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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/11/13 Item 6 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~~f:. CITY OF 1<~~~ (HUlA VISTA Item No.:t't; Meeting Date: 11/13/07 ITEM TITLE: A. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista adding Chapter 15.06, Administrative Provisions for the Technical Building Codes, to the Chula Vista Municipal Code. B. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.08 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code Adopting The California Building Code, 2007 Edition. C. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.10 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code adopting The California Referenced Standards Code, 2007 Edition. D. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.16 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code adopting The California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition. E. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.24 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code Adopting The California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition. F. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.28 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code Adopting The California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition. G. An Ordinance of the City of Chula Vista Amending Chapter 15.36 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code Adopting The California Fire Code, 2007 Edition. SUBMITTED BY: Director of Planning and BUildin~ Fire Chie~ fO~ D4P,- '7 ,--- 4/SthVote: Yes_No..L REVIEWED BY: City Manager Assistant City 6-1 Page 2, Item No.: rh Meeting Date: 11/13/07 BACKGROUND The California Building Standards Commission has mandated that jurisdictions within the State start enforcing the 2007 Editions of the California building codes on January 1, 2008. The adoption of California building codes is a routine action undertaken by the City in response to newly State adopted building codes. This action will allow the City to incorporate appropriate local amendments into the enforcement program. The adoption of the various 2007 California building codes is in conformance with City Council Policy 352-01 as adopted by Resolution 5656 which endorses the establishment and maintenance of uniform building regulations within the jurisdictions of the County of San Diego. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 1506l(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is exempt from the provisions ofCEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council place the ordinances of the various 2007 Editions of the California building codes on first reading. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Board of Appeals and Advisors at their Monday, October 8, 2007 meeting unanimously recommended adoption of the various 2007 Editions of the California building codes. DISCUSSION As mandated by the California Building Standards Commission (CBSe), jurisdictions within the State shall begin enforcing the 2007 Editions of the California building codes on January 1,2008. Traditionally, the State adopts and amends updated codes every three years. Due to actions taken by the CBSC during prior adoption cycles, the State continued adopting the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) as the base code for the California Building Code (CBe), including the current 2001 CBC. The 1997 UBC has not been modified since 1996. All of the reference standards in that code are outdated. During this adoption cycle, the CBSC adopted the 2006 International Building Code (mC) as the base code for the 2007 CBC. The 2007 CBC is significantly different than the current 2001 CBC and in many cases the updates to the reference standards involve major changes in structural and fire resistance design practices. Code enforcement personnel, design professionals and others involved in the building construction industry will have to become familiar with different wind, seismic and material design standards that are three additions more recent. This will require a considerable amount of training for staff and the industry. It is estimated to take 30% more time to plan review a project under the 2007 CBC than the current code. Furthermore, in addition to purchasing new code books, jurisdictions and the industry will also have to purchase a considerable number of updated design standards that are now referenced in the 2007 CBC. 6-2 Page 3, Item No.: /D Meeting Date: 11/13/07 In addition, and for the purpose of compatibility with the 2006 IBC, the CBSC adopted the 2006 International Fire Code (IFC) as the base code for the 2007 California Fire Code (CFC). This code is also significantly different than prior fire codes enforced in California. The remaining codes recommended for adoption are based on recent editions of prior base codes and, therefore, should represent less of a challenge for our staff and the industry to incorporate into their design and construction practices. Proposed Municipal Code Chapter 15.06: The proVISIOns of Chapter 15.06 serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for the following technical building codes: The 2007 California Building Code The 2007 California Mechanical Code The 2007 California Plumbing Code The 2007 California Electrical Code The 2005 California Energy Code The 2007 California Referenced Standards Code The above noted codes are developed by different organizations; the Building Code is developed by the International Code Council, the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes are developed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and the Electrical Code is developed by the National Fire Protection Association. The administrative provisions within these codes are similar with a few differences that need to be amended in order to establish consistency within each other and with existing provisions contained in the Municipal Code. Chapter 15.06 consolidates the administrative provisions of the above noted codes and incorporates local administrative provisions. Having one set of provisions facilitates the administration of the codes and future code adoptions. Most of the local amendments to the adopted codes are amendments to administrative provisions that are within each code. Having the provisions consolidated under one chapter reduces, and in some cases, eliminates local amendments. The administrative provisions in the Fire Code are different from the codes noted above, and therefore, the provisions of Chapter 15.06 do not apply to the Fire Code. Jurisdictions within San Diego County have met collectively to discuss suggested amendments to the codes during monthly meetings of the San Diego Area Chapter of the International Code Council. As such, this process recognizes and promotes code uniformity throughout the jurisdictions within the County creating a positive professional environment among all code users. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Not Applicable. Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Section 16704.2(a)(I) is not applicable to this decision. 6-3 Page 4, Item No.: & Meeting Date: 11/13/07 FISCAL IMPACT There are no increases in fees proposed in this adoption. The cost of new code books and related training is included in the current year's budget. Attachments: 1. Minutes of October 8,2007 Board of Appeals & Advisors Meeting Prepared by: Lou EI-Khazen, Deputy Building Official, Planning and Building Department H:\BLD _ HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\A 113 2007 California Building Codes.doc.dot 6-4 ...q U4<-f-t^-15NT ~ Board of Appeals & Advisors Meeting Minutes Page 2 OctoberL8.,.2007 /~~' C. Adoption of the various 2007 Editions for the California Building Codes _. . Lou EI-Khazen and Justin Gipson presented information on the adoptip,,'! for the California Building Codes. Mr. EI-Khazen started by stating" the we go through every 3 years. He talked about the sta " background discussion of this adoption process. He pointed '. w chapte . ~iCh deals with Administrative Provisions for technical codes: 2007 C. rnia Buildlng~,(t07 California Mechanical Code, 2007 California Plumbing C 007 California Eleclric~I~~g'" 2005 Califomia Energy Code, and 2007 California.., ...... .ehced Standards Code. "', adoption cycle is different this year because City Is ad9il: fI9 a completely new Building Co and Fire Code. These new codes take effect Ja '''''jh'', 2008. This means that any penmil applications Planning and Building Departme . S in, on and after this date, needs to comply with these new codes. He stated,d,~ ,,'. chapter 15.06 )1as provisions that we currently enforce and the City is just 9.!:,J)~lliiating them into.o c:;hapter. Mr. Remp commented that we are proposing veryi~:~mendments to th i' allfomia Codes. Mr. Remp also said consolidating all of the Ad ~-,,",- ,. tive section ne area to make it more adoptable to changes in the future. The Pub' . i S\!1!t,... ow that they only need to go to one place to understand the Adminis " ._~.,,~~;of the Code. Mr. EI-Khazen lastly stated that City S~aff will receive extensive ~t~mg19P'these. new Codes, and the City acknowledges that It Will take about 30 percent more;.timedo review a project under these new codes. ..' '.. :.- Member Turner asked, . . ""'-endi~g the adoP'lom'.are they also indirectly recommending some ,. changes a . ,C1'wtl!jt is the Impact of the Budget on this? Mr. Ramp ans ying with J.~~~~ '.. t!~Sb.!l~!ruction activity the Buiiding Department Is experiencin will fre.eFu""rTibre CI ~!q;participate in training on these new Codes. He said the ot proposed mC1dification to the Fee Schedule .. b,j~~'lf~as adopted fair e aiso said the difficulty will be that construction '"-dUl;!t!Y@ .. [lot embraced nitude of this code change. So as a result, the 'Cjfl!3tfltel .. ustry hasn't h ecessary training on these new codes. This will place an additio en on City Sta' the industry transitions to the new codes. Member T, . xpressed conce c, bout the "start-up" period for these new codes, as in available res" " ? Mr. Remp sal our department will make sure that we have access to enougQi~f~nical documents ," source guides, and we have consistently been expressingftO,the1City..Manager tha ve been anticipating this change coming and have ,,",,;:. -';:""""':1i~;..:"~i~~ ..::",.-~ ,. . ~ . . aske!!:,ll1,!\t!,,!fiE!y,,~~,~,1ltj o[1,!1.\deration because we are not gOing to have the same effjq!~~9yla'SWi!'lfave!np'a-st. The department is hoping the City Manager and City ,QO:l[~lrwlll reflect this when i mes time to make detenminations on what areas get cut, and w~t'llreas are allowed to retain their staffing levels. ~]fu,ber Buddlngh commented that people who have not taken the time to get educated on . . 'n,!!w codes beforehand, such as developers, architects, and contractors would cause t 'Iem, and these people could basically help City Staff, if they "help themselves". Questio IComments from Presen lib Fire Marshall Justin Gi son: At this tii\'jl1J~Mr. Gipson made his presentation on the adoption of Chapter 15.36 FIRE CODE, on 'oehalf of the Fire Department. He stated that the Fire Department had started preparing and training for these new changes back in March 2007. He stated that the Fire , Code is mostly a "maintenance" Code. Mr. Gipson also stated that another change is that in . the past, Fire Code used to be in articles. This new Fire Code is basically to provide a good level of safety throughout the City, and will be a "culture shift" on how you can build a building today, from "passive construction" to "active fire protection", which has a heave reliance on the use of sprinklers and fire alamns. 6-5 Board of Appeals & Advisors Meeting Minutes Page 3 '" Member Flach presented a page of comments and questions: 1. Under Attachment A, Administration 15.06.005, are we a And who determines? Mr. EI-Khazen responded, yes, se adopted and the Building Official usually makes th appendices to adopt. . . 2. Under 15.06.035, how is the need for an inspecti ~. termined? Mr. Remp s _ the City has the Fire Department that cond outine inspections and b Enforcement also receives complaints of bu ithout a permit that triggers need for inspections. These are ways w ,. ihese determinations. 3. Under 15.06.045, does this Board hll authority to request an independent technical study for a proposed ma. method? Or does 15.06.050 override? Mr. Remp said yes, the City doe e authority. The..r6'il~gives us this ability. 4. Under 15.06.060, paragraph Ef violations discqy~? Is there a section that covers occupancy require ~ should it ,~enCed? Mr. EI-Khazen said Code Enforcement discovers t . of""" ofk that gets discovered are Building Without Permit violations. M "oit the Fire Department also performs Inspections and discovers thes' ake referrals to the Building Department if needed, Mr. Remp stated i1ding Code is primarily about building it corr~!..and Fire Code is about ma it. 5. Under 15.06.08Ql:jiJ1f (!!ph 1 P, does 35 feet re d level or from supporting structure? ~t;I!'$~il1 ','- 'f\.o.m grade level. 6. Under 15.06.085f.~s a m.d- . ner (ex: Interior De ,acceptable rather than an A or E? M~BWmp stiil~'d'''' .~'ite:ilaw defines the 1l~:6f buildings that must ""'":'...."y". ~ ~... ..-....:. be designed bY'i\mq"!!'sed archite !Q'eer. . 'iY 7. Under Attachmerit"B\>iAdministra ,0 ' .-" .y~d about a potential confiict between the Buildlfi't;CJ;lde an Jra C'o " . '. p clarified that the provision only existed in the B.u~~Qg S, 8~'U~der 15.08.100, dci'eS'JSte:L.. . ement to screen rooftop structures include single- '~[ljll~,!eSide~ts? For'~~!JmJe; cooling equip~ent, dish antennas, t~wers, ~tc.? Mr. EI''Kliazen said that yes,thls;does apply to reSidents. There are certain reqUirements arfdkP:~i;mlts for particJ'lll'f,1IfElms, some: require permits, and some do not. Our depiiitffl:ent can address 'l1i~il" 9. Und,er;1:$.08.020 and 15.0il:iQ~Q\does this revision mean that there is no more Board ofo'APR'eals? Mr. EI-Khazei11saiCl,Jhat these 2 chapters are addressing moving our ,Ad'-mislrative.f,lrovisions; thewTfave been moved to 15.06.070. ."~':",,'- '"':'o~,,":'i-_'i"-W~,,"t:;; t,;-' . . . 10 l,I!;!,C.'l'1l '. 15\~e9.15 of the Fire Code, Will co~t recovery Include r~scue op ?"'''o.. Jar-failing off a cliff, lockout aSSistance, etc.? Mr. Gipson said there is no cosf . false fire alarms or nuisance alarms, so no cost recovery is done, only for "gross negligence" situations, where a person places other people in harms way. Under 15.08.055, will additional hydrants be added if an existing area does not meet .the hydrant spacing requirements? Mr. Gipson said that Fire Department oniy does ifi!s, on a "reactionary basis". For the older neighborhoods, everything will be left the "'.a-fii~; for new development hydrants will be installed "as required". (He gave the 'e1<ample of the vacant lot on the comer of Anita St. and Fifth Ave.) Member TU'iiler asked for a brief summary of the departments Plan Review Process. Mr. EI, Khazen answered and described the process. Octob~~.2007 ~~ 4;;i;.~~.("'" 4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS/REPORTS AND MEMBERS COMMENTS: uddingh) (7-0) to move forward to recommend to City Council to adopt the 2007 California Building Codes as amended. (7-0) motion to City Council on investigation into Board of Appeals liability 6-6 - ~~'----~~~~--------..----- ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 15.06, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR THE TECHNICAL BUILDING CODES, TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE The City Council of the City ofChula Vista does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. That Chapter 15.06 is added to the Chula Vista Municipal Code and reads as follows: Sections: Section 15.06.001 Section 15.06.005 Section 15.06.010 Section 15.06.015 Section 15.06.020 Section 15.06.025 Section 15.06.030 Section 15.06.035 Section 15.06.040 Section 15.06.045 Section 15.06.050 Section 15.06.055 Section 15.06.060 Section 15.06.065 Section 15.06.070 Section 15.06.075 Section 15.06.080 Section 15.06.085 Section 15.06.090 Section 15.06.095 Section 15.06.100 Section 15.06.105 Section 15.06.110 Section 15.06.115 Chapter 15.06 Administrative Provisions for the Technical Building Codes Purpose Scope Applicable Codes Definitions Conflicting Provisions Existing Installations Existing Occupancy Maintenance Temporary Structures and Uses Alternate Materials, Methods of Design and Methods of Construction Tests Authority Powers and Duties of the building official Unsafe Buildings, Structures or Building Equipment Board of Appeals and Advisors Violations Permits Application for a Permit Permit Issuance Fees Inspections Compliance Survey Inspection Connection to Utilities Certificate of Occupancy Section 15.06.001 Purpose The purpose of this Chapter is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the technical codes listed under Section 15.06.010. H:\BLD _H50\2oo7 Codes AdoptionlFinaJ Draft\Te<:hnical Bldg Codes - Cbapter IS.061.do<: Revised: 10/24/2007 at 11 :30 a.m. 6-7 Ordinance No. Page 2 Section 15.06.005 Scope The provisions of this Chapter shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for the technical codes listed under Section 15.06.010 which regulate site preparation and construction, location, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of buildings, structures, and building service equipment. Provisions contained in the appendices of the technical codes shall not apply unless specifically adopted by the City of Chula Vista. Section 15.06.010 Applicable Codes The following technical codes are adopted by the city of Chula Vista: A. The 2007 California Building Code with local amendments (Chapter 15.08 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code). B. The 2007 California Mechanical Code (Chapter 15.16 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code). C. The 2007 California Plumbing Code (Chapter 15.28 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code). D. The 2007 California Electrical Code with local amendments (Chapter 15.24 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code). E. The 2005 California Energy Code with local amendments (Chapter 15.26 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code). F. The 2007 California Referenced Standards Code (Chapter 15.10 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code) Section 15.06.015 Definitions For the purposes of this Chapter, and Chapters 15.08, 15.10, 15.16, 15.24, 15.26, and 15.28, the following words have the meanings shown in this section. Where a term is not defined in this section, but is defmed in one of the technical codes, such term shall have the meaning ascribed to in the technical code. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. Words used in the singular include the plural, and the plural the singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine, and the feminine include the masculine. "Addition" means an extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure. "Alter or Alteration" means a change or modification in construction or building service equipment. H:\BLD _HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\Te<:hnical Bldg Codes - Chapter 15,061.doc Revised: I I/O 1/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-8 Ordinance No. Page 3 "Approved, as to materials, types of construction, equipment and systems" means approval by the building official as the result of investigation and tests conducted by the building official, or by reason of accepted principles or tests by recognized authorities, technical or scientific organizations. "Approved Agency" means an established and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when the agency has been approved by the building official. "Building" means a structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering a use or occupancy. "Building Code" means the California Building Code, as adopted and amended by the city in Chapter 15.08 of the Municipal Code. "Building, Existing" means a building erected prior to the adoption of this chapter and the adoption of the technical codes, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued. "Building Official" means the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code and the technical codes, or duly authorized representative. The Building Official for the City of Chula Vista is the Assistant Director of Planning and Building overseeing the Building Division. "Building Service Equipment" means the plumbing, mechanical and electrical equipment including piping, wiring, fixtures and other accessories which provide sanitation, lighting, heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration and fue-fighting that is essential to the occupancy of the building or structure for its designated use. "Electrical Code" means the California Electrical Code, as adopted and amended by the city in Chapter 15.24 the Municipal Code. "Listed and Listing" means equipment and materials included in a list published by an approved testing laboratory, inspection agency, or other organization concerned with product evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of current productions of listed equipment or materials than states that the material or equipment complies with approved nationally recognized codes, standards or tests and has been tested or evaluated and found suitable for use in a specified manner. "Mechanical Code" means the California Mechanical Code, as adopted and amended by the city in Chapter 15.16 of the Municipal Code. "Occupancy" means the purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used. H:\BLD _HSG\2007 Codes Adopticn\Flnal DT1I.ft\T~hnical Bldg Codes - Chapter 1 S.061.doc Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-9 Ordinance No. Page 4 "Owner" means any person, agent, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property. "Permit" means an official document or certificate issued by the building official authorizing performance of a specified activity. "Person" means a natural person, heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and also includes a firm, partnership or corporation, its or their successors or assigns or the agent of any of the above. "Plumbing Code" means the California Plumbing Code, as adopted and amended by the city in Chapter 15.28 the Municipal Code. "Repair" means the reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building, structure or building service equipment for the purpose of its maintenance. "Structure" means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. "Technical codes" means those codes listed in Section 15.06.010. "Valuation or Value", as applied to a building and its building service equipment, means the estimated cost to replace the building and its building service equipment in kind, based on current replacement costs. Section 15.06.020 Conflicting Provisions When conflicting provisions or requirements occur between this chapter, the technical codes and other codes or laws, the most restrictive shall govern. When conflicts occur between the technical codes, those provisions providing the greater safety to life shall govern. In other conflicts where sanitation, life safety or fire safety are not involved, the most restrictive provisions shall govern. Where in a specific case different sections of the technical codes specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. When there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. When conflicts occur between specific provisions of this chapter and administrative provisions in a technical code, those conflicts shall be resolved in favor of this chapter, which shall be prevailing. H:\8LD _HSG\2007 COOell Adoption\Final Draft\TeehnieaJ 81dg Codes _ Chapter 15.061.doc Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-10 Ordinance No. Page 5 Section 15.06.025 Existing Installations Building service equipment lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of the technical codes may have their use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and a hazard to life, health or property has not been created by such building service equipment. Section 15.06.030 Existing Occupancy Buildings in existence at the time of the adoption of the Building Code may have their existing use or occupancy continued if the use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of the Building Code, and provided continued use is not dangerous to life, health and safety. A change in the use or occupancy of any existing building or structure shall comply with the provisions of Section 15.06.115 and the Building Code. Section 15.06.035 Maintenance Buildings, structures and building service equipment, existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Devices or safeguards, which are required by the technical codes, shall be maintained in conformance with the technical code under which the device or safeguard was installed. The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and their building service equipment. To determine compliance with this section, the building official may cause a structure to be reinspected. Section 15.06.040 Temporary Structures and Uses A. General. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures and temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than 180 days. The building official is authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause. B. Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of the technical codes as necessary to ensure public health, safety and general welfare. C. Temporary power. The building official is authorized to give perrmSSlOn to temporarily supply and use power in part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and the final certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power in the Electrical Code. D. Termination of approval. The building official is authorized to terminate a permit for a temporary structure or use and to order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued. H:\BLD H50\2007 Codes AdoptionlFtnal Draft\Technical Bldg Codes - Chapte.- 15,061 ,doc Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-11 Ordinance No. Page 6 Section 15.06.045 Alternate Materials, Methods of Design and Methods of Construction The provisions of the technical codes are not intended to prevent the use of any material, method of design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by the technical codes, provided an alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the building official. The building official may approve an alternate, provided the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of the technical codes and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the technical codes in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation. The building official may require documentation necessary to make findings for approval. The details of an action granting approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the Building Division. For purposes of this section, the code development and product approval and listing processes utilized by the model code groups are deemed sufficient to make the required findings related to case-by-case approvals of alternate materials and methods of design and construction. Section 15.06.050 Tests Whenever, in the opinion of the building official, there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of the technical codes or evidence that materials or construction do not conform to the requirements of the technical codes, the building official may require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the city. Test methods shall be as specified by the technical codes or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the building official shall determine test procedures. Tests shall be made by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the building official for the period required for the retention of public records. Section 15.06.055 Authority There is hereby established a building code enforcement agency which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the building official. Whenever the term or title "administrative authority," "responsible official," "building official," "chief inspector," or other similar designation is used in any of the technical codes, it means the building official. Section 15.06.060 Powers and Duties of the building official A. The building official is authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes. For such purposes, the building official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The building official shall have the power to H:\8r..o _HSG\2007 Code$ Adopdon\Final Draft\Technica.l Bldg Codes _ Chapter 15.061 doc Revised: 11/01/200712:02:45 PM 6-12 Ordinance No. Page 7 render interpretations of this chapter and the technical codes, and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this chapter and the technical codes as may be deemed necessary to clarify the application of the provisions of this chapter. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this chapter and the technical codes. B. Deputies. The building official may appoint such number of technical officers and inspectors and other employees as necessary. The building official may deputize such inspectors or employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the building code enforcement agency. C. Right of entry. When necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes, or when the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this code or the technical codes which makes the building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official may enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this chapter, provided that if such building or premises be occupied, that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such building or premises be unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. Should entry be refused, the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. D. Stop orders. When work is being done contrary to the provisions of this chapter, the technical codes, or other pertinent laws or ordinances, the building official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and such persons shall stop the work immediately until authorized by the building official to proceed with the work. E. Occupancy violations. When a building or structure or building service equipment regulated by this chapter and the technical codes is being used contrary to the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes, the building official may order such use discontinued by written notice served on any person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed by the building official after receipt of such notice to make the structure, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of this chapter and the technical codes. F. Authority to Disconnect Utilities. The building official shall have the authority to disconnect a utility service or energy supplied to the building, structure or building service equipment regulated by this chapter or the technical codes in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. The building official shall, whenever possible, notify the serving utility, the owner and occupant of the building, structure or building service equipment of the decision to H:\BLD H5G\2oo7 Codes Adoption\Final Onft\Technical Bldg Codes - Chapter 15.061.doc Revised: 11/0112007 12:02:45 PM 6-13 Ordinance No. Page 8 disconnect prior to taking such action, and shall notify such serving utility, owner and occupant of the building, structure or building service equipment, in writing, of such disconnection immediately thereafter. G. Authority to remove building service equipment. I. When the building official ascertains that building service equipment regulated in the technical codes has become hazardous to life, health or property, or has become unsanitary, the building official shall order in writing that such equipment either be removed or restored to a safe or sanitary condition, as appropriate. The written notice shall fix a time limit for compliance with the order. Defective building service equipment shall not be maintained after receiving such notice. 2. When such equipment or installation is to be disconnected, a written notice of disconnection and causes therefore shall be given within twenty-four (24) hours to the serving utility, the owner and occupant of such building, structure or premises. 3. When any building service equipment is maintained in violation of the technical codes and in violation of a notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the building official shall institute appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation. H. Connection after order to disconnect. A person shall not make connections from an energy, fuel or power supply nor supply energy or fuel to building service equipment which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the building official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the building official until the building official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment. 1. Liability. The building official charged with the enforcement of this chapter and the technical codes, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not be rendered personally liable for damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or omission in the discharge of the assigned duties. A suit brought against the building official or employee because of such act or omission performed by the building official or employee in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances shall be defended by the city until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting there from, shall be assumed by the city. This chapter shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling a building, structure or building service equipment for damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the city be held as assuming such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this chapter H;\BLD _HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\T=chnical Bldg Codes _ Chapter 15.06] .doc Revised: 1110112007 12:02:45 PM 6-14 Ordinance No. Page 9 and the technical codes or permits or certificates issued under this chapter and the technical codes. J. Modifications. When there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes, the building official may grant modifications for individual cases. The building official must first find that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of this chapter and the technical codes impractical and that the modification is in conformance with the intent and purpose of this chapter and the technical codes and that such modification does not lessen any fire-protection requirements or any degree of structural integrity. The details of any action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the Building Division. K. Cooperation of other officials and officers. The building official may request, and shall receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials and employees so far as is required in the discharge of the duties required by this chapter, the technical codes or other city pertinent laws or ordinances. Section 15.06.065 Unsafe Buildings, Structures or Building Service Equipment A. Buildings or structures regulated by this chapter and the technical codes which are structurally inadequate or have inadequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life are unsafe buildings. B. Building service equipment regulated by this chapter and the technical codes, which constitutes a fire, electrical or health hazard, or an unsanitary condition, or is otherwise dangerous to human life, is unsafe. Use of buildings, structures or building service equipment which are a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is an unsafe use. C. Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary and other appendages or structural members which are supported by, attached to, or a part of a building and which are in a deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads which are specified in the Building Code are unsafe building appendages. D. Unsafe buildings, structures or appendages and building service equipment are public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 15.18. As an alternative, the building official may institute other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation. Section 15.06.070 Board of Appeals and Advisors The Board of Appeals and Advisors as established by Chapter 2.26 is hereby designated to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official H:\BLD_HSQ\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\TechnicaJ Bldg Codes - Chapter IS.06l.doe Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-15 Ordinance No. Page 10 relative to the application and interpretation of the techniclil codes. The Board shall render lill decisions and fmdings in writing to the Building Official and provide a copy to the appellant. The decision of the Board is fmlil. Section 15.06.075 Violations A. Unlawful acts. It shlill be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, lilter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this chapter and the techniclil codes, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes. B. Notice of violation. The building officilil is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, lilteration, extension, repair, moving, removlil, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this chapter and the techniclil codes, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter or the techniclil codes. Such notice of violation or order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation. C. Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation or order is not complied with promptly, the building officilil is authorized to request the City Attorney to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removlil or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure. D. Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this chapter or the technical codes or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, lilters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter and the techniclil codes, shlill be subject to penlilties as prescribed by law. Section 15.06.080 Permits A. Permits Required. Except as specified in subsection B of this Section, no building, structure or building service equipment regulated by this chapter and the techniclil codes shlill be erected, constructed, enlarged, liltered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate, appropriate permit for each building, structure or building service equipment has fust been obtained from the building officilil. B. Work Exempt from Permit. A permit shlill not be required for the types of work in each of the separate classes of permit as listed below. Exemption from the permit requirements of this chapter shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work H:\BLD _HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\FinaJ Draft\Tecbnical Bldg Codes - Chapler 15.061.doc Revised: 11101/200712:02:45 PM 6-16 Ordinance No. Page 11 to be done in violation of the provisions of the technical codes or any other laws or ordinances. 1. Building permits. A building permit shall not be required for the following: a. One-story detached accessory buildings, not exceeding twelve feet in height used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed one-hundred forty-four square feet and are located so as to comply with the provisions of Section 19.58.020. b. Detached patio covers, not exceeding twelve feet in height, with a projected roof area not to exceed one-hundred forty-four square feet and located at least six feet from any building or structure on the same property . c. Fences up to seventy-two inches and freestanding masonry walls up to forty-eight inches in height above the highest adjacent grade. d. Oil derricks. e. Movable cases, racks, counters and partitions not over five (5) feet nine (9) inches (1753 rom) high. f. Retaining walls which are not over three feet in height measured from the top of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable liquids. g. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2: 1. h. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than thirty (30) inches (762 rom) above grade and not over any basement or story below, and are not part of an accessible route. i. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. J. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery . H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Flnal Draft\Technical Bldg Codes - Cbapter 15.061.doc Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-17 Ordinance No. Page 12 k. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than fifty-four (54) inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall. I. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5000 gallons (18925 L) and are installed entirely above ground. m. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. n. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings. o. The installation of replacement windows in existing window openings associated with a residential dwelling unit with no modifications to the existing rough opening or to the exterior weather proofing. p. Television and radio antennas less than thirty-five feet in height. q. Fish ponds, reflective pools or other decorative water containers with a wet surface area of one-hundred square feet or less and a maximum depth of eighteen inches to the flood rim. r. Outside paving ofR-3 and U Occupancies parking surfaces. s. Re-roofmg buildings of Group R-3 and U Occupancies of less than five-hundred square feet or less than fifty percent of roof covering replacement. 1. Repairs which involve only the replacement of component parts of existing work with similar materials for the purpose of maintenance 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. Unless otherwise exempted by this chapter, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items. 2. Plumbing permits. A plumbing permit shall not be required for the following: H:\BLD _HSG12007 Codes Adoplion\Final Draft\Teclmical8ldg Cadell _ Chapter] 5.061.doc Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-18 Ordinance No. Page 13 a. The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe. However, the removal or replacement of any concealed trap, drain pipe, soil, waste or vent pipe with new material is new work and a permit and inspection is required. b. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, or the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. 3. Electrical permits. An electrical permit shall not be required for the following: a. Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle when that cord or cable is permitted by the Electrical Code. b. Repair or replacement of fixed motors, transformers or fixed approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same location. c. . Temporary decorative lighting. d. Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any switch, contactor or control device. e. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles, but not the associated outlets. f. Repair or replacement of any overcurrent device of the required capacity . g. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for signs or gas tube systems. h. Taping joints. i. Removal of electrical wiring. j. Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable experimental laboratories. H:IBLD _HSQ\2007 Code3 Adoptiljn\Final Drafl.\Tec:bnieal Bldg Codes - Chapter 15.061.doc Revised: 11/0112007 12:02:45 PM 6-19 Ordinance No. Page 14 k. The wiring for temporary theater; motion picture or television stage sets. 1. Electrical wmng, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than twenty-five (25) volts and not capable of supplying more than fifty (50) watts of energy. m. Low energy power, control and signal circuits of Class II and Class III as defined in the Electrical Code. n. The installation, alteration or repair of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment or the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energy or in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence by a public or private utility in the exercise of its function as a serving utility. o. Communication circuits per Article 800 of the Electrical Code. 4. Mechanical permits. A mechanical permit shall not be required for the following: a. A portable heating appliance, portable ventilating equipment, portable cooling unit, or a portable evaporative cooler. b. A closed system of steam, hot or chilled water piping within heating or cooling equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code. c. Replacement of any component part of assembly of an appliance which does not alter its original approval and complies with other applicable requirements of the technical codes. d. Refrigerating equipment which is part of the equipment for which a permit has been issued pursuant to the requirements of the technical codes. e. A unit refrigerating system as defmed in the Mechanical Code. Section 15.06.085 Application for a Permit A. Application. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application in writing on a form furnished by the city for that purpose. Every application shall: I. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made. H:\BLD _HSG'.2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\Technical Bldg Codes _ Chapter 15.06Ldoc Revised: 11101/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-20 Ordinance No. Page 15 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work. 3. Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended. 4. Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and specifications, and other data as required in subsection (B) of this Section. 5. State the valuation of any new building or structure or any addition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building. 6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent. 7. Give such other data and information as may be required by the building official. B. Submittal Documents. Plans, specifications, engineering calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not prepared by an architect or engineer, the building official may require the applicant submitting such plans or other data to demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. The building official may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state even if not required by state law. However, the building official may waive the requirement to submit plans, calculations, construction inspection requirements and other data if that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with this chapter. 1. Information on plans and Specifications. Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale on substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the proposed work and show in detail that the proposed work will conform to the provisions of this chapter, the technical codes and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Plans for buildings of other than Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire-resistive integrity will be maintained where penetrations will be made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication conduits, pipes and similar systems. 2. Architect or Engineer of Record. When it is required that documents be prepared by an architect or engineer, the building official may require the applicant to engage and designate on the building permit application an architect or engineer who shall act as the architect or engineer of record. If the H:\BLD HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\PinaJ Draft\Teehnical Bldg Codes - Chapter IS.06l.doc Revised: 11/01/200712:02:45 PM 6-21 Ordinance No. Page 16 circumstances require, the applicant may designate a substitute architect or engineer of record who shall perform all the duties required of the original architect or engineer of record. The applicant shall notify the building official in writing if the architect or engineer of record is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties. The architect or engineer of record shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all submittal documents prepared by others, including deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building. 3. Deferred Submittals. Deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design which are not submitted at the time of the application and which are to be submitted to the building official within a specified period. Deferred submittals shall have prior approval of the building official. The architect or engineer of record shall list the deferred submittals on the plans at time of application and shall submit the deferred submittal documents for review by the building official. The architect or engineer of record shall submit the deferred submittals to the building official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittals have been reviewed and that they have been found to be in general conformance with the design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until their design and deferred submittals have been approved by the building official. c. Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of application shall expire, and plans and other data submitted for review 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 one hundred eighty (180) days on written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. An application shall not be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee. Section 15.06.090 Permit Issuance A. Issuance. The application, plans, specifications, computations 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 the city to verify compliance with all applicable laws. 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 chapter, the technical codes, and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in Section 15.06.095 have been paid, the building official shall issue a permit to the applicant. H;\BLD _HSG\2007 Code! Adoption\Final Draft\Teehnic:al Bldg Codes _ Chapter IS,061.doc Revised: 1110112007 12:02:45 PM 6-22 Ordinance No. Page 17 When a permit is issued, and plans and specifications are required for that permit, the building official 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 building official, and all work regulated by this chapter or the technical codes shall be done in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The building official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building, structure or building service equipment before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building, structure or building service equipment have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of the technical codes. The issuance of a partial permit shall not, in any way, commit the building official to grant a permit for the entire building, structure or building service will be granted. B. Retention of Plans. The building official shall maintain an official copy, microfilm, electronic or other type of photographic copy of the plans of every building, during the life of the building, for which the City issued a building permit. All plans for common interest developments as defined in Section 1351 of the California Civil Code shall be maintained with the following exceptions: 1. Single or multiple dwellings not more than two stories and basement in height. 2. Garages and other structures appurtenant to buildings listed in Exception (a) above. 3. Farm or ranch buildings. 4. Anyone-story building where the span between bearing walls does not exceed 25 feet, except a steel frame or concrete building. C. Validity of Permit. The issuance of a permit or approval of plans, specifications and computations shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter or the technical codes, or of any other ordinance of the city. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Chapter, the technical codes, or of other ordinances of the City shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on plans, specifications and other data shall not prevent the building official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in these plans, specifications and other data, or prevent the building official from stopping building operations when there is a violation of these plans, specifications and other data, or violations of this Chapter or the technical codes, or of any other ordinances. D. Expiration of Permit. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire, if the building or work authorized by H:\BLD _HSQ\2007 Codes AdoptionlFinal Draft\Teehnieal Bldg Cod= - Chapter IS.06I.dcx: Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-23 Ordinance No. Page 18 such permit is not commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, 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 that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee. A permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The building official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days upon written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. Permits shall not be extended more than once. E. Suspension or Revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this Chapter and the technical codes when the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of this Chapter, the technical codes or any other ordinance or regulation. Section 15.06.095 Fees A. General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section or as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the City. B. Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as specified in the Master Fee Schedule of the City ofChula Vista. The determination of value or valuation shall be made by the building official and shall be based on the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air- conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and other permanent equipment. C. Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 15.06.085(B), the applicant shall pay a plan review fee at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. The plan review fee shall be as specified in the Master Fee Schedule of the City of Chula Vista. The plan review fees are separate fees from the permit fees and are in addition to the permit fees. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittals as defined in Section 15.06.085(B)(3), an additional plan H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Code! Adopcion\FinaJ Draft\Technical Bldg COOell_ Chaplet lS.06l.doc Revised: 1110112007 12:02:45 PM 6-24 Ordinance No. Page 19 review fee shall be charged. This additional plan review fee shall be as specified in the Master Fee schedule of the City of Chula Vista. D. Investigation Fees: Work Without a Permit. 1. Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is required by this Chapter or the technical codes has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, the building official may make a special investigation before a permit may be issued for such work. 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 pursuant to this section. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of this Chapter, the technical codes, or from the penalty prescribed by law. However, the building official may waive the investigation fee if the building official finds that such work was urgently necessary and 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. If there is an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, the investigation fee shall be charged. 2. Fee Refunds. The building official may authorize refunding of a fee paid pursuant to this section which was erroneously paid or collected. The building official may authorize refunding of not more than eighty (80) percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Chapter and the technical codes. The building official may authorize refunding of not more than eighty (80) percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any examination time has been expended. The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee or applicant not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment. Section 15.06.100 Inspections A. General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official, and the construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the building official. In addition, certain types of construction shall have special inspection as specified in Chapter 17 of the Building Code. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this Chapter, the technical codes, or of other City H:\BLD _HSG\2007 Codes AdQption\Fin.sJ Draft\Tcclmieal Bldg Codes - Chapter 15.06Ldoc Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-25 Ordinance No. Page 20 ordinances. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Chapter, the technical codes, or of other City ordinances shall not be valid. The applicant shall cause the construction or work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the building official. Neither the building official nor the City shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection. The building official may require a survey of the lot to verify that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans. B. Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permittee or the agent of the permittee has posted or otherwise made available an inspection record card to allow the building official conveniently to make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. The permittee shall maintain this card available until fmal approval has been granted by the building official. C. Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. The building official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing, by telephone or other means at the option of the building official. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required either by this Chapter or the technical codes to provide access to and means for inspection of the work. D. Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without fust obtaining the approval of the building official. The building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed or shall notify the permittee or an agent of the permittee that that portion of the construction fails to comply with this Chapter or the technical codes. Any portions which do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official. There shall be a fmal inspection and approval of all buildings and structures when completed and ready for occupancy and use. E. Required Inspections. All plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems for which a permit is required by this Chapter or the technical codes, shall be inspected by the H;IBLD _HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final OI1lft\Technic::al Bldg Codes _ Chapter 15.06l.dac Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-26 Ordinance No. Page 21 building official. No portion of these systems shall be concealed until inspected and approved. All technical code required testing of these systems shall be inspected and approved. All reinforcing steel and the structural framework of a building or structure shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the inspection and approval of the building official. Protection of joints and penetrations in fue-resistive assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved by the building official. The building official, upon notification, shall make the following inspections: a. Underground inspection. To be made after all underground plumbing systems, electrical conduits and mechanical systems are in place and prior to backfill and concrete. All systems are to be under the applicable test as required by code. b. Foundation inspection. To be made after excavations for footings are complete and required reinforcing steel and other required structural hardware is in place. For concrete foundations, required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except when concrete is ready-mixed in accordance with approved nationally recognized standards, the concrete need not be on the job site. When the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood, additional inspections may be required by the building official. c. Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. To be made after in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor. d. Roof and/or floor. To be made after all framing and structural systems are complete for the floor and roof systems. No floor or roof covering is to be installed prior to this inspection and approval. e. Frame inspection. To be made after the roof covering, framing, all structural systems, fue blocking and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys and vents are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, and mechanical cables, pipes, and ducts are installed and are under the code required tests, as applicable. H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\Technical Bldg Cadell - Chapter] 5.061 ,doc Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-27 Ordinance No. Page 22 f. Lath and/or wallboard inspection. To be made after lathing and wallboard, interior and exterior, is in place but before plaster is applied or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished. The testing of gas piping systems is to be inspected at this time. g. Final inspection. To be made after all work required by the building permit is complete. F. Required Building Service Equipment Inspections. 1. General. Building service equipment for which a permit is required by this Chapter and the technical code shall be inspected by the building official. Building service equipment intended to be concealed by a permanent portion of the building shall not be concealed until inspected and approved. When the installation of building service equipment is complete, an additional and final inspection shall be made. Building service equipment regulated by the technical codes shall not be connected to the water, fuel or power supply, or sewer system until authorized by the building official. 2. Operation of Building Service Equipment. The requirements of this section shall not be considered to prohibit the operation of building service equipment installed to replace existing building service equipment serving an occupied portion of the building in the event a request for inspection of such building service equipment has been filed with the building official not more than forty-eight (48) hours after the replacement work is completed, and before any portion of such building service equipment is concealed by permanent portions of the building. G. Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections specified above, the building official may make or require other inspections of construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this Chapter or the technical codes and other laws which are enforced by the City. H. Special Inspection and Structural Observation. For special inspection and structural observation, see Chapter 17 of the Building Code. 1. Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed in the following circumstances: I) 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; 2) when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site; 3) when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector; 4) for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested; 5) or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official. H;\BLD_HSGI2007 Codes Adoplion\Final Draft\TechnicaJ BIds: Codes_ Chaptel" 15.061.dlJe Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-28 Ordinance No. Page 23 This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of the technical codes, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection. The applicant shall pay the reinspection fee as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule of the City of Chula Vista before requesting a reinspection. The building official shall not conduct a reinspection of the work will until the required fees have been paid. Section 15.06.105 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 of the City of Chula Vista, the building official may inspect an existing structure to ascertain its compliance with the provisions of this Chapter, the technical codes, and other applicable laws and ordinances, and report findings in writing to the owner. Section 15.06.110 Connection to Utilities A. Energy Connections. Persons shall not make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to building service equipment which is regulated by the technical codes and for which a permit is required by this code, until approved by the building official. B. Temporary Connections. The building official may authorize the temporary connection of the building service equipment to the source of energy, fuel or power for the purpose of testing building service equipment, or for use under a temporary certificate of occupancy. The building official shall coordinate the approval of a temporary connection with all other applicable city departments. Section 15.06.115 Certificate of Occupancy A. Use or Occupancy. Buildings or structures shall not be used or occupied nor shall a change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy. However, this subsection does not apply to Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this Chapter, the technical codes, or of other City ordinances. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Chapter, the technical codes, or of other City ordinances, shall not be valid. B. Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in the Building Code. H:\BLD HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\Te<:hnical aldg Codes - Chapter 15.061.doc Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-29 Ordinance No. Page 24 C. Certificate Issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and fmds no violations of the provisions of this Chapter, the technical codes, or other laws which are enforced by the City, and after the building official receives approvals from the public works and planning departments for completion of all required improvements, zoning code compliance and all other project conditions of approval, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy which shall contain the following: 1. The building permit number. 2. The address of the building. 3. The name and address of the owner. 4. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued. 5. A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this Chapter and the technical codes for the group and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified. 6. The name of the building official. D. Temporary Certificate. If the building official finds that substantial hazard will not result from occupancy of a building or portion thereof before the same is completed, a temporary certificate of occupancy for the use of a portion or portions of a building or structure may be issued prior to the completion of the entire building or structure. The building official shall coordinate the issuance of a temporary certificate with all applicable city departments. E. Posting. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the building official. F. Revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this Chapter and the technical codes when the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information, or when it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation this Chapter, the technical codes, or of other City ordinances. H:\BLD _HS012007 Codes AdoplionlFinll Draft\Techni<:a1 Bldg Codes _ Chapter 15.061.doc Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-30 Ordinance No. Page 25 SECTION II. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage. Submitted by: Approved as to form by '-!-b~) tL_~rr- Ann Moore City Attorney James Sandoval Director of Planning & Building Brad Remp, C.B.O. Assistant Director/Building Official H:\BLD _HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\Ttchnical Bldg Codes - Chapter 15.06l.doc Revised: 11/01/2007 12:02:45 PM 6-31 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION The City Council of the City ofChula Vista does ordain as follows: SECTION I. That Chapter 15.08 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 15.08 BUILDING CODE Sections: 15.08.010 15.08.070 15.08.080 California Building Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. Subsection 704.11 is amended to add an exception to the requirement for parapets. Subsection 903.2 is amended to require installation of automatic fire- extinguishing system in buildings greater than celiain height. Subsection 1509.6 is added to Section 1509 to require equipment enclosures on roofs. 15.08.100 15.08.010 California Building Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference the Califomia Building Code, 2007 Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 pati 2, including Appendix C and Appendix 1 of that document as copYlighted by the International Code Council, and the California Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Chula Vista for regulating the erection, construction. enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, conversion, occupancy, use, height, and area of all buildings and structures in the City, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this Chapter. 15.08.070 Subsection 704.11 is amended to add an exception to the requirement for parapets. Exception 7 is hereby added to Subsection 704.11 of the California Building Code, as it applies in Chula Vista, and shall read as follows: Exception 7. Conversion of existing Group R occupancies to offices. 15.08.080 Subsection 903.2 is amended to require installation of automatic fire- extinguishing system in buildings greater than certain height. Subsection 903.2 of the Califomia Building Code is hereby amended, as it applies in Chula Vista, by the addition of the following: 6-32 Ordinance No. Page 2 In every building regardless of occupancy, group or type of construction, when such building is more than f011y feet or tour stories or more in height. 15.08.100 Subsection 1509.6 is added to Section 1509 to require equipment enclosUl"es on roofs. Subsection 1509.6 is hereby added to Section 1509 of the California BLlilding Code. as it applies in Chula Vista, and shall read as follows: Subsection 1509.6 Equipment Enclosure. Operating equipment, including piping and ducts located on the roof of a building, shall be shielded from view from public thoroughfares. and private and public parking lots. Equipment enclosures shall not be constructed so as to trap flammable or combustible vapors. Exception: Solar collectors. Does not include structural supporting members. SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that each of the amendments noted above to the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code is necessary due to local climatic. geological and topographical conditions. SECTION m. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage. Presented by Approved as to fonn by James Sandoval Dit"ector of Planning and Building v~ ~~-::b; i-r-- Ann Moore U City Attomey Brad Remp. C.8.0 Assistant Director/Building Official {":'.l)tll:Ul1lenls :1111.1 Sc:ttil1gs\elis:"II::\Lllcal S~ttil1g:s\TL'111pnr::iry rl~~~~les\OLKF\CBC07.doc ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHUlA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 1508 OF THE CHUlA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHUlA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOllOWS: SECTION I. That Chapter 15.08 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sections: 1508010 1508.020 1508.030 1508040 1508.041 1508045 15.08.050 1508060 1508070 1508080 1508090 1508100 Chapter 15.08 BUILDING CODE California Building Code, 200+Z Edition adopted by reference. Subsoction 104.2.1 General, amended to designate ,^,ssistant Director of Planning anEl Building os Building Official. Subsestion 105.1 Boord of .^.ppeals and ,^.d','isors is amended to conler suitability of alternate materials jurisdiction on Boord of ,^,ppeale. Subsoction 106.2 Exempted Worl~ is amended to delete exemptions lor certain types of construction Irom the r.oquiremont to obtain a building permit. Subsection 107.2 amended Permit feee. Subsection 107.3 amendod Plan Review loes. This soction 'NOS repealed by Ordinanco ~Io. 2871. Subsection 108.1.2 addod to Section 108.1 to authorizo compliance curley inspections. Subsection 709.4.1 704.11 12 amended to add an exception to the requirement for parapets. Subsection 904.2.1 903.2 12 amended to require installation of automatic fire- extinguishing system in buildings greater than certain height Section 1503 amended to provide lor more rostrictivo roof coverings. Subsection ~ 1509.5 12 added to Section +&1-t 1509 to require equipment enclosures on roofs. 15.08.010 California Building Code, 2004Z Edition adopted by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 2, includinq aM Appendix.Q Chaptor d, Division 1[; and Appendix! Chapter 15; /\ppendix Chapter d1, Division II and Di'lision III of that Geflaifl document as copyrighted by the International Conference of e!uilding Officials Code Councii, and the California Building Standards Commission. Chapter 11, .^.ccessibility is 110r-oby exomptod. 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 fer the issuance of permits and collection of loos therelor and each and 011 such r-ogulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and torms of the Calilornia Building Code, 2001 Edition, anEl ,^,ppenElix Chaptor d, Division !!; ,^,ppendix (.:\[)lll.:l.\I11~l1b :lIld Sdtings\~lisac\Ll)cal Senings\Templlrury 11l6~~~es\OLKF\CBC07 S_U.doc ChJptor 15; ,^,ppondix ChJptor :l1, Div:sion II and Division III Jre homby FOforrod to, Jdoptod, Jnd mJdo J pJrt horeof JS tho~gh luIIy sot forth horoin, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative. orqanizational and enforcement rules and requlations for this Chapter. 15.08,020 S~bseGtien 104.2,1 General amended to designate assistant direster of tile building divisien as b~ilding ef.fisia!. Subsoction 101.2.1 of tho CJlifornicl B~ilding Codo, os it applios in tho City of Ch~1J Vista, is horoby omondod to read os follows: Subsoction 1012.1 Gonorol. Tho Bu'lding Official is horoby authorizod and dir-actod to ontorco 011 tho previsions of this codo. For such purposos the Building Official sholl hJVO tho powors of J low onforcomont offico:. Tho Building Official sholl RJVO tho ~owor to rondo: intorprotJtions of this codo and to adopt Jnd onforco rulos and rogulations supplofRontal to this codo os fRJY 130 e1oomoe nocossar! in ordor to clanfy tho application of tho provisions of this codo. S~ch intorpretations, rulos and rog~IJtions shJIl 130 in conformity with the intont one p~rposo of this codo. Tho B~ilding OlliciJI sholl 130 tho ,'Icsistant Dirostor of tho Building Division. 15,08,OJO SUGsestien 105,1 Beard ef ^I'lpeals and Aavisars amenaeato sonfer s~itabilitJ of alternate materials j~risaistion on Boara of AIl\:Jea1s. Subsoction 105.1 of the California Building Codo, os it applios in tho City of Chula VistJ, is horob,' omondod to rOJd os follows: S~bsoclion 105.1 BOJrd of ,A,ppoals Jnd ,^,dvisors. To dotormino 11'10 s~itobility of ollo:nJto matonols, mothods of construction and to provide for rOJsonablo intorpr-olation of tho pfOvisions of this codo, thoro sholl be and Is horoby oroatod J Boord of ,^,ppools anel ,^,dvisors consisling of Sovon mombors who Jro q~Jlifiod by o)(perionco one trJining to pass ~pon mallors portalning to 8~ilding constr~clion. Tho B~Ilding Official shall bo on ox officio mombor who sholl not 130 ontillod 10 voto Jnd who sholl oct os socrotar! 10 tRe BOJrd. Tho Boord of AppoJls and .^.dvisors shall 130 a~~ointod by tho Mayo: and confirmoe by Ihe Cit,' Council. Tho Boord sholl rondor JIl docisions anel findings in writing to tho B~ilding Official with 0 d~plicJte co~y to tho JppollJnt. Tho dooision of tho Boord is final. Tho BOJrd of ,'Ippools ana .^.dvisors sholl re80ffimona to 11'10 City Council s~cR now 10gislJtion doomod nocossarj to govorn construction in tho Cit)' of ChulJ Visla. 15.08,040 Exempted Werk S~l:lseGtien 106,2 is ameRaed te aelete exem\:JtieRs fer certain types af Genstr~GtieA trem tile reEjUiremeRt to ebtaiA a b~ilaing permit. Subsoction 106.2 of tRe CJlifornia Building Codo os it applios in Ch~IJ VistJ shJl1 r-aod os follows: S~bsocjion 1 Q6.2 EXEMPTED 'NORK. No PO:SOA, firm, or corporation sRolI oroct, construct, onlargo, oltor, ropair, FROVO, improvo, romoyo, convort, or domolish any 8~ilding or str~cture in tho (':\[)Ol.:UIllt:I1IS <.Jilt! Scttil1gs\eJi.:iuc\Lt1l.:uI S~ttings\Tell1por:.Jry [I~~~ sles\OLKF\CBC07 S_U.doc city of Chula Vista or sauso tho samo to be done without lirct obbning 0 soparate building pormit for oach such building or structure frDm tho Building Official except as follows: ^ ", Foncos up to wlonty FiVO inchos and froo standing masonry WJlls up to forty eight inches in height above tho Righest adjacent grado. B. Dotachod patio covors, not excoeding FNelvo loot in hoight, with a projoctod mof GrOG not to oxcood ono hundr.ed forty lour squaro loot and at least six leot lfOm any building or structure on the same property. Ono storj detocRod occessorj buildings, net oxcooding twol'lo loot in height used as tool and storago shods, ployhousos and similar usos, providod tho lioor omo doos not oxcood ono hundrod Iorty four squaro loot and oro 10CJtod so as to comply with tho pr{)visions of ChulJ Vista Municipal Codo, goction 19.58.020 c. D. Oil derricks. E. MOVJblo casos, countors, and portitionc not ovor li'lo loot, nino inchos in hoight. F. Rotaining walls which aro not ovor throo foot in Reight moasured fmm tho top of tho looting to tho top of tho WJII, unloss supporting 0 surchar.ge or impounding liammablo liquids. G. T elov/sion Jnd mdio :mtennas loss than thirty fivo Ioet in hoight. H. ,^iNnings projecting net mom than lift, four incRes and attached te, Jnd supported by, tho exterior walls of buildings ef Group R 3, Divisien 3 or U Occupancy. I. Platferms, walks and dri'lowoj'S not more than thirt, incRes above grade and not over any bJsemont or story below. I ,. Tomporarj motion picturo, tolc'lision Jnd thoJtor stogo sots and sconory. K. Pro fabricated swimming pools accessory to a Gr-oup R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool WJlls am entirely abovo tho adjacent grado and if tho capacity dees not mewed live thousand gJllens. L Fish ponds, reliective peols or ether decorativo ':iator contJinors with 0 wet surl'aco Jrea of one hundred square foot or lecs and a maximum de~tl1 of eighteen inches to the flood rim. M. Repairs which involvo only the replacement of component parts of existing work with similar materials lor the purpose of maintonance, and which 80 not aggregato ovor $500.00 in valuation in any twolve month poriod, and do not affect any olectrical, plumbing or mochanical installations. Repairs exempt frem pormit mquiroments sholl not include any addition, chango, or modilication in construction, exit facilitios, or permanent fixturos or equipment. gpocifically oxempted from permit requirements without limit to valuation ore: 1. Painting, ~apering, docorating and similar Yiorl~. (":',D\\ttlll1el1L:. and Settings\clis:.lI.:\Lol.:ul S~ttil1gs\Tel11rllrary [1lf)~'3tleS\OLKF\CBC07 S_U.tloc 2. InstJIIJtioR 01 ~oor sO'loring. 3. (3binot won\. 4. Ouffiido pClVing 01 R 3 Jnd U OccupJncios pJrking surbcos. (CCR Titlo 24 Dis3blod .^,ccoss Ro~uifOd.) 6. Ro rooling suildings 01 Group R 3nd U Occup3ncios 01 less thJn fi'le hURdfGd SqUJfO foot or loss thJn lifty porDont 01 roof cO'loring roplJcomont. This soction sholl Rot bo construed to mquiro sepJrote building permits for dwelling Jnd Jccessory buildings or structuros on tho SJme proporty which ore described in the suilding pormit JpplicJtion. plot plan onEl othor drJwings. Exomption from tho pormit roquifDmontc of this sodo sholl not bo deemod to gront JuthorizJtion for any worl\ to be dono in Jny mJnne: in violJtion of tho provisions ef this code or Jny other IJWS or ordinoncos 01 tho City 01 ChulJ Vista. 15.08.1)41 SllllseotiElR 107.2 amendeEl Permitfees. Subcoction 107.2 01 tho Colilo:niJ Building Codo is omendod to read JS follows: Subsection 107.2 Pormit Foos. Pormit foes sholl be os spocifiod in the Mostor Foo Schodulo of tho City of ChulJ Vista. 15.08.045 SU8sediEln 107.J amenEleEl Plan Rcvicw fees. Subsoction 107.3 01 tho Colifo:nio Building Code is omondod to food JS follo.....s: Subsoction 107.3 PIJn Roview Foos. '.^Ihon J plan or othor dotJ 3ro mquirod to bo submittod by Subsection 106.3.2. 0 plJn rC'liew foe shJII bo pJid at tho time of susmitting pbns Jnd spocificotions for reviow. Said ~bn reviow sholl be JS speciliod in tho Moster Foe Sehodulo. 15.08.050 SectiElR 107 is amendeEllly aElEliR!j sullsectiElR 107.7, Exoe!ltioRs, wai'liR!j fees for !jElVernmeRt entities, aREI SullseolieR 107.8, ReteRtiElR Elf !lIaRS, te sl1ar!je fees RElt contaiReEl iR IRe UBC. RopeJlod by Ord. 28723 1. 2002. (Ord. 2780 B 3 1. 1999). 15.08.060 SU8seotiEln 1Q8.1.2 aElEleEl to SeotiElR 108.1 tEl autl10rize cElm!llianoe survey iRs!leetiElRs. Subsection 108.1.2 is horoby oddod to Section 108.1 of the CJlifomio BuilElin~ Codo, os it Jpplies in Chub ViSt3, Jnd said subsection (h) sholl read os follows: Subsoction 108.1.2 Compliance Survey Inspoction. Upon fOcoipt 01 0 written requost fo: J compliJnce survoy !rem tho owner and pJymont of the foe speciliod in tho Mostor Feo Schedulo, tho (-'''Dl1cument:; anti Sellings\t::lisuc\LOI.:<:ll Settings\Telllporal'Y rl1er~~,tes\OLKF\CBC'07 S_U.doc Building Offici31 may inspoct 3n existing structurG to a8cort3in its compliance with the provisions of this coda ond other applicable lows ond ordinancos, 3nd roport findings in writing to the owner. 15.08.070 Subsection 709.4.1 704.11 is amended to add an exception to the requirement for parapets. Exception e Z is hereby added to Subsection 709.4.1 704.11 of the California Building Code, as it applies in Chula Vista, which EXCEPTlml e and shall read as follows: Exception e Z. Conversion of existing Group R occupancies to offices. 15.08.080 Subsection 904.2.1 903.2 ~ amended to require installation of automatic fire. extinguishing system in buildings greater than certain height. Subsection 904.2.1 903.2 of the California Building Code is hereby amended, as it applies in Chula Vista, by the addition of the following: In every building regardless of occupancy, group or type of construction, when such building is more than forty feet or four stories or more in height. 15.08.090 SeGtioR 1503 amended to provide for more restriGtive roaf Go'/erings. Soction 15Ga of tho California Building GoEle 08 it oppliod in Chula Vieta is amondod os follows: Sootion 1501 Tl=lo roof covoring on any structuro rogulatod 13y this codo Sh311 bo os spocifiod in Tablo ~Jo. 15 ,^. and os classifiod in Soction 1504. Wood shingles and wood shol(os sholl havo 0 minimum Closs "C" fire rosistivo roting. 15.08.100 Subsection ~ 1509.6 is added to Section t&14 1509 to require equipment enclosures on roofs. Subsection ~ 1509.6 is hereby added to Section -1-9++ 1509 of the California Building Code, as it applies in Chula Vista, which subsoction 1511.5 and shall read as follows: Subsection ~ 1509.6 Equipment Enclosure. Operating equipment, including piping and ducts located on the roof of a building, shall be shielded from view from public thoroughfares, and private and public parking lots. Equipment enclosures shall not be constructed so as to trap flammable or combustible vapors. Exception: Solar collectors. Does not include structural supporting members. SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION. (, ":,!)\lClIl11l;:l1b and Settings\elisac\Local Settings\Telllpllrary 'r~e~3 ~les\OL[(F\CBC07 S_U.d\)(,; The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that each of the amendments noted above to the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code is necessary due to local climatic, geological and topographical conditions. SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage. Presented by Approved as to form by James Sandoval Director of Planning and Building Ann Moore City Attorney Brad Remp, C.B.O Assistant Director/Building Official {':\DocLJmenb :md Settil1gs\etisa.:\Lol.:Jl Settings\Tel11l'\ln1ry rnEf=.e3~ks\OLKF\(,BC07 S_U.uoc ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF 1HE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10 OF 1HE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING 1HE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2007 EDITION The City Council of the City ofChu1a Vista does ordain as follows: SECTION I. That Chapter 15.10 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 15.10 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE Sections: 15.10.010 California Referenced Standards Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. 15.10.010 California Referenced Standards Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference the California Referenced Standards Code, know as California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 12,2007 Edition, excluding Chapter 12-1 Administration of that document, as copyrighted by the California Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Referenced Standards Code of the City of Chula Vista, excluding Chapter 12-1, for the purpose of providing minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, certain equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City of Chula Vista. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this Chapter. SECTION II. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage. Presented by Approved as to form by James Sandoval Director of Planning and Building v~ ()h~t Ann Moore City Attorney 6-40 Ordinance No. Page 2 Brad Remp, C.B.O Assistant Director/Building Official H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\CRSC07.doc 6-41 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2007 EDITION. . THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOllOWS: SECTION I. That Chapter 15.10 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: Chapter 15.10 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE Sections: 15.10.010 15.19.929 Califomia Referenced Standards Code 2001- 2007 Edition adopted by reference. SUBseGliaA 12.1.105.2 of SestioA 12.1.105 ameAEleEl te aesi€lAate Boam of ^ppeals anEl aEl>Jisar-s as Boam of appeals. 15.10.010 California Referenced Standards Code, 2QO.1. 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference that serlain Elosumenl KAowA ami Elesi€lAateEl as the Califomia Referenced Standards Code, know as Califomia Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 12, 2001- 2007 Edition, excludina Chapter 12-1 Administration of that certain document, as copyrighted by the Califomia Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Califomla Referenced Standards Code of the City of Chula Vista, CalifeFAia, excludina Chapter 12-1, for the purpose of providing minimum standards to safeguard life or limb. health, properly and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, certain eauipment. use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings, structures within the City of Chula Vista tRis jufisdistion aAa seFlaiA equipmeAt spesifisally r:e€lulated her:eiA. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative, oraanizationai and enforcement rules and reaulatlons for this Chapter. 15.10.020 Subsestian 12.1.105.1 of Sestian 12.1.105 amended ta designate !laaFEI af ^ppeals and Ad':isars as !laaFG af Appeals. SUBseelieA 12.1.195.1 af SeslioA 12.1.195 af IRe CaiifGmia Reler:eAsea SlaAdams CeEle 1999 fQQ1 editioA, aAa Ihe lille pr.meaeAt tRer:elo, as it applies iA tRe City af CRula Visla, is ReFel3y ameAdeale Fead as lellows: Baam af I\ppeals aAEl .^,a':iser-s. Sestlon SUBsesliaA 12.1.105.1 GeAeral. 11'1 eFEier to Rear aAa ElesiEle appeals of aFEieFS, aosisieAs er deteFFAiAaliaAs made BY the BuildiAg OfIisial or fife shief r:elative Ie the applisalioA aAa iRteFf3r.elatisAs sf tRis seae, theFe is Rer:eBY eSlaBlisReEl a Baam sf .'\ppeals aAd ,'\aviser-s seAsistiAg ef seveA memBeFS '....he BFe Ejualifiea BY expeFieAse ana traiAiAg to pass UpSA matter-s peRaiAiAg Ie H:\BLD HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\FinaJ Draft\CRSC07 S_U.doc - 6-42 b~i1ai~~ ce~strYstiaR, ~se a~a asc~paRGY. Tl:1e AssistaRt Directer af the PlaRRiR~ aRa !MaiR~ Di\'isiaR aRa the Fire Mal<Jl:1al sRall be eJ( sffic'e membelt1 '.'il:1a sl:1all ~et be eRtitled Ie VBte. TRe AssistaRt Directer ef tRe PlaRRiR~ aREI 8~ilaiR~ Di'..isien sRall act as sesretarjle the 8saFEl. Tl:1e 8saFEl af I',ppeals ana ,\avisel<J sRall be appei~tea by tRe Mayer aRa cenlirmea by the City Ce~Rcil. Tl:1e 8saFEl shall reRaer all aecisieRs aRa IiRain~s iR WFjijR~ Ie tfle Assistant Dir-eGtar of !Bg PlaRRiR~ aRa 8~i1diR~ Di'/isiaR witl:1 a~plicate sapy te the appellaRt. ,\ppeals te the bsaFEl shall be pFGsossea iR ascaFElaAso witR the pFG'/isisRs cORtaiRea iR CRJpt-er 5 of tl:1is saae sr iR aSSeraJRSS ','Iitl1 s~sl:1 pFGcea~res as may be prescFibea by tl:1e CiF! /\ttoFAey of tRe City sf CR~la Vista. Tl:1e aesisieR of the BoaFEl is IiRal. The 8sar.a of ,A,ppeals ana M'/iselt1 sl:1all reGSFAFAeRa te the City Ce~Rsil s~cl:1 Re',\' le~islatieR aeemea Ressssary to ~e\'sFA censtructieR, use aRa aGS~pJRGY ef struGtures iR the City ef CI:1~la Vista. SECTION II. EFFECTIVE DATE. This erdinance will take effect and be in ferce thirty days after final passage. Presented by Approved as te ferm by James Sandeval Directer ef Planning and Building Ann Moere City Attemey Brad Remp, C.B.O Assistant Director/Building Official H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\CRSC07 S_U.doc 6-43 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION The City Council of the City ofChula Vista does ordain as follows: SECTION I. That Chapter 15.16 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 15.16 MECHANICAL CODE* Sections: 15.16.010 California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. · For statutory authority for cities to adopt codes by reference, see Gov. Code S 50022.1, et seq.; for statutory adoption of building codes and other codes to apply as housing construction regulations throughout the state, see Health and Safety Code S 17922. 15.16.010 California Mechanical Code 2007 Edition adopted by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference the California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, and Appendix A thereof as copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City ofChula Vista, providing for and regulating the complete installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems within the City. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this Chapter. SECTION II. EFFECTIVE DATE. lbis ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage. Presented by Approved as to form by James Sandoval Director of Planning and Building .~~ tt~~1r- Ann Moore City Attorney 6-44 Ordinance No. Page 2 Brad Remp, C.B.O Assistant Director/Building Official H:\Attomey\Final Resos\2007\11 13 07\CMC07.doc 6-45 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION. THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOllOWS: SECTION I. That Chapter 15.16 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 15.16 MECHANICAL CODE" Sections: 15.16.010 Hi.1e.020 1a.1e.030 Hi.1e.040 18.1e.080 California Mechanical Code:!OO+ 2007 Edition adopted by reference. S~llseatiaR 198.1 ameREleEl ta Elesi~Rato ll~ili~in!:l sffiaial. S~llsestian 119.1 amenElea la confer s~itabilily sf altemate mateRals j~risElictian sn baarEl af apfleals. S~bsectian 1113.1 amenEleEl ta sflecif-y local fee str~clure. S~bseation 118.3, Plan re':ie'll fees, is EleleteEl. " For statutory authority for cities to adopt codes by reference, see Gov. Code 9 50022.1, et seq.; for statutory adoption of building codes and other codes to apply as housing construction regulations throughout the state, see Health and Safety Code 9 17922. 15.16.010 California Mechanical Code 20M 2007 Edition adopted by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference IRat aortain sss~ment known ana aesi~nates as the California Mechanical Code, :!OO+ 2007 Edition, known as the Califomia Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, and Appendix A, CRaflter 13, Part I, of :\flflensix e, ana '^'flpensix C thereof as copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of Chula Vista, providing for and regulating the complete installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems within the City. ,...aAEI flr-D'Iiain!:l Ier tRe iss~ance of permits themler, ana eacR ana all s~cR re~~lalions, provisions, flenalties, sanaitians anEl torms of tRe Califomia MeoRanioal Caae, 2901 eElitian, ana :\flpensix .^., CRapter 13, Part I, sf ^flflOnsix e ans/\ppenElix C lher€to are Rereey fofcArea to, aaofltos ana mase a part Reresf as tho~!:lh fully sot fertR Rerein, OXGefllin~ s~cR portions as are hereinaftor Elelelea, meElifioa or amenaea. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative, orGanizational and enforcement rules and reGulations for this Chapter. 15.16.020 Subs6stiEln 108.1 amended tEl designate building Elffisial. S~esesliaA 198.1 af tRe Calilemia MesRanisal Cose, as it applies in Ch~la Vista, sRall reas as fellav.'s: H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\CMC07 S_U.doc 6-46 a~l3sestion 1Qg.1 General. The EMa/n!j Oflisial is AeFeby aytAsrizea ana air-eslea 10 enfeme aillAe ~rev/sions of lAis oose. Fer S~SA p~~oses the EMain!j Oflisial sAail Aave tAe pawors of a la'.'l eRfereement ofliser. TAe EMsinfl OflisiJl sAail Aa':e lAe ~awer 10 Fenaer /nle~FelatieRs of tA/S sase ana to aaopt aRa enforoe FIlias aRa r-efl~lat/SRS s~~~lemeRtalla tAis oose as may l3e aeemaa nesessary iR orSer to olarify tAe applioatiaR sf the previsions of lhis soae. a~sA inle~retatisns, rules ana re!j~laliens sAail /;)e in oonfermlty wilh tAe inlent aRa p~r~ose of IAis ssae. TAe El~i1ainfJ Oflisial, herein referenoea, sAail be the .A.ssistaRt Diraotsr of the El~ilainfJ Division. 15.16.030 S~bseGtiaR 110.1 ameRaed to GaRfer switability of alternate materials j~risdiGtian an board of appeals. ayl3sestion 11Q.1 of the Californ/a Meohan/sal Caae, as It a~~lies iR Ch~la V/sla, si:1ail reaa as feilows: a~l3seotion 11Q.1 Eleara af I\ppeals ana /\avisars. Te aelermine tAe s~ila/;)iiity of altemale materials, meIRaas sf sanstrystian aRa to prev/ae fer Feasanable inle~retation af tAe previsions of li:1is soae, tAere si:1all be ana is AeFeby orcatea a Elsara of ^ppeals ana ,^,av/sars sons/slin!! of se':en moml3efS who ar-e (;!~aliflea by experieRoe ana trainin!jle pass ~pon malters peFlaininflle mesAanieal aesi!jn, sonstFllstian ana mainlananoe ana IRe p~l3lis Aealth aspesls of meshanisal syslems ana wha are nst em~layees of tAe jyrisdistion. TAe El~i1aiR!j Oflioial sAail be an ex aflisia member who si:1all nst l3e ent/lled te vele and WAO shail ast as sesFetary Ie tAe ElearEl. The Elaar.a shail be appa/nlea by ti:1e Maysr ana sonflrmoa l3y the C/ty Caynoil. The ElsarEl si:1ail Fenaer ail aesisians and flnain!js in 'l:rit/n!jle the ElYilaiRfJ Oflioial with a s~plioate oapy 10 lAe appeilaRI. Tho aeoisian of lAe BaarS is final. 15.16.040 S~bseGtian 115.1 amenEleEl ta speGify laGal fee strwlltwre. aYl3sestian 115.1 af SoolioR 115 of the California Meshan/sal Coae, as it applies iR Ci:1~la Vista, shail reaa as feilows: ~ a~bseslian 115.1 General. Fees shail be assessea in aGoor.aanoo wilA tAO Master Foe SOAes~le of IRe City sf CA~la Vista. 15.16.050 S~bseGtian 115.3, Plan re'/ia'll feas, is EleleteEl. S~135eslion 115.3 sf lAe Califemia MeoAanioal Code is aeletea. SECTION II. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage. H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\FinaI Draft\CMC07 S_U.doc 6-47 Presented by James Sandoval Director of Planning and Building Brad Remp, C.B.O Assistant Director/Building Official H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Dra:ft\CMC07 S_U.doc 6-48 Approved as to form by Ann Moore City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows: SECTION I. That Chapter 15.24 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 15.24 ELECTRICAL CODE * Sections: 15.24.010 15.24.035 15.24.040 15.24.045 15.24.050 15.24.055 15.24.060 Califomia Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. Previously used materials. Repealed. Distribution panels - Separate required when. Circuit cards to be posted when. Electric fences - Defined - Prohibited. Phase alTangement - Amended. '" For statutory provisions exempting electrical contractors from licensing under an electrical repairman's statute. see Bus. and Prof Code 0 9804. For statutory provisions authorizing cities to regulate the materials used in wiring stmctures for electricity and in piping them for water, gas or electricity, and to regulate the mffi1l1er of such piping. see Gov. Code S 38660. 15.24.010 California Electrical Code 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference the Califomia Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, known as the Califomia Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, as copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association and the Califomia Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Chula Vista regulating the installation, repair, operation and maintenffi1ce of all electrical wiring and electrical apparatus of any nature whatsoever, whether inside or outside of any building within the City, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this Chapter. 15.24.035 Previously used materials. Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without approval by the Building Official. 6-49 Ordinance No. Page 2 15.24.045 Distribution panels - Separate required when. Each store in a store building, each flat in a flat building, and each building used as a dwelling shall be so wired that each store, apartment, flat or dwelling shall have separate lightlng and/or power distribution panels. Such panels shall not serve other portions of the building. Hotels, motels, hotel apartments and similar types of buildings may be wired ti'om one or more distribution panels. 15.24.050 Circuit cards to be posted when. When requested by the Building Official, a complete schedule of circuits showing the number, kind and capacity of each outlet on each circuit shall be posted on each job prior to rough inspection. 15.24.055 Electric fences - Defined - Prohibited. A. As used herein, the term electric fence includes all fences which in any way use electrical energy as an additional deterrent or have wires charged with electricity which are not covered with adequate insulation to protect persons and animals coming in contact thet'ewith. B. No electric fence may be constructed, maintained or operated within the city. 15.24.060 Phase Arrangement - Amended. Section 408.3 (E) of the Califomia Electrical Code is hereby amended to read: Phase Arrangement. The phase fJlTangement on tlu-ee-phase buses shall be A, B, C from ti"ont to back. top to bottom, or left to right, as viewed tl-om the front of the switchboard or panelboard. The C phase shall be that phase having the higher voltage ground on three- phase, tour-wire delta-colmected systems. Other busbar anangements may be permitted for additions to existing installations and shall be marked. SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION. The City Council ofthe City ofChula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that each of the amendments noted above to the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code is necessary due to local climatic, geological and topographical conditions. SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance will take effect and be in force thir1y days after final passage. Presented by Approved as to fonn by (":\[Jl1ClIll1elll::; and Sdtings\elisac\LOl.:ul Settings\Tel1lporary [r'tf~%{)les\OLKF\(,ElectC07.doc Ordinance No. Page 3 '~~(U~~ Ann Moore t City Attorney Jim Sandoval Director of PlalU1ing and Building Brad Remp, C.B.O Assistant Director/Building Official C":\[JtlClIl1ll:lllS alld Settings\elis,H:\LI1C<l] Settings'Temporary InEf:%~leS\OLKF\CElectCo7.dOC ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS SECTION I. That Chapter 15.24 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sections: 15.24010 15.21015 15.21.020 1521023 15.21025 15.21030 15.21.033 15.24.035 15.24.040 15.24.045 15.24.050 15.24.055 15.24.060 Chapter 15.24 ELECTRICAL CODE MID ReGULATIONS' California Electrical Code, JGG4 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. Subsection 203.1 of the Uniform .^.dministrJti'le Code Provisiens for the ~13tionJI ElectricJI Code 3mended BOJfd of JppeJls Jnd Jd'licors. Subsection 201.1 of the Uniform Mministmti'le Code Provisions for the ~l3tionol ElectricJI Code Jmended Enforcement Juthofity Powers Jnd duties of the building olRcial. Subsection 301.2 of the Uniform .^,dministrJtive CeGe Provisiens for the ~Iotionol Electrical Code amended Exompt 'Nerk. Subsection 301.1 of the Uniform /\dministrJtive Code Pro'/isions for the ~lJtienJI Electrical Code amended te have permit foes r-cforence city's master foe schedule. Subsection 301.2 of the Uniform ,^,dministrativo Code Pre'/isions for the National Electrical Code is deleteG. Subsection 305.5 of the Uniform ,^,dministrJtivo Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code Jmended Reinspections. Previously used materials. Repealed. Distribution panels - Separate required when. Circuit cards to be posted when. Electric fences - Defined - Prohibited. Phase arrangement - Amended. For statutory provisions exempting electrical contractors from licensing under an electrical repairman's statute, see Bus. and Prof. Code I) 9804. For statutory provisions authorizing cities to regulate the materials used in wiring structures for electricity and in piping them for water, gas or electricity, and to regulate the manner of such piping, see Gov. Code I) 38660. , 15.24.010 California Electrical Code 2004 2007 Edition aREl URifarm .\ElmiRistrative CoEle pro'lisioRs for tile NatioRal Elestrisal CoEle, 1996 eElitioR, adopted by reference. (".\[l\ll:UIll.:nls unl! Settings\elisuc\Lllcal Settings\Templlrary 11l~~~~es\OLKF\CElec[C07 S_U.doc There is hereby adopted by reference that certain doc8mont known ::md designatod os the California Electrical Code, :1GG4 2007 Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, and the UnifofFR .^.dminislrativo Codo PfBvisions for tho ~btional Electrical Codo, 19913 Edition os publishod by tho IntornCltional Confemnco of Building OfficiClls as copyriqhted by the National Fire Protection Association and the California BuildinG Standards Commission. Said documents af8 ~ 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 within the City, and iss8anco of porlt1its Clnd p;oviding for tho inspoction thoreof. exceptinG such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative, orGanizational and enforcement rules and reculations for this Chapter. 15.24.015 S8Dseetien 203.1 af the Unifarm /\dministrative CaEle Pra'/isians far tho Natianal Eleetrieal Cade amendeEl Beard af appeals and Ad'/isars. Subsoction 203.1 of tho Uniform .^.dlt1inistrolivo Codo Provisions for tho Notional Eloctricol Codo Clmondod to dosignoto the Boore of ,^,ppoClls and ,^,dvisors os tho BOClrd of ,^,ppools: In ordo; to hOClr Clnd docieo appools of ardors, eocisions er detorlt1inCltions modo by tl10 Building OfficiClI relotivo to tho application and inlorpfGtCltions of this codo, tl10m sl10ll bo Clnd is 110reby crootod CI Boord of ,^,ppools OAe /\dvisofS consisting of sovon mombors who oro qualified by oxporionco and training to pass upon mClUofS portClining to oloctricol aspects of construction. The B8ilding ()lIiciol sholl bo CIA ox officio mombor who shClII not bo entillod to voto and who shClII oct os socmtClry to tho BOCl;d. Tho Board of ,^,ppools and ,^,dvisors shClII be oppointod by lho Citi' Council from tho qUCllilioe oloctors of tho City in occordClnco with lho pr-ovisions of Soction 600 ot soq. of tho Chortor. Tho Boord sholl rendor 011 docisions and lindings in writing to tho Building Official wilh a duplicolo copy to tho Clppollont. Tho docision of tho Boord is final. Tho Boord of ,^,ppools aAd ,^,evisorG sholl rocommond to tho City Council such now logislotion doomod necossary to govorn oloctricol aspocts of construction in tho City of Chulo Vista. 15.24.020 Subseclian 2Q1.1 af tRe Unifarm Administrative CaEle Pravisians for the National EleGtriGal CaEle amemleEl EnfarGement autRarity Pawers and E1uties af the Buildinlil OffiGial. Subsoction 201.1 ef tho Uniform Mministrotivo Code Provisions for tho ~Jotionol Eloctricol Codo omondod os it opplios in Chulo Vista sholl rood os follows: Subsoction 201.1 Ceneral. It sl1311 be tho duty of tl10 Building Official to enforco tho p;o'licions of this codo. Tho Building ()fficiol sh311 bo tho ,^,ssistont Dimctor of lho 8uildiA~ Division. ::or such purposos, tho Building Official sholl hovo tho powors of 0 low onforcoment alii cor. Tho Buileing Official sl1ol1 havo tho powor to fOAdor intorprotCltions of this codo and to oeopt and onforco rulos oAd r-cgulotions supplomentol to this cedo os may bo doomod AOcossory in ordor to clarify tho application of tl10 provisions of this coda. Such intorprotations. AUlos Clnd ro~ulotions sholl bo in conformity with tho intoAt oREI pUf!3oso of tl1is codo. (":\DIll.'llmenl:; and Setting::;\t:lisul.:\Locul Setting.':i\Telllpl.lral'Y 11'~~t5~IeS\OLKF\CElectC07 S_U.doc 15.21.Q2~ 5~l:lsection ~g1,2 of the Uniform I\dministrati'le Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code amended Exempt Work. Subsoction 301.2 of tho UnifDrm /\dministrative Code Pro'iisions for the Nationol Electrical Codo amendod os it applios in Chula Vista, to maG os follows: Subsoction 301.2 Exompt Work. ,^,n oloctrical parmit shall not bo required for tho following: 1. Portablo motors or othor portablo appliances onor.gizod by moans of a cord or coble hoving an attachmont plug ond to be connectod to on approvod recoptaclo whon that cord or cablo is pormitted by this codo. 2. Ropoir or replacomont of fixod motors, transforl11orG or fixod approved appliancos of the sarno typo and rating in tho saRiO location. 3. Tomporory docorativo lighting. 4. Ropair or roplacemont of current carrying p3Fts of any switch, contactor or control device. 5. Roinstallation of attochmont plug focoptaclos, but not tho outlots thoroforo. 6. Ropair or roplaceRiont of any ovorcurront dC'iice of tho requirod capacity in tho como location. 7. Ropair or roplacol11ont of oloctrodos or transformors of tho sarno sizo and capacity for signs or ~as tube systORis. 8. Taping joints. 9. Romoval ef oloctrical wiring. 10. Temporarj '.\'iriR~ for oxporiment:!1 pHrpOSOS in s~itablo oxporimontallaboratorios. 11. Tho wiring for tomporary theator, motion picturo or tolevision stage sots. 12. Eloctrical wiring, dovicos, appliancos, apparatus or oquipmont oporating less tRan 25 'IOItS and not capablo of supplying Rioro than 50 watts of onorgy. 13. Low enorgy powor, control and signal circuits of Class II and Closs III os dofinod in this GOOe, 14. ,^, pormit sRall not 130 roquired for tho installation, altoratioA or ropair of eloctrical wiring, apparatus or oquipment or tRO oquipmont or the gonoration, traAsmission, distribution or ff1otorin~ of electrical onorgy ar in the operation ef signals or tho transmission of intolligonce l3y 0 public or privato utility in tho oxorciso of its function as a Gerling utility. ("\[)\1CUI11~nts and Settings\elisac\Lllt:a\ Settings\Telllponlry ln6~es~eS\OLKF\CElel;tC07 S_U.doc 15. Comm~nications Circ~its sove:od by ,^Jticle gOO of the EloctriCJI Code. Exemptien froFA the perFAit req~ireFAents ef this codo shall Rot be doemod te g:aRt a~thorization lor any work to be dono in violatien of the provisions of this sode or any etho: lows er ordinoncos of this j~risdiction. 15.24,025 Subsealien 301.1 of IRe Uniferm .^,dministrative Cede Provisiens fer the National EleGtrical Code amended to Rave permit fees reference City's Mastor Fee SGRedule, S~bsoction 301.1 of Section 301, Foos, of the Unilorm ,^,Elministrativo Code Pr-ovisions lor tho ~btienal Electrical Codo, as it applios in Chula Vista, shall fOad os Iollows: Subsoction ;101.1 Pormit Fees. Tho foo lor ooch pormit sholl bo sot f{)rth in tho Mastor Fee Schodulo of tho City of Chula Vista. 15.2U30 Subsection 301.2 of IRe Uniform Administrati'le Code Provisiens for IRe National Electrical Code is deleted, S~bsoction 301.2, Foes, of the Unilorffl Mministrativo Codo Pr-ovisions lor tAe National Electrical Codo is deloted. 15.24.033 SubseGtion 30!i.5 of tRc Uniform .'\dministralive Code Pro'..isions for the National electrical Code afflended ReinspeGtions. Subsection 305.5 of tho Uniform ,^,E!ministrali'lo Codo Provisions lor lho ~btional Eloctrical Code, cs it applios in Chula Vista, shall read as Iollowe: Subsection 305.5 Reinspoctions. ,A, roinspoction 100 may bo assossed lor oaeA 'nspection or roinspoctien whon such portion of work lor which inspectieR is callod is not cOFAplete or whon cerrections callod lor aro not mode. This section is not to be intorproteE! os requiring reinspostion loos the lirst time 0 job is rejeetod lor IJilure to comply with tho roquiromonts of this code, but as eontrolling tho practico of calling for inspections belore the job is ready lor such inspectien or reinspectien. Reinspection fees may be assessoE! when the approvod plans ore not roadily availablo to the inspoctor, for failuro to provido accoss on the dato fer which inspoction is roquesteE!, er lor deviating froFA plans roq~iring tho approval of tho building official. Roinspoetion feos shall be as set lorth in tho Mastor Foe ScheE!~lo of the City of Chula Vieta. !n instancos where ro'nepectien feos havo been assossod, addi/ionol inspoction of the work will not bo porformed until the req~ir{)E! foos havo been paid. 15.24.035 Previously used male rials. (':\[)Ul:lIll1l'Ill.~ and S~llings\elisuc\Loc<.J1 Settings\Tt:I11)1llrury hYf~% gleS\OLKF\CElectC07 S_U.doc Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without approval by the Building Official or on 3HthoRzod dopHFf. 15.24.045 Distribution panels. Separate required when. Each store in a store building, each fiat in a fiat building, and each building used as a dwelling shall be so wired that each store, apartment, fiat or dwelling shall have separate lighting and/or power distribution panels. Such panels shall not serve other portions of the building. Hotels, motels, hotel apartments and similar types of buildings may be wired from one or more distribution panels. 15.24.050 Circuit cards to be posted when. When requested by the Building Official, a complete schedule of circuits showing the number, kind and capacity of each outlet on each circuit shall be posted on each job prior to rough inspection. 15.24.055 Electric fences. Defined. Prohibited. A. As used herein, the term electric fence includes all fences which in any way use electrical energy as an additional deterrent or have wires charged with electricity which are not covered with adequate insulation to protect persons and animals coming in contact therewith. B. No electric fence may be constructed, maintained or operated within the city. 15.24.060 Phase Arrangement. Amended. Section 408.3 (E) of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to read: Phase Arrangement. The phase arrangement on three-phase buses shall be A, B, C from front to back, top to bottom, or left to right, as viewed from the front of the switchboard or panel board . 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. SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that each of the amendments noted above to the 2007 Edition of the Califomia Building Code is necessary due to local climatic, geological and topographical conditions. SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage. Presented by Approved as to form by (":'DOl'UI11t::nls <Inti S~ltings\eli~ac\Locat Settings\Tel11!wrary 11~~%SleS\OLKF\(,ElectC07 S_U.doc Jim Sandoval Director of Planning and Building Ann Moore City Attorney Brad Remp, C.B.O Assistant Director/Building Official ( ,'[)Ul.:lIlll\;'lllS and S~ltillg::;\eJi::;ac\Local Scttings'TO:l1lporury 1t1;~%~Ies\OLKF\CElectC07 S_U.doc ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING tHE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows: SECTION I. That Chapter 15.28 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 15.28 PLUMBING CODE * Sections: 15.28.0 I 0 California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. Prior legislation: Prior code SS 23.3 and 23.9; Ords. 779, 1332,1748, 1917, 2156,2343,2506,2508,2639 and 2646. 15.28.010 California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, and Appendices A, B, D and I of that document as copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the plumbing code of the city of Chula Vista for regulating the complete installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing, drainage systems, water systems, gas systems, and private sewage disposal systems on all properties and within all buildings and structures in the city. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this Chapter. SECTION II. EFFECTIVE DA IE. Ibis ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage. Presented by Approved as to form by James Sandoval Director of Planning and Building ~J~tLL~~ Ann Moore 11 City Attorney 6-58 Ordinance No. Page 2 Brad Remp, C.B.O Assistant Director/Building Official H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\CPC07.doc 6-59 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION. THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES ORDAIN AS FOllOWS: SECTION I. That Chapter 15.28 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sections: 15.28.010 15.28.020 15.28.0JO 15.28.0J5 15.28.040 Chapter 15.28 PLUMBING CODE ANg REGULATIONS. California Plumbing Code, ~ 2007 Edition, known as IRe California CoEle of Re~lllatians, Title 24, Part 5, adopted by reference. . alllJseetian 102.1 amenEloEl ta Elesi~nate lJllilEling official. alllJseetion 1 OJ.4 .1 amemleEl ta Ra,..e fees riiferenee eily's master fee sCRoElllle. alllJseetian 1 Od. 4.2, Plan review fees, is E1eleteEl. alllJsestian 1 OJ. H amenseEl Ie exemflt imposilien af in,..esti~31ion fees far emer1jeney werl<. alllJseetian 10J.5.€i amemleElla refemnse IRe cily's master fee scheElllle. alllJseclion 41 J.01 aaEleEl Ie sflesify types af fasilities FRanElateEllJy slate la..... 10 eaRlflly wilh tRe FElEjlliremenls af aeetion 41 J. . For statutory authority for cities to adopt codes by reference, see Gov. Code S 50022.1, €It seq.; for statutory adoption of building codes and other codes to apply as housing construction regulations throughout the state, see Health and Safety Code S 79m 17922. 15.28.050 15.28,OeO Prior legislation: Prior code SS 23.3 and 23.9; Ords. 779, 1332, 1748, 1917, 2156, 2343, 2506, 2508, 2639 and 2646. 15.28.010 California Plumbing Code, 20M 2007 Edition, kRawR as tRe CaliferRia CaEle af RegYlatiaRs, Title 24, Part 5, adopted by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference the California Plumbing Code, ~ 2007 Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, and Appendices A, B, G, o and FI ! of that document as copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the plumbing code of the city of Chula Vista for regulating the complete installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing, drainage systems, water systems, gas systems, and private sewage disposal systems on all properties and within all buildings and structures in the city., flFElviElin~ for IRe issyanse af fl8FRlils aREI eallestiaR of fees theriifor, anEl eaeR ana all SlieR re!llllaliclRs, pre',isians, penalties, sonEliliaRs aREI terms af the Califemia PlllmlJin!l CaEle, 2001 ~Elltion, anEl .'IpponEliees ft., e, C, D anEl H are RomlJy referreEl Ie, H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft:\CPC07 S_U.doc 6-60 adsl3tes, and made a l3art heresf as lhe~!3h f11l1y set feFti:l i:lerein, ellsel31in!3 s~si:ll3eFliens as are i:lereinafler seleled, meaifles er amenaes. Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 shall serve as the administrative. orGanizational and enforcement rules and reGulations for this Chapter. 15.28.020 S~bsection Hl:l.1 amended to designate building omcial. S~bsestion 1 Q2.1 sflRe California PI~mbin!3 CoEle, as it aflfllies in Ch~la Visla, shall read as foIIews: Administralive A~lheFit'l. S~bsectien 1 Q2.1 Ti:le Administralive AutheFity sRall be the :\ssislant Oirecler ef tho B~i1din!3 Ol'.'isien, tl:1e ,.,~tl:1sFity d~I'I al3flointed Ie enferse tl:1is cedo. 15.28.030 Subsection 103.1.1 amended to i:lw.'e fees refer-ence cit}.,s master fee sci:ledule. S~bsectien 1QJ.1.1 of Section 1QJ.1, Fees, of tRe California Plumbin!3 Csdo, as it al3fllies in CI:1~la Vista, shall reas as felle'ss: 1 QJ.1.1 Per-mit Fees. TRe fee for eaeRl3ermit sl:1all be set forth in the Master Fee Scl:1esule ef tl:1e City ef CI:1~la Vista. 15.28.035 Subsection 103.1.2, Plan r-elJiewfees, is deleted. S~bseclisn 1 QJ. 4.2, Plan r{lvie..... fees, of IRe California PI~mbin!3 Cese is delelea. 15.28.010 S~bsection 103.1.4 amended to Elumpt impssition of in'.'estigatien fees fsr emergency 'N9Fk. S~bseetisn 1QJ.4.4 of Seelion 1QJ.1, Fees, of tl:1e Califmnia PI~mbin!3 Cese, as it aflfllios in CI:1ula Vista, sRall r{laa as follo'lls: Subseetien 1QJ,1.4 In'Josti!3atien Fees. S~bseeijsn 1 Q3.1.1.1 \^!Rene'.'er aAY work for 'NI:1jeR a flermit is Fe~~ir{la by lhis eese Ras beeA eommeAcoa witi:leut flr:st sblaiAiA!3 saia fler-mit, a sflecial investi!3atieA sl:1all be maae befoFe a l3ermit may be issuoa fer s~ei:l '.'Ierk. S~bsection 1QJ.1.1.2 An in'.'esti!3atisA fee, iA asditien Ie tl:1e l3ermit fee, sRall be collectes VlI:1elRer sr Aet a l3er-mit is tl:1en or s~bse~ueAlly iss~ss. The in'lesligalion foe sl:1all be e~~alto tl:1e ameunt of tRe fler-mit fee that 'Neuls bo reEl~ires b'ltl:1is esse if a l3ermit were Ie bs issuea. TI:1e l3ayment of suei:l iAvestigatien fee sl:1all net exemflt any l3erson frem seml3lianee with all etRer flF<lvisisAS ef ll:1is esse, nor frem any flenalty flreseribed by law. H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\CPC07 S_U.doc 6-61 S~bseGtiaR 103.4.U This 1lFEl':isiaR sRall nat a1l~ly to eme~eRsy ':J9f\( 'NReR it sRall !;Je ~FEl'leR te tho salisfaatiaR af tRe admiRislrati'le a~lhsFiI)' tRat S~SR '.'Iaf\( 'Nas ~r~eR~Y Resessary anEllhat it '::as Rot ~F3etisal te ablaiR a 1leFR'lit !;Jafore oommeRoemeRt of tRe '.'Ierk. IR all S~SR sases, a ~eFR'lit FR~st se a!;JtaiRed as saaR as it is ~raotioal te Ele se, aREl if there se aR ~RreassRal3le Elelay iR oblaiRiFl~ S~OR l'leFiRil, tRe investi~atioR fee as herelR 1lraviEleEl fer sRallse oha~es. 15.28.050 SllbseGtleR 103.5.& amenEleEl te referenGe tRe Gil}"s master fee SGReElllle. S~bseetioR 1 Q15.8 of the Califemia PI~FRbiFl~ Cade, as it a~~lies iR CR~la Vista, shall reaEl as folls'::s: S~bseGtiaFl 103.5.8 ReiRs1leGtieRs. A reiRs1laetioR fee may !;Je assesseEl fer eash iRS1leGtloR er reiRS1lestioR \\'ReR S~SR 1lertioR af 'o'o'er-l< fGr \'thisR iFls1lealioR is salleEl is Rat oam1llales ar 'sRaR re~~ireEl sarrestiaRs lia'la RSt Ilaen mase. Tliis ~rovislaR Is Ret ta se inler~releEl as re~~irin~ r-eins1lestiaR fees tlie IiFSt time a jail is rejesleEl fer fail~re te sam~ly willi llie re~~iremeRts af this oaEle, Il~t as oaFltrellin~ tlie I'lFaotioe af 6a1liR~ fGr ins1lesliaRs befere the joll is ready fer iRS1leolion er reiRS1leolian. ReiRS1lestian fees may Ile assesseEl when tRa a~~r-o'led 1llaRS are nat reasily available ts IRe ins~esler, fer fail~re to ~FEl'liEla aooess aR the sata fer '::liioli the iRSl'leetisR is re~~ireEl, or fer Eleviating frGm 1llaRS re~~iriR~ tlie a~~F8~'al ef the asmiRistrati'te a~lhaFity. Ta elltaiR a re ins1leetieR, tRe a1l1llioaRt sRalllile aR a~~lioaliaFl iR '.vrilin~ lJ~an lhe form ItiFRiSRed far tRat 1llJl'pase and ~ay tRe re iRs1laetian fee iR aoear.aaRse witR tRe Master Fee SSRed~le af tlie City af CIi~la Vista. In iRstaFlaes wRare FEliRs~eelioR fees Rave !;Jeen assesses, FIe adsilianal iFls1lestian of IRe waf\( 'I:msa 1lerfarmes ~Fllil the re~~ires fees Rave beeR 1laiEl. 15.28.0&0 Sllbsestien 413.01 aElEleEl te speGify types ef faGilities manElateEl!;Jy state law te Gemply .....It'" t"'e reqlllrements ef SeGtlen 413. S~sseeliaR 41 3.Q1 of the CaliferFlia PI~msing Ceda, as it a1l1llies in CIi~la Vista, sliall i=ead as felle'.'ls: S~sseeliaR 41J.01 Tlie re~~iFElmeRts af Seslien 413 sRall a1l1lly ta the fellewiRg ty1las af faoililies as IisleElselow: a. Faeilities wliare the ~~slie saRgFElgates S~SR as slaEli~ms, oameFltieR oenters, Gomm~nity aREl oammersial Iialls, sl'larts aREl enteFlainmeFlt araRas, s~eoiall'i event seRters, am~semeRt faoilities aREl elher similar faoilities sliall seml'lly enly \VitR tlie Fe€llliFElmeRIs af Ta!;Jle 4 1. H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\CPC07 S_U.doc 6-62 b. Faeililies !;naer tf:1e a!;IReFily sf IRe omee of Slale'l:iae Heallf:1 Plannin~ ana Develsj3Fllent (OSHPDJ), LiGensea Clinies, tf:1at aFe Fe~!;lalea by tf:1e Iseal a!;tRsFily sRall SSFllj3IY'llitR a!;bsestions aasj3tea by OSHPDJ. G. Fer all otf:1er lyj3es of faGililies, IRe req!;iFemenls sf aestisn 11 J as nst aj3j3ly. a!;sf:1 faeililies Fll!;St GOFllj3ly ',\'ilf:1lf:1e FeI1~iFI3Fllsnls of CRaj3lsr 29 of If:1e California ~Main~ Csae ana Issal healtR ssaes. SECTION II. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage. Presented by Approved as to form by James Sandoval Director of Planning and Building Ann Moore City Attorney Brad Remp, C.B.O Assistant Director/Building Official H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\CPC07 S_U.doc 6-63 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHOLA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.36 OF THECHOLA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows: SECTION I. That Chapter 15.36 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sections: 15.36.010 15.36.025 15.36.030 15.36.035 15.36.040 15.36.045 15.36.050 15.36.055 Chapter 15.36 TIRE CODE California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. Operational permit for Christmas tree lots. Operational permit for waste handling. Violation penalties. Failure to comply provisions. Definitions for Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Fire Department, Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction, Fire Hazard and Fire Service Features. Fire service features -- Where required. Fire hydrant spacing. 15.36.010 California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 9, including Appendix Chapter 1, and Appendix B through H is as copyrighted by the International Code Council, and the California Building Standards Commission. Said document is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Chula Vista, prescribing the 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 California 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. 15.36.025 Operational permit for Christmas tree lots. Appendix Chapter 1 - Subsection 105.6.5.! Christmas tree lots is hereby added to the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code to read as follows: Subsection 105.6.5.1 Christmas tree lots. To operate a Christmas tree lot with or without flame proofing services. 15.36.030 Operational permit for waste handling. Appendix Chapter 1 - Subsection 105.6.45 Waste handling of the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code is hereby revised to read as follows: H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\Chapter 15_36 CFC07 - fmal.doc 6-64 Subsection 105.6.45 Waste handling. An operational permit is required for the operation of wrecking yards, junk yards and waste material-handling facilities (green waste recycling, mulching, composting operations and storage). 15.36.035 Violation penalties. Appendix Chapter I - Subsection 109.3 Violation penalties of the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code is hereby revised to read as follows: Subsection 109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty ofa misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than the greater of$I,OOO dollars or as established by the City of Chula Vista Policy and Procedures Manual for Civil Penalties or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 15.36.040 Failure to comply provisions. Appendix Chapter 1 - Subsection 111.4 Failure to comply of the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code is hereby revised to read as follows: 111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $250.00 dollars or more than $1,000 dollars. 15.36.045 De[mitions for Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Fire Department, Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction, Fire Hazard and Fire Service Features. Chapter 2 Definitions - Section 202 is hereby added to the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code to read as follows: "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" means Fire Marshal. "Fire Department" means any regularly organized fire department, frre protection district, a legally formed volunteer frre department recorded with the County of San Diego, or Fire Company regularly charged with the responsibility of providing fire protection to the jurisdiction. "Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction (F AHJ)" means the designated entity providing enforcement of fire regulations as they relate to planning, construction and development. This entity may also provide frre suppression and other emergency services. "Fire Hazard" means anything that increases or could cause an increase of the hazard or menace of fire to a greater degree than customarily recognized as normal by persons in the public service regularly engaged in preventing, suppressing or extinguishing fire or any thing or act which could obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere with the operations of the fire department or egress of occupants in the event of frre. H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\FinaJ Draft\Chapter 15_36 CFC07 - final.doc 6-65 "Fire Service Features" is a general term inclusive of all other terms such as driveway, fire lane, public street, private street, parking lot, lane and access roadway. 15.36.050 Fire service features -- Where required. . Chapter 5 Fire Service Features - Subsection 508.5.1 of the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code is hereby revised to read as follows: Subsection 508.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of a facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than ISO feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Exceptions: 1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 250 feet. 15.36.055 Fire hydrant spacing. Chapter 5 Fire Service Features - Subsection 508.5.1.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code to read as follows: Subsection 508.5.1.1 Water supplies and fITe hydrants. In multi-family zones and in commercial and industrial zones, fire hydrants shall be installed at intersections, at the beginning radius of cul-de-sacs, and every 300 feet (on-center) of fire access roadways, regardless of parcel size. In single-family zones, fire hydrants shall be installed every 500 feet (on-center). SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that each of the additions and amendments noted above to the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code is necessary due to local climatic, geological and topographical conditions. SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage. Submitted by: Approved as to form by: '''-cL-IL. ,f1~h f--- Ann Moore City Attorney Douglas A. Perry Fire Chief H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\Chapter 15_36 CFC07 - final.doc 6-66 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.36 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. That Chapter 15.36 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sections : 15.36.010 15.36.025 15.36.030 15.36.035 15.36.040 15.36.045 15.36.050 15.36.055 Chapter 15.36 FIRE CODE California Fire Code, ~ 2007 Edition. adopted by reference. Operational permit for Christmas tree lots. Operational permit for waste handling. Violation penalties. Failure to comply provisions. Definitions for Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Fire Department. Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction. Fire Hazard and Fire Service Features. Fire service features -- Where required. Fire hvdrant spacing. 15.36.010 California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference that certain ao cllHleHt iffiOVffl llR<i desigaatea as-the California Fire Code, ~ 2007 Edition llR<i all f.ppenaices, as compi1ea aIla plllllishea BY the Intemational FiFe Coae Institute in cooperation 'lAth the lntematienal Conference of Bllilaing Officials ana the Westorn Fife Chiefs .'\,sseciation, three cepies of 'llrn.ch are en file in the effice sf the eity clerk.. known as the California Code of Regulations. Title 24 part 9. including Appendix Chapter L and Appendix B through H is as copYrighted by the International Code Council. and the California Building Standards Commission. SllBj eet ts Slieh BHI6ndments as are herein esHtainea, s,S.aid document is hereby adopted; as the Fire Code of the City of Chura Vista. prescribing the 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 California 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. 15,36.025 Operational permit for Christmas tree lots. Appendix Chapter I - Subsection 105.6.5.1 Christmas tree lots is hereby added to the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code to read as follows: H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\Chapter 15_36 CFC07 S_U.doc 6-67 Subsection 105.6.5.1 Christmas tree lots. To ooerate a Christmas tree lot with or without flame croatine: services. 15.36.030 Operational permit for waste handline. Appendix Chapter 1 - Subsection 105.6.45 Waste handliog of the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code is hereby reyised to read as follows: Subsection 105.6A5 Waste handline. An ooerational oenmt is reauired for the ooeration of wreckine yards. iunk yards and waste material-handline facilities (ereen waste recveline. mulchine. comoastine oooratians and staraee), 15.36.035 Violation penalties. Appendix Chapter 1 - Subsection 109.3 Violation penalties of the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code is hereby revised to read as follows: Subsection 109.3 Violation oenalties. Persons who shall violate a orovision of this code or shall fail to comolv with any of the reauirements thereof or who shall erect. install. alter. reoaif or do work in violation of the aooroved construction documents or directive of the fire code official. or of a oermit or certificate used under orovisions of this code. shall be euilty ofa misdemeanor. ounishable bv a fine of not more than the ereater of$1.000 dollars or as established bv the City of Chula Vista Policy and Procedures Manual for Civil Penalties or bv iroerisooment not exceedine six (6) months. or both such fme and imorisooment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a seoarate offense. 15.36.040 Failure to comply provisions. Appendix Chapter I - Subsection 111.4 Failure to comply of the Fire Code portion of the California Bui1diog Standards Code is hereby revised to read as follows: IliA Failure to como Iv. Anv oerson who shall continue any work after havine been served with a stOD work order. excent such work as that verSOD is directed to oerfonn to remove a violation or unsafe condition. shall be subiect to a fine of not less than $250.00 dollars or more than $1.000 dollars. 15.36.045 Definitions for Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Fire Department. Fire Authority Havine Jurisdiction. Fire Hazard and Fire Service Features. Chapter 2 Definitions - Section 202 is hereby added to the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code to read as follows: "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" means Fire Marshal. "Fire Deoartment".means any rellUlarlv ore:anized fire deoartment. fire oTotection district. a leeallv formed volunteer fire deoartment recorded with the County of San Dieeo. or Fire Comoanv reeularlv chareed with the resoonsibility of orovidine fire orotection to the iurisdiction. "Fire Authority Havine Jurisdiction WAHl)" means the desienated entity orovidine enforcement of fIre reeulations as they relate to olannine. construction and develooment. This entity may also oravicle fire sUDoression and other emere:ency services. H:\BLD_HSG\2007 Codes Adoption\Final Draft\Chapter 15_36 CFC07 S_U.doc 6-68 "Fire Hazard" means anvthin2 that increases or could cause an increase of the hazard or menace of fire to a 2feater de2fee than customarily recomized as normal by oersons in the DubHe service relIularlv ene:al!ed in oreventine:. suooressim! or extinlruishinl! fire or any thin2 or act which could obstruct. delay. hinder or interfere with the ooerations of the fire deoartment or e2fess of occuoants in the eyent of fire. "Fire Service Features" is a e:eneral term inclusive of all other terms such as driveway. fife lane. DubHc street. oriyate street. oarkin2 lot. lane and access roadway. 15.36.050 Fire service features -- Where reauired. Chapter 5 Fire Service Features - Subsection 508.5.1 of the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code is herebv revised to read as follows: Subsection 508.5.1 Where recuired. Where a oortion of a facility or buildin2 hereafter constructed or moyed into or within the iurisdiction is more than ISO feet from a hydrant on a fire aooaratus access road. as measured bv an aooroved route around the exterior of the facility or buildin2. on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be oroyided where recuired by the fire code official. ExceDtions: 1. For Grouo R-3 and Grouo U occuoancies. the distance recuirement shall be 250 feet. 15.36.055 Fire hydrant spacinl!. Chapter 5 Fire Service Features - Subsection 508.5.1.1 is herebv added to the Fire Code portion of the California Building Standards Code to read as follows: Subsection 508.5.1.1 Water suoolies and fife hydrants. In multi-family zones and in commercial and industrial zones. fife hydrants shall be installed at intersections. at the be2innin2 radius of cul-de-sacs. and eyery 300 feet (on-center) of fife access roadways. re2ardless of Darcel size. In sin2le-farnily zones. fife hydrants shall be installed eyery 500 feet (on-center). SECTION II. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage. Submitted by: Approved as to form by: Douglas A. Perry Fire Chief Ann Moore City Attorney H:\BLD HSG\2007 Codes AdoptionlFinal DraftlChapter 15_36 CFC07 S_U.doc - 6-69