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City council Meeting 6-9-92
Santa Monica, California
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1631 (CCS)
(City council Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING THE
UNIFORM TECHNICAL CODES
AND ADOPTING THE SANTA MONICA
AMENDMENTS TO THE 1991 UNIFORM
TECHNICAL CODES
WHEREAS, on December 12, 1989, the City Council adopted
Ordinance Number 1506 (CCS) which adopted by reference the 1988
editions of the uniform technical codes; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that
the uniform technical codes shall become applicable to the city
180 days after approval and publication of the codes by the state
Building Standards Commission; and
WHEREAS, the State Building Standards Commission has
approved and published 1991 editions of the uniform technical
codes in January, 1992; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 provides
that the city may make changes or modifications to the uniform
technical codes based upon express findings that such changes or
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modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the city Council has considered the 1991 editions
of the Uniform Fire, Building, Housing, Abatement, and
Administrative Codes, the reference standards and 1989 National
Fire Codes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered technical
modifications and changes within these model codes editions, and
revisions for purposes of administration and enforcement in the
city of Santa Monica: and
WHEREAS, the City Council has discussed and considered in
detail community fire safety problems caused by the cumulative
impact of extensive development and building construction
activities on operations and staff ing of the f ire services and
fire defenses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has discussed and considered
certain serious general community safety problems caused by the
number, size, location and present use of some 140 pre-1934
potentially earthquake hazardous buildings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has discussed and considered in
detail certain seismic and fire safety problems caused by the
cumulative impact of development and construction activity and
the continued use of certain fire and seismically hazardous
buildings; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council find that the modifications and
additions to the 1991 editions of the uniform technical codes are
required for local climatic, topographical and geological
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the community's
exposure to the damaging effects of local seismic activity and
uncontrolled wind driven fires with potential demands on
emergency services need to be significantly reduced. Increases
in the total number, height and area of developments and
continued increases in concentration of uses of older structures
are extending and exceeding the available resources of the
emergency services. The proposed amendments to the uniform
technical codes will assist in maintaining the community's
building inventory reasonably within present emergency services
capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the 1991 editions
of the Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered technical
modifications and changes within these updated model code
editions, and revisions for purposes of administration and
enforcement within the City of Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals has
previously specifically reserved to itself approval of "Medium
Pressure Gas" installations to prevent potentially hazardous and
confusing systems for emergency services; and
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WHEREAS, the Electrical Board of Appeals has reviewed the
1990 edition of the National Electrical Code; and
WHEREAS, the Electrical Board of Appeals has conferred with
the city's Chief Electrical Inspector concerning modifications
and changes within this updated model code edition, and revisions
for purposes of administration and enforcement within the City of
Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, the National Electrical Code does not address
electrical safety requirements for non-construction related
electrical equipment, including portable electrical equipment and
machinery; and
WHEREAS, the unregulated use of non-construction related
electrical equipment poses a potential safety hazard to citizens
and property in Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, the Electrical Board of Appeals has approved
safety standards for the use of electrical appliances, devices,
materials and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Electrical Board of Appeals has considered
certain local problems caused by the improper use of non-metallic
sheated wiring and use of aluminum alloy conductors in sizes
smaller than No.6; and
WHEREAS, the City
certain specific uses
council finds that
of aluminum based
experience
conductors
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non-metallic sheated wiring has caused or led to potentially
hazardous and nuisance electrical wiring installations; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the health and safety of
the citizens of the Santa Monica to apply the most current
editions of the uniform technical codes; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance Number 1506 (CCS) adopted the 1988
Edition of the Uniform Administrative Code Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 206 of the Uniform Administrative Code,
1988 Edition, contains the local amendments to the 1985 editions
of the uniform technical codes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously adopted Ordinance
Number 1201 (CCS) on April 14, 1981, relating to Supplemental
Seismic Safety Rehabilitation Requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously adopted Ordinance
Number 1217 (CCS) on August 25, 1981, relating to Requirements
for Automatic Fire Extinguishing and Protection Systems, and
Requirements for Existing Residential Structures; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance Number 1279
(CCS) on April 12, 1983, amending Ordinance Number 1217 (CCS) to
extend the compliance date for existing residential buildings to
include automatic fire sprinkler systems; and
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WHEREAS, the city Council adopted Ordinance Number 1340
(CCS) on August 13, 1985, amending Supplemental Fire Safety &
Prevention Requirements to extend the compliance date; and
WHEREAS, the city council adopted Ordinance Number 1401
(CCS) on February 24, 1987, amending Supplemental Fire Safety &
Prevention Requirements for Existing Residential Structures which
contain asbestos; and
WHEREAS, the City council adopted ordinance Number 1403
(CCS) on March 10, 1987, amending Ordinance Number 1217 (CCS) to
extend the expiration date for temporary trailer permits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has elected to exercise its
option pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 19957.5 and add
two handicapped members to the Building and Safety Commission to
function as the Accessibility Appeals Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that local conditions
include a substantial fire hazard which is exacerbated by roofing
materials constructed of untreated wood shingles or shakes; and
WHEREAS, a restriction On untreated wood shingle and shake
roofing is necessary and appropriate to protect health and
safety; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 18300
the city may assume the responsibility for the enforcement of
state building standards relating to mobilehome parks; and
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WHEREAS, on
Resolution Number
November 11, 1961, the city Council adopted
2536 (CCS) by which the city assumed this
responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the City council wishes to reaffirm its commitment
as provided in Resolution Number 2536 (CCS)i and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance Number 1489
(CCS) on July 25, 1989, to require "Seismic Evaluation Reports"
for pre-1933 unreinforced masonry structures; and
WHEREAS, the City council adopted Ordinance Number 1055
(CCS) on January 25, 1977, which amended Municipal Code Section
8101 which adopts by reference the 1976 edition of the Uniform
Administrative Code which includes permit processing fees for the
uniform technical codes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance Number 1177
(CCS) on September 10, 1980, which adopted the 1979 editions of
the uniform technical codes but retained the permit processing
fees as adopted pursuant to Ordinance Number 1055 (CCS); and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to maintain existing fee
schedules,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 8101 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
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Section 8101. Administrative
Code. Those certain documents entitled
IIUniform Administrative Code, 1991
Edition" adopted by the International
Conference of Building Officials and
t1Santa Monica Amendments to the 1991
Uniform Construction and Fire Codes" are
hereby adopted as amended, deleted or
modified therein, as the Administrative
Code of the Ci ty of Santa Monica, and
shall be referred to, together with such
amendments, deletions or modifications
thereto, as the "Administrative Code."
SECTION 2. Section 8102 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
section 8102. Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings Code. That certain
document entitled "Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1991
Edition" adopted by the International
Conference of Building Officials is
hereby adopted, as amended, deleted or
modified therein, as the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings Code of the City of
Santa Monica, and shall be referred to,
together with such amendments, deletions
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or modifications thereto, as the
"Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code."
SECTION 3. section 8103 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
section 8103. Building Code.
Those certain documents entitled "Uniform
Building Code, 1991 Edition" including
"Uniform Building Code Standards, 1991
Edition", adopted by the International
Conference of Building Officials, are
hereby adopted, as amended, deleted, or
modified therein, as the Building Code of
the City of Santa Monica, and shall be
referred to, together with such
amendments, deletions or modifications
thereto, as the uBuilding Code."
SECTION 4. Section 8104 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
Section 8104. Electrical Code.
That certain document entitled "National
Electrical Code, 1990 Edition", adopted
by the National Fire Protection
Association is hereby adopted, as
amended, deleted, or modified therein, as
the Electrical Code of the City of Santa
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Monica, and shall be referred to,
together with such amendments, deletions
or modifications thereto, as the
"Electrical Code."
SECTION S. Section 8105 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
Section 8105. Fire Code. That
certain documents entitled "Uniform Fire
Code, 1991 Edition", including Appendix
Chapters I-A, I-C, III-A, IV-A, IV-B,
V-A, and VI-C, "Uniform Fire Code
Standards, 1991 Edition", adopted by the
International Conference of Building
Officials and Fire Chiefs Association and
"National Fire Codes, 1991 Edition",
adopted by the National Fire Protection
Association are hereby adopted, as
amended, deleted or modified therein, and
shall be referred to, together with such
amendments, deletions or modifications
thereto, as the "Fire Code."
SECTION 6. Section 8106 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
section 8106. Housing Code. That
certain document enti tled "Uniform
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Housing Code, 1991 Edition", adopted by
the International Conference of Building
Officials is hereby adopted, as amended,
deleted, or modified therein, as the
Housing Code of the City of Santa Monica,
and shall be referred to, together with
such amendments, deletions or
modifications thereto, as the "Housing
Code."
SECTION 7. Section 8107 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
Section 8107. Mechanical Code.
That certain document entitled "Uniform
Mechanical Code, 1991 Edition", adopted
by the International Conference of
Building Officials is hereby adopted, as
amended, deleted, or modified therein, as
the Mechanical Code of the city of Santa
Monica, and shall be referred to,
together with such amendments, deletions
or modifications thereto, as the
"Mechanical Code."
SECTION 8. Section 8108 of the Santa Honica Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
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Section 8108. Plumbing Code.
That certain document entitled "Uniform
Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition", adopted by
the International Association of Plumbing
and and Mechanical Officials is hereby
adopted, as amended, deleted, or modified
therein, as the Plumbing Code of the City
of Santa Monica, and shall be referred
to, together with such amendments,
deletions or modifications thereto, as
the nPlumbing Code."
SECTION 9. sections 8109.1 through 8109.9 of the Santa
Monica Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
SECTION 8109.1. section 204 of
the Uniform Administrative code, 1991
Edition, is amended to read as follows:
Section 204. Boards of Appeal.
In order to provide for reasonable
interpretations of the provisions of
these Codes, and to determine the
suitability of alternates, there shall be
created appropriate Boards of Appeal
consisting of members who are qualified
by experience and training to pass upon
matters pertaining to building
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construction and the technical
disciplines therein. The responsible
enforcement official or his or her
designee shall be an ex-officio member of
each such board created and shall act as
secretary.
Members of the Boards of Appeal
shall be appointed by the appropriate
authority and shall hold office as
specified or determined by said
authori ty. Public members shall be
appointed by the City Council to serve a
term of four (4) years unless removed by
cause and technical trade members shall
be appointed by the City council to serve
a term of three (3) years unless removed
by cause. No board member shall hold any
paid office with the city.
said Board of Appeal shall adopt
reasonable rules and regulations for
conducting their investigations and
business and shall render all decisions
and findings in
responsible official
Said Boards may also
writing to the
and appellants.
recommend to the
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appointing authority such new legislation
as is consistent therewith.
Pursuant to section 1002 of the
Santa Monica city Charter there are
hereby created the following appeals and
advisory boards.
1. Building and Safety
Commission. The Building and Safety
Commission shall be composed of five
qualified members as follows: one state
registered architect, one state
registered civil or structural engineer,
one state licensed building contractor,
and two public members.
2. Accessibility Appeals Board
pursuant to California Health and Safety
Code Section 19957.5. The Accessibility
Appeals Board shall contain a minimum of
two physically disabled members, who
shall serve in addition to three members
of the Building and Safety Commission.
3. Electrical Appeals Board. The
Electrical Appeals Board shall contain a
minimum of two electrical qualified
members (either state licensed electrical
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contractor, engineer, or certified
electrician journeyman) who shall serve
in addition to three members of the
Building and Safety Commission.
4. Plumbing / Mechanical Appeals
Board. The plumbing / Mechanical Appeals
Board shall contain two plumbing or
mechanical qualified members (state
licensed plumbing or mechanical
contractor or engineer, or certified
plumbing / mechanical journeYman) who
shall serve in addition to three members
of the Building and Safety Commission.
SECTION 8109.2. Section 206(a) of
the Uniform Administrative Code, 1991
Edition, relating to Supplemental Fire
Safety and Prevention Requirements, is
added to read as follows:
Division 1.00. Purpose. The
purpose of this Division is to promote
public safety and welfare by reducing the
cumulative impact of certain individual
construction and bui lding proj ects each
with a recognized greater potential
demand on the rescue and fire suppression
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resources of the community. The city
council establishes the policy of
regulating both new and existing
buildings in this class by requiring
approved automatic fire extinguishing and
detection systems, standpipes, fire
resistive doors, and other construction
to be provided in these structures at the
time of their construction, conversion,
alteration, and maintenance so as to
significantly reduce their potential
demand from simultaneous incidents on
emergency services resources.
Division 2.00. Scope. The
provisions of this Division shall apply
to all proposed and existing buildings
within the city on September 25, 1981.
structures for which a building permit
has been issued prior to September 25,
1981, shall be considered as existing
buildings.
Division 3.00. Requirements for
Automatic Fire Extinguishing and
Protection Systems.
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3.01. Notwithstanding any
provision to the contrary, buildings or
structures more than three stories or 30
feet in height or more than 15,000 square
feet in total square footage without
respect to separation walls shall be
provided with an approved full automatic
fire sprinkler system. Upon written
application, the Fire Chief may approve
an al ternate system of f ire protection
for any building less than 15,000 square
feet subject to this subdivision.
3.02. Notwithstanding any
provision to the contrary, buildings or
structures housing any occupancy
classification having floors used for
human occupancy more than 55 feet above
the lowest level of Fire Department
vehicle access shall comply with the
high-rise building requirements contained
in section 1807 of the Uniform Building
Code, 1991 Edition, and section 2-1807 of
Title 24 of the California Administrative
Code.
3.03. Notwithstanding any
provision to the contrary, buildings or
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structures as determined by the Fire
Chief to be used primarily for public
assembly, including drinking, dining,
entertainment, exhibition, display, or
similar concentrated uses, more than
5,000 square feet in total square
footage, shall be provided with an
approved full automatic fire sprinkler
system.
3.04. Notwithstanding any
provision to the contrary, in buildings
or structures four or more stories in
height all stairways serving the top
floor shall extend to the roof surface.
3.05. On or before June 1, 1982,
every existing building or structure,
excepting existing residential buildings
or structures, with floors more than 30
feet above the lowest level of Fire
Department vehicle access shall be
provided with:
(a) An approved automatic fire
alarm system unless the building is
provided with an approved full automatic
fire sprinkler system.
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(b) Tight-fitting smoke and draft
control, 20-minute rated (or equivalent)
door assemblies on all doors opening into
exit corridors or stairways. Such doors
shall be equipped with an approved self
or automatic closer in accordance wi th
Section 4306 of the Uniform Building
Code, 1985 Edition.
(c) A sign indicating the number
of each floor posted in the stairwells
and every elevator lobby area. Type,
size, color, and specific location of
each sign shall be as required by the
Fire Chief.
(d) Automatic unlocking
mechanisms for all stairway doors,
including those required to open onto the
roof, which are locked from the stairway
side. The mechanisms shall have the
capability of being unlocked
simultaneously without unlocking upon
activation of an approved fire detection
alarm system, electric power failure, and
electromechanically using one switch
located as required by the Fire Chief.
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(e) Approved emergency lighting
systems for all exitways, stairways,
corridors, and other integral portions of
means of egress for safe evacuation of
the building.
3.06. On or before January 1,
1983, every existing building or
structure, excepting existing residential
buildings or structures, with floors more
than 55 feet above the lowest level of
Fire Department vehicle access shall be
provided with:
(a) An approved partial automatic
fire sprinkler system and an approved
automatic fire detection alarm system,
unless the building contains an approved
full automatic fire sprinkler system.
(b) Automatic shutoff for
heating, ventilating and cooling systems
as set forth in Section 1009 of the
Uniform Hechanical Code, 1991 Edition,
with an added smoke detector for
automatic shutdown as required by the
National Fire Protection Association
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standard 90A, 1989 Edition, and manual
switching as required by the Fire Chief.
3.07. On or before January 1,
1983, every existing building or
structure as determined by the Fire Chief
to be used primarily for public assembly,
including drinking, dining,
entertainment, exhibition, display, or
similar concentrated uses, more than
5,000 square feet in total square
footage, shall be provided with an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system
that protects the assembly areas and
exitways and an approved automatic fire
detection alarm system for other rooms
and areas. This subdivision shall not
apply to buildings or structures with an
approved full automatic fire sprinkler
system or to churches and theaters with
fixed seating.
3.08. For purposes of this
Division, a full automatic fire sprinkler
system is a system that meets the
requirements of the Fire Code adopted by
Section 8105 of the Santa Monica
Hunicipal Code. Notwi thstanding any
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provision to the contrary, a full
automatic fire sprinkler system installed
in any new building with floors more than
55 feet in height shall, unless
determined by the Fire Chief to be
infeasible, shall have two connections
with control valves to independent risers
on each floor level, with each riser
being of the size necessary to deliver
the required water supply.
3.09. For purposes of this
Division, a partial automatic fire
sprinkler system is a system that
provides for protection of all exitways,
both vertical and horizontal, including
major aisleways leading to exits.
Protection shall be provided for any room
or area that opens directly into the
exitway by locating one sprinkler
opposite the center of and inside any
such room or area. Partial systems shall
meet the requirements of the National
Fire Protection Association standard 13
and the Fire Chief.
3.10. For purposes
Division, an automatic fire
of this
detection
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alarm system is a system that complies
with the Santa Monica Fire Department
requirements and is an approved
arrangement of smoke, rate-of-rise, fixed
temperature, or any other detector which
is approved for the use intended. The
system shall alert all occupants of a
building in case of fire and, when
required by the Fire Chief, notify the
Fire Department through Central station
Supervision.
3.11. For purposes of this
Division, an existing building is a
building for which a building permit has
been issued by the Building Officer. The
requirements of 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, and
3.04 shall not apply to existing
buildings.
3.12. The requirements of 3.01,
3.02, 3.05, and 3.06 shall not apply to:
(a) Hospitals as defined in
Health and Safety Code Section 1250.
(b) Buildings used exclusively as
open parking garages.
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(e) Buildings such as power
plants, look-out towers, steeples, grain
houses, and similar structures with
noncontinuous human occupancy only when
so determined by the Fire Chief.
(d) Buildings owned by any public
agency or school district.
3.13. Prior to installation of
any automatic fire extinguishing or
protection system required by this
Division, the Fire Chief shall approve
the plans and specifications for the
system.
Division 4.00. Standards for
Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems.
(a) General. Systems shall
conform to Uniform Building Code
standards No. 38-1 and to supplemental
requirements of the Fire Chief.
(b) Alarms. Systems shall be
supervised by an approved central
receiving service. Exception. Systems
containing less than 100 heads may be
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provided with a propriatory or local
alarm.
(c) Annunciation and Control.
Extinguishing systems shall include
control valves and signaling devices to
control and indicate system operation by
floors or other approved subdivisions.
An annunciator panel shall be provided in
an approved location near the principal
entrance.
(d) Fire Department Connections
and System Zones. Systems shall be
provided with Fire Department connections
at approved locations on pUblic street
frontages. MUltiple exterior connections
and system zones shall be interconnected.
(e) Approval, Acceptance,
Testing. The design, plans, materials,
installation, acceptance, and periodic
tests of components and systems required
by this Division shall be approved by the
Chief and conform to current standards of
the Fire Code.
Division 5.00. Requirements for
Standpipe Systems. Class II standpipes
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shall be provided in buildings three
stories in height in accordance with the
Building Code. Alternate protection to
this provision may be approved by the
Fire Chief.
Division 6.00. Attic Draft stop
Requirements. All non-residential attic
and ceiling spaces formed of combustible
construction shall be divided into
horizontal areas of 1000 square feet by
draft partitions conforming to the
Building Code. Exception. In buildings
provided with automatic extinguishing
systems, the horizontal area may be
increased to 3000 square feet.
Divis ion 7. 00 . Requirements for
Existing Residential Structures.
7.01. On or before January 1,
1982, every dwelling unit and every guest
room in a hotel, apartment house, or
lodging house used for sleeping purposes
shall be provided with approved smoke
detectors located as required by Section
1210 of the Uniform Building Code, 1991
Edition. The Fire Chief shall make
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available to the public an informational
brochure on those smoke detectors
approved by the Fire Chief and the proper
manner of installation.
7~02. On or before January 1,
1983, every building or structure used as
a hotel, apartment house, or lodging
house with floors more than 30 feet above
the lowest level of Fire Department
vehicle access shall be provided with:
(a) The fire protection system
required for non-residential buildings
contained in 3.05 of Division 3.00 of
Section 206{a) of the Uniform
Administrative Code, 1991 Edition.
(b) Emergency and evacuation
procedures approved by the Fire Chief
posted in each sleeping room.
7.03. On or before June 1, 1983,
every building or structure used as a
hotel, apartment house, or lodging house
with floors more than 55 feet above the
lowest level of Fire Department vehicle
access shall meet the requirements for
non-residential buildings contained in
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3.06(b) of Oivision 3.00 of section
206(a) of the Uniform Administrative
Code, 1991 Edition. On or before June
30, 1986, every building or structure
used as a hotel, apartment house or
lodging house with floors more than 55
feet above the lowest level of Fire
Department vehicle access shall meet the
requirements for non-residential
buildings contained in 3.06(a) of
Division 3.00 of section 206(a) of the
Uniform Administrative Code, 1991
Edition.
7.04. The provisions of
subdivisions 7.02 and 7.03 shall not
apply to any property for which the
mortgage is insured or held by the United
states Department of Housing and Urban
Development until such time as the city
Council determines such provisions are
applicable after exploring and seeking
all available federal and state
assistance to finance the requirements of
these provisions. The exception
contained in this paragraph 7.04 will
expire on December 31, 1993, and any
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property previously exempt shall be in
full compliance with the provisions of
7.02 and 7.03 no later than December 31,
1993.
7.05. Notwithstanding the provi-
sions of 7.03, the time period to install
the required automatic fire sprinkler
system for any residential building which
contains asbestos in ceiling materials or
other areas impacted by fire sprinkler
installation, shall be extended to July
1, 1987. This time period may be further
extended by resolution of the city
Council.
Division 8.00. Requirements for
Buildings Over 75 Feet. The
compartmentation or safe areas of refuge
alternative shall not be permitted as an
alternative to automatic fire sprinklers
for buildings within the scope of Section
1807 of the Uniform Building Code, 1991
Edition.
Division
9.00.
Untreated
untreated
Wood
wood
Roofing. The
use of
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shingles or untreated wood shakes for new
or replacement roofing is prohibited.
SECTION 8109.3. Section 206(b) of
the Uniform Administrative Code, 1991
Edition, relating to Supplemental Fire
and safety Duties and Procedures, is
added to read as follows:
Division 1.00. Flammable or
Combustible Liquid Tanks. A permit is
required to install, remove, abandon,
place temporarily out of service, alter,
modify, or otherwise dispose of any
flammable or combustible liquid tank,
piping or equipment connected thereto.
(See Article 79 of the Uniform Fire Code,
1991 Edition.)
SECTION 8109.4. Section 206(c) of
the Uniform Administrative Code, 1991
Edition, relating to Supplemental Seismic
Safety Rehabilitation Requirements, is
added to read as follows:
Division 1. 00. Purpose. The
provisions of this section are minimum
standards for structural seismic
resistance established primarily to
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promote public safety and welfare. They
will not necessarily prevent loss of life
or injury or prevent serious earthquake
damage to existing bui Idings which are
made to conform.
Division 2.00. Scope. The
provisions of this section shall apply to
all existing non-residential buildings
constructed prior to 1915 and which have
been surveyed and recorded by Building
and Safety as It Substandard and
Potentially Hazardous" on or before May
14, 1981.
Division 3.00. Requirements. On
or before July 1, 1985, nonconforming
buildings must have written certification
by a licensed architect or engineer that
(1) the roof and walls of that building
are anchored and tied and (2) the
parapets are anchored. The standard for
such certification shall be the 1915 or
1921 Santa Monica Building Code.
SECTION 8109.5. Section 206(d) of
the Uniform Administrative Code, 1991
Edition, relating to Supplemental Land
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Hazard Zone Requirements, is added to
read as follows:
Division 1.00. Supplemental Land
Hazard Zone Requirements. For the
purposes of these codes, certain portions
of the city are hereby established as
seismic Fault Zones and Filled Area
Zones. Said zones shall be known as
outlined, illustrated and designated on
the certain Land Hazard Map filed in the
office of the Building Official. Said map
together with all legends, indices and
explanatory notes thereon is hereby made
a part of these codes. It is further
provided that adjustments and changes may
be made hereafter in the boundaries of
said zones by the Building Official to
implement the Seismic Safety Element of
the General Plan additional geologic or
subgrade data is made public.
For the purposes of these codes,
all construction within the scope of
these codes that is within a Land Hazard
Zone shall be subject to special design
requirements which are necessary to
effect the stated purpose of these codes.
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Special design
approved by the
Commission.
requirements shall be
Building and Safety
SECTION 8109.6. Section 206(e) of
the Uniform Administrative Code, 1991
Edition, relating to Supplemental Santa
Monica Construction and Property
Maintenance Requirements, is added to
read as follows:
Division 1.00. Electrical Code
Amendments and Electrical Appliances,
Devices, Materials and Equipment
Regulations.
(a) Electrical Code Amendments:
1. Add Section 300. 0 to Art icle
300 of the National Electrical Code, 1990
Edition as follows: Wiring methods
permitted by the National Electrical Code
may be installed provided that any wiring
not having metal protection over the
conductors shall be entirely concealed
within the building structure to prevent
and inhibit tampering.
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2. Add Section 310.0 to Article
310 of the National Electrical Code, 1990
Edition, as follows: Conductors for
general wiring made of aluminum alloys
containing more than 50% aluminum base
metal shall not be permitted in diameters
smaller than No.6.
(b) Electrical
Devices, Materials and
Regulations:
Appliances,
Equipment
No person, firm or corporation
shall sell, offer for sale, loan, rent,
dispose of by gift or premium, give or
otherwise furnish, provide or make
available for use any electrical
material, device, appliance or equipment,
designed or intended for attachment,
directly or indirectly to any electrical
system, circuit or electrical service for
light, heat or power in the City unless
such electrical material, device,
appliance or equipment complies with the
provisions of this ordinance. The
Building Official and Chief Electrical
Inspector are hereby empowered to enforce
the provisions of this Ordinance.
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1.
Rating.
All
electrical
materials, devices, appliances, or
equipment designed or intended for
attachment, directly or indirectly to any
electrical system, circuit or electrical
service for light, heat or power, shall
be only those which conform with the
requirements of this ordinance. Each
such article shall bear or contain the
maker's name, trademark or identification
sYmbol, together with such rating by the
manufacturer as may be necessary to
determine the intended use. The correct
operating voltage, amperage and total
watts shall be stated and no person shall
remove, alter, deface or obliterate any
such marking.
2.
Approvals.
All electr ical
materials, devices, appliances, or
equipment covered by and intended to be
regulated by this Ordinance shall conform
with the published National Safety
standards for such materials, devices,
appliances or equipment on file in the
office of the United State Bureau of
Standards. Copies of such standards on
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file in the office of the Chief
Electrical Inspector shall be open to
inspection by the public. Listing or
labeling by the Underwriter's
Laboratories, Inc., or other recognized
testing laboratory whose standards are on
file with the United states Bureau of
standards shall be prima facie evidence
of conformity with these required
standards. Where no such standards exist
for any material, device, appliance or
equipment, the Chief Electrical Inspector
may designate a standard for each article
submitted, which shall specify the tests
necessary to provide the degree of safety
to life and property as is generally
required by the National Standards for
approved materials, devices, appliances
and equipment of similar or related
character or nature.
3. Revocation. Any approval
granted by the Chief Electrical Inspector
may be revoked if the electrical
material, device, appliance, or equipment
is found to be hazardous, unsuitable for
the purpose used or intended, or does not
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conform with the standards under which it
was approved for use.
4. Exceptions. The provisions of
this Code shall not be deemed to apply
to:
(a) Safe, substantial, used or
second-hand devices or appliances,
provided that all parts or equipments
used in rebuilding or reconstruction
shall conform in all particulars with the
National Standards for such article, and
provided further that such articles when
offered for sale shall have the same
degree of safety to life and property as
may then be required in a new article of
the same type.
(b) Electrical materials,
devices, appl iances and equipment which
are safe and sui table for the purpose
used or intended, provided such
materials, devices, appliances and
equipment are already fully covered and
regulated by existing laws and ordinances
now in effect.
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(c) Vehicles or motor vehicle
equipment.
(d) Industrial or commercial
appliances which are to be used in a
specific location, and which have been
submitted to a recognized laboratory for
approval as conforming to the standards
required hereof but on which final
approval is still pending, provided
however, that such exemption from the
provisions of this Code shall be granted
separately for each appliance only when
satisfactory written evidence has been
filed that laboratory approval has been
applied for, and shall continue in force
only during such time as the Chief
Electrical Inspector has reason to
believe that the testing laboratory will
grant final approval certifying
compliance to the prescribed standards.
(e) Generating, transforming or
converting devices or appliances nor any
device or appliance for measuring or
recording current voltage or power.
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5. Used Materials. Previously
used materials shall not be re-used in
any work without the advance approval of
the Chief Electrical Inspector.
Division 2.00. House Numbering.
(a) Frontage to be Numbered. All
lands and lots within the city now
platted or which hereafter be platted
shall have numbers assigned to each space
of twenty feet frontage on any street
within or bordering upon the same and
such number shall be affixed to all
buildings thereon or which may hereafter
be erected thereon.
(b) System of Numbering. One
hundred numbers shall be assigned to each
and every block between streets and
avenues and wherever such streets and
avenues do not extend through any platted
or unplatted lands, the number shall be
assigned to the spaces between such
streets if extended through such lands.
(c) Information. The City
Engineer shall assign the numbers to all
lands now platted and all lands which may
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hereafter be platted, and shall indicate
the same upon an official city map, and
file a copy of the same with the Building
Official. The owners of property within
the city shall apply to said Building
Official and be furnished with
appropriate assigned numbers, without
charge therefor.
Division 3.00. Drainage
Regulations. The roof of every building
and structure shall be kept waterproof,
and all storm or casual water therefrom
shall be properly drained and conveyed to
a street, sewer, storm drain, street
gutter or other approved location.
All portions of a developed
property including yards, areaways,
courts, pools, parking and other areas
shall be properly graded and drained.
All drains, gutters, basins, pumps and
other devices required to properly drain
a property shall be maintained in good
working order.
Division 4.00. Pool Fencing
Regulations. Every person, firm or
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corporation owning land on which there is
situated a swimming pool, pond, or other
body of water which contains water 18
inches or more in depth at any point
shall completely surround such body of
water or property with a fence, wall or
other structure not less than 4 1/2 feet
above the underlying ground at all places
and with no opening therein more than 4
inches in maximum dimensions. Any gate
in such fence shall have a latch at least
4 1/2 feet above the underlying ground
and such gate shall be self-closing and
secured when adults are not present.
Division 5.00. Qualification and
Maintenance Certificates.
(a) Qualification certificates
for Workmen.
1. General. Building and Safety
Deparment shall examine applicants on
code requirements to assess their
qualifications for work in specialized
technical areas. Applicants passing such
examinations shall be issued a
certificate of qualification.
Not more
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than one examination shall be given to an
applicant in any 30 day period in the
same technical area.
2. Reciprocals. In lieu of
direct examination, Building and Safety
Department may accept an unexpired
qualification certificate issued by
another city, county or state as evidence
of competency.
(b) Maintenance Certificates.
Upon application, a maintenance
certificate may be issued to any person,
firm or corporation regularly employing
one or more qualified workmen for the
purpose of maintenance, repair or
repetitive minor alterations to existing
buildings and utility systems owned,
operated or occupied by the applicant.
Payment of the maintenance certificate
fee shall not exempt any person, firm or
corporation from complying with all
safety codes or from payment of
individual inspection fees for
substantial new work. The owner or
responsible party shall certify once
every year in writing that the premises
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covered
have
been
maintained
in
compliance with city codes or that no
work was done. Compliance with
provisions of a maintenance certificate
shall not exempt any person from
compliance with provisions of the state
contractors License Law and the Business
and Professions Code.
Division 6.00.
Permits.
Temporary Trailer
(a) House-Type Trailers.
Whenever the expression "house-type
trailers" is used in this division, it
shall mean house trailers, trailer
coaches, mobile homes, and such type
vehicles as are defined in section 18000
et seq. of the Health and Safety Code.
(b) Regulations. The following
regulations shall apply to house-type
trailers other than mobile homes located
in mobile home parks for uses other than
as living accomodations. No person, firm
or corporation shall use, store, or place
a house-type trailer for any purpose or
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in any manner except as
regulations provided:
in these
1. No person, firm or corporation
shall use a house-type trailer for any
purpose or in any manner without first
obtaining a written permit from the
Building Official authorizing suCh use,
storage, or placement.
2. No person, firm or corporation
shall use, store or place a house-type
trailer for any purpose or in any manner
in violation of or in non-conformance
with any of the terms provided in a
permit issued by the Bui lding Official
for use, storage, or placement of said
house-type trailer.
3. The Building Official shall be
guided by the following standards in the
issuance of permits for the Use, storage,
and placement of house-type trailers:
No house-type trailer shall be
used in any residential zone for any
purpose other than storage thereof,
except when used in connection with the
erection of new structures.
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No house-type trailer or
house-type trailers singly, in connection
groups, or otherwise shall be used for
any purpose on any lot or parcel, as
defined in Article IX of this Code, for a
cumulative time of more than six months
in any twelve consecutive months, except
as hereinafter provided for any purpose
other than storage thereof.
Except in connection with the
erection of new structures, no house-type
trailer shall be used for any purpose not
directly connected and associated with a
business or activity conducted within an
enclosed building on the lot or parcel
upon which it is used or upon a lot or
parcel immediately adjacent or contiguous
thereto which is under the ownership
operation, or direct control of the
person, firm or corporation to whom the
permit is issued.
No permit shall be issued for the
use of a house-type trailer unless there
are legally provided toilet facilities
located within a reasonable distance not
to exceed 200 feet from the closest point
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of said house-type trailer, which toilet
facilities are owned, operated, or under
the direct control of the permittee.
The total space occupied by a
house-type trailer or trailers used under
such permit shall not exceed one percent
(1%) of the total square footage of the
enclosed portion of the building
described above for the activity,
provided that the space occupied by the
house-type trailer may be limited to one
house-type trailer use in connection with
any business or businesses which are
related to each other and are, directly
or indirectly, under a common ownership
or management, if the space which would
be occupied by any house-type trailers in
excess of one is normally used for
parking of automobiles or has been so
used within three months of the time of
the application for the permit, and only
if the automobiles so displaced may be
accomodated on other off street parking
facilities owned or controlled by
permittee.
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The permit issued hereunder may be
extended for a period not to exceed one
year, provided that in the event of such
an extension, no further permit shall be
issued for use on the same or adjacent
premises or on premises owned, operated,
or controlled by the permittee or his or
her successor or successors in interest
for a period of two years succeeding
expiration of the extended permit.
Division
Regulations.
7.00.
Sandblasting
(a) Permit Required. No person
shall do any exterior sandblasting within
the city without first obtaining a
permit. A permit shall be required for
each separate work location or
contractor.
(b) Application. To obtain a
permit the applicant shall file an
application with the Building and Safety
Department. Each application shall state
the location, name and address or
responsible party, estimated times
sandblasting will take place, amount of
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insurance for property damage and public
liability that the applicant carries and
the name of the company issuing the
policy.
(c)
Restrictions.
No
sandblasting shall be permitted before
8:00 a.ro. or after 6:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and before 9: 00 a. m. or
after 5:00 p.m. Saturday, nor on a Sunday
or legal holiday unless a special permit
for such work is issued under Municipal
Code Section 4204(d) (1). No dry
sandblasting shall be permitted except
upon special permission of the Building
Official. permission shall be granted
only in those si tuations where wet
sandblasting cannot be done due to unique
circumstances. Any application for dry
sandblasting shall state thereon the
reasons why wet sandblasting cannot be
used and the additional precautions that
will be taken to protect the public. A
minimum of 3 days notice shall be given
to owners, tenants and occupants of all
structures within 150 feet of the site on
which sandblasting is to be done.
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Division 8.00. Plumbing and
Mechanical Code Amendments. The approval
of the use of "Medium Pressure Gas" as
defined in Section 1220 of the Uniform
Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition, for any
building or building service equipment as
defined in Section 105 of the Uniform
Administrative Code, 1991 Edition, is
hereby specifically reserved to the
Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Appeals.
Approval of the use of uHedium Pressure
Gas" shall be in writing for each
specific use or application and shall
indicate any conditions or requirements
for the installation. A copy of the
written approval shall be transmitted to
the applicant and the Building Official.
Division 9.00. Responsibility for
Code Enforcement In Mobile Horne Parks.
The city Council hereby reaffirms
Resolution Number 2536 (CCS) adopted
November 11, 1961, whereby the City
assumes responsibility for enforcement of
State of California regulations and
requirements for mobile home parks.
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SECTION 8109.7. section 206(e) of
the Uniform Administrative Code, 1991
Edition, relating to Supplemental
Plumbing Requirements, is added to read
as follows:
Division 1.00.
Toilets.
Ultra-Low Flush
(a)
Any
I-new
construction,"
IIremodel, II or II addition," as def ined in
this Section, shall install only
ultra-low flush fixtures. The
installation of any flush fixture other
than ultra-low flow is prohibited.
(b) Definitions. As used in this
Division, the following words and phrases
shall have the following meanings:
( 1) Ultra-Low Flush Fixtures:
Urinals that are designated to use a
maximum of one gallon per flush and
toilets that are designated to use a
maximum of 1.6 gallons per flush.
(2)
New
Construction:
Those
projects for which a building permit has
not yet been issued.
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(3) Remodel/Addition: A remodel
or addition for which a building permit
has not yet been issued and which
includes the replacement of an existing
water closet or the addition of a new
water closet.
(c) specifications. All low-flow
plumbing fixtures installed must be
certified by the state Department of
Housing, community Development, and
either the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials or the
American National Standards Institute.
(d) Exemption. Exemptions from
the above provisions may be granted by
the Director of General Services in those
cases when the Director finds that the
existing sewer grades are insufficient or
incompatible with the ultra-low flush
toilet grade specifications (i.e., areas
where sewer lines have a relatively flat
grade) .
SECTION 8109.8.
(b) , and (c) of
Administrative Code,
Section
the
1991
304 (a) ,
Uniform
Edition,
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relating to permit fees, is amended to
read as follows:
section 304 (a) Permit Fees. The
fee for each permit shall be as set forth
in the attached Tables No. 3 -A through
3-E. Where a technical code has been
adopted by the jurisdiction for which no
fee schedule is shown in this code, the
fee required shall be in accordance with
the schedule establ ished by the
legislative body.
The determination of value or
valuation under any of the provisions of
these codes shall be made by the building
official. The value to be used in
computing the building permit and
building plan review fees shall be the
total value of all construction work for
which the permit is issued as well as all
finish work, paintingl roofingl
electrical, plumbing, heating,
air-conditioning, elevators,
fire-extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment.
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Section 304(b) Plan Review Fees.
When a plan or other data are required to
be submitted by Subsection (c) of section
302, a plan review fee shall be paid at
the time of sUbmitting plans and
specifications for review. said plan
review fee for buildings or structures
shall be 50 percent of the building
permit fee as shown in Table No.3-A.
The plan review fees for electrical,
mechanical, plumbing and miscellaneous
work shall be equal to 50 percent of the
total permit fee as set forth in Tables
Nos. 3-B, 3-C, 3-D and 3-E. Where a
technical code has been adopted by this
jurisdiction for which no fee schedule is
shown in this code, the fee required
shall be in accordance with the schedule
established by the legislative body.
Where plans are incomplete or changed so
as to require additional plan review} an
additional plan review fee shall be
charged at the rate shown in Tables Nos.
3-A through 3-E.
SECTION 8109.9. Application.
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(a) Any violation of the uniform
Codes (contained in sections 8101 through
BI08 of this Code) or local amendments
thereto (contained in Section 8109.1
through 8109.8 of this Code) shall be a
misdemeanor as provided for in Section
1200 of this Code.
(b) The amendments to the Uniform
Codes and local amendments thereto shall
not in any manner affect the prosecution
for violations thereof, which violations
were committed prior to the effective
date of the ordinance adopting the
Section and shall not affect any
prosecution or action which may be
pending in any court for the violation of
any of the provisions thereof. As to any
such violation or as to any such
prosecution or pending prosecution or
action, the Uniform Codes and local
amendments thereto in effect prior to the
adoption of the ordinance adopting this
Section shall be deemed to continue and
be in full force and effect.
(c) The provisions of the
amendments to the Uniform Codes and local
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amendments thereto, insofar as they are
substantially the same as the provisions
in effect prior to the adoption of the
ordinance adopting this section shall be
construed as restatements and
continuations and not as new enactments.
(d) The provisions of sections
8109.1 through 8109.7 are adopted
pursuant to Article XI, Section 7 of the
California Constitution in addition to
the authority contained in the Health and
Safety Code and are adopted to protect
the public health, safety, and welfare of
the City.
(e) The preamble to the ordinance
adopting this Section should be consulted
for further findings, background, and
legislative history.
SECTION 10. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal
Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of
this ordinance, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent
necessary to affect the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 11. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid
or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent
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jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of the ordinance.
The City council hereby
declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each and
every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not
declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether
any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared
invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 12. The Mayor shall sign and the city Clerk shall
attest to the passage of this ordinance. The City Clerk shall
cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper
within 15 days after its adoption.
The ordinance shall become
effective 30 days from its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
~~~
ROBERT M. MYER~
City Attorney
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TABLE 3B
ELECTRICAL FEE SCHEDULE
For issuinq each PERMIT........... III III . ill III . . . . . . . . . ... . . . II .. . $
For issuing each SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT..................
For issuing each CHANGE OF ADDRESS....................
Outlets &/or Fixtures located more than 2' apart..each
Residential Ranges, Heaters.......................each
Swimming Pools (includes wiring, light, pump
and bonding)................................... each
Temporary or Working Lights
1 to 100 lamps or sockets.......................
101 to 500 lamps or sockets.....................
each additional 500 lamps or sockets............
Signs & Gas Tube Lighting
Sign or system on 1 branch circuit..........each
Additional signs or systems at same locale..each
Motors, Generators, Welders, Transformers, Heating
Appliances, Miscellaneous Equipment or
Appliances
(HP, KW or KVA Rating)
5.00
3.00
5.00
.30
2.00
10.00
6.00
10.00
6.00
8.00
5.00
Up to 2 rating.......each 2.00
Over 2 to 20.........each 6.00
Over 20 to 100.......each 12.00
Over 100.............each 35.00
for a change of location or replacement of
on the same premises shall be the same as that
installation.
Note: The fees
equipment
for a new
services
A)
Up to 600 volts
to 200 amperes........................each
201 to 600 amperes....................each
601 to 1200 amperes...................each
Over 1200 amperes.....................each
B) Over 600 volts....................... . each
Switchboards (changes or additions)
A) Up to 600 volts................per section
B) Over 600 volts.................per section
Raceways & Ducts (in addition to fee for equipment)
per 100 linear feet or portion thereof..........
Busways, Powerduct & Similar Equipment (in
addition to fee for equipment)
to 400 amperes..........................per foot
Over 400 amperes........................per foot
Appliances or Equipment regulated but
unc las s if i ed. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. ... . . . . . ... . per hour
Reinspection Fee (when necessary by default
()f; ~E!~InjL1:t:E!E!)............................................
Special Inspection Services (other than normal
hours, only when necessary)..............minimum
additional per hour
Plan Check Fee (when required)................per hour
SPECIAL NOTE - An INVESTIGATION FEE plus PENALTY FEES
equal to three (3) times the permit fee are
charged when work is done without permits.
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
50.00
15.00
30.00
2.00
.10
.20
20.00
15.00
50.00
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25.00
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TABLE 3C
PLUMBING FEE SCHEDULE
For issuing each PERMIT.......... II . . . . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .
For issuing each SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT..................
For issuing each CHANGE OF ADDRESS....................
A)
WATER SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Water Piping & Equipment {installation, alteration
or repair)........................................................
Water Heaters (includes vent)...............each
Boilers
Up to 20 HP rating....................each
Over 20 to 50 HP rating...............each
Over 50 HP rating..................... each
Pressure Regulators.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . each
Backflow Protection Devices & Vacuum Breakers
(including installation and necessary
water piping)
Up to 5.............................................................
6 and over............................................. each
Lawn Sprinklers (including installation and
backflow)
Up to 5 valves..................................................
6 & over II .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . . .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . each
B) GAS SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Gas Piping Systems
Up to 5 outlets........................ II II .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. II II ..
6 and over.................................................... III . each
Gas Pressure Regulators.....................each
Water Heaters (includes vent)...............each
Appliances or Equipment Regulated but
unclassified. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . II III .. .. .. .. .. .. .. each
C)
DRAINAGE & SEWER SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Fixtures and Traps (includes water and drainage
piping and backflow protection).......each
Interceptors (non-residential, including trap
and van t) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. each
Vent &for Drainage Piping (installation, repair)
Sewers (building or trailer) ................each
Private Disposal Systems....................each
Abandoned Sewers & Sewage Disposal
Facilities............................each
Reinspection Fee (when necessary by default
of permittee)...................................
Special Inspection Service (other than normal ho~r~,
only when necessary).....................mlnlmum
additional per hour
Plan Check Fee (when required)................per hour
SPECIAL NOTE - An INVESTIGATION FEE plus PENALTY FEES
equal to three (3) times the permit fee are
charged when work is done without permits.
5.00
3.00
5.00
4.00
3.00
6.00
20.00
40.00
3.00
4.00
.70
6.00
.70
4.00
.70
3.00
3.00
6.00
4.00
8.00
4.00
10.00
20.00
20.00
15.00
50.00
25.00
25.00
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TABLE 3D
MECHANICAL FEE SCHEDULE
For issuing each PERMIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For issuing each SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT..................
For issuing each CHANGE OF ADDRESS....................
A) GAS SYSTEH COHPONENTS
Gas Piping Systems
Up to 5 outlets.......,.....................
6 and over outlets....................each
Heating Appliances (installation, repair,
including vents)...................... each
Boilers and Compressors (Heating or
Refrigeration)
Up to 20 HP rating....................each
Over 20 to 50 HP rating...............each
Over 50 HP rating.....................each
Absorption Units
Up to 500,000 BTU rating..............each
Over 500,000 to 1,000,000 BTU rating..each
Over 1,000,000 BTU rating.............each
Appliances or Equipment regulated but
unclass if ied. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . ill . III . . . . .. each
vent Systems for Appliances or Absorption Units
and Integral Vents....................each
B)
AIR HANDLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Heating Appliances including vent (installation,
repair, etc...........................,.,,., III . . . .. . each
Air Inlets & Outlets (served by appliance) ..each
or when number of outlets is unknown:
a) For each 1000 sq. ft. of H/AC
area commercial.....................
b)
For each 1000 sq. ft. of H/AC area
using building material for
distr ibution. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . .. .. .. .. .. . . .. . . . .
Air Handling units for distribution of A/C supply
(when not integral part of appliance).each
Evaporative Coolers.........................each
Hoods & Special Ventilation Systems.........each
Fire Dampers in Ducts or Registers..........each
Reinspection Fee (when necessary by default
of permittee). III . . III . .. .. . III .. .. -II . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . ... -II . . . . . . .
special Inspection Service (other than normal hours,
only when necessary).....................minimum
additional per hour
Plan Check Fee (when required) ................per hour
SPECIAL NOTE - An INVESTIGATION FEE plus PENALTY FEES
equal to three (3) times the permit fee are
charged when work is done without permits.
5.00
3.00
5.00
4.00
.70
6.00
6.00
20.00
40.00
6.00
20.00
40.00
6.00
4.00
6.00
1. 00
8.00
5.00
5.00
6.00
12.00
1.00
15.00
50.00
25.00
25.00
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TABLE 3E
MISCELLANEOUS PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
For issuing each PERMIT.... III III III III . III ... . ... ... .. ... . . ... ... ... .. . III III III .. II III iIII ... $
For issuing each SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT..................
For issuing each CHANGE OF ADDRESS....................
For compliance inspection service (regular working
hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . per hour
Reinspection Fee (when necessary by default of
parmi ttee) . ... . ... . . . . . ... . ... ... . . ... ... . ... . . . . . . ... . . . .. . . . . .. . . .
Special Inspection Service (other than normal hours,
only when necessary).....................minimum
additional per hour
5.00
3.00
5.00
20.00
15.00
50.00
25.00
Miscellaneous Plan Check Fee (when required)..per hour
Temporary Use Trailer Permits.....................year
Sandblasting Permits-Per Table 3A..............minimum
Demolition Permits-Per Table 3A................minimum
Qualification certificates (Electrical and
Plumbing) . . . . . ... . . . ... ... ... . . . . ... oil III . . . . . . . . ... II . ... ... ... . . year 5.00
Qualification certificates Testing Fee................ 15.00
Maintenance Certificates-Up to 5 premises.........year 50.00
Over 5 premises.................... .........year 100.00
Trailer Park Permits.............................per state law
SPECIAL NOTE - An INVESTIGATION FEE plus PENALTY FEES
equal to three (3) times the permit fee are
charged when work is done without permits.
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25.00
5.00
10.00
10.00
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Adopted and approved this 9th day of June, 1992.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. l631(CCS)
was duly and regularly introduced at a meeting of the City
Council on the 2nd day of June 1992; that the said Ordinance was
thereafter duly adopted at a meeting of the city Council on the
9th day of June 1992 by the following Council vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers: Abdo, Genser, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane
Noes: Councilmembers: None
Abstain: Councilmembers: None
Absent: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
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