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city council Meeting 6-9-92 Santa Monica, California
STAFF REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Attorney
SUBJECT: Ordinance Adopting the Uniform Technical Codes
and Adopting the Santa Monica Amendments to the
1991 Uniform Technical Codes
At its meeting on June 2, 1992, the City Council introduced
for first reading an ordinance adopting the Uniform Technical
Codes and adopting the Santa Monica amendments to the 1991
Uniform Technical Codes. The ordinance is now presented to the
City Council for adoption.
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the accompanying
ordinance be adopted.
PREPARED BY: Robert M. Myers, City Attorney
Mary H. Strobel, Deputy City Attorney
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City Council Meeting 6-9-92 Santa Monlca, Cal1.fornia
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 Councll adopted
ordinance Number 1506 (CCS) which adopted by reference the 1988
edltions of the uniform technical codes; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code section 17958 provldes that
the unlform technlcal codes shall become applicable to the City
180 days after approval and publication of the codes by the state
Suilding standards Commission; and
WHEREAS, the state Building Standards Commiss1.on has
approved and published 1991 edltions of the uniform technical
codes in January, 1992 ; and -
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 prov1.des
that the city may make changes or modificatlons 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,
geologlcal or topographlcal conditlons; and
WHEREAS, the city Council has considered the 1991 edltions
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
revlsions for purposes of adminl.stration and enforcement in the
city of Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has discussed and considered in
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detail community fire safety problems caused by the
impact of extensive development and buildlng construction
actlvities on operatlons and staffing of the fire 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 actlvity 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
requ1red 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 act1vity and
uncontrolled wind driven fires with potential demands on
emergency services need to be sign1ficantly reduced. Increases
in the total number, height and area of developments and
continued increases ln concentration of uses of older structures
are extending and exceed~ng 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 wl.thin 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 technl.cal
modifications and changes within these updated model code
editions, and revl.sions 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 l.tself 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 Nat10nal 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-construct1on related
electrical equipment, includ1ng portable electrical equipment and
machinery; and
WHEREAS, the unregulated use of non-construction related
electr1cal 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 Council finds that experience with
certain specific uses of aluminum based conductors and
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non-metallic sheated wiring has caused or led to potentially
hazardous and nuisance electrlcal 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 unlform 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 technlcal codes; and
WHEREAS, the city Council has previously adopted Ordinance
Number 1201 (CCS) on April 14, 1981, relating to Supplemental
Seismic Safety Rehabilitation Requlrements; and
WHEREAS, the city Councl1 has previously adopted Ordinance
Number 1217 (CCS) on August 25, 1981, relating to Requirements
for Automatic Fire Extinguishlng and Protection Systems, and
Requirements for Existing ReSldential Structures; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance Number 1279
(CCS) on April 12, 1983, amending Ordinance Number 1217 (CCS) to
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extend the compliance date for existing resldential 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, amendlng 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 ReSldentlal 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 traller permits; and
WHEREAS, the city Council has elected to exercise its
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optlon pursuant to Health and safety Code Section 19957.5 and add
two handicapped members to the Building and Safety Commisslon to
function as the Accessibillty Appeals Board; and
WHEREAS, the city Councll 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 restrictlon 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 mobllehome parks; and
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WHEREAS, on November 11, 1961, the city council adopted
Resolution Number 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); and
WHEREAS, the city council adopted Ordinance Number 1489
(CCS) on July 25, 1989, to require "SelsmlC Evaluation Reports"
for pre-1933 unreinforced masonry structures; and
WHEREAS, the City Councll 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 lncludes 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 processlng
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 81.01. Administrative
Code. Those certaln documents entitled
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IIUniform Administrative Code, 1991
Edition" adopted by the International
Conference of Building Officials and
"Santa Monica Amendments to the 1991
Uniform Construction and Fire CodesU are
hereby adopted as amended, deleted or
modified therein, as the Administrative
Code of the City of Santa Monica, and
shall be referred to, together with such
amendments, deletions or modifications
thereto, as the "Administrative Code."
SECTION 2. Sectlon 8102 of the Santa Monica Munlcipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
Sectlon 8102. Abatement of
Dangerous Buildlngs Code. That certain
document entitled IIUniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1991
Edition" adopted by the Internatlonal
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 Bu~ldings Code.1I
SECTION 3. Sect~on 8103 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
~s amended to read as follows:
Section 8103. Building Code.
Those certain documents entitled "Uniform
Building Code, 1991 Edition" including
lIuniform Bu~lding Code Standards, 1991
Edit~ann, adopted by the Internat~onal
Conference of Building Officials, are
hereby adopted, as amended, deleted, or
modified therein, as the Building Code of
the City of Santa Mon~ca, and shall be
referred to, together with such
amendments, deletions or modif~cat~ons
thereto, as the IIBu~lding Code."
SECTION 4. Section 8104 of the Santa Mon1ca Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
Section 8104. Electrical Code.
That certain document entitled "National
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Electrical Code, 1990 Edition" , adopted
by the National Fire Protection
Assoc1ation 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
"Electrlcal Code."
SECTION 5. Section 8105 of the Santa Monica Munlclpal Code
is amended to read as follows:
section 8105. Fire code. That
certain documents entitled nuniform 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 _Edi tion" , 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 wlth such
amendments, deletlons or modifications
thereto, as the "Fire Code. II
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SECTION 6. section 8106 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
Section 8106. Housing Code. That
certain document entitled uUniform
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Housing Code, 1991 Edition", adopted by
the Internatlonal Conference of Bu~lding
Officials is hereby adopted, as amended,
deleted, or mod~fied 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 "Hous~ng
Code."
SECTION 7. Section 8107 of the Santa Monlca Munlclpal Code
is amended to read as follows:
Section -8107. Mechan1cal Code.
That certain document entitled "Uniform
Mechan~cal Code, 1991 Edition II , adopted
by the Internatlonal Conference of
Building Officials is hereby adopted, as
amended, deleted, or modlfied therein, as
the Mechanical Code of the City of Santa
Monica, and shall be referred to,
together with such amendments, delet~ons
or modificat~ons thereto, as the
IIMechanical Code.1I
SECTION 8. Section 8108 of the Santa Monica 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,
delet~on5 or modificat~ons thereto, as
the "Plumbing Code."
SECTION 9. Sect~ons 8109.1 through 8109.9 of the Santa
Monlca Mun~cipal Code are amended to read as follows:
SECTION 8109.1. section 204 of
the Uniform Admlnistratlve Code, 1991
Edition, is amended to read as follows:
Sectlon 204. Boards af 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 bUl1ding
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construction and the technical
disciplines therein. The responsible
enforcement official or his or her
designee shall be an ex-officl0 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 determlned by sald
authority. PubllC members shall be
appointed by the city Councll 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 regulatlons for
conducting their investigations and
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business and shall render all decisions
and findings ln writing to the
responsible official and appellants.
Said Boards may also recommend to the
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appointing authority such new leg1slation
as is consistent therewith.
Pursuant to section 1002 of the
Santa Mon1ca city Charter there are
hereby created the follow1ng appeals and
advisory boards.
1. Building and Safety
Commission. The Building and Safety
Commiss~on shall be composed of five
qualified members as follows: one state
reg1stered arch1tect, one state
registered ci Vl.1.- or structural engineer,
one state licensed building contractor,
and two public members.
2. Accessibil1ty Appeals Board
pursuant to Callfornla Health and Safety
Code Section 19957.5. The Accesslb1lity
Appeals Board shall conta1n a minimum of
two physically disabled members, who
shall serve in addition to three members
of the Building and Safety COInmlssion.
3. Electrical Appeals Board. The
Electr1cal Appeals Board shall contaln a
minimum of two electrical qualified
members (either state licensed electrical
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contractor, engl.neer, or certified
electrlcian journeyman} who shall serve
in addition to three members of the
BUllding 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 / mechanlcal Journeyman) who
shall serve in addition to three members
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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 Preventlon 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 ~mpact of certain indivldual
constructlon and building proJects each
with a recognl.zed greater potential
demand on the rescue and fire suppression
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resources of the community. The City
Councl1 establishes the policy of
regulating both new and existing
bUl1dings ln this class by requiring
approved automatic fire extinguishlng 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 slmultaneous incidents on
emergency services resources.
Division 2.00. Scope. The
provis1.ons of this Divlslon shall apply
to all proposed and eXlsting buildings
withln the city on September 25, 198!.
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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3.0l. Notwithstanding any
provision to the contrary, buildings or
structures more than three storl.es or 30
feet in height or more than 15,000 square
feet in total square footage without
respect to separation walls shall be
prov ided W1 th an approved full automatic
fire sprinkler system. Upon written
application, the Fire Chief may approve
an alternate system of fire protection
for any bUl.lding less than 15,000 square
feet subject to this subdivision.
3.02. Notwithstanding any
provl.sion to the contrary, bU1.ldings or
structures housing any occupancy
classifl.cation 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
l.n Section 1807 of the Un1form 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 prlmarily 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 automatlc fire sprinkler
system.
3.04. Notwlthstanding any
provlslon to the contrary, in buildings
or structures four or more storles in
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height all stairways servlng the top
floor shall extend to the roof surface.
3.05. On or before June 1, 1982,
every existing building or structure,
exceptlng eXlsting residential buildings
or structures, with floors more than 30
feet above the lowest level of Fire
Department vehicle access shall be
provlded with:
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(a) An approved automatic fire
alarm system unless the bUl.lding lS
provlded wlth an approved full automatic
fire sprinkler system.
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(b) Tight-fitting smoke and draft
control, 20-mlnute rated (or equivalent)
door assemblies on all doors opening ~nto
exit corridors or stairways. Such doors
shall be equipped with an approved self
or automatlc closer l.n accordance with
section 4306 of the Uniform Building
Code, 1985 Edition.
(c) A 51gn indicating the number
of each floor posted 1n the stalrwells
and every elevator lobby area. Type,
size, color, and specific location of
each sign shall be as requlred by the
Fire Chief.
(d) Automatic unlocking
mechanisms for all stalrway 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 wl.thout unlocklng upon
activation of an approved fire detectlon
alarm system, electric power failure, and
electromechan~cally uSlng one switch
located as requl.red 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 bU1lding or
structure, excepting existing residential
build1ngs or structures, w1th 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 Mechan1cal Code, 1991 Edition,
with an added smoke detector for
automatic shutdown as required by the
National Fire Protection Assoc~ation
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Standard 90A, 1989 Edition, and manual
switching as requlred 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 prlmarily for pUblic assembly,
lncluding 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 automatlc fire sprinkler system
that protects the assembly areas and
exitways and an approved automatic fire
detection alarm system for other rooms
and areas. ThlS subdivl.S1On shall not
apply to bUlldings or structures with an
approved full automatic f1re sprinkler
system or to churches and theaters with
fixed seating.
3.08. For purposes of this
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Divislon, a full automatic fire sprinkler
system is a system that meets the
requirements of the Fire Code adopted by
Section 8105 of the Santa Monlca
Municlpal Code. Notwithstanding any
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prov1sion to the contrary, a full
automatic flre sprinkler system installed
in any new bUllding w1th 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 requlred water supply.
3.09. For purposes of th1.s
Division, a partial automatic fire
sprinkler system is a system that
prov1des for protection of all exitways,
both vertlcal and horizontal, lncludl.ng
maJor aisleways leading to exits.
Protection shall be provlded for any room
or area that opens directly lnto the
exitway by locating one sprlnkler
Opposlte the center of and inside any
such room or area. Partial systems shall
meet the requ1rements of the National
Fire Protection Association standard 13
and the Fire Ch1ef.
3.10. For purposes of th].s
Division, an automatic fire detection
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alarm system is a system that complies
with the Santa Monica Fire Department
requirements and 15 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
requlred by the Fire Chief, notify the
Fire Department through Central Station
SuperV1.S1on.
3.11. For purposes of this
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Div1sion, an existing building is a
bUllding for which a building permit has
been 1ssued by the BU11ding Officer. The
requ.l.rements of 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, and
3.04 shall not apply to eX1st1ng
buildings.
3.12. The requirements of 3.01,
3.02, 3.05, and 3.06 shall not apply to:
(a) Hosp1tals as defined in
Health and Safety Code section 1250.
(b) BU1.ldings used exclusively as
open parking garages.
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(c) 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.
(c) Buildings owned by any public
agency or school district.
3.13. Prior to lnstallation of
any automatic fire extinguishing or
protection system required by this
Divlsion, the Fire Chief shall approve
the plans and specifications for the
system.
Divls10n 4.00. Standards for
Automatlc Fire Extinguishlng 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 subdivlslons.
An annunciator panel shall be provided in
an approved location near the principal
entrance.
(d) Flre Department Connections
and System Zones. Systems shall be
provided with Fire Department connections
at approved locations on public street
frontages. Multiple exterlor connections
and system zones shall be interconnected.
( e) Approval, Acceptance,
Testing. The design, plans, materials,
installation, acceptance, and perlodic
tests of components and systems required
by this Division shaLl be approved by the
Chief and conform to current standards of
the Fire Code.
Divislon 5.00. Requirements for
Standplpe 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
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provided wIth automatIc extinguishing
systems, the horizontal area may be
increased to 3000 square feet.
DivisIon 7.00. Requirements for
Existing ResIdentIal structures.
7.0l. 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 Unlform 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 bU1lding 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 protect1on system
requ1red for non-res1dential buildings
contained in 3.05 of Division 3.00 of
Sect10n 206(a) of the Un1form
Admin1strative 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 Division 3.00 of section
206 (a) of the Uniform Adm1nistrative
coder 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 ~n 3.06(a) of
Division 3.00 of section 206(a) of the
Uniform Administrative Code, 1991
Edition.
7.04. The provis~ons of
subdivis~ons 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
app11cable after exploring and seeking
all available federal and state
assistance to finance the requirements of
these provisions. The except10n
contained in this paragraph 7.04 will
expire on December 31, 1993, and any
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property prevl.ously exempt shall be 1n
full compliance with the provis1ons 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 1nstall
the required automatic fire sprinkler
system for any res~dential 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 resolut1on of the city
Council.
Division 8.00. Requirements for
Build1ngs Over 75 Feet. The
compartmentation or safe areas of refuge
alternative shall not be perm1tted as an
alternative to automatic fire sprinklers
for buildings with1n the scope of section
1807 of the Uniform BU11ding Code, 1991
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Edition.
Division 9.00. Untreated Wood
Roofinq. The use of untreated wood
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shingles or untreated wood shakes for new
or replacement roofing is proh1bited.
SECTION 8109.3. section 206(b) of
the Uniform Administrative Code, 1991
Edition, relating to Supplemental Fire
and Safety Duties and Procedures, 1S
added to read as follows:
Division 1. 00. Flammable or
Combustible L1qUl.d Tanks. A permit 15
required to install, remove, abandon,
place temporarl.ly out of service, alter,
modify, or otnerwise dispose of any
flammable or combustible llquid tank,
pip1ng or equipment connected thereto.
(See Artlcle 79 of the Uniform Fire Code,
1991 Edition.)
SECTION 8109.4. Sectl.on 206(c) of
the Uniform Adm1nistrat1.ve Code, 1991
Edition, relating to Supplemental SelSm1.C
Safety Rehabilitat10n Requirements, 15
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 buildings which are
made to conform.
Division 2.00. ~9ope. The
provisions of this section shall apply to
all existing non-residential buildings
constructed pr10r to 1915 and which have
been surveyed and recorded by Building
and safety as "Substandard and
Potentially Hazardous" on or before May
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14, 1981.
Division 3.00. Requirements. On
or before July 1, 1985, nonconforming
buildings must have written certificat10n
by a licensed arch1tect or eng~neer that
( 1) the roof and walls of that building
are anchored and t1ed and (2) the
parapets are anchored. The standard for
such certification shall be the 1915 or
1921 Santa Monica BU1lding 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, certa1n 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 ln the boundaries of
said zones by the Build1ng Off1clal to
implement the Se1smic Safety Element of
the General Plan additional geologl.c or
subgrade data 1S made publlC.
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 deslgn requirements shall be
approved by the Building and Safety
Commlssion.
SECTION 8109.6. Section 206(e) of
the Uniform Admlnlstrative 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 Sectlon 300.0 to Artlcle
300 of the Natlonal Electrical Code, 1990
Edition as follows: Wiring methods
permitted by the National Electrical Code
may be lnstalled provided that any wiring
not having metal protection over the
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conductors shall be entirely concealed
within the building structure to prevent
and inhibit tampering.
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2. Add Sectlon 310.0 to Article
310 of the National Electrlcal Code, 1990
Edition, as follows: Conductors for
general wiring made of aluminum alloys
containing more than 50% aluminum base
metal shall not be permltted in diameters
smaller than No. 6.
(b) Electrical Appliances,
Devices, Materials and Equipment
Regulations:
No person, firm or corporation
shall sell, off~r for sale, loan, rent,
dispose of by gift or premium, give or
otherwise furnish, provide or make
available for use any electrical
materlal, devlce, appliance or equipment,
deslgned 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 materlal, devlce,
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appliance or equlpment complies wlth the
provisions of this ordinance. The
Building Official and Chief Electrical
Inspector are hereby empowered to enforce
the provlsions of this ordinance.
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1. Rating. All electrical
materials, devices, appl~ances, 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 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, dev~ces,
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 ~n 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
test~ng laboratory whose standards are on
file with the United states Bureau of
Standard5 shall be prima facl.e evidence
of conformity w~th these requl.red
standards. Where no such standards exist
for any material, device, appliance or
equipment, the Chl.ef Electrical Inspector
may desl.gnate a standard for each article
subml.tted, which shall spec1fy the tests
necessary to provide the degree of safety
to life and property as 1.S generally
requl.red by the National Standards for
approved rnater1.als, devices, appliances
and equl.pment 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, unsul.table for
the purpose used or intended, or does not
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conform with the standards under which 1t
was approved for use.
4. Exceptions. The provisions of
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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 1n rebuilding or reconstructJ.on
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 J.n a new article of
the same type.
( b) Electrical materials,
dev1ces, appliances and equipment wh1.ch
are safe and sUJ.table for the purpose
used or intended, provided such
materials, devices r- appliances and
equipment are already fully covered and
regulated by existing laws and ord1nances
now ~n effect.
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( c) Vehicles or motor vehicle
. equ1pment.
(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 conform1ng to the standards
requ1red hereof but on which final
approval is still pend1ng, provided
however, that such exemption from the
provl.sions of this Code shall be granted
separately for each appliance only when
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satisfactory written evidence has been
filed that laboratory approval has been
applied for, and shall contJ..nue in force
only during such time as the Chief
Electrical Inspector has reason to
believe that the testing laboratory w11l
grant final approval certifying
compliance to the prescribed standards.
( e) Generating, transforming or
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converting deV1ces or appliances nor any
device or appliance for measur1ng or
recording current voltage or power.
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5. Used Mater1als. Previously
used mater1als 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 border~ng 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 ass1gned 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) Informat1on. The city
Eng1neer shall ass~gn 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 Bu~ld~ng
Official. The owners of property within
the City shall apply to said Building
Official and be furn1.shed with
appropriate ass~gned numbers, without
charge therefor.
Division 3.00. Dra1.nage
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 dra~n, street
gutter or other approved location.
All portions of a developed
property including yards, areaways,
courts, pools, park1ng and other areas
shall be properly graded and drained.
All drains, gutters, basins, pumps and
other deV1ces 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 sW1.mming pool, pond, or other
body of water which contains water 18
~nches 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 ~n maximum dimens1.ons. 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-clos~ng and
secured when adults are not present.
Divlslon 5.00. Qualification and
Maintenance Certificates.
( a) QualificatJ.on cert1.ficates
for Workmen.
l. General. Building and Safety
Deparment shall exarn1.ne applicants on
code requirements -to assess the1.r
qualifications for work in specialized
technical areas. Applicants passing such
examinations shall be issued a
certificate of qualificatJ.on. Not more
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than one examination shall be given to an
applicant ln any 30 day period in the
same technlcal area.
2. Reciprocals. In lieu of
direct examlnationr 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 pe issued to any person,
firm or corporation regularly emploYlng
one or more qualif1.ed workmen for the
purpose of malntenancer repa1.r or
repet1.t1.ve minor alterations to eXlsting
buildings and utility systems ownedr
operated or occupied by the applicant.
Payment of the maintenance certificate
fee shall not exempt any person, firm or
corporation from complying with all
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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 prem1.ses
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covered have been maintained in
compliance with city codes or that no
work was done. Compliance with
prov1sions 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. Temporary Traller
Permlts.
( a) House-Type Trailers.
Whenever the - expression "house-type
trallers" is used in this division, it
shall mean house trailers, trailer
coaches, moblle 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 f or 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 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 corporat1on
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
perm.'lt issued by the Building Offic.'lal
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 tra.'llers:
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 tra~ler 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 s~x months
in any twelve consecutive months, except
as hereinafter provl.ded for any purpose
other than storage thereof.
Except in connect~on with the
erection of new structures, no house-type
trailer shall be used for any purpose not
directly connected and assocl.ated w~th a
busl.ness or actlvity conducted w~thin an
enclosed bUllding on the lot or parcel
upon which 1t 1S 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.
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No perml. t shall be issued for the
use of a house-type tral.ler unless there
are legally provl.ded toilet facl.l~ties
located wi thin a reasonable distance not
to exceed 200 feet from the closest point
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of sal.d 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 tral.lers 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 1 imi ted to one
house-type tral.ler use in connection with
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any business or businesses which are
related to each other and are, directly
or ~ndirectly, under a common ownersh1p
or management, if the space whl.ch would
be occupl.ed by any house-type tral.lers l.n
excess of one is normally used for
parking of automobiles or has been so
used within three months of the time of
the applicatl.on for the permit, and only
if the automobl.les 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 per10d 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
prem~ses 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
exp1ration of the extended perm1t.
Div1sion 7.00. Sandblasting
Regulat1ons.
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(a) Permit Required. No person
shall do any exter10r sandblast1ng w1thin
the City without f1rst obtaining a
permit. A perm1t shall be required for
each separate work locatl.on 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
respons1ble 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.m. 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 Munlcipal
Code Sectlon 4204(d)(1). No dry
sandblasting shall be permitted except
upon special permission of the Building
Official. permission shall be granted
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only ln those sltuatlons where wet
sandblastlng 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 precautlons 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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Divis~on 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 IIMedium Pressure
Gas If shall be in writing for each
specific use or application and shall
indicate any conditions or requirements
for the installation. A copy of the
wr~tten approval shall be transmitted to
the applicant and the Bu~lding Official.
Divis~on 9.00. Responsibility for
Code Enforcement In Mobile Home Parks.
The city Council hereby reaffirms
Resolution Number 2536 (CCS) adopted
November 11, 1961, _ whereby the City
assumes respons~bility for enforcement of
state of CalifornJ.a regulations and
requirements for mobile home parks.
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SECTION 8109.7. Sect1.on 206(e) of
the Uniform Admlnistrative code, 1991
Edition, relating to Supplemental
Plumbing Requirements, is added to read
as follows:
Division 1. 00. Ultra-Low Flush
Toilets.
(a) Any "new construction, II
IIremodel," or "addition," as defined in
this Section, shall install only
ultra-low flush fixtures. The
installat10n of _ any flush fixture other
than ultra-low flow is proh1.b1.ted.
(b) Definitions. As used l.n this
Divis1.on, the follow1ng words and phrases
shall have the following meanlngs:
( 1) Ultra-Low Flush Fixtures:
Urinals that are designated to use a
maX1.mum of one gallon per flush and
toilets that are designated to use a
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maximum of 1.6 gallons per flush.
(2 ) New Construct1.on: Those
projects for which a building permit has
not yet been issued.
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(3) Remodel(Addition: A remodel
or addition for WhlCh a building permit
has not yet been issued and which
1ncludes 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
Hous1ng, Community Development, and
either the International Assoclation of
Plumbing and Mechanlcal Officials or the
Amerlcan National Standards Institute.
(d) Exemption. Exemptlons 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
incompat1ble with the ultra-low flush
toilet grade specifications (Le. , areas
where sewer lines have a relatively flat
grade) .
SECTION 8109.8. Section 304(a},
(b), and ( c) of the Un1form
Adminlstrative Code, 1991 Edition,
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relatlng to permlt fees, is amended to
read as follows:
section 304(a) Permit Fees. The
fee for each permit shall be as set forth
ln 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 requ~red shall be in accordance with
the schedule established by the
legislative body.
The determ1nation of value or
valuatl.on under any of the provlsions of
these codes shall be made by the building
officl.al. The value to be used l.n
computing the building perm1t and
bUllding plan review fees shall be the
total value of all construction work for
which the permit 1S issued as well as all
finish work, painting, roofing,
electrical, plumbing, heating,
air-conditioning, elevators,
fire-extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment.
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adequate drainage and percolation and detrimentally impact the
long term success of landscaping required by the Zoning
Ordinance.
(c) Only unexcavated and unencumbered soil can adequately
provide for the water drainage and percolation and landscaping
required to preserve and protect the public health, safety and
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welfare.
(d) In response to an immediate threat to the public
health, safety and welfare from increasing numbers of
developments not containing adequate unexcavated and unencumbered
soil, on May 12, 1992, the City Council enacted an emergency
ordinance, Ordinance No. 1627 (City Council Series) so as to
preserve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
Ordinance No. 1627, will expire on June 26, 1992.
(e) There exists an immediate threat to the public
health, safety and welfare, through development which does not
provide for adequate water drainage and percolation and
successful landscaping, and approval of additional subdivisions,
use permits, variances, building permits, or any other applicable
entitlement for use which is required in order to comply with a
zoning ordinance without providing with same, would result in a
threat to public health, safety, and welfare.
( f) In order to preserve and protect the public health,
safety and welfare from the increasing number of developments
that are being proposed which do not contain adequate unexcavated
and unencumbered soil, it is necessary to extend Ordinance No.
1627 pursuant to SMMC ~ 9120.6(a) for a period of ten months and
fifteen days through May 12, 1993.
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(a) Any violation of the Uniform
Codes (contained in Sect10ns 8101 through
8108 of this Code) or local amendments
thereto (contained in Section 8109.1
through 8109.8 of this Code) shall be a
misdemeanor as prov1ded for in Section
1200 of this Code.
(b) The amendments to the Uniform
Codes and local amendments thereto shall
not 1n any manner affect the prosecution
for v10lat1ons thereof, which violations
were committed prior to the effective
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date of the ordinance adopting the
Section and shall not affect any
prosecut1on or action wh1ch may be
pending in any court for the v1olation of
any of the prov1sions thereof. As to any
such violat1.on or as to any such
prosecution or pending prosecution or
action, the Uniform Codes and local
amendments thereto in effect pr10r to the
adoption of the ordi-nance 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
Californla constitution in addition to
the authority contained in the Health and
Safety Code and are adopted to protect
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the public health, safety, and welfare of
the City.
(e) The preamble to the ordinance
adoptlng this Section should be consulted
for further findings, background, and
leglslative history.
SECTION 10. Any provision of the Santa Monlca Munl.cipal
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 1l. 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
remaJ.nJ.ng 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 offJ.cJ.al newspaper
within 15 days after its adoption. The ordinance shall become
effective 30 days from its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ROBERT M. MYERS
city Attorney
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TABLE 38
ELECTRICAL FEE SCHEDULE
For J.ssuing each PERMIT............................... $ 5.00
For issuing each SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT.................. 3.00
For issuing each CHANGE OF ADDRESS.................... 5.00
Outlets &/or Fixtures located more than 2' apart..each .30
ResJ.dential Ranges, Heaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . each 2.00
SwinunJ.ng Pools (includes wiring, light, pump
and bonding) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... .. . .. . , ... . .. . ... . . . . . . . each 10.00
Temporary or Working Lights
1 to 100 lamps or sockets....................... 6.00
101 to 500 lamps or sockets..................... 10.00
each additional 500 lamps or sockets............ 6.00
signs & Gas Tube Lighting
Sign or system on 1 branch circuit..........each 8.00
Additional signs or systems at same locale..each 5.00
Motors, Generators, Welders, Transformers, Heating
Appliances, Miscellaneous Equipment or
Appliances
(HP, KW or KVA Rating) 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
Note: The fees for a change of location or replacement of
equipment on the same premises shall be the same as that
for a new installation.
Services
A) Up to 600 volts
to 200 amperes........................ each 5.00
201 to 600 amperes....................each 10.00
601 to 1200 amperes.................. . each 15.00
Over 1200 amperes.....................each 20.00
B) Over 600 volts........................each 50.00
SWJ.tchboards (changes or additions)
A) Up to 600 volts................per section 15.00
B) Over 600 volts.................per sect10n 30.00
Raceways & Ducts (in addition to fee for equipment)
per 100 linear feet or portion thereof.......... 2.00
Busways, Powerduct & Similar Equipment (in
addition to fee for equipment)
to 400 amperes..........................per foot .10
Over 400 amperes........................ per foot .20
Appliances or Equipment regulated but
unclassified............................per hour 20.00
Reinspection Fee (when necessary by default
of permittee).......................................................... 15.00
Special Inspection Services (other than normal
hours, only when necessary) ..............minimum 50.00
additional per hour 25.00
Plan Check Fee (when required) ... .............per hour 25.00
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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TABLE 3C
PLUMBING FEE SCHEDULE
For issuing each PERMIT............................... 5 . 00
For issuing each SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT.................. 3.00
For issuing each CHANGE OF ADDRESS.................... 5.00
A) WATER SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Water Piping & Equipment (installatlon, alteration
or repair)...... ill. . III . ,., .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. III III . . .. . .. .. 4.. 00
Water Heaters (includes vent)...............each 3.00
Boilers
Up to 20 HP rating....................each 6.00
Over 20 to 50 HP rating...............each 20.00
Over 50 HP rating.....................each 40.00
Pressure Regulators........ .................each 3.00
Backflow Protection Devices & Vacuum Breakers
(including installation and necessary
water piping)
up to 5 ill .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ,. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . . . . .. .. . .. . .. ill . III .. .. .. .. . . 4 .. 00
6 and over. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . each . 70
Lawn Spr1nklers (including installation and
backflow)
Up to 5 valves............................. 6..00
6 & over.............................. each . 70
B) GAS SYSTEM COMPONENTS -
Gas Piping Systems
Up to 5 outlets........................... 4 . 00
6 and over............................ each . 70
Gas Pressure Regulators.....................each 3.00
Water Heaters (includes vent) ...... .........each 3.00
Appliances or Equipment Regulated but
unclassified..........................each 6.00
C) DRAINAGE & SEWER SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Fixtures and Traps (includes water and dralnage
piping and backflow protection).......each 4.00
Interceptors (non-residential, includ1ng trap
and vent)............................. each 8.00
Vent &/or Drainage Piping (installatlon, repair) 4.00
Sewers (building or trailer) ................each 10.00
Private Disposal systems....................each 20.00
Abandoned Sewers & Sewage Disposal
Facilities............................each 20.00
Reinspection Fee (when necessary by default
of permittee) . ......... .... .... ...... ............... ........ .. ..... .. .... .. 15.00
Special Inspection Service (other than normal hours,
only when necessary) ............... ......minimum 50.00
additional per hour 25.00
Plan Check Fee (when requlred) ................per hour 25.00
SPECIAL NOTE - An INVESTIGATION FEE plus PENALTY FEES
equal to three (3) times the permit fee are
charged when work is done wlthout permits.
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TABLE 3D
MECHANICAL FEE SCHEDULE
For issuing each PERMIT............................... 5.00
For issuing each SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT.................. 3.00
For issuing each CHANGE OF ADDRESS........ ............ 5.00
A) GAS SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Gas Piping Systems
Up to 5 outlets............................... 4.00
6 and over outlets.................... each .70
Heating Appliances (installation, repair,
including vents) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . each 6.00
Boilers and Compressors (Heating or
Refrigeration)
Up to 20 HP rating....................each 6.00
Over 20 to 50 HP rating...............each 20.00
Over 50 HP rating.................... . each 40.00
Absorption Units
Up to 500,000 BTU rating..............each 6.00
Over 500,000 to 1,000,000 BTU rating..each 20.00
Over 1,000,000 BTU rating.............each 40.00
Appliances or Equipment regulated but
unclassified..........................each 6.00
Vent Systems for Appliances or Absorption Units
and Integral Vents....................each 4.00
B) AIR HANDLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Heating Appliances including vent (installation,
repair, etc. . . . . . . . . . ... . .. . ... .. . . . . . ... . . ... . . each 6.00
Air Inlets & Outlets (served by appliance) ..each 1. 00
or when number of outlets is unknown:
a) For each 1000 sq. ft. of H/AC
area commercial............................ 8.00
b) For each 1000 sq. ft. of H/AC area
uSlng build1ng material for
distribut.1on. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5.00
Air Handling Units for distrlbution of A/C supply
(when not integral part of appliance) . each 5.00
Evaporative Coolers.........................each 6.00
Hoods & Special ventilation systems.........each 12.00
Fire Dampers in Ducts or Registers..........each 1. 00
Reinspection Fee (when necessary by default
of pe.rmi ttee) . . . . . . .. . . . ... .. . . ... ... ... ... . ... . . . . . . . . ... . ... .. . . . 15.00
Special Inspection Service (other than normal hours,
only when necessary) .....................minimum 50.00
additional per hour 25.00
Plan Check Fee (when requ1red) ................per hour 25.00
SPECIAL NOTE - An INVESTIGATION FEE plus PENALTY FEES
equal to three (3) times the perm1t fee are
charged when work is done without perm1ts.
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TABLE 3E
MISCELLANEOUS PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
For lssuing each PERMIT............................... $ 5.00
For issuing each SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT.................. 3.00
For issuing each CHANGE OF ADDRESS.................... 5.00
For compliance inspection service (regular work1ng
hours) .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. . per hour 20.00
Reinspection Fee (when necessary by default of
permi ttee) .. .. .. .. .. ... . ... .. .. .. ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. 15.00
Special Inspection service (other than normal hours,
only when necessary) .....................minimum 50.00
additional per hour 25.00
Miscellaneous Plan Check Fee (when required) ..per hour 25.00
Temporary Use Trailer Perm1ts.....................year 5.00
sandblasting Permits-Per Table 3A..............minimum 10.00
Demolition Permits-Per Table 3A................minimum 10.00
Qualification Certificates (Electr~cal and
Plumbing) .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... .. .. .. year 5.00
Qualification Cert1ficates Testing Fee... ......... .... 15.00
Maintenance Certificates-Up to 5 premises.........year 50.00
Over 5 premises............................. year 100.00
Trailer Park Permlts.............................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 permlts.
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Adopted and approved this 9th day of June, 1992.
I hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance No. 1631(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:
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Ayes: Councilmembers: Abdo, Genser, Holbrook, Katz,
Olsen, Vazquez, Zane
Noes: Councilmembers: None
Abstain: Councilmembers: None
Absent: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
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