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City council Meeting 12-12-95
Santa Monica, California
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1835 (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 UNIFORM TECHNICAL CODES
WHEREAS, on June 9, 1992, the city Council adopted Ordinance
Number 1631 (CCS) which adopted by reference the 1991 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 commissionj and
WHEREAS, the State Building Standards Commission has approved
and published 1994 editions of the uniform technical codes in July,
1995; 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
modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological or topographical conditions; and
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WHEREAS, the city council has considered the 1994 editions of
the Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Building Code, Uniform Housing Code,
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and Uniform
Administrative Code, the reference standards and 1993 National Fire
and Electrical Codes; and
WHEREAS, based upon the findings contained in the Resolution
adopted concurrently with this Ordinance, the City Council has
found that certain modification and additions to the uniform codes
are reasonably necessary based upon local climatic, topographical
and geological conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8.04 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows:
8.04.010 Codes qenerally.
(a) No person shall erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, remove, convert, demolish, occupy,
equip, use or maintain any building or structure, or
fixture attached thereto, in violation of any condition,
provision or regulation contained in any of the
administrative or technical construction codes
hereinafter referred to in this Chapter and adopted
herein.
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(b) Three copies of each set of administrative and
technical construction codes, as amended, deleted, or
modified therein, shall be on file in the office of the
City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
8.04.020 Administrative Code.
That certain document entitled "Uniform Adminis-
trative Code, 1994 Edition" adopted by the International
Conference of Building Officials is hereby adopted as
amended, deleted or modified thereafter, and as amended
in this Chapter, as the Administrative Code of the city
of Santa Monica.
8.04.020.010 Local Amendaents to the uniform
Administrative Code.
Amendments to the Uniform Administrative Code set
forth below shall also be considered amendments to the
administrative provisions of the technical codes adopted
by this Chapter.
8.04.020.020 Boards of Appeal. Section 204 of the
Uniform Administrative Code, 1994 Edition, is amended to
read as follows:
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
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created appropriate Boards of Appeal consisting of
members who are qualified by experience and training to
pass upon matters pertaining to building 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 authority. 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 the investigations and
business and shall render all decisions and findings in
writing to the responsible official and appellants. Said
Boards may also recommend to the 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
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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. Accessibili ty 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
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 Plumb-
ing/Mechanical Appeals Board shall contain two plumbing
or mechanical qualified members (state licensed plumbing
or mechanical contractor or engineer, or certified plumb-
ing/mechanical journeyman) who shall serve in addition to
three members of the Building and Safety Commission.
8.04.020.030 Permit Expiration.
Section 303.4 of the Uniform Administrative Code,
1994 Edition is amended to read as follows:
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Expiration. Every permi t issued under the
provisions of this code expires by limitation and becomes
null and void when the time allowed in the Table in
subsection (c) below is reached, or when any of the
following circumstances is applicable:
(a) If the building or work authorized by such
permit is not started within 180 days from the date of
permit issuance;
(b) If the building or work authorized is suspended
or abandoned at any time after the work has started, for
a period of 180 days or more.
(c) The maximum time allowed to complete all work
authorized by the building permit shall be as follows:
Valuation Time Allowed*
Under $ 3 00, 000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 months
$300,001 to $1,000,000.................... 24 months
$1,000,001 to $5,000,000.................. 30 months
$5,000,001 to $20,000,000................. 36 months
Over $20,000,000.......................... 48 months
.. For site permits with a valuation of $2,500,000 or
more, the time allowed to complete work authorized by the
building permit may be increased by the Building Officer
by up to 50 percent.
(d) Extensions. An extension of time from the
stated periods may be permitted for good reason, provided
such requests are submitted to the Building Officer in
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writing prior to permit expiration. The written request
must demonstrate that:
( 1) Due to circumstances beyond the owner's or
permittee's control, construction could not be commenced
or completed in the authorized time period;
(2) Substantial progress has been made;
(3) The condition of the property presents no
health or safety hazard; and
(4) The continued delay will not create any
unreasonable visual or physical detriment to the
neighborhood.
The decision of the Building Officer may be appealed
to the Director of Planning and Community Development,
whose decision shall be final. Any such appeal shall be
filed within 7 days of the decision of the Building
Officer, and shall be in writing.
Unless approved by the Director of Planning and
Community Development, based upon unusual circumstances
presenting a unique hardship to the applicant, the time
periods set forth in subsections (a) and (b) above may be
extended no more than once, and the time period set forth
in subsection (c) may be extended no more than three
times. Each extension of time shall not exceed 180 days.
8.04.020.040 Suspension or Revocation.
Section 303.5 of the Uniform Building Code, 1994
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Edition, is amended to read as follows:
Suspension or Revocation. The Building Officer may,
in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the
provisions of this code whenever the permit has been
issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information
supplied, or in violation of any ordinances or
regulations or any provision of this code.
Any permit issued for which less than the correct
permit and plan checking fees were paid shall be
considered an invalid permit and shall be suspended until
the complete bill of fees has been paid. Failure to pay
the correct fees shall be sufficient grounds for denial
of a temporary certificate of occupancy or a certificate
of occupancy.
8.04.020.050 permit, Plan Check and Inspection Fees.
Sections 304.2 and 304.3 of the Uniform
Administrative Code, 1994 Edition, relating to permit
fees, is amended to read as follows:
permit, Plan Check and Inspection Fees. The fee
for each permit, plan check and inspection shall be as
set forth by Resolution of the City Council.
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
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the total value of all construction work for which the
permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting,
roofing, electrical plumbing, heating, air-conditioning I
elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment.
8.04.030 Abatement of Danqerous Buildinqs Code.
That certain document entitled nUniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 Editionl1 adopted
by the International Conference of Building Officials is
hereby adopted, as amended, deleted or modified
thereafter, and as amended in this Chapter, as the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code of the City of
Santa Monica.
8.04.040 Buildinq Code.
Those certain documents entitled I1Uniform Building
Code, 1994 Edition" including "Uniform Building Code
Standards, 1994 Edition," adopted by the International
Conference of Building Officials, are hereby adopted, as
amended, deleted or modified thereafter, and as amended
in this Chapter, as the Building Code of the City of
Santa Monica.
8.04.040.010 Local Amendments to the Uniform
Buildinq Code.
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Notwithstanding any provisions of the Uniform
Building Code, or other codes adopted by this Chapter to
the contrary, the local amendments contained in section
8.04.040.020 and following shall apply.
8.04.040.020 Fire safety and Prevention
Requirements.
Di vi sion 1.00. Purpose. The purpose of this section
is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing the
cumulative impact of certain individual construction and
building projects each with an increased potential demand
on the rescue and fire suppression 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 the
potential demand from simultaneous incidents on emergency
services resources.
Division 2.00. scope. The provisions of this
section shall apply to all new and existing buildings
within the City, as indicated below. structures for
which a building permit has been issued prior to October
17, 1995, shall be considered as existing buildings.
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Division 3.00. Requirements for Automatic Fire
Extinguishing and Protection systems.
3.01 Automatic Fire Sprinkler System.
(a) An approved automatic fire sprinkler system
shall be installed as set forth in this section under the
following conditions:
(1) In all new construction, "new
construction" to be defined in administrative regulation
adopted by the Building Official; and
(2) Throughout any existing building for which
there is a change either in occupancy classification or
to a more hazardous Division, as determined by the Fire
Chief.
(b) Enforcement. When it is determined that a
building does not comply with the requirements of this
subsection 3.01, the owner shall be served with a notice
by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested
and the notice shall be deemed served on the date it is
placed in the United states Postal System. The notice
shall specify the manner in which the building fails to
meet the minimum requirements of this section. It shall
direct that plans be submitted and that necessary permits
be obtained not less than ninety (90) days after the
service of the notice, and that corrections be completed
not later than one year after service of the notice.
(c) Notice of Non-compliance. Any building or
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structure failing to meet the provisions of this
subsection 3.01 shall be posted with a notice of non-
conformance. The notice shall be posted at the main
entrance of the structure or structures, or as close
thereto as reasonably possible, until all required work
has been completed to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief
or his or her designee.
(d) Standards. The Fire Chief and Building Official
are jointly authorized to promulgate standards regarding
the installation and type of automatic fire sprinkler
systems required by this Division.
3.02. High-Rise Buildinq Requirements. New
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 403 of the
Uniform Building Codel 1994 Edition, and Section 403 of
the California Building Code, 1995 Edition.
3.03. Structures Four or Hore stories in Height.
In new buildings four or more stories in height all
stairways serving the top floor shall extend to the roof
surface.
3.04. structures with Ploors Hore than 30 Feet Above
Fire Depart.ent Access. Every existing non-residential
building or structure, and every existing building or
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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) An approved automatic fire alarm system unless
the building is provided with an approved full automatic
fire sprinkler system.
(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 with section 703.4 of the Uniform
Building Code, 1994 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.
(e) Approved emergency lighting systems for all
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exitways, stairways, corridors, and other integral
portions of means of egress for safe evacuation of the
building.
(f) Additionally, every existing 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 have
emergency and evacuation procedures approved by the Fire
Chief posted in each sleeping room.
3.05. structures with Floors Hore than 55 Feet
Above Fire Department Access. Every existing non-
residential building or structure, and every existing
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 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 608 of the
Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition, with an added
smoke detector for automatic shutdown as required by the
National Fire Protection Association standard 90A, 1993
Edition, and manual switChing as required by the Fire
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Chief.
3 .06. Existing Public Assembly Buildings. 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 subsection 3.06 shall not apply to buildings or
structures with an approved full automatic fire sprinkler
system or to churches and theaters with fixed seating.
3.07. Full Automatic Fire sprinkler system. 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 8.04.060 of the Santa
Monica Municipal Code. Notwi thstanding any provision to
the contrary, a full automatic fire sprinkler system
installed in any building with floors more than 55 feet
in height shall, unless determined by the Fire Chief to
be infeasible, 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.
3.08. Partial Auto_tic Fire sprinkler system. For
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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, 1994 Edition, and the
Fire Chief.
3.9. Automatic Fire Detection Alarm System. For
purposes of this Division, an automatic fire detection
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
Monitoring.
3.10. Exceptions. The requirements of 3.01, 3.02,
3.04, and 3.05 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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(c) Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers,
steeples, grain houses, and similar structures wi th
noncontinuous human occupancy only when so determined by
the Fire Chief.
(d) Buildings owned by any public agency or school
district.
3.11. Plans and specifications. Prior to
installation of any automatic fire extinguishing or
protection system required by this Division, the Fire
Chief and Building Official shall jointly approve the
plans and specifications for the system.
3.12. Smoke Detectors. Every dwelling unit and
every guest room in a hotel, apartment house, or lodging
house used for sleeping purposes shall be provided with
smoke detectors approved by the Fire Chief and located as
required by section 310.9 of the Uniform Building Code,
1994 Edition. The Fire Chief shall make available to the
public an informational brochure on those smoke detectors
approved by the Fire Chief and the proper manner of
installation.
Division 4.00. Standards for Automatic Fire
Extinquishing systems.
(a) General. Systems shall conform to the Fire
Code adopted by Section 8.04. 060, and to supplemental
requirements of the Fire Chief.
(b) Alarms. Systems shall be supervised by an
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approved central receiving service. Exception. Systems
containing less than 100 heads may be provided with a
proprietary 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 wi th 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 shall be provided in buildings three
stories in height in accordance with the Building Code.
Al ternate protection to this provision may be approved by
the Fire Chief.
Division 6.00. Non-Fire Retardant Wood Roofing'. The
use of non-fire retardant wood shingles or non-fire
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retardant wood shakes for new or replacement roofing is
prohibited.
8.04.040.030 suppleaental Seismic Safety
Rehabilitation Requirements.
Division 1.00. Scope. The provisions of this Section
shall apply to all pre-1934 unreinforced masonry
structures which currently have or may in the future have
recorded against them on the record of title in the
County Recorder's office a city "Notice of Substandard
and Potentially Hazardous Building.tI
Division 2.00. Compliance Requirements. The owner
of each building within the scope of this Section shall,
within the time limits set forth in this section, cause
the building to be structurally altered to conform to the
earthquake standards specified in the Seismic
Retrofitting Code. That certain document entitled
"Appendix Chapter I of the Uniform Code of Building
Conservation, 1994 Edition" published by the
International Conference of Building Officials is hereby
adopted as amended, deleted or modified herein as the
Seismic Retrofitting Code of the City of Santa Monica.
Division 3.00. oooupant Load and Building Type.
The occupant load of each building subject to the Seismic
Retrofitting Code shall be determined by the Building
Official in accordance with Section 1002 of the Uniform
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Building Code, 1994 Edition. For purposes of complying
wi th the time limits set forth in Division 4.00, the
rating classification ("Type") of the building shall be
defined as follows:
Ratinq
Classification
Buildinq
Type
occupant
Load
Essential I Any
High risk II 100 or more
Medium risk III-A 100 or more
III-B More than 20,
but fewer than 100
Low risk IV Fewer than 20
An "essential" building shall be any building that
must be usable in the event of an emergency, and shall
include hospitals, police and fire stations and disaster
recovery centers. A "high risk" building shall be any
building with 100 or more occupants and without masonry
or woodframe crosswalls spaced less than 40 feet apart in
each story. A "medium risk subclass An building shall be
any building with 100 or more occupants and with masonry
or woodframe crosswalls spaced less than 40 feet apart in
each story. A "medium risk subclass Btl building shall be
any building with more than 20 but fewer than 100
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occupants. A Iflow risklf building shall be any building
with fewer than 20 occupants.
Division 4.00. Timetable for compliance. The time
limits set forth below shall begin to run from September
29, 1992. The owner of any occupied or vacant building
within the scope of this section shall comply with the
requirements set forth herein and in the Seismic
Retrofitting Code by filing for a permit, sUbmitting
plans to the Building Official, commencing construction
and completing construction within the time limits
specified below:
Required Action
By OWner
Building Type
File for Permit
and Submit Plans to
Building Official Within
Commence
Construction
Within
Complete
Construction
With.Ln
A. Install Wall Type I,II,III,IV 180 Days 270 Days 1 Year
B. If Wall Anchors Type I 635 Days(lyr 9mos} 2 Years 4 Years
Installed, Then Type II 635 Days(lyr 9mos} 2 Years 4 Years
Make Structural Type III 2825 Days ( 7yrs 9mos) 8 Years 10 Years
Alterations: Type IV 2825 Days ( 7yrs 9mos) 8 Years 10 Years
c. If Wall Anchors Type I 270 Days 1 Year 2 Years
Are Not In- Type II 270 Days 1 Year 2 Years
stalled, Then Type III 1000 Days (2yrs 9mos) 3 Years 4 Years
Make Structural Type IV 1365 Days (3yrs 9mos) 4 Years 5 Years
Alterations:
Such plans shall be prepared by a State licensed
architect or engineer.
After plans are filed and
approved by the Building Official, the owner shall obtain
a Building Permit and then commence and complete the
required construction within the time limits set forth
above. That portion of the plan check and building permit
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fees that are allocable to structural alteration of the
building that is necessary for compliance with the
Seismic Retrofitting Code shall be waived by the Building
Official.
An owner electing to install wall anchors pursuant
to the Seismic Retrofitting Code is also required to
structurally alter the building to make it fully comply
with the seismic Retrofitting Code within the time limits
set forth herein.
Division 5.00. Historical Buildinqs. Buildings
designated as historically or architecturally significant
landmarks on national, state or local historical
registers shall comply with the seismic Retrofitting
Code. At the Building Official's discretion,
modifications to the retrofitting standards set forth in
the Seismic Retrofitting Code may be made so long as such
modifications are consistent with the provisions of the
State Historic Building Code.
Division 6.00. Demolition. An owner desiring to
demolish a building must nevertheless comply with the
provisions of this Code unless such owner receives
permission to demolish the building prior to the time
limits set forth in Division 4.00 herein for the filing
of a permit and the submitting of plans to the Building
Official. Such an owner shall submit a Demolition Permit
Application to the Building Official and shall meet all
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of the requirements for demolition imposed by this Code
including but not limited to those requirements set forth
in section 9.04.10.16.010 of this Code before such a
demolition shall be permitted. Nothing in this section
or in the Seismic Retrofitting Code shall be deemed to
relieve a building owner of meeting the requirements for
demolition of a building imposed by any other applicable
law or regulation.
Division 7.00. Appeal of Initial Determination.
The owner of any building may appeal the Building
Official's initial determination that the building is
within the scope of this Code to the Building and Safety
Commission as the Board of Appeals established by
section 8.04.020.020 of this Code. Such appeal shall be
filed with the Board by December 28, 1992. Any such
appeal shall be decided by the Board no later than ninety
(90) days after filing and the grounds thereof shall be
stated clearly and concisely. Appeals or requests for
modifications from any other determinations, orders, or
actions by the Building Official pursuant to this section
may be made in accordance with the procedures established
in Sections 105 and 106 of the Uniform Building Code and
Section 204 of the Uniform Administrative Code, as
adopted by the City.
Division 8.00. Enforcement. If the owner in charge
or control of the subject building fails to comply with
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this Code within any of the time limits set forth herein,
the Building Official may order that the entire building
be vacated and that the building remain vacated until
this Code has been complied with. If compliance has not
been initiated within ninety (90) days after the date the
building has been ordered vacated or such additional time
as may have been granted by the Board of Appeals, the
Building Official may (i) commence the building's
demolition in accordance with the provisions of Section
102 of the Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition, and in
accordance with the Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, as adopted by the City, or, (ii)
undertake and complete such structural alteration of the
building as may be necessary in the sole judgment of the
Building Official to cause the building to conform to the
earthquake standards specified in the seismic
Retrofitting Code, and to cause a lien for the costs of
such structural al teration to be placed against the
property. No demolition may occur pursuant to this
Division 8.00 without compliance with all City laws and
regulations governing demolitions.
Division 9.00. Appeal Based on Severe Financial
Hardship. The owner of any building may appeal on the
basis of severe financial hardship from compliance with
this section. Such appeal shall be filed with the
City's Chief Financial Officer no later than February 26,
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1993.
Any such appeal shall be decided by the Chief
Financial Officer no later than ninety (90) days after
filing and the grounds thereof shall be stated clearly
and concisely.
The burden shall be on the owner to demonstrate
conclusively that compliance with this section shall
result in severe financial hardship. Documentary
evidence shall be submitted by the owner at the time the
appeal is filed and shall clearly demonstrate that
compliance with this section shall result in severe
financial hardship. Such documentary evidence may
include, but shall not be limited to, the owner's tax
returns, general ledgers, rental and lease agreements,
personal and corporate income and expense records, and
any such other financial documents or information as the
owner desires to subrni t for consideration or as the
City'S Chief Financial Officer deems necessary or
desirable in evaluating the owner's claim of hardship.
The failure of the owner to provide any financial
document or information requested by the Chief Financial
Officer shall result in denial of the appeal.
Any person denied an appeal by the Chief Financial
Off icer may appeal the denial to a three person Financial
Hardship Appeal Board established by the city Manager.
Any such appeal shall be made in writing within ten (10)
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days of the denial and shall be based on the evidence
supplied to the Chief Financial Officer. The Appeal
Board may approve or deny any appeal and may relieve an
owner from compliance with the requirements of Division
4.00 (A), (B), or (C) of this Section, as the Appeal
Board in its sole discretion deems financially feasible.
The decision of the Financial Hardship Appeal Board shall
be final except for judicial review and shall not be
appealable to the city Council. The Appeal Board is
authorized to establish procedures for the processing and
consideration of appeals.
In any case where a building is exempted from
compliance with this section on the basis of financial
hardship, such exemption shall be null and void and of no
further force or effect at the time the building is sold
or experiences a major change of occupancy as defined in
the Building Code.
Division 10.00. canopies. A pedestrian canopy
conforming to the standards developed by the Director of
Environmental and Public Works shall be constructed below
any URM wall adjacent to any public right of way upon
commencement of construction of the structural
alterations required by this section.
Section 8.04.040.040 Repair, Reconstruction and
Reinforcement of unreinforce4 Hasonry Bui14inqs
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Requirements.
In addition to the requirements of section
8.04.040.030, the following requirements shall apply to
the repair, reconstruction and reinforcement of
unreinforced masonry buildings.
Division 1. 00. Definitions. As used in this
Section, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
(a) Zone 1. (1) for one-story buildings, the area
within 9 feet of a public right-of-way; and, (2) for two-
or more story buildings, the area within 20 feet of a
public right of way.
(b) Zone 2. All areas not in Zone 1.
Division 2.00. Scope. The owner of each building
within the scope of this Section shall, within the time
limits set forth in this Section, cause the building to
be altered to conform to the earthquake standards
specified in this Section. Nothing in this Section shall
allow for an extension or exemption from Section
8.04.040.030 of the Municipal Code.
Division 3.00. Standards for Repair, Reconstruction
and Reinforcement of Unreinforced Hasonry ("URM")
Buildings.
(a) General.
(1) within 60 days of the date notice to the
property owner is provided by the City, the property
owner of any URM structure damaged by the January 17,
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1994 Northridge earthquake or its aftershocks, shall
submit to the Building and Safety Division a report
prepared by a licensed engineer, identifying the extent
of damage to the structure and the necessary repairs.
Necessary repairs shall be made within 18 months from the
date the notice is provided by the city.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (c), when
any portion of a URM budding such as a parapet, wall or
other element has failed or collapsed, repairs shall be
made wi th wood frame or steel construction, or other
material structurally compatible with the unreinforced
masonry. Reinforced masonry and concrete shall not be
considered structurally compatible with the underlying
unreinforced masonry. Repairs shall be made by December
21, 1995.
(b) Parapets.
(1) Parapets Damaged by the January 17, 1994
Northr idge Earthquake. Any URM parapet or portion
thereof damaged by the January 17, 1994 Northridge
earthquake or its aftershocks, with 10 percent or more of
damage on any side, or where the cost of repair exceeds
$50,000, shall be braced by December 21, 1995 in
accordance with the Uniform Building Code in effect at
the time a building permit is issued.
(2) Reinforcement of Unreinforced Masonry
Parapets. Any URM parapet, or portion thereof located
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within Zone 1, shall be braced to the roof in accordance
with the Uniform Building Code in effect at the time the
building permit is issued, by December 21, 1995, or as
part of any earthquake repair building permit, whichever
occurs first. For parapets located in Zone 2 , all
parapets shall be braced according to the timetable for
making structural alterations contained in Division 4.00
of section 8.04.040.030.
(c) Walls.
(1) Any unreinforced masonry wall damaged by
the January 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake or its
aftershocks with less than ten percent of cracking on any
elevation where the wall remains connected to the floor
and ceiling and the wall remains in plane, may be
repaired with grout or epoxy and shall be repaired an by
December 21, 1995.
(2) If any unreinforced masonry wall damaged
by the January 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake or its
aftershocks has any elevation out of plane, but by less
than two percent, a review and analysis by a licensed
engineer is required to determine the extent of damage
and the necessary work to repair the damage. Such
analysis shall be submitted to the City by December 21,
1994. Repairs shall be completed by December 21, 1995.
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(3) If any unreinforced masonry wall damaged
by the January 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake or its
aftershocks has any elevation out of plane by more than
two percent, the entire wall shall be removed to the next
available horizontal or vertical structural boundary.
(d) Vacant URM structures located in Zone 1. Any
portion of a vacant URM structure located in Zone 1 which
was damaged by the January 17, 1994 Northridge earth-
quake or its aftershocks, where the cost of repair
exceeds $10,000, shall be structurally supported by
December 21, 1995.
Division 4.00. Historical Buildings. Buildings
designated as historically or architecturally significant
landmarks on national, state or local historical
registers shall comply with this section. At the
Building Official's discretion, modifications to the
standards set forth in this section may be made on a case
by case basis, so long as such modifications are
consistent with the provisions of the state Historical
Building Code.
section 8.04.040.050 Repair, Reconstruction, and
Reinforcement of potentially Hazard Structures.
Division 1.00. Definitions.
As used in this Section, the following terms shall
be defined as follows:
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(a) NOD Ductile Precast concrete Buildinq. Any
structure designed and constructed with concrete elements
that are cast in other than their final position.
(b) Non Ductile Reinforced Concrete Buildinq. Any
structure designed and constructed with poured in place
reinforced concrete.
(e) Soft story Buildinq. Any structure or portion of
a structure classified as soft story in the Uniform
Building Code as adopted by the City of Santa Monica.
(d) Steel Frame structure. Any structure designed
or constructed with steel frame elements of load bearing
and lateral load resistance systems.
Division 2.00. Determination of occupant Load and
Buildinq Type.
For purposes of this Section, the occupant load of
each structure shall be determined by the Building
Official in accordance with the Uniform Building Code as
adopted by the city of Santa Monica and shall be
applicable to both vacant and occupied structures. For
purposes of this Section, the structure type shall be as
defined in the Earthquake Design provisions of the
Uniform Building Code as adopted by the city of Santa
Monica.
Division 3.00. scope.
The owner of any structure identified in this
section shall, within the time limits set forth in this
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Section, cause the structure to be evaluated, repaired or
retrofitted to conform to the criteria specified in this
section.
Division 4.00. Soft story Construction.
(a) within 120 days of the date of notice to the
owner by the City, but no later than March 31, 1995, the
owner of any soft story structure damaged by the January
17, 1994 Earthquake or its aftershocks, where the cost of
repair is less than 50% of the replacement value of the
structure, shall submit an engineering report prepared by
a licensed engineer ("engineering reportU) to the
Building and safety Division, except that any owner who
did not recei ve notice shall be granted at least an
additional thirty (30) day extension by City staff from
the date the owner is notif ied of noncompliance. The
report shall be based on a non-rotational lateral
analysis and shall demonstrate whether the building
complies with the Earthquake Design provisions contained
in the Uniform Building Code in effect at the time the
structural engineering report is submitted to the city.
If the report concludes the structure does not comply
wi th the provisions, the structure shall be strengthened
within the timelines of Division 7.00 of this Section and
according to the following standards:
(1) Calculated story drift shall not exceed
0.04/RW or 0.005 times the story height for structures
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having a fundamental period of less than 0.7 seconds. For
structures having a fundamental period of 0.7 second or
greater, the calculated story drift shall not exceed
0.03/Rw or 0.004 times the story height.
(2) Use K=2 .1, the buckling factor for a
cantilever column, for the design of the steel columns.
(3) Do not allow the principle of diaphragm
rotation in wood frame buildings to distribute the design
lateral forcers).
(b) within 120 days of notice to the owner by the
city, the owner of any soft story structure not damaged
by the January 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake or its
aftershocks, shall submit an engineering report to the
Building and Safety Division. The report shall be based
on a non-diaphragm rotational lateral analysis and shall
demonstrate whether the structure conforms to the
Earthquake Design provisions contained in the Uniform
Building Code as adopted by the City of Santa Monica. If
the report concludes the structure does not comply with
the provisions, the structure shall be strengthened
within the timelines of Division 7.00 of this Section and
according to the standards listed in subsection (a)
above.
Division 5.00. Tilt-up Buildinqs Constructed to
Pre-1976 Buildinq Cod..
within 275 days of the date of notice to the owner
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by the City, the owner of any Tilt-up building
constructed to pre-1976 Building Code standards shall
submit an engineering report to the Building and Safety
Division. The report shall demonstrate whether the
structure conforms to the Earthquake Design standards
contained in the Uniform Building Code in effect at the
time the report is submitted to the City. If the report
concludes the structure does not comply with the
standards, the structure shall be strengthened to comply
with the standards within the timelines of Division 7.00
of this section.
Division 6.00. Non Ductile Reinforced concrete and
Non Ductile Pre-Cast Concrete structures.
Within 275 days of the date of notice to the owner
by the city, the owner of any non ductile reinforced
concrete or non ductile pre-cast concrete structure shall
submit an engineering report to the Building and Safety
Division. For structures over three stories in height,
the report shall be based upon a dynamic lateral-force
analysis except for structures where resistance to all
lateral loads is provided only by either new or existing
shearwalls that will be upgraded to the current code, in
which case the report may be based upon a static lateral
force analysis. For structures three stories or less,
the report shall be based upon a static lateral load
analysis. The report shall demonstrate whether the
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structure conforms to the Earthquake Design provisions
contained in the Uniform Building Code in effect at the
time the report is submitted to the City. If the report
concludes that the structure does not comply with the
provisions, the structure shall be strengthened to comply
with the provisions within the timelines of Division 7.00
of this section.
Division 6.50. Steel Prame Structures.
within 275 days of the date of notice to the owner
by the City, the owner of any steel frame structure shall
submit to the Building and Safety Department an
engineering evaluation report prepared by a California
registered Structural Engineer based upon an inspection
of a representative sample of connections of the building
("structural Report"). The Structural Report shall
indicate whether the steel frame structure conforms to
standards for steel moment frame building and connections
contained in the Interim Guidelines of the SAC Joint
venture, published in August 1995, as SAC Report 95-02,
FEMA publication 267, or as such Guidelines are
subsequently amended (hereinafter referred to as SAC
Report 95-02), a copy of which is on file in the Building
and Safety Division. If the structural Report concludes
that the building does not conform with the standards of
SAC Report 95-02, or if other significant damage is found
in the inspection, the building shall be repaired to
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fully conform with the referenced standards within the
timelines of Division 7.00 of this section.
Division 7.00. Timetable for Compliance.
Required Bldg. File for Permit Commence Complete
Action by Type and Submit Plans Construction Construction
Owner to Building within within
Official within
Make I 60 days from 150 days from 1 year from
alterations date of eng. date of eng. date of eng.
to strengthen submittal submittal submittal
rpt. rpt. rpt.
structure
II 180 days from 270 days from 2 years from
date of eng. date of eng. date of eng.
rpt. submittal rpt. submittal rpt. submittal
III 1~ years from 1 year 8 mos. 3 years from
date of eng. from date of date of eng.
rpt. submittal eng. rpt. rpt. submittal
submittal
IV 2 years 5 mos. 2 years 8 mos. 4 years from
from date of from date of date of eng.
eng. rpt. eng. rpt. rpt. submittal
submittal submittal
Notwi thstanding the above, as to any soft story
structure with occupied square footage other than parking
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or storage on the first floor of the building,
construction shall be completed within 2 years from the
date of engineering report submittal.
For purposes of this Section, "date of engineering
report submittal" shall be either that date upon which
the report was due to be submitted to the City, or the
date of actual submi ttal to the ci ty , whichever is
earlier.
Division 8.00. Historical Buildinqs.
Buildings designated as historically or
architecturally significant landmarks on national, state
or local historical registers shall comply with this
section. At the Building Official's discretion,
modifications to the standards set forth in this section
may be made on a case by case basis, so long as such
modifications are consistent with the provisions of the
State Historical Building Code.
8.04.040.060 Critical facilities.
Division 1.00. De.iqnation of Critical Facilities.
The following facilities are designated as critical
facilities which are necessary for emergency operations
subsequent to a natural disaster: Santa Monica Police
Department, Santa Monica City Hall, Santa Monica
Municipal Airport Administration Building, Airfield
Maintenance Building, fixed base operator building,
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runway and control tower, Santa Monica Animal Shelter,
Santa Monica civic Auditorium, the Ken Edwards Center,
Santa Monica Main Library, Santa Monica Public works
Yard, Santa Monica Transfer station, Santa Monica Fire
Training Center, the structures located in the Santa
Monica Recreation and Park facilities at Lincoln Park
except Miles Playhouse, Marine park, Memorial Park, and
virginia Park, police Activity League, Senior Recreation
Center, Santa Monica Municipal Bus Lines Grounds and
Maintenance Building and Administration Building, Moss
Avenue Sewer Pumping station, Arcadia Water Treatment
Plant, Charnock Pumping Station, Mt. Olivette Reservoir,
and Riviera Golf Course Reservoir.
Division 2.00. ADalysis and Repair of Critical
Facilities Subsequent to . Natural Disaster. When any
critical facility located in the City of Santa Monica is
damaged in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars as a
result of a natural disaster, such critical facility
shall be analyzed, designed, repaired and upgraded to the
same design and performance standards applicable to an
essential facility in compliance with the Uniform
Building Code, including, but not limited to, Part III--
Earthquake Design Standards, of the Uniform Building
Code, adopted by the city in effect at the time the
analysis is conducted, or, in the event that a building
permit is issued for repairs, then the Uniform Building
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Code adoptea by the City in effect at the time the
building permit for such repairs is issued, whichever is
later.
8.04.040.070 Construction and Property xailltenance
llequirements.
Division 1.00. Hou.. Numbering.
(a) Frontage to be Numbered. All lands and lots
within the city now platted or which hereafter are
platted shall have numhers 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 Numberinq. 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 nllml,er
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 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
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be furnished with appropriate assigned numbers, without
charge therefor.
Division 2.00. Drainaqe Requlations. 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 3.00. Pool Fencing Requlations. Every
person, firm or 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 adjacent grade 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.
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Division 4.00. Temporary Trailer Permits.
(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 accommodations. No person, firm or corporation
shall use, store, or place a house-type trailer for any
purpose or in any manner except as in these regulations
provided:
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 Building
Official for use, storage, or placement of said house-
type trailer.
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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.
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 of said house-type
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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 used 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 accommodated on other off
street parking facilities owned or controlled by
permittee.
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 5.00. san4blastinq Regulations.
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(a) Perait 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 of responsible party, estimated times
sandblasting will take place, amount of 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 am. or after 6: 00 pm. Monday
through Friday, and before 9:00 am. 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 4.12.140. No dry sandblasting shall be
permitted except upon special permission of the Building
Official. permission shall be granted only in those
situations 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 addi tional
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
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of the site on which sandblasting is to be done.
Division 6.00. Bracing of Water Heaters.
Prior to any building sale after June 21, 1994, or
as part of any building permit or inspection carried out
by the Building and Safety Division, all water heaters
shall be braced in conformance with the minimum standards
established by the Building and Safety Division.
8.04.050 Blectrical Code.
That certain document entitled "National Electrical
Code, 1993 Edition, II adopted by the National Fire
Protection Association, is hereby adopted, as amended,
deleted or modified thereafter, and as amended in this
Chapter, as the Electrical Code of the City of Santa
Monica.
8.04.050.010 Local Aaendments to the National
Electrical Cod..
Notwithstanding any provisions of the National
Electrical Code, or other codes adopted by this Chapter
to the contrary, the local amendments contained in
section 8.04.050.020 and following shall apply.
8.040.050.020 wiring.
(a) Wiring methods permitted by the National
Electrical Code may be installed provided that any wiring
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not having metal protection over the conductors shall be
entirely concealed within the building structure to
prevent and inhibit tampering.
(b) 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.
8.04.050.030 Electrical Appliances, Devices,
Materials and Bquipment Requlations.
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.
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
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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 electrical 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 States Bureau of Standards. Copies of such
standards on 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
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equipment of similar or related character or nature.
3. aevocation. 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 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, appliances
and equipment which are safe and suitable 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.
(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
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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.
8.04.050.040 Ose4 Materials. Previously used
materials shall not be re-used in any work without the
advance approval of the Chief Electrical Inspector.
8.04.060 Fire Code.
Those certain documents entitled "Uniform Fire Code,
1994 Edition, II including Appendix Chapters I-A, I-C, II-
B, II-F, II-G, II-H, II-I, III-A, III-B, III-C, IV-A, IV-
B, IV-C, V-A, VI-A, VI-B and VI-C, "Uniform Code
Standards, 1994 Edition," adopted by the International
Conference of Building Officials and Fire Chiefs
Association and "National Fire Codes, 1994 Edition, II
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adopted by the National Fire Protection Association, are
hereby adopted, as amended, deleted or modified
thereafter, and as amended in this Chapter, as the Fire
Code of the City of Santa Monica.
8.04.070 Housing Code.
That certain document entitled "Uniform Housing
Code, 1994 Edition," adopted by the International
Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted, as
amended, deleted or modified thereafter, and as amended
in this Chapter, as the Housing Code of the City of Santa
Monica.
8.04.080 X.chanical Cod..
That certain document entitled "Uniform Mechanical
Code, 1994 Edition," adopted by the International
Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted, as
amended, deleted or modified thereafter, and as amended
in this Chapter, 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."
8.04.090 Pluabinq Code.
That certain document entitled "Uniform Plumbing
Code, 1994 Edition," adopted by the International
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Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is
hereby adopted, as amended, deleted or modified
thereafter, and as amended in this Chapter, as the
Plumbing Code of the city of Santa Monica.
8.04.090.010 Local Amendments to the Uniform
PIUlll:linq code.
Notwithstanding any provisions of the Uniform
Plumbing Code, or other codes adopted by this Chapter to
the contrary, the local amendments contained in section
8.04.090.020 and following shall apply.
8.04.090.020 Medium Pressure Gas. The approval of
the use of "Medium Pressure Gas" as defined in section
1218 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 Edition, for any
building or building service equipment as def ined in
Section 103 of the Uniform Administrative Code, 1994
Edition, is hereby specifically reserved to the Plumbing
and Mechanical Board of Appeals. Approval of the use of
"Medium 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.
8.04.090.030 Ultra-Low Plush Toilets.
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(a) Any "new construction, It "remodel" or
"addition, 11 as defined in this Section, shall install
only ultra-low flush fixtures. The installation of any
flush fixture other than ultra-low flow is prohibited.
(b) Derinitiona. As used in this section, the
following words and phrases shall have the following
meanings:
(1) ultra-Low Plush pixtures: 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) lIew Construction: Those proj ects for which
a building permit has not yet been issued.
(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 Environmental and
Public Works in those cases when the Director finds that
the existing sewer grades are insufficient or
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incompatible with the ultra-low flush toilet grade
specifications (i.e., areas where sewer lines have a
relatively flat grade).
8.04.100 Supple.ental Land Ballard Zone
Requir..ents.
Notwi thstanding any provisions contained in the
codes adopted by this Chapter to the contrary, the
following provisions shall apply.
Division 1. 00. Supplemental Land Ballard Zone Re-
quirements. For the purposes of these codes, certain
portions of the city are hereby established as Seismic
Hazard Zones and Geologic Hazard Zones. Said zones shall
be known as outlined, illustrated and designated in the
Safety Element of the General Plan on the draft
Districting Maps. Said maps 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 Safety Element of the General Plan as
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
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purpose of these codes. Special design requirements
shall be approved by the Building and Safety Commission.
8.04 .110 a.spons!]:)!l! ty for cod. Enforceaent In
Mo]:)!I. Bo.. 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.
8.04.120 Applicat!on.
(a) Any violation of the Uniform Codes or local
amendments thereto adopted in this Chapter shall be a
misdemeanor as provided for in section 1.08.010 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
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continue and be in full force and effect.
(c) The provisions of the amendments to the Uniform
Codes and local 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 this Chapter 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
Chapter, and the Resolution adopted by the City Council
concurrently therewith, should be consulted for further
findings, background and legislative history.
8.04.130 Coastal development permit.
No building permit or demolition permit shall be
issued by the city for any development that requires a
coastal development permit under the California Coastal
Act of 1976, Public Resources Code Section 30000 et seq.,
until such time as a coastal development permit has been
issued for such development.
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SECTION 2. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or
appendices thereto, inconsistent with the provisions of this
Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further,
are hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect
the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or
phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconsti tutional by a decision of any court of any competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this 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 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall
attest to the passage of this Ordinance.
The City Clerk shall
cause this ordinance, or a summary thereof to be published once in
the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption.
This
Ordinance shall be effective 30 days from its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
7J1t-l(1 ~-1.tu<J hc~
MARSHA ~~OUTRIE
city Attorney
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Mayor
State of CalIforma )
County of Los Angeles) ss
CIty of Santa MOnIca )
I, Mana M Stewart, CIty Clerk of the CIty of Santa MOnIca, do hereby certIfy that the foregomg
OrdInance No 1835 (CCS) had Its first readmg on November 28. 1995 and had Its second
readIng on December 120 1995 and was passed by the follOWIng vote
Ayes
CouncIl members
Abdo, Ebner, Genser. Greenberg, Holbrook, O'Connor,
RosensteIn
Noes
CouncIl members
None
AbstaIn
CouncIl members
None
Absent
CouncIl members
None
ATTEST
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CIty Clerk
PROOF OF PUBLlCA"-"
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Los Angeles,
, am a citizen of the UnIted States and a
resident of the County aforesaid; I am over
the age of eighteen years, and not a party to
or interested In the above.entitled matter I
am the prin<:lpal clerk of the printer of the
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