HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1995-2648 ORDINANCE NO. 2648
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1994
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.O10 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition, adopted by reference.
15.16.020 Section 108.1 amended to designate building official.
15.16.030 Section 110.1 amended to confer "suitability of alternate materials" jurisdiction on
Board of Appeals.
15.16.040 Section 115 amended to specify local fee structure.
15.16.010 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition, adopted by reference.
There is hereby adopted by reference, that certain document known and designated as Uniform Mechanical
Code, 1994 Edition and Appendix A, Chapter 13 of Appendix B, And Appendix C thereof as copyrighted by the
International Conference of Building Officials ("UMC'). Said Document is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code
of the City, providing for and regulating the complete installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, cooling and
refrigeration systems, and providing for the issuance of permits therefore, and each and all such regulations,
provisions, penalties. conditions and terms of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition and Appendix A, Chapter
13 of Appendix B and Appendix C thereto are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as though fully
set forth herein, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted. modified or amended.
15.16.020 Section 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 bu lid ing official shall have the power to rend er interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules
and regulations supplemental to this code as may be deemed necessary ~n order to clarity the application of the
provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shatI be in conformity with the intent and purpose
of this code. The building official, herein referenced, shall be the Director of Building and Housing.
15.16.030 Section 110.1 amended to confer "suitability of alternate materials" jurisdiction on Board of
Appeals,
Section 110.1 of the UMC as it applies in Chula Vista shall read as foliows:
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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 Director of Building and Housing shall
be an ex-officio member who shall not be entitled to vote and who shall act as Secretary to the Board. The Board
of Appeals and Advisors shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Board shall render
all decisions and findings in writing to the Director of Building and Housing with a duplicate copy to the appellant.
The decision of the Board is final.
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 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition which are noted
in the Chula Vista Municipal Code and restated in this Ordinance.
SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on January 1, 1996.
Kenneth G. Larsen, C.B.O. Boogaa~____
Director of Building and Housing City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 17th day of October, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Alevy, Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Shirle~,/Horton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beverly/~. Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. 2648 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 10th
day of October, 1995 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City
Council held on the 17th day of October, 1995.
Executed this 17th day of October, 1995.
Beverly ,a/Authelet, City Clerk