HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1999-2782-AORDINANCE NO. 2782-A
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998
EDITION AND THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1997
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 AND REGULATIONS
Sections:
15.16.010 California Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition and Uniform Mechanical Code,
1997 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.16,020 Section 108.1 amended to designate building official.
15.16.040 Section 115 amended to specify local fee structure.
15.16.010 California Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition and Uniform Mechanical Code,
1997 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference, that certain document known and designated
as the California Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition , known as the California Code of
Regulations, Title 24 part 4, and Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition and Appendix A,
Chapter 13 of Appendix 8, And Appendix C thereof as copyrighted by the International
Conference of Building Officials ("UMC"). Said document is hereby adopted as the Mechanical
Code of the City, providing for and regulating the complete installation and maintenance of
heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems, and providing for the issuance of
permits therefore, and each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and
terms of the California Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition and Uniform Mechanical Code,1997
Edition and Appendix A and Appendix C thereto are hereby referred to, adopted and made a
part hereof as though fully set forth herein, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted,
modified or amended.
15.16.020 Section 108.1 amended to designate building official.
Section 108.1 of the UMC as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as follows:
Section 108.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to
enforce all the provisions of this code. For such purposes the building official shall have the
powers of a law enforcement officer.
The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt
and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may be deemed necessary in
order to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules and
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regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. The building
official, herein referenced, shall be the assistant director of planning and building.
15.16,030 Section 110,1 amended to confer "suitability of alternate materials"
jurisdiction of Board of Appeals.
Section 110.1 of the UMC as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as follows:
Section 110.1 Board of Appeals and Advisors. To determine the suitability of
alternate materials, methods of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretation of
the provisions of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals and
advisors consisting of seven members who are qualified by experience and training to pass
upon matters pertaining to mechanical design, construction and maintenance and the public
health aspects of mechanical systems and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The
building official shall be an ex-officio member who shall not be entitled to vote and who shall
act as secretary to the board. The board shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by
the city council. The board shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the building
official with a duplicate copy to the appellant. The decision of the board is final.
15.16.040 Subsection 115.1 amended to specify local fee structure.
Subsection 115.1 of Section 115 of the UMC as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as
follows:
Fees.
Subsection 115.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the master fee
schedule of the city of Chula Vista.
SECTION II. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista specifically and expressly finds and declares that
the nature and uniqueness of the climate, terrain, and location does necessitate and demand
specific amendments to the California Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition and the Uniform
Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition which are noted in the Chula Vista Municipal Code and
restated in this Ordinance.
SECTION III. URGENCY FINDINGS.
The City Council does hereby declare that this ordinance is necessary as an emergency
measure in order to preserve the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare. The
reasons for such urgency are as follows: the State of California has mandated that each
jurisdiction within the State adopt the various 1997 Editions, Uniform codes, including the
Uniform Mechanical Code no later than July 1, 1999, The enactment of this ordinance by
July 1, 1999, will ensure compliance with State mandates.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pursuant to the provisions of Charter Section 311 (d) and 312(d)(4), this ordinance shall take
effect and be in full force and effect on July 1,1999 if passed by at least four (4) affirmative
votes of the City Council as an urgency measure.
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The regular ordinances will also be included as they presently are.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert Leiter
Planning and Building Director
Brad Remp, C.B.O ~
Planning and Building Assistant Director/Building Official
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 25th day of May, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Moot, Padilia and Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Horton
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
Mary Salas.//;E:)eputy Mayor
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No.2782-A was passed as an urgency measure on the 25th day of May, 1999.
Executed this 25~h day of May, 1999.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk