees reference City's Master Fee Schedule.
Subsection 304(a) of Section 304 ''Fees'' of the Unifonn Administrative Code Provisions for the
National Electrical Code as it applies in ChuIa VISta shall read as follows:
Section304(a) PennitFees, The fee for each permit shall be setfurth in the Master Fee Scbedule of the
City of CbuIa Vista.
l5.24.03O Subsection 304(b) of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
EJectricaI Code amended to have plan review fees reference City's Master Fee Schedule.
Subsection 304(b) of Section 304 ''Fees'' of the Unifonn Administrative Code Provisions for the
National Electrical Code as it applies in CbuIa VISta shall read as follows:
Subsection 304(b) Plan Review Fees, When submittal documents are required by subsection (b) of
Section 302, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review.
The plan review fees for electrical work shall be eqnal to 25 pe= of the total permit fee as set forth in the
Master Fee Scbeduleofthe City ofCbula Vista.
15.24.035 Previously Used Materials.
Previously used materials shall not be reused in any worle without approval by the 1n,iltli"e:
!!f!içj¡d æreGler efbHilding 8Ðd he"shg or an authorized deputy,
15.24.040 Fees for Permits and Inspections.
Fees for processing and inspecting electrical permits shall be specified in the master fee schedule,
Note: Ampere rnte shall apply to the secondaJy side of the 1IaIJsfonner or 1IaIJsfonners,
15.24.045 DiJlribution Panels - Separate Required WIleD.
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, apartmeDl, flat or dwelling shall have separate lighting and/or power distribution
panels, Such panels shall not serve other portions of the building. Hotels, motels, hotel apartments and
simíIar types of buildings may be wired from one or more distribntion panels,
15.24.050 Circuit Cards to be Posted When.
When requested by the buildÌIl!! official àireetoc ef buiIàiBg aBà hoosing, a complete schedule of
circuits showing the mnnber, kind and capacity of each outlet on each circuit shall be posted on each job prior
to rough inspection.
15.24.055 Electric Fences - Defmed - Prohihited.
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 cbæged with electticity which are not covered with adequate
insn1ation to protect persons and anima1s coming in contact therewith,
B, No electric funce may be constructed, maintained or opernted within the city,
15.24.060 Phase Arrangement - Amended.
Section 384-3(1) of the 1993 National 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 switchboanl or pane1board. The C phase shall
be that phase having the higher voltage ground on three-phase, four-wire delta-<:onnected systems. Other
busbar arrangements may be permitted for additions to existing installations and shall be marl<:ed.
SECTION II, F1NDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Clmla VIsta specifically and expressly finds and declares that the nature and
uniqueness of the climate, terrain, and location does necessitate and demand specific amendments to the
National Electrical Code, 19% Edition and Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code, 19% Edition, which are noted in the Chula Vista Municipal Code and restated in this
Ordinance,
SECTION ill. EFFECTIVE DATE,
This ordinance will take effect and be in force on July 1, 1999,
Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert Leiter John Kaheny
Director of Planning and Building City Attorney
BradRemp, C.B.O
Assistant Director of Planning and BuildinglBuilding Official
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.26 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 1998
EDmON
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I That a new Chapter 15,26 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby added to read:
Chapter 15.26
ENERGY CODE
Sections:
15.26.010 California Energy Code, 1998 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.26.010 California Energy Code, 1998 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain document known and designated as the California
Energy Code, know as California Code of Regulations Title 24, Pan 6, 1998 Edition as copyrighted by the
International Conference of Building Officials, Said document is hereby adopted as the Energy Code of the
City of Chu1a vista, California for the purpose of regulating building design and construction standards to
increase efficiency in the use of energy for new residential and nonresidential buildings,
SECfION II FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Cbula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that Ú1e nature and
uniqueness of !be climate, terrain, and location does necessitate and demand specific amendments to Ú1e
California Referenced Standards Code, 1998 Edition which are noted in Ú1e Chula Vista Municipal Code and
restated in this Ordinance.
SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force on July 1, 1999.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert Leiter John Kaheny
Director of Planning and Building City Attorney
Brad Remp, CRO
Assistant Director of Planning and BuildinglBuilding Official
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF 1HE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF 1HE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING 1HE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDmON
AND 1HE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1997 EDmON
1HE CITY COUNCIL OF 1HE CI1Y OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I, That Chapter 15.28 of the ChIÙa VISta Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.28
PLUMBING CODE AND REGULATIONS
Sections:
15.28.010 Calñornia Plumhinp Cndr_ 1998 Edition and Uniform Plumbiug Code, ~ 1221
Edition, adopted by reference.
15.28.020 Section 102.1 amended 10 1IroógJ'- building otrlCial.
15.28.030 Section 103.4.1 amended to have fees reference city'. Master Fee &Þerlnlr
15.28.040 Section 103.4.4 amended to exempt imposition of investigation fees for emergency
work.
15.28.050 Section 103.5..6 amended to reference tbe city'. Master Fee Schedule.
15.28.010 California Plumhinø Cndp_ 199R Edition known 3!i the Califnmia Code of RP.Ø1llatinnL
Title 24. nart 5 and Uniform Plumbing Code, t9941221 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the r"lifomia P1nmhinp Code. 1998 EditiOll known as the
(',.Iifnmia Code of RelmlatiOllS- Title 24 uart 5 and Unifonn Plumbing Code, -l994 l221 Edition, and
Appendices A, B, C, D and H ¡lncnm....' as copyrighted by the Tntmcu;ona) Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials ("UPC"). Said docmnent is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of ChuIa
VISta for regulating the complete ind»Tlation, lt1aint....ance and repair of plumbing, drainage systems, water
systems, gas systems, private sewage disposal systems on all properties and within all buildings and structures
in the City, Providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor and each and all such
regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and tenns of the r,,1;fomia P11Dnbiru>: Code ]998 Edition and
Unifonn Plumbing Code, -l994 1997 Edition, and Appendices A, B, D and H are hereby referred to, adopted,
and made a part thereof as though fully set forth herein, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted,
modified or am....nen
15.28.020 Section 102.1 amended to designate building otrtciaL
Section 102.1 of the UPC as it applies in ChuIa Vista shall read as follows:
Administrative Authority.
Section 102,1 The Administrntive Authority shall be the assistant director of n¡annin" and
buildin" DHaeler of BuiIèing aOO IIoHSiHg the Authority duly appointed to enforce this code.
15.28.030 Section 103.4.1 ammded to have fees reference city's Master Fee Schedule.
Subsection 103.4.1 of Section 103.4 "Fees" of the UPC as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as
follows:
103.4.1 Permit Fees, The fee for each pennit shall be set forth in the Master Fee Schedule of the
City of ClwIa Vista.
15.28.040 Sedion 103.4.4 ammded to exempt imposition of investigation fees for emergency worl<.
Subsection 103.4,4 of Section 103.4 "Fees" of the UPC as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as
follows:
Section 103.4.4 Investigation Fees,
Subsection 103.4.4.1 Whenever any wOIk for which a permit is required by this code has been
comm"",,".d without fin;( obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a pemrit
may be issued for such work
Subsection 103.4.4.2 An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected
whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the
amount of the pemrit fee that would be required by this code if a pemrit were to be issued. The
payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other
provisions of this code, nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
Subsection 103.4.4.3 This provision shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proven
to the <:Iri.m.criQll of the Administrntive Authority that such wOIk was urgently necessary and that it
was not praclical to obtain a permit before cnmm""""II1ent of the work In all such cases, a permit
must be obtained as soon as it is prnctical to do so, and if there be an IIIlreaSOnable delay in obtaining
such permit, the investigation fee as herein provided for shall be chaIged
15,28.050 Sedion 103.5.6 ammded to reference the city's Master Fee Schedule.
Section 103.5.6 of the UPC as it applies in Chula VIsta shall read as follows:
Section 103.5,6 Reinspections, A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or
reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not completed or when
required corrections have not been made,
This provision is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the fin;( time a job is rejected
for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the prnctice of calling for
inspections before the job is ready for inspection or reinspection.
Reinspection fees may be assessed when the approved plans are not readily available to the
inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which the inspection is required, or for deviating
from plans requiring the approval of the Administrntive Authority.
To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall file an application in writing upon the form furnished
for that pwpose and pay the re-inspection fee in acconIance with the Master Fee Schedule of the City
of Chula VIsta.
In indJmres where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will
be performed until the required fees have been paid.
SECTION II, FINDINGS AND DECLARA nON
The City Council of the City of CbuIa Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that the nature and
uniqueness of the climate, temIin, and location does necessitate and demand specific .mP.nrlments to the
California Plumbing Code, 1998 Edition and the Unifmm Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition which are noted in
the CbuIa VISta Mnnicipal Code and restated in this Ordinance.
SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE,
This ordinance will take effect and be in force on July 1, 1999,
Presented by Approved as to fmm by
Robert Leiter John Kaheny
Director of Planning and Building City Attorney
Brad Remp, C.B,O
,4":;d¡m( Director of Planning andBui1dingIBuildin Official
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, 1998 EDmON AND THE
UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1997 EDmON
THE CI1Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. 1bat Chapter 15.36 of the Chula VIsta Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.36
FIRE CODES
Sections:
15.36.010 California Fire Code.. 1998 Edition and Uniform Fire Code, 1994 1997 F.dition,
Adopted by reference.
lYfi,OJO FiFe DepIII'tBIeøt " --~1I8 ad Waær SBIIP'" S.meB 9~lameøded.
lYfi.oaO Water Supplies Mil Fire RydFaBt58eeÞ.uB 903. t..2 &lBeBd~
1&.3.919 PøFtøhle Fire EBiBguisheFs SeetiØB 1991..1 aœeø.deEl
lY"9S4I FiFe EØi"'l:' '~:"'g 8J'~ ~ Seeô8B 1993.1.1 8IBi!!Bded.
lYfi.OfiO Fire EniøV:~LÏRg: SyHeœB Eeetisa 1993.12 &IIIeBdeà.
lS';¡fi.070 FiFe EmV:..L:-g B),stems S59ft 1993.111: CP8IIp R1 &BIeø.dell.
lYfi.II80 FiÆ EIti""W:øL=-g S)1.~1Bfi M~ÄriBg _II ..\Iønøø SeeBOB ID93.a AIB1!ødefl.
lYfi.09O Fire EHagv:~"g SJ "'--, St...I"e :Be+-=. [-HI Table 1994 ..... llRleødeà.
ts.;¡UOO Fire ..Uan& S) . 5 &eeâ8B 1997 8IBeø.ded te add Eeetioø 1997.1.1.. PlIHIS ad
Sp_-.!r: ~8M.
lYfi.ll0 YIÆ¿\l8AREy-'- -s ".meB 1007.2.9.1.1 6~ 51! ~qø.ÏI emæts 8:lØeødeå.
lYfi.nO FireAlum.ß.l .. _ø 81!etiOR 199-7.Aa.'.1l\1øRiieriBg: iø BlBI!B1:Ied.
Ui.3fi.1JO <::eøeFal S8fety Pi et&BtÏOBS T--':-eF&t8~ OpeD BunIiøg _II eø--ereiøI BllriJeeøe
Pit5 Diøe¡-.&!---e1! ".meB 1102.2.S is ameøded.
IS.3fi.UO T~ C8B8JJies aød 'Ieæp8F1UJ' :Afemln=8Be 8trueiu.res Tah]e :J29S .~ LoeatioR,
aeeess 8ft1l Jl8ÀiÍBg fer teBts, l!ftBopies 811.11 1eIBpHNrY :memlJF8Rt sH1.tetures is
8IÐe&deà.
IS.Jfi.1S0 Dispæsiø.g ~\.h.., eg. BUDd TBBlaJ ".meB SJ02.1.1 8IBeøded
lYUfiO FlalR-aIIIe & e_!lBdle Lit¡Bids SpiB CeBÒ'91, DI'tIÌII8;e COBÒ'91 ad 8eeeBdDFY
CHøtøiø-r""'f EeeBHD 7901.&2 Spill CHawl is 1UBeRded.
lYfi.170 R --~811S .. rtr iaI8 Id£.~t:reati8R SigBs SeetiHB 8001. 7 8IBeRdell..
lYfi.180 IIigk Piled !elB!lustilJle Sto... Pellet StOFBge ~emeB BIOS added.
15.36.010 Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference that ceI1ain doannent known and designated as the (,;¡Iifornia
Fire Code 1998 Edition and Unifonn Fire Code, and all Appendices, -l994 l221 Edition, as compiled and
published by the International Fire Code Institute in cooperntion with the International Conference of Building
Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Associaôon, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the
City CIeri<. Sobject to such amendments as are herein contained, said docmnent is hereby adopted prescnòíng
regulations governing conditions hazMdous to life and property fiom fire or explosion, and each and all such
regulations. provisions, penalties, conditions and tenus of said Uniform Fire Code are hereby referred to,
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adopted and made a pan hereof as though fully set forth herein, excepting such portions as are hereinafter
deleted, modified or amended as set forth in this Chapter,
lY&,g;¡g Fire »,.-n . --6.. Hi De."" ....d "".fer SIIIlI,· 8eetisB 9M lHIIeø:hd
The:liJst iiIII I8I......""B sf £eweø. 902.2,1 ¡Required.' eees§) sf .'\Riele 9, Pmt II! sf tile UFC as it
applies iB the cay øf "'..1_ VJ.5ta, is Iøe1Jy ---'¡-d 16 Fe8à as feUews. all ether p8l1s ef ~.¡ seati8B te
. '-tile --- as ÍB tile UFC:
Fire ~·.:rr . -- 86"8 !SS -_..:I~ BBd at the epâBB ef the FiFe Chie( iN 1aøes ~1.._11 he pre ,~dud iB
8688£..:1--- ~iIB Sesü9H 001 89à 991.2 fer every faeüit)', àuiI~:-g aT fJ9ØiEHl af 8 lmildiøg her.oofter
eeBSlmateà er æeveà iBte er withiB the ju:risàieti9R ~;:heR 8Il5' paItieø af 1Ðe fa6Üi1y er 885' peltieR sf
8B enteR.... WIllI sf the Iirst sIofy sf tile buüàiBg is loeated me... tIum 150 feet (15~ IIIIB) Hom fire
appar....~ fH::-SS as æ---~ 9y ÐÐ ßPl..leveà F9Ute 8fsunà tÐe eutefÎer eftlte bøilàiRg aT ~-=1:~.. (See
alse Seetiaø 002.3 far pSfS.,...-_l naeess t9 lmiIåiBgs).
lYUI]Q WiIter SllJlpli.. ....d FiR 1Iydnmt!i ~eeti8B 903 ----de....
8eetieB 9113.12 EIleI¡uireà '-~I1""1!B5Ì sf 1\râele 9, Paft III, sf tile UFC as it lIIJ¡;e~ 10 tile CiI3' of
M-~1~ Vi........, is h.....~J amvdud te add as fellews after tire BfStJMllu.cr'"t"h:
Fer fire ... t.;." àHFiBg e9BSffilSâsB, &lLÆ8ß er àemelitiæ ef 8 Builàing, see .:\fl:iele g7. "
(Ii) Fire Øÿàr--+-, where æquireà ÍB ell sululh?4sisBS, HfJa:rtmeÐt GBHIf'lenes, OOBHReæial
àevel9JHBfIØS. ete., A1..^11 he iÐstalleà iB BB Bflemèle 69BåitÎoo prier te ÐÐY eeælntst1èle eeÐSbusØeR
materiaI:s Bi9g plaucel aø the site.
€b) \"J,ry..---- BBy seæhusBèle -.<- iol is pJaood 9B the site er aøy wœk is "keiøg daøe 6 Lh.JY te the
".v,d.ms sf tI!is eoàe, tile <Y-iaf may order tile said 1ÐIl!eriaI remaved fFem tile site er tile werk
steJ!Jed ~ B91iee ÍB VJfilÍBg sef'\'I!d OD tile OWBel' er ageat, IlBd ""y SUM JlI!fSBIIS shell fOfthwith eompir
with said BØÉÎee n-.:t ~.-'"\.-=~~ by tfte Chiefte proHSEI
1s.ð'.Q1Q PoFtable Fire EØÎRgv:~LeFS ¡;eetiOD l00;¡ .....eDded.
The follewiBg seateaee shell be n"~?1 to tile ern! efSeetioD 10g.2,l(Gooeml) of f.Fliele l() eftlle UFC,
86 it 8fJfIües ÎB tÐe City sf C\.n1~ '.~
The miRi....- mteII fife e¡áiBguisI¡er lieeeplaèle Ie tile Ci1} of CIIIIIa ,"ISla is 2f.I ()BC."
lY&.OSO FiR W:-'-':-gui!lh¡-gSystelll:5 SeetiOB 1903 ameBded
The fellowiBg se&IOiKJe shell Be r~1,~ Ie tile eBII sf SectieB 19()3,l.l (GellemI~ of ."d!iele 19 sf tile
lWC. as it applies ÎB 1Be City at i"'t...1~ Vista.
AJI fife e''''-g-~'''iRg system5 shell be iaslalleEl by Ii state lieeased eeBlmSler,
Enee¡¡tioa: "'hea 1IIJfØ'\'I!d ~' the Fire CIlia!; R 3 oeeur----',. may be ocæ...",ted Hem Ibis
refJUÜemeut
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1 ~ '2'.9(;9 FÎft..... .' W·:~L:_g Sj....... - EeebOR 1003.2:.2 HURtled
8eeâeø 1003.2.2 (lldl ao_ . "":85 srsept Gæup R, Dfr.isiæ 3 aød Gføup U (-Oa~lf "":eSi) ---r:-..J
~' _..J..J~_(, tile íeYewiBg [7----- 18 the esd ef ¿Amele 19 eftke lWC, as it applies ÎB tlte Cit3' sf CIæIa ViSta.
¡¡, 1B eveoy bllildiIIg ._.....Jlesg sf a"" r ~- vM....:.c:eati.æ er type af eenslfuGliBB, "'Rea søeh
èaiI..I~-D is mere tÐaø 19 feet or feur stefÎes or meR! iB Beigbt.
1s.ðé.U7U Fire ¥'-:_guisltiRg SJ'stelBß .§eet:i8R 194:13.18 CF8Up :R1 8Øleøded.
8eeûoo 10032.8 (Cmap R, DMsioo 1 aaGU!llll6Íes) sf !.male 10 sf1Ðe {WC, as it II)!lies in 1Ðe City
øf 1""'\....1_ Y~~n> is heæ1Jy ar-..J_..J te :reøš. 85 íeYEM'5: 1M feRØVl.4Bg pm~...~h is _..J..J_..J at die esd ef 1 QQ3.2.ß:
'Nheø 8B -rr ~ ¡eà fire '"'!" . 10ler system is æquired by the pm;Î5ÎBBS af tIHs seatiBB, !mY 8Rd all
bai¡~:~ __all _A_ July 1, 1992, eø 1Ðe same ,)¡¡)j!Ðfly, reganIIass sf !!eight er 1IIIHIber sf
šweaiÐg -. . dlA11 he r.~ .~liud with 8B "'":t'Y"~...oo fife spri.BJder system..
ls.ðé.IIIIU Fiæ EHiRguishiøg: Sj~S ~18RitøFiøg 8Bd .\lanø.s SeeBeR 19Gð.J ØIBf~ded.
8eeâoo 1003.3.1 (V.'Mre ReIUireà) sf :\male l( sf1Ðe UFC as it 8!plieg ta 1Ðe City sf Chala Vista, is
hereby ---..... 16 R!8I! as feDews:
V/MJ:e æquireà. ..."JJI "'JB1VeS E ...!h~!fie water supplJ' far mTt-r-':s ul"..:.Mer systems 8Ðà water
:REm' ~.;.~-: aD all V-1r1er systems shall he elðE1riæDy JBemteFeà "itere the :DiHBèer sf r-'o'ee;
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1. T'I'IeoI3' af mare in Group 1, Di>Asiaes 1.1 eøà 1.2 Oooupeøaies.
2. ÜBe IIuÐdred er JB9fe ÎB all ather ae~y-eies.
Val:", mooiteriBg eøà _ flaw eIenR IIßà tmuble sigoeIs shell be l!istiøetly àHf_ -1! 8BIi shell be
8HtematiœlJy tJ:'aBsœitteEI t9 8B 4Y"Ó''ßà GeÐB=BI ~ "e~ ææøte statÎeB aT )3mpåBlBry meBitaFing
oW;eø as àeáøeà by IT.F.C, f~_An"l! 19 2 er, wkeB 1I)!f&'\'t!à by 1Ðe ....:1A:"g eftiaial WÍÜl1Ðe
6aBS'~. ¡'!f ef the alHet: ~\"_11 seunà 8R - ..J:1..1e "'¿B7-' at a e-........--'y ......~[!'à le68t:Î.aIl 'Ihesc
laeatieøs Hlft}' Bet eneeed 100 miles Ífߌ the eity ':_~ts af tàe City ef ClmIB Vi5œ ÐBà apply te
1ÐOIIit6fiøg 0 L......1s ¡m.:-+....J after a£lapt:i9ß efthis eade.
EXCBPTION: Unàerg¡a8Bli key af hub 'M"'S in rœåwlIj' banes prm-illed by !he --'aipelifj' er
ImbliG HIiIity Beeà Bet be æeøitereEI.
1s.ðé.990 Fire E:Ðiøgu;·L:_g 81_' 8tøRdpipe IleIllÍRœeRt!l TallIe 1001 !. .....eRde...
The gllteg~' af Greup 2, 1IÐIIer!he 601_ labe\æ gOO61lPeooy!J, af T-able 1001 .'1. sf p.m."'e 10, sf
!he UFC as it 8!plies to !he City sfl"'L··ln YI5ta, is iIe!eby emW'~·ð ta reed as follews:
2, 0001. ~ ~S 3 stefies er æere bÐt lesslBa& 150 feet in !!eiglrt, ",wept Greu¡¡ R, Di'l'isieø 3.
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.s, PlaRs &lid g .
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, . 'fIIIi~' . IS~' ømenà a . .mele HI W
. e Ie ødd If<! '\1m
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<..... _ ... ., .... _ _œ."'" ~ :"... "'C, $ ,
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lei '.~'1aâ 8F '" aJæ
, .~8IIe 1lllll1i~¡;r 811. m_. IIRII 8' am.' ""Y"'-' .10." B '
'_~~g I11III se "8£ ef ,...!.,.aifi_8ØS ....n ' e __u.. far '
..... .. ::- ~ OM ... ,....... .~""':""''''''' --::-...~. .,.
,~.. _.::.: .,. ".'''= ::-:- . £0 ... ...:: .- - "~;. "'::" '-
OIHIJ'""'~, a....œa ~æg ~e I11III "'_'" ..,.,.~"~g elf'¡¡r-~ all øIæm
'llllleAaI .' Ii ' - .."'-'"
s JCEHHiBg Iistiøg me eIlIIIII Stale F' ÐD,
. He Þ.farshal
IYb.110 Fi
J'e YIH
100' I'IR ¡¡,.~--
7.1.!J I. ~ SJste
. 1 &lBeø'lfrd m Re:IIBiA!!meøt~ C
S ' mIl! B D' . .
_00 log, ~ ""'88 1 0
.00'2.0.... of' ..a....->(C ......... ....
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8£JII9VISI8ØS Ie _"'_ili8S It 81J11iea iR!he ~'l':-6lea). The first full
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1IfIar-- Ii Ðs~¥·"'ea shall WI fire øIæm '
_ea tlHee be p' systems æ
af -'i>"e sIeIi' eræere 51 ,. .¡,..Aeà willi aSSB~-·e '11>
as æ heigIJt leBes m IteighI a H!IIRIIIIi aæ WI Eeali
_....... _ woo "~.." woo ~..,,, _.......œ '00'.'.'
.... .... ....., ._ ._d- . ...
.;,;~"...... ""œ.._, ..~.._.... ,,-.-., -.
'....". ' -"...... "'''''.-' .-.... --
.... s..... ,,,,";'- "'... ......:....... """,' .- œ.......... .... ..... ..
, 12, shall Be Jlf8'I'ideà ~ e8RstfuGlea after JuI}~l ~ .,-
,.. œ_,........ ' "'.'"'
.... ....... ...-- ..
. I'IR Syv,- S S .
. eeö08 1007 J
__ Seooea 10073 . .a.'-ll\IoøØori .
""¡ea ta reed fj .3.6,1 Ceaaml ef '!tiel mg IS ameRde&.
8S allan' .- e 10 efllle
" UFC '
"'It ' 8SltaJll'liesiBlIIe '
" ea JeI1IÍJeà' . City ef Chula ,r. '
.._~~"do_"'" .....-
8R seF\ . æ syst
AIt-~.~ 1"' }lee er 8 la W'lB ...." be '
VI5IBIIIIII _811. These I"BaIi sa1 øIæm wilisli '. æemtared by 811
8fIIIl5' i aDS II1II3' ~ 8'1'·"·"\ IlflJll'e'vea sBBImI;
a æaRileriag Hat e"SBBa log . . e I11III visual '. Jlf8J1Retm '
eeøl<aeIS æØiateà after ad miles fI~m lI>e sHy Iiæi s¡gmIs at a e_~;J.f'J·
.....", < _ "'" ... . "'"' "" '" c....:
n~FIII8a1'ei3' .......... . '
Seeäoll110:UoS Di ~a~ IBeiaeFll1eFS, 0
ørnllÜBUBBe£ . peR BBAIiR
. £eeâaH 11012 5 IS r-n~?~ g BBd Co--1!ÆÏa! II
__,.. C....._.. -...
CIæIa ''i' umæg 8IIIi G esautiÐIIS S '
. sta, IS 1leIæ., emended Ie :;ereial Bemeeue ~6!i;, 1l01.2.5 (DÎs6e-f-··M
Tho ,.,,, · ""-, f,~"",", uoc ." ~ ""M "'"
15 IlIItiI . ,8S1t1lflJl1i '
.... ._ . 00... ..... . .~. do ""~
f 5 tIIat '" GIReIIH
a tile i.'" _ _eke .....i·'" af er fireplase
8F er fiœpIaee , aDS are oft'e '.. 1I5e ta be' ....
IS àet6"1lliBeà by;:-' e ta aeeuJIRRIS ef 1HHII 'n°el)' liis6-'" aed
a eliief SIIHÐIIadiRg - if th
Ie s8I1SIiMe a II !>°rerty er ifth e
l8ælåallS eoaditi811. e 1I5e
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!; .. ~ eaûø8J aeeess Mil
II S8'øeRIre8 Taille 3111 u a
lYft.119 T-t:Ø:tI.¡ Caøøpíes ad T~PØ~~:JBeIllkF8Re a.uetuPe5 is ameøded:
p..... '''gforte__apII!88B ,
. 1M t:àird eelHIIIII. ef 1iIhle J29§ .\ ("l.BeaB~
. .:.....'L.._ ftS sk8'L7R IR 'eJ ;;~ ef:theHFC asH
TkeÞoÆ: . Firen~==5S"~~ - .)Æ ~ _~~T~")ef¿'\m e .
....:I. :Ii ~r<--VeG8ÐdT_-r .J
~ £'"in'S' 8Rd n.. ø er . herelv BBI-..:I-~ te read as fallews:
lie ' tile CiIy sf "'-.1~ \rø;¡¡ IS ~
ØJIP S IR
29 feet
29 feet
29 feet
d 'faøI1!i SeeRaBS]~U _eBded.
lá.3b.1S0 .\118\ egFaBB , 'd M tel' "elHele FtieI Displ!ll5iBg
----hI aød Caæèustièl.e LIEfUI "e. aBè .:I.:I~_g
Eeetioø 5292.1.1 Bf ¿A~ûll1. S2 (P . . f ;..1_ VJ5tB is ÐefeÒ5" ---..:led te Feaà as {eRews a
' ) f tile UFC as it IlI!lies æ tile Ci!j e
EtaBBBS e :
tile feRe">H1g e!lE,pll98: , 'tile ii eI ~_1. sf a mat"r velH6Ie
taÐIis _"'_11 øæ: Be àiSfJ'SÐS&à mtB H: . æà é
Class I 8BIi II1iquiàs iÐ fIÐer.¡~ greund .0-1._ are ~_*11ed iBsiàe spe5ial æelesures m Bea El8Bee VL
aà ERHIŠ 1m1le; mH.. mtea aIse A .:I~~ II F
h&ll: Ø\egF meetthefeRawiBg e3'[_~h9R. See uPI' .
8eoB98 S2Q.2.3ê aøà " , be steFed aileve gmaøà
' Gèíâ ry--- 1 anà R lil}lBàs HIlI) , . fM~-s
BXCEPTlON: WillI the ~r-v.'III of tile ~ ..,.¡ 8Bà "v~.¡ ee-~'-- W!HOB IIm-e '_ )
'.:1 . diBgs ill SlJe~" àe,g;:-- . apfJfØ\ æ 'L...- (me høur :fire ¡eS15 ~ .
e..<- - of!mil '._-' ...,_" -'''W- eaM, ..Æ far e!ipeSllfe _ d' 8EEBJ'~-"t! wl!Ii
. ¿ .JI iBte their g7 Vi; . _.,.4. Ðe __........11ed aÐd us'!! æ
æaelfE- saøà-T-"_:_I.~-.ge, C "-BF!; , _'-'___< S!emgeiBSBGà.'--'""OO8BY
W"~98 ,--- ~ '811S-~ be -~·~ferleakaøà s¡HIIea C.Jas R 1i'Y"'.' The Cbief ~
iii ' ÜS'-"'<g aøà pra.lSI. BOO gaIloos fur s !Hi
' 81£ sBalllIIIt e!iseeà jj9 gaIlBBS fur ?rs~ 1 ar , iIisAIer 8lHH9B, .....:. ose pmS"ls 8 risk te ,e ar
~etile ;--11""98 efsueil Slr~-" wheB1B '1IiiB 100 feet ofBBY reGidemial ar _ooaI
... r~~' _'L.._11 _._1.. steæge be }3arJlHtteå "-1
y'l.[.~BÄ:3'. IB Be 6æJe,
GtmGRFe..
. CaBtrøI 8Bd Eeea&dary
""die U....ids Spill CM!. nl, DFOHUIg<!
lYé.léO FI---:-'L..1e &8: ;:81 7991.8:1 Spill eøBtF81 is ØBleøded.
Ce~---eM e 8B . ,__ _ OJ .L.~I aøà
' . ,.,.. S æa8 799 U.2 (Spill CaRll'a!, "'- g :. tile
. male 79 Flnw"'~"'~ 8Bà C9BÙJHStlbIe L:l 8!Ià ~ambll!Jlillle lÄlUÍds) ef tile ewc, as 11 IlI!lies æ
.- . '61 19 (FIar-~ e , '
£ ¡;¡;U-.:I_-:;" c-- - -t) Bf ¿ kItt e . 1tæe last seÐtaBIT[I' ta Fe8:d as feRev.-s.
e . h," -.:1-.:1 t8 HIe a
City of ""..,- 'lisIa. IS here am aøà ailave greaøà
" . f8è 98 all Class I ar R aøàergr81 ar
f. 29 gaIl98 -''';mlBB ElYerspill àevtee IS feIIIH
f1_mohle lil¡uià 1æIks,
. ldeBtifieølÏOB SigBII SeelÏaB 8001. 7 _cBdell
lá.3ê.nO R-~8B6 Uatel'Ílll!i , . S' af '\T!iele 80 sf tile UFC. as it
. 1'+ T..:I_-l:eaboo 19Ð5 ~ . f
Artiele gg ll_~-..:Ieus t..--:--ials E.eetum :~ ~ Fe8d 85 felle-;;s; all ether previsians 8Bd ~f,ptJ.eæ e
. . the City of ~.1^ ,rJ:Sta IS hereb3 8IÐ.eo. 11
BIIIie5 æ , tile y¡;1¡::;,
.. '- tile same as IR .
~..:I seeBeR te .
5
Visible \. J iàeøtifiEllti9B sigHS as spBsifieà in the UnifeRÐ. Fire Cede gtBltàafà þJe. 79 3 shall èe
p1aaed at -40...___ t8 loeæi9BS where \.~-~-100£ ~&terials 8:Fe stereà.. àiZfJ~-fiTI'd aT AA-..neà. SigHS
sÐaII èe )JR'I1dud at ~eaifie -4.. B~US àesiW---d By the Chief. IèeRt:i:fieaÞBR sigm; shall OOBfSHfl t9
Nfl','.791.
1~ '2~1Ø9 High Piled COlBlnuûble S1:0~ Pallet StONge EeetiOB 819§ lidded...
~\ BeV\.' n'alieB 18 Be ft--'-fftå BBd tided "Eeeti9R gIgS. Steæge aft::' .. LJ 'Veodea ar n1nV:s Pallets" is
he!"":, V·~f~ Ie !\..ti61c 81 ("High Piled Ceæbll!Jlièle 8leæge") efthe UFC. as it B!'I'ÜeS is the City ef Ckula
Vista, -:"WeB Eee1i9B _\.~11 Fe8d as feR£K"rs:
£eGliea 8W3 Stamge afLýt)" '''leeden aT ß1.........:S Pallets.
(¡¡.) rh....t-ar Steæge n...ll....r "\....11 l1e eteFeà eutside ef a 1miI.àiRg aT iR a ,....--\.eEl \.u~I,I~-,g wBeBØ"lef
pessièle. PaDets "1._11 Rat Be ~fI¡;l·1!"d Blaser tÐøo 'S feet :fææ 1Be 1miI..I~"g
fI¡) lnàeer Steæge PaRets wàeB stared ÎBdeœ:s "1.~11 èe JUßæeted witk .fire sp-=_l.l~ iB aee-A~~-û
wilil :ÞWP!. g~.-' 231, TaBle 1 1.1.1lHliess belli efthe fellawiBg eeRàitieBS are met:
1. Palle15 are sl6æ1 Be iIigI1ar .,,-- é feet
2, "0__1. pallet püe Bf BB IBefe .1.~ 1 staelæ shall Be sepal .-,1 Hem aíåer pollet piles by at
least g feet ef elear S!ftee er 23 feet ef eemmeàity,
SECTION IT, FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of CImIa VISta specifically and expressly :finds and declares that the natme and
mriqueness of the climate, temIin, and location does neœ<o:itotp. and dP.lrulnd specific ~mP.J1dmffi1< to the
California Fire Code, 1998 Edition and the Uniform Fire Code, 1997 Edition which are noted in the CImIa
VISta Municipal Code and restated in this Ordinance,
SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE,
This ordinance will take effect and be in force on July 1, 1999,
Presenterl by Approved as to form by
Robert Leiter John Kaheny
Director ofPJanning and Building City Attorney
BradRemp, c.E.0
Assistant Director of Planning and BuildinglBuilding Official
6
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI1Y OF CHULA VISTA, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.38 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE URBAN-Wll.DLAND INTERFACE CODE.
1997 EDmaN
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECfION 1. That a new Chapter 15.38 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby added to read:
Chapter 15.38
URBAN-WILDLAND INTERFACE CODE
Sections:
15.38.010 Urban-Wildland Inteñaœ Code, 1997 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.38.030 Snbsection (a) of Section 104.1 amended to Designate Board of Appeals and
Advisors as Board of Appeals.
15.38.010 Urban-Wildland Inteñaœ Code, 1997 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain document known and designated as the UIban-
WildIand.lnterlàœ Code, 1997 Edition as copyrighted by the International Fire Code Institnte. Said docmnent
is hereby adopted as the UIban- WJIdIand Interface Code of the City of ChuIa Vista, California fortbe pnrpose
of prescribing regnIations mitigating the .haZBrd to life and ,,,ûperty from inlmsion of fire from wildland fire
exposures, fire e..po6wcS from ~tlj:>""'" structures and prevention of structure fires from spreading to wildland
fuels, that certain code known as the UIban-WildIand Interface Code, 1997 Edition, are hereby referred to,
adopted, and made a part hereof, as though fully set forth herein, excepting such portions as are hereinafter
deleted, modified or amended
15.38.030 Snbsedion (a) of Section 104.1 amended to Designate Board of Appeals and Advisors as the
Board of Appeals.
Subsection (a) of Section 104.1 of the UIban- Wildland lnterfuce Code, and the title precedent thereto,
as it applies in CIwIa VIsta, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Board of Appeals and Advisors,
Sectiœ 104,1 General In order to hear and decide appeals of orden;, decisions or determinations
made by the building official relative to the application and interpretations of this code, there is hereby
established a Board of Appeals and Advisors consisting of seven members who are qualified by
experience and training to pass upon matteIs pertaining to building construction, use and occupancy.
The ~«.d;om director of planning and building and the fire marshal shall be ex-officio members who
shall not be entitled to vote. The assistant director of planning and building shall act as secretary to the
Board. The Board of Appeals and Advisors shall be appointed by the mayor and confinned by the city
council The Board shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the ~."dm1t director of
planning and building with a duplicate copy to the appellant. Appeals to the Board shall be processed
in acconIanœ with the provisions con1ained in Chapter 5 of this code or in acconIanœ with such
procedures as may be prescribed by the City Attorney of the City of ChuIa Vista. The decision of the
Board is final, The Board of Appeals and Advisors shall reconnnend to the city cOImci1 such new
legisJalion dremed necessary to govern construction, use and occupancy of structures, in the City of
ChuIa VIsaa.
SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of ChuIa VISta specifically and expressly finds and declares that the nature and
tmiqueness of the climate, tenain, and location does n,.,.,...mrte and d"",ond specific om""dments to the
Utban-Wildland lDterfuce Code, 1997 Edition which are noted in the ChuIa VISta Municipal Code and
restated in this OnIinance,
SECTION ill. EFFECTIVE DATE,
This ordinance will take effect and be in force on July 1, 1999.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert Leiter John Kaheny
Director ofP1anning and Building City Attorney
BIadRemp, C.B.O
j\·"""'nt Directnr of Planning and Building/Building Official