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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF CITY OF
ATASCADERO BUILDING REGULATIONS
On February 23, 1988, the City Council of Atascadero adopted a compre-
hensive update to Title 8 Building Regulations. The new Ordinance
complies with State Building Standards Law, Health and Safety Code
Section 18942 and incorporates the following model codes:
The Uniform Administrative Code, 1985; the Uniform Building Code,
1985; the National Electrical Code, 1987 ; the Uniform Plumbing
Code, 1985; the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1985; the Uniform Swim-
ming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 1985 ; the Uniform Sign Code,
1985; the Uniform Fire Code, 1985; the Uniform Housing Code, 1985;
and the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1985.
Modifications to Title 8 also included requirement for automatic fire
extinguishing systems in buildings of over 10 , 000 square feet, to-
gether with other refinements appropriate for the City of Atascadero' s
conditions.
The document is available for purchase in the Community Development
Department (for $2.50) with a certified copy being available for re-
view in the office of the City Clerk. The effective date of the ordi-
nance is Friday, March 25, 1988 at 5:00 p.m.
The foregoing ordinance was adopted on a 5 to 0 vote of the City Coun-
cil.
Henry Engen
Community Development Director
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ORDINANCE NO. 166
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO AMENDING TITLE 8
(BUILDING REGULATIONS) TO THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE
AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE,
1985 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF
BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING
APPENDIX CHAPTERS 7, 32, 35, 38, 57 AND 70 , 1985 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, 1985 EDITION, AND THE IAPMO
INSTALLATION STANDARDS, 1985 EDITION, ALL PUBLISHED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS
AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES, 1985 EDI-
TION, 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, 1985 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; , THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE,
1985 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF
BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM 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, 1985 EDITION, AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS,
1985 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIA-
TION AND THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS;
THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1985 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE IN-
TERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM
CODE
EEDDFOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1985 EDITION, PUB-
ALLHAS AUNDTF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS,
Section 1. This amendment has been evaluated in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act and this City' s environmental
impact procedures guidelines and a negative declaration has been
granted by the City.
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.
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.
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Penalties for violation of this Title shall be as set forth in
Chapter 3 of Title 1 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 COUNCILMAN HANDSITY and seconded by COUNCILWOMAN
MACKEY F the foregoing ordinance is hereby adopted in its
entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS BORGESON, BOURBEAU, HANDSITY, MACKEY AND MAYOR NORRIS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DATE ADOPTED: 2/23/88
BARBARA ORES, Mayor
City of Atascadero, California
ATTEST:
BOYD C. SHARITZ, Cit
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
MICHAEL
'rET-VrN,7Z.ity Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PREPARED BY:
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TITLE 8 - BUILDING REGULATIONS INDEX
CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 1-4
8-1.101 Adoption of Uniform Administrative Code. . . . . . . . . . 1
8-1.1G2 Modification of Certain Parts of the Uniform
Administrative Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
8-1.103 Addition to Section (104 (f) Uniform
Administrative Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
8-1.104 Establishment of Board of Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
8-1.105 Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
8-1.106 Exempted Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
8-1.107 Permits Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
8-1.108 Expiration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CHAPTER 2. BUILDING CODE 5-6
8-2.101 Adoption of Uniform Building Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8-2.102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform
Building Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8-2.103 Grading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8-2.104 Parapets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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CHAPTER 3. ELECTRICAL CODE 7
8-3.101 Adoption of National Electrical Code. . .. . . . . . . . . . 7
8-3.102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the
National Electrical Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8-3.103 Addition of Certain Parts 'ofthe
National Electrical Code. . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CHAPTER 4. PLUMBING CODE 8-16
8-4.101 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8-4.102 Deletion of Certain parts of the Uniform
Plumbing Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
-8-4.103 Use of Plastic Pipe in Water Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8-4.104 Building Sewers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8-4.105 Private Sewage Disposal Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16
CHAPTER 5. MECHANICAL CODE 17
8-5.101 Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code. . . . . . .`. . . . . . .17
8-5.102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform
Mechanical Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
8-.5.103 Installation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas-burning
Appliances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
CHAPTER 6. SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE 18
8-6.101 Adoption of Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and
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Hot Tub Code. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
8-6.102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Swimming
Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
8-6.103 Swimming Pool Defined. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
CHAPTER 7. SIGN CODE 19
8-7.101 Adoption of Uniform Sign Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
8-7.102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Sign
Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
CHAPTER 8. FIRE CODE 20-21
8-8.101 Adoption of Uniform Fire Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8-8.102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Fire
Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8-8.103 Board of Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8-8.104 Alarm Signal Defined. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8-8.105 Establishment of limits of districts in which
storage of explosives and blasting agents is
prohibited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8-8.106 Establishment of limits of districts in which
storage of explosives and blasting agents is
prohibited. . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
8-8.107 Establishment of limits in which storage of
liquified petroleum gases is restricted. . . . . . . . .21
8-8.108 Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8-8.109 Fire Retardant Roofing Materials Required. . . . . . . .21
CHAPTER 9. HOUSING CODE 22
8-9 .101 Adoption of Uniform Housing Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8-9.102 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform
Housing Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
8-9.103 References to Building Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8-9 .104 Appeals Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
8-9.105 Time Limits for Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
CHAPTER 10. DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE 23-24
8-10.101 Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
8-10.102 As an Alternative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8-10 .103 Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Code
for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. . . . . . . . 23
8-10.104 References to Building Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
8-10.105 Appeals Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8-10.106 Time Limit For -Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
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Chapter 1. Administrative Code
8-1.101. Adoption of Uniform Administrative Code. Certain docu-
ments marked and designated as the "Uniform Administrative Code" ,
1985 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, are hereby adopted for establishing administrative, organi-
zational 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" ,
1985 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 Adminis-
trative Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Administrative
Code", 1985 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.
j 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)
(j) Table No. 3-E (Grading Permit Fees)
I (k) Table No. 3-F (Grading Plan Review Fees)
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8-1.103. The following shall be added to Section (104 (f) Uniform
Administrative Code:
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1. When proposed use is other than originally designed and/or inten-
ded as determined by the Building Official, railroad cars, ca-
booses, 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 assem-
blies, etc. , do not qualify as conventional construction; there-
fore, 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 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 (l) 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 ap-
pointed 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
81000, et seq. The Building Official shall serve as Secre-
tary 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 Building Division 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 deci-
sion affecting the aggrieved person. Grounds for the appeal
shall be set forth in writing.
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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.
The decision of the Board on the appeal shall not become fi-
nal 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.
8-1.105. 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 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 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.
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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 permit unless a struc-
tural 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 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
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. "
8-1.107. 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,
improve, remove, convert or demolish any building or structure,
including a swimming pool, spa or hot tub, or make any installa-
tion, alteration, repair , replacement, or remodel any building,
service equipment, including swimming pool, spa and hot tub equip-
ment, 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, struc-
ture 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 permit 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 permit 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 ad-
ministrative authority within the 180 day period constitutes a
condition of suspension or abandonment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 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) , 1985 Edition, and as the "Uniform Building
Code Standards" , 1985 Edition, published by the International Confer-
ence of Building Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating the
erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, re-
moval, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area
and maintenance of all buildings or structures. Each and all of the
regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such "Uniform Build-
ing Code" , 1985 Edition, and the "Uniform Building Code Stan-
dards", 1985 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 Chap-
ter , 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, " 1985 Edition
are hereby deleted:
(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. Grading. Fills. Section 7010 (a) is hereby amended
read as follows:
"General. Unless otherwise recommended in an approved soils
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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
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(3) The location and extent of the fill is clearly delin-
eated 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 construction, 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 construc-
tion for a width of five feet from the wall.
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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 one-hour fire-resis-
tive construction.
C. openings 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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Chapter 3. Electrical Code
8-3.101. Adoption of National Electrical Code. Certain documents
marked and designated as the "National Electrical Code" , 1987 Edition,
published by the National Fire Protection Association, are hereby
adopted for safeguarding persons and property from hazards aris-
ing 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 Associa-
tion, on file in the Building Division, are hereby referred to and
made a part hereof. as if 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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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, 1985 Edition, published by the International Association
of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and as "IAPMO Installation
Standards", 1985 Edition, published by the International Association
of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are hereby adopted for regula-
ting 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", 1985 Edition, and "IAPMO Installa-
tion Standards" , 1985 Edition, published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and the Interna-
tional Association of Building Officials, on file in the Building Di-
vision, 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, " 1985 Edition,
are hereby deleted:
(a) Part l (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
Eo-building sewers and related drainagepiping. An reference to
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different standards in Table 4-3 or Chapter 11 of the Uniform Plumbing
Code is hereby deleted.
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(a) All building sewers shall be constructed with pipe of inter-
nal 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) 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-
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(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
the test procedure to suit local conditions.
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(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
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,
sSall be made in order to determine the presence of
bedrock and/or ground water.
(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 feet) trench adjust-
ment factor)
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
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 adjust-
ment 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 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.
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TABLE 4-3. Horizontal Distance Separation (in feet)
Building Septic Leach Field Seepage
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
(2)
Property Line Clear 5 5 10
(3)
Water Supply Well 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
(5)
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, 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.
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(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 reduced where it is demonstrated that favorable
jgeologic 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
Ground water 5 10
Bedrock 10 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, unless approved by both the administrative
authority and the Regional Water Quality Control
Board.
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(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
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for private sewage disposal systems, .and shall re-
main available for system expansion. If areas re-
served 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 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.
(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 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, inspected and certified
to work by a registered engineer competent in sanitary engi-
neering. In the event that the replacement system cannot be
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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.
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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, 1985 Edition, published by the International Associa-
tion of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are hereby adopted for reg-
ulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, qual-
ity of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of heat-
ing, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and
other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances. Each and all of the
regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such "Uniform Mechan-
ical Code" , 1985 Edition, published by the International Associa-
tion of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the International Con-
ference 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, " 1985 Edi-
tion, are hereby deleted:
(a) Chapter 1 (Title, Scope and General) , including Sections
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, Ventilating 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 Appli-
ances. The following shall be added to the last paragraph of Sec-
tion 504 (Installation) :
"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. " LPG lines are prohibited under concrete
slabs.
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Chapter 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" , 1985Edition, published by the Interna-
tional Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are hereby
adopted for regulating the erection, installation, alteration, addi-
tion, repair, relocation, replacement, maintenance or use of any swim-
ming pool, spa or hot tub plumbing system. Each and all of the regu-
lations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such "Uniform Swimming
Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code" , 1985 Edition, published by the In-
ternational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, on file
in the Building Division, are hereby referred to and made a part here-
of 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, " 1985 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, " 1985 Edition, shall be revised to read as follows:
"Swimming Pool - Any constructed or prefabricated pool used for
swimming or bathing. "
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Chapter 7. SignCode
8-7.101. Adoption of Uniform Sign Code. Certain documents marked
and designated as the "Uniform Sign Code, 1985 Edition, published
by the International Conference of Buildng Officials, are hereby
adopted for regulating the design, quality of materials, construc-
tion, location, electrification, and maintenance of all signs and sign
structures. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions
and terms of such "Uniform Sign Code" , 1985 Edition, published by the
International Conference of Building Officials, on file in the Build-
ing 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" , 1985 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)
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Chapter 8. Fire Code
8-8.101. Adoption of Uniform Fire Code. Certain documents marked
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" , 1985
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
terms of such "Uniform Fire Code" , 1985 Edition, and the "Uniform
Fire Code Standards" , 1985 Edition, published by the Western Fire
Chiefs Association and the Internat-tonal Conference of Building Of-
ficials, 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" , 1985 Edition, are here-
by deleted:
(a) Section 2.302 (Board of Appeals)
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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
in Section 4 of Appendix III-C, shall be revised as follows:
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" (c) Alarm Signal is an audible or visual signal, or both, in-
dicating the existing of an emergency fire condition. Aud-
ible devices may be bells, horns, chimes, speakers or simi
lar 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. "
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8-8.105. Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of
flammable or Combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is
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prohibited. The limits referred to in Section 79. 501 of the Uniform
Fire Code in which the storage of flammable or combustible 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 De-
partment.
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 Atascadero.
8-8.107. Establishment of limits in which storage of liquified
petroleum gases is restricted. The limits referred to in Section
82.105 (a) of the Uniform Fire Code, in which storage of liquified pe-
troleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as the City Limits
of the City of Atascadero.
8-8.108. Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems. Section 10.308 (a)
shall be revised to read as follows:
Section 10. 308 (a) where required. An automatic fire extinguishing
system shall be installed:
1. In all new buildings or structures having a total floor
area of 10,000 square feet of gross area or more.
2. In all existing buildings or structures with a total floor
area exceeding 10,000 square feet which undergo addition in
excess of 25% of the original floor area.
3. In the occupancies and locations as set forth in this Sec-
tion.
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 cal-
cium carbide Sections 10.301 and 45.209 and Articles 48, 49, and 80.
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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
E with less than a Class C rating is hereby deleted.
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8-9.101. Adoption of Uniform Housing Code. Certain documents
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marked and designated as the "Uniform Housing Code" ,1985 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" , 1985 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 .
8-9.102. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Housing Code.
The following portions of the "Uniform Housing Code" , 1985 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" , 1985 Edition, to var-
ions administrative sections and chapters of the Building Code
shall mean the corresponding sections and chapters of Chapter 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 Section
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" , 1985 Edition, are modified as specified:
(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. "
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810.101. 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" , 1985 Edition, pub-
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 regulations, provisions, conditions
and terms of such "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Build-
ings" , 1985 Edition, published by the International Conference of
Building Officials, on file in the Building Division, are hereby re-
ferred 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 in 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, restrain,
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" , 1985 Edi-
tion, are hereby deleted:
(a) Section 205 (Appeals Board)
8-10.104. References to Building Code. References made in Chap-
ters 1 and 2 of the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings" , 1985 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.
8-10.105. 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.
103 shall govern. Procedures specified by Section 8-1.103 (c) shall be
followed except where additional procedures are required by this
Chapter .
8-10.106. Time Limit for Appeals. The following portions of the
"Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings" , 1985 Edition,
are modified as specified:
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(a) Section 401 (b) (5) is amended to change the appeal time from
"30 days" to "14 days. "
(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. "
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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 pre-
pared standardized fee schedules which are in" widespread use, based on
their experience with permit, plan review and inspection activities;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has prepared estimates based on its
experience for building and construction regulation activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing to consider_ this mat-
ter 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
As determined by building official Valuation X .0`12
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
1,000 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 (per
official may waive city structural plan check Table 1) X .08
where plans are certified by a registered
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 $200.00
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 Job 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. 5-8
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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 fee
without permit) 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 Build-
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
and Mayor Nelson.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: February 12, 1985
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ROLFE NET qN, Mayor
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SRT M. J S, C . Clerk
APPROVE AS T FORM: r
ALLEN GRIMES, City Attorney
APPRO AS TO C NT:
RALPH H. DOWELL, JR. , Acting City Manager
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