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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: 6
Meeting Date: UL21/89
ITEM TITLE: Ordinance 2341 Adopting the Uniform Building
Code, 1988 Edition ~
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Building and Rousi ~
REVIEWED BY: City Manager~¿~(4/5th6 Vote: Ye6~O-X-)
On March 13, 1989 and April 10, 1989, the Board of Appeals and
Advisors held a hearing on the adoption of the Uniform
Building Code. 1988 Edition. No objections were presented.
either orally or written.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council put the ordinance on its
first reading.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Appeals and
Advisors recommend adoption of the Uniform Building Code. 1988
Edition.
DISCUSSION:
The political jurisdictions in the San Diego County are in the
process of adopting the Uniform Building Code. 1988 Edition.
The Building Industry Association and the San Diego Chapter of
the American Institute of Architects. through their respective
representatives at the monthly meetings of the San Diego Area
Chapter. International Conference of Building Officials.
endorses the adoption of the Uniform Building (;ode, 1988
Edition.
The adoption of the Uniform Building Code. 1988 Edition is in
conformance with City Council Policy 500-04 adopted by
Resolution 5656 which endorses the establishment of Uniform
Building Regulations in the jurisdictions of the San Diego
County.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING
EXISTING SECTIONS 15.08.010 THROUGH 15.080.200 AND ADOPTING
NEW SECTIONS 15.08.010 THROUGH 15.08.130 OF CHAPTER 15.08
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RELATING
TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1988
EDITION.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Sections 15.08.010 through 15.080.200 of Chapter
15.08 are hereby repealed, and new sections 15.08.010 through
15.08.130 of Chapter 15.08 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are
hereby adopted to read as follows:
Section 15.08.010 Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, adopted
by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the Uniform Building Code,
1988 Edition, and Chapters l(division I), 7, 11, 35, 49, and 55 of
the Appendix that certain document as copyrighted by the
International Conference of Building Officials. 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, 1988 Edition, and Chapters l(division 1), 7 ,
11, 35, 49, and 55 of the Appendix 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.
Sectior. 15.08.020 Section 203 amended by revision of the
second paragraph to read:
Section 203 UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES. All such unsafe
buildings, structures or appendages are hereby declared to be a
public nuisance and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation,
demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures set forth in
the Dangerous Building Code as hereby adopted by the City of Chula
Vista. As an alternative, the building official, or other employee
or official of this jurisdiction as designated by the governing body,
may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain,
correct or abate the violation.
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Section 15.08.030 Section 204(a) is amended to read:
Section 204(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 to govern
construction in the City of Chula Vista.
Section 15.08.040. Section 301(b) is amended to read:
Section 301(b) EXEMPTED WORK. No person, firm, or corporation
shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve,
remove, convert, or demolish any building or structure in the City of
Chula Vista or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a
separate building permit for each such building or structure from the
Building Official except as follows:
1. Fences up to l-2 inches and free standing masonry walls up
to 48 inches in height above the highest adjacent grade.
2. Cl: rbs and planter boxes up to 18 inches in height.
3. 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.
4. 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 CVMC Section 19.58.020.
5. Oil Derricks.
6. Movable cases, counters, and partitions not over 5 feet, 9
inches in height.
7 . 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.
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8. 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 or
M Occupancy
10. Standard electrolier not over 35 feet in height above
finish grade.
11. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches
above grade and not over any basement or story below.
12. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
e. Re-roofing buildings of Group Rand M Occupancies.
This section shall not be construed to require separate building
permits for dwelling and accessory buildings or structures on the
same property which are described in the building permit application,
plot plan and other drawings.
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Section 15.08.050 Section 303(a) is amended to read:
Section 303(a) ISSUANCE. The application, plans and
specifications and other data filed by an applicant for permit shall
be reviewed by the Building Official. Such plans may be reviewed by
other departments of this jurisdiction to verify compliance with any
applicable laws under their jurisdiction. If the Building Official
finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the
plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the
requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances,
and that the fees specified in the Master Fee Schedule of the City of
Chula Vista have been paid, he shall issue a permit to the applicant.
When the Building Official issues the permit where plans are
required, he shall endorse in writing or stamp the plans and
specifications "APPROVED." Such approved plans and specifications
shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from
the Bui lding Official. and all work shall be done in accordance with
the approved plans.
The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction of
part of a building or structure before the entire plans and
specifications for the whole building or structure have been
submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed
statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements
of this code. The holder of such permit shall proceed at his own risk
without assurance that changes to the plans will not be required
during the plan check or that the permit for the entire structure
will be granted.
Section 15.08.060 Sections 304(d) and (f) are amended.
Sections (g), (h), and (i) are added.
Section 304(d) EXPIRATION OF PLAN REVIEW. Applications for
which no permit is issued and on which no action is taken by the
applicant within 180 days following the date of application shalL
expire by limitation and plans submitted for checking may thereafter
be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official.
The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant
for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the
applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the
applicant have prevented action from being taken.
Section 304(f)4. FEE REFUNDS. Fees paid for microfilming of
documents and for Strong Motion Instrumentation are not refundable.
The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any
fee paid except upon written application filed by the original
permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
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Section 304(g) COMPLIANCE SURVEY FEE. The fee for conducting a
compliance survey of an existing structure shall be $.15 per 100
square feet of floor area or fraction thereof, but not les6 than
$75.00.
Secton 304(h) 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.
Section 304(i) RETENTION OF PLANS. State Law requires the
retention of plans, specifications and permits for the life of the
building. Therefore, the applicant shall be charged a fee to cover
the actual cost of microfilming such documents.
Section 15.08.010. Section 305(g) is amended.
Section 305(h) is added.
Section 305(g) REINSPECTION. A re-inspection fee, as prescribed
in the City's Master Fee Schedule, may be assessed for each
inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which
inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for
are not made.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring re-
inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to
comply ",ith the requirements of this code, but as controlling the
practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such
inspection or re-inspection.
Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the permit card is not
properly posted on the work site, the approved plans are not readily
available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date
for ",hich inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans
requiring the approval of the Building Official.
To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall file an
application in ",riting upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay
the re-inspection fee.
In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no
additional inspection of the work will be performed until the
required fees have been paid.
Section 305(h) COMPLIANCE SURVEY INSPECTION. Upon receipt of a
",ritten request for a compliance survey from the o"'ner and payment of
the fee specified in Section 304(g) , the Building Official may
inspect an existing structure to ascertain its compliance with the
provisions of this code and other applicable la",s and ordinances, and
report his findings in ",riting to the o"'ner.
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Section 15.08.080. Section 1206(d) is added to read:
Section 1206(d) PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS. Eave and cornices may
project into any required yard not more than 40% of the yard width.
Unroofed landings, porches and stairs may project into any required
yard, provided no portion except for guardrails extends above the
floor level of a habitable room and provided further that no such
projection shall obstruct a required exitway. Private balconies may
extend within 2 feet of the property line providing the balcony is of
one hour fire resistive construction or incombustible material.
Section 15.080.090. Section 1709(a) Exception 5. is added
Section 1709(a) PARAPETS. Parapets shall be provided on all
exterior walls of buildings except as follows.
5. Conversion of existing Group R occupancies to offices.
Section 15.08.100. Section 3601 is amended by adding
subsections (e) and (f) .
Section 3601(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 and soundproofed so as to comply with the noise
abatement provisions of Sections 19.68.010 thru 19.68.090 of the
Chula Vista Municipal Code.
EXCEPTION; Solar collectors. Does not include structural
supporting members.
Section 3601(f) OBSOLETE ROOF EQUIPMENT. Mechanical equipment
including piping and ducts located on the roof of a building and no
longer in operation shall be removed from the roof.
Section 15.08.110. Section 3802(b) add number 5.
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.
Section 15.08.120. Section 4407 is amended by adding subsection
(e) .
Section 4407(e) At any construction site wherein an excavation
of 3 feet 6 inches or more is dug shall be required to be completely
fenced around the perimeter of the site with either a solid wooden
fence or woven wire fence not less than 6 feet in height. Said fence
shall be equipped with gates that can be locked during such periods
as construction is not in progress and that said fence shall be
appropriately posted with no trespassing signs, provided however,
that said requirements shall not apply to single family and multiple
family dwellings of less than three units or to construction sites
where said excavations is not in existence for more than a 24-hour
period. Excavations of 3 foot 6 inches or more on such sites shall
not be left unattended without substantial temporary covering or
barricades.
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Section 15.08.130. Table II 44A of chapter 44 is amended
Table II 44A - Type of Protection Required for Pedestrians
Add Footnote 1: Upon prior approval for buildings not exceeding
24 feet in height, protection may be provided by using scaffolding or
barricades when painting, sandblasting, adding light-weight veneer or
renovating the facade. Construction time cannot exceed 10 working
days.
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 Building Code, 1988 edition which are noted
in the Chula Vista Municipal Code and restated in this ordinance.
SECTION III . This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on
the thirtieth day from and after its passage and approval.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
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Kenneth G. Larsen Dire tor (Thomas J. Harron
Building and Housing Dept. City Attorney
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: 7
Meeting Date: 11/21/8_9.
ITEM TITLE: Ordinance 2342 Adopting the Uniform
Mechanical Code, 1988 Edition
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Building and HOUSi~~
REVIEWED BY: Ci ty Managerjfr~ (4/5ths Vote: Yes---Ho-X_>
On March 13. 1989 and April 10, 1989. the Board of Appeals and
Advisors held a hearing on the adoption of the Uniform
Mechanical Code, 1988 Edition. No objections were presented.
either orally or written.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council put the ordinance on its
first reading.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Appeals and
Advisors recommend adoption of the Uniform Mechanical Code,
1988 Edition.
DISCUSSION:
The political jurisdictions in the San Diego County are in the
process of adopting the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1988 Edition.
The Building Industry Association and the San Diego Chapter of
the American Institute of Architects. through their respective
representatives at the monthly meetings of the San Diego Area
Chapter. International Conference of Building Officials,
endorses the adoption of the Uniform Mechanical Code. 1988
Edition.
The adoption of the Uniform Mechanical Code. 1988 Edition is
in conformance with City Council Policy 500-04 adopted by
Resolution 5656 which endorses the establishment of Uniform
Building Regulations in the jurisdictions of the San Diego
County.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING EXISTING SECTIONS 15.16.010 THROUGH 15.16.030 AND
ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 15.16.010 THROUGH 15.16.040 OF
CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE, 1988 EDITION.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Sections 15.16.010 through 15.16.030 of Chapter
15.16 are hereby repealed, and new sections 15.16.010 through
15.16.040 of Chapter 15.16 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are
hereby adopted to read as follows:
Section 15.16.010 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1988 Edition Adopted
by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference, that certain document
known and designated as Uniform Mechanical Code, 1988 Edition and
Appendix A, Chapter 22 of Appendix B, And Appendix C thereof as
copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials.
Said Document is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City,
providing for and regulating the complete installation and
maintenance of heating, ventilating, 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, 1988 Edition and Appendix A,
Chapter 22 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.
Section 15.16.020 Section 202 is amended to read:
Section 202 (b) and (c) are added
Section 202 UNSAFE EQUIPMENT. Any equipment regulated by this
code, which is unsafe or which constitutes a fire or health hazard or
is otherwise dangerous to human life is, for the purposes of this
section, unsafe. Any use of equipment regulated by this code
constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason
of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire
hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is, for this purpose of this
section, an unsafe use. Any such unsafe equipment is hereby declared
to be a public nuisance and shall be abated by repair,
rehabilitation. demolition or removal in accordance with procedures
set forth in the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings as adopted by Uniform Building Code Section 203 as
amended. As an alternative, the Building Official or other employee
or official of this jurisdiction as designated by the governing body
may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain
correct or abate the violation.
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Section 202(b) 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 and soundproofed so as to comply the the noise abatement
provisions of Section 19.68.010 thru 19.68.090 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code.
EXCEPTION: Solar Collectors Does not include structural
supporting members.
Section 202(c) Obsolete and unused equipment, including piping
and ducts located on the roof of a building and no longer in
operation shall be removed from the roof.
Section 15.16.030 Section 203(a) is amended to read as follows:
Section 203(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 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 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.
Section 15.16.040 Section 304 (a) , (b) and (c) are amended to
read:
Section 304 FEES.
Section 304(a) Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
Master Fee Schedule of the City of Chula Vista.
Section 304(b) The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in
the Master Fee Schedule of the City of Chula Vista.
Section 304(c) When a plan or other data are required to be
submitted by Subsection (b) of Section 302, a plan review fee shall
be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for
review. The plan review fees for mechanical work shall be equal to
25 perc~::nt of the total permit fee as set forth in the Master Fee
Schedule of the City of Chula Vista. When plans are incomplete or
changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan
review fee sha 11 be charged at the rate shown in the Master Fee
Schedule.
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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 Mechanical Code, 1988 Edition which are
noted in the Chula Vista Municipal Code and restated in this
ordinance.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the
thirtieth day from and after its passage and approval.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
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Building and Housing Department Ci ty A-t{torney
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: 8
Meeting Date: llL21Lß.a
ITEM TITLE: Ordinance 2343 Adopting the Uniform Plumbing
Code, 1988 Edition '
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Building and HOUS~l/
REVIEWED BY: City Manage~~ (4/5ths Vote: Y es----Ho-X_)
On March 13, 1989 and April 10, 1989, the Board of Appeals and
Advisors held a hearing on the adoption of the Uniform
Plumbing Code, 1988 Edition. No objections were presented,
either orally or written.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council put the ordinance on its
first reading.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Appeals and
Advisors recommend adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1988
Edition.
DISCUSSION:
The political jurisdictions in the San Diego County are in the
process of adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1988 Edition.
The Building Industry Association and the San Diego Chapter of
the American Institute of Architects, through their respective
representatives at the monthly meetings of the San Diego Area
Chapter, International Conference of Building Officials,
endorses the adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1988
Edition.
The adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1988 Edition is in
conformance with City Council Policy 500-04 adopted by
Resolution 5656 which endorses the establishment of Uniform
Building Regulations in the jurisdictions of the San Diego
County.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REPEALING EXISTING
SECTIONS 15.28.010 THROUGH 15.28.100 AND ADOPTI NG NEW
SECTIONS 15.28.010 THROUGH 15.28.110 OF CHAPTER 15.28 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RELATING TO
THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1988 EDITION.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Sections 15.28.010 through 15.28.100 of Chapter
15.28 are hereby repealed, and new Sections 15.28,010 through
15.28.110 of Chapter 15.28 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are
hereby adopted to read as follows:
Section 15.28.010 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1988 Edition adopted
by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code,
1988 Edition, and Chapters A, B, C, H, and I of the Appendix that
certain document as copyrighted by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. 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, 1988 Edition, and
Chapters A, B, C, H and I of the Appendix 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.
Section 15.28.020. Section 20.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 20.1 ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. The Administrative
authority shall be the Director of Building and Housing.
Section 15.28.030. Section 20.3 is amended to read as follows:
Section 20.3 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. Any person, firm or
corporation violating any provisions of this code shall, upon
conviction thereof, shall be subject to punishment as provided for in
Chapter 1.20 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. Each separate day or
any portion thereof during which any violation of this code occurs or
continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and upon
conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided. The
issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and
specifications shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for or
an approval of any violation of any of the provisions of this code.
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No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the
provisions of this code shall be valid except insofar as the work or
use which it authorized is lawful. The issuance or granting of a
permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the administrative
authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said
plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations
being carried on thereunder when in violation of this code or of any
other ordinance or from revoking any certificate of approval when
issued in error. Every permit issued by the administrative authority
under provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become
null and void, if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced
within one hundred and eighty days (180) of the date of such permit
or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandon at
any time after the work is commenced for a period of one hundred and
eighty (180) days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit
shall be first obtained and the fee shall be one-half the amount
required for a new permit for such work provided no changes have been
made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for
such work; and provided further, that such suspension or abandonment
has not exceeded one ( 1) year.
Section 15.28.040. Section 20.7 is amended to read as follows:
Section 20.7 COST OF PERMIT. Every applicant for a permit to do
work regulated by this Code shall state in writing, on the
application form provided for that purpose, the character of work
proposed to be done and the amount and kind in connection therewith,
together with such information, pertinent thereto, as may be
required.
Such~ applicant shall pay for each permit, at the time of
issuance, a fee in accordance with the Master Fee Schedule of the
City of Chula Vista.
\~henever any work for which a permit is required by this code
has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special
investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such
work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be
co llected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued.
The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee
required by this code. 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 311Ch 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.
For the purposes of this section, a sanitary plumbing outlet
on or to which a plumbing fixture or appliance may be set or attached
shall be construed to be a fixture. Fees for re-connection and re-
test of plumbing systems in relocated buildings shall be based on
the number of plumbing fixtures, gas systems, water heaters, etc. J
involved.
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When a permit has been obtained to connect an existing building
or existing work to the public sewer or to connect to a new private
disposal facility, backfilling of private sewage disposal facilities
abandoned consequently to such connection is included in the permit.
Section 20.7(a) REINSPECT ION FEE
A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or
reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is
called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.
To obtain a re-inspection, the appl icant shall file an
application in writing upon the form furnished for that purpose and
pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with the Master Fee Schedule
of the City of Chula Vista.
In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no
additional inspection of the work will be performed until the
required fees have been paid.
Section 15.28.050 Section 401, Subsection (a) amended to read:
Section 401 (a) . MATERIALS. Drainage pipe shall he cast iron.
galvanized steel, galvanized wrought iron, lead, copper, brass, ABS,
PVC, or other approved materials having a smooth and uniform bore
except:
(1 ) No galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be
used underground and shall be kept at least 6 inches above ground.
( 2) ABS or PVC installations shall be limited to residential
construction not more than three stories in height. Commercial and
industrial buildings, when in the opinion of the administrative
authority, the waste discharge is as defined under Section 105,
Subsection (d) , Domestic Sewage. ABS or PVC installations shall not
be permitted to penetrate any fire resistive assembly.
Section 15.28.060. Section 409, Subsection (a) amended to read:
Section 409 DRAINAGE BELOW MAIN SEWER LEVEL. Drainage piping
serving fixtures below the elevation of the upstream manhole shall
drain by gravity into the main sewer and shall be protected from
backflow of sewage by installing an approved type backwater valve or
other methods or devices approved by the administrative authority in
a readily accessible location. Each such backwater valve or other
methods and devices shall be installed only in that branch or section
of the drainage system which receives a discharge from fixtures
located below the elevation of the upstream manhole.
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Section 15.28.070. Section 1004 (a) amended to read:
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Section 1004(a) MATERIALS. Water pipe and fittings shall be of
brass. copper, cast iron, galvanized malleable iron, galvanized
wrought iron, galvanized steel, or other approved materials. PE or
PVC water pipe manufactured to recognized standards may be used for
cold water distribution systems outside of a building. Polybutylene
and CPVC water pipe may be used inside buildings for hot and cold
water installations and PVC for cold water installations only when
limi ted to residential construction not more than four stories in
height, commercial and industrial building when, in the opinion of
the Administrative Authority, the occupancy hazard is no greater than
in dwelling units. Polybutylene, CPVC and PVC pipe when used inside
buildings shall not be permitted to penetrate fire resistive
assemblies.
Section 15.28.080. Section 1007(b) amended to read:
Section 10Cl7(b) EXCESSIVE WATER PRESSURE. Where local water
pressure is in excess of 80 psi, an approved type pressure regulator
preceded by an adequate strainer shall be installed and the pressure
reduced to 80 psi., or less. For potable water services up to and
including 1-1/2" regulators, provisions shall be made to prevent
pressure on the building side of the regulator from exceeding main
supply pressures. Approved regulators with integral by-passes are
acceptable. Each such regulator and strainer shall be accessibly
located and shall have the strainer readily accessible for cleaning
without removing the regulator or strainer body or disconnecting the
supply piping. All pipe size determinations shall be based on 80
percent of the reduced pressure.
Water pressure within single family buildings shall be set at a
maximum of 35 psi. The pressure regulator shall be located at the
dwelling on the building side of the exterior water outlets. Piping
size shall be determined by using Table 10-2, Pressure Range 46 to 60
psi.
Section 15.28.090 amend Section 1105 to read:
Section 105. BUILDING SEWERS. The minimum size of any building
sewer shall be determined on the basis of the total number of fixture
units drained by such sewer, in accordance with Table 11-2. However,
the minimum size building sewer for any residential (R) occupancy
shall be not less than 4 inches.
Section 15.28.100 Appendix "C" Minimum Plumbing Facilities
APPENDIX "C" is adopted as a recommended guide for determining
the minimum required sanitary facilities for various occupancies.
Deviation from the specified number of fixtures is subject to review
and prior approv~l by the administrative authority
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Section 15.28.110 Findings and declaration
The City Council of the City specifically and expressly finds
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, 1988 Edition, which
are noted in the Municipal Code and restated in this ordinance.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the
thirtieth day from and after its passage and approval.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
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Building and Housing Department City Attorney
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: 9
Meeting Date: llL2lL.89-
ITEM TITLE: Ordinance 2344 Adopting the Uniform Housing
Code, 1988 Edition
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Building and HOUSi~~
REVIEWED BY: City Managerlb~~(4/5ths Vote: Yes~o~_)
On March 13, 1989 and April 10, 1989, the Board of Appeals and
Advisors held a hearing on the adoption of the Uniform Housing
Code, 1988 Edition. No objections were presented, either
orally or written.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council put the ordinance on its
first reading.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Appeals and
Advisors recommend adoption of the Uniform Housing Code, 1988
Edition.
DISCUSSION:
The political jurisdictions in the San Diego County are in the
process of adopting the Uniform Housing Code, 1988 Edition.
The Building Industry Association and the San Diego Chapter of
the American Institute of Architects, through their respective
representatives at the monthly meetings of the San Diego Area
Chapter, International Conference of Building Officials,
endorses the adoption of the Uniform Housing Code, 1988
Edition.
The adoption of the Uniform Housing Code, 1988 Edition is in
conformance with City Council Policy 500-04 adopted by
Resolution 5656 which endorses the establishment of Uniform
Building Regulations in the jurisdictions of the San Diego
County.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
REPEALING EXISTING SECTIONS 15.20.010 THROUGH 15.20.050 AND
ADOPTI NG NEW SECTIONS 15.20.010 THROUGH 15.20.050 OF
CHAPTER 15.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHULA VISTA RELATING
TO TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1988
EDITION.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Sections 15.20.010 through 15.20.050 of Chapter
15.20 are hereby repealed, and new Sections 15.20.010 through
15.20.050 of Chapter 15.20 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are
hereby adopted to read:
Section 15.20.010. DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE. There is
hereby adopted by reference that certain document known and
designated as the Uniform Housing Code, 1988 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 of life, 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, 1988 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.
Section 15.20.020 Section 203 is revised to read:
Section 203 ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD. In order to provide for
reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code, to mitigate
specific provisions of this 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 App8als and Advisors shall be appointed by the Mayor and
confirm8d 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 thL, cod8 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
sha 11 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.
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Section 15.20.030. Section 304 is revised to read:
SECTION 304 ANNUAL HOUSING PERMIT.
Section 304(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm,
partnership, or corporation, either for himself or itself, or for any
other person, firm, partnership, or corporation to own or operate an
apartment house, lodging house or hotel without first obtaining a
housing permit therefor.
Section 304(b) The Annual Housing Permit provided for in this
code shall be due and payable to the City of Chula 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(c) 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
pro rata basis for the calendar year.
Section 304(d) A permit to operate and maintain an apartment
house or hotel is not transferable.
Section 15.20.040 Section 305 is amended to read:
Section 305 HOUSING PERMIT FEES - APARTMENT HOUSES, LODGING
HOUSES, HOTELS AND MOTELS.
Section 305(a) 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 hotel/motel
sleeping rooms.
Separate apartment house buildings and separate hotel/motel
buildings, 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 purposes of
computing the fee prescribed by this section.
Section 305(b) Penalty for Delinquent Payment. If the housing
permit is not paid on or before the thirtieth (30th) day of the month
following the date wh"n it b"came due, then a penalty in an amount
equal to twenty-five percent (25?~ ) of the permit fee due and payable
shall be added thereto, an no such permit shall be issued until such
penalty has been paid.
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Section 305(c) 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.
Section 15.20.050 Section 307 is amended to read:
Section 307. SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF HOUSING PERMIT.
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.
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
Housing Code, 1988 Edition, which are noted in the Chula Vista
Municipal Code and restated in this ordinance.
SECTION III. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full
force on the thirtieth day from and after its passage and approval.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
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Building and Housing epartment Ci ty Att7'rney
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