HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 199 ORDINANCE NO. 199
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO AMENDING TITLE 8
(BUILDING REGULATIONS) TO THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, THE UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION
INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES (LATEST PRINTING) , THE UNIFORM ADMINIS-
TRATIVE CODE, 1988 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS 7, 321? 35, 38, 57 AND 70, 1988
EDITION, AND THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, ALL PUBLISHED
BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1987 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION; THE UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES, 1988 EDITION, AND THE IAPMO
INSTALLATION STANDARDS, 1988 EDITION, ALL PUBLISHED BY THE INTER-
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS
AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES, 1988 EDITION,
PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND
MECHANICAL OFFICIALS AND THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING
OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE,
1988 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE, 1988
EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING
OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS
I-A, I-B, I-C, II-A, II-B, II-D, II-E, III-A, III-C, III-D, IV-A,
V-A AND VI-A, VI-B, 1988 EDITION, AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE
STANDARDS, 1988 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS
ASSOCIATION AND THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFIC-
IALS; THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1988 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM
CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1988 EDITION, PUB-
LISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS,
ALL AS AMENDED.
Section 1. This amendment has been evaluated in accordance
with the California Environmental duality Act and this city' s
environmental impact procedures guidelines and the project has
been determined to be categorically exempt (Class 8 Exemption) .
Section 2 . Title 8 (Building Regulations) of the Atascadero
Municipal Code is amended to read as contained in the attached `
Exhibit A, which is hereby made a part of this ordinance by
reference.
Ordinance No. 199
Section 3. Penalty Provisions _
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove,
convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building,
structure or building service equipment or cause or permit the
same to be done in violation of this Title and the technical
codes .
Penalties for violation of this Title shall be as set forth
in Chapter 3 of Title d of this code.
Section 4 . Publication .
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published
once within fifteen ( 15) days after its passage in the Atascadero
News, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published, and
circulated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the
Government Code, shall certify the adopting and posting of this
ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification
together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of
Ordinances of this City.
Section 5 . Effective Date .
This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and
effect at 12 : 01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage.
On motion by Councilperson Borgeson and seconded by Councilperson Mackey
, the foregoing ordinance is hereby adopted in its
entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lilley, Shiers, Borgeson, Mackey and Mayor Dexter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DATE ADOPTED: 01/09/90
Ro in Dexter, Mayor
City of Atascadero, California
ATTEST:
BOYD C. S RITZ, City Cler
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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RAY WI SOR, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO ORM:
ARTHER MO ANDON, ity Attorney
PREPARED BY:
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Community evelop t Director
TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS INDEX
CHAPTER 1 . ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 1-5
18-1 . 101 Adoption of Uniform Administrative Code. . . . . . 1
8-1 . 102 Modification of Certain Parts of the Uniform
Administrative Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
8-1 . 103 Addition to Section ( 104( f) } Uniform
Administrative Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
8-1 . 104 Establishment of Board of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
8-1 . 105 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
8-1 . 106 Exempted Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
8-1 . 107 Permits Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
8-1 . 108 Expiration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CHAPTER 2 . BUILDING CODE 6-7
8-2 . 101 Adoption of Uniform Building Code. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8-2 . 102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform
Building Code- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
8-2 . 103 Grading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
8-2 . 104 Parapets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CHAPTER 3 . ELECTRICAL CODE 8
8-3 . 101 Adoption of National Electrical Code. . . . . . . . . 8
8-3 . 102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the
National Electrical Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8-3 . 103 Addition of Certain Parts of the
national Electrical Code. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 8
CHAPTER 4 . PLUMBING CODE 9-18
8-4 .101 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code. . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8-4 . 102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform
Plumbing Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8-4 . 103 Use of Plastic Pipe in Water Systems . . . . . . . . . 9
8-4 . 104 Building Sewers . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8-4 . 105 Private Sewage Disposal Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
CHAPTER 5 . MECHANICAL CODE 19-20
8-5 . 101 Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code. . . . . . . . . . 19
8-5. 102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform
Mechanical Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8-5 . 103 Installation of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas-burning Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20
CHAPTER 6 . SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE 21
8-6 . 101 Adoption of Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and
Hot Tub Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8-6 . 102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform
Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. . . . . . . . . . 21
8-6 . 103 Swimming Pool Defined. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Building Regulations index
CHAPTER 7 - SIGN CODE 22
8-7 . 101 Adoption of Uniform Sign code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8-7 . 102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform
Signcode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CHAPTER S . FIRE CODE 23-25
8-8 - 101 Adoption of Uniform Fire Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8-8 . 102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform
FireCode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8-8 . 103 Board of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8-8 . 104 Alarm Signal Defined. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
8-8 . 105 Establishment of Limits of Districts in
Storage of Explosives and Blasting Agents
Prohibited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8-8 . 106 Establishment of Limits of Districts in
Which Storage of Explosives and Blasting
Agents is Prohibited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8-8 . 107 Establishment of Limits in Which Storage
of Liquified Petroleum Gases is restricted. . . 24
8-8 . 108 Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems . . . . . . . . . 24-25
8-8 . 109 Fire Retardant Roofing Materials Required,. . . . 25
8-8 - 110 Fire Apparatus Access Roads - Turning Radius . 25
8-8 . 111 Fire Apparatus Access Roads - Grade. . . . . . . . . . 25
CHAPTER 9 . HOUSING CODE 26-27
8-9 . 101 Adoption of Uniform Housing Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8-9 . 102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform
Housing Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8-9 . 103 References to Building Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8-9 . 104 Appeals Board. . -. 26
8-9 - 105 Time Limits for Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
CHAPTER 10 . DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE 28-29
8-10 . 101 Adoption of Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8-10. 102 As an Alternative. . . . 28
8-10 . 103 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Code
for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings . . . . . 28
8-10 . 104 References to Building code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8-10 . 105 Appeals Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8-10 - 106 Time Limit For Appeals . . . 29
CHAPTER 11 . BUILDING CONSERVATION CODE 30
8-11 - 101 Adoption of Uniform Code for Building
Conservation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
APPENDIX FEE SCHEDULE 1A-3A
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TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS
Chapter 1 . Administrative Code
8-1 . 101. Adoption of Uniform Administrative Code. Certain
documents marked and designated as the "Uniform Administrative
Code" , 1988 Edition, published by the International Conference of
Building Officials, are hereby adopted for establishing adminis-
trative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for
technical codes which regulate site preparation and construction,
alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of
buildings, structures and building service equipment. Each and
all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such
"Uniform Administrative Code" , 1988 Edition, published by the
International Conference of Building Officials, on file in the
Building Division, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof
as if fully set out in this Chapter, except as otherwise provided
in this Chapter.
8-1 . 102 . Modification of Certain Parts of the Uniform
Administrative Code. The following portions of the "Uniform
Administrative Code" , 1988 Edition, are hereby deleted:
(a) Section 204 (Board of Appeals)
(b) Section 304 (b) (Permit Fees)
(c) Section 304 (c) (Plan Review Fees)
(d) Section 304 (d) (2 ) (Fee) Change reference to" . . . .Tables
Nos . 3-A through 3-H" to read " . . . the resolution of the
City Council establishing fees . "
(e) Section 305(h) (Reinspections) Change reference to
" . . . .Tables Nos . 3-A through 3-H" to read " . . .the
resolution of the City Council establishing fees . "
( f) Table No. 3-A (Building Permit Fees)
(g) Table No. 3-B (Electrical Permit Fees)
(h) Table No. 3-C (Mechanical Permit Fees)
( i) Table No. 3-D (Plumbing Permit Fees)
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(j ) Table No. 3-E (Grading Permit Fees)
(k) Table No. 3-F (Grading Plan Review Fees)
8-1 . 103 . The Following Shall Be Added To Section 104( f) Uniform
Administrative Code:
1 . when proposed use is other than originally designed and/or
intended as determined by the Building Official, railroad
cars, cabooses, shipping Containers and similar assemblies,
etc . , may not be moved into or relocated within the City
limits without his prior approval.
2 . Railroad cars, cabooses, shipping containers and similar
assemblies, etc. , do not qualify as conventional construc-
tion; therefore, all design/engineering work, plans,
calculations, etc . , must be accomplished by a California
licensed architect or engineer.
8-1 . 104 . Establishment of Board of Appeals . In order to conduct
hearings to determine the suitability of alternate materials and
methods of installation and to provide for reasonable interpreta-
tions of the provisions of this Title, a Board of Appeals is
hereby established. The Board of Appeals shall also make inter-
pretations of and hear appeals pursuant to the Housing and
Dangerous Building Codes .
(a) Membership The Board of Appeals shall consist of five
(5) members, two (2) of whom shall be general contrac-
tors, one (1) of whom shall be a structural engineer,
or architect or other licensed professional in the
building design field, one (1) of whom shall be a
specialty contractor, all whom shall be qualified by
experience and training, and one (1) of whom shall be a
member of the public who is not one of the foregoing.
Members of the Board of Appeals shall be appointed by
and serve at the pleasure of the City Council . Each
member shall comply with applicable provisions of the
Political Reform Act of 1974 , California Government
Section 810001, et seq. The Building Official shall
serve as Secretary to the Board of Appeals
(b) Eligibility. A person shall live within the City to be
eligible for appointment to the Board of Appeals .
(c) Term. Terms of initial appointment shall be a term of
two ( 2 ) years for two (2) members and four (4) years
for three (3) members. Subsequent appointments shall
be for a term of four (4) years.
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(d) Rules and Regulations . The Board of Appeals shall
adopt reasonable rules and regulations, subject to
approval by the City Council, for conducting its
business . The Board shall render all decisions and
findings in writing with a copy to the appellant.
(e) Appeal Procedure. Any person aggrieved by a decision
of the Building Division related to any manner within
the purview to this Title shall have the right to
appeal the decision. The appeal shall be filed with
the Building Official within fourteen (14) days after
the rendering of the decision affecting the aggrieved
person. Grounds for the appeal shall be set forth in
writing.
The Secretary of the Board shall set the time and place
for a hearing on the appeal, and notice of the hearing
shall be published in a newspaper of general circula-
tion and shall be given to the appellant by mailing it
to him, postage prepaid, at his last known address, at
least ten ( 10) calendar days prior to the date set for
hearing.
Any written reports to be made to the Board shall be
filed with the Secretary of the Board and shall be made
available to the Board and to the public no less than
three (3 ) working days prior to the date set for the
hearing. Any Department Head shall have the right to
be heard on any matter coming before the Board.
The decision of the Board on the appeal shall not
become final until fourteen (14) days after the Board
has made its determination in order to allow time for
an appeal to be made to the Council from the Board' s
decision.
Any party aggrieved by the determination of the Board
shall have the right to appeal its determination to the
Council . Such appeals must be filed with the City
Clerk within fourteen (14) days after the Board has
made its determination.
The Council shall set appeal fees by resolution. There
shall be no charge for City-initiated appeals .
8-1 .105. Fees . Fees for permits, plan review, reinspections,
special inspections, appeals and other activities of this Title
shall be established by resolution of the City Council . The
determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions
of this Title shall be made by the Building Official . The value
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to be used in computing the building permit and building permit
plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction
work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish
work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air-
conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment.
8-1 . 106 . Exempted Work. The following shall be added to Sec.
301 (b) :
115 . Sign Permits . The following signs shall not require a
sign permit. These exemptions shall not be construed
as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsi-
bility of its erection and maintenance, and its
compliance with the provisions of this code or any
other law or ordinance regulating the same.
A. The changing of the advertising copy or message on
a painted or printed sign only. Except for
theater marquees and similar signs specifically
designed for the use of replaceable copy, electric
signs shall not be included in this exception.
B. Painting, repainting or cleaning of an advertising
structure or the changing of the advertising copy
or message thereon shall not be considered an
erection or alteration which requires a sign per-
mit unless a structural change is made.
C. Signs less than six (6) feet above grade.
6 . Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Permits . No permit
shall be required in the case of any repair work in-
cluding: The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste
or vent pipe, provided, however, that should any trap;
drainpipe; or soil, waste or vent pipe be or became
defective and it becomes necessary to remove and re-
place the same with new material in any part or parts,
the same shall be considered as such new work and a
permit shall be procured and inspection made as here-
inbefore provided. No permit shall be required for
the clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in
pipes, valves or fixtures, when such repairs do not
involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of
valves, pipes or fixtures. "
8-1 . 107 . Permits Required. Section 301 (a) shall be revised to
read as follows :
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"Permits Required. it shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter,
repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any
building or structure, including a swimming pool, spa or
hot tub, or make any installation, alteration, repair,
replacement, or remodel any building, service equipment,
including swimming pool, spa and hot tub equipment, regu-
lated by this Title, except as specified in Subsection (b)
of this Section, or cause the same to be done without first
obtaining a separate, appropriate permit for each building,
structure or service equipment from the Building Official . "
Grading and/or waste disposal system permits for residential
sites shall not be issued separately from the residence per-
mit without the specific approval of the Building Official .
8-1 . 108 . Expiration. Section 302 (d) shall be revised to read as
follows:
302(d) : Every permit issued by the Administrative Authority
under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation
and become null and void, if the building or work authorized
by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the
date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such per-
mit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is
commenced for a period of 180 days . Failure to request and
receive a recorded inspection by the Administrative Author-
ity within the 180 day period constitutes a condition of
suspension or abandonment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS
Chapter 2 . Building Code
8-2 . 101. Adoption of Uniform Building Code. Certain documents
marked and designated as the "Uniform Building Code" , including
Appendix Chapter 7 - Part 1 (Covered Mall Buildings) , Chapter
32 (Re-roofing) , Chapter 35 (Sound Transmission) , Chapter 38
(Basement Pipe Inlets) , Chapter 49 (Patio Covers) , Chapter 55
(Membrane Structures) , Chapter 57 (Regulations Governing Fallout
Shelters) and Chapter 70 (Excavation and Grading) , 1988 Edition,
and as the Uniform Building Code Standards" , 1988 Edition, pub-
lished by the International Conference of Building Officials,
are hereby adopted for regulating the erection, construction,
enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition,
conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and mainten-
ance of all buildings or structures . Each and all of the
regulations, provisions , conditions, and terms of such "Uniform
Building Code" , 1988 Edition, and the "Uniform Building Code
Standards" , 1988 Edition, published by the International Confer-
ence of Building Officials, on file in the Building Division, are
hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in
this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.
8-2 . 102. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Building Code.
The following portions of the "Uniform Building Code" , 1988
Edition are hereby deleted:
(a) Chapter l (Title, Scope and General) , including
Sections 101-107
(b) Chapter 2 (Organization and Enforcement) , including
Sections 201-205
(c) Chapter 3 (Permits and Inspections), including Sections
301-307 and Table No. 3-A
8-2 . 103. Grading . Fills . Section 7010(a) is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"General . Unless otherwise recommended in an approved soils
engineering report, fills shall conform to the provisions of
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this Section, except that lots located outside the Urban
Services Line may exceed the 50 cubic yard limitation for a
fill when approved by the Building Official and when in
compliance with the following:
( 1 ) All other limitations established by Subsection 9
of Section 7003; and
( 2) The lot is a minimum of 2j acres; and
(3) The location and extent of the fill is clearly
delineated on grading plans ."
8-2 . 104. Parapets . Section 1709 (A) of the Uniform Building Code
is hereby amended by adding a new exception 5 to read as follows :
115 . Exterior walls which, due to location on. property, are
required to be of one- or two-hour fire-resistive construc-
tion, may terminate at the roof sheathing, deck or slab,
provided:
A. Where the roof-ceiling framing elements are parallel to
such walls, such framing and elements supporting such
framing shall be of not less than one-hour fire-
resistive construction for a width of five feet from
the wall .
B. When roof-ceiling framing elements are perpendicular to
the wall, the entire span of such framing and elements
supporting such framing shall be of not less than ane-
hour fire-resistive construction.
C. Opening in the roof shall not be located within five
feet of the exterior wall .
D. The entire roof shall be provided with a fire-retardant
roof covering. "
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TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS
Chapter 3 . Electrical Code
8-3 . 101. Adoption of National Electrical Code. Certain docu-
ments marked and designate as the "National Electrical Code" ,
1987 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion, are hereby adopted for safeguarding persons and property
from hazards arising from the use of electricity. Each and all
of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such
"National Electrical Code" , 1987 Edition, published by the
National Fire Protection Association, on file in the Building
Division, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if
fully set out in this Chapter.
8-3 . 102 . Deletion of Certain Parts of the National Electrical
Code. The following portions of the "National Electrical Code" ,
1987 Edition are hereby deleted:
(a) Article 310, and all related references .
8-3 . 103. Adoption of Certain Parts of the National Electrical
Code. The following portions of the "National Electrical Code" ,
1981 Edition are hereby adopted:
(a) Article 310, and all related references .
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TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS
Chapter 4 . Plumbing Code
8-4 . 101. Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code. Certain documents
marked and designated as the "Uniform Plumbing Code" , including
all appendices, 1988 Edition, published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and as "IAPMO
Installation Standards" , 1988 Edition, published by the Interna-
tional Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are
hereby adopted for regulating the erection, installation, altera-
tion, addition, repair, relocation, replacement, maintenance or
use of any plumbing system. Each and all of the regulations,
provisions, conditions, and terms of such "Uniform Plumbing
Code" , 1988 Edition, and "IAPMO Installation Standards" , 1988
Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials, and the International Association of
Building Officials, on file in the Building Division are hereby
referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this
Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.
8-4 . 102 . Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
The following portions of the "Uniform Plumbing Code, " 1988
Edition, are hereby deleted:
(a) Part 1 (Administration) , including Sections 10. 1-10 . 5
and 20 . 1-20 . 14
(b) Table I-1, entitled "Location of Sewage Disposal
System"
(c) Section I-4 (Percolation Tests)
(d) Section I-8 (Cesspools)
(e) Table I-4, entitled "Design Criteria of 5 Typical
Soils"
(f) Table I-5
8-4 . 103. Use of Plastic Pipe in Water Systems . PB, PVC and
CPVC, as well" as any other plastic pipe, shall not be used for
hot and cold water distribution systems . Any reference to the
approved use of such materials is hereby deleted.
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8-4 . 104. Building Sewers . The following requirements shall
apply to building sewers and related drainage piping. Any ref-
erence to different standards in Table 4-3 or Chapter 11 of the
Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby deleted.
(a) All building sewers shall be constructed with pipe of
internal diameter not less than four (4) inches, unless
a pipe of internal diameter not less than three (3 )
inches is deemed suitable by the Building Official .
(b) A clean-out shall be placed in every building sewer.
within five ( 5 ) of each building, at all changes in
alignment or grade in excess of twenty-two and one-half
(221) degrees, within five (5) feet of the ]unction
with the public sewer, and at intervals not to exceed
one hundred ( 100) feet in straight runs . The clean-out
shall be made by inserting a "Y" fitting in the line
and fitting the clean-out in the "Y" branch in an
approved manner. in the case of a clean-out near the
junction of the public sewer, the "Y" branch shall be
extended to a depth of not more than two (2 ) feet, nor
less than one foot below the surface of the ground be-
fore the clean-out is installed.
(c) Drainage piping serving fixtures located at an eleva-
tion of less than one foot above- the nearest upstream
manhole cover in the main sewer serving said fixtures
shall drain by gravity into the main sewer, and shall
be protected from backflow of sewage by installing an
approved type backwater valve, and each such backwater
valve shall be installed only in that branch or section
of the drainage system which receives the discharge
from fixtures located less than one foot above the
nearest upstream manhole cover.
8-4 . 105. Private Sewage Disposal Systems . The design, instal-
lation, operation and maintenance of private sewage disposal
systems shall be in conformance with Appendix I of the Uniform
Plumbing Code and with standards specified in this Section.
Where specific standards are not provided within this Title or
where the Administrative Authority determines that higher re-
quirements are necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary
condition, the "Manual of Septic Tank Practice" (published by the
United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare) , the
"Design Manual - Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Sys-
tems" (published by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency) , "Guidelines for Mound Systems" (State Water Resources
Control Board) , "Guidelines for Evapotranspiration Systems (State
Water Resources Control Board) , and the "Water Quality Control
Plan, Central Coast Basin" (adopted by the Regional Water Quality
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Control Board of the Central Coast Region) shall be used as
guidelines by the Administrative Authority.
(a) Percolation Test. An on-site investigation shall be
made in order to determine the suitability of a partic
cular site for a private sewage disposal system and to
provide the data necessary to design a private sewage
disposal system. A percolation test shall be required
prior to issuance of a permit for all new or enlarged
private sewage disposal systems . The following perco-
lation test procedure shall be used in performing
percolation tests, except that other accepted test pro-
cedures may be used when approved by the Administrative
Authority.
(1) Number and Location of Test Holes . A minimum of
three separate test holes space uniformly through
and located in the immediate vicinity of the pro-
posed leach field site shall be made.
(2) Type of Test Holes. The test hole shall have
horizontal dimensions between 4 and 12 inches and
vertical sides to the depth of the absorption
trench.
(3) Preparation of Test Hole. Smeared soil surfaces
shall be removed from the sides and bottom of the
test hole to provide a natural soil interface.
All loose material shall be removed from the test
hole. Two inches of coarse sand or fine gravel
shall be added to the test hole to protect the
bottom from scouring and sediment.
(4) Soil Saturation and Swelling. The test hole is to
be carefully filled to a depth of one foot above
the gravel or sand with clear water which is to be
kept in the hole for at least four hours but pref-
erably overnight. This step may be omitted in
sandy soils containing little or no clay.
(5) Measurement of Percolation Rate: The percolation
rate shall be determined twenty-four hours after
water is first added to the test holes; except, in
sandy soils containing little or no clay, the per-
colation rate shall be determined after the water
from one filling of the test hole has completely
seeped away.
( i) If water remains in the test hole after the
overnight swelling period, adjust the depth
to approximately six inches over the gravel
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or sand and, from a fixed reference point,
measure the drop in water level over a thirty
minute period to calculate the percolation
rate.
( ii) If no water remains in the test hole after
the overnight swelling period, add clear
water to bring the depth of water in the test
hole to approximately six inches over the
gravel or sand. From a fixed reference
point, measure the drop in water level at
approximately thirty minute intervals over
four hours refilling six inches over the
gravel or sand as necessary. The drop that
occurs during the final thirty minute period
is used to calculate the percolation rate.
The drops during prior periods provide infor-
mation for possible modification of the test
procedure to suit local conditions .
( iii) In sandy soils (or in other soils in which
the first six inches of water seeps away in
less than thirty minutes after the overnight
swelling period), the time interval between
measurements shall be taken as ten minutes
and the test shall run for one hour with the
drop during the final ten minutes being used
to calculate the percolation rate.
(6) Deep Boring: A soil boring, to a minimum depth of
ten ( 10) feet below the bottom of the absorption
trench, shall be made in order to determine the
presence of bedrock and/or groundwater.
(b) General Design Standards . The following standards
shall be used in the design of new or enlarged private
sewage disposal systems where the percolation rate does
not exceed 60 minutes per inch.
(1) Determination of Size of Absorption Area . The
absorption area, measured in lineal feet of
absorption trench, shall be calculated as set
forth in this Section. Tables 4-1 (Absorption
Area Requirements) and 4-2 (Standard Trench
Adjustment Factors) , included in this Subsection,
shall be referred to as necessary.
(absorption area per bedroom) X no. of bedrooms) X (standard
(width of trench, in feet) trench
adjustment
factor)
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TABLE 4-1 . Absorption Area Requirements.
Percolation Rate Absorption Area Per Bedroom
(Minutes/Inch) (Square Feet)
0- 9 150
10 165
11-15 190
16-20 215
21-25 230
26-30 250
31-35 270
36-40 285
41-45 300
46-50 315
51-60 330
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TABLE 4-2 . Standard Trench Adjustment Factor
Depth of Gravel Below Pipe Trench Width ( in inches)
( in Inches)
12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60
12 .75 . 78 . 80 . 82 . 83 . 85 . 86 . 87 . 87
18 . 60 .64 . 66 . 69 . 71 . 73 .75 . 77 .78
24 . 50 . 54 . 57 . 60 . 62 . 64 . 66 .68 . 70
30 . 43 . 47 . 50 . 53 . 55 . 58 . 60 .62 . 64
36 .37 . 41 .44 .47 . 50 . 52 . 54 . 56 . 58
42 .33 .37 .40 .43 .45 . 48 . 50 . 52 . 54
48 .30 .33 .36 . 39 . 42 .44 .46 .48 . 50
1 . For trenches not shown in Table 4-2, the standard
trench adjustment factor may be computed as follows :
W + 2
W + 1 + 2D
Where W = width of trench ( in feet)
D = depth of gravel below pipe ( in feet)
(2) Location of Private Sewage Disposal Systems : The
minimum distance between components of a private
sewage disposal system and other site features
shall be as set forth in Table 4-3 (Horizontal
Distance Separation) and Table 4-4 (Vertical
Distance Separation) . Where physical limitations
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on a site preclude conformance with distance
separation requirements, the Administrative
Authority may approve a lesser separation when the
design is prepared by a registered engineer
competent in sanitary engineering and when
adequate substantiating data is submitted with the
design. The Administrative Authority shall not
approve a separation less than that set forth in
the "Water Quality Control Plan - Central Coast
Region" unless the Regional Water Quality Control
Board or its designated representatives have
previously approved the design.
TABLE 4-3 . Horizontal Distance Separation ( in feet)
Building Septic Leach Field Seepage
Sewer Tank or Seepage Pit
Bed
{ 1 } ( 1 }
Buildings or structures, 2 5 8 8
including porches,
steps, breezeways,
patios, and carports
whether covered or not
( 2)
Property Line Clear 5 5 10
(3)
Water Supply Well 50 50 100 150
Streams, when shown 71 50 50 100 100
minute USGS Map and
when a defined channel
with definite bed and
banks exists
Swales, ephemeral draws, 50 50 50 50
or other natural water-
courses with drainage
areas larger than 10
acres
Trees -- 10 -- 10
Seepage Pits -- 5 5 12
Leach Field or -- 5 6 5
Seepage Bed
(4)
On-site domestic 1 5 5 5
water service line
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Distribution Box -- 5 5
(5)
Pressure Public Water 10 10 10 10
Main
(6) (6)
Sloping ground, cuts, -- -- 15 15
or other embankments
(7 ) (7)
Reservoirs, including 200 200 200 200
ponds, lakes, tanks,
basins, etc . for storage,
regulation and control of
water, recreation, power,
flood control or drinking
Springs 100 100 100 100
( 1 ) Distance separation shall be increased to twenty ( 20) feet
when building or structure is located on a downward slope
below a leach field, see pagebed or seepage pit.
(2) See Section 315(c) of Uniform Plumbing Code.
(3) Distance separation may be reduced to twenty-five ( 25) feet
when the drainage piping is constructed of materials
approved for use within a building.
(4) See Section 1108 of Uniform Plumbing Code.
(5) For parallel construction or crossings, approval by the
Health Department shall be required.
(6) Distance is measured as horizontal distance to daylight.
This distance may be reduced where it is demonstrated that
favorable geologic conditions and soil permeability exist
based on a report and analysis prepared by a licensed
geologist or soils engineer.
(7 ) Distance is measured at spillway elevation.
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TABLE 4-4 . Vertical Distance Separation ( in feet)
Leach Field or Seepage
Seepage bed Pit
Ground water 5 10
Bedrock 10 4
1 . Distance ism measured from bottom of trench or pit
(3) Additional Standards
( i) Existing legal building sites which are
served by an individual on-site well may be
Opproved for a private sewage disposal system
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only if the site is one acre or larger in
size.
( ii) Private sewage disposal systems proposed to
be installed on slopes of 20% or more shall
be designed by and have their installation
inspected and certified by a registered civil
engineer. The design shall minimize grading
disruption associated with access for
installation and maintenance. Such systems
shall be prohibited on slopes of 30% or more,
unless approved by both the Administrative
Authority and the Regional Water Quality
Control Board.
( iii) When the percolation rate exceeds 30
minutes/inch, a private sewage disposal
system shall be designed, inspected, and
certified to work by a registered civil
engineer.
( iv) When the percolation rate exceeds 60
minutes/inch, a private sewage disposal
system using soil absorption shall not be
allowed.
(v) When the percolation rate exceeds 30
minutes/inch, a private sewage disposal
system using a seepage pit shall not be
allowed.
(vi) Expansion area shall be provided on all
building sites, shall be identified on all
plans submitted for private sewage disposal
systems, and shall remain available for
system expansion. I£ areas reserved for
system expansion are not accessible for
future installation, then the expansion area
shall be installed with the original system.
(c) Special Design Standards . The following standards
shall be used in the design of new or enlarged private
sewage disposal systems where the percolation rate ex-
ceeds 60 minutes per inch. Designs for alternate types
of private sewage disposal systems shall be by regis-
tered engineers competent in sanitary engineering and
may be approved by the Administrative Authority when
the design engineer submits adequate substantiation
data with the design.
(1) Determination of Size of Disposal Field. The size
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of the disposal field shall be determined by the
design engineer using methods of accepted engineering
practice including manuals and documents specified in
this Chapter.
(2) Location of Private Sewage Disposal System . The
minimum distance between components of a private
sewage disposal system and other site features
shall be as set forth in Table 4-3 (Horizontal
Distance Separation) and Table 4-4 (Vertical Dis-
tance Separation) using the column entitled "Leach
Field or Seepage Bed. "
(3) Additional Standards :
(i) When private sewage disposal systems are de-
signed pursuant to Subsection (c) of the
Section, the design engineer shall provide
the owner with information on the location,
design, operation and maintenance of the pri-
vate sewage disposal system.
( ii) Existing legal building sites which are
served by an individual on-site well may be
approved for a private sewage disposal system
only if the site is one acre or larger in
size.
( iii) Expansion area shall be provided on all
building sites, shall be identified on all
plans submitted for private sewage disposal
systems, and shall remain available for sys-
tem expansion. If areas reserved for system
expansion are not accessible for future in-
stallation, then the expansion area shall be
installed with the original system.
(d) Replacement of Existing Private Sewage Disposal System.
Where an existing private sewage disposal system has
failed, the replacement system shall be designed in
conformance with this Chapter and shall be designed,
inspected and certified to work by a registered engi-
neer competent in sanitary engineering. In the event
that the replacement system cannot be designed to con-
form with this Chapter, the Administrative Authority
may approve a system designed to lesser standards when
it is designed, inspected, and certified to work by a
registered engineer competent in sanitary engineering.
(1) A private sewage disposal system shall not be re-
placed by another system if sewers are available.
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(2) The Administrative Authority shall not approve a
replacement system which does not conform with
prohibitions set forth in the "Water Quality Con-
trol Plan - Central coast Basin" unless the
Regional Water Quality Control Board or its desig-
nated representatives has previously approved the
design. The Administrative Authority may author-
ize a temporary means of sewage disposal pending
such approval .
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TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS
Chapter 5 . Mechanical Code
8-5 . 101. Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code. Certain documents
marked and designated as the "Uniform Mechanical Code" , including
all appendices, 1988 Edition, published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are hereby
adopted for regulating and controlling the design, construction,
installation, quality of materials, location, operation and main-
tenance or use of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration
systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat-producing
appliances . Each and all of the regulation, provisions, condi-
tions
g
tions and terms of such "Uniform Mechanical Code" , 1988 Edition,
published by the International Association of Plumbing and Me-
chanical Officials and the International Conference of Building
Officials, on file in the Building Division, are hereby referred
to and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Chapter,
except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.
8-5 . 102. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Mechanical
Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Mechanical Code, "
1988 Edition, are hereby deleted:
(a) Chapter 1 (Title, Scope and General) , including Sec-
tions 101-107
(b) Chapter 2 (Organization and Enforcement) , including
Sections 201-204
(c) Chapter 3 (Permits and Inspections) , including Sections
301-306 and Table No. 3-A
(d) Chapter 5 (Heating, Ventilation and Cooling) Section
509 . A 120 volt receptacle shall be located within 25
feet of the equipment for service and maintenance
purposes .
8-5 . 103. Installation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas-burning
Appliances. The following shall be added to the last paragraph
of Section 504 (Installation) :
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. . . . "when appliances so fueled are located in underfloor or
attic areas, provision shall be made to drain the appliance
to the outside of the building. " LPG lines are prohibited
under concrete slabs .
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TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS
Chapter 6 . Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
8-6 . 101. Adoption of Uniform Swimming Pool Spa and Hot Tub
p g p
Code. Certain documents marked and designated as the "Uniform
Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code" , 1988 Edition, published by
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating the erection, insta-
llation, alteration, addition, repair, relocation, replacement,
maintenance or use of any swimming pool, spa or hot tub plumbing
system. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions,
and terms of such "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code" ,
1985 Edition, published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, on file in the Building Divi-
sion, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully
set out in this Chapter.
8-6 . 102 . Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Swimming Pool,
Spa and Hot Tub Code. The following portions of the "Uniform
Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code" , 1988 Edition, are hereby
deleted:
(a) Part 1 (Administration) including Section 1 . 0-1 . 9 and
1 . 11-1 . 18
8-6 . 103. Swimming Pool Defined. The definition of a swimming
pool in Section 102 of the "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot
Tub Code" , 1988 Edition, shall be revised to read as follows :
"Swimming Pool - Any constructed or prefabricated pool used
for swimming or bathing. "
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TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS
Chapter 7 . Sign Code
8-7 . 101. Adoption of Uniform Sign Code. Certain documents
marked and designated as the "Uniform Sign Code, " 1988 Edition,
published by the international Conference of Building Officials,
are hereby adopted for regulating the design, quality of materi-
als, construction, location, electrification, and maintenance of
all signs an sign structures . Each and all of the regulations,
provisions, conditions and terms of such "Uniform Sign Code" ,
1988 Edition, published by the International Conference of Build-
ing Officials, on file in the Building Division, are hereby
referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this
Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.
8-7 . 102. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Sign Code .
The following portions of the "Uniform Sign Code" , 1988 Edition,
are hereby deleted:
(a) Chapter 1 (Title, Scope and Enforcement) , including
Sections 101-103
(b) Chapter 3 (Permits, Fees and Inspections) , including
Sections 301-306
(c) Section 1401 (Temporary Signs - General)
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TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS
Chapter 8. Fire Code
8-8 . 101 . Adoption of Uniform Fire Code. Certain documents
marked and designated as the "Uniform Fire Code" , including Ap-
pendix Chapter I-A (Life Safety Requirements for Existing
Buildings other than high rise) , Chapter I-C (Stairway identi-
fication) , Chapter II-A (Suppression and Control of Hazardous
Fire Areas) , Chapter II-B (Protection of Flammable or Combust-
ible Liquids in Tanks in Locations That May Be Flooded) , Chapter
II-D (Rifle Ranges) , II-E (Hazardous Materials Management Plan
and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement) , Chapter III-A
(Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings) , III-B (Fire Hydrant
Location and Distribution) , , III-C (Test Procedures for Fire
Extinguishing Systems, Standpipes and Combination Systems) , chap-
ter III-D (Basement Pipe Inlets) , Chapter IV-A (Interior Floor
Finish) , Chapter V-A (Nationally Recognized Standards of Good
Practice) , VI-A (Hazardous Materials Classifications) ', VI-B
(Emergency Relief Venting for Fire Exposure for Aboveground
Tanks) , and the "Uniform Fire Code Standards" , 1988 Edition, are
hereby adopted for the purpose of prescribing regulations gov-
erning conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or
explosion. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, condi-
tions., and terms of such "Uniform Fire Code" , 1988 Edition, and
the "Uniform Fire Code Standards" , 1988 Edition, published by
the western Fire Chiefs Association and the International Confer-
ence of Building Officials, on file in the Building Division are
hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in
this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.
8-8 .102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Fire Code .
The following portions of the "Uniform Fire Code" , 1988 Edition,
are hereby deleted;
(a) Section 2 .302 (Board of Appeals)
8-8. 103. Board of 'Appeals . In order to provide for interpreta
pretation of the provisions of the Chapter and to hear approvals
provided for hereunder, the Board of Appeals established pursuant
to Section 8-1 .104 shall govern Procedures specified by Section
8-1 . 104 (e) shall be followed.
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8-8 . 104. Alarm Signal Defined. The definition of an alarm sig-
nal in Article 141 Section 14. 102, shall be revised as follows:
"(c) Alarm Signal is an audible or visual signal, or both,
indicating the existing of an emergency fire condition.
Audible devices may be bells, horns, chimes, speakers
or similar devices but no audible alarm shall conflict
with the response of emergency vehicles or civil
defense systems . Under no circumstances shall sirens
of wail, yelp or hi-lo soundings be used. All devices
shall be approved by the Police and Fire Chiefs . "
t � in Which Storage
Establishment of Limits of, Distric s
S 8. 105 g
of Flammable or Combustible Liqui s in Outside Aboveground Tanks
is Prohibited. The limits referred to in Section 79 . 501 of the
Uni orm Fire Code in which the storage of flammable or combusti-
ble liquids is prohibited are hereby established as the City
Limits of the City of Atascadero. This section shall not apply
to storage of flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground
vaults as approved by the Fire Department.
8-8 . 106 . Establishment of Limits of Districts in Which Storage
of Explosives and Blasting Agents is Prohibited. The limits
referred to in Section 77 . 106(B) of the Uniform Fire Code, in
which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited,
are hereby established as the City Limits of the City of Atasca-
dero.
8-8. 107. Establishment of Limits in Which Storage of Liquified
Petroleum Gases is Restricted. The limits referred to in Section
82 . 105(b) of the Uniform Fire Code, in which storage of liqui-
fied Petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as the
City Limits of the City of Atascadero.
8-8 . 108 . Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems . Section
10.306(a) shall be revised to read as follows:
Section 10.306(a) where required. An automatic fire
extinguishing system shall be installed:
1 . In all new buildings or structures having a total floor
area of 5,000 square feet of gross area or more.
2 . In all existing buildings of less than 5,000 square
feet which undergo addition sufficient to 'make the
total greater than 5,000 square feet.
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3 . In all existing buildings or structures with a total
floor area exceeding 5,000 square feet which undergo
any addition.
4 . In the occupancies and locations as set forth in this
section.
For purpose of this section, the total floor area shall be
computed without regard to area separation walls and floors of
less than 4-hour fire resistive construction as defined in the
uniform Building code.
For special provisions on hazardous chemicals and magnesium, and
calcium carbide, Sections 10 .301 and 45. 209 and Articles 48, 49,
and 80.
8-8 .109. Fire Retardant Roofing Materials Required. Roof cover-
ings for all new buildings and for any re roofing of existing
buildings shall be no less than Class C, regardless of building
type or occupancy. Any reference to the approved use of roofing
materials with less than a class C rating is hereby deleted.
8-8. 110. Fire Apparatus Access Roads - Turning Radius . Section
10 . 207(G) shall be revised to read as follows: Section 10 . 207(G)
Turning Radius. The turning radius of a fire apparatus access
road shall be at least 28 feet inside radius and 48 feet outside
radius .
8-8 .111 . Fure Apparatus Access Roads - Grade. Section 10. 207 (J)
shall be revised to read as follows: Section 10. 207 (J) Grade.
The Gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall not exceed
20% at any point along its length.
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TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS
Chapter 9 . Housing Code
8-9 . 101. Adoption of Uniform Housing Code. Certain documents
marked and designated as the "Uniform Housing Code" , 1988 Edi-
tion, published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating the use and occu-
pancy, location and maintenance of residential buildings and
structures . Each and all of the regulations, provisions,
conditions and terms of such "Uniform Housing Code" , 1988 Edi-
tion, published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, on file in the Building Division, are hereby referred
to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter,
except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.
8-9 . 102. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Housing code .
The following portions of the "Uniform Housing Code" , 1988
Edition, are hereby deleted:
(a) Section 203 (Housing Advisory and Appeals Board)
8-9 . 103 . References to Building Code. References made in
Chapters 1 , 2 and 3 of the "Uniform Housing Code" , 1988 Edition,
to various administrative sections and chapters of the Building
Code shall mean the corresponding sections and chapters of Chap-
ter 1 of this Title.
8-9 . 104. Appeals Board. In order to provide for interpretation
of the provisions of this Chapter and to hear appeals provided
for hereunder, the Board of Appeals established pursuant to Sec-
tion 8-1 . 103 shall govern. References to the Housing Advisory
and Appeals Board in the Uniform Housing Code shall mean the
Board of Appeals established pursuant to Section 8-1 . 104 . Pro-
cedures specified by Section 8-1 . 104(c) shall be followed except
where additional procedures are required by this Chapter.
8-9 . 105 . Time Limits for Appeals . The following portions of the
"Uniform Housing Code" , 1988 Edition, are modified as specified:
(a) Section 1101 (b) ( 5) is amended to change the appeal time
from 1130 days" to 1114 days. "
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(h) The last paragraph of Section 1201 (a) is amended to
read as follows :
"The appeal shall be filed within 14 days from the date
of service of such notice or action of the Building
Official . "
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TITLE 8 - BUILDINGS REGULATIONS
Chapter 10 . Dangerous Buildings Code
8-10. 101. Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings. Certain documents marked and designated as
the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings" , 1988
Edition, published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating the repair, vacation
or demolition of buildings or structures which may endanger the
life, limb, health, morals, property, safety or welfare of the
general public or their occupants . Each and all of the regula-
tions, provisions, conditions and terms of such "Uniform Code for
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings" , 1988 Edition, published by
the International Conference of Building Officials, on file in
the Building Division, are hereby referred to and made a part
hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter.
8-10 . 102 . The following is added to Section 202 . As an alterna-
tive, if the judgement of the Building Official or other employee
or official of this jurisdiction as designated by the governing
body, may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, re-
strain, correct or abate the violation.
8-10 . 103 . Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The following portions of the
"Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings" , 1988
Edition, are hereby deleted:
(a) Section 205 (Appeals Board)
8-10 . 104 . References to Building Code. References made in
Chapters 1 and 2 of the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dan-
gerous Buildings" , 1988 Edition, to various administrative
sections and chapters of the Building Code shall mean the corres-
ponding sections and chapters of Chapter 1 of this Title.
8-10 . 105. Appeals Board. In order to provide for interpretation
of the provisions of this Chapter and to hear appeals provided
for hereunder, the Board of Appeals established pursuant to
Section 8-1 . 104 shall govern. Procedures specified by Section
8-1 . 103 (c) shall be followed except where additional procedures
are required by this Chapter.
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8-10 . 106. Time Limit for Appeals . The following portions of the
"Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings" , 1988
Edition, are modified as specified:
(a) Section 401 (b) (5) is amended to change the appeal time
from 1130 days"_ to 1114 days . "
(b) The last paragraph of Section 501 (x) is amended to read
as follows:
"The appeal shall be filed within 14 days from the date
of service of such notice or action of the Building
Official . "
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TITLE a - BUILDING REGULATIONS
Chapter 11 . Conservation Code
8-11 . 101 . Adoption of Uniform Code for Building Conservation.
Certain documents marked and designated as the "Uniform Code for
Building Conservation" , including all appendices, latest edition
published by the International Conference of Building Officials
are hereby adopted to establish life-safety requirements for all
existing buildings that undergo alteration or a change in use.
its' provisions offer alternative methods of achieving safety so
that the inventory of existing buildings can be preserved. Each
and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of
such "Uniform Code for Building Conservation" , latest edition,
published by the International Conference of Building Officials,
on file in the Building Division, are hereby referred to and made
a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, except as
otherwise provided in this Chapter.
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A P P E N D I X
F E E S C H E D U L E
RESOLUTION NO. 5-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PERMITS AND OTHER
ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO BUILDING
AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the Government Code provides that fees may be collected
to cover the costs of administering permit, plan review and
inspection activities; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish fees and deposits which
cover the cost of providing the services requested; and
WHEREAS, the International Conference of Building Officials has
prepared standardized fee schedules which are in widespread use,
based on their experience with permit, plan review and inspection
activities; and
WHEREAS, the City council held a public hearing to consider this
matter on February 12, 1985 .
NOW, THEREFORE, the Atascadero City Council does resolve to
establish the following fee schedule for building and
construction services .
Table 1
Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Retaining wall and
Solar Permits
Valuation* Permit Fee
Asermined by Building Official Va uation X . 012
utilizing "Building Valuation Data" (Minimum fee=$30 .00)
from Building Standards
Table 2
Grading Permits
Includes Plan Check
Volume Permit Fee
49 cubic yards or less $ 0.00
50 cubic yards to 999 cubic yards $ 50 . 00
11000 cubic yards to 4,999 cubic yards $100 . 00
5 .000 cubic yards or more $130 . 00+ $27 . 00 for
each additional
10, 000 cubic yards
or fraction thereof.
A copy of any contract may be required by the Building Official
to verify valuation
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Resolution No. 5-85
Table 3
Sign Permits
Includes Plan Check
Valuation* Permit Fee
Valuation of sign (including any Valuation X . 00987
electrical)
Table 4
Swimming Pool, Spas, and Hot Tub Permits
Includes Plan Check
Valuation* Permit Fee
Valuation of project cost (including Valuation X . 00876
electrical, mechanical & plumbing)
Table 5
Miscellaneous Fees
Structural plan check Total permit fee
(per Table 1)
X . 237
Self-certified plan check (The Building Total permit fee
Official may waive city structural plan (per Table 1)
where plans are certified by a registered X . 08
architect, building designer, or engineer
thereby limiting plan review to affected
City departments . )
Demolition (exclude Fire Department drills) $ 30.00
Compliance Survey $100 .00
Building Relocation $350.00
Temporary Dwelling ( including mobile home) $ 35 . 00
Mobile Home $200
Inspection for which no fee is indicated $ 20 .00/hr
(portal-to-portal)
Re-inspection (per Administrative Code $ 20.00/each
Section)
Inspections outside normal business hours $ 30 . 00/hr
(portal-to portal)
Replacement of Inspection Record Card $ 10.00
Replacement of .lob Copy of Approved Plans $ 15 . 00
* A copy of any contract may be required by the Building official
to verify valuation
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Resolution No. 5-85
Cross-Connection Actual Cost
($225 .00 deposit less $25 . 00 to be retained
by City for its cost, with unused portion of
cost billed by Health Department to be
returned to the permittee)
Driveway Encroachment $ 20 .00
Appeal
To Board of Appeals $ 50 .00
To City Council $ 50 . 00
Investigation Fee ( for work commenced Equal to permit
without permit) fee required by
this Resolution
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does
further resolve to rescind Resolution No. 40-83 establishing the
City' s Building and Construction fee schedule.
On motion by Molina and seconded by Handshy the foregoing
resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilman Molina and Handshy, Councilwoman Norris and
Mackey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: February 12, 1985
ROLFE NELSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
ROBERT M. JONES, City Clei
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ALLEN GRIMES, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
RALPH H. DOWELL, JR. , Acting City Manager
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