HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 180-1996 RESOLUTION NO. 180-96
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION FINDING A_ND DETERMINING THE NEED FOR CHANGES OR
MODIFICATIONS TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AiVD UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE STANDARDS. 1994 EDITION
WHEREAS, Section 17958 of the Health & Safety Code requires the adoption by the
City of South San Francisco of regulations imposing the requirements of certain uniform
industry codes as specified in Health & Safety Code §17922; and
WHEREAS, Health & Safety Code §17958.5 permits a city to make such changes or
modifications to the uniform codes as deemed reasonable because of local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Government Code §50022.4 provides that when a code is adopted by
reference, penalty clauses are not deemed adopted by reference but may be enacted only
if set forth in full in the adopting ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that pursuant to the requirements of Health & Safety Code §17958.7 and
Government Code §50022.4, the City Council finds and determines there is a need to
adopt the following changes or modifications to the Uniform Building Code 1994 Edition,
(Municipal Code Chapter 15.08), by reason of local conditions:
1. Administrative Changes.
Section 103.1, Violations, is restated and Section 103.2, Penalties, is
added in light of Government Code ~50022.4 to conform with other Municipal
Code provisions with regard to penalties by specifying that violations are
infractions rather than misdemeanors; to streamline enforcement procedures
by facilitating non-judicial enforcement, and to increase compliance
levels and encourage voluntary compliance.
Section 109.7, Certificate of Occupancy, is modified to reflect the City's
organizational and personnel structure and, specifically, the Fire
Marshal's role as Chief Building Official. Similarly, Appendix Section
3320, Liability, is modified to restrict the City's exposure to potential
liability in connection with this Code's application, as authorized by
provisions of the California Health and Safety Code.
Appendix Tables i-A, A33-A, and A33-B are deleted and replaced by
provisions allowing greater conformity with other locally imposed fees.
Appendix Section 3311, Bonds and Insurance, is amended in accordance with
local security requirements and practices related to high local
construction costs and property values.
These changes are administrative rather than technical in nature.
2. Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Changes.
Modifications are made to section 1924.1, Minimum Slab Thickness, in
an attempt to better prevent leakage and dampness due to the City's
frequently wet climate and soil conditions, and to prevent possible
foundation damage in earthquakes, due to the City's proximity to the
San Andreas Fault. The most significant change is that requiring a
waterproof membrane under the slab floor. Similarly, Section
1402.5, Weather-Resistive Barriers, is amended due to local weather
conditions, particularly rain, salt air, wind and dampness.
Grading and drainage requirements have been expanded. Section
1804.7.1, Foundation Investigation, is amended due to wet conditions
caused by the City's wet and rainy climate. Section 1806.5.1,
Footings, is amended to require steel reinforcement of footings due
to earthquake risks caused by the City's proximity to the San
Andreas Fault. Section 3305, Excavation and Grading, is amended to
impose specific requirements as to hours of grading operations,
transportation routes, and rainy season restrictions, due to
potential drainage problems associated with the City's rainy climate
and hilly topography. Appendix Section 3307, Hazards, and Section
3309.3, Grading Permit Requirements, are modified to expand on
requirements found in the Uniform Building Code in light of local
soil types such as clay strata, and local hilly terrain.
c. Matters Not Addressed in Uniform Building Code.
Since the Uniform Building Code does not address moving buildings,
a provision identified as Section 3404.1 has been added, since the
City's proximity to the San Andreas Fault and consequent earthquake
risk limit the length of time before a permanent foundation must be
installed in order to ensure public safety. Section 3319,
Restriction of Work During Rainy Season, has been added to address
local weather conditions, specifically the City's frequently rainy
climate.
3. Uniform Building Code Provisions Deleted.
The fee provisions in Appendix Tables A33-A and A33-B are more
appropriately covered in the City's master fee schedule and are
therefore deleted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a copy of
this resolution, together with the ordinance making the changes or modifications to the
Uniform Building Code and Uniform Building Code Standards, 1994 Editions, to be filed
with the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a special
meeting held on the 18th day of December , 1996 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Eugene R. Mullin, John R. Penna, Robert Yee
and Mayor Joseph A. Fernekes
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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