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CHULAVISTA
Item No.:
Meeting Date: 1/13/09
ITEM TITLE: A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 15.24.0685
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 15.28.015
C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CHULA VISTA
PHOTOVOLTAIC PRE-WIIZING INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CHULA VISTA SOLAR
HOT WATER HEATING PRE-PLUMBING
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
SUBMITTED BY: Deputy City M ager/Development Services Director
REVIEWED BY: City Manager
4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO
SUMMARY
On July 10, 2008, Council approved Resolution No. 2008-177 in which Council adopted the
implementation plans for the Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) measures and approved
partial implementation of the measures based on funding levels. The proposed ordinances amend
the Electrical Code and the Plumbing Code to require new residential units to be pre-wired for
future photovoltaic systems and pre-plumbed for future solar water heaters, respectively. The
adoption of the ordinances is a partial implementation of CCWG Measure No. 5, Solar and Energy
Efficiency Conversion.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING SECTION 15.24.0659
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 AND REGULATIONS*
Sections:
15.24.010 Califomia Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
15.24.045 Distribution panels -Separate required when.
15.24.050 Circuit cards to be posted when.
15.24.055 Electric fences -Defined -Prohibited.
15.24.060 Phase arrangement -Amended.
15.24.065 Photovoltaic Pre-wiring Requirements.
* For statutory provisions exempting electrical contractors from licensing under an electrical repairman's statute, see
Bus. and Prof. Cade § 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 § 38660.
Prior legislation: Ords. 2045, 2158, 2292, 2459, 2506, 2639 and 2647.
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 2007 Editiou, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, known as
the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, as copyrighted by the National Fire
Protection Association and the California Building Standards Commission. Said document is
hereby adopted as the electrical code of the City of Chula Vista, 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, excepting such portions as
are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Chapter 15.06 CVMC shall serve as the
administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this chapter. (Ord. 3091
§ 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1, 1999).
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without approval by the Building
Official. (Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1,
1999).
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 15.24.0658
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 AND REGULATIONS*
Sections:
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
15.24.045 Distribution panels -Separate required when.
15.24.050 Circuit cards to be posted when.
15.24.055 Electric fences -Defined -Prohibited.
15.24.060 Phase arrangement -Amended.
15.24.065 Photovoltaic Pre-wiring Requirements.
* For statutory provisions exempting electrical contractors from licensing under an electrical repairman's
statute, see Bus. and Prof. Code § 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 § 38660.
Prior legislation: Ords. 2045, 2158, 2292, 2459, 2506, 2639 and 2647.
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition,
known as the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, as copyrighted by the
National Fire Protection Association and the California Building Standards Commission.
Said document is hereby adopted as the electrical code of the City of Chula Vista,
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, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended.
Chapter 15.06 CVMC shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement
rules and regulations for this chapter. (Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord.
2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1, 1999).
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without approval by the
Building Official. (Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord.
2785-B § 1, 1999).
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING SECTION 15.24.0659
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION L That Chapter 15.24 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Chapter 15.24
ELECTRICAL CODE AND REGULATIONS*
Sections:
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
15.24.045 Distribution panels -Separate required when.
15.24.050 Circuit cards to be posted when.
15.24.055 Electric fences -Defined -Prohibited.
15.24.060 Phase arrangement -Amended.
15.24.065 Photovoltaic Pre-wiring Requirements.
* For statutory provisions exempting electrical contractors from licensing under an electrical repairman's statute, see
Bus. and Prof. Code § 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 § 38660.
Prior legislation: Ords. 2045, 2158, 2292, 2459, 2506, 2639 and 2647.
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, known as
the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, as copyrighted by the National Fire
Protection Association and the California Building Standazds Commission. Said document is
hereby adopted as the electrical code of the City of Chula Vista, 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, excepting such portions as
are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Chapter 15.06 CVMC shall serve as the
administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this chapter. (Ord. 3091
§ 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1, 1999).
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without approval by the Building
Official. (Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1,
1999).
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 15.24.0650
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 AND REGULATIONS*
Sections:
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
15.24.045 Distribution panels -Separate required when.
15.24.050 Circuit cards to be posted when.
15.24.055 Electric fences -Defined -Prohibited.
15.24.060 Phase arrangement -Amended.
15.24.065 Photovoltaic Pre-wirin>? Requirements.
* For statutory provisions exempting electrical contractors from licensing under an electrical repairman's
statute, see Bus. and Prof. Code § 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 [he manner of such piping, see Gov. Code § 38660.
Prior legislation: Ords. 2045, 2158, 2292, 2459, 2506, 2639 and 2647.
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 California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, as copyrighted by the
National Fire Protection Association and the California Building Standards Commission.
Said document is hereby adopted as the electrical code of the City of Chula Vista,
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, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended.
Chapter 15.06 CVMC shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement
rules and regulations for this chapter. (Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord.
2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1, 1999).
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without approval by the
Building Official. (Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord.
2785-B § 1, 1999).
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT.
~~ CITY OF
CHULAVISL4
Item No.:
Meeting Date: 1/13/09
ITEM TITLE: A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION li.24.060
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDEVG SECTION 15.28.015
C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CHULA VISTA
PHOTOVOLTAIC PRE-WIRING INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CHULA VISTA SOLAR
HOT WATER HEATP_VG PRE-PLUMBNG
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
SUBMITTED BY: Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director
REVIEWED BY: City Manager
4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO ~X
SUMMARY
On July 1Q 2008, Council approved Resolution No. 2008-177 in which Council adopted the
implementation plans for the Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) measures and approved
partial implementation of the measures based on funding levels. The proposed ordinances amend
the Electrical Code and the Plumbing Code to require new residential ututs to be pre-wired for
future photovoltaic systems and pre-plumbed for future solar water heaters, respectively. The
adoption of the ordinances is a partial implementation of CCWG Measure No. 5, Solar and Energy
Efficiency Conversion.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality- Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a
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Class 8 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15315308 (Actions taken by a Regulatory Agency
for Protection of the Environment) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will require new
residential units to be pre-wired for future photovoltaic systems and pre-plumbed for future solaz
water heaters, respectively. Thus, no further environmental review is necessazy.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council place the ordinances on first reading and adopt the resolutions.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Board of Appeals and Advisors at their Monday, December 15, 2008 meeting unanimously
recommended adoption of the proposed ordinances.
DISCUSSION
On July 10, 2008, Council approved Resolution No. 2008-177 in which Council adopted the
implementation plans for the CCWG measures and approved phased implementation of the
measures based on funding levels. One of the components of Measure No. 5, Solaz and Energy
Efficiency Conversion, is to adopt a requirement for pre-wiring for future photovoltaic systems
at time of new residential construction. The pre-wiring ordinance amends Municipal Code
Chapter 15.24, Electrical Code and Regulations, to require new residential units to have
electrical conduits pre-installed for future photovoltaic systems based on specific installation
guidelines; Chula Vista Photovoltaic Pre-Wiring Installation Requirements (Attachment 1). The
ordinance applies to multi-residential buildings where a solar array can feed the "House Meter"
that supplies the common areas of the building. The estimated additional cost of this requirement
during construction of a new residential unit is $350 and the conduits will be concealed within
the attic and walls whereas the cost of installation on an existing unit is at least twice as much
and most of the material would be surface mounted on the exterior of the residence.
Since 1982, existing Municipal Code Section 20.04.030, Solar Water Heater Pre-plumbing,
requires that new residential units to be pre-plumbed for futtire installation of solar hot water
heater systems. This requirement constitutes a local amendment to the California Plumbing
Code (CPC) because it requires the installation of plumbing material beyond the minimum CPC
requirements. Therefore, staff is proposing amending the Plumbing Code by adding Section
15.28.015 to Municipal Code Chapter 15.28. In addition, Section 15.28.015 requires the
installation to be based on specific guidelines; Chula Vista Solar Water Heater Pre-Plumbing
Installation Requirements (Attachment 2). The ordinance also applies to multi-residential units
where each unit extends vertically from the foundation to the roof or where multi-residential
buildings have a central water heating system that serves all the units. The estimated additional
cost of this requirement during construction of a new residential unit is $450, whereas the cost of
installation on an existing unit is at least twice as much and most of the plumbing would be
surface mounted on the exterior of the residence.
The adoption of these ordinances is necessary due to local climatic conditions. As a result of
high summer ambient temperatures and periods of heat waves, average load demand and peak
load demand of energy used in Chula Vista is an important factor concerning public safety and
adverse economic impacts of power outages or power reductions. Facilitating the installation of
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photovoltaic and solar hot water heating systems will have local and regional benefits in the
reduction of total and peak energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
The proposed ordinances and guidelines constitute modifications to the provisions of the
California Building Standards Code. As explained above, these modifications aze reasonably
necessary because of local climactic conditions. Accordingly, the City is expressly authorized to
make these modifications, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 17958.5 and
17958.7. If the Council adopts the ordinances and resolutions, staff will make the requisite
filings with the California Building Standards Commission, in compliance with Section 17958.7,
within thirty days of Council's action. The Department of Conservation & Environmental
Services will also be returning to Council within the next month to add these ordinances to the
Energy Conservation section (Ch. 20) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. The Energy
Conservation section has historically been used to incorporate the City Council's environmental
policy intent of energy-related ordinances and complements the technical focus of the Building
& Construction (Ch. 15) section.
DECISION VL~KER CONFLICT
Staff has detemuned that the recommendations requiring Council action aze not site specific and
consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Section 18704.2(a)(1) is
not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
Building plan check and permit fees will need to be adjusted to include the additional staff time
resulting from implementing these requirements.
Attachments
1. Board of Appeals and Advisors December 15, 2008 Meeting Minutes.
Prepared by: Lou EI-Khazen, Deputy Building Official, Planning and Building
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
December 15, 2008 Conference Room #137 5:15 PM
276 Fourth Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman West, Members: Buddingh, Flach, Sides
MEMBERS ABSENT: Buencamino-Andrews, Lopez
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Brad Remp, Acting Director of Planning & Building/ Building Official; Lou EI-
Khazen, Deputy Building Official; Andrew McGuire, Patricia Salvation,
Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT: None
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chairman West called meeting to order at 5:15 PM.
ROLL CALL: Members present constituted aquorum.
DECLARATION OF EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED ABSENTEEISM: No action taken.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 13, 2008
MSC (WesUBuddingh) (4-0-0-2) Approve the minutes of October 13, 2008. Motion carried with
Members Buencamino-Andrews and Lopez absent.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
A. ELECTION OF NEW CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR FYE 08/09
MSC (West) (4-0-0-2) Elect Jan Buddingh to Chair.
MSC (Buddingh) (4-0-0-2) Elect Ben West to Vice Chair.
Review of ordinance amending City of Chula Vista Chapter 15.24 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code by adding Section 15.24.060 and Chapter 15.28 by adding Section 15.28.015 and
recommend to City Council the adoption of both ordinances.
Deputy Building Official, Lou EI-Khazen, gave a brief overview of the amendments being proposed for
the City of Chula Vista Chapter 15.24 and Chapter 15.28 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. He also
introduced Building Inspector, Andrew McGuire as the expert who created the technical installation
standards referenced in the ordinance.
Member Flach asked Mr. McGuire to clarify how the solar water heating provisions would be applied
to houses with tankless water heating systems. Mr. McGuire explained how the systems could be
made compatible.
MSC (WesUFlach) (4-0-0-2) Recommend adoption of Chapter 15.24 of the City of Chula Vista
Municipal Code by adding Section 15.24.060 and changing technical guideline language to state on
item #7: The location for EMT conduit stubbed up through the roof will be to the largest roof area that
is southerly facing, or secondarily to the largest westerly facing roof area. Motion carried with
Members Buencamino-Andrews and Lopez absent.
MSC (WesUFlach) (4-0-0-2) Recommend adopt
Municipal Code by adding Section 15.28.015 and
item fry: Locations for both pipes and conduit will
in of Chapter 15.28 of the City of Chula Vista
changing technical guideline language to state on
be to the largest roof area that is southerly facing,
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or secondarily to the largest westerly facing roof area. Motion carried with Members Buencamino-
Andrews and Lopez absent.
MEMBERS COMMENTS/CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS/REPORTS: None
BUILDING OFFICIAL'S COMMENTS/REPORTS:
Assistant Director/Building Official, Brad Remp, reported that the Building Division would be
experiencing additional budget cuts to include elimination of a part-time administrative support
position, a building inspector position and the Assistant Director/Building Official positions.
COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKS/ WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE)• None
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair West adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m. to a regular meeting on January 12, 2009 at 5:15 p.m.
in Planning and Building Conference Room #137.
BRAD REMP, C.B.O.
ASST. DIR. OF PLANNING & BUILDING/ BUILDiiJG OFFYCIAL
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS & ADVISORS
MINUTES TAKEN BY:
PATRICIA SALVACION, SECRETARY- PLANNING & BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 15.24.060
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 AND REGULATIONS*
Sections:
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
15.24.045 Distribution panels -Separate required when.
15.24.050 Circuit cazds to be posted when.
15.24.055 Electric fences -Defined -Prohibited.
15.24.060 Phase arrangement -Amended.
15 24 065 Photovoltaic Pre-wiring Requirements.
* For statutory provisions exempting electrical contractors from licensing under an electrical repairman's
statute, see Bus. and Prof. Code § 9804. For statutory provisions authorizing cities to regulate the
materials used in wising structures for electricity and in piping them for water, gas or electricity, and to
regulate the manner of such piping, see Gov. Code § 38660.
Prior legislation: Ords. 2045, 2158, 2292, 2459, 2506, 2639 and 2647.
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, adapted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition,
known as the California 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 maintenance 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.
Chapter 15.06 CVMC shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement
rules and regulations for this chapter. (Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord.
2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1, 1999).
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without approval by the
Building Official. (Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord.
2785-B § 1, 1999).
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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
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. (Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005;
Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1, 1999).
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. (Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002;
Ord. 2785-B § 1, 1999).
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. (Ord.
3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1, 1999).
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 panelboazd. 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.
(Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1, 1999).
15.24.065 Photovoltaic Pre-wiring Requirements.
All new residential units shall include electrical conduit specifically designed to allow
the later installation of a photovoltaic (PV) system which utilizes solar energy as a means
to provide electricity. No building~ermit shall be issued unless the requirements of this
section and the Chula Vista Photovoltaic Pre-Wiring Installation Requirements are
incorporated into the approved building plans.
The provisions of this chapter can be modified or waived when it can be satisfactorily
demonstrated to the building official that the requirements of this section are impractical
due to shading, building orientation, construction constraints or configuration of the
ap rcel.
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SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION.
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly fords and declares
that adding section 15.24.065 to Chapter 15.24 is necessary due to local climatic
conditions. As a result of high summer ambient temperatures and periods of heat waves,
average load demand and peak load demand of energy used in Chula Vista is an important
factor concerning public safety and adverse economic impacts of power outages or power
reductions. Facilitating the installation of Photovoltaic systems will have local and regional
benefits in the reduction of total and peak energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after fmal passage.
Presented by
Gary Halbert
Deputy City Manager/Development
Services Director
Approved as to form by
Bart C. Miesfeld
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.24 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING SECTION 15.24.060
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 AND REGULATIONS*
Sections:
15.24.010 Califomia Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
15.24.045 Distribution panels -Separate required when.
15.24.050 Circuit cards to be posted when.
15.24.055 Electric fences -Defined -Prohibited.
15.24.060 Phase arrangement -Amended.
15.24.065 Photovoltaic Pre-wiring Requirements.
* For statutory provisions exempting electrical contractors from licensing under an electrical repairman's statute, see
Bus. and Prof. Code § 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 § 38660.
Prior legislation: Ords. 2045, 2158, 2292, 2459, 2506, 2639 and 2647.
15.24.010 California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference the California 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 California Building Standards Commission. Said document is
hereby adopted as the electrical code of the City of Chula Vista, 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, excepting such portions as
are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Chapter 15.06 CVMC shall serve as the
administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for this chapter. (Ord. 3091
§ 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1, 1999).
15.24.035 Previously used materials.
Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without approval by the Building
Official. (Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1,
1999).
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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 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. (Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-
B § 1, 1999).
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. (Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1,
1999).
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. (Ord. 3091
§ 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1, 1999).
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 panelboazd. The C phase shall be that phase having the higher voltage ground on three-
phase, four-wire delta-connected systems. Other busbaz arrangements may be permitted
for additions to existing installations and shall be marked.
(Ord. 3091 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3013 § I, 2005; Ord. 2875 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2785-B § 1, 1999).
15.24.065 Photovoltaic Pre-wiring Requirements.
All new residential units shall include electrical conduit specifically designed to allow the
later installation of a photovoltaic (PV) system which utilizes solar energy as a means to provide
electricity. No building permit shall be issued unless the requirements of this section and the
Chula Vista Photovoltaic Pre-Wiring Installation Requirements are incorporated into the
approved building plans.
The provisions of this chapter can be modified or waived when it can be satisfactorily
demonstrated to the building official that the requirements of this section are impractical due to
shading, building orientation, construction constraints or configuration of the parcel.
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SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION.
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly fords and declares that
adding section 15.24.065 to Chapter 15.24 is necessary due to local climatic conditions. As a
result of high summer ambient temperatures and periods of heat waves, average load demand and
peak load demand of energy used in Chula Vista is an important factor concerning public safety
and adverse economic impacts of power outages or power reductions. Facilitating the installation
of Photovoltaic systems will have local and regional benefits in the reduction of total and peak
energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage.
Presented by
Approved as to form
Gary Halbert ~
Deputy City Manager/Development ~ ty
Services Director
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 15.28.015
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:
15.28.010 Califomia Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference.
1 ~ 28 Ol ~ Solar Water Heater Pre-Plumbing.
" Prior legislation: Prior code §§ 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 Califomia 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 Califomia 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. Chapter 15.06 CVMC shall serve as the administrative, organizational
and enforcement rules and regulations for this chapter. (Ord. 3092 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2877 § 1,
2002; Ord. 2787-B § 1, 1999).
15.28.015 Solar Water Heater Pre-Plumbing.
All new residential units shall include plumbing~ecifically designed to allow the later
installation of a system which utilizes solar enerey as the primary means of heating domestic
potable water No building permit shall be issued unless the requirements of this section and
the Chula Vista Solar Water Heater Pre-Plumbing Installation Requirements are incorporated
into the approved buildine plans.
The provisions of this chapter can be modified or waived when it can be satisfactorily
demonstrated to the building official that the requirements of this section are impractical due
to shading building orientation construction constraints or configuration of the parcel.
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SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION.
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly fords and declares that
adding section 15.28.015 to Chapter 15.28 is necessary due to local climatic conditions. As a
result of high summer ambient temperatures and periods of heat waves, average load demand
and peak load demand of energy used in Chula Vista is an important factor concerning public
safety and adverse economic impacts of power outages or power reductions. Facilitating the
installation of solar water heating systems will have local and regional benefits in the reduction
of total and peak energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage.
Presented by
Gary Halbert
Deputy City Manager/Development
Services Director
Approved as to form by
Bart C. Miesfeld
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING SECTION 15.28.015
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:
15.28.010 California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.28.015 Solar Water Heater Pre-Plumbing.
* Prior legislation: Prior code §§ 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, lrnown 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 Califomia 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. Chapter
15.06 CVMC shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and
regulations for this chapter. (Ord. 3092 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2877 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2787-B § 1, 1999).
15.28.015 Solar Water Heater Pre-Plumbing.
All new residential units shall include plumbing specifically designed to allow the later
installation of a system which utilizes solar energy as the primary means of heating domestic
potable water. No building permit shall be issued unless the requirements of this section and the
Chula Vista Solar Water Heater Pre-Plumbing Installation Requirements are incorporated into
the approved building plans.
The provisions of this chapter can be modified or waived when it can be satisfactorily
demonstrated to the building official that the requirements of this section are impractical due to
shading, building orientation, construction constraints or configuration of the parcel.
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SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION.
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that
adding section 15.28.015 to Chapter 15.28 is necessary due to local climatic conditions. As a
result of high summer ambient temperatures and periods of heat waves, average load demand and
peak load demand of energy used in Chula Vista is an important factor concerning public safety
and adverse economic impacts of power outages or power reductions. Facilitating the installation
of solaz water heating systems will have local and regional benefits in the reduction of total and
peak energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance will take effect and be in force thirty days after final passage.
Presented by
Approved as to form
'"
Gary Halbert
Deputy City Manager/Development
Services Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTNG THE CHULA VISTA
PHOTOVOLTAIC PRE-WII2ING INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2008, City Council adopted the Implementation Plans for the
Climate Change Working Group Measures; and
WHEREAS, a component of the Implementation Plan for Climate Change Working
Group Measure No. 5, Solar and Energy Efficiency Conversion, is to require updating municipal
codes to facilitate future installations of solar and renewable energy systems; and
WHEREAS, due to local climatic conditions, including high summer ambient
temperatures and periods of heat waves, average load demand and peak load demand of energy
used in Chula Vista is an important factor concerning public safety and adverse economic
impacts of power outages or power reductions; and
WHEREAS, facilitating the installation of photovoltaic pre-wiring will have local and
regional benefits in the reduction of total and peak energy use and greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, staff is presenting to Council an ordinance amending Chapter 15.24 of the
Municipal Code to require pre-wiring at the time of new residential construction for future
residential photovoltaic systems; and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate compliance with the pre-wiring requirements and
establish consistency in the installation and inspection of these requirements, staff developed
technical installation guidelines, Chula Vista Photovoltaic Pre-Wiring Installation Requirements
(attached as, Exhibit "A"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Appeals and Advisors, at their December 15, 2008 meeting,
recommended that Council adopt the installation guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that it hereby adopts the Chula Vista Photovoltaic Pre-Wiring Installation Requirements,
attached as Exhibit "A," as the installation guidelines in the City of Chula Vista.
Presented by
Gary Halbert
Deputy City Manager/Development
Services Director
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Exhibit A
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~'~~' Installation Requirements
CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
These requirements are applicable in all new Single Family Dwellings (SFD's) and
Duplexes. They shall also apply to Multi Family Dwellings (MFD's) where a solar array can
feed the "House Meter' that supplies the common areas of the building.
1. In SFD's and duplex units up to 2500 sq. ft, with the electrical service located on
the exterior of a garage wall, a run of one 1" Electrical Metallic Tubing conduit
(EMT) shall be installed from an accessible location in the attic to an accessible
location stubbed out into the garage. Stub out another conduit from the service to a
pull /junction box on the inside of the garage.
2. If the electrical service is not located on an exterior garage wall, another 1"
conduit shall be run from the electrical service to a junction box on the inside of the
garage wall. (Most PV system inverters will work best out of direct sunlight and
heat, and may be mounted in the garage on the backside of the electrical service.)
3. Houses over 2500sq.ft and MFD's will require 1-1 /4" EMT conduit.
4. Conduit in the attic shall terminate a minimum of 6 inches above the insulation.
5. For roofs having less than a 4" in 12" slope that have clay or concrete roof tiles:
EMT conduit, shall be stubbed out a minimum of 12" above the roof, capped off and
provided with a roof jack for a future Photovoltaic System.
6. For roofs having a 4" in 12" slope or greater with any type of roof covering: Provide
EMT conduit to an accessible location in the attic a minimum of 6" above the
insulation and cap off.
7. The location for EMT conduit stubbed up through the roof will be to the largest roof
area that is southerly facing, or secondarily to the largest westerly facing roof area.
8. The conduit shall be properly supported, protected, capped off at both ends, and
run to accessible locations at both ends.
9. Work shall comply with the Electrical Code in effect at the time of installation.
10. Any notching and boring of studs or top plates shall be strapped/nail plated to
provide protection for the conduit and shall reestablish the structural integrity of the
members. (Per chapter 23 of the California Building Code in effect at the time of
Plan Check approval.)
11. Pre-wire conduit shall be complete for rough frame inspection.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CHULA VISTA SOLAR HOT
WATER HEATING PRE-PLUMBING INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2008, City Council adopted the Implementation Plans for the
Climate Change Working Group Measures; and
WHEREAS, a component of the Implementation Plan for Climate Change Working
Group Measure No. 5, Solar and Energy Efficiency Conversion, includes updating municipal
codes to facilitate future installations of solar and renewable energy systems; and
WHEREAS, due to local climatic conditions, including high summer ambient
temperatures and periods of heat waves, average load demand and peak load demand of energy
used in Chula Vista is an important factor concerning public safety and adverse economic
impacts of power outages or power reductions; and
WHEREAS, facilitating the installation of solar hot water heating systems will have local
and regional benefits in the reduction of total and peak energy use and greenhouse. gas emissions;
and
WHEREAS, the requirement for pre-plumbing for solaz hot water heating systems
constitutes a local amendment to the California Plumbing Code and Chapter 15.28 of the
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, staff is presenting to Council an ordinance amending Chapter 15.28 of the
Municipal Cade to require pre-plumbing at time of new residential construction for future solar
hot water heating systems; and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate compliance with the pre-plumbing requirements and
establish consistency in installation and inspection, staff established technical installation
guidelines, Chula Vista Solar Hot Water Heating Pre-Plumbing Installation Requirements
(attached as, Exhibit "A"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Appeals and Advisors, at their December 15, 2008 meeting,
recommended that Council adopt the installation guidelines.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that it hereby adopts the Chula Vista Solar Hot Water Heating Pre-Plumbing Installation
Requirements, attached as Exhibit "A," as the installation guidelines in the City of Chula Vista.
Presented by
Approved as to form
Gary Halbert
Deputy City Manager/Development
Services Director
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Installation Requirements
C11Y OF
CHULA VISTA
Exhibit A
These requirements are applicable in all new Single Family Dwellings and Duplexes. They
also apply to Multi Family Dwellings where each unit extends vertically from the foundation
to the roof or where buildings have a central water heating system that serves all the units.
1. For roofs having less than a 4" in 12" slope that have clay or concrete roof tiles: Two
3/4" copper pipes and one 3/4" Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit, shall be
stubbed out a minimum of 12" above the roof, capped off and provided with roof jacks
for a future solar hot water heating system. The pipe and conduit shall be run to the
location of the water heater, be capped off and be readily accessible.
2. For roofs having a 4" in 12" slope or greater with any type of roof covering: Provide
two 3/4" copper pipes and one 3/4" EMT conduit to an accessible location in the attic
a minimum of 6" above the insulation and be capped off. The pipes and conduit shall
be run to the location of the water heater, be capped off and be readily accessible.
3. Pipe and conduit should penetrate the roof in the lower one-third of the slope. This
will enable proper drainage of the system.
4. Pipes shall be sloped at least Y<" per foot of run from the upper capped end at the
roof to the lowest capped end at the storage tank. This will enable drainage for
freeze protection and maintenance.
5. Locations for both pipes and conduit will be to the largest roof area that is southerly
facing, or secondarily to the largest westerly facing roof area.
6. Both pipes and conduit shall be run and properly supported the entire length of the
building to the area where the water heater will be placed.
7. Pipe insulation shall have at least a '/_" thick wall and be rated to 212 degrees F
8. The use of Tank-less Water Heaters does not exempt these pre-plumbing/piping
requirements.
9. The use of CPVC and PEX piping is not permitted.
10. Work shall comply with the Plumbing and Electrical codes in effect at the time of plan
check approval.
11. Any notching and boring of studs or top plates shall be strapped/nail plated to provide
protection far the pipe/conduit and shall reestablish the structural integrity of the
members. (Per chapter 23 of the California Building Code in effect at the time of plan
check approval.)
12. Pre-plumbing/piping shall be complete for rough frame inspection.
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