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BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
DATE: August 16, 1995
TO: Chairman Triplette and Members of the Board of Appeals and A~
FROM: K",oth G. """n, C.8.0., D"octo, of BoUdin, 'p¥
Secretary to the Board of Appeals and Advisors !P'I '
SUBJECT: Staff Report - Adoption of 1994 Model Codes
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Introduction:
Attached please find the Department of Building and Housing's recommended amendments
to the Chula Vista Municipal Code (C.V.M.C.) as they relate to enforcement of the Model
Codes. Every three years new versions of the Model Codes are published and subsequently
adopted with amendments by the City of Chula Vista. As identified in the Chula Vista
Municipal Code, one of the responsibilities of the Board of Appeals and Advisors is to
provide recommendations to the City Council regarding adoption of the various construction
Codes that apply within the City. The attached documents represent the Department's
recommendations for amendments to the various Model Codes. To assist you in your
review, all changes have been highlighted. Those sections recommended for deletion are
identified by strikeout (e¡¡alBflle) and recommended new language by double underline
(example ).
General:
The Department's intent during this adoption cycle was to reduce, to the greatest extent
possible, the number and magnitude of amendments to the various Codes. The Department
felt that this philosophy was consistent with Council's previous direction to initiate steps to
streamline the permit process. By minimizing the number of local amendments to the
Code, the need to educate designers about special requirements not found in the Model
Codes can be reduced. The major changes that have occurred to the various Codes has
been the total reformatting of section numbers to coincide with the nation-wide effort to
provide uniformity of format among the three Model Codes published in the country.
Therefore, most of the changes you will see in the package represent updating from the old
section number to the new section number.
It is important to note that the Department is not recommending any adiustments in permit
fees as part of the action to adopt the new Model Codes. Any proposals to adjust permit
fees would be considered at a separate time and would take the form of recommended
adjustments to the City of Chula Vista Master Fee Schedule.
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Summarv bv Code:
1) Uniform Building Code
a) Exempted work was updated, eliminating sections no longer applicable
and adding a requirement for permits for parking lots in commercial
areas. This change was necessary to confirm compliance with disabled
access requirements,
b) Adoption of minimum plumbing fixture requirements. These
requirements were formerly contained as guidelines in the Uniform
Plumbing Code as adopted by the City. Adopting these requirements
is intended to address the concerns frequently expressed by females
regarding the limited availability of restroom facilities at public
assembly facilities,
c) Seismic Zone - Chula Vista area has been upgraded to a higher
seismic zone (S.2.3 to S,2.4) which will require additional structural
elements to be designed into the building. The Departlnent will be
providing additional information to the Board in the future regarding
potential fiscal impact of this issue.
2) Uniform Code for the Abatement of Danl!erous Buildings
a) This is a Code that has not been formally adopted by the City in the
past, however, it has been referenced in the adoption of the Uniform
Building Code. This action will formally adopt the Code and provide
for specified procedures to follow in abating dangerous buildings. The
Board of Appeals and Advisors is proposed to act as the Hearing Body
for any appeals of the provisions of this Code.
b) In conjunction with adopting this Code, the Departlnent will be
requesting an appropriation of funds ($10,000) to establish a Repair
and Demolition Fund from which the cost of performing abatement
work will be deducted. This Fund will be replenished by assessing the
cost of abatement onto the property owner and collecting through tax
liens.
3) Uniform Mechanical Code
a) The recommendation is to simply eliminate language already contained
in the Uniform Mechanical Code and reformat the section numbers to
be compatible.
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4) Uniform Housin ! Code
a) Recommendation is to reformat section numbers only.
b) The Repair and Demolition Fund referenced in section 2 (b) above is
also intended to be utilized in enforcement of abatement of
substandard residential buildings.
5) Uniform Plumbing Code
a) The recommendation is to simply eliminate language already contained
in the Uniform Plumbing Code and reformat the section numbers to
be compatible.
b) Recommendation deletes adoption of Appendix C as a guide, this
subject is now addressed as a requirement in the Uniform Building
Code (see l(b) above).
6) National Electrical Code
a) Substantial sections of the adopting Ordinance are being
recommended for deletion in favor of adoption of the Uniform
Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code. This
action will provide compatibility with the administrative provisions
adopted with the other Model Codes and substantially reduce the
volume of the amendments to the Chula Vista Municipal Code,
7) Abandoned Vehicles
a) This represents a modification to an existing Chula Vista Municipal
Code Chapter. There are two changes proposed:
i) Identify Board of Appeals and Advisors as the body to
hear appeals, Currently appeal body is City Council.
ii) Change notification requirements from Registered Mail
to Certified Mail. This change is consistent with State
law and is anticipated to save the City approximately
$600 annual1y in mailing costs.
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Item 113A - 1
ORDINANCE NO. ;!ðQ7
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE cm OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING EXISTING
CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF
THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, -lI)9.l, ~ EDITlON
THE cm COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That existing Chapter 15,08 is hereby repealed. and a new Chapter 15,08 of the Chula
Vista Municipal Code is hereby added, which Chapter shall read as follows:
Chapter 15.08
Building Code
Sections:
15.08.010 Uniform Building Code, ~ ~ edition, adopted by reference.
15.08.020 General-Section 202W 104.2.1 amended to designate building official.
15.08.030 Board of Appeals and Advisors-Section ~ 105.1 is amended. limitations of
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Authority-Section 204{b} 105.2 is added.
15.08.040 Exempted Work-Section dOl{!¡} ~ is amended. !i_dams Ðf Qm'ily !ieGlÌÐB
301(0} is added.
15.08.050 Section 304 107 is amended bv addin2 subsection 107.8 exemp!Ín2 !!ovemment
entities from fee pavments to reference the City's Master Fee Schedule, and to
charge for fees not contained in the UBC.
15.08.060 Subsection W 108.1.1 added to Section 3Q5 ~ to ""'lWre iBspeGlÌÐB mr
authorize compliance surveys inspections.
15.08.070 Section 1710(a} 709.4.1 amended to add an exception to the requirement for
parapets.
15.08.-llQ 2!!.2 Paragraph Ii ~ added to subsection (11) ef !ieGlÌQB 3802 904.2.2 added to require
installation of automatic fire-extinguishing system in buildings greater than certain
height.
15.08.Q8( 090 Section 3200 1503 amended to provide for more restrictive roof coverings.
15.08.090!!!2 SubsectioIl,! W 1511.5 and 1511.6 added to Section 3óOl ~ to require
equipment enclosures on roofs and removal of obsolete roof eauioment.
15.08.100 !iubseGlÌeB (0 ~ added te !ieGlÌQB 3601 1511 te ""quire ""me\<aI. ef ooceIete
roof equipment.
15.08.120 ~..bsÐGlÌeB (e) 3:¡0:¡,7.5 added te !ieGlÌQB H07 te reqviFe I'edestriaa pl'ÐteGlÌQB at
~B£tl11Gti9D site~.
15.08. no Table þJe ~<1 .A. ~ amended t9 speåfypælBÎtl:edmsaB£ OfP£9 Jidiag pede£triaR
pr.gteetÎsB fer dun:t paRatk of ~9BGtruGtigD at 1:-:ted height building £9D£tßl.etÌ9a
sites.
15.08.110 Appendix Table 29-A amended to specify minimum number of public restroom
facilities for motor vehicle fuelin!! stations and mercantile occupancies with fuel
disoensin2 ooeratÎons.
15.08.120 Appendix Table 29-A amended to specify minimum number of public restroom
facilities for motor vehicle fuelin!! stations and mercantile occupancies with fuel
diSpensin1Z ooerations required at time of remodel. alteration or repair.
Ordinance No. 2507
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15.08.010 Uniform Building Code, '1m !221 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the Uniform Building Code, ("UBC") 1991 ~ Edition, and
Chapter. 1 (dhi.iea I), 7, 11, n, 25, 49 ....d 55 Appendix Chapter 3. Division II: Appendix Chapter 15:
Appendix Table A-29-A: Appendix Chapter 31. Division II and Division III gf \he Appeadix of that certain
document as copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, Chapter:U 11, Accessibility
aad Chapter n sf me Apl'eadix are ~ hereby exempted. 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.
Providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor and each and all such regulations,
provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the Uniform Building Code, 1991 ~ Edition, and Chapters
1 (di,q.isa I), 7, 11, 22, 25, 49 aad 55 Appendix Chapter 3. Division II: Appendix Chapter 15: Appendix
Table A-29-A: Appendix Chapter 31. Division II and Division III sf me Al'l'eadix 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,
15.08.020 General-Section ~ 104.2.1 amended to designate Building Director as "building
official".
Section ~ 104,2,1 of the UBC, as it applies in the City of Chula Vista, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section ~ 104,2.1 General, The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce
'1 the provisions of this code, For such purposes the building official shall have the powers of a law
.lforcement 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 order to clarify the
application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity
with the intent and purpose of this code. The Building Official shall be the Director of Building and
Housing,
15.08.030 Board of Appeals and Advisors-Section:!04{a} 105.1 amended to confer "suitability of
alternate materials" jurisdiction on Board of Appeals. Limitations of Authority-Section
204{b} ~ is added.
Section:!04{a} 105,1 of the UBC, as it applies in the City of Chula Vista, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section :!04{a} ~ Board of Appeals and Advisors, To determine the suitability of alternate
materials, methods of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions 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 pertaining to building construction. The
Director of Building and Housing shall be an ex-officio 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 Mayor and
confirmed by the City Council. The Board shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Director
of Building and Housing 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
govern construction in the City of Chula Vista,
Ordinance No. 2507
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Section ~ ~ 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 requiremeuts of the code,
15.08.040 Exempted Work-Section 3Ol{b} ~ is amended to delete exemptions for certain types
of construction from the requirement to obtain a building penniL Standards of Quality-
Section 30IW ~ is added.
Section 3Ol{b} 106,2 of the Uniform Building Code as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as follows:
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Section 3Ol{b} 106.2 EXEMPTED WORK. No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, construct,
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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:
1. Fences up to 72 inches and free standing masonry walls up to 48 inches in height above the
highest adjacent grade.
2. Cy.r-b~ and plaater BeXe& up 19 IS iB£.ReS in height.
~a, Detached patio covers, not exceeding 12 feet in height, with a projected roof area not to
exceed 144 square feet and at least 6 feet from any building or structure on the same
property,
41, One-story detached accessory buildings, not exceeding 12 feet in height used as tool and
storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the projected roof area does not
exceed 144 square feet and are located so as to comply with the provisions of Chula Vista
Municipal Code, Section 19,58,020.
J> i. Oil Denicks.
é 5, Movable cases, counters, and partitions not over 5 feet, 9 inches in height,
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72· Retaining walls which are not over 3 feet in height measured from the top of the footing
to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable liquids.
gZ· Television and radio antennas less than 35 feet in height,
9~, Awnings projecting not more than 54 inches and attached to, and supported by, the exterior
walls of buildings of Group R-3, Division 3 or M !.! Occupancy.
lQ Standard ele~trg1ier Bet Er"er ða {-eet in heigat ahg-<:e fiaidl gFaåe
+12· Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any
basement or story below.
~ lQ. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
.}.3 !J.. 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 5,000
gallons,
Ordinance No, 2507
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-MY, Fish ponds, reflective pools or other decorative water containers with a wet surface area of
100 square feet or less and a maximum depth of 18 inches to the flood rim,
lð,U, Repairs which involve only the replacement of component parts of existing work with
similar materials for the purpose of maintenance, and which do not aggregate over $500.00
in valuation in any twelve-month period, and do not affect any electrical, plumbing or
mechanical installations, Repairs exempt from permit requirements shall not include any
addition, change, or modification in construction, exit facilities, or permanent fIXtures or
equipment.
Specifically exempted from permit requirements without limit to valuation are:
a. Painting, papering, decorating and similar work.
b. Installation of floor covering,
c. Cabinet work.
d, Outside paving ofR-3 and U Occupancies parkins¡ surfaces, (CCR Title 24 Disabled
Access ReQuired.)
e. Re-roofing buildings of Group R and M 11 Occupancies ofless than 500 sq, ft or less
than fifty percent (50%) of roof covering replacement.
This section shall not be construed to require separate building permits for dwelling and accessory
ùildings or structures on the same property which are described in the building permit application, plot
plan and other drawings,
Vales!; etßeI1Nise exeHl}?teà, separate pluælÜRg, eleetfÌeal aaà meehanieal peRBitG will be re'!'Ù£ed
Ûlr the abe"ß exeIRl'tßd iteIRs,
Exemption from 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 Chula Vista.
~eGti9R ðgl(e~ ~taRdardt; sf Q1aali~' The st""dards listed beleT labeled a "U.lLC. st""dard" are
alee listed in Chapter {;ig. Part II, mil are part af thi=~
1. Cellarete
^ D.H C Standard ÞJe. 27 13, Ready mixed eeaerete.
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J. CSIlReetieR&
^ TJ,I!.c. ¡¡t""dard Þ1e, 27 7, High strength I!elting
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~. FirepreeRng
^ U.i. C. Standanl ÞJe. <lâ 8, Thiekaess and Qeßsity DeteFmiaat;Ïsa fur Spray applied
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FirepreeRag.
Ordinance No, 2507
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15.08.050 Section 304 107 amended by addinR subsection 107.8 Exceptions. waivinR fees for
R:ovemment entities 19 :refereSG8 the City's Master Fas ~ehedule; aad 19 -.....~ge Í8eli Ret
(;Q.........;-ecl is the lmc..
£QQthm J01 sf the TTaifurm Building Cege, as it applies ill <:hula 'qBta, shall read as fgUeVJ£:
£ee1:ÎGR JQ4(a) Ceaeral. Fee~ shall Þe aSBeSSes. ia aeGsn:lanee v;ith the prsT.isisB& sf this seæeR
er shaIl be as set ferth iR the f.. sohedlll. adept.d or the jurisdi.tieR,
S.ctieR JQ1(h) Permit Fees. The f-ee fur saah permit shall ~e as set f.erth ¡a the Hasler Fee
~ehed.\lle. The àetsFmiBatiea ef T:ahlB Sf næaatisa \ladeI' any ef the pre:o.isisß& sf tllis Elsde shall he made
or the oui!diRg effi.iaI Th. ':aIue te 00 us.d iR .emputiRg the ouildiRg permit and ouildiRg 1'1"" r.·A.·..
fe.s shaIl o. the tetal"aIue ef all.e,,s_otieR "'eok fer which th.p....1Ït is issu.d. as ....11 a" ail fiRish ,,,.R<,
pæatiBg, r99fiag, eleGtrieal, pl\1Blhiag, heating, air esaditisBiag, els1:at9{f;, fire BXQag\lishiag &y&tems and
any ether permaneBt equ.ipmsBt.
S.ctieR JQ1 (.) Plan Rs"·ie1u Fses. 'Nhea a plaa Sf ether data ar-e re'l\lired t9 he suhmitted hy
~e~tien :3Q2(Þ), a f11an re"qe'''~ £ee shall he f1aià at the time ef !:uhmitting f1laß~ aDd &pesiaeatien& fer re~.!Îem
~aid f'1aa re·i,w.r fee ~hall Be fáá parseRt ef the lnÜlàiRg peFBlit fee a~ ~hev.<:.ß. in the ~ta&ter Fee ~eàeà\lle.
S.ctieR JQ1 (d) ExpiratÏeR sf PI.... R.vi.v' ^pf11h:~atieBs fur "'~hish Be permit is i££1:l8d ..·tithiR ISO
d~", felle'/,'ÌRg the dat. ef "l'pIiCatÏSR ,hail OJ,!,ir. OJ' !imitatie", ....d pl....s and eth.r data s"omitt.d fer
re.Ae'" may thereafter he rewm.d te the "l'plic""t er d.strer.d hy the huildiRg efficiaI, Th. o"ildiRg QffioiaI
maf 8K<teRt the time fer aeQ9R by the appligant fer a pened Ret eJ(geeàing ISO day.s aD re'}1lest by the
appIisant shS.....tiRg that all sinmmstanee~ beyaRd the geRka! sf the afJpligant ha"'e pr~:eRted aetieB kem
oeiRg tak." þJe ap'f1ligatieB shall be extended mere than eaee. IR er:der te re...tie"p aetieR en an apf1lieati9R
after expirati9R, the apf1lieant shall res\lbmit plaß~ and f1~r a Bev.r plan rs..riev! f.ee.
~eli!tieB ðg1(e~ IwrestigatieR Fees: 1A19r1c "J.tithe1:lt a PSRDit.
1. Iw:e&tigatieB. 1Þ!heRever an~' ,"erk fer "!.>1lieh a permit i& re'l\lireà hy this Gede has lieeR
semmeaeed ...·itheutHfst sbtaiaiag £:Ra permit, a speeial iW's&tigatisa Ehall 98 maåe betere a pe:rmit
mar he issued fer SU2R "Nerk.
2. Fee. .\Ii iByestigatieB fee) ill adàitieB te the permit f.ee, !:hall Be eelleeteå "1:Bether Sf
Bet a permit is then ar S1:lBsefl1:leatly Í!:n¡ed. The Ílpre!:tigatåsn £ee shall lie et;¡-y.aI te the ame\1at ef
the p.rmit fee r.<¡"ired oy this oed., Th. mi"im"m iRv.stigatiQR f.. shaIl oe the sam. as the
miRimum fee s.t ferth iR tho Ha'ter F.. Sch.d,,!., Th.paymeRt ef such ÏI"".,tigalieR fee shaIl Ret
ex.mpt aB)' perseR frem oempli""c. with ail eth.r pr.'.isis,," Qf this oed. "er frem any p."alty
pr...,,". d or la·..,'.
S.ctieR ;¡Q1 (f) Fee R efuRàs. Fees paià fur migefilming ef àeG1:lmeBts and. €sf Streng Þ1et3.eB
IR!:tr:1lmeBtatÎen a£e Bet refundable.
S..tieR J91(g) Cempli""o. Surv.y F... Th. fee fsr oeRductiRg a cQmpli...... s"rver ef an .xistiRg
stru.àor. shall o. as sp.cifi.d iR the City ef Ch"la 'G."ta Master F.. Soh.dul.
Section 304W !2Zl Exceptions. The United States Government, State of California, school
districts, counties, cities and other public agencies shall not be required to pay any fees for filing an
application for a building permit pursuant to this code,
Ordinance No. 2507
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Section 304{i1 ~ Retention of Plans. ¡¡tatela''v rS'I"ir.s q:he 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 {h} 108.1.1 added to Section 301> ~ to R!quire iBspesliea for authorize
compliance survey¡; inspections.
Subsection ~ 108,1.1 is hereby added to Section 301> ~ of the Uniform Building Code, as
it applies in Chula Vista, and said subsection (h) shall rsad as follows:
Section ~ 108.1,1 Compliance Survey 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 structure to ascertain its compliance with the provisions of this code and
other applicable laws and ordinances, and report findings in writing to the owner.
15.08.070 ¡¡.sliea 1710 (a) Subsection 709.4.1 amended to add an exception to the requirement for
parapets.
EXCEPTION ¡¡ 2 is hereby added to subsection W 2 of ¡¡sstiea 171Q Subsection 709.4,1 of the
Uniform Building Code, as it applies in Chula Vista, which EXCEPTION ¡¡ 2 shall read as follows:
Exception ¡¡ 2' Conversion of existing Group R occupancies to offices.
15.08.no 080 Paragraph 5 added te ..m..moa (1)) of ¡¡seliga :11102 Subsection 904.2.1 amended added
= to require installation of automatic fire-extinguishing system in buildings greater than
certain height.
paragra¡¡h 5 i. hereby added te .ub..stioa (b) of ¡¡e.tiaa :lIIQ;l Subsection 904.2.1 of the Uniform
Building Code is herebvamended, as it applies in Chula Vista, ",hieh paragra¡¡h 5 .hall read a. felle,'q; ~
the addition of the followinR:
Paragraph 5 In every building regardless of occupancy, group or type of construction, when
such building is more than 40 feet or four stories or more in height,
15.08.()8( 090 Section 3:!03 ~ amended to provide for more restrictive roof coverings.
Section 3:!03 ~ of the Uniform Building Code as it applied in Chula Vista is amended as follows:
Section 3:!03~. The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code shall be as specified
in Table No. ~ ~ and as classified in Section 3:!Q4 1504, Wood shingles and wood shakes shall have
a minimum Class "C' fire-resistive rating.
15.08.090!22 Subsecti0ll! W 1511.5 and 1511.6 added to Section 3CiOl ~ to require equipment
enclosures on roofs and removal of obsolete roof eouipment.
Subsection W ~ is hereby added to Section 3CiOl ~ of the Uniform Building Code, as it
Ordinance No. 2507
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applies in Chula Vista, which subsection W ~ shall read as follows:
Section ~€iQl(e) ~ Equipment Enclosure. Operating equipment, including piping and ducts
located on the roof of a building, shall be shielded from view from public thoroughfares, private and public
parking lots lIRa selHldpree!'ea se as te semply with the aeise abatemeat pro':isioas ef £estieas 19,¡;8,O10
through 19,€i8.09Q ef the CInHa Vista M\laisipaI Code, Equipment enclosures shall not be constructed so
as to trap flammable or combustible vapors.
Exception: Solar collectors. Does not include structural supporting members.
15.IJ8.100 ~UbGeEf:iaB (0 added tG ~9sû.9B :!CiOl te AJq\lÌnt FeBl9WI of eh&9lete r-9af e'luipmeu.t..
Subsectiea (0 is hereby aad.a te £ectiea ~¡;Ql ef the Unif-Grm ¡¡\I¡¡aiag Ceae, as it applies in Chula
Vista, ·J.i:1.ieh s\lBseeâsB (0 shall read a~ f.ellÐ".\~e::
~9sâQR 1(igl(f) Obselete Reef E'I\lipmeat, Meooanieal 8'iüipHl.SRt iashuliag pi¡;¡:iag and dusts
¡eeated ea the roef ef a buildiag and ae lenger ia eperaliea shall be r.me"ed £rem the reef.
15.IJ8.12Q gubseeliea C..) added to geeliea H07 to ""'luke pedestrian preteeliea at ""ll6traelieB sites.
SUBseetåsa (e) is herehyadded t9 SeetisR < < Q7 efthe URifeaa B\lilàiag Cede, as it applies ia CIulla
Vista, "<J.itie1t sUÐseetisa shall read as wlle~"s:
Sestiea 4407C.) CSRst;metisR Site. .^A any eSRstntGtÌeR site ··ilereiB aD exew.o;atÏsa sf:i feet (j
¡aeBee: er Rlere is d1dg shall 'be re¡¡uireà t9 be eempletelr {.eased MaUBa the perimeter gf the dts 'i\ith either
a £slià '"(4yeeden waQS sr ms,"ysn ,-qr:s f4!n~s net lSEE than (i fest ia height Said !'eaee shall b. e'l"ipped ....th
gatss that eaR ~slgekså during sush perieås as GElnstmet..ien is Aet iA pregress and that said. £gAGS shall ~e
aflprepriately ps~teEl'"!.ith ae t,respa~dBg ~igns~ pre'".iEleEl hS"'Te"':er:, that ~aid requirements ~ha!l Bet apply t9
single family and multiple family àTxelliags sf le~s than mree \tnitE Sf te GSB~tmGtieR sites '"'iieFe said
eXGíFTatieAE iE Bet in existease fer mElrs than a 21 heuT pened. EXSíF!atieas gf ~ £est § iashes er mere sa
S\H!1a sites slaaU aet ~e left unattended \Þ/ithSyt substantial temperæy ss"¡ering er èameades.
15.IJ8.1JQ Table Ne. H !. ameaded to spesify peRBiaed me..... ef pr..idiag pedestrian pr-GtoelieB fgr
shert periedG sf S9RStru~SR at 1:......:ted height 1nüldiog seR6tAt~eR &itee.
Table NQ, 44 !\. "T:r'iite sf Prsteetisa Re~yired fur Pedestrians" is herehy amended t9 add Fesæste
1 thsrsta, "'i¡ieh f-eatHete shall read as feIIgms·
:PastAste 1- TJpsn pRer afJprsya! fer ~yildiAgS nst imeeediag 24 f-eet in laeiglat~ preteetisa may ~e
pre-id.a by \lsiag ssaffeldiag er bamead.s ,.-h.a paiatiBg, sanablastiag, addiag light ....ighty.ne.r
sr reR9..:ating the meade. Csas13?l1etisB time SatlB9t exseed lQ "YsFkiag days.
15.08.110 Appendix TabIe 29-A amended to specify minimum number of public restroom facilities for
motor vehicle fuelin!l stations and mercantile occupancies with fuel dispensin!l opemlÏons.
Table Number A-29-A . Minimum Plumbin!l Fixtures - Add Footnote Number 7. Motor vehicle
fuelimz stations. inclusive of mercantile occupancies with fuel dispensinS! operations. shall provide public
restrooms available to customers durinS! hours of business operations. A minimum of one per sex. eQuipped
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Page 8
with one water closet and one lavatory per restroom shall be provided. Restroom facilities shall complv with
disabled access standards.
15.08.120 Appendix Table 29-A amended to specify minimum number of public restroom facilities for
motor vehicle fuelin!! stations and mercantile occupancies with fuel disoensin!! operations
required at time of remodel. alteration or repair.
Table Number A·29-A - Minimum Plumbin!! Fixtures - Add Footnote Number 8. Anv sin!!ular onsite
or structural remodel. alteration or repair in excess of $20,000 proiect valuation. or a collective valuation
of improvements within one vear from date of issuance of a permit for remodel. alteration or repair to an
existinS! motor vehicle fuelin2: station or an existin2: mercantile occupancy with fuel disvensin2: operations.
shall comply with provisions contained in this Chapter for new construction.
SECfION II. 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, te1Tain, and location does necessitate and demand specific
amendments to the Uniform Building Code, +99+ ~ Edition which are noted in the Chula Vista Municipal
Code and restated in this ordinance,
SECfION III, EFFECfIVE DATE.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force on the ü>irtioYt d,,¥ frGm and after its passag. and
8fprG'.'aI 1st dav of Januarv. 1996.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kenneth G, Larsen, C,B.O. Bruce M. Boogaard
Director of Building and Housing City Attorney
\.i994UBC.ORD)
Item 113A - 2
ORDINANCE NO. ~ -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF QlUlA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
REPEALING EXISTING QlAPTER 15.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
QlUlA VISTA AND ADOPTING A NEW QlAPTER 15,20 OF THE
MUNIQPAL CODE OF QlUlA VISTA RElATING TO THE ADOPTION OF
THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, +9Q.l.l22.1 EDITION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF QlUlA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SEcrlON I. That existing Chapter 15.20 is hereby repealed, and new Chapter 15.20 of the Chula
Vista Municipal Code is hereby adopted to read:
CHAPfER 15.20
Housing Code
Sections:
15.20.010 Uniform Housing Code, -W9l !221 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.20.020 l>ub.eGlÏ.oB (~ efSection~ 201.1 amended to Designate Director of Building and
Housing and 1!! "Building Official".
15.20.030 1>"¡'.eGlÏ.oB (a) 9f Section :w:J ~ amended to Designate Board of Appeals as
"housing advisory and appeals board".
15.20.040 Section 304 added to Require Annual Housing Permit.
15.20.050 Section 305 added to Require Housing Permit Fees to be Set by City's Master Fee
Schedule.
15.20.060 Section 307 306 added to Require Suspension or Revocation of Annual Housing
Permit Where Operation is Non-Confonning.
15.20.010 Uniform Housing Code, -W9l !22f Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain document known and designated as the Uniform
Housing Code, +9Q.l. 1994 Edition as copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, Said
document is hereby adopted as the Housing Code of the City of Chula Vista, California providing for the
issuance of housing permits and providing the minimum requirements for the protection oflife, limb, health,
property, safety and welfare of the general public and the owners and occupants of residential buildings in
the City of Chula Vista, and the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Uniform
Housing Code, +9Q.l. 1994 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.
15.20.020 l>ub.eGlÏ.oB (8) of Section ~ ~ amended to Designate Director of Building and
Housing and J!1! "Building Official".
Section :wlW ~ of the Uniform Housing Code, as it applies in Chula Vista, shall read as
follows:
Section :wlW ~ Authority, The building official is hereby authorized and directed
to enforce all the provisions of this code, For such purpose, the building official shall have the
powers of a law enforcement officer.
Ordinance No, 2510
Page 2
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 order
to clarify the application of the provision of this code, Such interpretations, rules and regulations
shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code, The Building Official shall be the
Director of Building and Housing,
15.20.030 Sub.el!liaB (a) af Section:w3 203.1 amended to Designate Board of Appeals and Advisors
as 'housing advisory and appeals board'.
Subse.lieB (a) sf Section:w3 203.1 of the Uniform Housing Code, and the title precedent thereto,
as it applies in Chula Vista, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Board of Appeals and Advisors.
Section ~ ~ General, In order to provide for reasonable interpretation 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 members who are qualified by experience and
training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction, use and occupancy of residential
structures. The Director of Building and Housing shall be an ex-officio 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 Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Board shall render all
decisions and findings in writing to the Director of Building and Housing 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 final, The Board of Appeals and
Advisors shall recommend to the City Council such new legislation deemed necessary to govern
construction, use and occupancy of residential structures, in the City of Chula Vista.
15.20.040 Section 304 added to require Annual Housing Permit.
Section 304, and the title precedent thereto, is added to the Uniform Housing Code, as it applies
in Chula Vista, which Section shall read as follows:
Annual Housing Permit.
Section ðQ4{a) 304.1 It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or corporation,
~
either for himself or itself, or for any other person, fmn, partnership, or corporation to own or
operate an apartment house, lodging house or hotel without first obtaining a housing permit
therefor,
Section ~ ~ The Annual Housing Permit provided for in this code shall be due
and payable to the City of ChuIa Vista on the first day of January of each year in advance. The
housing permit fee shall be paid concurrently with the business license fee.
Section ~ 304,3 If any person, firm, partnership or corporation commences the
operation of an apartment house or hotel during the calendar year, the housing permit shall be
prorated on a quarterly prorata basis for the calendar year,
Section 3Q4W ~ A permit to operate and maintain an apartment house or hotel is not
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Page 3
transferable.
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 Chula Vista, which Section shall read as follows:
Housing Permit Fees - Apartment Houses, Lodging Houses, Hotels and Motels.
Section 30ðW ~ The fee for a Housing Permit required by Section 304 of this
ordinance shall be as presently designated, or as it may hereafter be amended as set forth in the
Master Fee Schedule of the City of Chula Vista.
For the purpose 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 containing both apartments and hoteVmotel sleeping rooms,
Separate apartment house building and separate hoteVmotel 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 purpose of computing the fee
prescribed by this section,
Section ~ ~ Penalty for Delinquent Payment. If the housing permit is not paid
on or before the thirtieth (30th) 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 has been paid.
Section ~ ~ The Director of Building and Housing shall cause to be made such
inspections, at such intervals, as shall be deemed necessary to insure compliance with the provisions
of this code.
15.20.060 Section 306 added to require Suspension or Revocation of Annual Housing Permit Where
Operation is Non-Conforming.
Section 306, and the title precedent thereto, is added to the Uniform Housing Code, as it applies
in Chula 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 conducted in conformity with this Code, the annual housing permit to operate shall be
subject to revocation or suspension by the Building Official.
SECfION II. 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 Uniform Housing Code, ~ ~ Edition, which are noted in the Chula Vista
Municipal Code and restated in this ordinance,
Ordinance No. 2510
Page 4
SEcrION III. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thimeth day fram and after its passage
""d appreva! 1st of January, 1996,
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kenneth G. Larsen, C.B.O. Bruce M. Boogaard
Director of Building and Housing City Attorney
,~:I94UHC.ORD)
Item 113A - 3
ORDINANCE NO. ~ -
AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY OF ŒULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING EXISTING ŒAPTER 15.16 OF TIlE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15,16 OF TIlE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIlE
CITY OF ŒULA VISTA RELATING TO TIlE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, W9l ~ EDITION
TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CI1Y OF ŒULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECI'ION I. That the existing Chapter 15,16 of the Municipal Code is hereby repealed, and a new
Chapter 15.16 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Chapter 15.16
Mechanical Code
Sections:
15.16.010 Uniform Mechanical Code, ~ 1994 Edition, adopted by reference.
=
15.16.020 Section 20lW 108.1 amended to designate building official
15.1IU):¡Q £eoÐ9a :10,2 _caded to id~' additi9aal .....afe e'lWpmeat.
15.16.040 30 Section :u>3{a} 110.1 amended to confer "suitability of alternate materials"
- jurisdiction on Board of Appeals.
15.16.0Ii0 ~ Section 304 ill amended to specify local fee stIUcture.
15.16.010 Uniform Mechanical Code, ~ ~ Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference, that certain document known and designated as Uniform
Mechanical Code, W9l ~ Edition and Appendix A, Chapter ~ 13 of Appendix B, And Appendix C
thereof as copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials ("UMC"). Said Document is
hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City, providing for and regulating the complete installation
and maintenance 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
Uniform Mechanical Code, W9l ~ Edition and AffeRdi... Appendix A, Chapter 13 of Appendix 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 amended.
15.16.020 Section 20lW 108.1 amended to designate building official
Section 20lW 108,1 of the UMC as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as follows:
Section 20lW 108,1 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 order to clarify the
application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity
with the intent and purpose of this code, The building official, herein referenced, shall be the Director of
Ordinance No, 2509
Page 2
ßuilding and Housing.
15.160:m Secmoa 20.:1 am....ded to ideølify addilioaal .....aft! e'l.WpmeBt.
£ee1åsR 2Q2 9£ the UHC as it af'f'lies in Chula 'Asta shall read 3€ fu1l9"'~:
£B~eß 2Q2(a3 1}Rsaf-s E'IuipmeBt. fAr e'l"ipmeat regæateà by this eedra, 1\'hish is YRSa(.Q
Sf ,"hieh S9RStitutss a f.ire aT health hazard Sf if: ether "piss dangar9\1G t61 ßumaa life is, €sr the
FUI}J9ses sEthi ; sBeti9R, URSaf.e ~~' u.e ef e'¥'ipm.at r.gulated by ""i. .ed. .eastitutiag a haurd
t9 &af.e~·, health raT f'\lblie "xelfa:fe by reaS9a efiBade~atB maiRteRælSB, àilapiElatieR, eb&ele&GeRee~
fire Rao!ani, disa&tef, damage Sf aBanàeameRtis, fur this f'\l.l1'm:e arthis seeBeR, an \l11&at:e \tSB. /'~.
sueR \Ulsafe B'}uipmeRt is hereby deelareà 19 be a publis R\lisaaee and shall be abated h~' repair,
feßabilitatÎeB, demelitisR er rems"¡aI iR aeeeFaanee with f'reeeàures set €erth in the UaifsFIB Cede
f.gr the ^ Bateman! 9f D:mgsreuG Bu.ildings ag adepted. by Uaif.gtm Byild.iag Cede. ~e~tiea ¿OJ a£
ameRded. .\8 an alteFRaQ.pe. tll.e Building Otfiaial af ether emplayse ef atfiQial af thig jurigdist;iaR
as Ele{;igaated by the ge~·erBiRg beay Œaf iRstÏWte any ether afJFrepRate a~tien t9 pnv:sRt. festfaia
.Offeet er abate ""e vielatioa,
~..liea 2Q2(b) E,!uipm.nt Enclosur., Operating e'l"ipm.at iBGluQiag pipiBg aad dUGt&
le.atod oa "". reef ef a buildiag shall be .hi.ldod ke... ·i.·.·.. kem publ;. ""orougåf.ar.., pR'Jat. aad
f1ubliQ parking lets and. sGyndpfgef-ed sa as t9 ~gmf11y t9 the Reise abatement pre"id9Rs ef ~8atigR
19 6Q.QIQ threugh 19.6Q.Q9Q of "". Chula '.1ista Muaioipal Ced.. E'I"ipmeat ea.lgsur.. .hall Bot
be Q91lstrusted &9 ac t9 traf flammable Sf semb"stible ~:aper&.
E,XŒPTIOÞJ' £elar ColI..te.. Dees Ret iDelade stnletyraJ. sU¡;J¡;JeftÍng memben:.
Sgetiea 202(s) 09&919t9 and "Bused e'IY¡pmeat, ¡Delu.ding piping and daGts leeated ea the
reef ef a buildiBg aad ae leager ia eperatiea .hall be ro...e"ed kem the reef,
15.16.04( ~ Section:w:lta} !!2J. amended to c:onfer 'suitability of alternate materials' jurisdiction on
Board of Appeals.
Se.tion :w:Ita} l1Ql of the UMC as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as follows:
Se.tion ~ 110.1 Board of Appeals and Advisors, To determine the suitability of alternate
materials, methods of .onstru.tion and to provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this .ode,
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 pertaining to mechanical design. construction and
maintenance and the public health aspects of mechanical systems and who are not employees of the
jurisdiction. The Director of Building and Housing shall be an ex-officio member who shall not be entitled
to vote and who shall act as Seeretary 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 Dire.tor of Building and Housing with a duplkate .opy to the appellant. The decision of the
Board is final.
15.16.OW ~ ~ecmoa 301 Subsection 115.1 amended to specify local fee structure.
Seotioa 31,H Subsection 115,1 of Se.tion 115 of the UMC as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as
101l0ws:
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Page 3
Fees.
Seoti.a ~01(~ Subsection 115,1 General, Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
Master Fee Schedule of the City of Chula Vista.
~9~tiQB 204('9),!!,[l Permit fees. The fee fer sasa peÆlit shall \19 as set wrot ia the
MaGtar Fee 5'£.Redule sf the Ci~ sf Chula '.~h:ta.
~eQtiaR ~º<I(Q) 115.:) Plan Rs..tis":.· Fees. "'ij¡SR a plan er ether data æ:e rS'f:y.ired t9 'be
£uhmitted hy Settisa JQ2(h) 1111, a f'lan nr-.ie,u Wi} Ehall he paid at the tims sf £ubmittiag plan£
and spesith;atiem; fur FS".i(: 1·7. The plan re~}hn" fees WI me£.Ranieal '\~erk shall be 8'1\1al 19 25 perseRt
af the teta! peRDi! fee as set &am ia the Master Fee ~eàed\lle sf the City af CIulla ''1sta Th. flaa
,.·"i.,!: fe.. .fe.ifi.d ia !hi. SlIbGe.tioa .... ..f...at. f.... from the f._it fe.. Gf..iR.d ia S.oti.a
JO<1(aj .l1U and are ill aààitieR 18 the peRRh fees.
'NlleBplam; ace iasemplete 9£ ehangeå se as 19 rS'IHire aår1itisRal Flan fs"ieu., an aàditi9Ral
plan re"ie..n fes Gkall be MP..rged at the r..ate saevm ill the Þ1aster Fee Seaeåüle.
£eeâeB ~Q4(å) ~ E1rpiFatieB efP-laa Rey}ieY'~ .~Fplieatiens fervitieh Be permit is issued
withia ISO d"Y' fello"Jiag the date .f afflioati.a .hall 81IfJif. by limitatioa, ""d 1'1"". aad .!h.r
data submitted fer reyie~'~ m~ thereafter be returned t9 the applieant sr deStl"9yed by the b\lildiBg
offieial The 130uilàiag effisial may extend. the âme €sr agâeR by the Rpplieant €sf a pSRed Ret
ex.eediag ISO day. IIfoa re'l"e.t by \h. "Pfli.""t .h."iag that oir,"m.t"".eG ber.ad !h. .oatr.1
eE the app1ieant haY:e prey:eated aeâeB K9m being takeR. þJe applieati9B shall be extended. Blere
thaa eaee. Is et:der te ren~v aetiea eR an applieatien after eJEfir,atieR~ the atJplieaat £hall res\lGBlit
flaa. and fay a a.'" 1'1"" r.,,<Jew f..e,
Seoti.a ~04(o) 115 5 Ia....tigati.a F.e.: "'.ri< ,"i!h.llt a P._it,
1. Iny}estigatÏeB. 1Nh.snsy:sr any werk fer yxl1ieh a peFlBit is rSEl'lired Gj" this eeds has
beeR eemBleReeå ~·~they.! tirs! ebtaiaiag said permit7 a speeial iw:estigatieB slIall
be made Bet9Fs a permit m~r Be issysd fur sueh Y'~erk
;¡, F.., .^.B. i"".Gtigati.a f.e, ia additioa t. the fe_it fe., .hall b. ..lIe.ted ,,>lIeth.r
.r a.t a fe_it i. !h.a .r .ub.e'lllea~ i.GII.d, The ia·.'e.tigatioa fee .hall b. .'IIIaI
19 the aIRBUS! ef the permit f.ee that meuld be re'IUired by this eade if a permit
~:na.r8 te 9S issyea Th. f~'Œeat .f ."oR iW·.Gtigati.a fo. .hall a.t exemft ~'
perses {rem samplianse mith all ether fJre":-ÎsieR& af this eede Sf €rem any peBal13r
pr...ribed by law.
£eetieB ~g~(f) lIS.€) Fee Ref\lRfls.
1. Seet;isa llã fi The Bui1àiag efâeial mar autherize the refuBdiBg sf aay fee pahi
het:euBàer whish YJ.rag eH9Bs9uG!y paid Sf eslteeted.
2. SubseetÌea 11ã 9 1 Tae Building affieial may au.theFÎils fsfuBdiag ef Rat mere
th"" SO fef.eat.f the fermit fee faid whea a. ,".rk h... b..a d.a. lIad.r a f.llBit iG.II.d
in aeearåanee "~ith this QÐde.
~ S\1bSeetÌÐR 115.~.2 The builàiag effieial mar auÙleRze refuBdiBg 9f Bet mare
!haa SO fOrO"at .f the flaa r.,i.·.... f... faid ">lIoa aa "Pfli.atioa f.er a fe_it fer ,·>lIiGb. a
1'1"" f.,i.," fee ha. boea faid i. ·...i!hdn.wÐ. .r .an.eled bofere aa)' flan fe"i.," effurt h...
Ordinance No, 2509
Page 4
beeR expeluied
S..b...âea 115 /j,J Th. b..ildiag affi.ial .hall aot authaFi.e refuadiag of "ar fe.
¡¡aid ."oe¡¡t ..¡¡oa ·','lilt.a ,,¡¡¡¡Ii.aâaa filed by tho aFigiaal¡¡e_itt.. aat lat.r than 1R9 day.
after Ill. date af fee paymeat.
SECfION II, 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 Uniform Mechanical Code, ~ 1994 Edition which are noted in the Chula Vista Municipal Code and
-
restated in this Ordinance.
SECfION III. EFFECfIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth da)' from and after it. ¡¡"..ag. aad
"I'¡¡fG\'aI 1st dav of Januarv. 1996,
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kenneth G. Larsen, C.B,O, Bruce M, Boogaard
Director of Building and Housing City Attorney
~~994UMC.ORD)
Item 113A -- 4
ORDINANCE NO. ;¡¡og -
AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY OF ŒULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING EXISTING ŒAPTER 15.28 OF TIlE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADOPTING A NEW ŒAPTER 15.28 OF TIlE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF ŒULA VISTA RELATING TO TIlE ADOPTION OF TIlE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, +9W- ~ EDITION
TIlE cm COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ŒULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOlLOWS:
SECfION I. That existing Chapter 15.28 is hereby repealed, and a new Chapter 15.28 of the Chula
Vista Municipal Code is hereby added, which Chapter shall read as follows:
Chapter 15.28
PIumbing Code
Sections:
15.28.010 Uniform Plumbing Code, ~ !22f Edition, adopted by reference.
15.28.020 Section;w,¡ ~ amended to designate building official.
15.28.0:10 gSGlÍ9B 1Q.:J amended to refsr8BGB ChuIa'Tl&ta's Ceaer:al Poon]ty P£m.'ÌsiBBG
15.28.040 30 Section :I(M(a) 103.4.1 amended to have fees reference city's Master Fee Schedule.
15.28.OW 4õ Section :I(MCà) 103.4.4 amended to exempt imposition of investigation fees for
emergency work.
15.28.()(;( 50 Section 3Q.ðOO 103.5.6 amended to reference the city's Master Fee Schedule.
- Section U01> m,Q amended to specify Ioeal minimum residential sewer size.
15.28.07Q
15.28 080 ^WeDCÜK C adeptsd as R!~I'--eRded guide,
15.28.010 Uniform Plumbing Code, ~ l221 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, +9W- 1994 Edition, and
Appendices A, B, C, D and H document as copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials ("UPC"), 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, 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 terms of the Uniform Plumbing Code, +9W- ~
Edition, and Appendices A, B, C (as a guide), 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
amended.
15.28.020 Section ;w,¡ ~ amended to designate building official.
Section ;w,¡ ~ of the UPC as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as follows:
Administrative Authority.
Section ;w,¡ 102,1 The Administrative Authority shall be the Director of Building and
Housing--the Authority duly appointed to enforce this Code,
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Page 2
15.28 Q3Q SeelÏea 2Q,3 ameaded te l'eÍel"ea.e Owla '<isla'S Ceaem Peaalty J>o;!>"Âl:ieB6.
~e~eß 2g.d sf the tJPC a& it af'fJlies ia CIulla 'tista ~hall read as fellg"Ns:
VielatisB aaQ. PSBa1t:isS
SeetieB .2Q.J(aj '.{j.glatisBs. 1\Ry FeF&9R~ fi.r::m Sf eetperatisa ".ielatiag~· pcsT.isieas efthis
~9àe dlaU~ UfSB sewistisa therser, shall be s\lBjest 19 ¡iJ\lBishmeBt aE prsTiåeå fer iR CRaf)ter 1.20
ef the Chula '¡¡sta H....i.i¡¡al Cede.
SeeneR 2g.d(1~) Penaltie&. .'\ny p9FSSR, firm, Sf eerperatisB "ielatiRg any prs'".i&iea sf Ûli£
.ede shall Be deemed guilty ef a misdemeaner, and ..¡¡ea ..wi.Qea thereef, shall Be ¡¡\1Bishable
BY a £iRe anti/Sf impåSQRmsat set (-em by tRs gST'smiag la"'~& 9£ the jw.åsåistiea. Eash separats
à~' Sf an~' pameR !herBef, during ..·..}¡iea any.-¥ielatisR 9£ this Cede seGurs Sf eSBtiay.8s, GRail ge
deemed 19 SSR&titute a sefJæ:ate effease.
15.28.040 l!.Q Section :¡o.1(a) 103.4.1 amended to have fees reference city's Master Fee Schedule.
Subsection 3Q.~(a) 103,4,1 ofSection30.4103.4 "Fees" of the UPC as it applies in Chula Vista shall
~
read as follows:
:W.1(a) 103.4.1 Permit Fees, The fee for each permit shall be set forth in the Master Fee
Schedule of the City of Chula Vista,
15.28.OW 40 Section :¡Q.1(d) 103.4.4 amended to exempt imposition of investigation fees for emergency
work.
Subsection 31M (d) 103,4,4 of Section 30.4 ~ "Fees" of the UPC as it applies in Chula Vista shall
read as follows:
Section ¡I().~(d) 103.4,4 Investigation Fees,
fl} Subsection 103,4.4,1 Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this Code
has been commenced without first obtaining .aid permit, a special investigation shall be made
before a permit 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 permit fee that would be required by this Code if a permit 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 satisfaction of the Administrative Authority that such work was urgently necessary
and that it was not practical to obtain a permit before commencement of the work. In all such
cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable
delay in obtaining such permit, the investigation fee as herein provided for shall be charged.
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15.28.0Ci0 ~ Section 30.500 103.5.6 amended to reference the city's Master Pee Schedule.
Section:lO 5(f) 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 orreinspection 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 first time a job is
rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but as controlling the practice 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 Administrative Authority.
To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall file an application in writing upon the form
furnished for that purpose and pay the re·inspection fee in accordance with the Master Pee Schedule
of the City of Chula Vista.
In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the
work will be performed until the required fees have been paid,
15.211.070 ~e~9B 1105 ameBdsd 19 &peeify leGal _:"':-um RGideDtial GIW.o:eI' size.
Seotien 1105 ef th. "PC a. it appli.. in Cluda '¡¡.ta .hall read a. felle'!:.:
S.otien 1105 Size ef Ih.ildiag S.w.r., Th. minimum .iz. ef any building ..'!:er .hall b.
determined ell the h:Ki& Elf the tetallulmber sf fixture \tRite: drained hy &\100. ss".ver, iB aeGerà:nu;e
with Tabl. 11 2, Ne building ..wer .hall b. .mall.r th"" th. baiMing drain, He"'.".r, th.
minimum .ize building .."'.r fer any re.id.ntial (R) eo""panoy .hall b. net I... than 4 inoRe..
15.211.0gg .^..:ppeBm C ad9pted as I'eee--eaded guide.
.\ppeaElix "C" 9£ the T_TpC a£ it ~plie& in CRala '.1sta shall he, and hen~BY is, aElepteEl as a
rel:19mmenàeà guide {-aT åeteFIBiaiBg the minimum re'luired sanitary faeiIit:iefi fer uari9\1& eesupaneies.
De."ialiea frem the .peeifi.dnumber ef fix"'r.. is .uhj.etts r.,';e'" and prier appf9':aI by the Admiai.tra!i".
Ay.therit:,'.
SECTION Il. Pindings and Declaration.
The City Council of the City specifically and expressly fmds and declares that the nature and
uniqueness of the climate, terrain, location, and environment of the City does necessitate and demand
specific amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code, ~ 1994 Edition, which are noted in the Municipal
Code and restated in this ordinance.
Section Ill. Effective Date,
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Page 4
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth da-y ftog , ....d after its l'a..age ....d
IIfJl'rg'.'al1st day of January. 1996.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kenneth G. Larsen, C.B.O. Bruce M, Boogaard
Director of Building and Housing City Attorney
(l994UPC.ORD)
Item 113A - 5
ORDINANCE NO. -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE cm OF mULA VISTA, ADOPTING A NEW
mAPTER 15,18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF mULA VISTA RELATING
TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1994 EDITION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI1Y OF mULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That new Chapter 15.18 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby adopted to read:
æAPTER 15.18
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code
Sections:
15.18.010 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 Edition, adopted
by reference.
15.18.020 Subsection (a) of Section 201.1 amended to Designate Director of Building and
Housing as "Building Official".
15.18.030 Subsection (a) of Section 205.1 amended to Designate Board of Appeals and
Advisors as Board of Appeals.
15.18.010 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 Edition, adopted by
reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain document known and designated as the Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 Edition as copyrighted by the International
Conference of Building Officials, Said document is hereby adopted as the Dangerous Buildings Code of the
City of Chula Vista, California providing for a just, equitable and practicable method, to be cumulative 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 from any cause endanger the life limb, health, morals,
property, safety or welfare of the general public or their occupants may be required to be repaired, vacated
or demolished and the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Dangerous Building
Code, 1994 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.
15.18.020 Subsection (a) of Section 201.1 amended to Designate Director of Building and Housing
as "Building Official".
Section 201,1 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as it applies in Chula
Vista, shall read as follows:
Section 201.1 Administration, The building official is hereby authorized and directed to
enforce all the provisions of this code,
The building official shall 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 shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this
Ordinance No, -
Page 2
code. The Building Official shall be the Director of Building and Housing.
15.18.030 Subsection (a) of Section 205.1 amended to Designate Board of Appeals and Advisors as
the Board of Appeals.
Subsection (a) of Section 205,1 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and
the title precedent thereto, as it applies in Chula Vista, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Board of Appeals and Advisors,
Section 205,1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, 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 matters pertaining to building construction,
use and occupancy. The Director of Building and Housing shall be an ex-officio 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 Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Board shall
render all decisions and findings in writing to the Director of Building and Housing 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 final, 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 II. 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 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 Edition, which are noted
in the Chula Vista Municipal Code and restated in this ordinance.
SECTION lII, Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the 1st day of January, 1996,
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kenneth G. Larsen, C.B,O, Bruce M, Boogaard
Director of Building and Housing City Attorney
~1994ABD.ORD}
Item 113A - 6
ORDINANCE NO. ~ -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF mUlA VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING EXISTING mAPTER 15.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADOPTING A NEW mAPTER 15.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF mUlA VISTA RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE
NATIONAL ELECfRlCAL CODE, W90 1993 EDITION
THE Cl1Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF mULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SEcrlON I. That existing Chapter 15.24 is hereby repealed, and a new Chapter 15.24 of the Chula
Vista Municipal Code is hereby added, which Chapter shall read as follows:
Olapter 15.24
Electrical Code
Sections:
15.24.010 National Electrical Code, W90 1993 Edition, and Uniform Administrative Code
Provisions for the National Electrical Code. 1993 Edition. adopted by reference.
15.24.015 Advisory and Appeals Board.
15.24.020 Enforcement Authoritv - Powers and Duties of the Director of Buildinl!: and
Housin2.
15.24.O:W ~ Materials .·..J'fI£eval Requa-eol. Section 304( a) of the Uniform Administrative Code
Provisions for the National Electrical Code. Permit Fees Amended to Reference the
Master Fee Schedule.
15.24.02ð ¡Q l)efiRilieDS. Section 304(b) of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the
National Electrical Code. Plan Review Fees. Amended to Reference the Master Fee
Schedule.
15.24.0:10 w..""emeBt .'l.utheÐty Pev~n; .....1 Duties ef the Dir..=r of BWldmg aad
119usÌDg.
15.24.005 liability aad RespeDSibility fer C"mpIiaB~e.
15.24.040 PeHDits R..qw..d WIt.....
15.24.045 PemlÍt£ Net Required WheD.
15.24.050 PaRBÏt& ft.ppIi...w.OD Ce__ Re't1Jkeol.
15.24.0:>:> 35 Previously Used Materials.
15.24.0Ci0 40 Fees for Permits and Inspections.
15.24.QC;5 PeHBÏb; þJ:uD. æul Veid Y!-hea PeHed sf '~dity Rea....noI.
15.24.070 lB&peGlÏeDs.
15.24.075 llisaflllRWed lDstallatieDS Netiñ~tioR RoquiEod Ce_GlÏeD,
15.24.0I!Q 45 Distribution Panels - Separate Required When.
15.24.085 50 Circuit Cards to be Posted When.
15.24.090 55 Electric Fences - Defined - Prohibited.
15.24.09ð ~ Phase Arrangement - Amended.
15.21.100 C9--UBißatÎ9R ~~t9IRS DeI.teol.
15.24.010 National Electrical Code, W90 ~ Edition, Adopted by Reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain document known and designated as the National
Electrical Code, W90 l22l Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, and includinl!:
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the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code. 1993 Edition. as published bv
the International Conference of Buildin~ Officials a "apy af whioh is aa file ia the Om"e of the City Clerk.
Said document~ i& ~ hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Chula Vista. California 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, and issuance of permits and providing for the
inspection thereof,
15.24.015 A<Þ.'Îl:ery and ,".weals Baal'd Board of Avveals and Advisors. Subsection (a) of Section 203
of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code amended
to deshwate Board of Avveals and Advisors as the Board of Avveals.
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building
Official relative to the application and interpretations 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 pertaining to electrical aspects of construction, The Director of Building and Housing
shall be an ex-officio 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 accordance with the provisions of Section 600 et seq, of the Charter, The Board shall render all
decisions and findings in writing to the Director of Building and Housing with a duplicate copy to the
appellant. The decision of the Board is final. The Board of Appeals and Advisors shall recommend to the
~¡ty Council such new legislation deemed necessary to govern electrical aspects of construction in the City
¡ Chula Vista,
15.24.030 ~ Enforcement Anthority - Powers and Duties of the Director of Building and Housing.
Subsection (a) of Section 201 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code amended as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as follows:
Section 201(a) General. It shall be the duty of the Director of Building and Housing to
enforce the provisions of this code. For such pUl1>oses. the Buildin~ Official shall have the powers
of a law enforcement officer. That po,caa chall. "paa "l'pliealiaa "l'pra·'aI. grant pa_il6 far the
iastal!ati9a ar alteralioa af e!eemeal ,,1riag. de·1..,. applian..s aad e'll1ipmeat, _d shal! make
inKp9sReRIii sf all ae"" ele~tri.~al installati9lu: and reiRspeetieas af all "l",smeal ianaJ.lati.9as as
prs,ideQ in this Gada. He/~he £hall keep eeæp:lete reserd£ 9f all permhs is&\leà, iBspeetieas and
reiRspeeti9R& made, and ether emeial 'luetic perf.grmed in aeeeråanee with the prsT:h:ieR& sf this
GaEls. The DireGtar af Bu.i1àiag aRd We\lsiag may delegate p9n~9" 9f Q\lties te any assistant.
The Dire.ter af B"ildiag _d Wousiag shall ha':e the right, d"Rag rea&aaable ha"fG ar at any time
v4Iea extreme danger ,mists, te eatef any Building in the diseaacge af his/àef effieial dyt3.as Sf wr ¡he
pHFpSGe sf matång an iRspeet3.sa, FeinsFeetisa sr test sf Û1e iREtallatisB af eleetåeat ··~..riBg, devises,
a¡i'Flianlí!es and e't'lipmeat eeataiaed therein. The IJirester efByildiag and H8YSing shall ha.-e the a\lthsÂf?"
t8 disesRaeet allY wire in eases sf emergensies ··q¡ere aelí!£HHHUY t8 the safef?" sf li£e af praper:t).·, Sf ".there
SHea wife may iaterf-ere with the "~8Fk sf the Fire ºepartmeat. The Direst8r sf Byildiag aaa J:Isttsiag is
auth.erized t8 {{iSegßRe"t Sf enter àisesBtin\Hutse sf eleetrieal serviss t8 ¡my eleetrieal wiring, Ele\'isE!s,
appliaR'.. ar el l1ipmeat !'<>11ad ta .. h""""da"s ta life ar property .......s. th.y ""e d.f-e.ti"eIy i..stalled ar
)1 adequately ÌluìpeQted.
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15.24.020 ~ Matsrials Ap1'...'raI Rsquir...d Section 304(a) of the Uniform Administrative Code
Provisions for the National Electrical Code amended to bave permit fees reference City's
Master Fee Schedule.
Listtag Sf laheliag as Q9BfuRBiag t9 the standards 9£ the URder-wFÎters' laÐÐrat9ries~ IRS. 9£ the
United ~tateG Bureau 9£ ~tanåal'ds Iðf ather similiH' iastitutiea €If ressgaized standing shall Be pFÎma fasie
s".ideRG8 sf sSRÞamtity "J.4th the apprg"·Ii:HI staBdards £Sf ¡:;afsty t9 life and prepelt::: þJe eleGtrisal material,
applianS8f: Sf 8'lUipæeRt that des!; Bet seæply "OJ.ith this sest;ieB shall he iastalled "Aithia the City.
Subsection 304(a) of Section 304 "Fees" of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the
National Electrical Code as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as follows:
Section 304(a) Permit Fees, The fee for each permit shall be set forth in the Master Fee
Schedule of the City of Chula Vista,
15.24.025 IIsfiRiti.oB6.
Fer the p1.U::p9&8S 9f thit ehapter, the fu119"~Rg melds and phrases shall aa1.g the meaniags
ref:f'eetP:el~· assribed 19 them by this seetÏeR:
^ "'Wartman! He\t~e" is a Building Sf peRisH Ùlereef'N-hiGh eeBtaias three Sf mere w·re1äng
--.
\1Rit& aad~ fer the ~UFfEH:e 9f this e9de~ iDeludes resideRtial eaBd9BliaiuBls
¡¡, "~.pprGved" means aooe1'tahle te the a"tò.oritj· .afurdag this .ha1'tsr
C. "¡;¡e1'artmeat" mean. the ¡;¡e1'artmeat ef )juilàiag and Hey.iag,
II "Dirsoter ef ¡¡,,¡¡<liag and He".iag" mean. I'he head sf the ¡;}s1'...-eat ef ¡¡,,¡¡diag and
Hey.iag. 1\I.e I"'a'·... a. the )j,,¡¡diag OUidal,
E, "g,,·elliRg" is any building 9r pernea theIe9fv<RiQj¡ eeataÏns B9t BlElIe than þ¡US w!.~elliag
unit&.
f. "Q..··elliag Unit" is an~' \nlÏlding sr f>ameD there9fwhie-R eeatains lÞiøg ~'ó!ilities~ inehuliBg
pr9~.r'¡d9RS {.sr sleeping, eating, E!9slål1g and &aßitatisa, a£ re'luired hy the Uai{.sRB }¡uilàiag
Ceàe, fur aet æer. man eaS family.
C, "Ehemeal IR&f>eGtsr" Bleans the Direetsf efBuilding and HS\1.siag aIu)/ef àis/Jaer designee.
H. "l=Ietel M:9tel" is a building eentaiRing six Sf Blsre guest reeBlS inteaded Sf designed t9 he
\lsed, 9r "I.ilieà iH'e uI>ed, reRted 9f àireà 9\1.t t9 he eee\1.fJied, Elf 1'ilielt æ:e gee\1.f'ieà fer
sle.piag 1'''rposs. h;' g"..t.,
1. "'^'oaà,norkiag ~hep" (see à.Haitiaa ia lJaifu_ ¡¡,,¡¡diag Ceàs),
15,24,030 Subsection 304(b) of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical
Code amended to have plan review fees reference City's Master Fee Schedule.
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Subsection 304(b) of Section 304 "Fees" of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the
National Electrical Code as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as follows:
Subsection 304(b) Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are reQuired bv subsection
(b) of Section 302, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submittinS! the submittal
documents for plan review. The plan review fees for electrical work shall be eQual to 2S percent
of the total permit fee as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule of the City of Chula Vista,
15.24.0:15 liability aDd RespoD6ibility for Camp"·-...,
ThiE £.Rapter GRall Bet be G9RStRled. te relieve freIR 9f lesseR the respeRsihility sf any p~ 9"q¡iRg~
eperatia&7 e9BtrelliBg Sf iRfJtaUiag any eleetæ:ieal wiriüg, elestFisal de'iee 9£ eleetrieal materials fur damage
to p...on or pr<ll'e~' .aused \¡j' aDY dor...t therein nor Ghall the City <lr ¡my aUioer or employee ther.of
eafereiBg this Ghafter be held as aSf:\1miag any süell liability hy fea£QR 9£ the iB.F.:fleet;Ïsas aütherizedhereia,
aT eertifieate sf inspeetiea issaeEl in ae29nlane8 1\·ith the pIe~.qsi9RS 9f this shapter.
15.24.040 p umits R..'I........d'Nlu..."
^ þJe ele~eal ~viriRg, de'~iees, applianees 9£ e'lUipment shall he ianalled ".\ithiB Sf ea any Building,
... Tüsane Sf premÎf,es Ref shall any aIter.atisa 9£ additieR he made ill :mf s\tQÀ existing wiring, Ile'.isss,
;pIian~e& Sf e'lUipmeBt "'.itheut RFSt SQSURng a permit thefefef ksm the DepartHleat sf Building and
Ho",ing, ex.ept as stated in ~e.tiGn 15,24,Q15
II. Permits shall be sbtaÎBed befere wark is started, ex~ept in eases ..·4tere emergeaey sr \ugeat
aeeessi~' ean be &he"Nß. ts ei'åst, prg"lided a permit is shtailleà wiÙlin ~'.Teaty feur heufs exehlsine sf
~aturriay., ~unriays anri holiday.,
C Permits fer }1å.Hately s"NIled e9ad\litG sr ether mateRals ia and aerm:s streets and alleys may be
isslted Gilly after appH "Tal haB beell granted by the Direater sf Publia 1A~erks f-er the installatåsa.
15.24.045 Permits Not Re'l.\Ùr..d Wb......
^ ÞYe permit shall he ~e'IYirsd fur miner repair werk, sush as repairillg flush sr snap s"itehes,
... ref'ladag fuses ef repairiBg lamp seeketE and feeef'tae1es, }1Fe~''¡ding SU£.R 'O'.'sFk is deBe in. ae~erdanee with
the pro',<1.ion. af this eeri.,
II þJe permit shall be re'l'lired f-er the feplaeemsllt sf lamps Sf the eenne~ti9B ef p9J:Ztahle appIian~e&
19 suitable feeefJta~le& ..··tl.iGJa haye beeR peFmanently installed.
C No permit shall Be re'l"ired fer the inGtalla;ien, alteration or repair af ,-iring, d...<1oes, "I' >liaa.e.
er sfluipment fur the Qpefatien sf signals Sf the transmissisn sf intelligeRae, Bet iDeluding the Gentrel Qf
lighting er atJfJlianee eirooit&, ",:here SUM ".dFiBg, de~Aae&, at'pIianees sr s'lUifJment eperate at a "shage Bet
exseeàiag ~"e:aty five veltE hetweeB eeBE:hlfí!tQfB and de Bet iaehule geaerati:ag er trandsFlBiBg e'l'lipmeat
."paBle of supplying ",.r. than one hunrired "'att. of ...ergy,
l}, þJe peFmit shall be re'luireà fur the iB&tallatiea, alteratieR ef repair sf eleetrieal "Airing, àe:Hiees~
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af1pli:mee& aRE! 8'}\1if)meBt mEtalled BY Sf fer a f>uhlie f;erviee e91}}eratieB in the 9f1eratieR gf signals sf
tr,ansmis(:Í9R gf iatelligeaee.
E þJg permit t:hall he re'IUirea fur the ill&tallatieB gf temperary w:iring fer testiBg eleemeal aJë'paratu£
Sf 8E¡:\lipmeBt.
F Uua United ~tateGJ the ~tate, Ce\1Rties, Cities, ~sàQel DiBmetE and ether InJ.hlie agsR¡;;ie& shall he
exempt kem pa.ymeat sf fees.
15.24.œ;g Pmmits ^ppli~ati9B CgBteatG Required.
Applicatiga fer a p._it, d.scribiag the "'el'k te b. dea., shall b. mad. ÏR w'l'itiag te the Dir.cter
eflhlildiag asd He...iag, Th. a¡Jplicatiea shall ¡,. a~cempani.d by s..ch plan., sp.eilicatieRs asd sch.d..l.s
... may b. R.ce.sary tg d..t.rmiR. ,-'h.th.r the iaslallatiea a. d...rib.d ·N.ill b. ia ~eafermily 'lith the
r.<¡..ir.m.RI!; gf the ced.. If it .hall b. fe"Rd that the iR.tallatiea a. d..cribed .....11 g.Rerally ceaferm with
the r.<¡..ir.m.ats ef this ced., asd if the applicant has cempli.d with all ef the provisieas ef this ced., a
p9FBlit fer EveR iastallatiea shall he issued. Prs\qàeà, hewe¡rer, that t1le iE:E:\laaee sf the p8FBlit shaR Bet be
takeR as permissisR 19 yielats any sf the re'lUiremeat£ gf the sede. ..^_F13lieatÏsas f.gr psrmÏt£ f.gr eleeQ::Îeal
iß&tallat:ÏSB& 1"here dte senies eaf1a(~ty exeeeàs p¡~·9 hURdred amperes shall Be ass9Œpan.ied BY tv:9 EeŒ 9f
.I.otricallia. dr~·liag. and Igad and distrib..tiea calo..latiea& .h"·I,...Rg ..I'vic" pasel and brand, pas.1
sapaeities aad lesatisRs, servise E'/fÎtea and 1n=ansa &witea Gaf'aeities, GaRduit aBd feeder sizes.
lS.24.Oðð 35 Previously Used Materials.
Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without approval by the Director of
Building and Housing or an authorized deputy,
15.24.060 ~ Fees for Permits and Inspections.
A. Fees for processing and inspecting elecmcal permits shall be specified in the Master Fee Schedule,
Note: Ampere rate shall apply to the secondary side of the transformer or transformers.
RsiRspeetieas. ..\ reiaspsetisR {-as may bs aGsssssd {...ar eaeh iRspsetisR sr rsiR£psetisR ··q¡isÀ suea
perriga ef 'A'e.k fer which ia.p.otieR i. call.d i. aet cempl.t. gr .....h.a oerr..tigRS call.d fer ar. aet mad..
This soosestiaR is Bet t9 Be iatevpfeted as re'l\liriBg reiRE:peetieB fees the arst time ajeb is rejested
fer faihtr8 ts seŒply with the reEluiremeat6 9f this sade, but as s9Btrelliag the praetis8 sf salling f...ar
iaspeetieas hefare the jab is ready v-r suea iaEpeeti9R 9r reiRspeetieR
ReinspestÏea fees may be aEEessed "J.ilea the permit eard is aet }n:epe14y pested en the mer..k site.
the apprev.d plas. ar. Ret r.adily ¡¡."ailabl. te 1Jl. EI.ctå.allasp.oter, fer fail..r. tg pre,;id. acc... ea the
date fur "...ilieh inspesttea h: re'i\lesteå, af f...af åe\qatiRg K9Rl plans feEtUiRBg the appfs",!al af the IhúldiBg
Official,
la ¡astan... ·/4tH. r.¡a.p.ctieR fe.. h",-. b..a a....s.d, ae additieaal ia.p"otiea ef 'N9rk 'Iml b.
0rdinance No. 2459
1ge 6
psrf-ermed until the re'tUired feQ~ ha":e heeR paid.
C IW·sf;tigatisa Fees 1A7grk 1^~ithQy.t a Permit.
1. Iw:estigatiea 'Aq¡BBByer any 1\·SFk Îer 1'i1iM a permit if; rB£tUinHl BY this 1i!9Ele Rag beeR
li!emmeRGer.i "['itA9y.tHrst 9Btaiaiag said pemtit7 a spseial iavestigati91l shall be mads bsters a penBit
may he i~£\1ed f.er s\lelt 'mgt:k.
:I, Fees. IB ia-\·sstigati9B f.ee, ÏB aàditieB t9 the }i)SRBit fee, shall be li!elleeted whether af Bet
a permit is IDea af 6ubfH!'i\lBBtly is£\led. The ÍBT:est:igatieB fee shall Bet sxees!! the amS\lBt af the
peRRi! re'}\lired. by the )4aster Fea ~¡;;hEHhlle The payment 9f £\1£11 iW'sstigat;Î9B we gaall Bet
exempt anr pen:SB term Gemplianee ,vith all ether prev'¡&iSR& sf this Gada Ref Kem any peaalty
I'r.serib.d by Ia<",
15.24.()I;5 PæmÎtB Null. aDd Void Wh.a PeH9d efValicli13r Rea...!aI.
^ E"l'iraliea. Eaell I'0_it iss".d by IR. ] "ildiag OffieiaI "ador th.I're·i.ieas ef this eed. shaIl."l'ir.
bylimitatisR aIut BSGemeBull and TJsid Hthe IndldiBg srv·sr,k autherizeå by sueh permit i£ Bet egmmeaeed
.."thia l~Q day« efIR. date efs"Gh I'._it arifth. b"ilaiBg erVler ¡ atltharized by s..eR I's_it is s"sI'.ad.d
sr abanåsBeà at aay time after the ~:.~sFk is esmmeaeeà fer a peried sf H~g dtl¥s. ~þ19r.Jt f.gr ~"hieh an
. 'sf.eliea aI'I'ravaI ha. aet b..a ebtaia.d shaIl b. .easid.red ""sI'.ad.d, lI.f..,r. s"eh '::erk .an b.
"eamm.a..d, a a.,,' I'ormit .haIl b. 6..t ebtaia.d and the fee .haIl b. ea. haIhh. aæa..at re'!'lired far
a a.'''I'armit far ...eh ·....erk, I're,id.d aa ehang.s hw'. b.aa mad. er ·...ill b. mad. ia the origiaaI I'lan" and
sI'.oi6ealieas fur ...eh 'J:erk aad I're,id.d furth.r that s"eh s"sI'easiea er alJandeam.at has aet .xe.sd.d
SRe year
II. SU&[1eߣien sr ReYSSaa9n. The Building Offhdal may in writing suspeBà sr {epske a permit issued
uader prs".isisns af this Baåe 1'·heae"·er the permit issueå in eITer sn the ea£is sf ¡BeSHeet in£ermatiea
."I'fli.d ar ia -ialaliea ef any srdiaane. er r.g"latioa er aay ef the I're'.isieas ef this eed..
15.:l4.Q70 Ial;¡>sl!lÏ<>R£.
All el.em.aI v:erk fur 'Nhieh a I'ormit is r.'!'lir.d .haIl b. s1ibj.et te iB"I'.oliea by IR. Dir.eter ef
] "ildiag and Hetl.iag er his/h.r d.siga...
It sRaIl b. the d"t:,' ef the I'arGea deiag the werk authorized by a I'a_it te aelify the D.I'...-.at
ef ] tlildiag ana Hetlsiag that s"eIl werk is r.aay f..,r ia"I'.etiea,
It shall be the duty gf the peFssa re'lu.eGtÏng inspeetien re'lu¡reå by thÜ: gads ta prs"·ide assess ts
and means {<sr preFer insFeBtisB gf S\leH "(oÆFk.
Th. EI.otrieaI IasI'..ter shaIl h"'/e the ""tharity te r.'!'lir. reme'/aI ef aay eb"truoliea that I'r....at!;
pr-eper in£pee1iaa sf an~· elsetFieal ~'YQr..J.t.
'.:11.07-5 Disapprsved IBstallatÏ9BS Notifieatioa Re'l'JÙ"·ød C9Hem9R.
Ordinance No. 2459
Page 7
If \1}iJ9a ißSFeGti9R~ the iR(:taUatisR if Bet €su.Rd 19 he in full GSBf-emlanee ''L'ith the p~QyiGi9RG efthiG
egGe) the Elestrisal hu:peøter ghatl at saee Reti£y the perGeR making the iR&tallatiGR, stating the def.eets
"'At-hiGH hæ:e heeR f.eund te exist. ~"\U defeets shall he eerreQted within tea d~~& after iaspeet:Ïsa and
a9tifieatisa, Sf "J.'Ü.hia ether reas9aable time a permitted hr the Eleetrieal IR&peeter.
15.24.0lIO ~ Distribution Panels - Separate Required When.
Each store in a store building, each flat in a flat building, and each building used as a dwelIing shall
be so wired that each store, apartment, flat or dwelIing shall have separate lighting and/or power
distribution panels. Such panels shall not serve other portions of the building. Hotels, motels, hotel
apartments and similar types of buiidings may be wired from one or more distribution panels.
15.24.085 ~ Circuit Cards to be Posted When.
When requested by the Director of Building and Housing, 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.
15.24.090 ~ Electric Pences - 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,
15.24.095 60 Phase Arrangement - Amended.
Section 384-3(f) of the 1990 ~ 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 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.
15.2<1.100 Ca--UBÌEaBaa Systems Deleted.
Chapter Q ef the 1990 Natienal Elecmcal Cede i. hereby deleted.
SECTION II. Pindings and Declaration,
The City Council of the City specifically and expressly finds and declares that the nature and
Ordinance No, 2459
Ige 8
uniqueness of the climate, terrain, location, and environment of the City does necessitate and demand
specific amendments to the National Electrical Code, +990 ~ Edition, which are noted in the Municipal
Code and restated in this ordinance,
Section III, Effective Date.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the 1hirti@I;À day frgm and after its passaga and
al'prg"allst dav of Januarv. 1996,
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kenneth G. Larsen, C.B.O. Bruce M. Boogaard
Director of Building and Housing City Attorney
,!993NEC.ORD)
August 17, 1995
To: Board of Appeals and Advisors
Via: James B, Hardiman, Fire Chi
From: Carol Gove, Fire Marshal
Subject: Adoption of the 1994 Uniform Fire Code
Attached ,please find the proposed ordinance adopting the 1994 Uniform Fire Code,
The only changes that differ from adoption of 1991 Uniform Fire Code are Section
15,36,040 which identifies the minimum rating of fire extinguishers acceptable in the
City of Chula Vista; Section 15.36,080 which limits the distance that fire alarm and fire
sprinkler system monitoring companies may be located from the City of Chula Vista and
Section 15,36,130 which adds "fireplaces" to the section identifying offensive smoke
emissions or that smoke which constitutes a hazardous condition.
All other amendments have been adopted in previous years.
Please contact me if I can answer any questions you may have,
CG/I
0201-08
ORDINANCE NO,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING
EXISTING CH.~PTER 15.36 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.36 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE,
1994 EDITION, WITH CERTAIN DESIGNATED MODIFICATIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That existing Chapter 15,36 is hereby repealed, and a new Chapter
15,36 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby added, which Chapter shall read as
follows:
Chapter 15,36
Uniform Fire Code
Sections:
15.36,010 Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Edition, Adopted by reference,
15,36,020 Fire Department Access and Water Supply - Section 902,2,1
amended,
15,36,030 Water Supplies and Fire Hydrants - Section 903.4,2 amended,
15,36,040 Portable Fire Extinguishers - Section 1002,1 amended,
15,36,050 Fire Extinguishing Systems - Section 1003,1,1 amended,
15.36,060 Fire Extinguishing Systems - Section 1003,2,2 amended,
15,36,070 Fire Extinguishing Systems - Section 1003,2,8 Group R1 amended,
15,36.080 Fire Extinguishing Systems - Monitoring and Alarms - Section 1003,3 amended,
15,36,090 Fire Extinguishing Systems - Standpipe Requirements - Table
1004-A amended,
15,36,100 Fire Alarm Systems - Section 1007 amended to add Section
1007,1,1a - Plans and Specifications,
15,36,110 Fire Alarm Systems - Section 1007,2.9,1,1 System Requirements
amended,
15.36,120 Fire Alarm Systems - Section 1007,3,3,6,1 Monitoring is amended,
15,36,130 General Safety Precautions - Incinerators, Open Burning and
commercial Barbecue Pits - Discontinuance - Section 1102.2,5 is
amended,
15,36,140 Tents, Canopies and Temporary Membrane Structures - Table
3205-A Location, access and parking for tents, canopies and
temporary membrane structures is amended,
15,36,150 Dispensing - Aboveground Tanks - Section 5202.4,1 àmended
15,36,160 Flammable & combustible Liquids - Spill Control, Drainage Control
and Secondary Containment - Section 7901,8.2 Spill Control is
amended,
15,36,170 Hazardous Materials - Identification Signs - section 8001,7
amended,
15,36,180 High-Piled combustible Storage - Pallet Storage - Section 8105
added,
15,36,010 Uniform Fire code, 1994 Edition, adopted by reference,
There is hereby adopted by reference that certain document known and
designated as the Uniform Fire code, and all Appendices, 1994 Edition, as compiled
and published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western
Fire Chiefs' Association ("UFC"), three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the
City Clerk, Subject to such amendments as are herein contained, said document is
hereby adopted prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and
property from fire or explosion, and each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties,
conditions and terms of said Uniform Fire Code 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 as set forth in this Chapter.
15,36,020 Fire Department Access Roads and Water Supply - Section 902
amended,
The first full paragraph of Section 902,2,1 (Required Access) of Article 9, Part III
of the UFC as it applies in the City of Chula Vista, is hereby amended to read as
follows, all other parts of said section to remain the same as in the UFC:
"Fire Apparatus access roads and at the option of the Fire Chief, fire lanes shall
be provided in accordance with Section 901 and 902,2 for every facility, building
or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
jurisdiction when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the
first story of the building is located more than 150 feet (45720 mm) from fire
apparatus access as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the
building or facility, (See also Section 902,3 for personnel access to buildings),"
15,36,030 Water Supplies and Fire Hydrants - Section 903 amended,
Section 903.4,2 (Required installations) of Article 9, Part III, of the UFC as it
applies to the City of Chula Vista, is hereby amended to add as follows after the first
paragraph:
"For fire safety during construction, alteration or demolition of a building, see
Article 87,"
(a) Fire hydrants, where required in all subdivisions, apartment complexes,
commercial developments, etc" shall be installed in an operable condition
prior to any combustible construction materials being placed on the site,
(b) Whenever any combustible material is placed on the site or any work is
being done contrary to the provisions of this code, the Chief may order the
said material removed from the site or the work stopped by notice in
writing served on the owner or agent, and any such persons shall
forthwith comply with said notice until authorized by the Chief to proceed,"
15,36,040 Portable Fire Extinguishers - Section 1002 amended,
The following sentence shall be added to the end of Section 1002,1 (General) of
Article 10 of the UFC, as it applies in the City of Chula Vista,
"The minimum rated fire extinguisher acceptable to the City of Chula Vista
is 2A10BC."
15,36,050 Fire Extinguishing Systems - Section 1003 amended
The following sentence shall be added to the end of Section 1003,1,1 (General)
of Article 10 of the UFC, as it applies in the City of Chula Vista,
"All fire extinguishing systems shall be installed by a state licensed
contractor,
Exception: When approved by the Fire Chief, R-3 occupancies may
be exempted from this requirement."
15.36,060 Fire Extinguishing Systems - Section 1003,2,2 amended
Section 1003,2,2 (All occupancies except Group R, Division 3 and Group U
(Occupancies) amended by adding the following sentence to the end of Article 10 of the
UFC, as it applies in the City of Chula Vista,
"6. In every building regardless of occupancy classification or type of
construction, when such building is more than 40 feet or four stories or
more in height."
15,36,070 Fire Extinguishing Systems - Section 1003,2,8 Group R1 amended,
Section 1003,2,8 (Group R, Division 1 occupancies) of Article 10 of the UFC. as
it applies in the City of Chula Vista, is hereby amended to read as follows: the
following paragraph is added at the end of 1003.2.8:
"When an approved fire sprinkler system is required by the provisions of this
section, ª-Œ and gj] buildings constructed after July 1, 1992, on the same
property, regardless of height or number of dwelling units, shall be provided with
an approved fire sprinkler system",
15,36,080 Fire Extinguishing Systems - Monitoring and Alarms - Section 1003.3
amended,
Section 1003,3,1 (Where Required) of Article 10 of the UFC as it applies to the
City of Chula Vista, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Where required, All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler
systems and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically
monitored where the number of sprinklers are:
1. Twenty or more in Group I, Divisions 1,1 and 1,2 Occupancies,
2, One hundred or more in all other occupancies,
Valve monitoring and water-flow alarm and trouble signals shall be distinctly
different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station,
remote station or proprietary monitoring station as defined by U,F,C, Standard
10-2 or, when approved by the building official with the concurrence of the chief,
shall sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location, These locations
may not exceed 100 miles from the city limits of the City of Chula vista and apply
to monitoring contracts initiated after adoption of this code,
EXCEPTION: Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes provided by the
municipality or public utility need not be monitored."
15,36,090 Fire Extinguishing Systems - Standpipe Requirements - Table 1004-A
amended,
The category of Group 2, under the column labeled "Occupancy", of Table 1004-
A of Article 10, of the UFC as it applies to the City of Chula Vista, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"2. Occupancies 3 stories or more but less than 150 feet in height, except
Group R, Division 3."
15,36,100 Fire Alarm Systems, Plans and Specifications - Section 1007.1.1 a
amended.
Section 1007.1,1 a - Plans and Specifications of Article 10 (Fire Alarm Systems)
of the UFC, as it applies in the City of Chula Vista is hereby amended to add the
following new section 1007.1,1 a after Section 1007.1.1 Applicability,
"Complete plans and specifications for fire alarm systems shall be
submitted for reviews and approval prior to system installation, Plans and
specifications shall include, but not be limited to, name, address,
telephone and license number of installing licensed contractor, a floor
plan, location of all alarm-initiating and alarm-signaling devices, alarm
control and trouble signaling equipment, annunciation, power connection,
battery calculations, wiring type and sizes, make and model and State
Fire Marshal listing number of all equipment, devices and materials
requiring listing,"
15,36,110 Fire Alarm Systems - System Requirements, Group R, Division 1
Occupancies, Section 1007,2,9,1,1 amended,
Section 1007,2,9,1,1 General (Group R, Division 1 occupancies), The first full
paragraph of Section 1007,2.9,1,1 of Article 10 of the UFC, as it applies in the City of
Chula Vista is hereby amended to read as follows, all other provisions to remain the
same:
"Group R occupancies shall be provided with fire alarm systems in
accordance with Section 1007,2,9, Group R, Division 1 occupancies shall
be provided with a manual and automatic fire alarm system in apartment
houses three or more stories in height or containing 16 or more dwelling
units, in hotels three or more stories in height or containing 20 or more
guest rooms and in congregate residences three or more stories in height
or having an occupant load of 20 or more, When an approved fire alarm
system is required by the provisions of this section, any and all buildings
constructed after July 1, 1992 on the same property, regardless of size or
height, shall be provided with an approved fire alarm system, See also
Section 1007,2,12,"
15,36.120 Fire Alarm Systems - Section 1007.3,3,6,1 Monitoring is amended.
Section 1007,3,3,6,1 General of Article 10 of the UFC, as it applies in the City of
Chula Vista is hereby amended to read as follows:
"When required by the Chief, fire alarm systems shall be monitored by an
approved central, proprietary or remote station service or a local alarm
which gives available and visual signals at a constantly attended location,
These locations may not exceed 100 miles from the city limits of the City
of Chula Vista and apply to monitoring contracts initiated after adoption of
this code",
15,36,130 General Safety Precautions - Incinerators, Open Burning and Commercial
Barbecue Pits - Section 1102,2,5 - Discontinuance - is amended,
Section 1102,2,5 - General Safety Precautions Section 1102.2,5 -
(Discontinuance) - of Section 1102, Incinerators, Open Burning and Commercial
Barbeque Pits of Article II of the UFC, as it applies in the City 0f Chula Vista, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"The chief is authorized to require incinerator or fireplace use to be
immediately discontinued if the chief determines that smoke emissions
are offensive to occupants of surrounding property or if the use of the
incinerator or fireplace is determined by the chief to constitute a
hazardous condition."
15,36,140 Tents, Canopies and Temporary Membrane Structures - Table 3205-A
Location, access and parking for tents, canopies and temporary
membrane structures is amended:
The Minimum Fire access Roadway Widths as shown in the third column of
Table 3205-A ("Location, Access and Parking for Tents, Canopies and Temporary
Membrane Structures") of Article 32 of the UFC, as it applies in the City of Chula Vista
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"20 feet :
20 feet
20 feet"
15,36,150 Aboveground Tanks - Section 5202.4.1 amended,
Section 5202.4,1 of Article 52 (Flammable and Combustible Liquid Motor Vehicle
Fuel-Dispensing Stations) of the UFC, as it applies in the City of Chula Vista is hereby
amended to read as follows and adding the following exception:
"Class I and II liquids in above ground tanks shall not be dispensed into the fuel
tank of a motor vehicle from aboveground tanks except when tanks are installed
inside special enclosures in accordance with Section 5202,36 and meet the
following exception, See also Appendix II-F.
EXCEPTION: With the approval of the Fire Chief, Class I and II liquids may be
stored above ground outside of buildings in specially designed,
approved and listed containers which have features incorporated
into their design which mitigate concerns for exposure to heat (two-
hour fire resistance), ignition sources and mechanical damage,
Containers must be installed and used in accordance with their
listing, and provisions must be made for leak and spill containment.
Storage in such tanks on any site shall not exceed 550 gallons for
Class I or 1100 gallons for Class II liquids, The Chief may
disapprove the installation of such containers when in his/her
opinion, their use presents a risk to life or property. In no case,
shall such storage be permitted within 100 feet of any residential or
institutional structure."
15,36,160 Flammable and Combustible Liquids - Spill Control, Drainage Control and
Secondary Containment - Section 7901,8,2 Spill control is amended.
Article 79 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Section 7901,8.2 (Spill Control,
Drainage Control and Secondary Containment) of Article 79 (Flammable and
Combustible Liquids) of the UFC, as it applies in the City of Chula Vista, is hereby
amended to include a last sentence to read as follows:
"A 20 gallon minimum overspill device is required on all Class I or II
underground or above ground flammable liquid tanks",
15,36,170 Hazardous Materials - Identification Signs - Section 8001.7 amended.
Article 80 - Hazardous Materials Section 8001,7 Identification Signs of Article 80
of the UFC, as it applies in the City of Chula Vista is hereby amended to read as
follows; all other provisions and exceptions of said section to remain the same as in the
UFC:
"Visible hazard identification signs as specified in the Uniform Fire Code
Standard No, 79-3 shall be placed at entrances to locations where hazardous
materials are stored, dispensed or handled, Signs shall be provided at specific
entrances designated by the Chief, Identification signs shall conform to NFPA
704,"
15.36,180 High-Piled Combustible Storage - Pallet Storage - Section 8105 added,
A new section to be numbered and titled "Section 8105. Storage of Empty
Wooden or Plastic Pallets" is hereby added to Article 81 ("High-Piled Combustible
Storage") of the UFC, as it applies in the City of Chula Vista, which Section shall read
as follows:
Section 8105 - Storage of Empty Wooden or Plastic Pallets,
"(a) Outdoor Storage - Pallets shall be stored outside of a building or in a
detached building whenever possible, Pallets shall not be stacked closer
than 5 feet from the building,
(b) Indoor Storage - Pallets when stored indoors shall be protected with fire
sprinklers in accordance with NFPA Standard 231, Table 4-4,1,1 unless
both of the following conditions are met:
1. Pallets are stored no higher than 6 feet.
2, Each pallet pile of no more than 4 stacks shall be separated from
other pallet piles by at least 8 feet of clear space or 25 feet of
commodity,"
Presented by Approved as to form by
James B, Hardiman Bruce M, Boogaard
Fire Chief City Attorney
,
,