SR-111307-7B~_
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Santa Monica
City Council Meeting: November 13, 2007
Agenda Item: 7-B
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Eileen Fogarty, Director of Planning and Community Development
Subject: Adoption of resolution making findings of local climatic, geological and
topographical conditions pursuant to the Heaith and Safety Code;
Introduction and first reading of an ordinance adopting the California
Building Standards Code and the Santa Monica Amendments to the
California Building Standards Code.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution making findings of
local climatic, geological and topographical conditions as required to adopt local
amendments to the California Building Standards Code, and introduce and hold first
reading of the attached ordinance that adopts the California Building Standards Code
and Santa Monica amendments to the California Building Standards Code.
Executive Summary
The 2007 Edition of the California Building Standards Code is recommended for
adoption. In order to do so, Council is required to make certain findings. (See
Attachment A) This is aiso an opportunity to adopt local amendments to the Code to
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address local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions. Attachment B sets
forth the new Code edition along with Santa Monica Amendments. The proposed
amendments were presented to the Building & Safety Commission and discussed in
detail in two separate meetings. The Commission unanimously approved all
amendments included in the proposed ordinance.
There is no immediate impact on the General Fund associated with this item outside of
costs associated with updating the codes book. Costs Associated with updating code
book/electronic code references will be absorbed within the department's adopted
budget. As with any code revision, there may be impacts on future city projects.
Discussion
Backpround
Pursuant to the Health and Safety Code, the California Building Standards Code applies
throughout the State of California. This set of building standards incorporates by
reference various model codes with amendments created by interested State agencies.
Once the California Building Standards Commission publishes these amended codes,
all cities and counties within California must follow the published standards 180 days
after publication, unless the local jurisdiction amends these standards as allowed by
Jaw.
During the period between publication of the California Building Standards Code and
mandatory local enforcement, cities and counties may make amendments based on
local topographical, geological and climatic concerns. For amendments to be effective,
the local governing body must make specific findings that any one or more of the
aforementioned concerns is applicable, approve an ordinance adopting the
amendments and file a copy of the express findings and local ordinance with the
Building Standards Commission. These requirements apply to both new and previously
adopted local amendments.
Local Amendments to the California Buildina Standards Code
Staff recommends certain local amendments designed to increase fire and structural
seismic safety protection - to address issues not adequately addressed by the new
2007 standards - be adopted to protect life safety and minimize property damage for the
public and citizens of Santa Monica. A summary of the chronology of development of
the new codes and amendments is as follows:
(a) The National Movement in Codes and Standards Development: The
codes and standards adopted in this cycie are the culmination of many years of recent
research funded primarily by FEMA through the Nationai Earthquake Hazard Reduction
Program (NEHRP) and industries such as steel, concrete and wood manufacturers.
Prior to the development of the International Buiiding Code (IBC), slated for adoption by
reference in California, there were three regional codes representing the east, south
and western United States. The Uniform Building Code (UBC), which was used in the
western region, was by far the most advanced code in terms of structural and seismic
design.
The IBC was intended to provide improvement over the existing codes by uniformly
applying the latest code provisions to the entire country. Seismic design application was
expanded and mandated across the country to address the potential hazards in many
localities. In lieu of seismic zones used in the UBC, which covered broad geographical
areas, detailed seismic maps were generated by the US Geological Survey that can
estimate the expected ground acceleration to much higher level of accuracy based on
street address, which are then used for generation of seismic forces for a specific
structure. However, as part of this national movement, California engineers lost much
clout and involvement in promulgating the new seismic standards. This resulted in some
of the seismic provisions being watered down compared to the standards in the UBC,
which are currently being enforced in California.
(b) The Need For Local Amendments: The proposed local amendments are
necessary due to a number of unique local conditions detailed in the attached
resolution. (See Attachment A). Of particular note are the seismic conditions. The
Safety Element of the City's General Plan, adopted in January 1995, showed a high risk
of seismic activity in the City due to the close proximity to the Santa Monica-Malibu
Coast fault, the Newport-Inglewood fault and the San Andreas Fault. It also discussed
the damaging effect local seismic activity from the two branches of the Santa Monica
Fault would have on buildings, and the related potential demands on emergency
services needs. Since then, three major new studies were perFormed by the local
geological and structural engineering communities. Professor John Hall of Caitech
recently published results of his analysis of a typical steel framed building subjected to
an expected LA basin seismic ground motion. The result predicted formation of a
collapse mechanism in the early cycles of ground motion simulation. In addition, The
Applied Technology Council (ATC) recently completed a draft of research report ATC-
63, which concluded that the prescribed minimum seismic design force, could lead to
the collapse of many structures. A third recent development was the extensive testing
of braced frame systems for seismic force resistance by Professor Stephen Mahin at
the University of California Berkeley which showed premature fracture of steel tubes
used as braces.
(c) The Collaborative Program For Developing Local Uniform Amendments:
The City of Santa Monica Building and Safety Division, in cooperation with major
jurisdictions in the region such as City of Los Angeles Department of Building and
Safety, Los Angeles County Buiiding and Safety Division, the City of Long Beach
Department of Planning and Building continued their efforts to create uniformity of
Building Codes and regulation in the entire Los Angeles region. Over 58 jurisdictions
actively participated in formulation and implementation of this program, and the process
received support from 85 jurisdictions representing over 98% of the population in Los
Angeles County plus the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California. The
proposed amendments were distributed to a wide audience over the past several
months including the Structurai Engineering Associations committees such as,
Seismology, Steel, Light Frame Construction, Quality Assurance and Building Code
Committees; design professionals in the construction/engineering industry, and other
interested groups or individuals. Thus, while the proposed local amendments are based
on Santa Monica's unique conditions, these proposals will also be consistent with the
building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes in most of the jurisdictions in the
region. The reduction in variations among local jurisdictions results in a more efficient
sub regional environment in which to design and construct buildings.
(d) Summary of Amendments: Many of the previous local amendments to the
California Code were deemed unnecessary since these requirements have been
already incorporated in the new State standards. These items are shown as stricken out
in Attachment B. Some of the amendments enacted during the 1999 and 2002 code
adoption cycle continue to be necessary for local adoption to protect the community
from the hazards of fires and earthquakes. The following is a list of the proposed local
amendments to the California Building Standards Code. To distinguish between new
amendments and those existing amendments requiring readoption, the word "Continue"
precedes the existing amendments.
Construction Qualitv Control
1. Add requirements for special inspection for one and two-family
dwellings when items of specialty construction are used. Also, add provisions
limiting construction of footings without special inspection in order to maintain the
current level of quality controi in construction (see Section 8.08.100).
2. Continue to require the engineer or architect of record to verify that
their structural designs are followed during construction by making periodical field
observation of the seismic elements of the building (see Section 8.08:120).
New Codes and Structural Desian Standards
1. Adopt necessary standards referenced in the code (see Section
8.12.030).
Geotechnical Reports
1. Continue the designation of Seismic Hazard Zones and Geologic
Hazard Filled Area Zones in the City to require special design
features (see Section 8.12.050).
Fire Retardant Roofinq
1. Continue to prohibit the use of non-fire retardant wood shingles or
non-fire retardant wood shakes for new or replacement roofing and
require a moderate level of fire retardant roofing as a minimum
standard (see section 9.12.070).
General Seismic Desiqn Provisions
1. Add provisions to ensure adequate seismic detailing for walls, roofs
and floors in irregularly shaped buildings (see Section 8.16.020).
2. Increase the minimum seismic load considered in the design of
buildings since the new code reduces such design load to a level
that could potentially lead to coliapse in certain types of structures.
The amendment increases this minimum load to a level consistent
with current code and that of California's Field act, which was
enacted in 1933 (see Section 8.16.020).
3. Add provisions to increase structural stability for essential facilities,
such as police and fire stations (see Section 8.16.020).
4. Continue current amendments regarding special seismic anchorage
of wood roof and floor diaphragms to concrete and masonry walls.
In addition, relax some provisions that have been proven by recent
research and testing to be overly restrictive (see Section 8.16.020).
5. Add provisions to require sufficient separation between adjacent
buildings and between buildings and property lines in order to
prevent pounding of buildings during a seismic event (see Section
8.16.020).
6. Limit the height of buildings to two stories when different seismic
force resisting systems are allowed to be mixed without penalties
(see Section 8.16.020).
7. Add provisions for calculations of dynamic period for buildings
using a new seismic force resisting system (see Section 8.16.020).
Foundations
1. Add provisions for construction of stepped footings on sloped lots
and require continuous footings for interior load-bearing walis (see
Section 8.16.030).
2. Delete prescriptive provisions in the code, which would aliow
construction of inadequate reinforced concrete and masonry
basement walls up to 10 feet in height (see Section 8.16.030).
Concrete Construction
1. Add earthquake design provisions that maintain the current level of
seismic detailing used in concrete tilt-up wall construction (see
Section 8.16.020).
2. Add provisions to maintain critical seismic detailing provisions in
current code pertaining to concrete columns, walls and slabs (see
Section 8.16.040).
Fireplaces
1. Continue to require all masonry and concrete chimneys to be
structurally designed by a licensed architect or registered engineer
instead of using prescriptive rules that have allowed failed
performance in recent earthquakes (see Section 8.16.050).
Steei Construction
1. Prohibit the use of hollow steel tubes as bracing members unless
they are filled with concrete or grout in order to prevent fracture of
such critical elements in steel building frame systems (see Section
8.16.060).
Wood Construction
1. Continue to amend provisions for wood framed construction, which
limit the use of materials that have proved ineffective or have not
been sufficiently tested in resisting earthquake forces. In addition,
relax some provisions that have been proven by recent research
and testing to be overly restrictive (see section 8.16.070).
2. Continue to limit the length of floors projecting beyond the
supporting wall on lower level when using a simplified analysis (see
Section 8.16.020).
3. Continue to provide for special additional requirements for hillside
buildings (see Chapter 8.20).
Electrical Provisions
1. Continue to ensure that any wiring not having metal protection over
the conductors shali be entirely concealed within the building
structure to prevent and inhibit tampering and restrict the use of
aluminum wiring found to be hazardous (see Section 8.24.030).
2. Continue to prohibit the sale and use of any electrical materiai,
device, or equipment unless it complies with provisions of this
section, including rating and conformance with naYional standards
(see Section 8.24.040).
3. Continue to provide regulations for temporary service poles used
on construction sites (see Section 8.24.060)
4. Continue to provide regulations for underground concrete vaults
and handholes (see Section 8.24.070).
5. Continue to require proper disconnecting means for multiple arrays
on solar photovoltaic systems (see Section 8.24.080).
Plumbinq Provisions
1. Continue to require enclosures of water heaters to prevent
associated fire hazards from uncontrolled adjacent combustibie
storage (see Section 8.32.030).
2. Continue to prohibit water softener systems from using drywells to
discharge effluents in order to protect local ground water and the
Santa Monica Bay (see Section 8.32.040).
3. Continue to prohibit the use of combined storm drain and sewers to
prevent the possible future contamination of the Santa Monica Bay
(see Section 8.32.050).
4. Continue to provide standards for waterless urinals (see Section
8.32.060).
Fire Code
1. Adopt the 2007 California Fire Code published by the International
Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission
with errata, together with those portions of the International Fire
Code; 2006 Edition, including, Appendix Chapters 1, B and D. as
modified and the most recent referenced version as adopted by the
State of California of the "National Fire Codes" published by the
National Fire Protection Association, and the local amendments of
Chapter 8.44 are adopted as part of the Fire Code of the City of
Santa Monica
2. Continue to require automatic fire extinguishing and detection
systems in all new construction and when there is a change in use
to a higher classification (see Section 8.44.050).
3. Continue for require automatic fire sprinkler systems for existing
public assembly spaces above 5,000 square feet that protect
assembly areas and exit ways (see Section 8.44.050).
4. Remove exemption of buildings used exclusively as open public
garages and buildings owned by any public agency from the
requirement of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see Section
8.44.050).
5. Continue to require compliance with the high-rise provisions of the
California Building Code in new high-rise buildings with human
occupancy above 55 feet of the lowest level of fire vehicle access
point in accordance with authority granted to the City in the
California Health and Safety Code Section 13216 (see Section
8.44.090).
6. Continue to require the connection with control valves on each floor
level with full automatic sprinkler systems in any new building with
floors more than 55 feet in height (see Section 8.44.090).
7. Continue to require adequate seismic bracing of fire sprinkler
installations (see Section 8.44.120).
Window Guardrail Safetv
1. Continue to require guardrails for openable windows with low sill
height (see Section 8.12.060).
Green Buildinq Provisions
1. Continue to require new buildings subject to the provisions of the
chapter to be built with a minimum of four major construction materials that have
a post-consumer recycled content (see Section 8.108.030).
2. Continue to require additional mandatory energy efficiency
measures for Solar Water Heating, Pipe Insulation and Heat Traps in all buildings
(see Section 8.108.040).
Commission Action
On August 21, 2007, the Building and Safety Commission met to consider the new code
and the state laws that affect local adoption of building standards. After explaining the
code adoption process, staff presented the draft report that included all new proposed
amendments and sought Commission direction. Staff presented each separate item and
the complete reasoning for the amendment in detail. The Commission suggested
several modifications that were consequentiy included in the proposed ordinance. The
Commission also requested another meeting to allow an absent member of the
Commission who is also a licensed structural engineer to provide further input.
On August 28, 2007, the Commission, with all its members present, again reviewed and
discussed each amendment in detail and provided suggestions for further clarification
on content and language of the proposed ordinance. The Commission unanimously
moved to recommend the City Council adopt the staff proposed ordinance with further
minor modifications that were consequently included in the attached ordinance.
Environmental Analvsis
The City's adoption of the California Building Standards Code and the local
amendments to this code is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) [project is
exempt when it can be determined with certainty that there is no potential for causing a
significant effect on the environment]. The proposed ordinance establishes standards
for the design and construction of buildings and structures which, in part, incorporate
the most current and applicable seismic attenuation methods and fire life safety design
regulations into the City's buiiding standards, based on the unique geological,
topographical and climatic conditions of the City (as detailed in the resolution
accompanying the ordinance). The standards are designed to provide increased
structural protection and seismic integrity thereby protecting the occupants of these
structures and the public from safety risks, preventing damage to the structures, and
minimizing the demand on emergency fire services.
Budaet/Financial Impact
There is no direct budget and financial impact to the City of adopting the 2007 edition of
the California Building Standards Code and local amendments. As a result of the
standards for seismic and fire life safety, the approvai of this ordinance will increase
costs of construction and repair to certain structures, including City-owned structures.
The specific costs and cost sharing arrangements for City structure repairs that might
be mandated by the standards are not known at this time. Council will have the
opportunity to review such costs and cost sharing arrangements when repair contracts
are placed on Council's agenda.
Prepared by: Jim Hone, Fire Chief
Fady Mattar, PE, CBO, Interim Building Official
Approved: Forwarded to Council:
Attachment A: Resolution Making Findings of Local Climatic, Geological and
Topographical Conditions As Required To Adopt Local
Amendments To The California Building Standards Code
Attachment B: Ordinance Adopting The California Building Standards Code And
Adopting The Santa Monica Amendments To The California
Buiiding Standards Code
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City Council Meeting 11-13-07 Santa Monica, California
ORDINANCE NUMBER Nuknber(CCS)
(City Council Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
AND THE SANTA MONICA AMENDMENTS
TO THE CA~IFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2002, the City Council adopted Ordinance Number 2054
(CCS), which adopted by reference certain Technical Codes, the Santa Monica local
amendments to these Technical Codes and the California Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 18938 provides that the triennial
edition of the California Building Standards Code establishes building standards for all
occupancies throughout the State and requires that these standards incorporate the latest
editions of the Technical Codes with necessary California amendments; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2007, the State Building Standards Commission approved
and published the 2007 edition of the California Building Standards Code, which
incorporated the various editions of the Technical Codes by reference with necessary
California amendments; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Sections 18938 and 17958 make the California
Building Standards Code applicable to all cities and counties throughout California,
including the City of Santa Monica, 180 days after publication by the State Building
Standards Commission, which is January 1, 2008, and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5 provides that the City may
establish more restrictive building standards if they are reasonably necessary due to local
climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the 2007 edition of the California
Building Standards Code, which incorporates by reference the various editions of the
Technical Codes, and all of the referenced standards, tables, matrices and appendices of
each of these codes therein; and
WHEREAS, based upon the findings contained in the Resolution adopted
concurrently with this Ordinance, the City Council has found that certain modifications and
additions to the California Building Standards Code 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. Section 8.08.100 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
amended as follows:
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(a) Exception For One And Two Familv Dwellinq Units Modify
Section 1704.1 of the California Buildinq Code bv deleting Exception 3.
(b) Concrete Footinqs for Low Rise Buildinqs. Modifv Exception
No. 1 of Section 1704.4 of the California Buildinq Code as follows:
Exception: Speciai inspections shall not be required for:
1. Isolated spread concrete footinqs of buildinqs three stories or less in
heiqht that are fully supported on earth or rock, and the structural desiqn of
the footinq is based on a sqecified compressive strength, f'c, no greater than
2,500 psi (17.2 MPa), reqardless of the compressive strenqth specified in the
construction documents or used in the footinq construction.
SECTION 2: Section 8.08.120 ofthe Santa Monica Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
8.08.120 Structural Observation
(a) Structural Observer of Record. The owner shall empioy the
engineer or architect responsible for the structural design, or another
reqistered engineer or architect designated by the engineer or architect
responsible for the structural design to perform structural observation as
defined in Section ~9 202 of the Building Code and herein.
(b) When Required. Structural observation shall be required when one
of the following conditions exists:
(1) The structure is defined in T°"-~m'°~~~ Section 1604.5 of the
Building Code as Occupancy Category ~~-eF3 III or IV.
(2) The structure is required to comply with Section 403 of the Building
Code.
(3) The seismic load resisting system of the structure is constructed,
altered, retrofitted or repaired in accordance with a structural design provided
by a licensed architect or registered engineer.
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(4) When so designated by the architect or engineer of record.
(5) When the Building Officer specificaily requires such observation.
(c) Preconstruction Meeting. The owner or owner's representative
shall coordinate and hold a preconstruction meeting between the engineer or
architect responsible for the structural design, structural observer, contractor,
affected subcontractors and special inspectors. The structural observershall
preside over the meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall be to identify the
major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral
load systems of the structure and to review scheduling of the required
observations. A record of the meeting shall be included in the first
observation report submitted to the Building Officer.
(d) Duties of the Structural Observer. Observed deficiencies shail be
reported in writing to the owner's representative, speciai inspector, contractor
and the Building Officer. Upon the form prescribed by the Buiiding Officer, the
structural observer shall submit to the Building Officer a written statement at
each significant construction stage stating that the site visit has been made
and identifying any reported deficiencies that, to the best of the structural
observer's knowiedge, have not been resolved. A final report by the structural
observer, which accurately states that all observed deficiencies have been
resolved, is required before acceptance of the work by the Building Officer.
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SECTION 3. Chapter 8.12 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
8.12.010 Adoption.
That certain document entitled "California Building Code, 29A1 2007
Edition, which adopts by reference the N+~i'^~^, °~'~'~^^ ~^~'° "^'~ ^~°° ''
^^~" '°°' ~~'~'~^^" International Buildinq Code, 2006 Edition, as published
by the California Building Standards Commission and the 1#er+~at+eaal
International Code Council including "Ma~s
8#'~ials" "Seismic Hazard Maps " as published bv the United States
Geological Survev, are hereby adopted with the local amendments and
provisions of this Chapter, and with Chapters 8.16, 8.20, 8.48~.5f through
~8-aa~ 8.84 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, as the Building Code of
the City of Santa Monica.
8.12.020 Local amendments to the California Building Code.
Notwithstanding any provisions of the California Building Code,
California Building Standards Code, State Housing Law or other codes
adopted by any Chapter in Article VIII of the Municipal Code to the contrary,
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the following local amendments shall apply.
8.12.030 Additional References
The following standards ° °^~';~°° ^ ^^~*~^^° ^f «"^ l~+fe~
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California Building Code:
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All related desiqn, material, testinp and installation standards
referenced in the California Buildinq Code, including ASCE 7-05, ACI 318-05.
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ACI 530-05, 2005 NDS, AISC 360-05, AISC 341-05 and AISC 358-05.
8.12.040 Essential facilities.
The following facilities are designated as essential facilities, which
are necessary for emergency operations subsequent to a natural disaster:
police stations, fire stations and City Hall.
8.12.050 Supplemental land hazard zone requirements.
In addition to those areas recognized under the State Seismic
Hazards Mapping Act, 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 Districting Maps. Said maps together with all legends,
indices and explanatory notes thereon are 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 Officerto implement
the Safety Element of the General Plan as additional geologic or subgrade
data is made public.
For the purposes of these codes, ali 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. Special design requirements shall conform to the guidelines of
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the California Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology.
8.12.060 Guardrails for openable windows.
Guardrails shall be provided at openable windows whose sill height
is thirty inches or more above grade and less than thirty-six inches above the
finished floor in residential occupancies and forty-two inches above finished
floor in other occupancies.
8.12.070 Fire Retardant Roofing.
All roofs shall be Class A or B roofing assemblies in accordance with
~ni#er+x~ the Building Code ~aa~4~-~. The use of non-fire-retardant wood
shingles or non-fire-retardant shakes for new or replacement roofing is
prohibited.
SECTION 4. Chapter 8.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 8.16 Supplemental Seismi~ Structural Provisions
8.16.010 Application.
Notwithstanding any provisions of the California Building Code or
other codes adopted by any Chapter in Article VIII of this Code to the
contrary, the local amendments in this Chapter shall apply.
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8.16.020 €ar-thquake General Structural Design Provisions.
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(a) Tilt up Svstems Modifv section 12.2.1 of ASCE 7 bv addinq the
followinq:
12.2.1.1 Determination of Seismic Force-Resisting Systems forTilt-up
buildinq. Tilt-up buildinqs bearinq wall sVStem and buildinq frame system
shall be classified as reinforced concrete structural wall svstem. Onlv special
reinforced concrete structural walls shall be permitted in Seismic Design
Cateqories D, E and F.
(b) Re-entrant Corners Modifv section 12.12.4 of ASCE 7 bv addinq
the followina:
12.12.4.1 Re-entrant Corners. For buildinqs with re-entrant corners
the return walls shall be considered for deformation compatibilitv with the
diaphraqm and shall be either seismically isolated from the diaphraqm or
attached by a connection of sufficient capacitv to inteqrate their load into the
diaphraqm.
(c) Minimum Base Shear Revise equation 12.8-5 of ASCE 7 as
follows:
CS = 0.044Spsl ? 0.01
(d) P-Delta Effects Revise equation 12.8 -16 of ASCE 7 as follows:
B - Pz 0 1
V x~sxCd
(e) Subdiaphraqm Design Modify section 12.11.2.2.3 ofASCE 7 bv
adding the following paragraph:
The spacinq of continuous ties shall not exceed 40 feet. Added chords
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of diaphragms may be used to form subdiaphraqms to transmit the
anchoraqe forces to the main continuous crossties. The maximum diaphraqm
shear used to determine the depth of the subdiaphraqm shall not exceed
75% of the allowable diaphragm shear value.
(fl Buildinq Separations Delete section 12.12.3 of ASCE 7 and
reqlace as follows:
12.12.3 Building Separations. All structures or portions of structures
shall be sufficientlv separated to allow for the maximum inelastic response
displacement (SM) with consideration for both translational and rotational
displacements usinq SmaX which is the maximum deflection at level x at the
location considered.
Cdsmax
S/U/ j
(Equation 16-45)
Adlacent structures on the same property shall be separated by at
least a distance SMr
cS~ _ ~(SM1)2 + (8MZ)Z (Equation 16-46)
where SM~ and SMZ are the maximum inelastic response displacements of
adiacent structures. When a structure adioins a property line not common to
the public way, that structure shail also be set back from the propertv line bv
at least the dimension SM.
(q) Vertical combination of lateral force resistinq svstems Modifv
ASCE 7 Section 12.2.3.1 Exception 3 to read as follows:
3. Detached one and two famiiy dweilinqs up to two stories of liqht
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frame construction.
(h) Bucklina Restrained Braced Frame Svstem. Modifv item on line
4 of ASCE 7 Table 12.8-2 as follows:
Structure Tvpe C, x
Eccentricaliv braced steel frames and bucklina-restrained braced frames 0.03 0.75
(i) Assumption of Flexible Diaphragm. Modifv section 1613.6.1 of
the California Building Code bv addinq an exception to condition No. 4 as
follows:
Exception: For buildinqs two stories or less in heiaht with diaphraqm
constructed of wood structural panels the cantilevered portion is permitted to
be idealized as flexible, provided the lenpth of the overhanq does not exceed
15 percent of the dimension between the lateral force resisting lines of
resistance adjacent to the cantilevered portion in the direction considered.
Nor shall the overhang dimension exceed 25 percent of the width of the
diaphraqm, where the width is the dimension perpendicularto the direction of
applied lateral force.
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8.16.030 Foundations.
(a) General. Modifv section 1805.1 of the California Buildinq Code as
follows:
1805.1 General. The top surtace of footinqs shall be level. The bottom
surface of footinqs is permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit
vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). Footinqs shall be stepped
REC0,11~i fEND: a > b
b 5 2'0"
~~ ~ MIN. H4 REBAR (TOP & HOTI'Ohp
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where it is necessarv to chanqe the elevation of the top surface of the footinq
or where the surface of the qround slopes more than one unit vertical in 10
units horizontal (10-percent slope). This steppinq requirement shall also
applV to the top surface of qrade beams supportinq walls. Footinqs shall be
reinforced with minimum of four '/z-inch diameter (12.7 mm) deformed
reinforcing bars. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the
footinqs as shown in Figure 1805.1 of this code.
Fiqure 1805.1
~) Footing for Interior Bearing Walls. Modifv Table 1805.4.2 of the
California Buildinq Code by deletinq footnote c.
(c) Wood and Timber Footinq. Delete sections 1805.4.5 and
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1805.4.6 of the California Buildinq Code in their entiret~
(d) Delete section 1805.5 of the California Building Code in its entiretv
and replace with the followinq:
1805.5 Foundation Walls Concrete and masonrv foundation walls
exceedinq eighteen (18) inches in heiqht shall be desiqned in accordance
with chapter 19 or 21 of the California Buildinp Code respectivel~
1805.5.1 Foundation Wall Drainaqe Foundation walis shall be
desiqned to support the weiqht of the full hydrostatic pressure of unretained
backfill unless a drainaqe svstem in accordance with sections 1807.4.2 and
1807.4.3 is installed.
8.16.40 Concrete
(a) Structural Plain (Unreinforced) Concrete
Delete sections 1908.1.14, 1908.1.15 of the California Buildinq Code
in their entiretv and delete 1909 and replace with followinq:
1909.1 Scope. Plain concrete shall not be used other than as fill. The
minimum specified compression strength of concrete used as fill shall be
1,500 psi (10.3 MPa) at 28 davs.
(b) Concrete Special Moment Frame Column Confinement
(1) Modify ACI 318 section 21.4.4.1 by adding a new item as follows:
21.4.4.1 (fl Where the calculated point of contraflexure is not within
the middle half of the member clear heiqht, provide transverse reinforcement
as specified in ACI 318 Sections 21.4.4.1, Items (a) throuqh (c), over the full
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heiqht of the member
(2) Modifv ACI 318 bv addinq Section 21.4.4.7 as follows:
21.4.4.7 - At anv section where the desiqn strenqth, cpPn, of the
column is less than the sum of the shears Ve computed in accordance with
ACI 318 Sections 21.3.4.1 and 21.4.5.1 for all the beams framing into the
column above the level under consideration transverse reinforcement as
specified in ACI 318 Sections 21.4.4.1 through 21.4.4.3 shall be provided.
For beams framinq into opposite sides of the column the moment
components may be assumed to be of opposite siqn. For the determination
of the desiqn strenqth, cpPn, of the column, these moments mav be assumed
to result from the deformation of the frame in anv one principal axis.
(c) Special Reinforced Concrete Wall Capacitv
f1) Modify ACI 318 by addinq Section 21.7.4.6 as follows:
21.7.4.6 - Walls and portions of wails with Pu > 0.35Po shall not be
considered to contribute to the calculated strenqth of the structure for
resistinq earthquake-induced forces. Such walls shall conform to the
requirements of ACI 318 Section 21.11.
(d) Reinforced Concrete Diaphraqms
f4) ModifV ACI 318 section 21.9.4 by addinq the followinq:
21.9.4.1 Collector and boundary elements in toppinq slabs placed over
precast floor and roof elements shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) or 6
db thick, where db is the diameter of the larqest reinforcement in the toppinq
slab.
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(e) Tilt Up Buildings
Modify section 1908.1.4 of the California Buiidinq Code as follows:
21.2.1.4 - For structures assiqned to Seismic Design Cateqory D, E or
F, special moment frames, special reinforced concrete structural walls,
diaphraqms and trusses and foundations complyinq with 21.2 throuqh 21.10
shall be used to resist forces induced by earthquake motions. Members not
proportioned to resist earthquake forces shall comply with 21.11.
(fl Deflection of Slender Walls
(1) Modify equation (14-7) of ACI 318 Section 14.8.3 as follows:
I~, shall be calculated bV Equation (14-7), and Ma shall be obtained by
iteration of deflections.
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I- E' A+ P" h~d - c~z+ 1'"~ 1( 4-7)
" - E~. ` fY 2d 3
and the value ES/E~ shall not be taken less than 6.
(2) Modify ACI 318 Sec, 14.8.4 as follows:
14.8.4 - Maximum out-of-plane deflection, 4S, due to service loads,
includinq P4 effects, shall not exceed l~/150.
If Ma, maximum moment at mid-heiqht of wall due to service lateral
and eccentric loads, includinq P^ effects, exceed (2/3)M~~, 45 shall be
calculated bv Equation (14-8):
z
z MS-3M~.( z
~s s~~.+ M- 2 M `~n - 3 4~. ~ ~( 4-8)
n 3 cr
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where:
~ _ SM~,I~ and ~ _ SMnI~
" 48E~I~, " 48E~1~,
If Ma does not exceed (2/a~~~ 45 shall be calculated by Equation (14-
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~:1~.A49 8.16.050 Concrete and Masonry ChimneysAdenee~.
(a) Alteration and Repair Standards. Section ~~f:1- 3403 of the
California Building Code is amended by adding thereto as follows:
3403.5 , For the
purpose of alterinq or repairinq masonrv and/or concrete chimnevs, when the
cumulative fair market value of the cost to alter or repair an existing masonry
or concrete chimney, within the precedinq 12-month period, exceeds 10
percent of the fair market value of its replacement cost '
peHe~ the entire chimney structure and its anchorage to the structure shall
comply with the current requirements of this code.
(b) Reinforcing And Seismic Anchorage. Sections "~~0 2111 and
2113 of the California Building Code +s are amended to read as follows:
Every element of a masonry or concrete chimney, flue, fireplace, or
barbeque that extends 6 feet (1829 mm) or more above grade or that is part
of a building and all masonry veneer that extends more than 5 feet above
adjacent grade shall be designed in accordance with Chapters 16, 18, 19,
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21and 22 and shall be reinforced in accordance with the requirements of
Sections 2101 throuqh 2108 of the California Building Code.
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Modifv AISC 341 Part I, section 13.2 Members bv addinq a new
section as follows:
13.2f. Member Tvpes The use of rectanqular HSS are not permitted
for bracinq members, unless filled solid with cement grout havinq a minimum
compressive strength of 2,500 psi at 28 davs. The effects of composite action
in the filled composite brace shall be considered in the sectional properties of
the system where it results in the more severe loadinq condition or detailinq.
~-~-869 18.16.070 Wood Construction.
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(a) Retaininq Walis. Section 2304.11.7 of the California Buildinq
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Code is deleted in its entiretv.
(b) Hold-down Connectors. Modifv section 2305.3.7 of the California
Buildinq Code by insertinq a new section 2305.3J.1
2305.3.7.1 Hold-down connectors shall be desiqned to resist shear
wall overturnina moments using approved cvclic load values or 75 percent of
the allowable earthauake load values that do not consider cvclic loading of
the product. Connector bolts into wood posts require steel plate washers on
the post on the opposite side of anchorage device. Plates shall be 2'/z x 2'/2 x
'/4 for bolts up to 5/8" in diameter and 3x3x3/8 for larqer bolts.
(c) Shear Walis and Diaahraqms.
(1) Plaster and Gvpsum Shear Walls.
Shear capacities for walls sheathed with lath. plaster orqvpsum board
shall be in accordance with Table 2306.4.5 and shear walls sheathed with
lath, plaster or qypsum board shall be constructed in accordance with
Section 2306.4.5.1 of the buildinq code. Walls resistinq seismic loads shall
be subiect to the Iimitations in Section 12.2.1 ofASCE 7. The allowable shear
values shown in Table 2306.4.5 for materials in cateaorv 1 are limited to 90
pound per foot (1.31 kN/ml; materiai in cateqorv 2 throuqh 4 are limited to 30
pounds perfoot(438 N/m).
(2) Shear Wall Capacitv. Modifv section 2306.4.1 of the California
Building Code as follows:
2306.4.1. Wood structural panel shearwalis. The ailowable shear
capacities for wood structural panel shear walls shall be in accordance with
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Table 2306.4.1. These capacities are permitted to be increased 40 aercent
for wind desiqn. No increase for 16 inch on center stud spacinq shall be
allowed as indicated in footnote d of Table 2306.4.1 Values for wood shear
walis constructed with staples shall be reduced bv 25%.
For shear walis constructed with wood structural panels of 3-plv
construction, the maximum allowable shear shall be limited to 200 pounds
per foot. No value shall be qiven for wood structural sheathina applied over
qypsum or plaster sheathinq.
(3) Construction. Section 2305.3.3 ofthe California Buildinq Code is
modified as follows:
2305.3.3 Construction. Wood shearwalis shail be constructed ofwood
structural panels manufactured with exterior qiue and not less than 4 feet by
8 feet (1219 mm bv 2438 mm), except at boundaries and at chanpes in
framinq. All edqes of all panels shall be supported bv and fastened to framinq
members or blockinq. Wood structural panel thickness for shear walls shall
not be less than 3/8 inch thick and studs shail not be spaced at more than 16
inches on center.
(4) Fasteners. Fasteners for wood structural panel sheathinq on
shear walls and diaphraqms shall be common nails with full heads unless
otherwise approved. Mechanically driven common nails mav be used when
the fastener meets the same tolerances for head, shank and lenqth allowed
in ASTM 1667 for hand-driven nails.
Nails shall be placed a minimum of'/2 inch from the panel edqes and a
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minimum of '/z inch from the edqe of the connectinq members for shear
qreater than 300 aounds per foot.
(5) Limits on Rotation of Diaphraqms. Except as permitted below,
lumber and wood structural panel diaphraqms shall not be considered as
transmittin4 lateral forces bv rotation.
Transfer of lateral forces bv rotation will be permitted for one-storv
detached residential qaraqes or similar Group U Division 1 wood-framed
structures with a maximum depth normal to the open side of 25 feet and a
maximum width of 25 feet provided the diaphragm is not constructed of
straiqht sheathinq.
(d) Conventional Liqht Frame Construction.
{1) Number of stories. Modifv section 2308 of the California Buildinq
Code as follows:
2308.12.1 Number of stories. Structures of conventional liqht-frame
construction shall not exceed one story in heiqht in Seismic Desiqn Cateqorv
DorE.
(2) Braced Wall l.ine Support. Modifv section 2308.3.4 of the
California Buildinq Code as follows:
2308.3.4 Braced wall line support. Braced wall lines shall be
supported bv continuous foundations.
(3) Braced Wall Line Sheathinq. Modifv footnotes b and c of Table
2308.12.4 of the California Buildina Code as follows:
{b) G-P = qvpsum board, lath and plaster or qypsum sheathinq boards
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attached to studs at maximum 16 inches on center: S-W = wood structural
panels of minimum 15/32 inch thickness attached to studs at maximum 16
inches on center.
(c) Nailinq as specified below shall occur at all panel edqes at studs.
at top and bottom plates and, where occurrinq, at biocking;
For'/2-inch qvpsum board, 5d (0.113 inch diameter) cooler nails at 7
inches on center;
For 5/8-inch qypsum board, No. 11 qaqe (0.120 inch diameter) at 7
inches on center;
For qypsum sheathinq board, 13/ inches lonq bv 7/16-inch head,
diamond point qalvanized nails at 4 inches on center;
ForqVpsum lath, No. 13 qage (0.092 inch) by 11/8 inches long 19/64-
inch head, plasterboard at 5 inches on center;
For Portland cement plaster, No. 11 qaqe (0.120 inch) bv 1'/zinches
lonq, 7/16- inch head at 6 inches on center;
For S-W sheathinq shall be nailed with 10d common nails, at 6:6:12.
(4) Braced Wall Line Attachment. Modifv section 2308.12.5 of the
California Buildinq Code as follows:
2308.12.5 Attachment of sheathinq. Fasteninq of braced wall panel
sheathinq shall not be less than that prescribed in Table 2308.12.4 or
2304.9.1. Wall sheathinq shall not be attached to framing members by
adhesives.
All braced wall panels shall extend to the roof sheathinq and shall be
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attached to parallel roof rafters or blockinq above with framinq clips (18
qauqe minimum) spaced at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) on center with
four 8d common nails per leq (total eiqht 8d common nails per clip). Braced
wall panels shall be laterally braced at each top corner and at maximum 24
inch (6096 mm) intervals alonq the top plate of discontinuous vertical
framinq•
Section 5. Chapter 8.20 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
8.20.010 Application.
Notwithstanding any provisions of the California Building Code, the
local amendments in this Chapter shall apply to the design and construction
of all hillside buiidings as defined herein.
8.20.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this Section is to establish minimum regulations for
the design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing
buildings when constructing such buildings on or into slopes steeper than
three horizontal to one vertical. These regulations establish minimum
standards for seismic force resistance to reduce the risk of injury or loss of
Iife in the event of earthquakes.
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8.20.030 Scope.
The provisions of this Section shall apply to the design ofthe lateral
force resisting system for hillside buildings at and below the base level
diaphragm. The design of the lateral force resisting system above the base
level diaphragm shall be in accordance with the provisions for seismic and
wind design as required elsewhere in this Chapter and the California Building
Code as amended by the City of Santa Monica.
Non-habitable accessory buildings and decks not supporting or
supported from the main building are exempt from these regulations.
8.20.040 Definitions.
For the purposes of this Chapter certain terms are defined as
follows:
Base level diaphragm is tne floor at, or closest to, the top of the
highest level of the foundation.
Diaphragm anchors are assemblies that connect a diaphragm to
the adjacent foundation at the uphill diaphragm edge.
Downhill direction is the descending direction of the slope
approximately perpendicular to the slope contours.
Foundation is concrete or masonry which supports a building,
including footings, stem wails, retaining walls, and grade beams.
Foundation extending in the downhill direction is a foundation
running downhill and approximately perpendicular to the uphill foundation.
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Hillside building is any wood frame building or portion thereof
constructed on or into a slope steeper than three horizontal to one vertical. If
only a portion of the building is supported on or into the slope, these
regulations apply to the entire building.
Primary anchors are diaphragm anchors designed for and
providing a direct connection between the diaphragm and the uphill
foundation as described in Sections 8.20.050(c) and 8.20.050(e)(3).
Secondary anchors are diaphragm anchors designed for and
providing a redundant diaphragm to foundation connection, as described in
Sections 8.20.050(d) and 8.20.050(e)(4).
Wood frame building is any building whose basic structural
system is a bearing wall system and whose lateral-force-resisting system is
mostly light framed walls with shear panels but may also consist, in lesser
part, of braced frames, moment frames or cantilevered column e~ements.
Uphill diaphragm edge is the edge ofthe diaphragm adjacent and
closest to the highest ground level at the perimeter of the diaphragm.
Uphill foundation is the foundation parallel and closest to the
uphill diaphragm edge.
8.20.050 Analysis and design.
(a) General. Every hillside building within the scope of this
Section shall be analyzed, designed, and constructed in accordance with the
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provisions ofthis Chapter. When the code-prescribed wind design produces
greater effects, the wind design shali govern, but detailing requirements and
limitations prescribed in this and referenced Sections shall be followed.
(b) Base Level Diaphragm-Downhill Direction. The following
provisions shall apply to the seismic analysis and design of the connections
for the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction.
(1) Base for Lateral Force Design Defined. For seismic forces
acting in the downhill direction, the base of the building shall be the floor at or
closest to the top of the highest level of the foundation.
(2) Base Shear. In developing the base shearfor seismic design,
the lateral-force-resisting system factor (R) shall not exceed 4.5 for bearing
wall and building frame systems. The total base shear shall include the
forces tributary to the base level diaphragm including forces from the base
level diaphragm.
(c) Base Shear Resistance-Primary Anchors.
(1) General. The base shear in the downhill direction shall be
resisted through primary anchors from diaphragm struts provided in the base
level diaphragm to the foundation.
(2) Location of Primary Anchors. A primary anchor and
diaphragm strut shall be provided in line with each foundation extending in
the downhill direction. Primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall also be
provided where interior vertical lateral force resisting elements occur above
and in contact with the base level diaphragm. The spacing of primary
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anchors and diaphragm struts or collectors shall in no case exceed thirty feet.
(3) Design of Primary Anchors and Diaphragm Struts. Primary
anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with the
requirements of Section 8.20.050(fl.
(4) Limitations. The following lateral force resisting elements
shall not be designed to resist seismic forces below the base level diaphragm
in the downhill direction:
(A) Wood structural panei wall sheathing.
(B) Cement plaster and lath.
(C) Gypsum wallboard.
(D) Tension only braced frames.
Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of
Chapter 22 of the California Building Code as amended herein may be used
to transfer forces from the primary anchors and diaphragm struts to the
foundation, provided lateral forces do not induce flexural stresses in any
member of the frame or in the diaphragm struts. Deflections of frames shall
account for the variation in slope of diagonal members when the frame is not
rectangular.
(d) Base Shear Resistance-Secondary Anchors.
(1) General. In addition to the primary anchors required by
Section 8.20.050(c), the base shear in the downhill direction shall be resisted
through secondary anchors in the uphill foundation connected to diaphragm
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struts in the base level diaphragm.
Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations
extending in the downhiil direction spaced at not more than thirty feet on
center, extend up to and are directly connected to the base level diaphragm
for at least seventy percent of the diaphragm depth.
(2) Secondary Anchor Capacity and Spacing. Secondary
anchors at the base level diaphragm shall be designed for a minimum force
equal to the base shear, including forces tributary to the base level
diaphragm, but not less than six hundred pounds per lineal foot at allowable
loading. The secondary anchors shall be uniformly distributed along the uphill
diaphragm edge and shall be spaced a maximum of four feet on center.
(3) Design. Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be
designed in accordance with Section 8.20.050(fl.
(e) Diaphragms Below the Base Level-Downhill Direction.
The following provisions shall apply to the lateral analysis and design of the
connections for all diaphragms below the base level diaphragm in the
downhill direction.
(1) Diaphragm Defined. For the purposes of this Section, every
floor level below the base level diaphragm shall be designed as a diaphragm.
(2) Design Force. Each diaphragm below the base level
diaphragm shall be designed for all tributary loads at that level using a
minimum seismic force factor not less than the base shear coefficient.
(3) Design Force Resistance-Primary Anchors. The design
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force described above shall be resisted through primary anchors from
diaphragm struts provided in each diaphragm to the foundation. Primary
anchors shall be provided and designed in accordance with the requirements
and limitations of Section 8.20.050(c).
(4) Design Force Resistance-Secondary Anchors.
(A) General. In addition to the primary anchors required above,
the design force in the downhill direction shall be resisted through secondary
anchors in the uphili foundation connected to diaphragm struts in each
diaphragm below the base level.
Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations
extending in the downhill direction, spaced at not more than thirty feet on
center, extend up to and are directly connected to each diaphragm below the
base level for at least seventy percent of the diaphragm depth.
(B) Secondary Anchor Capacity. Secondary anchors at each
diaphragm below the base level diaphragm shall be designed for a minimum
force equal to the design force but not less than three hundred pounds per
lineal foot at allowable loading. The secondary anchors shall be uniformiy
distributed along the uphill diaphragm edge and shall be spaced a maximum
of four feet on center.
(C) Design. Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be
designed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(~ Primary and Secondary Anchorage and Diaphragm Strut
Design. Primary and secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be
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designed in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) Fasteners. Ali bolted fasteners used to develop connections
to wood members shall be provided with square plate washers at all bolt
heads and nuts. Washers shall be a minimum of three-sixteenths inch thick
and two inches square for one-half inch diameter bolts and one-fourth inch
thick and two and one-half inches square for five-eighths inch diameter or
larger bolts. Nuts shall be wrench-tightened prior to covering.
(2) Anchorage. The diaphragm to foundation anchorage shail not
be accomplished by the use of toe nailing, nails subject to withdrawal, or
wood in cross grain bending or cross grain tension.
(3) Size of Wood Members. Wood diaphragm struts, collectors,
and other wood members connected to primary anchors shall not be less
than normal 3-by members. The effects of eccentricity on wood members
shall be evaluated as required per Item 9 below.
(4) Design. Primary and secondary anchorage, including
diaphragm struts, splices, and collectors shall be designed for one hundred
twenty-five percent of the tributary force.
(5) Allowable Stress Increase. The one-third allowable stress
increase permitted under Section 1612.3.2 shall not be taken when the
working (allowable) stress design method is used.
(6) Seismic Load Factor. The seismic load factor shali be 1.7 for
steel and concrete anchorage when the strength design method is used.
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(7) Primary Anchors. The load path for primary anchors and
diaphragm struts shall be fully developed into the diaphragm and into the
foundation. The foundation must be shown to be adequate to resist the
concentrated loads from the primary anchors.
(8) Secondary Anchors. The load path for secondary anchors
and diaphragm struts shall be fully developed in the diaphragm but need not
be developed beyond the connection to the foundation.
(9) Symmetry. All lateral force foundation anchorage and
diaphragm strut connections shall be symmetrical. Eccentric connections
may be permitted when demonstrated by calculation or tests that all
components of force have been provided for in the structural analysis or
tests.
(10) Wood Ledgers. Wood ledgers shall not be used to resist
cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension.
(g) Lateral Force Resisting Elements Normal to the Downhill
Direction.
(1) General. Seismic force resisting elements, acting normal to
the downhill direction, shall be designed in accordance with the requirements
of this Section.
(2) Base Shear. In developing the base shearfor seismic design,
the structural system factor (R) shall not exceed 4.5 for bearing wall and
building frame systems.
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(3) Vertical Distribution of Seismic Forces. For seismic forces
acting normal to the downhill direction, the distribution of seismic forces over
the height of the building, using Section
S~e12.8.3 of ASCE 7„ shall be determined using the height measured from
the top of the lowest level of the building foundation to the top of the utmost
roof diaphragm.
(4) Drift Limitations. The story drift under allowable loading
below the base level diaphragm shall not exceed 0.005 times the story
height. The total drift from the base level diaphragm to the top of the
foundation shall not exceed three-fourths inch. Where the story height or the
height from the base level diaphragm to the top of the foundation varies
because of a stepped footing or story offset, the height shall be measured
from the average height of the top of the foundation. The story drift shall not
be reduced by the effect of horizontal diaphragm stiffness.
Where Code-prescribed wind forces govern the design of the
lateral force resisting system normal to the downhill direction, the drift
limitation shall be 0.0025 for the story drift and the total drift from the base
level diaphragm to the top of the foundation may exceed three-fourths inch
when approved by the Building Officer. In no case, however, shall the drift
limitations for seismic forces be exceeded.
(5) Distribution of Lateral Forces.
(A) General. The design lateral force shall be distributed to lateral
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force resisting elements of varying heights in accordance with the stiffness of
each individual element.
(B) Wood Structural Panel Sheathed Walls. The stiffness of a
stepped wood structural panel shearwall may be determined by dividing the
wall into adjacent rectangular elements, subject to the same top of wall
deflection. Deflections of shearwalls shall be determined r~~~~ ~°^+~~e-o~^~^
~:1-6:969as per the Buildinq Code. Sheathing and fastening requirements#or
the stiffest section shall be used for the entire wall. Each section of wall shall
be anchored for shear and uplift at each step. The minimum horizontal length
of a step shall be eight feet and the maximum vertical height of a step shall
be two feet, eight inches.
(C) Reinforced Concrete or Masonry Shear Walls. Reinforced
concrete or masonry shear walis shall have forces distributed in proportion to
the rigidity of each section of the wall.
(D) Limitations. The following lateral force resisting elements
shali not be designed to resist lateral forces below the base level diaphragm
in the direction normal to the downhili direction:
(i) Cement plaster and lath.
(ii) Gypsum wailboard.
(iii) Tension only braced frames.
Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of
the California Building Code as amended by the City of Santa Monica may be
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designed as lateral force resisting elements in the direction normal to the
downhill direction provided lateral forces do not induce flexural stresses in
any member of the frame. Deflections of frames shall account for the
variation in slope of diagonal members when the frame is not rectangular.
(h) Specific Design Provisions.
(1) Footings and Grade Beams. All footings and grade beams
shall comply with the following:
(A) Grade beams shall extend at least twelve inches below the
lowest adjacent grade and provide a minimum twenty-four-inch distance
horizontally from the bottom outside face of the grade beam to the face of the
descending slope.
(B) Continuous footings shall be reinforced with at least two one-
half inch nominal diameter steel reinforcing bars at the top and two at the
bottom.
(C) All main footing and grade beam reinforcement steel shall be
bent into the intersecting footing and fully developed around each corner and
intersection.
(D) All concrete stem walls shall extend from the foundation and
shall be reinforced as required for concrete or masonry walls.
(2) Protection Against Decay and Termites. All wood to earth
separation shail comply with the following:
(A) Where a footing or grade beam extends across a descending
slope, the stem wall, grade beam, or footing shali extend up to a minimum of
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eighteen inches above the highest adjacent grade.
Exception: At paved garage and doorway entrances to the
building, the stem wail need only extend to the finished concrete slab,
provided the wood framing is protected with a moisture proof barrier.
(B) Wood ledgers supporting a vertical load of more than one
hundred pounds per lineal foot and located within forty-eight inches of
adjacent grade are prohibited. Galvanized steel ledgers and anchor bolts,
with or without wood nailers, or treated or decay resistant sill plates
supported on a concrete or masonry seat, may be used.
(3) Sill Plates. Ail sill plates and anchorage shall comply with the
following:
(A) All wood framed walls, including nonbearing walls, when
resting on a footing, foundation, or grade beam stem wall, shall be supported
on wood sill plates bearing on a level surface.
(B) Power driven fasteners shall not be used to anchor sill plates
except at interior nonbearing walls not designed as shear walls.
(4) Coiumn Base Plate Anchorage. The base of isolated wood
posts that supports a vertical load of four thousand pounds or more and the
base plate for a steel column shall comply with the following:
(A) When the post or column is supported on a pedestai extending
above the top of a footing or grade beam, the pedestal shall be designed and
reinforced as required for concrete or masonry columns. The pedestal shall
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be reinforced with a minimum of four one-half-inch nominal diameter steel
reinforcing bars extending to the bottom of the footing or grade beam. The
top of exterior pedestals shall be sloped for positive drainage.
(B) The base plate anchor bolts or the embedded portion of the
post base, and the vertical reinforcing bars for the pedestal, shall be confined
with two one-half-inch nominal diameter steel reinforcing bars or three three-
eighths inch nominal diameter steel reinforcing bar ties within the top five
inches of the concrete or masonry pedestal. The base plate anchor bolts
shall be embedded a minimum of twenty bolt diameters into the concrete or
masonry pedestal. The base plate anchor bolts and post bases shail be
galvanized and each anchor bolt shall have at least two galvanized nuts
above the base plate.
(5) Steel Beam to Column Supports. Ali steei beam to column
supports shall be positively braced in each direction. Steel beams shall have
stiffener plates installed on each side of the beam web at the column. The
stiffener plates shall be welded to each beam flange and the beam web.
Each brace connection or structural member shall consist of at least two five-
eighths inch diameter machine bolts.
(i) Special Inspections. In addition to the provisions of Item 11
of Section 1701.5 of the California Building Code, special inspection shall be
provided for connecting grade beams and tie beams and the placement of all
primary and secondary anchors.
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Section 6. Chapter 8.24 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
8.24.010 Adoption
That certain document entitled "California Electrical Code, 28A42007
Edition," as published by the California Buiiding Standards Commission and
the National Fire Protection Association, which adopts by reference the
National Electrical Code, ~9&~ 2005 Edition, and the local amendments of
this Chapter, is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Santa
Monica.
8.24.020 Local amendments to the California Electrical Code.
Notwithstanding any provisions of the California Electrical Code, or
other codes adopted by any Chapter in Article VIII of the Municipal Code to
the contrary, the following local amendments shali apply.
8.24.030 Wiring.
(a) Wiring methods permitted by the California Electrical Code
may be installed provided that any wiring not having metal protection overthe
conductors shall be entirely concealed within the building structure to prevent
and inhibit tampering.
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(b) Conductors for general wiring made of aluminum alloys
containing more than fifty percent aluminum base metal shall not be
permitted in diameters smaller than No. 6.
(c) Nonmetallic sheathed cable may only be used in single and
multifamily dwellings not exceeding three floors above grade.
8.24.040 Electrical appliances, devices, materials and equipment
regulations.
(a) Use of Approved Materials. No person, firm or corporation
shall use any electrical material, device, appliance orequipment, 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
Chapter. The Buiiding Officer is hereby empowered to enforce the provisions
of this Chapter.
(b) 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 that conform with the requirements of this Chapter. Each such
article shall bear or contain the makers 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
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total watts shall be stated and no person shall remove, alter, deface or
obliterate any such marking.
(c) Approvals. All electrical materials, devices, appliances, or
equipment covered by and intended to be regulated by this Chapter shall
conform to 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 these standards are on file in the office of the
Building Officer and shall be open to inspection by the public. Listing or
labeling by the Underwriters 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 Building Officer may designate a standard for each articie
submitted, which shall specify the tests necessary to provide the degree of
safety to life and property as is generally required by the National Standards
for approved materials, devices, appliances and equipment of similar or
related character or nature.
(d) Revocation. Any approval granted by the Building Officer 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.
(e) Exceptions. The provisions of this Chapter shall not be
deemed to apply to:
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(1) 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 shall have the same degree of safety
to life and property as may then be required in a new article of the same type.
(2) Electrical materials, devices, appliances and equipmentwhich
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.
(3) Vehicles or motor vehicle equipment.
(4) Industrial or commercial appliances which are to be used in a
specific location, and which have been submitted to a recognized laboratory
for approval as conforming to the standards required hereof but on which
final approval is still pending; provided, however, that 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
Building Officer has reason to believe that the testing laboratory will grant
final approval certifying compliance to the prescribed standards.
(5) Generating, transforming or converting devices or appliances,
nor any device or appliance for measuring or recording current voltage or
power.
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8.24.050 Used materials.
Previously used materials shall not be re-used in any work without
the advance approval of the Building Officer.
8.24.060 Temporary service poles and associated feeder poles.
(a) The minimum size of a wood pole used to support service
equipment, distribution equipment and/or conductors shall be six inches by
six inches (nominal) it square, or have a top diameter of at least five inches if
round, and be of sufficient length to maintain all required overhead
clearances as specified in the California Electrical Code, Section 225-18, but
in any case, shall not be less than twenty feet long. The lower end shall be
embedded not less than four feet in the ground. An approved self-supporting
pole of a material other than wood, if of equivalent strength, may be used.
See electrical service requirements of the serving agency or serving utility for
poles exceeding more than sixteen feet above grade.
Exception: A four-inch by four-inch (nominal) wood pole, or
equivalent, embedded four feet in the ground, shall be permitted for
distribution poles used to supporttemporarywiring forotherthan construction
power in conformance with Article 305 of the California Electrical Code and
located in areas accessible to pedestrians only.
(b) Provisions for Temporary Services.
(1) Service Equipment. The service equipment including meter
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enclosures shall be properly identified for the intended use.
(2) Wiring Methods. Raceways on temporary service poles shall
be rigid metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing or schedule 80 rigid
nonmetallic conduit. The raceways shali be supported at intervals not to
exceed three feet. Metaliic raceways shall be enclosed by wood molding or
nonmetallic conduit not less than eight feet below the service head.
(3) Protective Wood Block. A four-inch by four-inch protective
wood block shall be through-bolted to wooden poles immediately above
metallic service heads or open non-insulated grounded conductors. The
block shall be placed in a one-half-inch gain on round wood poles.
(4) Receptacle Outlets. 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-
ampere receptacle outlets shall have ground-fault interrupters for personnel
protection. Receptacles of different voltage and current ratings shall not be
interchangeable.
See the California Electrical Code, Article 240 for Overcurrent
Protection of Conductors and Article 250 for Grounding and Bonding
requirements.
If a made pipe or rod electrode is used for grounding, it shall be
driven at least eight feet into the earth and spaced at least eighteen inches
from the pole.
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8.24.070 Underground concrete vaults and handholes.
(a) Scope. The following requirements appiy to the use of
specially constructed underground concrete vaults and to handholes.
(b) Definitions.
(1) Vault. A chamber in an underground conduit distribution
system containing sufficient working space and an entrance for personnel.
(2) Handhole. A chamber smaller than a vault in an underground
conduit distribution system having a removable cover and used in lieu of a
listed pull box.
(c) Concrete Vault Provisions.
(1) The inside dimensions of an underground concrete vault shall
be not less than four feet in width and four feet in length.
(2) The inside height shall be not less than five feet between the
floor and the top or ceiling.
(3) Circular access openings shall be not less than twenty-six
inches in diameter and rectangular access openings shail be not less than
twenty-four inches by twenty-six inches.
(4) Vaults shall be installed only in permanently accessible
locations outside of buildings.
(5) Where exposed to vehicular traffic, the enclosures and their
related covers shali be designed for that purpose.
(6) Where subject to inundation or exposure to the elements,
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covers shall be suitably sealed.
(7) Conduits shall enter the vault in a manner consistent with the
type of wiring method used in accordance with the foliowing:
(A) Conduits shall enter the enclosure through the walls and be
terminated in a manner that provides suitable protection for the type ofwiring
method used.
(B) Conduits entering the enclosure walis shall terminate not less
than two inches from the bottom or one foot from the top.
(C) Direct burial conductors shall enter the enclosure by means of
conduit nipples which shall be suitably sealed.
(8) Suitable wall supports or racks shall be provided to secure
open conductors in a fixed position two inches or more above the floor.
(9) Walls and floors shall be made of concrete having a minimum
thickness of six inches. Ceilings shall be made of concrete having a minimum
thickness of eight inches. Vault dimensions shall be not less than set forth in
Article 370 of the California Electrical Code.
(10) Exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts of equipment,
conductor supports or racks, conduits and other metal appurtenances,
including any metal cover and its supporting ring, shail be bonded together
and connected to a common ground. The size of the grounding means shall
be as prescribed in Section 250-95 of the California Electrical Code. Where
the run is exposed, the grounding conductor shall be not smaller than # 8
AWG.
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(d) Handholes Provisions. Except as modified by this
subsection, the provisions of subsections (c)(4) through (c)(10) for vaults
shall apply to handholes.
(1) The handhold shall be so designed that the conductors may
be pulled, spliced or otherwise handled without requiring a person to enter
the enclosure.
(2) The minimum depth of handholes shall be eighteen inches and
the width shall not be less than half the depth. Handholes shall not exceed
three foot in depth from finish grade to the bottom of the handhold.
(3) Covers for handholes shall be full opening, made of carbon
steel floor piate or equivalent, and shall have a minimum thickness of one-
quarter-inch, except when they are subjected to vehicular traffic.
(e) Prefabricated concrete boxes and their covers that are
designed for the purpose of handholes, having dimensions less than set forth
in subsections (c) and (d) of this Section, may be used as vaults and
handholes where specifically approved by the Building and Safety Division.
8.24.080 Solar photovoltaic systems-Disconnecting means for
multiple arrays.
Where more than one array is combined to form a single output
rated more than fifty volts and/or ten amperes, a disconnecting means rated
for the output shall be installed immediately adjacent to the combiner box on
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the output side unless the combiner box is located adjacent to the inverter(s).
Section 7. Chapter 8.28 of Santa Monica Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
Chapter 8.28 Mechanical Code.
8.28.010 Adoption.
That certain document entitled "California Mechanical Code, ~98-4
2007 Edition," published by the California Building Standards Commission
and the International
Association of Plumbinq and Mechanical Officials, except Chapter 1-
Administration, which adopts by reference the Uniform Mechanical Code,
~999 2006 Edition, , are hereby
adopted, as the Mechanicai Code of the City of Santa Monica.
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SECTION 8. Chapter 8.32 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
8.32.010 Adoption.
That certain document entitled "California Plumbing Code, ~998 2007
Edition," as published by the California Building Standards Commission and
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, which
incorporates by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition and the
local amendments of this Chapter, are hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code
of the City of Santa Monica.
8.32.020 Local amendments to the California Plumbing Code.
Notwithstanding any provisions of the California Plumbing Code or
other codes adopted by any Chapter in Article VIII of the Municipal Code to
the contrary, the following local amendments shall appiy.
8.32.030 Water heater enclosures.
Water heaters shail be installed in child-proof enclosures when
located in a residential garage.
8.32.040 Water softener using dry welis for discharge.
Water softener systems using dry wells for the discharge of
effluents are prohibited, except for systems with regeneration cycles
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discharging quantities of total dissolved solids that do not exceed those
stipulated in the water quality objectives set by the Regional Water Quality
Control Board.
8.32.050 Combined storm drains and sewers.
The sanitary and storm drain system of a building shall be entirely
separate.
8.32.060 Non-water-using urinals as plumbing fixtures.
(a) Purpose. This Section is intended to promote the e~cient use
of water as a natural resource and reduce the local need for reliance on
imported water for daily consumption.
(b) Scope. Notwithstanding any California Plumbing Code
requirements to the contrary, this Section establishes voluntary standards for
the use of non-water-using urinals as plumbing fixtures in all occupancies
and types of construction throughout the City.
(c) Definitions.
"Non-water-using urinals" are urinal plumbing fixtures designed to
receive and convey only liquid waste (urine) through a trap seal and into the
gravity drainage system without the use of water for such function.
(d) Material Standards. Fixtures shall be manufactured in
compliance with the requirements for ASME A112.19.2M-1998, American
National Standard for Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures, American Society of
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Mechanical Engineers orANSI Z124.9-1994, American National Standard for
Plastic Urinai Fixtures, American National Standards Institute. Fixtures shall
be permanently marked with the manufacturer's name and model number or
description.
(e) Testing and Listing Requirements. Testing laboratories and
test reports shall comply with ICC Acceptance Criteria for Test Reports
(AC85) and Section 4.2 of the ICC-ES Rules of Procedure for Evaluation
Reports. Reports of tests showing conformance of the units to the material
standards shall be submitted for approval by an approved testing agency.
Evaluation shall use the ICC Evaluation Guideline EG267, Evaluation
Guideline for Non-water-using Urinals Used as Plumbing fixtures, effective
September 1, 2004 for review criteria.
Non-water-using urinals approved under an ICC Evaluation
Service, Inc (ICC-ES) evaluation report shall be considered to comply with
the requirements of this subsection.
(e) Installation and Maintenance. Fixtures shall be installed and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, any
recognized listing or approval requirements and all other applicable
provisions of the California Plumbing and California Building Code. Potable
water supply shall be provided but not connected to each fi~ure location. The
owner of the building shall provide and maintain a maintenance log near the
fixture that records the frequency of seal and trap replacements. Such
maintenance log shall be available during operating hours for inspection by
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the Building Officer
SECTION 9. Section 8.36.010 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows:
8.36.010 Adoption.
That certain document entitled "~99~ 2007 Building Energy Efficiency
Standards-Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings" which
incorporates Part 6 of Title 24 and Article 1 of Part 1 of the California Code of
Regulations, as published by the California Building Standards Commission
and the California Energy Commission is hereby adopted as the Energy
Code of Santa Monica, subject to the provisions of Chapter 8.108 Green
Building Design and Construction Standards.
SECTION 10. Chapter 8.40 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 8.40 FIRE CODE
8.40.010 Adoption.
The City of Santa Monica adopts Title 24, Part 9 of the
California Code of Regulations, known as the California Fire Code, 28A9-
2007 Edition, with errata. The City amends the provisions of the California
Fire Code to include: the requirements of the 1~a~#e~~ International Fire
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Code, ~089 2006 Edition, for those occupancies not subject to the California
Fire Code, the local amendments of this Chapter, and Chapter 8.44. As
adopted and amended herein, the California Fire Code becomes the Fire
Code of the City of Santa Monica.
8.40.020 Local amendments to the California Fire Code.
In addition to the 2981- California Fire Code 2007 edition
published bv the International Code Council and the California Buiiding
Standards Commission with errata, toqether with those portions of the
International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, as modified and amended herein
includinp, +~„~o ,.o.~~,., a,.,. ..+~ o..~;+~oa ~~1Jr~ifefm
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recent referenced version as adopted bv the State of California of the
"National Fire Codes" "^'°'~^^~' r~~°''^~'°° ~98~ €~+Eier~ " published by the
National Fire Protection Association, and the local amendments of this
Chapter and Chapter 8.44 are adopted as part of the Fire Code of the City of
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Santa Monica.
(a) Amendment to Section 105 Permits. Appendix Chapter 1,
Section 105 Permits of the California Fire Code is amended to read in its
entiretv as follows:
105.6 Required operational permits. The Fire Chief is authorized to
issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Appendix Chapter 1,
Sections 105.6.1 throuqh 105.6.46.
105.6.1 Aerosol products. An operational permit is required to
manufacture, store or handle an aqqreqate auantitv of Level 2 or Level 3
aerosol products in excess of 500 pounds (227 kq) net weiqht.
105.6.2 Amusement buildinqs. An operational permit is
reguired to operate a special amusement buildinq.
105.6.3 Asbestos removal. To conduct asbestos removal
operations contact the Santa Monica Buildinq and Safetv Department for
appropriate permits.
Assemblv. See "places of assembly."
105.6.4 Automobile wreckinq vard. To operate an automobile
wreckinq vard
105.6.5 Aviation facilities. An operational permit is required to
use a Group H or Group S occupancv for aircraft servicinq or repair and
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aircraft fuel-servicinq vehicies. Additional permits required bv other sections
of this code include, but are not limited to, hot work, hazardous materials and
flammable or combustible finishes.
105.6.6 Batterv Svstems. To install or operate stationarv lead-
acid batterv svstems havinq a liquid capacitv of more than 100 qallons (378.5
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105.6.7 Carnivals and fairs. An operational permit is required to
conduct a carnival or fair.
105.6.8 Cellulose nitrate film. An operational permit is required
to store, handle, or use cellulose nitrate film in a Group A occupancy.
105.6.9 Christmas tree lots. To operate a Christmas tree lot.
905.6.10 Combustibie dust-producing operations. An
operational permit is required to operate a qrain elevator flour starch mili
feed mill, or a plant pulverizinq aluminum, coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices or
suqar, or other operations producinq combustible dusts as defined in Chapter
2.
105.6.11 Combustible fibers. An operational permit is required
for the storaqe and handlinq of combustible fibers in quantities qreater than
100 cubic feet (2.8 m3).
Exception: A permit is not required for aqricultural storaqe.
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105.6.12 Combustible material storaqe. To store more than
2500 cubic feet (70.8m3) qross volume of combustible emptv packing cases,
boxes barrels or similar containers or rubber or cork, or other similarlV
combustible material.
105.6.13 Commercial rubbish-handlinq operation. To operate a
commercial rubbish-handlinq operation.
105.6.14 Compressed qases. An operational permit is required
for the storage use or handlinq at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of
compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Appendix Chapter 1,
Table 105.6.8.
Exception: Vehicles equipped for and usinq compressed qas as a
fuel for propelling the vehicle.
105.6.15 Covered mall buildinqs. An operational permit is
required for:
The placement of retail fixtures and displavs, concession
equipment, displavs of hiqhiy combustible qoods and similar items in the
mall.
The display of liquid- or qas-fired equipment in the mall.
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105.6.16 Cryoqenic fluids. An operational permit is required to
produce, store, transport on site, use, handle or dispense cryoqenic fluids in
excess of the amounts listed in Appendix Chapter 1, Table 105.6.10.
Exception: Permits are not required for vehicles equipped for and
usinq cryoqenic fluids as a fuel for propeilinq the vehicle or for refriqeratinq
the ladinq.
105.6.17 Cuttinq and weldinq. An operational permit is required
to conduct cutting or weldinq operations within the iurisdiction.
105.6.18 Dav care, (Group E, Div. 3). To operate anv
nonresidential buildinp used for day care purposes for more than six
children/persons or any residential buildinq used for dav care for more than
14 persons.
105.6.19 Dav care, larqe familv, (Group R, Div. 31 To operate a
home-owner operated residence as a larqe familv dav care home for nine to
14 persons, for periods less than 24 hours per dav.
105.6.20 Dry cleaning plants. An operational permit is required
to enqaqe in the business of drv cleaninq or to chanqe to a more hazardous
cleaning solvent used in existinq dN cleaninq epuipment.
105.6.21 Dust-producinq operations. To operate a qrain
elevator, flour starch mill, feed mill, or plant pulverizinq aluminum, coal,
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cocoa, magnesium, spices or suqar, or other operation producinq
combustible dusts.
105.6.22 Exhibits and trade shows. An operational permit is
required to operate exhibits and trade shows.
105.6.23 Explosives. An operational permit is required for the
manufacture, storage handlinq sale or use of any quantitv of explosives,
explosive materials fireworks or pvrotechnic special effects within the scope
of Chapter 33.
Exce tion: Stora e in Grou R-3 occu ancies of smokeless
propellant black powder and small arms primers for personal use, not for
resale and in accordance with Section 3306.
105.6.24 Group E, Div. 1 and 2. To use anv buildinq for private
educational purposes throuqh the 12th qrade.
105.6.25 Fire hvdrants and valves. An operational permit is
required to use or operate fire hydrants or valves intended for fire
suppression purposes which are installed on water svstems and accessible
to a fire apparatus access road that is open to or qenerally used by the
up blic.
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Exception: A permit is not required for authorized employees of the
water companv that supplies the system or the fire department to use or
operate fire hydrants or valves.
105.6.26 Fireworks. For permits for fireworks.
105.6.27 Fire Protection Svstems. To install, alter or modifv anv
fire protection svstem.
105.6.28 Flammable and combustible liquids. An operational
permit is required:
1. To use or operate a pipeline for the transportation within facilities
of flammable or combustible liquids. This requirement shall not apply to the
off-site transportation in pipelines requlated by the Department of
Transportation (DOT) nor does it apply to pipinq svstems.
2. To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess of 5 qallons (19 L)
in a building or in excess of 10 qallons (37.9 L) outside of a buildinq, except
that a permit is not required for the followinq:
2.1. The storaqe or use of Class I liquids in the fuel tank of a
motorvehicle, aircraft, motorboat, mobile powerplantormobile heatinq plant,
unless such storaqe, in the opinion of the code official, would cause an
unsafe condition.
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2.2. The storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes or similar
flammable mixtures when such liquids are stored for maintenance, paintinq
or similar purposes for a period of not more than 30 davs.
3. To store, handle or use Class II or Class IIIA liauids in excess of
25 qallons (95L) in a buildinq, except for fuel oil used in connection with oil-
burninq equipment.
4. To remove Class I or Class II liquids from an underqround storaqe
tank used for fuelinq motor vehicles bv anv means other than the approved,
stationary on-site pumps normally used for dispensinq purposes.
5. To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals,
wells, fuel-dispensinq stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities
where flammable and combustible liquids are produced, processes,
transported, stored, dispensed or used.
6. To place temporarily out of service (for more than 90 days) an
underground, protected above-qround or above-ground flammable or
combustible liquid tank.
7. To chanqe the type of content stored in a flammable or
combustible liquid tank to a material which poses a qreater hazard than that
for which the tank was desiqned and constructed.
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8. To manufacture, process, blend or refine flammable or
combustible liquids.
9. To enqaqe in the dispensinq of liquid fuels into the fuel tanks of
motor vehicles at commercial, industrial, qovernmental or manufacturinq
establishments.
10. To utilize a site for the dispensinq of liquid fuels from tank vehicles
into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at commercial, industrial, qovernmental
or manufacturing establishments.
105.6.29 Floor finishinq. An operationai permit is required for
floorfinishing or surfacing operation exceedinq 350 square feet (33 m2) usinq
Class I or Class II liquids.
105.6.30 Fruit and crop ripeninq. An operational permit is
required to operate a fruit-, or crop-ripeninq facilitv or conduct a fruit-ripeninq
process usinq ethvlene qas.
105.6.31 Fumiqation and thermal insecticidal foqqinq. An
operational permit is required to operate a business of fumigation or thermal
insecticidal foqqinq and to maintain a room, vault or chamber in which a toxic
or flammable fumigant is used.
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105.6.32 General Use. When in the opinion of the Fire Chief a
permit is required for an activity, use or process that is not covered bv any
other permit.
105.6.33 Hazardous materials. An operationai permit is required
to store, transport on site dispense use or handle hazardous materials in
excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.20.
105.6.34 HPM facilities. An operational permit is required to
store handle or use hazardous production materials.
105.6.35 Hiqh-piled storaqe. An operational permit is required to
use a buildinq or portion thereof as a hiqh-piled storaqe area exceedinq 500
square feet (46 m2).
105.6.36 Hotwork operations. An operational permit is required
for hot work includinq, but not limited to:
1. Public exhibitions and demonstrations where hot work is
conducted.
2. Use of portable hot work equipment inside a structure.
Exception: Work that is conducted under a construction permit.
3. Fixed-site hot work equipment such as weldinq booths.
4. Hot work conducted within a hazardous fire area.
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5. Application of roof coverinq with the use of an open-flame
device.
6. When approved, the Fire Chief shall issue a permit to carry out
a Hot Work Proqram. This proqram allows approved personnel to requlate
their facilitv's hot work operations. The approved personnel shall be trained
in the fire safety aspects denoted in this chapter and shall be responsible for
issuinq permits requirinq compliance with the requirements found in Chapter
26. These permits shall be issued onlv to their employees or hot work
operations under their supervision.
105.6.37 Industrial ovens. An operational permit is required for
o~eration of industrial ovens requlated bV Chapter 21.
105.6.38 To operate or conduct a business which is classified by
the California Buildinq Code as follows:
105.6.38.1 Group I-1. This occupancv shall include buildinqs,
structures or parts thereof housinq clients, on a 24-hour basis, who because
of ape, mental disabilitv or other reasons, live in a supervised residential
environment that provides personal care services.
This occupancy manv contain more than six nonambulatory
and/or bedridden clients (See Section 425, Special Provisions For Licensed
24-Hour Care Facilities in a Group I-1, R-3.1, or R-4 Occuqancv).
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Assisted livinq facilities such as: Residential Care Facilities,
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE's), Adult Residential
Facilities, Conqreqate Livinq Health Facilities; Group homes, Residential
Care Facilities forthe Chronicallv ill and Conqreqate Livinq Heaith Facilities
for the Terminallv IIi.
Sociai rehabilitation facilities such as: Halfway houses,
Community Correctional Center Community Correction Reentrv Center,
Communitv Treatment Proqrams, Work Furlouqh Proqrams, and Alcoholism
or drug abuse recoverv or treatment facilities.
105.6.38.2 Group I-2. This occupancv shall include buildinqs and
structures used for medical, surqical, psvchiatric nursinq or custodial care on
a 24-hour basis for more than six persons who are classified as
nonambulatorv orbedridden. This qroup shall include, but not limited to, the
followinq:
Hospitals
Nursinq homes (both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing
facilities
Mental hospitals
Detoxification facilities
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Child care facilitv. A child care facilitv that provides care on a 24-
hour basis to more than six children 2'/z vears of aqe or less shall be
classified as Group I-2.
105.6.38.2.1 Group I-2.1, ambulatorv care facilitv. A healthcare
facility that receives persons for outpatient medical care that mav render the
patient incapable of unassisted self-preservation and where each tenant
space accommodates more than five such patients.
105.6.38.3 Group I-3. This occupancv shall include buildinq or
portions of buildinqs and structures that are inhabited bv one or more
persons who are under restraint. An I-3 facilitv is occupied bv persons who
are restrained. This qroup shall include, but not limited to, the following;
Prisons
Jails
Reformatories
Detention centers
Correctionai centers
Juvenile Halls
Buildinqs of Group I-3 shall be classified as one of the
occupancv conditions indicated in Sections 308.4.1 throuqh 308.4.5 (see
Section 408.1)
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105.6.38.4 Group I-4, dav care facilities. This qroup shall include
buildings and structures occupied bv persons of anv aqe who receive
custodial care for less than 24 hours bv individuals other than parents or
guardians, relatives bv blood, marriaqe or adoption and in a place other than
the home of the person cared for. A facilitv such as the above with six or
fewer persons shall be classified as a Group R-3. Places of worship durinq
religious functions are not included.
Adult care facilitv. A facilitv that provides accommodations for less
than 24 hours for more than six unrelated adults and provides supervision
and personal care services shall be classified as Group I-4.
Child care facilitv. A facilitv that provides supervision and personal
care on less than a 24-hour basis for more than six children 2'/z vears of aqe
or less shall be classified as Group I-4.
Exception: A child day care facilitv that provides care for more than
six but no more than 100 children 2'/z vears or less of aqe when the rooms
where such children are cared for are ~ocated on the level of exit discharqe
and each of these child care rooms has an exit door directlv to the exterior,
shall be classified as Group E.
105.6.39 Lumber Vards and woodworkinq plants. An
operational permit is required for the storaqe or processinq of lumber
exceedinq 100,000 board feet (8, 333 ft3) (236 m3)
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105.6.40 Lipuid-or qas-fueled vehicles or equipment in
assemblv buildinps. An operational permit is required to displav, operate or
demonstrate liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly
buildinqs.
105.6.41 LP- qas. An operational qermit is required for:
Storaqe and use of LP-qas.
Exception: A permit is not required for individual containers with a
500-qallon (1893 L) water capacitv or less servinq occupancies in Group R-3.
2. Operation of carqo tanker that transport LP-qas.
105.6.42 Maqnesium. An operational permit is required to melt,
cast, heat treat or qrind more than 10 pounds (4.54 kq) or maqnesium.
105.6.43 MaII, covered. To use a covered mall in the followinq
manner:
1. Placing or constructinq temporaN kiosks, displaVS booths,
concession equipment or the like in the mall.
2. To use a mail as a place of assembly.
3. To use open-flame or flame-producinq devices.
4. To displav any liquid- or qas-fueled powered equipment.
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105.6.44 Miscellaneous combustible storage. An operational
permit is required to store in any buildinq or upon anv premises in excess of
2,500 cubic feet (71 m3) qross volume of combustible emptv packing cases,
boxes barrels or similar containers rubber tires rubber cork or similar
combustible material.
105.6.45 Motor vehicle fuel-dispensinq stations. To dispense
flammable or combustible liquids, liquefied petroleum qases or compressed
natural qas at motor vehicle fuel-dispensinq stations.
105.6.46 Open burninq. An operational permit is required for the
kindling or maintaininq of an open fire or a fire on anv pubiic street, alley,
road, or other public or private qround. Instructions and stipulations of the
permit shall be adhered to.
Exception: Recreational fires.
105.6.47 Open flames and torches. An operational permit is
required to remove paint with a torch; or to use a torch or open-flame device
in a hazardous fire area.
105.6.48 Open flames and candles. An operational permit is
required to use open flames or candle in connection with assemblv areas,
dininq areas of restaurant or drinkinq establishments.
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105.6.49 Orqanic coatinqs. An operational permit is required for
any orqanic-coatinq manufacturinq operation producinq more than 1 pallon (4
L) of an organic coating in one da~
105.6.50 Ovens, industrial bakinq or drvinq. To operate an
industrial baking or drying oven
105.6.51 Parade floats. To use a parade float for public
performance, presentation, spectacle, entertainment or parade.
105.6.52 Places of assemblv. An operational permit is required
to operate a place of assemblv.
105.6.53 Private fire hvdrants. An operational permit is required
for the removal from service, use or operation of private fire hvdrants.
Exception: A permit is not required for private industrv with trained
maintenance personnel, private fire briqade or fire departments to maintain,
test and use private hVdrants.
105.6.54 Pvrotechnic special effects material. An operational
permit is required for use and handlinq of pvrotechnic special effects
material.
105.6.55 Pvroxvlin plastics. An operational permit is required for
storaqe or handlinq of more than 25 pounds (11 kq) of cellulose nitrate
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(pyroxylin) plastics and for the assemblv or manufacture of articles involving
pyroxylin plastics.
105.6.56 Radioactive materials. To store or handle at anv
installation more than 1 microcurie (37,000 becquereD of radioactive material
not contained in a sealed source or more than 1 millicurie (37,000,000
becquerel) of radioactive material in a sealed source or sources, o~ anv
amount of radioactive material for which a specific license from the Nuclear
Requlatory Commission is required.
105.6.57 Refriqeration equiqment. An operational permit is
required to operate a mechanical refriqeration unit or svstem requlated by
Chapter 6.
105.6.58 Repair qaraqes and motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
An operational permit is required for operation of repair qarages and
automotive, marine and fleet motor fuel-dispensinq facilities.
105.6.59 Residential Care Facilitv. To operate a Residential
Care Facility where no medical care is provided.
105.6.60 Rooftop helicopters. An operational permit is required
for the operation of a rooftop heliport.
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105.6.61 Spravinq or dippinq. An operational permit is required
to conduct a spraying or dippinq operation utilizinq flammable or combustible
liquids or the application of combustible powders requlated by Chapter 15.
105.6.62 Storaqe of scrap tires and tire bvproducts. An
operational permit is required to establish, conduct or maintain storaqe of
scrap tires and tire bvproducts that exceeds 2,500 cubic feet (71 m3) of total
volume of scrap tires and for indoor storage of tires and tire bvproducts.
105.6.63 Temporarv membrane structures, tents, and
canopies. An operational permit is required to operate an air-supported
temporary membrane structure or a tent having an area in excess of 200
square feet (19 mz), or a canopy in excess of 400 square feet (37 mZ).
Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Fabric canopies open on all sides which complv with all of the
followinq:
2.1. Individual canopies havinq a maximum size of 700 square
feet (65 m2).
2.2. The agqreqate area of multiple canopies placed side by side
without a fire break clearance of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) shall not
exceed 700 square feet (65 m2) total.
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2.3. A minimum clearance of 12 feet 93658 mm) to structures
and other tents shall be provided.
105.6.64 Tire-rebuildinq plants. An operational permit is
required for the operation and maintenance of a tire-rebuildina plant.
105.6.65 Tire storaqe. To use an open area or portion thereof to
store tires in excess of 1000 cubic feet (28.3m31.
105.6.66 Waste handlinq. An operational permit is required for
the operation of wreckinq yards, junk yards and waste material-handlinq
facilities.
105.6.67 Wood products. An operational permit is required to
store chips, hoqqed materiai, lumber or plywood in excess of 200 cubic feet
6 m3 .
105.6.68 Woodworkinq. To operate a business which conducts
woodworkinq, or operates as a cabinet shop or other similar purposes.
(b) Chapter 5, Section 505.1 of the California Fire Code is amended
to read as follows:
Numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches hiqh for commercial
structures and 4 inches hiqh for interior suites, offices, rooms etc. and one
and two familv dwellinqs with a minimum stroke width of 0,5 inch. All
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buildinqs shall displaV the assiqned address number so as to be visible from
the street and alley upon which the address is based. Numbers shall be in
contrast to their backqround.
(c) Chapter 9, Section 901.10 and 901.11 of the California Fire Code
is added to read as foliows:
901.10 Problematic systems and systems out of service. In the
event of a failure of a fire-protection system or an excessive number of
accidental activations, the Fire Chief is authorized to require the buildinq
owner or occupant to provide fire watch personnel until the svstem is
re~aired. The chief is authorized to require the buildinq owner or occupant
to provide a fire watch
901.11 Firewatch. The chief is authorized to require the buiidinq
owner or occupant to provide a fire watch with personnel acceptable to the
Fire Chief until documentation is provided that the svstem is repaired and is
operational. Such individuals shall be provided with at least one approved
means for notification of the fire department and their onlv dutv shall be to
perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires.
(d) Chapter 33, Section 3309 of the California Fire Code is added to
read in its entiretv as follows:
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3309 Seizure of Fireworks. All fireworks shall be illeqal in the Citv
of Santa Monica includinq California State Fire Marshal Safe and Sane.
The Fire Chief shall have the authority to seize, take and remove fireworks
and/or safe and sane fireworks stored sold offered for sale used or
handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6 and
Health and SafetV Code, Chapter 9. Exception: When permits are issued
for such use.
SECTION 11. Chapter 8.44 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
8.44.010 Application.
Notwithstanding any provisions of the Uniform Building Code,
California Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, California Fire Code,
California Building Standards Code, State Housing Law or other codes
adopted by any Chapter in Article VIII of the Municipal Code to the
contrary, the following local amendments shall apply.
8.44.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to promote pubiic safety and
welfare by reducing the cumulative impact of certain individual
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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
service resources.
8.44.030 Scope.
The provisions of this Chapter 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 November 1, 2002, shall be
considered as existing buildings.
8.44.040 Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall
apply:
(a) "Full automatic fire sprinkler system" means a system
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that meets the requirements of the Fire Code adopted by Chapter 8.40 of
the Municipal Code.
(b) "Automatic fire detection alarm system" means a
system that complies with 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.
(c) "Fire alarm system" means a system or portion of a
system consisting of components and circuits arranged to monitor and
annunciate the status of a fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating
devices and to initiate the appropriate response to those signals.
(d) "False alarm" means an activated fire alarm or fire alarm
signal from any fire alarm system which is responded to by the Santa
Monica Fire Department but for which no emergency situation exists or
where there is no evidence to indicate that there was an emergency
situation as determined by the responding o~cer. False fire alarms, that
qualify under this section include:
(1) Alarm caused by improper installation or maintenance of
the fire alarm system. This includes missing backup batteries, loose
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connections; poorly installed or mounted smoke detectors near air vent or
otherwise overly sensitive detection devices;
(2) Alarm caused by construction and/or demolition to the fire
alarm system;
(3) Alarm caused by construction-related activities such as dust
or painting operation;
(4) Alarms caused by problematic or out-of-service fire alarm
systems;
(5) Alarms caused by failure of providing proper notification to
the responsible parties (alarm company and fire dispatch) of a fire alarm
system in repair, test;
(6) Alarms caused by occupant or owner conducting a fire drill;
(7) Alarm caused by a burglar alarm reported as a fire alarm by
an alarm company;
(8) Alarm for which there is no explanation. If a cause for the
alarm cannot be identified-no pull station activated, smoke was not
present, etc.-the alarm system will be assumed to have malfunctioned.
(e) "Fiscal year" means the period from and including July 1st
of any year to and including June 30th of the following year.
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(~ "Owner" means any person who owns the premises in
which a fire alarm system is installed or the person or persons, who lease,
operate, occupy or manage the premises. The owner shall be responsible
for the activation of a fire alarm system. This includes all occupancy
classification as defined in the California Building and Fire Codes as
adopted by the City of Santa Monica.
(g) "Person" means any individual, or entity, as defined in
Section 1.12.150 of this Code.
8.44.050 Requirements for automatic fire extinguishing and
protection sprinkler systems.
(a) When Required. An approved automatic fire sprinkler
system shall be installed as set forth in this Chapter under the following
conditions:
(1) In all newly constructed buildings, without regard to floor
area or area separation walls except detached one-story two-car
residential garages (including minor accessory uses such as laundry
areas or bathrooms under one hundred square feet) provided that the new
garage is located a minimum of six feet away from any other building on
the same lot.
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(2) Throughout any existing buiiding, when there is a change in
occupancy classification to a more hazardous division, as shown in Table
8.44-A or as determined by the Fire Chief, in thirty-three percent or more
of the existing building floor area within three calendar years.
TAB~E 8.44 A1
DEGREE OF OCCUPANCY HAZARD
Rank OCCUPANCY CLASS
1. Groups E and I
2. Groups A, Divisions 2 and 2.1
3. Group R, Division 1 and Group A, Division 3
4. Group H, Divisions 1, 2 and 6
5. Group H, Division 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8
6. Groups B, F, and M; Group S, Divisions 1 and 2
7. Group S, Divisions 3, 4 and 5
8. Group R, Division 3
9. Group U, Division 1
1 To use the table - Step 1. Find the existing occupancy
classification or division in the occupancy class column. Step 2. If the new
occupancy classification or division is ranked above the existing class,
then the entire building requires a full automatic fire sprinkler system.
(3) Throughout any existing building greater than one thousand
square feet, whenever more than fifty percent cumulative, of the existing
floor area, including mezzanines, is added to within three calendar years.
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(4) Throughout any existing building one thousand square feet
or less, whenever more than seventy-five percent cumulative, of the
existing floor area, including mezzanines, is added within three calendar
years.
(5) Throughout any existing building greater than one thousand
square feet, whenever more than fifty percent of the interior and exterior
walls and ceilings are exposed.
(6) Throughout any existing building one thousand square feet
or less, whenever more than seventy-five percent of the interior and
exterior walls and ceilings are exposed.
(7) Throughout any existing building other than a single-family
dwelling, whenever an additional story is added.
(8) Throughout any single-family dwelling greater than one
thousand square feet, whenever an additional story is added and the new
floor area for the additional story increases the existing floor area by more
than thirty-three and one-third percent.
(9) Throughout any single-family dwelling one thousand square
feet or less, whenever an additional story is added and the new floor area
for the additional story increases the existing floor area by more than fifty
percent.
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(10) Throughout any existing building or structure determined to
be used primarily for public assembly more than five thousand square feet
in total floor area. This subsection shall not apply to buildings or structures
with an approved full automatic fire sprinkler system or to churches and
theaters with fixed seating.
(11) Throughout the entire floor of any existing non-residentiai
building equipped with a partial fire sprinkler system whenever more than
fifty percent of the floor space is altered or reconfigured.
(b) Exceptions. The requirements of subsection (a) of this
Section shali not apply to:
(1) Hospitals as defined in Health and Safety Code Section
1250;
(2) Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
(3) Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples,
grain houses, and similar structures with noncontinuous human
occupancy only when so determined by the Fire Chief;
(4) Buildings owned by any public agency or school district.
(c) When a fire sprinkler system is required in any building that
does not have a designated occupant and use at the time fire sprinkler
plans are submitted for approval, the system shall be designed and
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installed to deliver a minimum density of not less than that required for
Ordinary Hazard, Group 2, with a minimum design area of not less than
three thousand square feet.
When a subsequent change in occupancy classification requires
the fire sprinkler system to deliver a higher minimum density, it shall be
the responsibility of the building owner to upgrade the system to the
required density for the new use.
8.44.060 Enforcement.
When it is determined that a building does not comply with the
requirements of Section 8.44.050 of the Municipal Code, 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 Chapter.
It shall direct that plans be submitted to and that necessary permits be
obtained from the Fire Department not less than ninety days after the
service of the notice, and that corrections be completed not later than one
year after seroice of the notice.
8.44.070 Notice of noncompliance.
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Any building or structure failing to meet the provisions of Section
8.44.050 of the Municipal Code shall be posted with a notice of
nonconformance. The notice shall be posted at the main entrance of the
structure or structures, or as close thereto as reasonabiy possible, until all
required work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief.
8.44.080 Standards.
The Fire Chief and Building Officer are jointly authorized to
promulgate standards regarding the installation and type of automatic fire
sprinkler systems required by Section 8.44.050 of the Municipal Code.
8.44.090 High-rise building requirements.
New buildings or structures housing any occupancy
classification having floors used for human occupancy more than fifty-five
feet above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicie access shall comply
with the high-rise building requirements contained in Section 403 of the
California Buiiding Code, 2000 Edition.
These requirements shall not apply to:
(1) Hospitals as defined in Health and Safety Code Section
1250.
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(2) Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
(3) Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples,
grain houses, and similar structures with noncontinuous human
occupancy only when so determined by the Fire Chief.
(4) Buildings owned by any public agency or school district.
Any full automatic fire sprinkler system installed in any high-rise
building shali have two connections with control valves to independent
risers on each floor level, with each riser being of the size necessary to
supply the required water supply.
8.44.100 Smoke detectors-Existing residential occupancies.
(a) General. In every existing apartment, dwelling unit,
guestroom, one or two family dwelling or condominium, hotel or motel
room, smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with the provisions
of this Section.
(b) Existing Group R occupancies. On or before July 1, 2001
approved and listed smoke detectors, which may be battery-powered,
shall be installed and located in accordance with co,.+•,,,, ~ nn~ ~ o~..f the
California Fire Code.
(c) Residential occupancy remodels. Approved and listed
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smoke detectors, which meet the provisions of ...
~1-8-9~4 of the California Building Code, shall be installed when any of
the following occurs:
(1) addition of a story which increases total floor area by more
thirty-three and one-third percent; or
(2) more than fifty percent of the existing roof structure is
removed; or
(3) the floor area of an existing residence with a floor area of
one thousand square feet or less increases more than seventy-five
percent; or
(4) the floor area of an existing residence with a floor area of
more than one thousand square feet increases more than fifty percent.
(d) Transfer of Property. Prior to the sale or exchange of
residential buildings subject to Chapter 9.08 of this Municipal Code, the
seiler shall certify, on the report of residential building record, that
approved and listed smoke detectors have been installed. Smoke
detectors, which may be battery-powered, shall be installed and located in
accordance with California Fire Code, ce,.+~,,,, ~ nn~ ~ o~
(e) Maintenance. Smoke detectors shall be maintained in an
operable condition at all times. Detectors shall be tested, maintained and
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cleaned at least annually by the building owner. Proof of maintenance and
cleaning shali be maintained by the building owner for a minimum of five
years. New batteries shall be instalied in smoke detectors annually or in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. When it is determined
that any installed smoke detector was manufactured more than ten years
prior to the effective date of this Chapter, it shall be replaced.
Exception: Single-family dwellings, which are owner occupied, do
not need to maintain a written record of proof of maintenance and
cleaning.
(~ Service. Smoke detectors shall be tested, cleaned, serviced,
and replaced as needed every five years by a licensed C-10 electrical/fire
alarm contractor. Written record of the service for each detector shall be
maintained by the building owner and shall be made available for review
by the Fire Department upon request. Written certification of the required
five-year service shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Division of the
Fire Department.
Exception: Single-family dwellings, which are owner occupied, do
not need to maintain a written record.
(g) Hearing Impaired Occupants. In a dwelling unit occupied
by one or more hearing impaired persons, each smoke detector shall
cause the operation of approved notification appliances for the hearing
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impaired. Visible notification appliances used in rooms where hearing
impaired persons sleep shall have a minimum rating of 177 candela for a
maximum room size of fourteen feet by sixteen feet. For larger rooms, the
notification appliance shall be located within sixteen feet of where the
pillow is normally located. Wall mounted visual notification appliances
which are part of a smoke detector shall be located between four and
twelve inches below the ceiling measured to the top of the smoke
detector. Visual notification appiiances in non-sleeping areas shall have a
minimum rating of 15 candela.
Exception: Where a visual notification appliance in a sleeping
room is mounted more than twenty-four inches below the ceiling, a
minimum rating of 110 candela shall be permitted. Since hearing deficits
are often not readily apparent, the responsibility to advise the property
owner or manager shall rest with the hearing impaired party. The
responsibility for compliance shall rest with the property owner or
manager.
8.44.110 Standards for fire protection systems.
(a) General. Fire protection systems shall conform to the
standards adopted by Chapter 8.40 of the Municipal Code and to
supplemental requirements of the Fire Chief.
(b) System Monitoring. Alarm systems, required by Chapter
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8.40 of the Municipal Code shall be monitored by an approved and listed
central station. Exception: Fire sprinkler systems containing less than one
hundred heads may be provided with a 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 approved
annunciator panel shall be provided in an approved location near the
principal entrance.
(d) Fire Department Connections and System Zones.
Systems shall be provided with listed Fire Department connections at
approved locations on public street frontages. Multipie exterior
connections and system zones shall be interconnected.
(e) Design, Approval, Acceptance, Testing and
Maintenance. Fire alarm systems shall be maintained in an operable
condition at all times. When required by the Fire Chief, an approved fire
watch shall be provided and maintained while a fire and life safety system
is inoperative or impaired. The fire watch shall be maintained until the
inoperative or impaired system is restored a fully operational condition and
a test is approved by the Fire Department.
(fl Approval, Acceptance, Testing of New Fire Alarm
Systems. New fire alarm systems shall be designed, installed, tested and
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maintained in accordance with the provisions of the National Fire Alarm
Code published by the Nationai Fire Protection Association.
(g) Existing Fire Alarm Systems. Existing fire alarm systems
shall be tested and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the
National Fire Alarm Code.
8.44.120 Seismic protection of fire sprinkler systems.
(a) General. This Section shall be applicable to ail existing
automatic fire sprinkler systems installed prior to January 1, 1996. At the
time of required five-year service, the seismic protection of all automatic
fire sprinkler systems shall be inspected in accordance with this Section.
The C-16 contractor performing the inspection shall prepare a written
notice of system deficiencies, which shali be submitted to the Fire
Prevention Division.
(b) Standard. Seismic protection shall compiy with the 1996
Edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Automatic Fire
Sprinkler Systems.
(c) Restricted Fasteners. Through bolts with washers and
nuts shall be used to secure earthquake bracing in wood members. Lag
screws shall not be used to secure longitudinal bracing in wood members.
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Powder-driven studs shall not be used to secure earthquake
bracing in concrete or masonry members. When it is determined that
powder-driven studs have been used, they shall be replaced with an
approved fastener.
(d) Suspended Ceilings. Ceilings shall be braced with splayed
seismic bracing wire.
(e) Unsupported Sprinklers. Sprinkler drops longer than eight
feet shali be braced with splayed seismic bracing wire.
(~ Armovers. Armovers used to position sprinkler heads in
ceilings shall be braced with splayed seismic bracing wire.
(g) Branch Lines. A Iisted wrap-around hanger shall be
installed on ali branch lines within eighteen inches of the end.
(h) Unlisted Mechanical Couplings. AI~ unlisted mechanical
couplings shall be replaced with approved and listed mechanical
couplings.
(i) Unbraced Systems. Listed bracing shall be installed in
accordance with NFPA 13, 1996 Edition.
(j) Threaded Pipe. All sprinkler systems shall use shop-
welded branch lines. The branch lines shall be secured to cross-mains by
approved grooved mechanical fittings. Longitudinal and laterai bracing
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shall be installed on feed mains, cross-mains and branch lines larger than
2.5 inches. Bracing shall be installed on smalier branch lines that could
strike light fixtures, building system components, and building structural
members.
(k) Threaded Pipe Sway Bracing. No thin wall pipe shall be
used for sway bracing. Pipe used shall be minimum Schedule 40.
(i) Retaining Straps. All C-clamp type hangers shall be
equipped with retaining straps.
(m) Notification and Enforcement. Notification, enforcement
and compliance shall be in accordance with Sections 8.44.060 and
8.44.070 of the Municipal Code. When it is determined that an existing
automatic fire sprinkler system does not meet the minimum standard, the
building owner shall be notified in accordance with this subsection.
8.44.130 Plans and specifications.
Prior to installation of any automatic fire extinguishing, life safety
or fire protection system required by this Chapter, the Fire Chief shall
approve the plans and specifications for the system.
8.44.140 Fire alarm requirements.
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(a) False Alarm Reports Required. A report shali be
generated by the Santa Monica Fire Department responding fire
companies as deemed necessary by the Fire Marshal. The report shall
include whether or not the alarm was a"false alarm" as defined in Section
8.44.140(d) of this Code.
(b) Fire Alarm Requirements.
(1) Every person owning or maintaining a fire alarm system
shall post a notice containing the name and telephone number of the
persons at which they may be reached at any time of the day or night to
be notified to render repairs or services when the fire alarm is activated.
Such notice shall be posted near the fire alarm panel and or the remote
annunciator panel in such a position so as to be legible.
(2) The owner or the owners' representative of any fire alarm
system shall be responsible for deactivating any alarm within one hour
after notification or after reasonable efforts have been made to notify the
owner or owners' representative that such alarm has been activated and is
ringing. The ringing of an alarm for a period in excess of one hour after
such notification or efforts of notification have been made is hereby
declared to be a public nuisance and subject to misdemeanor prosecution
or summary abatement.
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8.44.150 Fees for excessive false alarm responses-Annual
adjustment.
The following response fees shall be levied and paid by the
responsible party (owner or lessee) of a location that includes a fire alarm
system. The fees are based on the total number of false alarms, as
defined in Section 8.44.040, which generate a fire company's response to
the location during the same fiscal year.
No response fees shall be charged for the first and second false
alarm responses to a location during the same fiscal year. Based on the
costs associated with the Fire Department's emergency response to a
false alarm, a fee set by resolution of the City Council shali be charged for
the third false alarm response and each subsequent false alarm response
made to a location during the same fiscal year. The Fire Chief shall cause
to be issued a monthly bill for the unpaid service charges accrued during
the billing period and any prior periods. Such bill shall be due and payable
within fifteen days after the billing date.
All remedies shall be cumulative, and the use of one or more
remedies by the City shall not bar the use of any other remedy for the
purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Chapter. The amount of any
service charge sha~l be deemed a debt to the City. An action may be
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commenced in the name of the City in any court of competent jurisdiction
for the amount of any delinquent debt thirty days after it becomes due and
payable. Payment of any service charge shall not prohibit criminal
prosecution for the violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter.
A location with a fire alarm system that generates more than five
false alarm responses during a single fiscal year may be declared a public
nuisance and the owners as defined in Section 844.140 (d) shall be
prosecuted.
8.44.160 Penalty.
A penalty of ten percent shall be added to the fees required by
Section 8.44.150 in connection with any fees that are not paid in the time
and manner required by Section 8.44.150.
SECTION 12. Chapter 8.52 of the Santa Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
8.52.010 Fencing regulations.
(a) Standards for New Enclosures. Every person, firm or
corporation owning land on which there is situated a swimming pool, pond,
or other body of water which contains water eighteen inches or more in
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depth at any point shall completely surround such body of water or
property with a fence, wali or other structure not less than five feet above
the adjacent grade at all places and with no opening therein more than
four inches in maximum dimensions. Any gate in such fence shali have a
latch at least five feet above the underlying ground and such gate shall be
seif-closing and secured when adults are not present.
(b) Existing Enclosures. Every person, firm or corporation
owning land on which there is situated a swimming pool, pond, or other
body of water which contains water eighteen 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 four and one-half feet above
the adjacent grade at all places and with no opening therein more than
four inches in maximum dimensions. Any gate in such fence shali have a
latch at least four and one-half feet above the underlying ground and such
gate shall be self-closing and secured when adults are not present.
For the purposes of this Section, existing enclosures are those
enclosures that were constructed under valid permit issued prior to July 1,
1999.
(c) Requirements for Nonconforming Enclosures. When an
existing pool enclosure is replaced or repaired in excess of fifty percent of
its length, the enclosure shall be made to conform to all of the
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requirements for a new enclosure under prevailing law.
(d) Applicability of Other Codes and Laws. The provisions of
this Section are in addition to the pool enclosure requirements for pubiic or
private pools as required in Chapter 31 B of the California Building code,
2881- 2007 Edition.
When conflicting provisions or requirements occur between the
provisions of this Section, the Technical Codes, and other codes or laws,
the most restrictive provisions or requirements shall govern.
8.52.020 Pool water clarity.
The re-circulation and purification system of any swimming pool,
fish pond, or any other body of water shall be operated and maintained so
as to keep the water in such pool or other body of water clean and of
reasonable clarity.
The following standards shall be used to define reasonable
clarity of the water in such pool, pond or body of water:
A painted black disk, six inches in diameter on a twelve-inch by
twelve-inch white tile, placed at the bottom of the pool at its deepest point,
shall be clearly visible from the sidewaiks around the pool from all
distances up to ten yards from such disk, or the water shall be determined
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to not be of reasonable ciarity.
SECTION 13. Section 8.108.030 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is
hereby adopted to read as foilows:
8.108.030 Use of recycied construction materials.
All new buiidings subject to the provisions of the Chapter shall
be built with a minimum of four major construction materials that have a
post-consumer recycled content that meets the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) recycled content guidelines as set forth in the
Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products Containing
Recovered Materials (CPG) and the Recovered Materials Advisory
Notices (40 CFR Part 247), or any successor publication. Building and
Safety Division shall maintain copies of the most recent guidelines issued
by the EPA. "Major construction materials" are those materials that serve
a structural, partitioning or finishing function throughout the building or
cover more than one-half of the floor, roof or wall surfaces.
SECTION 14. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 8.108.040 is hereby
adopted to read as follows:
8.108.040 Additional mandatory features.
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All buildings subject to the provisions of the Chapter shall
comply with the following standards:
(a) Solar Water Heating. Solar collectors shail be the primary
source to heat swimming pool water and to preheat industrial process
water, including but not limited to, car washes and laundries.
(b) Pipe Insulation. All hot water distribution and recirculating
system piping shall be therma~ly insulated from the heater to the end-use
fixtures. Pipe insulation shall have R-value equal to R-4 for piping two
inches or less in diameter and R-6 for larger piping. The R-value specified
shall not be exceeded.
(c) Heat Traps. Heat traps shall be provided on the inlets and
outlets of non-circulating hot water heaters and tanks to reduce the
buoyancy-induced flow of hot water through the piping. Bent piping for
heat traps shall have a minimum external diameter of twelve inches.
SECTION 15. The Council finds that the adoption of this ordinance is
exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
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SECTION 16. 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 17. 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 any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that itwould 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 18. 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 become effective on January 1, 2008.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Reference
Resolution No.
10256 (CCS)