HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1330-2004ORDINANCE NO. 1330-2004
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 15.08 AND
ADDING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING AND
AMENDING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2001
EDITION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 15.08 "Uniform Building Code," Repealed.
Chapter 15.08 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code is hereby repealed. This repeal shall
not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or omitted in
violation of this chapter prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. Chapter 15.08 "California Building Code," Adopted.
Chapter 15.08 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code is hereby added to the South San
Francisco Municipal Code to read as follows:
"California Building Code
Sections:
Section 15.08.010
Section 15.08.020
Section 15.08.030
Section 15.08.040
Section 15.08.050
Section 15.08.060
Section 15.08.070
Section 15.08.080
Section 15.08.090
Section 15.08.100
Section 15.08.110
Section 15.08.120
Section 15.08.130
Section 15.08.140
Section 15.08.150
Section 15.08.160
Section 15.08.170
Section 15.08.180
California Building Code Vol. 1 and 2 and California Building
Standards, 2001 Edition, adopted by reference.
Amendments, General.
Violations.
Penalties.
Smoke Detectors and Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Weather Protection.
Foundations.
Concrete Slab Design.
Moved Buildings.
Spark Arresters.
Excavation and Grading.
Permits Required.
Hazards.
Grading Permit Requirements.
Grading Fees.
Performance Bonds, Nuisance and Hazardous Conditions.
Restriction of Work During Rainy Season.
Liability.
Section 15.08.190 California Building Code Appendices Adopted.
Section 15.08.010 California Building Code vol. 1 and 2 and California Building
Standards, 2001 Edition, adopted by reference.
The California Building Code Vol. 1 and 2 2001 Edition, including the Califomia Building
Standards, 2001 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and as
modified by the amendments, additions and deletions set forth hereinafter, is hereby adopted by
reference as the Building Code of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such.
Section 15.08.020 Amendments, General.
Set forth below are the amendments, additions and deletions to the 2001 California Building
Code, volume 1 & 2, 2001 Edition. Chapter, section and table numbers used herein are those of
the California Building Code and Uniform Building Code Standards.
Section 15.08.030 Violations.
Section 103 Violations.
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 or
structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code. Each day during any
portion of which any violation is committed or continued by any person, firm or corporation
shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as herein provided.
Section 15.08.040 Penalties.
Section 103.3 Penalties.
Any person, finn or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be punished as
provided for in Section 15.06.040 of this code.
Section 15.08.050 Smoke Detectors and Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Section 310.16.3 (a) On or after January 1, 1986, every single-family dwelling and factory-built
housing, as defined in section 19971 of the Health and Safety Code, which is sold shall have an
operable smoke detector. The detector shall be approved and listed by the state fire marshal and
installed in accordance with section 310.9.1.4. A battery-operated smoke detector shall be
deemed to satisfy the requirements of this section.
Section 904.2.1 Where Required.
Except for the occupancies listed in subsections 904.2.2 through 904.2.10.1, an automatic fire-
extinguishing system shall be installed in the occupancies and locations as set forth in this
section. For those occupancies set forth in subsections 904.2.2 through 904.2.10.1, see Section
1003.2 of the Fire Code for the applicable installation standards.
For special provisions on hazardous chemicals and magnesium, and calcium carbide, see the Fire
Code.
For provisions on special hazards and hazardous materials, see the Fire Code.
Section 15.08.060 Weather Protection.
Section 1402.6 Exterior Metal Hardware, Galvanizing Required.
Metal railings, cabinets, bolts, nails, hinges, locks and any similar parts exposed to weather on
residential buildings located west of Interstate Highway 280 shall be galvanized.
Galvanizing of products fabricated from rolled, pressed and forged steel shapes, plates, bars and
strip 1/8-inch thick or thicker, shall conform to the specifications of ASTM Designation: A123.
Except for pregalvanized standard pipe, galvanizing of material 1/8-inch thick or thicker shall be
performed after fabrication into the largest practical sections. Material thinner than 1/8-inch
shall either be galvanized before fabrication in conformance with the requirements of ASTM
Designation; A525, Coating Designation: G210 or after fabrication, in conformance with the
requirements of ASTM Designation: A123, whichever results in the greatest resistance to rust,
except that the weight, of zinc coating shall average not less than 1.2 ounces per square foot of
actual surface area with no individual specimen having a weight of less than 1.0 ounce.
Galvanized surfaces that are abraded or damaged at any time after the application of the zinc
coating shall be repaired by thoroughly wire brushing the damaged areas and removing all loose
and cracked coating, after which the cleaned areas shall be painted with 2 applications of Zinc-
Rich Primer without thinner.
Galvanizing is not required for stainless steel, non-ferrous metals and similar equally corrosion
resistant metals.
Section 15.08.070 Foundations.
Section 1804.7 Drainage.
Provisions shall be made for the control and drainage of surface water around buildings. The
exterior grade around every building shall be sloped away from the building by a minimum grade
of one-quarter inch per foot (1/4" per 1') for a distance of at least thirty inches (30"). Grading for
drainage shall be arranged so as to drain toward the public sidewalk or street gutter, and not onto
adjoining properties, except where alternate methods are approved by the Chief Building
Official.
Section 1804.7.1 Underfloor Drainage
The underfloor grade beneath the floor system of a building shall be graded to a low point so as
to provide positive drainage to the exterior in the event of water intrusion. If the exterior grade is
higher than the grade beneath the floor system, a positive drainage system or sump shall be
installed subject to approval of the Chief Building Official.
Section 15.08.080 Concrete Slab Design.
Section 1900.4.4 Minimum Slab Thickness.
The minimum thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the ground shall be not less
than three and one-half inches (3-1/2") and shall be reinforced as stipulated in (b) 4 of this
Section.
Section 1900.4.4.1 Slab on Grade in Habitable Areas.
Concrete slabs supported directly on the ground and used as a finished floor or as a base for other
floor finishes in habitable rooms shall meet the following requirements:
The minimum thickness of reinforced concrete shall be three and one-half inches
(3-1/2").
A waterproof membrane of polyethylene film of 10 mil minimum thickness or
alternate material, approved by the building official shall extend to the exterior
walls or beyond the limits of habitable rooms and be turned up to top of slab.
A granular material, such as sand, approved by the building official, a minimum
of 2" in depth shall be placed between the concrete and waterproof membrane to
retard capillary action.
Steel reinforcement equivalent to 6" x 6" x 10 ga. welded wire mesh over granular
material placed approximately mid-depth within the 3 ½" thick concrete. Blocks
or chairs shall be provided in order to maintain the reinforcement in the center of
the slab.
Section 15.08.090 Moved Buildings.
Section 3404.1 Moved Buildings and Temporary Buildings.
Buildings or structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of
this code for new buildings or structures. In addition to all other requirements of the building
code relative to the moving of buildings and structures, no permit for the moving of a building or
structure shall be granted until the applicant has filed with the Chief Building Official:
1. A performance bond in favor of the city, of not less than one thousand dollars
($1,000.00) nor more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), as the
Chief Building Official may determine, shall be conditioned to require the
applicant to strictly comply with all conditions and provisions of this chapter, and
of any provision of the municipal code relating to the moving of buildings or
structures, and of any order, role or regulation which may be hereafter passed or
adopted by the City CoUncil. The applicant also shall be required to pay any and
all damages to any fence, hedge, tree, pavement, sidewalk, street, curb, gas, sewer
or water pipe, electric wire or pole supporting the same, or to any public or private
property which may result from moving the building or structure; and
An undertaking to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the city and its elective
officers, agents and employees against all liabilities, claims, actions, judgments,
cost or any expense which may for any reason arise out of the issuance of said
permit or moving of such buildings or structures.
All removals made under any permit granted for such moving shall be done over and along only
the street or streets designated in such permit, and at the times therein specified, and shall be
done in a careful manner to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, Superintendent of
Public Works and the City Engineer.
No person owning or having charge of the removal of any building or structure being moved
over any street, shall permit such building or structure to be, or stand, on any street within the
limits of any one block for a period of more than twenty-four (24) hours.
No person owning or having charge of the removal of any building or structure being moved
over any street, shall allow or cause injury to any fence, hedge, tree, pavement, street, sidewalk,
curb, gas pipe, water pipe, sewer pipe, electric wire or pole supporting same, or any other public
or private property by reason of such removal.
Temporary structures such as reviewing stands and other miscellaneous structures, sheds,
construction trailers, canopies or fences used for the protection of the public and/or in
conjunction with construction work may be erected by special permit from the Fire
Marshal/Chief Building Official for a limited period of time. Such buildings or structures need
not comply with the type of construction or fire-resistive time periods required by this code.
Temporary buildings or structures shall be completely removed upon the expiration of the time
limit stated in the permit.
Section 15.08.100 Spark Arresters.
Appendix Section 1521 Spark Arresters Required
Chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that bums solid fuel shall be equipped with an
approved spark arrester. The net free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than 4 times the
net free area of the outlet of the chimney. The spark arrester screen shall be heat and corrosion
resistant equivalent to 19-gauge galvanized or 24-gauge stainless steel. Openings shall not permit
the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than ½ inch and shall not block the passage of
spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8 inch.
Section 15.08.110 Excavation and Grading.
Appendix Section 3305.1 Excavation and Grading - City Engineer.
For the purposes of grading and excavation permits and related requirements, all references in the
Uniform Building Code to Building Official shall be considered as references to the City
Engineer.
Section 15.08.120 Permits Required.
Appendix Section 3306.2 Exempted Work.
Grading for the purpose of agricultural irrigation or cultivation.
Section 15.08.130 Hazards.
Appendix Section 3307 Hazards.
The owner of any property on which an excavation or fill has been made, shall maintain in good
condition and repair all retaining walls, cribbing, drainage structures, planted slopes, natural
water courses and surface drainage. Whenever the city engineer determines that any existing
excavation or embankment or fill on private property has become a hazard to life and limb, or
endangers property or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of a public way or drainage
channel, the owner of the property upon which the excavation or fill is located, or other person or
agent in control of said property, upon receipt of notice in writing from the city engineer shall
within the period specified therein repair or eliminate such excavation or embankment so as to
eliminate the hazard to be in conformance with the requirements of this code.
Section 15.08.140 Grading Permit Requirements.
Appendix Section 3309 Grading Permit Requirements.
3309.5 Soils Engineering Report.
The soil engineering report shall include data regarding the nature, distribution and strength of
existing soils, conclusions and recommendations for grading procedures and design criteria for
corrective measures, including buttress fills, when necessary, and opinions and recommendations
covering adequacy of sites to be developed by the proposed grading, including the stabilities of
slopes.
The soil engineering report on engineering grading shall include results of at least one triaxial
compression test or a direct shear test, where applicable; sieve analysis of coarse and fine
aggregates; indicate the location of water tables, and the location of test bore holes and
compaction tests. Where public improvements involve streets, the soils report shall include
results of R value tests, taken for the native material over which the improvement is to be made.
R-values at both 300 psi exudation pressure and the expansive pressure shall be included.
A thorough analysis for slope stability for all slope areas shall be provided which contains
calculated slope stability factors of safety.
Where clay strata exist, the soil engineering report shall include the thickness of clay strata, its
depth below surface and its effect with regard to settlement of foundations or improvements and
shall be supported by consolidation test results.
The city engineer may require additional tests, as necessary, and the costs of these tests shall be
borne by the developer. The result of these tests will be included in the soil engineering report.
Recommendations included in the report and approved by the City Engineer shall be
incorporated in the grading plans or specifications.
3309.6 Engineering Geology Report.
The engineering geology report shall include an adequate description of the geology of the site,
and conclusions and recommendations regarding the effect of geologic conditions on the
proposed grading.
When springs and ground water are encountered upon excavation, the engineering geology report
shall describe, in detail, measures for the permanent drainage of water from the proposed
construction site.
Where borings show extensively thick soft strata or clay, a map showing the boundaries of such
strata and its thickness also shall be a part of engineering geology report.
Recommendations included in the report and approved by the City Engineer shall be
incorporated in the grading plans or specifications.
3309.10 Transportation Routes.
The city engineer shall designate the routes along which fill and grading material will be
transported.
3309.12 Further Subdivision Grading.
In subdivision work where grading is completed in accordance with the plans and specifications,
and further grading is proposed, a new grading permit may be required and all such grading shall
be in conformance with this chapter and other related provisions of the California Building Code.
3309.13 Hours.
No grading or any work in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, the import and
export of earth or other materials and the delivery, servicing or operation of grading equipment,
shall be conducted between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m: within or adjacent to residential
zones, or between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. within all other areas of the City, of any
day, nor on Saturday, Sunday or Municipal holidays at any time without prior written approval of
the Director of Public Works.
3309.14
Grading in Public Right-of-Way.
No person shall do any grading in the public right-of-way or in a public easement without first
obtaining an encroachment permit from the City Engineer as set forth in Chapter 13.04.
Section 15.08.150 Grading Fees.
Appendix Tables A33-A and A33-B from the California Building Code, 2001 Edition, are
deleted and are replaced with the following:
General.
Fees shall be as set forth in the master fee schedule, as amended from time to time by resolution
of the City Council.
Plan Review Fee.
For excavation and fill on the same site, the fee shall be based on the volume of the excavation or
fill, whichever is greater. Before accepting a set of plans and specifications for checking, the
City Engineer shall collect a plan-checking fee. Separate permits and fees shall apply to
retaining walls or major drainage structures as indicated elsewhere in this code. There shall be
no separate charge for standard terrace drains and similar facilities.
Gradin~ Permit Fees.
Grading permit fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of the permit. Separate permits and fees
shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required elsewhere in this code.
There shall be no separate charge for standard terrace repairs and similar facilities.
Section 15.08.160 Performance Bonds, Nuisance and Hazardous Conditions.
Appendix Section 3311 Bonds and Insurance.
(a)
The applicant shall conduct the grading work in such a manner as not to create a
present public nuisance or immediate public hazard and shall file a performance
bond with the city engineer in a sum not less than $50,000 to assure remedial
work required to abate any present public nuisance or immediate public hazard so
created, if such a bond is required by the City Engineer. The City Engineer may
reasonably reduce the amount of the performance bond based on the discretionary
determination as to the scope of any anticipated remedial work, but in no case to a
sum of less than $10,000.
(b)
In lieu of a bond the applicant may deposit cash or other acceptable instrument of
credit as security with the city engineer in an amount equal to that which would be
required in the bond.
(c)
The City Engineer may, before issuing the permit, require that the applicant for a
permit file a certificate showing that he is insured against claims for damages for
personal injury as well as claims for property damage, including damage to the
city for deposit or washing of material into city streets or other public
improvements, which may arise from or out of the performance of the work,
whether such performance be by himself, his subcontractor or any person directly
or indirectly employed by him and the amount of such insurance shall be at least
$1,000,000.00 public liability and an additional $500,000.00 property damage.
Any such insurance shall include protection against liability arising from
completed operations provided the cause of action therefore existed at the time of
project completion. Any such insurance shall be subject to the approval of the
City Attorney as to form, amount and carder and shall insure the city, its elected
and appointed officers, agents and employees against any loss or liability which
may arise from any occurrence during the performance of or which may result
from any work required to be done.
Section 15.08.170 Restriction of Work During Rainy Season.
Appendix Section 3319 Restriction of Work During Rainy Season.
The period between November 1 and May 1 is hereby determined to be the period in which
heavy rainfall normally occurs in the city.
During this period no grading work in excess of 200 cubic yards will be authorized on any single
grading site under permit where the City Engineer determines that such work will adversely
impact the public health, safety or welfare. Previously authorized grading work, which extends
into the rainy season, shall be protected by incorporating temporary erosion control devices.
Plans of erosion control devices shall be submitted to the City Engineer no later than September
1, and design approval obtained not later than October 1, prior to the rainy season. The design of
desilting basins which discharge into city streets or natural water courses shall be under the
control of the City Engineer. Temporary erosion controls and devices including desilting basins
shall be installed no later than November 1.
The City Engineer, in the performance of his duties, may add:
1. Regulations as to the use of public streets and places in the course of the work.
2. Requirements for safe and adequate drainage of the site.
A requirement that approval of the city engineer be secured before any work,
which has been commenced, may be discontinued.
A requirement that men and equipment be provided at the site during storms to
prevent incomplete work from endangering life or property.
Requirements for fencing of excavation or fills which would be hazardous without
such fencing.
Section 15.08.180 Liability.
Appendix Section 3320 Liability.
The City of South San Francisco relies upon Section 17956 of the Health and Safety Code in
enacting Appendix Chapter 33, as amended herein of the California Building Code, 2001 edition,
which provides that the city shall not be liable for any injury which arises out of any act or
omission of the city or other enforcement agency or a public employee or any other person under
Sections 17953, 17954 or 17955 of the Health and Safety Code.
Section 15.08.190 California Building Code Appendices Adopted.
The following Appendix chapters are hereby adopted:
Chapter 3, Division II
Chapter 12, Division II
Chapter 15
Chapter 29
Chapter 31, Division III
Chapter 33
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.
In the event any section or portion of this ordinance shall be determined invalid or
unconstitutional, such section or portion shall be deemed severable and all other sections or
portions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. PUBLICATION & EFFECTIVE DATE
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933, a summary of this Ordinance
shall be prepared by the City Attorney. At least five (5) days prior to the Council meeting at
which this Ordinance is scheduled to be adopted, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the summary,
and (2) post in the City Clerk's office a certified copy of this Ordinance. Within fifteen (15) days
after the adoption of this ordinance, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the summary, and (2) post in
the City Clerk's office a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance along with the names of
those City Council members voting for and against this Ordinance or otherwise voting.
This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days fi.om and after its adoption.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco,
held the 11th day of February 2004.
Adopted as an Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting of the
City Council held the 25th day of February 2004, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Joseph A. Femekes, Richard A. Garbarino, and Pedro Gonzalez,
Vice Mayor Raymond L. Green and Mayor Karyl Matsumoto
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
i C~fy Clerk
As Mayor of the City of South San Francisco, I do he b apProv the for oing
Ordinance this 25th day °f February 2004' ~;ai! ~~{j