R-10538City Council Meeting 10-26-2010
Santa Monica, CA
RESOLUTION NUMBER 10538 (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL AND
TOPOGRAPH4C CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTIONS 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5
WHEREAS, the State Building Standards Commission has approved and
published the 2010 edition of the California Building Standards Code on July 1, 2010;
and such code will be effective 180 days thereafter, which is January 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 provide that
the City may make .changes or modifications to the building standards contained in the
California Building Standards Code based upon express findings that such changes or
modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or
topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2010, September 8, 2010 and September 13,
2010, the Building and Safety Commission met to consider recommendations to the City
Council regarding adopting the 2010 California Building Standards Code, local
amendments to that Code, and local climatic, geological and topographical conditions;
and
WHEREAS, at the September 13, 2010 meeting, the Building and Safety
Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution
making necessary local findings and adopt the 2010 California Building Standards Code
with local amendments, as modified by the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the majority of the local amendments were recommended by a
collaborative group of building officials from the Los Angeles County region, and the
City Council finds each of the amendments persuasive and applicable to Santa Monica;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the 2010 editions of the California
Building Standards Code, including but not limited to the California Building Code,
California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code,
California Plumbing Code, California. Energy Code; California Fire Code, California
Green Building Standards Code, the reference standards, appendixes and the matrix
adoption tables contained therein and any applicable errata issued subsequent to the
publication of above codes and standards; and
WHEREAS, based upon the findings contained in this Resolution, the City
Council will be adopting an ordinance containing certain modifications and additions to
the building standards contained in the California Building Standard Code, which are
reasonably necessary based upon local climatic, topographical and geological
conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. The City Council makes the following findings regarding local
climatic, geological and topographic conditions related to the local amendments to the
California Building Standards Code found in Section 2 below:
General Findings
(a) The Master Environmental Assessment (MEA) adopted in April 1996, shows
that Santa Monica's climate is primarily influenced by the Pacific Ocean and is
characterized by infrequent rainfall and winds. The winds originate from the west during
the day and from the north and northeast during the night. Further, intermittent Santa
Ana winds conditions occur from September to March allowing conditions that create
the potential for high velocity winds with high temperatures. In addition, the region is
within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related
disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the Santa Ana winds and EI Nino
(or La Nina) subtropical-like weather (Climatic).
(b) Santa. Monica is situated in Southern California which has extreme arid
conditions and periods of severe drought. As outlined in the MEA, the City relies upon
water from outside the region which is purchased from the Metropolitan Water District,
and local groundwater for the City's water supply (Climatic).
(c) The Safety Element of the General Plan adopted in January 1995, shows high
risk of seismic activity in the City due to the close proximity of the Santa Monica-Malibu
Coast fault, the Newport-Inglewood fault and the San Andreas Fault. The close
proximity of these faults increases the likelihood of seismic disturbances of substantial
magnitude. The Safety Element further discusses the damaging effect local seismic
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activity would have on potentially hazardous buildings and the related potential
demands on emergency services needs (Geological):
(d) The Los Angeles region has a vast and complex network of faults. Some of
these faults, like the previously unknown Northridge Fault, are blind thrust faults that
earth scientists believe are capable of intense ground shaking similar or greater in size
than the January 17, 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The random possible location of
these blind thrust faults increases the local seismic risk and poses an increasing threat
to public safety (Geological).
(e) The Safety Element also identifies shallow ground water within 50 feet of the
ground surface along the beach, near the Industrial corridor and Marine Park areas of
the City. This ground water condition, coupled with unconsolidated youthful
sedimentary soils, makes these areas susceptible to possible liquefaction during strong
or moderately strong earthquakes. Liquefaction is a very destructive secondary effect of
strong seismic shaking where a loss of bearing strength occurs along with ground
oscillations in the supporting soils (Geological).
(f) Existing lots in the City of Santa Monica may be located on hilly terrain with
slopes that create grading, drainage, foundation, infrastructure, utility and emergency
access challenges (Topographical).
Specific Findings
(g) An analysis of damage patterns to structures in the City from the January 17,
1994 Northridge earthquake and its aftershocks showed that unreinforced masonry
structures, wood frame structures, tilt-up and masonry structures with flexible
diaphragms, non-ductile concrete buildings, and steel frame structures, were more
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susceptible to damage than other types of structures. Unless supplemental seismic and
fire life safety prevention requirements are adopted, these buildings will pertorm poorly
during intense ground shaking and will pose an ongoing threat to public safety
(Geological).
(h) An analysis of damage patterns to nonstructural elements in the City from the
January 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake and its aftershocks also showed that concrete
and masonry chimneys, veneer, clay and concrete the roofing and fire sprinklers were
more susceptible to damage than other types of nonstructural elements. Unless
supplemental seismic and fire life safety provisions are adopted, these nonstructural
elements will perform poorly during intense ground shaking and pose an ongoing threat
to public safety (Geological).
(i) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require special anchorage of the diaphragm
to the wall and limit the allowable shear will address and clarify special needs for
concrete and masonry construction with flexible wood diaphragm and therefore need to
be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions
or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building .Code
(Geological).
Q) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
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producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to omit the importance factor in the equation
ensures that a safe seismic separation distance is maintained for important facilities
from adjoining structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure
that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or
structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of
the International Building Code (Geological).
(k) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit mixed structural system to two stories is
intended to improve quality of construction and therefore need to be incorporated into
the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to
existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the
scope and objectives of the International Building Code (Geological).
(I) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed amendment provides clarification on the design parameters
for BRBF members and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that
new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or
structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of
the International Building Code and ASCE 7-05 (Geological).
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(m) The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is a densely populated area
having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification requiring design requirements for ceiling
suspension systems to resist seismic loads to minimize the amount of damage within a
building and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new
buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code
(Geological).
(n) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major. earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit certain types of exemption from special
inspectioh for concrete to improve quality of control during construction and therefore
need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and
additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed
in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code
(Geological).
(o) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require special inspection of connecting
grade beams to ensure adequate performance of the foundation system and therefore
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need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and
additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed
in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code
(Geological).
(p) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require special inspections for detached one-
or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane assigned to
Seismic Design category D, E and F will help ensure that acceptable standards of
workmanship and quality of construction are provided. Therefore it should be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code
(Geological).
(q) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require the registered design professional in
responsible charge for the structural design to observe the construction will help ensure
acceptable standards of workmanship is provided and to improve the quality of the
observation and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new
buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures
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are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
International Building Code (Geological).
(r) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require the registered design professional in
responsible charge for the structural design to observe the construction will help ensure
acceptable standards of workmanship is provided and to improve the quality of the
observation and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new
buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures
are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
International Building Code (Geological).
(s) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing
major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by
the Santa Ana winds and EI Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is
especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and
microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood for foundation
support or retaining earth lateral pressure as well as limit prescriptive design provisions
in an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding
environment and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new
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buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures
are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
International Building Code (Climatic and Geological).
(t) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to prohibit prescriptive design provisions for
foundation walls is intended to ensure that the proper analysis of the structure takes into
account the surrounding condition and therefore need to be incorporated into the code.
to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing
buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the International Building Code (Geological).
(u) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit the use of the prescriptive design
provisions and under-reinforced or plain concrete is to ensure that the proper analysis of
the structure takes into account the surrounding condition and. therefore need to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code
(Geological).
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(v) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing
major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by
the Santa Ana winds and EI Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is
especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and
microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of timber footings in an
effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding environment
and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed
and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International
Building Code (Climatic and Geological).
(w) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing
major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by
the Santa Ana winds and EI Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is
especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and
microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of timber in an effort to
mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding environment and
therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
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structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed
and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International
Building Code (Climatic and Geological).
(x) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to prohibit the reduced edge thickness of
footings supporting walls is intended to ensure that the proper analysis of the structure
takes into account the surrounding condition and therefore need to be incorporated into
the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to
existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the
scope and objectives of the International Building Code (Geological).
(y) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to increase confinement in critical columns,
limiting the use of highly gravity loaded walls, and increase concrete coverage in thin
slabs will have to prevent failure of the structure and therefore need to be incorporated
into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to
existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the
scope and objectives of the International Building Code (Geological).
(z) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
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producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to intermediate structural wall system is
intended to assure that ductility requirements for high seismic region is provided and
therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed
and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International
Building Code and ACI 318 (Geological).
(aa) The greater Los. Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to wall pier detailing is intended to assure that
ductility requirements for high seismic region is provided and therefore needs to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code and ACI
318 (Geological).
(bb) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require minimum reinforcement to address
the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic
event and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings
and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are
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designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
International Building Code (Geological).
(cc) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed amendment is consistent with requirements in AISC 341-10
for improving quality of critical welds and therefore needs to be incorporated into the
code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing
buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the International Building Code and ASCE 7-05 (Geological).
(dd) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit the use of staple fasteners to resist or
transfer seismic load improve the performance of buildings and structures during a
seismic event and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new
buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures
are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
International Building Code (Geological).
(ee) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to establish minimum performance
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requirements for hold-down connectors will reduce failure of wood structural panel
shear walls due to excessive deflection. and therefore need to be incorporated into the
code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing
buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the International Building Code (Geological).
(ff) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing
major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by
the Santa Ana winds and EI Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is
especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and
microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood is intended to
mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the surrounding environment and
therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed
and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International
Building Code (Climatic and Geological).
(gg) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require mechanically driven nails to have the
same dimensions as hand-driven nail will result in improved quality of construction and
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performance of wood structural panel shear walls and therefore need to be incorporated
into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to
existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the
scope and objectives of the International Building Code (Geological).
(hh) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on
staples as fasteners used in wood structural panel or diaphragms not substantiated with
cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance
standards of structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure
that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or
structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of
the International Building Code (Geological).
(ii) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on
staples as fasteners used in wood structural panel or diaphragms not substantiated with
cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance
standards of structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure
that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or
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structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of
the International Building Code (Geological).
Qj) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on shear
walls sheathed with lath, plaster or gypsum board not substantiated with cyclic testing,
including the use of stapled nail fasteners, will help to maintain minimum quality of
construction and performance standards of structures and therefore need to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code
(Geological).
(kk) The' greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. Conventional framing does not address the need for a continuous load
path, critical shear transfer mechanisms, connection ties, irregular and flexible portions
of complex shaped structures. The proposed modification to require continuous footings
under braced wall lines will improve performance of buildings or structure during a
seismic event and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new
buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in
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accordance with the scope. and objectives of the International Building Code
(Geological).
(II) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. Conventional framing does not address the need for a continuous load
path,. critical shear transfer mechanisms, connection-ties, irregular and flexible portions
of complex. shaped structures. Unless designed by a registered design professional,
such buildings built by conventional framing requirements will be prone to serious
damage in future large earthquakes. The proposed modification need to be incorporated
into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are
designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
International Building Code (Geological).
(mm) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. Conventional framing does not address the need for a continuous load
path, critical shear transfer mechanisms, connection-ties, irregular and flexible portions
of complex shaped structures. The proposed modification to provide specific detailing
requirements will improve the performance of buildings and structures and therefore
needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to
existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the International Building Code (Geological).
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(nn) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit the use of staple fasteners to resist or
transfer seismic load improve the performance of buildings and structures during a
seismic event and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new
buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures
are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
International Building Code (Geological).
(oo) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require construction documents for wood
frame construction greater than one story in height to be approved and stamped by a
California licensed architect or engineer is intended to assure that the both the structural
design and prescriptive requirement of the code are properly utilized and presented and
therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed
and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International
Residential Code (Geological).
(pp) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing
major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The
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proposed modification addresses special design criteria for hillside buildings that are not
addressed in the International Residential Code and therefore need to be incorporated
into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are
designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
International Residential Code (Geological).
(qq) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed amendments need to be incorporated into the Code to
assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing
buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the International Building Code and consistent with the recent
requirements in the ASCE 7-05 (Geological).
(rr) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to limit the equipment weight is intended to
reduce injuries, save lives, and minimize structural damages and therefore needs to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Residential Code
(Geological).
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(ss) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require specific detailing at large floor
openings is intended to address the poor performance of floor diaphragms with
openings and limit or reduce property damages during a seismic event and therefore
needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures. and
additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed
in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Residential Code
(Geological)..
(tt) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings
and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of
producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to increase the length and limit the location
where shear walls sheathed with lath, plaster or gypsum board are used will help to
ensure that multi-level building will reach its performance objective in resisting higher
levels of seismic loads and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure
that new buildings and structures and additions or alternations to existing buildings or
structures are designed or constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of
the International Residential Code (Geological).
(uu) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
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Earthquake. The proposed modification to place design and construction limits on
stapled nail fasteners used in wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms not
substantiated with cyclic testing will help to maintain minimum quality of construction
and performance standards of structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the
code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Residential
Code (Geological).
(vv) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification requiring minimum sheathing thickness and
nailing type and size will help to maintain minimum quality of construction and
performance standards of structures and therefore need to be incorporated into the
code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing
buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the International Residential Code (Geological).
(ww) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to increase the lap splice requirement is
consistent ACI 318 and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that
new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or
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structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of
the International Residential Code and ACI 318 (Geological).
(xx) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require all exterior walls and interior braced
wall panels in buildings. be supported on continuous footings for a complete load path
and therefore, need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed
and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International
Residential Code (Geological).
(yy) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to provide lateral bracing at the ends of
members will prevent rotation and stabilize the members during construction and
therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed
and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International
Residential Code (Geological).
(zz) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
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Earthquake. The proposed modification to require specific detailing at large roof
openings is intended to address the poor performance of roof diaphragms with openings
and limit or reduce property damages during a seismic event and therefore needs to be
incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or
alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed n
accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Residential Code
(Geological).
(aaa) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including, but not limited to, the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing
major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by
the Santa Ana winds and EI Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. The proposed
modification to prohibit the use of wood foundation systems as well as limit prescriptive
design provisions in an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies to ensure
that new buildings and structures and additions or alternations to existing buildings or
structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of
the International Residential Code (Climatic and Geological).
(bbb) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. In addition, the region is within a climate system capable of producing
major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by
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the Santa Ana winds and EI Nino (or La Nina) subtropical-like weather. This region is
especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and
microorganisms. The proposed modification to prohibit the use of wood foundation walls
in an effort to mitigate potential problems or deficiencies due to the proliferation of
wood-destroying organisms and therefore need to be incorporated into the code to
assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing
buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the International Residential Code (Climatic and Geological).
(ccc) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to anchor masonry chimneys into concrete
foundation will reduce injuries, save lives., and minimize structural damages. Therefore,
this amendment needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings
and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are
designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
International Residential Code (Geological).
(ddd) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake, or soils conditions that may cause liquefaction conditions. The proposed
modification to clarify that the steel sheets need to be thicker than 33mils to qualify for
the reduction factors, need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings
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and structures and additions or alterations to existing buildings or structures are
designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
International Code (Geological).
(eee) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing
major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The
proposed modification to place design and construction limits on staples as fasteners
used in wood structural panel or diaphragms not substantiated with cyclic testing will
help to maintain minimum quality of construction and performance of structures and
therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and
additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the
scope and objectives of the International Residential Code (Geological).
(fff) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require connecting members to be of
sufficient size will help to prevent splitting and therefore need to be incorporated into the
code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions or alterations to existing
buildings or structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the International Residential Code (Geological).
(ggg) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable
of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge
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Earthquake. The proposed modification to provide clarification that a registered design
professional is required to ensure proper design of wood trusses and therefore need to
be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and structures and additions
or alterations to existing buildings or structures are designed and constructed in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Residential Code
(Geological).
(hhh) Potential high seismic activity in the Los Angeles County region may
cause structural failures and subsequent exposure of live wires of photovoltaic systems.
With no means to remove the source of current (the sun), some means of disconnecting
power to the larger amperage conductors is required. The larger amperage conductors
from a combiner box will require a disconnecting means for a higher order of safety and
prevention of shock and fire hazards (Geological).
(iii) Due to fog, wind spray, and possible splashing of seawater, metallic
enclosures are subject to severe corrosive conditions that affect protection of live wires
and components. Metallic enclosures that are located within 804.7 meters (0.5 miles) of
the mean shoreline are especially subject to corrosive conditions (Climatic).
(jjj) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
residential buildings constructed within a region where environmental resources are
scarce due to varying and occasional immoderate temperatures and weather
conditions. The proposed modification to require higher efficiencies of energy usage
and greater beneficial use of environmental material will be achieved with the proposed
expansion of the Mandatory and Voluntary requirements and therefore need to be
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incorporated into the code to assure that new residential buildings are designed and
constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Green
Building Standards Code (Climatic).
(kkk) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
residential buildings constructed within a region where environmental resources are
scarce due to varying and occasional immoderate temperatures and weather
conditions. The proposed modification to require higher efficiencies of energy usage.
and greater beneficial use of environmental material will be achieved with the proposed
expansion of Low Rise Residential Building and therefore need to be incorporated into
the code to assure that new residential buildings are designed and constructed in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Green Building Standards
Code (Climatic).
(III) Where climatic conditions in Santa Monica exist that demand a higher
usage of energy and natural resources, measures that allow conservation and
efficiencies in construction will promote practices to achieve these goals and will be
better realized with a definition of Sustainability as applied to concepts in the California
Green Building Standards Code (Climatic).
(mmm) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having
residential buildings constructed within a region where water resource is scarce. The
proposed modification to install weather-based or soil moisture-based irrigation
controllers for any new residential building subject to Chapter 4, regardless of which
entity provides landscaping, will allow greater efficiencies of outdoor water-use and
therefore need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new residential buildings
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are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
California Green Building Standards Code (Climatic).
(nnn) Some areas of the Los Angeles County region subject residential
structures to water and moisture intrusion due to temperate or humid conditions not
allowing evaporation of introduced water and moisture (Climatic).
SECTION 2. The City Council makes the express finding that the following
modifications and changes to the California Building Standards Code are reasonably
necessary because of the local climatic, geological or topographical conditions and that
each and every one of the local conditions detailed in Section 1 above apply to the
following modifications and changes to the California Building Standards Code:
Municipal Code Justification from Local
No. Amendment Summary
Section Section 1 of this Condition
Resolution
Supplemental Land Hazard Zone
Sections (c), (d),
1 8.12.050 Requirements Geological
(e)
Continuation from previous code cycle
Guardrails for Openable Windows Sections (c), (d),
2 8.12.060 Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
Fire Retardant Roofing
3 8.12.070 Sections (a), (b) Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Tilt-Up Systems Sections (c), (d),
4 8.16.020(a) Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
Re-entrant Corners Sections (c), (d),
5 8.16.020(b) Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
6 8.16.020(c) Minimum Base Shear Sections (c), (d), Geological
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Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
P-Delta Effects Sections (c), (d),
7 8.16.020(d) Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
Provide more stringent requirements
for the structural elements for Wood
Roof Diaphragms where they support
8 8.16.020(e) concrete or masonry walls and to limit Section (i) Geological
the allowable shear loads
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide a higher order of Seismic
Separation Distances between
buildings by modifying the given
9 8.16.020(f) Section (j) Geological
equation
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Continuation from the previous code
amendment to limit the height of light
frame construction with vertical
10 8.16.020(8) irregularities to two stories for one-and- Section (k) Geological
two family dwellings
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Continuation from the previous code
amendment to correct the design
11 8.16.020(h) parameter factors related to Buckling .Section (I) Geological
Restrained Braced Frame systems
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
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County group)
Assumption of Flexible Diaphragm Sections (c), (d),
12 8.16.020(1) Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
New amendment to provide structural
safety standards for Suspended
Ceilings where none currently exist in
13 8.16.020Q) Section (m) Geological
the California Building Code
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Clarify requirements for special
inspection for concrete construction
and eliminate the exception for no
14 8.16.020(k) special inspection for concrete Section (n) Geological
foundation walls
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Amend requirement to require special
inspection for connection grade beams
for driven deep foundations in Seismic
15 8.16.020(1) Section (o) Geological
Category D
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Amend requirement to require special
inspection for connection grade beams
for cast-in place foundations in Seismic
16 8.16.020(m) Section (o) Geological
Category D
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
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Provide more stringent requirement by
requiring special inspection for seismic
resistance for non "box-type" structures
17 8.16.020(n) Section (p) Geological
of one-and-two family dwellings
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Define specific requirements of the
registered design professional for
general structural observation and
18 8.16.020(0) require more comprehensive job-site Section (q) Geological
reporting
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide for more stringent
requirements for seismic structural
observation including lateral design
19 8.16.020(p) Section (r) Geological
with an exception for simple structures
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Foundations -General Sections (c), (d),
20 8.16.030(a) Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
Footing for Interior Bearing Walls Sections (c), (d),
21 8.16.030(b) Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
Wood and Timber Footing Sections (c), (d),
22 8.16.030(c) Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
Foundation Walls; Foundation Wall
Sections (c), (d),
23 8.16.030(d) Drainage Geological
(e)
Continuation from previous code cycle
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Restrict permanent wood foundations
in Seismic Category D due to unknown
pertormance in a seismic event and its
Climatic and
24 8.16.030(e) ability to withstand surrounding Section (s)
Geological
elements
(Amendment from the collaborative. LA
County group)
Restrict the prescriptive design of
foundation walls in Seismic Category D Climatic and
25 8.16.030(f) Section (t)
(Amendment from the collaborative LA Geological
County group)
Provide limitations for the prescriptive
design method of footings for light-
frame construction in Seismic Category Climatic and
26 8.16.030(8) Section (u)
D Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict allowance of timber footings in
Seismic Category D due to unknown
pertormance in a seismic event and its
27 8.16.030(h) ability to withstand surrounding Section (v) Geological
elements
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict allowance of timber deep
foundations designed as poles or piles Climatic and
28 8.16.030(1) Section (w)
in Seismic Category D due to unknown Geological
pertormance in a seismic event and its
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ability to withstand surrounding
elements
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Continue restricted use of plain
structural concrete for walls, footings
29 8.16.040(a) and pedestals in Seismic Category D Section (x) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Concrete Special Moment Frame
Sections (c), (d),
30 8.16.040(b) Column Confinement Geological
(e)
Continuation from previous code cycle
Special Reinforced Concrete Wall
Sections (c), (d),
31 8.16.040(c) Capacity Geological
(e)
Continuation from previous code cycle
Reinforced Concrete Diaphragms Sections (c), (d),
32 8.16.040(d) Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
Tilt-Up Buildings Sections (c), (d),
33 8.16.040(e) Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
Deflection of Slender Walls Sections (c), (d),
34 8.16.040(f) Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
Provide for critical design criteria of
concrete columns and concrete shear
35 8.16.040(8) walls Section (y) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
36 8.16.040(h) Require intermediate structural walls to Section (z) Geological
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meet additional standards in Seismic
Category D
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Structural wall piers in Seismic
Category D to comply with additional
37 8.16.040(1) standards Section (aa) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict uses of plain structural
concrete as minimum reinforcement
and provide for additional reinforcing
38 8.16.040Q) Section (bb) Geological
methods
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Concrete and Masonry Chimneys -
39 8.16.050(a) Alteration and Repair Standards Section (h) Geological
Continuation from. previous code cycle
Reinforcing and Seismic Anchorage
40 8.16.050(b) Section (g) Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
Continue amendment requirement for
Specially Concentric Braced Frames Sections (c), (d),
41 8.16.060(a) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA (e)
County group)
Provide for more stringent
requirements for structural welds to be
42 8.16.060(b) Section (cc) Geological
consistent with welding institute
standards
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(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict use of staples to resistor
transfer seismic forces in Seismic
43 8.16.070(a) Category D Section (dd) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Retaining Walls Sections{c), (d),
44 8.16.070(b) Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
Require more stringent specifications
for hold-down connectors for seismic
design protection. Specific component
Climatic and
45 8.16.070(c) and install methods for Seismic Section (ee)
Geological
Category D
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict use of staples for shear walls
and diaphragms
46 8.16.070(d) Section (dd) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Conventional Light Frame Construction Sections (c), (d),
47 8.16.070(e) Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)'
Restrict use of wood in retaining and
crib walls in Seismic Category D due to
unknown pertormance in a seismic Climatic and
48 8.16.070(f) Section (ff)
event and its ability to withstand Geological
surrounding elements
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
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County group)
Require nails installed with snail-gun
to meet same dimensions as hand-
49 8.16.070(8) driven nails in Seismic Category D Section (gg) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict use of staples for wood
structural panel diaphragms in Seismic
50 8.16.070(h) Category D Section (hh) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Modified requirements for wood shear
walls used to resist seismic forces in
51 8.16.070(1) Seismic Category D Section (ii) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restriction of material type for
sheathed shear walls at the top-level of
multi-story buildings in Seismic
52 8.16.070Q) Section Qj) Geological
Category D
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
More stringent requirements for braced
wall line support in Seismic Category D
53 8.16.070(k) Section (kk) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Additional requirements for masonry
54 8.16.070(1) Section (II) Geological
and stone wall veneer installed in the
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first story" above the grade plane, in
Seismic Category D
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide for more stringent
requirements for braced wall sheathing
55 8.16.070(m) Section (kk) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
More stringent requirements for
sheathing attachment in Seismic
Category D. Staples fasteners are not
56 8.16.070(n) Section (nn) Geological
allowed
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Analysis and Design of Special Geological
57 8.20.050 Provisions for Hillside Buildings Sections (c), (d), and
Continuation from previous code cycle (e)' (~ Topographical
Requirement that construction
drawings for woodframe structures
more than one-story shall be stamped
58 8.22.030(a) Section (oo) Geological
by a licensed architect or engineer
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Requirement that slopes steeper than
33-1/3 percent are to comply with the Topographical
59 8.22.030(b) structural requirements of Chapter 16 Section (pp) and
of the California Building Code Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
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County group)
Provide more stringent requirements
for irregularor "box" shaped structures
by not allowing exceptions in Chapter 3
60 8.22.030(c) Section (qq) Geological
of the California Residential Code
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Limit the weight and height of
mechanical and plumbing equipment
for attic floor systems to Tess than 400
61 8.22.030(d) pounds, and a maximum height of four Section (rr) Geological
feet
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Establish criteria for openings in
horizontal diaphragms to limit the
62 8.22.030(e) maximum floor opening Section (ss) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide more stringent requirements
for allowed material types for bracing
requirements and restrict material types
63 8.22.030(f) with unknown performance in Seismic Section (tt) Geological
Category D
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide more stringent requirements
64 8.22.030(8) Section (uu) Geological
for allowed material types for
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intermittent bracing methods and
restrict material types with unknown
performance in Seismic Category D
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide more stringent requirements
for alternate braced wall panels by
increasing minimum size of panel
65 8.22.030(h) sheathing, type of nail fasteners and Section (vv) Geological
reinforcing lap
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide more stringent requirements
for portal frame construction by
increasing minimum size of panel
66 8.22.030(1) Section (w) Geological
sheathing and type of nail fasteners
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Require a minimum lap splice for PFH
67 8.22.030Q) Section (ww) Geological
methods of construction
Require more stringent requirements
for continuous sheathing by increasing
minimum size of panel sheathing and
68 8.22.030(k) Section (w) Geological
type of nail fasteners
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Require more stringent requirements
69 8.22.030(1) Section (vv) Geological
for Method CS-PF by increasing
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minimum size of panel sheathing and
anchoring methods
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Delete California Residential Code
Section which allows intervals of
continuous foundations for braced wall
70 8.22.030(m) Section (xx) Geological
panel support in Seismic Category DZ
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Require a higher depth-to-thickness
ratio for lateral support of roof framing
71 8.22.030(n) members and ceiling joists Section (yy) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Roof openings in horizontal
diaphragms to comply with added
Section R503.2.4 to limit the maximum
72 8.22.030(0) Section (zz) Geological
roof opening and shear transfer
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict the use of wood foundations in
Seismic Category D due to unknown
performance in a seismic event and its Climatic and
73 8.22.050(a) Section (aaa)
resistance to the elements Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
74 8.22.050(b) Restrict the use of wood foundations Section (bbb) Climatic and
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walls Seismic Category D due to Geological
unknown pertormance in a seismic
event and its resistance to the
elements
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Requirement for chimneys to anchor
four No. 4 reinforcing bars into the
75 8.22.060(a) concrete foundation for seismic support Section (ccc) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Modification of conflicting language in
an applicable reference standard that
allows less stringent fastening of steel
76 8.22.070(a) Section (ddd) Geological
sheets for cold formed steel reinforcing
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict the use of staples for wood
fastening methods
77 8.22.080(a) Section (eee) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict the use of staples in the
alternate attachment method
78 8.22.080(b) Section (eee) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide for methods to protect wood in
79 8.22.080(c) joist heel joint connections that may be Section (ff~ Geological
damaged during nailing
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(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Require that design of wood trusses to
be pertormed by a registered
80 8.22.080(d) professional Section (ggg) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Change wording to clarify requirements
for temporary power poles
81 8.24.060 Sections (e), (f) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Underground Concrete Vaults and
Sections (c), (d),
82 8.24.070 Handholes Geological
(e)
Continuation from previous code cycle
Add two exceptions to the requirement
for the disconnecting means for solar
83 8.24.080 photovoltaic systems Section (hhh) Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Require metallic enclosures installed
within the proximity of the mean
84 8.24.090 Section (iii) Climatic
shoreline to have a higher degree of
corrosion protection
Non-Water-Using Urinals as Plumbing
85 8.32.060 Fixtures Sections (a), (b) Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
86 8.32.070 Seismic Gas Shutoff Devices Sections (c), (d), Geological
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Continuation from previous code cycle (e)
Additional Requirements -Building
87 8.40.020(a) Addresses Sections (a), (b) Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Problematic Systems and Systems
88 8.40.020(b) Out-of-Service Sections (a); (b) Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Firewatch
89 8.40.020(c) Sections (a), (b) Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Seizure of Fireworks
90 8.40.020(d) Sections (a), (b) Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Update the Degree of Occupancy
Hazard Table 8.44-A to coordinate with
91 8.44.050(a) Sections (a), (b) Climatic
occupancy classes in the California
Building Code
Exceptions to Sprinkler Systems
92 8.44.050(b) Sections (a), (b) Climatic
Continuation from. previous code cycle
Minimum Requirements - Non-
93 8.44.050(c) Occupied Buildings Sections (a), (b) Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
High-Rise Building Requirements
94 8.44.090 Sections (a), (b) Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Smoke Detectors -Existing Residential
95 8.44.100 Occupancies Sections (a), (b) Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Standards for Fire Protection
96 8.44.110 Sections (a), (b) Climatic
Add requirement for a fire protection
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system notification device for one-and-
two family dwellings
Seismic Protection of Fire Sprinkler
97 8.44.120 Systems Sections (a), (b) Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Fire Alarm Requirements
98 8.44.140 Sections (a), (b) Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Seismic Strengthening Provisions for
Existing Concrete and Reinforced
Sections (c), (d),
99 8.64.080 Masonry Wall Buildings with Flexible Geological
(e)
Diaphragms-Analysis and Design
Continuation from previous code cycle
Seismic Strengthening Provisions for
Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls in
Sections (c), (d),
100 8.72.080 Light, Wood-Framed Building - Geological
(e)
Analysis and Design
.Continuation from previous code cycle
Seismic Strengthening Provisions for
Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls in
Sections (c), (d),
101 8.72.090 Light, Wood-Framed Building - Geological
(e)
Materials of Construction
Continuation from previous code cycle
Seismic Strengthening Provisions for
Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls in
Sections (c), (d),
102 8.72.110 Light, Wood-Framed Building -Quality Geological
(e)
Assurance
Continuation from previous code cycle
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Clarify application of the mandatory
and voluntary provisions in the
CALGreen Code to include all new
103 8.106.030 Section Qjj) Climatic
residential buildings
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Modify the definition of low-rise
residential building to include buildings
104 8.106.040 that are six stories and less Section (kkk) Climatic
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Add a definition of Sustainability as the
term is used in the CALGreen Code but
not defined with specific applicability to
105 8.106.050 Section (III) Climatic
green standards
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Eliminate specifcity of the required
installer for weather-based irrigation
106 8.106.060 controllers Section (mmm) Climatic
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Require details of how flashing is to be
executed in certain locations to ensure
moisture protection of building
107 8.106.070 Section (nnn) Climatic
elements and occupants
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and
thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
~L
MARSHA J S MOUTRIE
City Attorney
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Adopted and approved this 26th day of
Bobby Sh ver, Mayor
I, Maria M. Stewart, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 10538 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
Monica City Council held on the 26t" day of October, 2010, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers: Bloom, Davis, Holbrook, O'Day, McKeown
Mayor Shriver,
Noes: Counciimembers: None
Abstain: Councilmembers: None
Absent: Councilmembers: .Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor
ATTEST:
Maria M. Stewart, Ci Clerk