R10776City Council Meeting 10 -22 -2013 Santa Monica,
California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 10776 (CGS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL AND
TOPOGRAPHIC 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 2013 edition of the California Building Standards Code on July 1, 2013;
and such code will be effective 180 days thereafter, which is January 1, 2014; 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 5, 2013 and September 12, 2013, the Building and
Fire Life Safety Commission met to consider recommendations to the City Council
regarding adopting the 2013 California Building Standards Code, local amendments to
that Code, and local climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, at the September 12, 2013 meeting, the Building and Safety
Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution
making necessary local findings and adopt the 2013 California Building Standards Code
with local amendments, as modified by the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the majority of the local amendments were recommended from a
collaborative group of Building Officials from the Los Angeles County region; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds each of the amendments necessary and
applicable to Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the 2013 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:
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:
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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 El Nino
(or La Nina) subtropical -like weather (Climatic).
(b) Santa Monica is situated in Southern California which has extreme and
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
activity would have on potentially hazardous buildings and the related potential
demands on emergency service 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
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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) 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 1987 Whittier Narrows Earthquake, the 1971 San Fernando
Earthquake and the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake. This amendment will reduce the
failure of concrete and clay tile roofs during a significant earthquake and is in
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accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code
(Geological).
(h) 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 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 /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
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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).
(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 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 and structures
are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
International Building Code (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 limit certain types of exemption from special
inspection 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
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in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code
(Geological).
(m) 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).
(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 recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. Additionally, the topography within the Los Angeles region includes
significant hillsides with narrow and winding access that makes timely response by fire
suppression vehicles challenging and difficult. The proposed modification establishes
design parameters to better mitigate and limit property damage that are the results of
increased seismic forces which are imparted upon hillside buildings and 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
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and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International
Building Code (Geological and Topographical).
(o) This amendment is necessary for administrative clarification. It does not
modify a Building Standards pursuant to Sections 17958 and 18941.5 of the California
Health and Safety Code and does not require an express finding to be made pursuant
to Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code. This
amendment established administrative standards for the effective enforcement of
building standards 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 (Administrative).
(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. 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 El 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
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 (Climatic and 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 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).
(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 recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require minimum reinforcement in stepped
footings is intended to improve performance of buildings and 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).
(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
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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).
(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. 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 El 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).
(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
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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 El 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
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).
(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 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).
(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. The proposed modification to require minimum reinforcement to address
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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
designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the
International Building Code (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 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).
(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 1987 Whittier Narrows Earthquake, the 1971 San Fernando
Earthquake and the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake. This amendment will reduce the
failure of concrete and clay tile roofs during a significant earthquake and is in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code
(Geological).
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(z) 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 tile 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).
(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 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).
(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. 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 El Nino (or La Nina) subtropical -like weather. This region is
especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and
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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).
(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 modification to require mechanically driven nails to have the
same dimensions as hand - driven nail will result in improved quality of construction and
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).
(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 establish minimum performance
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
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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 recent 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).
(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 recent 1994 Northridge
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 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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(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. 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
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 recent 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 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).
(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 recent 1994 Northridge
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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 structure 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).
(jj) Section R312.2 of the California Residential Code requires a minimum height
of the window sill at 24- inches above the finished floor but this dimension is in conflict
with the California Building Code which states R2 and R3 occupancies. This
amendment is, necessary for administrative clarification. It does not modify a Building
Standards pursuant to Sections 17958 and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code and does not require an express finding to be made pursuant to Sections 17958.5
and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code (Administrative).
(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. 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
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and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International
Residential Code (Geological).
(II) 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 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).
(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, the 1987 Whittier Narrows Earthquake, the 1971 San Fernando
Earthquake and the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake. This amendment will improve the
performance of buildings that otherwise may be designed and constructed in
accordance with the CRC during a significant earthquake. This amendment is in
accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Residential Code
(Geological).
(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 amendments need to be incorporated into the Code to
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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 -10 (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 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).
(pp) 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).
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(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 recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to eliminate the usage of a single top plate 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).
(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 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).
(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 place design and construction limits on
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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).
(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 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).
(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 recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification ensures that the structural integrity with respect
to "maximum shear wall aspect ratios" is maintained, 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). -
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(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 recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification reduces the aspect ratio 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).
(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 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):
(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 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
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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 recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to not allow the use of unreinforced masonry is
intended to prevent non - ductile failures and sudden structural collapses 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).
(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 recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to increase reinforcements will ensure that the
ductility requirements for buildings in high seismic region meet the intent of the code
and limit potential property damages 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).
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(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 El 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 recent 1994 Northridge
Earthquake. The proposed modification to require continuous footings under braced
wall lines, require reinforcement in one- and two- family dwelling, and minimum
reinforcement in stepped footings will improve performance of buildings or structure
during a seismic event and minimize potential problems or deficiencies 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).
(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
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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 El 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).
(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. 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).
(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
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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).
(ff) Due to fog, salt laden air, 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 402.4 meters (0.25 miles)
of the mean shoreline are especially subject to corrosive conditions (Climatic).
(ggg) Where climatic conditions in Santa Monica create demands for 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).
(hhh) 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. This local condition also challenges the demand and need for energy
resources upon the local utilities. The proposed modification to include the, green
building requirements of Chapter 4 for any scope of residential work will assure that
- existing residential buildings will be constructed in accordance with the scope and
objectives of the California Green Building Standards Code (Climatic).
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(iii) Some areas of the Los Angeles ,County region subject residential
structures to water and moisture intrusion due to varying temperatures and /or humid
conditions not allowing evaporation of introduced water and moisture (Climatic).
(jjj) The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area where
environmental resources are scarce due to varying and occasional immoderate
temperature and weather conditions. The proposed amendment to require greater
access for environmentally friendly vehicles will promote a lower contribution to
greenhouse gases and less effect to the local environment and reduced demands for
local energy and resources. (Climatic).
SECTION 2. The City Council expressly findings 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, as follows:
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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
Fire Retardant Roofing.
2
8.12.070
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
3
8.12.080(a)
Prohibit spaced sheathing board as a
Sections (c), (d),
Geological
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base rooftops where concrete or clay
(e), (g)
tile is installed.
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Continuation from the previous code
amendment to limit the height of light
frame construction with vertical
irregularities to two stories for one -and-
4
8.12.080(b)
Section (h)
Geological
two family dwellings.
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide more stringent requirements
for the structural elements for Wood
Roof Diaphragms where they support
concrete or masonry walls and to limit
5
8.12.080(c)
Section (i)
Geological
the allowable shear loads.
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Amendment to provide structural safety
standards for Suspended Ceilings
where none currently exist in the
6
8.12.080(d)
California Building Code.
Section Q)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
7
8.12.090(a)
Define specific requirements of the
Section (k)
Geological
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registered design professional for
general structural observation and
require more comprehensive job -site
reporting.
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide for more stringent
requirements for seismic structural
observation including lateral design
8
8.12.090(b)
with an exception for simple structures
Section (k)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Clarify requirements for special
inspection for concrete construction
and eliminate the exception for no
special inspection for concrete
9
8.12.090(c)
Section (1)
Geological
foundation walls.
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide more stringent requirement by
requiring special inspection for seismic
resistance for non "box- type" structures
10
8.12.090(d)
Section (m)
Geological
of one - and -two family dwellings.
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
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WE
County group)
Analysis and Design of Special
Provisions for Hillside Buildings
Geological
11
8.12.090(e)
Continuation from previous code cycle
Section (n)
and
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
Topographical
County group)
Capacity requirements for joist hangers
and vertical load bearing capacity.
12
8.12.090(f)
Sections (o)
Administrative
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict permanent wood foundations
in Seismic Design Categories D, E, F
due to unknown performance in a
seismic event and its ability to
Climatic and
13
8.12.100(a)
Section (p)
withstand surrounding elements.
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict the prescriptive design of
foundation walls in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F.
Climatic and
14
8.12.100(b)
Section (q)
Continuation from previous code cycle
Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Foundations — Stepped Footings.
Continuation from previous code cycle
15
8.12.100(c)
Section (r)
Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
WE
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Provide limitations for the prescriptive
design method of footings for light -
frame construction in Seismic Design
Climatic and
16
8.12.100(d)
Categories D, E, F.
Section (s)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict allowance of timber footings in
Seismic Design Categories D, E, F due
to unknown performance in a seismic
event and its ability to withstand
17
8.12.100(e)
Section (t)
Geological
surrounding elements.
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict allowance of timber deep
foundations designed as poles or piles
in Seismic Category D due to unknown
performance in a seismic event and its
Climatic and
18
8.12.100(f)
ability to withstand surrounding
Section (u)
Geological
elements.
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Structural wall piers in Seismic Design
Categories D, E, F to comply with
19
8.12.110(a)
Section (v)
Geological
additional standards.
Continuation from previous code cycle
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32
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict uses of plain structural
concrete as minimum reinforcement
and provide for additional reinforcing
20
8.12.110(b)
methods.
Section (w)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide for critical design criteria of
concrete columns and concrete shear
walls.
21
8.12.110(c)
Section (x)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Concrete and Masonry Chimneys —
22
8.12.120(a)
Alteration and Repair Standards
Section (y)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
Reinforcing and Seismic Anchorage
23
8.12.120(b)
Section (z)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
Restrict use of staples to resist or
transfer seismic forces in Seismic
Design Categories D, E, F.
24
8.12.140(a)
Section (aa)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict use of wood in retaining and
Climatic and
25
8.12.140(b)
Section (bb)
)
crib walls in Seismic Design Categories
Geological
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D, E, F due to unknown performance in
a seismic event and its ability to
withstand surrounding elements.
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Require nails installed with a
mechanical driver to meet same
dimensions as hand - driven nails in
26
8.12.140(c)
Seismic Design Categories D, E, F
Section (cc)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Require more stringent specifications
for hold -down connectors for seismic
design protection. Specific component
and install methods for Seismic Design
Climatic and
27
8.12.140(d)
Section (dd)
Categories D, E, F.
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Standards requirement for wood -frame
diaphragms with restrictions for
28
8.12.140(e)
Seismic Design Categories D, E, F.
Section (ee)
Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Standards requirement for wood -frame
29
8.12.140(f)
Section (ff)
Geological
shear walls with restrictions for Seismic
33
34
Design Categories D, E, F.
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
More stringent requirements for braced
wall line support.
30
8.12.140(g)
Continuation from previous code cycle
Section (gg)
Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Alternative bracing standards for
panels and panel adjacent to a door or
window opening with considerations for
31
8.12.140(h)
Section (hh)
Geological
Seismic Design Categories D, E.
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide for more stringent
requirements for braced wall sheathing
based Seismic Design Category.
32
8.12.140(i)
Section (ii)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
More stringent requirements for
sheathing attachment in Seismic
Design Categories D, E, F. Staples
33
8.12.1400)
fasteners are not allowed.
Section (ii)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
34
35
Analysis and Design of Special
Provisions for Hillside Buildings
Geological
34
8.20.050
Continuation from previous code cycle
Section (n)
and
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
Topographical
County group)
Stricter requirement for height of
35
8.22.025(a)
window sills in dwelling units to be
Section Qj)
Administrative
consistent with State Code provisions.
Requirement that construction
drawings for woodframe structures
more than one -story shall be stamped
36
8.22.030(a)
by a licensed architect or engineer.
Section (kk)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Requirement that slopes steeper than
33 -1/3 percent are to comply with the
structural requirements of Chapter 16
Topographical
37
8.22.030(b)
of the California Building Code.
Section (II)
and
Continuation from previous code cycle
Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Determination of parameters for
Seismic Design Categories.
38
8.22.030(c)
Section (mm)
Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide more stringent requirements
39
8.22.030(d)
Section (nn)
Geological
for irregular or "box" shaped structures
35
36
by not allowing exceptions in Chapter 3
of the California Residential Code
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Require attachment of mechanical or
plumbing fixtures and equipment to the
structure.
40
8.22.030(e)
Section (oo)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Limit the weight and height of
mechanical and plumbing equipment
for attic floor systems to less than 400
41
8.22.030(f)
pounds, and a maximum height of four
Section (oo)
Geological
feet.
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Establish criteria for openings in
horizontal diaphragms to limit the
maximum floor opening.
42
8.22.030(g)
Section (pp)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restriction of single top plate in stud
walls in Seismic Design Category D.
43
8.22.030(h)
Section (qq)
Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
44
8.22.030(i)
Provide more stringent requirements
Section (rr)
Geological
36
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for allowed material types for bracing
requirements and restrict material types
with unknown performance in Seismic
Category D.
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide more stringent requirements
for allowed material types for
intermittent bracing methods and
restrict material types with unknown
45
8.22.0306)
Section (ss)
Geological
performance in Seismic Category D.
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide more stringent requirements
for alternate braced wall panels by
increasing minimum size of panel
sheathing. type of nail fasteners and
46
8.22.030(k)
Section (tt)
Geological
reinforcing lap.
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Provide more stringent requirements
for portal frame construction by
47
8.22.030(1)
increasing minimum size of panel
Section (tt)
Geological
sheathing and type of nail fasteners.
Continuation from previous code cycle
37
RE
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Minimum length of braced wall panels
based on wall height for Method PFH
48
8.22.030(m)
and CS -PF.
Section (uu)
Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Minimum number of braced wall panels
based on length in Seismic Design
49
8.22.030(n)
Category D.
Section (vv)
Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Require more stringent requirements
for Method CS -PF by increasing
minimum size of panel sheathing and
50
8.22.030(0)
anchoring methods.
Section (tt)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Delete California Residential Code
Section which allows intervals of
continuous foundations for braced wall
51
8.22.030(p)
panel support in Seismic Category D.
Section (ww)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Roof openings in horizontal
52
8.22.030(q)
Section (xx)
Geological
diaphragms to comply with added
RE
-M,
Section R803.2.4 to limit the maximum
roof opening and shear transfer.
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Design requirement for parapet walls in
Seismic Design Category D.
53
8.22.030(r)
Section (yy)
Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Stricter requirement for masonry
element reinforcing.
54
8.22.030(s)
Section (zz)
Geological
(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
55
8.22.050(a)
resistance to the elements.
Section (aaa)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Requirement for higher structural
design in continuous footings in
56
8.22.050(b)
Seismic Design Category D.
Section (bbb)
Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict the use of wood foundations
Climatic and
57
8.22.050(c)
walls Seismic Design Category D due
Section (ccc)
Geological
to unknown performance in a seismic
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event and its resistance to the
elements.
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Requirement for chimneys to anchor
four No. 4 reinforcing bars into the
concrete foundation for seismic
58
8.22.060(a)
support.
Section (ddd)
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict the use of staples for wood
fastening methods.
59
8.22.080(a)
Continuation from previous code cycle
Section (eee)
Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Restrict the use of staples in the
alternate attachment method.
60
8.22.080(b)
Continuation from previous code cycle
Section (eee)
Geological
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Require metallic enclosures installed
within the proximity of the mean
61
8.24.090
shoreline to have a higher degree of
Section (fff)
Climatic
corrosion protection.
-
Continuation from previous code cycle
62
8.32.040
Require protection of ground water by
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
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C[I
prohibiting water softener discharge to
dry wells meeting standards of the
Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Continuation from previous code cycle
Seismic Gas Shutoff Devices.
Sections (c), (d),
63
8.32.070
Geological
Continuation from previous code cycle
(e)
Additional Requirements — Building
64
8.40.020(a)
Addresses.
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Problematic Systems and Systems
65
8.40.020(b)
Out -of- Service.
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Firewatch.
66
8.40.020(c)
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
67
8.40.020(d)
Automatic Wet Standpipes.
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
68
8.40.020(e)
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
Seizure of Fireworks.
69
8A0.020(f)
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Solar Photovoltaic Standards for
70
8.40.030
rooftops and fire safety.
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Update the Degree of Occupancy
Hazard Table 8.44 -A to coordinate with
71
8.44.050(a)
occupancy classes in the California
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
Building Code.
Continuation from previous code cycle
72
8.44.050(b)
Exceptions to Sprinkler Systems.
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
C[I
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Continuation from previous code cycle
Minimum Requirements — Non -
73
8.44.050(c)
Occupied Buildings.
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
High /Mid -Rise Building Requirements.
Sections (a), (b),
Climatic,
74
8.44.090
Continuation from previous code cycle
(c), (d)
Geologic
Smoke Detectors — Existing Residential
75
8.44.100
Occupancies.
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Standards for Fire Protection
Add requirement for a fire protection
76
8.44.110
system notification device for one -and-
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
two family dwellings.
Continuation from previous code cycle
Seismic Protection of Fire Sprinkler
77
8.44.120
Systems.
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Fire Alarm Requirements.
78
8.44.140
Sections (a), (b)
Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
Add a definition of Sustainability as the
term is used in the CAL-Green Code but
not defined with specific applicability to
79
8.106.050
green standards.
Section (ggg)
Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
80
8.106.053
Increase applicability of Chapter 4 of
Section (hhh)
Climatic
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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
MA A O ES MO RIE
City Attorney
43
the CALGreen Code to include any
work in existing residential occupancies
(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
81
8.106.070
elements and occupants.
Section (iii)
Climatic
Continuation from previous code cycle
(Amendment from the collaborative LA
County group)
Require additional capacity of new
82
8.106.100
electrical systems for all occupancies
Section Qjj)
Climatic
for future electric vehicle charging.
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
MA A O ES MO RIE
City Attorney
43
Adopted and approved this 22nd day of October, 2013.
am O'Connor, Mayor
I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 10776 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
Monica City Council held on the 22nd day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Holbrook, McKeown, Vazquez, Winterer
Mayor O'Connor
NOES: Councilmember: None
ABSENT: Councilmember: Mayor Pro Tern O'Day
ATTEST:
Ste- QL
Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk