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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 070 it ■■� r� ■� ■r rr r r � AGENDA pAT,.:: /d /o g� ITEM 1 ORDINANCE NO.. 70 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO ADDING TITLE 8 (BUILDING REGULATIONS) TO THE ATASCADERO MUNICI- PAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM ' ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 1982 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS 1, 7, 32, 38, 57 AND 70, 1982 EDITION, AND THE UNI- FORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, ALL PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1981 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY _THE--NATIONAL-FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION; THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES, 1982 EDI- TION, AND THE IAPMO INSTALLATION STANDARDS, 1982 EDITION, ALL PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCI- ATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; THE UNI- FORM MECHANICAL CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES, 1982 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 1982 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ' PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE, 1982 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTER- NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE UNI- FORM FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS I-A, I-B, II-A, II-B, II-D, III-A, III-C, IV-A, V-A AND VI-A, 1982 EDITION, AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS, 1982 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION AND THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1982 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1982 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, ALL AS AMENDED, AND REPEALING TITLE 19 (BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CODE AS ADOPTED BY CITY OF ATASCADERO ORDINANCE NO. 2 ON JULY 2, 1979. 1 The Atascadero City Council ordains as follows: Section 1. The Atascadero Municipal Code is amended by repeal- ing Title 19 entitled "Building and Construction" of the San Luis Obispo County Code as adopted by City of Atascadero Ordinance No. 2 on July 2, 1979. rSection 2. Title 8 (Building Regulations) is added to the Atas- cadero Municipal Code to read as follows: 1 TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS Chapter 1. Administrative Code 8-1.101. Adoption of Uniform Administrative Code. Certain doc- uments marked and designated as the "Uniform Administrative Code" , 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, are hereby adopted for establishing administrative, organ- izational 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, provi- sions, conditions and terms of such "Uniform Administrative Code" , 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, on file in the Planning Department, are hereby referred to and made a part ,hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. M 8-1.102. Modification of Certain Parts of the Uniform Adminis- trative Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Administrative Code" , 1982 Edition, are hereby deleted: (a) Section 204 (Board of Appeals) ' (b) Section 304 (a) (Permit Fees) (c) Section 304 (b) (Plan Review Fees) (d) Section 304 (d) (2) (Fee) Change reference to " . . . .Tables Nos. 3-A through 3-F" to read " . . . the resolution of the City Coun- cil establishing fees. " (e) Section 305 (h) (Reinspections) Change reference to ". . . . ' Tables Nos. 3-A through 3-E" 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) ' (j) Table No. 3-E (Grading Permit Fees) (k) Table No. 3-F (Grading Plan Review Fees) 8-1.103. Establishment of Board of Appeals. In order to conduct hearings to determine the suitability of alternate materials and meth- 2 ' TITLE 8 BUILDING REGULATIONS ' ods of installation and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this Title, a Board of Appeals is hereby estab- lished. The Board of Appeals shall also make interpretations 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 contractors, one (1) of whom shall be a structural engineer or architect, one (1) of whom shall be a specialty contractor, all of 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 appoint- ed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Each member shall comply with applicable provisions of the Polit- ical Reform Act of 1974, California Government Section 81000, et seg. 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. (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 Planning Department related to any manner within the pur- view of this Title shall have the right to appeal the deci- sion. 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 circulation 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. 3 ' TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS ' The decision of the Board on the appeal shall not become fin- al until fourteen (14) days after the Board has made its de- termination 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 four- teen (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. ' 8-1.104. 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 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. 8-1.105. Exempted Work. The following shall be added to Section ' 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 responsibility 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 mar- quees 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 1 alteration which requires a sign permit unless a struc- tural change is made. C. Signs less than six (6) feet above grade. 6. SwimmingPoolS and Hot Tub Permits. No , a,p permit shall be required in the case of any repair work including: The ' stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe, pro- vided, however, that should any trap; drainpipe; or soil, waste or vent pipe be or become defective and it. becomes nec- essary to remove and replace the same with new material in 4 ' TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS any part or parts, the same shall be considered as such new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as hereinbefore 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 re- quire the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. " 8-1.106. Permits Required. Section 301 (a) shall be revised to read as follows: !' Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, im- prove, remove, convert or demolish any building or structure, in- cluding 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, regulated 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 1 service equipment from the Building Official. " 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 Ap- pendix Chapter 1 (Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings) , Chapter 7 - Part l (Covered Mall Buildings) , Chapter 32 (Re-roofing) , Chapter 38 (Basement Pipe Inlets) , Chapter 57 (Regulations Governing ' Fallout Shelters) and Chapter 70 (Excavation and Grading) , 1982 Edi- tion, and as the "Uniform Building Code Standards" , 1982 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, occu- pancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings or structures. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, condi- tions, and terms of such "Uniform Building Code" , 1982 Edition, and the "Uniform Building Code Standards", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, on file in the Plan- ning Department, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. 1 8-2.102. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Building Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Building Code, " 1982 Edition, Iare hereby deleted: 5 TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS (a) Chapter 1 (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. Fire Retardant Roofing Materials Required. Roof cover- ings for all new buildings and for any re-roofing of existing build- ings 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. 8-2.104. Grading. 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 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 2 1/2 acres; and (3) The location and extent of the fill is clearly delinea- ted on grading plans. " TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS Chapter 3. Electrical Code 8-3.101. Adoption of National Electrical Code. Certain documents 1 marked and designated as the "National Electrical Code", 1981 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, are hereby adopted for safeguarding persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. Each and all of the regulations, provi- sions, conditions, and terms of such "National Electrical Code", 1981 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, on file in the Planning Department, are hereby referred to and made a ' part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter . I 6 TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS 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, 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and as "IAPMO Installation Standards", 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are hereby adopted for regu- lating the erection, installation, alteration, addition, repair, re- location, replacement, maintenance or use of any plumbing system. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such "Uniform Plumbing Code" , 1982 Edition, and "IAPMO Installation ' Standards" , 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, on file in the Planning Depart- ment, 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," 1982 Edition, are hereby deleted: (a) Part 1 (Administration) , including Sections 10.1-10. 5 and 20.1-20.14 (b) Table 1-1, 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. 8-4.104. Building Sewers. The following requirements shall apply to building sewers and related drainage piping. Any reference to different standards in Table 4-3 or Chapter 11 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby deleted. 7 r TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS 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. 1 TABLE 4-4. Vertical Distance Separation (in feet) Leach Field or Seepage Seepage bed Pit ' round water 5 10 edrock 4 4 1. Distance is 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 approved for a private sewage disposal system only if the site is one acre or larger in size. (ii) Private sewage disposal systems proposed to be in- stalled on slopes of 20% or more shall be designed by and have their installation inspected and certi- fied 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. (iii) When the percolation rate exceeds 30 minutes/inch, 1 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 absorp- tion 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 re- main available for system expansion. If areas re- served for system expansion are not accessible for 13 TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS (a) All building sewers shall be constructed with pipe of inter- nal diameter not less than four (4) inches. (b) A clean-out shall be placed in every building sewer within ' five (5) feet of each building, at all changes in alignment or grade in excess of twenty-two and one-half (22 1/2) de- grees, within five (5) feet of the junction 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 before the clean-out is installed. (c) Drainage piping serving fixtures located at an elevation of less than one foot above the nearest upstream manhole cover in the main sewer serving said fixtures shall drain by grav- ity 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, installa- tion, 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 stand- ards are not provided within this Title or where the Administrative Authority determines that higher requirements are necessary to main- tain a safe and sanitary condition, the "Manual of Septic Tank Prac- tice" (published by the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare) , the "Design Manual Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems" (published by the United States Environmental Pro- tection 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 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 particular 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 sys- tems. The following percolation test procedure shall be used in performing percolation tests, except that other accepted test procedures may be used when approved by the Administra- tive Authority. r ' TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS (1) Number and Location of Test Holes: A minimum of three separate test holes spaced uniformly through and located in the immediate vicinity of the proposed leach field site shall be made. (2) Type of Test Holes: The test hole shall have horizon- tal 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 preferably 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 percolation 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 over- night swelling period, adjust the depth to approxi- mately six inches over the gravel 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 approximate- ly 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 information for possible modification of rthe 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 peri- od) , the time interval between measurements shall be taken as ten minutes and the test shall run for 9 TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS 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 ground water. r (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 min- utes per inch. (1) Determination of Size of Absorption Area: The absorp- tion 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 inches) trenc factor) at factor) 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 i 36-40 285 41-45 300 46-50 315 51-60 330 10 TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS 1 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 adjust- ment factor may be computed as follows: W + 2 X 100 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 min- imum 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 and Table 4-4 (Vertical Distance Separation) . Where physical limitations on a site preclude conformance with ' distance separation requirements, the Administrative Authority may approve a lesser separation when the de- sign 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. 11 �r r rr rr r� rr ■s rr +r�r rr r� rr rr � r TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS TABLE 4-3. Horizontal Distance Separation (in feet) Building e Septic Leach Field Seepage P P 9 Sewer Tank or Seepage Pit Bed 1 1 Buildings or structures, in 2 5 8 8 cluding porches, steps, breeze- ways, patios, and carports whether covered or not 12 Property Line Clear 5 5 10 3 Water Supply Well l 50 50 100 150 Streams, when shown on 7 1/2 50 50 100 100 minute USGS Map and when a defined channel with definite bed and banks exists Swales, ephemeral draws, or 50 50 50 50 other natural watercourses with drainage areas larger than 10 acres Trees - 10 -- 10 Seepage Pits -- 5 5 12 ' Leach Field or Seepage Bed -- 5 6 5 4 On-site domestic water service 1 5 5 5 line Distribution Box -- - 5 5 r5 Pressure Public Water Main 10 10 10 10 6 6 Sloping ground, cuts, or other -- -- 15 15 embankments 7 7 Reservoirs, including ponds, 200 200 200 200 lakes, tanks, basins, etc. for storage, regulation and con- trol 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, seepage bed 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. r 12 TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS 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. 7. Distance is measured at spillway elevation. r1 TABLE 4-4. Vertical Distance Separation (in feet) Leach Field or Seepage Seepage bed Pit Ground water 5 10 edrock 4 4 1. Distance is 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 approved for a private sewage disposal system only if the site is one acre or larger in size. ' (ii) Private sewage disposal systems proposed to be in- stalled on slopes of 20% or more shall be designed by and have their installation inspected and certi- fied 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. (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 absorp- tion 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 re- main available for system expansion. If areas re- served for systemexpansionare not accessible for 13 rr r� err �r rir rr ■r r �r r r rr rr r TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS 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 exceeds 60 minutes per inch. Designs for alternate types of private sewage disposal systems shall be by registered engineers competent in sani- tary engineering and may be approved by the Administrative Authority when the design engineer submits adequate substan- tiation data with the design. (1) Determination of Size of Disposal Field: The size 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 Systems: The min- imum 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) using the col- umn entitled "Leach Field or Seepage Bed. " (3) Additional Standards: (i) When private sewage disposal systems are designed pursuant to Subsection (c) of the Section, the de- sign engineer shall provide the owner with infor- mation on the location, design, operation and maintenance of the private sewage disposal system. A covenant shall also be recorded prior to final approval of the system indicating the name . and location of the design engineer and indicating where the above information can be secured. (ii) Existing legal building sites which are served by I'! ' 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. r (iii) Expansion area shall be provided on all building sites, shall be identified on all plans submitted ' for private sewage disposal systems, and shall re- main available for system expansion. If areas reserved for system expansion are not accessible for future installation, then the expansion area shall be installed with the original system. (d) Replacement of Existing Private Sewage Disposal Systems. ' Where an existing private sewage disposal system has failed, the replacement system shall be designed in conformance with this Chapter and shall be designed by a registered engineer competent in sanitary engineering. In the event that the 1 14 TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS replacement system cannot be designed to conform 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 replaced by another system if sewers are available. (2) The Administrative Authority shall not approve a re- placement system which does not conform with prohibi- tions set forth in the "Water Quality Control Plan - Central Coast Basin" unless the Regional Water Quality Control Board or its designated representatives has previously approved the design. The Administrative Authority may authorize a temporary means of sewage disposal pending such approval. 1 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, 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are hereby adopted for regula- ting and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances. Each and all of the regula- tions, provisions, conditions and terms of such "Uniform Mechanical Code" , 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, on file in the Planning Department, ' 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, " 1982 Edition, are hereby deleted: (a) Chapter l (Title, Scope and General) , including Sections 101-107 (b) Chapter 2 (Organization and Enforcement) , including Sections 201-204 15 rTITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS r (c) Chapter 3 (Permits and Inspections) , including Sections 301- 306 and Table No. 3-A ' 8-5.103. Installation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas-burning Appli- ances. The following shall be added to the last paragraph of Sec- tion 504 (Installation): r . . . . "When appliances so' fueled are located in underfloor or attic areas, provision shall be made to drain the appliance to the out- side of the building. r TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS rChapter 6. Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code 8-6.101. Adoption of Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Certain documents marked and designated as the "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code", 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating the erection, installation, alteration, addition, re- pair, relocation, replacement, maintenance or use of any swimming r pool, spa or hot tub plumbing system. Each and all of the regula- tions, provisions, conditions, and terms of such "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code", 1982 Edition, published by the Interna- tional Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, on file in the Planning Department, 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 Swim- ming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 1982 Edition, are hereby deleted: (a) Part 1 (Administration) including Section 1.0-1.9 and 1.11-1.18 r 8-6.103. Swimming Pool Defined. The definition of a swimming r pool in Section 102 of the "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code," 1982 Edition, shall be revised to read as follows: "Swimming Pool - Any constructed or prefabricated pool used for swimming or bathing." r 1 16 TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS 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, " 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Buildng Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating the design, quality of materials, construction, loca- tion, electrification, and maintenance of all signs and sign struc- tures. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such "Uniform Sign Code", 1982 Edition, published by the In- ternational Conference of Building Officials, on file in the Planning Department, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. l 8-7.102. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Sign Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Sign Code", 1982 Edition, are here- by 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) TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS Chapter 8. Fire Code 1 8-8.101. Adoption of Uniform Fire Code. Certain documents marked 1 and designated as the "Uniform Fire Code", including Appendix Chapter I-A (Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings) , Chapter I-B (Stairway Identification) , Chapter II-A (Suppression and control of Hazardous Fire Areas) , Chapter II-B (Protection of Flammable or Com- bustible Liquids in Tanks in Locations That May Be Flooded) , Chapter II-D (Rifle Ranges) , Chapter III-A `(Test Procedures for Fire Extin- guishing Systems) , Chapter III-B (Basement Pipe Inlets) , Chapter III-C (Fire Alarm Systems) , Chapter IV-A (Interior Floor Finish) , Chapter V-A (Nationally Recognized Standards of Good Practice), and Chapter VI-A (Emergency Relief Venting for Fire Exposure for Aboveground Tanks) , 1982 Edition, and the "Uniform Fire Code Standards" , 1982 Edition, are hereby adopted for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or ex- plosion. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and 17 TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS terms of such "Uniform Fire Code" , 1982 Edition, and the "Uniform Fire Code Standards", 1982 Edition, published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and the International Conference of Building Officials, on file in the Planning Department are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, except as otherwise pro- vided in this Chapter. ' 8-8.102. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Fire Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Fire Code" , 1982 Edition, are here- by deleted: (a) Section 2.302 (Board of Appeals) 8-8.103. Board of Appeals. In order to provide for interpreta- tion of the provisions of the Chapter and to hear approvals provided for hereunder, the Board of Appeals established pursuant to Section 8-1.103 shall govern. Procedures specified by Section 8-1.103 (c) shall be followed. 8-8.104. Alarm Signal Defined. The definition of an alarm signal inection of Appendix III-C, shall be revised as follows: " (c) Alarm Signal. Audible devices may be bells, horns, chimes speakers or similar devices but no audible alarm shall con- flict with the response of emergency vehicles or civil de- fense systems. Under no circumstances shall sirens of wail, yelp or hi-lo soundings be used. All devices shall be ap- proved by the Police and Fire Chiefs. " 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", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating the use and occupancy, location and maintenance of residential buildings and structures. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such "Uniform Housing Code", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building officials, on file in the Planning Department, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chap- ter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. 18 0 TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS 8-9.102. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Housing Code. ' The following portions of the "Uniform Housing Code" , 1982 Edition, are hereby deleted: (a) Section 203 (Housing Advisory and Appeals Board) 8-9.103. References to Building Code. References made in Chap- ters 1, 2 and 3 of the "Uniform Housing Code", 1982 Edition, to vari- ous administrative sections and chapters of the Buildng Code shall mean the corresponding sections and chapters of Chapter 1 of this t Title. 8-9.104. Appeals Board. In order to provide for interpretation of the pro iv sions of this Chapter and to hear appeals provided for hereunder, the Board of Appeals established pursuant to Section 1 8-1.103 shall govern. References to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board in the Uniform Housing Code shall mean the Board of Appeals es- tablished pursuant to Section 8-1.103. Procedures specified by. Sec- tion 8-1.103 (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" , 1982 Edition, are modified as specified: 1 (a) Section, 1101 (b) (5) is amended to change the appeal time from "30 days" to "14 days. " (b) 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. " TITLE 8 - BUILDING 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 Abatementof Dangerous Buildings" , 1982 Edition, pub- lished 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 regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Build- ings", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of 19 TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS Building Officials, on file in the Planning Department, are hereby ' referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter. 8-10.102. 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" , 1982 Edition, are hereby deleted: (a) Section 205 (Appeals Board) 8-10.103. References to Building Code. References made in Chap- ters 1 and 2 of the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings" , 1982 Edition, to various administrative sections and chap- ters of the Building Code shall mean the corresponding sections and chapters of Chapter 1 of this Title. 8-10.104. 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 Section 8-1. 103 shall govern. Procedures specified by Section 8-1.103 (c) shall be followed except where additional procedures are required by this Chapter. 8-10.105. Time Limit for Appeals. The following portions of the "Un1 orm Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings" , 1982 Edition, are modified as specified: (a) Section 401 (b) (5) is amended to change the appeal time from "30 days" to "14 days. " t (b) The last paragraph of Section 501 (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. " 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 Ordinance No. 10 of the City of Atascadero. 20 �. TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS 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. The foregoing ordinance was introduced on September 26 , 1983 and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council on November 14 , 1983• AYES: Councilmen Molina, Nelson, Stover, Wilkins and Mayor Mackey NOES: None ABSENT: None MARJORXE R. MACKEY, Mayor AT ST: PAS-'SY E TER '' o t;y Cit Clerk City APPJIQVED AS TO F 1 ALLEN GRIMES, City Attorney ' A ED AS� 07__ R Y L W ARDEN, City Manager 21 ' CERTIFICATION t I, PATSY A. HESTER, Deputy City Clerk of the ' City of Atascadero, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No 70 ' adopted by the Atascadero City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on November 14 , 1983 Dated: November 15, 1983 Q , jj 1 PATSY 4j HESTER, Deputy City Clerk City of Atascadero, California